Was Di Tian a little jealous of how handsome Subei was?
His thick eyebrows knitted together as he realized the other fierce beasts had all departed, and he snapped angrily:
"Thousands of years of camaraderie wasted! Your retreat means the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest are still being slaughtered by humans! Come and face me!"
"Well, the king remains here."
Brigitte cast a faint glance at Di Tian, feeling that such words shouldn't be said in front of Subei.
Subei scratched his head and smiled: "What he said is true."
"What??"
Both Brigitte and Di Tian stared at Subei in surprise.
Only then did Northern Jiangsu realize: Huh? Being human, he should side with humanity and think like one!
Subconsciously, Subei had viewed the conflict between humans and soul beasts from an outsider's perspective and didn't react before.
"I'm saying soul beasts are powerful, very powerful!"
Subei gave Di Tian a thumbs up: "Di Tian, you're great! You've got a bright future with Nana, keep it up!"
Di Tian stood dumbfounded, then immediately realized he'd spoken off-key.
He stared at Subei and said, "It's said humans can awaken their martial spirits at six years old. I think I sensed the aura of the dragon clan in you, king. Can you show me your kingly spirit?"
"It's possible. But if I show it to you, you have to promise me something."
Subei thought for a moment and agreed.
Di Tian readily agreed: "As long as no harm comes to the Lord, it's fine."
"Good!"
Subei's feet tightened, and behind him appeared a pure white halo with intricate reliefs, forming a mighty dragon.
Di Tian gazed deeply at the dragon pattern in awe.
He was the number one dragon under the gods today—was there really a dragon that could still instill fear in him?
"As expected, this is an extraordinary martial spirit. No wonder the Lord favors you. But it's not enough to win my recognition yet!"
Di Tian clicked his tongue.
Though ordered to protect Subei and not hurt him, it didn't mean he fully trusted the boy.
Frankly, how could such a kid be qualified?
Subei was left speechless.
"Oh, I care too. But you're not a goddess."
"It's time for you to fulfill your promise," Subei said.
"Say your wish—I will definitely satisfy it. I'm the strongest in this Star Dou Great Forest besides the Lord." Di Tian raised his head proudly.
"I want you to summon the Sky Blue Bull Python and the Titan Great Ape."
Subei said casually.
In truth, he had been searching for the two when the ten-thousand beasts gathered.
But the soul beasts were many, and the terrain rugged, making finding them difficult.
So Subei could only ask Di Tian to summon the Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Great Ape.
What he sought wasn't only the two beasts—but one of Douluo's goddesses: Xiao Wu!
As a popular modern anime heroine, Douluo Dalu was undoubtedly familiar to Northern Jiangsu.
Determining the timeline would be easier starting with Xiao Wu, because the heroine's transformation age was well known.
Secondly, Xiao Wu was a soul beast, and Subei—Gu Yuena's titular little husband—had a connection with her!
With Gu Yuena asleep and out of reach for now, he definitely needed an ally.
If Xiao Wu was still in the Star Dou Great Forest, then... Tang San, sorry, your wife—I'm going to cut her hair.
"Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Great Ape?"
Di Tian hesitated, unable to recall the two immediately, but Brigitte reminded him:
"The Sky Blue Bull Python guards Star Lake, protecting spirit beasts and humans from foreign intrusions—thus standing at the Terrible Land's threshold.
"The Titan Great Ape maintains forest order.
"Neither may leave without permission."
Di Tian suddenly realized: "It is they!"
The Sky Blue Bull Python guarded Star Lake, controlling entry into the Terrible Land.
The Titan Great Ape preserved forest order.
How did the king know of the two?
Di Tian was puzzled, humming thoughtfully.
"What exactly are you looking for?"
Subei replied indifferently, "You won't be able to control them."
Di Tian's expression darkened at the boy's helplessness.
"Fine, I'll summon them for you!"
Though Di Tian didn't fully believe it—his eight calamities and 800,000-year cultivation made him incomparable to a few hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts.
"Good!"
Di Tian summoned a turtle from the bottom of the lake and headed toward Star Lake's edge in search of the Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Great Ape.
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An hour later,
More than a hundred meters long, resembling a giant dragon, the Sky Blue Bull Python swam swiftly through Star Lake...