CHAPTER 244: The Name of Soul Destroyer, the Wrath of the Beast God

Chapter 244: The Name of Soul Destroyer, the Wrath of the Beast God

  "Brother Tian Meng, when did you become 'Hun Mie Sheng'?" Xiao Qiang's eyes widened in disbelief as Tian Meng casually revealed his new title. Even Di Tian's earlier fury paled in comparison to Xiao Qiang's shock.

  "Don't you often use pseudonyms to avoid trouble? I figured it was a good idea, so I picked one for myself."

  "I get the pseudonym part, but… why Hun Mie Sheng? Soul Destroying Life?"

  "Well, I'm from the Soul Palace, right? Since I'm going to use the Soul Palace's power to annihilate these beasts, it's only fitting to call myself Soul Destroying Life. Got a problem with that?"

  "…No."

  The moment Tian Meng flung the Ten Thousand Demon King and Zi Ji into the Undead Demiplane, Di Tian's Dragon God Claw slammed down with thunderous force. Feeling the terrifying pressure of a peak quasi-god, Tian Meng dared not take it head-on and immediately teleported away using his spatial abilities.

  He then summoned a replicated version of the Poison Immortal Spirit and activated its eighth soul skill—a massive area-of-effect poisonous technique. Though it couldn't truly injure Di Tian, Tian Meng didn't care. The poison was a calculated annoyance—meant to hinder, weaken, and sow confusion. Fewer enemies would remain for the next time.

  Seeing his attack miss, Di Tian prepared to pursue, but Tian Meng, having already completed his objective, refused to engage in a losing battle. With the Ten Thousand Demon King and Zi Ji secured, Tian Meng vanished into the Undead Demiplane.

  Inside the demiplane, Tian Meng stared coldly at the captured soul beasts. All around them were dozens of Level 9 fixed soul-guided shells and hundreds of Level 8s—his insurance. These weren't just any shells; they were scavenged from the Mingde Hall, the Hongchen Family, and even the Soul Palace itself.

  If Di Tian somehow tried to teleport in through the spiritual connections of Zi Ji or the Ten Thousand Demon King, Tian Meng would not hesitate to trigger the full blast. At best, it would kill them all and leave Di Tian crippled for Xiao Qiang to finish. At worst, the damage would be total, but even then, Tian Meng had ways to preserve the soul rings for Xiao Qiang to absorb using his Death Spirit Saint martial soul.

  Even if Di Tian only sustained injuries, within this heavily trapped plane and with Xue Di's assistance, Tian Meng was confident that the Beast God would fall eventually.

  Three long hours passed in tense silence.

  Tian Meng finally exhaled and checked both captives. Neither bore Di Tian's spatial mark.

  "Hmph… looks like I overestimated him. Without a precise anchor, even Di Tian can't track us through space. Let's return to the Sun Moon Empire and find a secure place to break through. Zi Ji's soul ring and soul bone should push you to level 89."

  "Once you hit level 89, absorb the Ten Thousand Demon King's soul bone. If we can get our hands on a dragon soul bone too, you'll have enough foundation to form a dual soul core with complementary yin and yang. At that point, newly advanced Extreme Douluos won't stand a chance. Once you can last three hours in combat against the Snow Empress, we'll find the Evil Emperor. If he joins us, great. If not…" A dangerous gleam shone in Tian Meng's eyes. "I'll show him what a million-year soul beast can really do."

  "As expected of Brother Tian Meng. The plan's flawless! Brother Tian Meng, you're amazing!"

  "Damn right. You think I'd let anything go wrong?"

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  But joy in one world meant wrath in another.

  Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian's face was darker than ever—clouded with fury and humiliation.

  "Di Tian… about the Ten Thousand Demon King and Zi Ji…" Bi Ji approached hesitantly, her expression grim.

  Of all the fierce beasts, Bi Ji was the only one Di Tian wouldn't swat away when she spoke out of turn—her support-type nature posed no threat to his authority. Even Xiong Jun, who often quarreled with Di Tian, held his tongue now. No one dared stoke the wrath of the Beast God.

  "They've been captured. The Body Sect…!"

  Di Tian's voice trembled with rage. "Who else but the Body Sect dares to wield martial spirits with their bodies? Who else besides them and Shrek would have the audacity to intrude into our forest and attack our sacred beasts? Last time the Auspicious Beasts were harmed, we let it slide. But this time? This time they've crossed the line!"

  "Spread my command—gather every 100,000-year soul beast! Our target is Shrek City. If they won't hand over the Body Sect, we'll tear them apart!"

  "Yes, Beast God!"

  With the order given, an enormous army of soul beasts surged toward the side of Shrek City facing the Star Dou Great Forest. The sheer volume of beasts darkened the skies, their oppressive presence screaming of Di Tian's fury.

  From atop Shrek City's walls, Du Busi rose into the air to confront the tide. As the new Lord of the Sea God Pavilion and leader of the Body Sect after Xuan Zi's death, it was his responsibility to meet the crisis.

  "Di Tian! What is the meaning of this?! You dare bring a beast tide to Shrek City? Are you trying to force mutual destruction?!"

  "You? You're the Poison Immortal from the Body Sect?"

  "Yes. Before his death, Elder Moon entrusted me with both positions."

  "Perfect! Now it all makes sense! The two greatest butchers of my people have joined forces!"

  "Wait, Di Tian! There must be some misunderstanding—"

  "Misunderstanding?! Are those three 100,000-year soul rings on your body a misunderstanding? How many of my kin have you slain?! And now you want to plead innocence? Are you going to tell me the Soul Destroyer's from the Sun Moon Empire?!"

  "Zi Ji is missing. I have no time for your excuses! Soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest! Launch the beast tide!"

  With Di Tian's roar, the fury of a thousand soul beasts surged forward—an overwhelming tsunami of primal wrath crashing toward Shrek City.