Just as Xu Mingxi and the others left the Star Dou Great Forest, something unexpected occurred in its deepest part.
After returning to the Lake of Life, the Sky Blue Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape found a message left by Xiao Wu in the cave and realized that she had left the Star Dou Great Forest.
Although they were a little worried, they had no choice but to pray that Xiao Wu would be safe and not discovered by Soul Masters or Title Douluo.
The two beasts discussed briefly and walked deeper into the forest. After a moment of hesitation, they decided to awaken the sleeping beast.
The heavy door slowly opened, and a powerful, dominating aura spread out from within.
The Sky Blue Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, both of whom were 100,000-year-old soul beasts with powerful bloodlines, lowered their heads respectfully, not daring to show any disrespect to the being behind the door.
A middle-aged man in black slowly stepped out from behind the gate, his golden pupils exuding boundless majesty. He glanced condescendingly at the two soul beasts who had their heads lowered humbly and looked slightly displeased.
These beasts had finally captured a 990,000-year-old Ice Silkworm, and it was now time to absorb its soul power and quickly increase their strength. Unexpectedly, they were interrupted by the gatekeepers.
"Sky Blue Bull Python, why did you suddenly wake us up? Do you know the consequences?"
"Lord Di Tian, I did not wish to disturb you, but the humans have grown far too powerful on the Douluo Continent today.
In just a few years, several 300,000-year-old soul beasts have died in my Star Dou Forest, including a 170,000-year-old silver-scaled beast.
There should be at least three 300,000-year-old soul beasts that have perished in the other soul beast gathering areas."
"What did you say?!"
An immense pressure erupted instantly, and the Sky Blue Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape immediately knelt to the ground. What they said was all true. The blood-red 100,000-year-old soul rings on those two masked men weren't fake.
The woman who killed Aunt Rou also had a 100,000-year-old soul ring. Counting them all, at least seven 100,000-year-old soul beasts had died in recent years. If this continued, soul beasts would not be able to keep up with the humans' hunting pace.
"Di Tian."
A soft, gentle voice spoke, and a woman dressed in a green gown adorned with wings suddenly appeared and naturally held Di Tian's arm, slightly calming his fury.
With a soft wave of her hand, Di Tian's pressure vanished. The Sky Blue Bull Python finally stood up from the ground and looked gratefully at Bi Ji.
"Azure Bull Python, you said that in recent years, several 100,000-year-old soul beasts from our clan have died?"
"Yes, I know of at least seven."
Before Bi Ji could ask further, Di Tian, standing beside her, could no longer suppress his anger. Even in the Star Dou Forest, 100,000-year-old soul beasts were not numerous. Losing seven was a significant number.
"Enough, Bi Ji, no need to ask more. Azure Bull Python, you may leave."
"Yes."
The Azure Bull Python led the Titan Giant Ape away respectfully. They were not qualified to listen to matters concerning the fate of all soul beasts and humanity.
Di Tian pulled Bi Ji back toward the gate. Both looked displeased, especially the kind-hearted Bi Ji. She was naturally gentle and, for the first time, felt the urge to kill humans.
A dragon's roar echoed through the depths of the Lake of Life, and all the secluded beasts awakened and rushed toward Di Tian.
Even the imprisoned Tianmeng Ice Silkworm opened its eyes and looked around. It noticed the surrounding beasts departing, tried to break the cage but failed, and lay back down, continuing to play dead, waiting for an opportunity.
Di Tian stood beneath a tree, gazing at the tranquil Lake of Life, doing his best to suppress the fury in his heart. His master was still asleep—the true leader of the soul beast clan—who must make the most rational decisions.
The Dark-Gold Dreadclaw Bear King, as tall as a tower, arrived first, followed by the Emerald Demon Tree King, who had a feminine face and demonic glowing eyes.
The Red King, Zi Ji, and the other demon spirits gathered—seven of the top ten soul beasts were present. This was the true terror of the Star Dou Great Forest.
The irritable Bear King led the way. He had been absorbing the Ice Silkworm's energy well, but now it was suddenly interrupted. Even Di Tian owed him an explanation.
"Di Tian, what are you doing waking us up?"
"I am going to launch a beast tide."
"What?!"
All the soul beasts were shocked. A beast tide was no joke—it would affect the entire Star Dou Great Forest. No one knew how many soul beasts would die.
"You heard me right. I will start a beast tide. It has been too long since I last awakened. Have you not noticed that the area of the Star Dou Forest shrinks day by day?
Even the soul beasts in the core areas are decreasing. In fact, within just a few years, a 700,000-year-old soul beast has died. If this continues, we will be extinct."
The soul beasts only gathered reluctantly due to Di Tian's power. Each had their own thoughts. From their expressions, Di Tian knew some were unwilling to start a beast tide.
Especially the Ten Thousand Demon King and the Demon Spirit—they looked to Bi Ji, hoping she would speak against the war, as she always did. But to their shock, Bi Ji nodded slightly.
This move stunned all the soul beasts present. With both Di Tian and Bi Ji agreeing to start the beast tide, there was essentially no turning back.
"Bi Ji, why? Even if we kill some humans with the beast tide, the loss to soul beasts will not be small. Besides, have you all forgotten that the legacy of that person still exists on this continent?"
Just as the soul beasts were about to leave, the Demon Spirit reached out to stop Bi Ji. He knew that in this situation, only Bi Ji could stop Di Tian from starting the beast tide.
Bi Ji frowned slightly. What the Demon Spirit said wasn't wrong. Although they had long lived in the Star Dou Great Forest, they had heard of the legacy of the Angel God Hall. She looked at Di Tian, hoping he would reconsider.
However, Di Tian did not meet her gaze. Instead, he suddenly looked deeper into the forest, bowed his head slightly, as if listening to someone's words.
Then he looked firmly at Bi Ji, nodded heavily, and a majestic voice rang out.
"The beast tide must be launched. Everyone return and prepare now."
A flash of surprise crossed Bi Ji's beautiful eyes, then she smiled and took Di Tian's arm. Since he had made the decision, she would support him.
Di Tian looked into the distance and descended to prepare for the beast tide. All of this had changed simply because he heard a familiar voice that he hadn't heard for tens of thousands of years. That voice said only one sentence:
"The Angel God has fallen."