The person who fought Ditian was the one Tang Yin found intriguing.
Based on his knowledge of the original story,
Di Tian, ten thousand years later, was recognized as the strongest on the Douluo Continent—the spokesperson of the Beast God, leader of the Ten Great Fierce Beasts, ruler of the Star Dou Forest. Blessed by the Dragon God with the Dragon God Claw, he wielded ultimate darkness attributes.
His cultivation was equivalent to the peak of a Limit Douluo, half-step into the demigod realm. When using the Dragon God Claw, his power reached demigod level.
Of course, at this point in time, Ditian was equally formidable. Among the known powerhouses, only Spirit Hall's Qian Daoliu and Sea God Island's Bo Saixi—both Limit Douluos—could rival him.
Tang Chen had once been a Limit Douluo who could match Ditian, but after failing his god trial and being possessed by the Scarlet Blood Nine-Headed Bat King, he lost his sanity. His strength was now inaccessible, and he would never leave his confinement.
Another who might rival Di Tian was Spirit Hall's current Pope, Bibi Dong.
Tang Yin speculated: Qian Daoliu, as Spirit Hall's Grand Worship, guarded the hall and wouldn't leave. Bo Saixi, High Priest of Sea God Island, couldn't depart either.
Thus, the only possible combatant against Ditian in the Star Dou Forest was Bibi Dong.
Tang Yin recalled that in the original story, Bibi Dong constantly sought 100,000-year spirit beasts. This aligned perfectly with her presence here.
"The one fighting Di Tian earlier was most likely Spirit Hall's Pope, Bibi Dong!"
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Tang Yin nodded, briefly explaining his reasoning. The trio was shocked by his depth of knowledge.
"Through the Blue Silver Grass, I sensed the spirit beast rampage has calmed—meaning their battle ended."
"We should find suitable spirit rings soon and leave."
Ah Yin, Liu Erlong, and Zhu Zhuqing agreed unanimously. The rampage had exposed their inadequacy. True strength would've allowed them to face the beasts head-on.
After discussing, the three rested inside their tent to cultivate, while Tang Yin kept watch and meditated.
Suddenly, Tang Yin caught a thick scent of blood. His eyes snapped open.
He rushed to the creek. Moonlight revealed blood-tinted water carrying a metallic tang.
After alerting the others, he declared:
"Stay here. I'll investigate."
"Let me go," Ah Yin protested, worried.
"My abilities ensure escape if needed. I need you three safe."
Reluctantly, they agreed.
Upstream, the bloodied trail intensified. Corpses of Hehuan Apes littered the banks—throats slit with lethal precision.
Hehuan Apes hunted by releasing aphrodisiac pheromones to incapacitate female humans, then assaulting them en masse until victims fell unconscious. The killer clearly knew their tactics.
At the center of the carnage, Tang Yin froze.
A woman in a soaked, gilded papal robe floated in the water. Eyes closed, face pale—severely injured.
He waded in and lifted her. Her drenched robe clung to her skin, and Tang Yin's hands gripped her calves and nape—her jade-like skin unnervingly smooth.
Onshore, he laid her down and studied her.
Beauty etched itself into his mind: brows like painted strokes, skin of ice-jade. Yet her aura radiated regal authority, undimmed even in vulnerability.
His gaze trailed downward. A frown tightened his lips.
Below her neck, five savage claw wounds tore through her chest. Blood saturated the robes crimson. Even unconscious, her brows furrowed in pain—a stark, fragile contrast to her dignity.
"The papal robes, the gemmed scepter... No one else but Bibi Dong."
"To think I'd 'pick up' the Pope herself."
He glanced at the dead apes, then her, deep in thought.
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