Chapter 71: The Top Powerhouses of the Spirit Hall Appear Together

Ditian stopped in his tracks, his gaze cold and stern as he looked toward the direction of the Spirit Hall: "The people of the Spirit Hall will soon discover our presence."

Xiongjun let out a low growl, a hint of battle intent flashing in his eyes: "Hmph, I truly wish they would make a move against us; that way, I could let them see what true power really is!"

Ditian did not respond, merely standing quietly in place, waiting for the Spirit Hall's reaction.

Sure enough, not long after, several powerful auras came rushing from the direction of the Spirit Hall.

Several powerful auras approached rapidly, and the top powerhouses of the Spirit Hall appeared one after another.

Leading them was none other than the Grand Pontiff of the Spirit Hall—Qian Daoliu. He wore a golden robe, held a long sword shining with sacred light, and his gaze was like a torch, his presence as towering as a mountain.

Following closely behind was the Pope, Bibi Dong. She wore a magnificent papal robe, held a scepter, and had a cold expression, her eyes flickering with complex light.

Behind them, several pontiffs from the Offering Hall also appeared; each one was a powerhouse at the Title Douluo level, their auras powerful and sharp.

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yueguan and Ghost Douluo Ghost also followed closely behind. Although their strength was slightly inferior to the pontiffs, they were still the mainstays of the Spirit Hall.

Ditian and Xiongjun stood before the Spirit Hall, their auras like an abyss or the sea; the surrounding air seemed to become heavy due to their presence.

Although all the Title Douluos of the Spirit Hall had never seen them before, merely feeling that terrifying aura fluctuation made them feel wary.

Qian Daoliu frowned, his gaze heavy as he sized up Ditian and Xiongjun. He could clearly feel that the auras of these two Soul Beasts far exceeded any Ten-Thousand-Year Spirit Beast he had ever seen, especially the black-robed man, who actually made him feel a sense of oppression.

He was secretly shocked in his heart: "The strength of these two transformed Soul Beasts cannot be underestimated!"

Bibi Dong also had a grave expression, her hand gripping her scepter tightly, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes. Although she was a Ninety-Ninth Level Limit Douluo with great strength, she had to be cautious when facing Ditian and Xiongjun.

"Your Excellencies... are you from the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest?" Qian Daoliu asked in a deep voice, his tone carrying a hint of probing.

Ditian's expression was indifferent, his gaze as deep as an abyss: "You have some discernment. My name is Ditian, and he is Xiongjun. We have come this time to discuss cooperation with you."

"Ditian? Xiongjun?" Bibi Dong repeated these two names in a low voice, her brows knitting even tighter.

She had never heard of the existence of these two Soul Beasts, but their strength clearly surpassed the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python, who were known as the overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest.

The several pontiffs of the Offering Hall also revealed expressions of shock.

Golden Crocodile Douluo whispered to Qian Daoliu beside him: "Big Brother, the auras of these two Soul Beasts are likely already approaching God Level... How could the Star Dou Great Forest hide such existences?"

Qian Daoliu nodded, his expression grave; even he was not confident in taking down that black-robed man.

"You mentioned cooperation just now?" Bibi Dong sneered, her tone carrying a bit of mockery, "Soul Beasts and we Soul Masters have always been at odds; to suddenly propose cooperation today is too ridiculous."

Upon hearing this, a hint of anger flashed in Xiongjun's eyes, and he growled: "Human, do not be ungrateful! If it were not for the Lord's orders, I would have slapped you to death long ago!"

Ditian reached out to stop Xiongjun; he was truly afraid that Xiongjun would not be able to hold back and would act directly.

"In a certain part of the Sunset Forest, many creatures have already invaded this continent through a rift. Their numbers are vast, but their strength is unknown."

Ditian's voice was low and powerful, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Hearing this, Bibi Dong raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a bit of mockery: "Invading this continent? Are you joking, Your Excellency? The Douluo Continent has stood for ten thousand years, and I have never heard of any other-world invasion. Since when did you Soul Beasts learn to fabricate such absurd stories?"

Although Qian Daoliu did not speak, a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes as well. As the Grand Pontiff of the Spirit Hall, he was well-informed, yet he had never heard any rumors of an other-world invasion.

Ditian's expression remained unchanged, his tone still calm: "Whether you believe it or not is up to you; the unknown is always the most terrifying."

"Sunset Forest?" Bibi Dong sneered, "That is merely a gathering place for Soul Beasts. You Soul Beasts are likely trying to trick us into going there so you can keep us all there."

Hearing Bibi Dong's mockery, Xiongjun was instantly consumed by rage and growled: "Human, does your Grandpa Xiong need to trick you into going there? I could slap you to death right now!"

Ditian raised his hand to signal Xiongjun to stay calm, then looked at Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong with a cold gaze: "Since you do not believe it, then do not regret it when the time comes."

"However, before I leave, I would like to experience the strength of you humans!"

Before the words had faded, Ditian's figure suddenly disappeared from where he stood, and the next moment, he had appeared before Qian Daoliu, striking out with a palm.

Qian Daoliu's pupils shrank, and he hurriedly raised his sword to block; however, Ditian's palm force was as heavy as a mountain, instantly forcing him back dozens of meters, and the ground beneath his feet was cracked with deep fissures.

"What?!" Bibi Dong and the other pontiffs revealed expressions of shock upon seeing this.

The Grand Pontiff was a Ninety-Ninth Level Limit Douluo, his strength considered the pinnacle of humanity, yet he was forced back by a single palm from this person!

Seeing this, Xiongjun laughed loudly, his voice like thunder: "Humans, do you know our power now? If you continue to be ungrateful, I will let you see Grandpa Xiong's power!"

Bibi Dong's face was gloomy, and she swung her scepter violently, a purple soul power fluctuation instantly attacking Xiongjun.

However, Xiongjun merely let out a cold snort and threw a punch, the violent power directly shattering Bibi Dong's attack, the aftermath even forcing her back several steps.

Bibi Dong's expression was grave; these guys were truly not easy to deal with!

Ditian coldly scanned the people of the Spirit Hall, his tone carrying a hint of disdain: "Today is just a small lesson for you. Since you are unwilling to cooperate, I want to see how you humans protect yourselves."

After speaking, Ditian turned to look at Xiongjun: "Let's go."

Xiongjun let out a low growl, his gaze scanning the people of the Spirit Hall fiercely, and then he followed Ditian away from Spirit City.

After the figures of Ditian and Xiongjun disappeared, Bibi Dong said with a grave expression: "Grand Pontiff, have these two Soul Beasts truly surpassed ten thousand years?"

Qian Daoliu's expression was grave, and he shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of deep meaning: "Bibi Dong, that rift they spoke of... perhaps it is not groundless."

Bibi Dong sneered, clearly not agreeing with Qian Daoliu's words: "Do you actually believe the nonsense of these two Soul Beasts?"

Qian Daoliu shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of complexity: "Regardless, we need to be cautious. Issue the order to strengthen the Spirit Hall's defenses, and at the same time, send people to the Sunset Forest to investigate and see if there is truly a so-called rift."

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PS: Something has happened in the God Realm; everyone, guess whose handiwork it is?

(End of chapter)