Chapter 100: Let Ditian Come!

After seeing off King of Ten Thousand Demons and Yao Ling, Bi Ji and Zi Ji, the two "headhunting sisters," set off for the capital of the Star Luo Empire.

They were eager to understand what exactly was going on inside the thick skull of Xiong Jun.

However, during their time on the Star Luo Continent, they never found a good opportunity to communicate with him.

Instead, they ended up watching match after match between Shrek Academy and Monster Academy—battle after battle, with no end in sight.

Tang Wulin, the Golden and Silver Twin Dragons, fought against Long Yue, a martial soul user of the Mountain Dragon King.

Despite being only a four-ring Soul Ancestor, Tang Wulin led a team of Soul Ancestors and, using his divine weapon, the Golden Dragon Spear, managed to defeat Long Yue—a six-ring Soul Emperor and Two-Word Battle Armor Master—with sheer reason and strategy.

The only somewhat interesting development was the gossip surrounding Tang Wulin and the Star Luo Empire's talented princess, Dai Yun'er.

After fighting and getting to know each other, Tang Wulin sympathized with Dai Yun'er, who was being forced into a political marriage with a hideous and elderly man named Tong Yu.

But it was just sympathy—nothing more.

After all, this was an imperial engagement from the Star Luo Empire, and it was not his place, as a foreigner, to intervene.

Moreover, while her fiancé was indeed old and ugly, he was also an Ultimate Douluo and a Four-Word Battle Armor Master.

At Tang Wulin's current level, he did not dare provoke such an existence. He had already learned his lesson from the sea disaster incident during the diplomatic exchange mission—where Elder Cai used her life to demonstrate that "being afraid to stir up trouble makes one a mediocre person." The aftermath of that ordeal was still fresh in his mind.

Since there was no Dragon Valley to serve as a benefit, Tang Wulin never set foot in it. Once the diplomatic exchange activities between the two continents concluded, he boarded a massive ship for the return journey.

Given the previous attack on their ship, this time, instead of a civilian passenger ship, the delegation used a military warship, equipped with a full soul master regiment and top-tier individual combat forces.

Not to mention, many strong figures from the factions backing the various exchange delegations were on board—including multiple Super Douluo.

With such extreme vigilance, no sea soul beasts attempted to attack the fleet this time.

They safely arrived back on the Sun-Moon Federation's continent, where each delegation returned to its respective domain.

At last, Bi Ji and Zi Ji found an opportunity to have a proper conversation with Xiong Jun.

As they talked, Zi Ji suddenly glared at him and snapped:

"Utterly foolish!"

To her, the iron-armored, tower-like man before her looked completely different.

She saw him as a huge bear, covered in dark gold fur, crouching on the ground. His round bear ears drooped down, covering his ear canals.

But it was pointless—he still heard her words loud and clear.

Xiong Jun immediately protested:

"Hey, hey, hey! Zi Ji, don't resort to personal attacks!"

"I haven't even done anything to offend you! Besides, back in Star Luo Continent, I never once said a word to our master about what you and Bi Ji were up to."

Zi Ji's sharp gaze bore into him.

"Oh? So what?"

"Are you trying to act neutral, Xiong Jun?"

Hearing this accusation being thrown at him, Xiong Jun quickly raised his hands in defense.

"I never said that! Those are your words, not mine."

Feeling irritated by Zi Ji's endless nagging, Xiong Jun waved his hand impatiently.

"Even if I did have that thought, what could you do about it?"

"You think you can force me? You think you can beat me? Even if you bring Wan Yao Wang, it still won't work, will it?"

"If you're so capable, then let Ditian come!"

Hearing his stubborn attitude, Zi Ji clenched her fists tightly.

Her pale, slender fingers dug into her palm so hard that a trace of blood seeped out, as if she was seconds away from chopping Xiong Jun's thick skull with a hand blade.

But before she could act, Bi Ji, who had remained mostly silent, intervened to stop her.

She gave Zi Ji a look, signaling her to leave it alone. Though reluctant, Zi Ji obeyed and followed Bi Ji away.

On the road back to Tian Dou City, Zi Ji was visibly frustrated, her anger mixed with a hint of worry.

"That thick-headed Xiong Jun is acting up again! His brain is just as useless as a fish's!"

"Did he forget how he provoked Ditian last time and nearly got his bear paw ripped off for soup?"

"And now he wants Ditian to go to him?! Is he seriously not afraid that Ditian will use his head as a sacrifice?"

After ranting for a while, she nudged Bi Ji with her elbow.

"Bi Ji, say something! Are we just going to tell Ditian everything word for word?"

Bi Ji pondered for a long time before finally speaking.

"Even though I don't understand what Xiong Jun is thinking, I can tell that he doesn't have any malicious intentions."

"Let's just be tactful when we tell Ditian. I just hope that when Ditian actually goes, Xiong Jun doesn't end up unhappy about it."

While they spoke, they arrived at the headquarters of the Blacksmith Association.

Inside the headquarters, Ditian was already there in person.

As for Star Dou Forest, he had fully entrusted its management to Wan Yao Wang.

Ditian had completely connected all the spatial passages in the Star Dou Forest, sealing up any loose ends. With everything in place, there wasn't much left for him to do.

Letting Wan Yao Wang familiarize himself with the role was good enough.

In fact, Ditian had only returned to the Blacksmith Association headquarters slightly ahead of Bi Ji and Zi Ji.

He had barely taken a breather before they both clung to him.

One stood on each side, each wrapping their delicate arms around one of his thick, muscular arms.

They pressed against him, as if they had transformed into two accessories dangling from his body.

Feeling the soft warmth against him, Ditian instantly knew that they were about to bring him some bad news.

At least, bad news from their perspective.

Sure enough, a fragrant whisper drifted into his ears.

"Xiong Jun said… he wants you to go to him."

Though they phrased it as gently as possible, Ditian, who was extremely familiar with Xiong Jun's temperament, immediately deduced the truth:

The "headhunting sisters" had likely failed to persuade Xiong Jun—at least, they hadn't fully convinced him.

But it wasn't just Ditian who figured this out.

Even Mo Huang, the Demon Emperor, who had spent years refining her cunning in the Holy Spirit Cult, immediately saw through it.

And her response was as ruthless as ever.

"How about… we behead Xiong Jun as a warning?"

At that moment, Bi Ji's delicate body trembled.

Of course, it wasn't just because of Mo Huang's bloodthirsty suggestion.

It was because she sensed that Ditian was actually considering it.

"Ditian…"

Seeing Bi Ji nearly clinging to him, Ditian sighed in mild exasperation.

"That foolish bear is far more cunning than you all think."

"He may have strong limbs, but his brain is anything but simple. There's no way he'd give me a chance to behead him."

"Let's go. Since he wants me to come, let's go see him."

In Shrek City, where Xiong Jun resided.

Just like when Bi Ji and Zi Ji had left, Xiong Jun remained sitting in the exact same spot, completely motionless.

(End of Chapter)