Dawn had barely broken when the sun slowly rose in the east. Gentle sunlight spilled across the land, filling it with boundless vitality.
Madara and the others had long since packed up and were ready to depart. They were now saying goodbye to Li Jia and his group.
"Brother! I won't keep you any longer!" Li Jia gave Madara's shoulder his usual hearty pat. "Take this little brother hunting for Spirit Beasts, and when you get back, we'll have a drink!"
Madara nodded expressionlessly, one hand absentmindedly checking his ninja tool pouch.
"But since you're heading out this time, you need to be careful!" Li Jia suddenly changed his tone and gave Madara a grave warning.
"Oh?" Li Jia's unusual reminder genuinely surprised Madara, and he listened seriously.
He believed that steady and reliable Li Jia would never issue a warning without reason. Something must have happened recently in the Star Dou Great Forest—perhaps something dangerous enough for Li Jia to specifically caution him.
"Do you know about the Titan Giant Ape?" Li Jia looked as though he wanted to say something but hesitated. Such an expression was rare on such a bold and forthright man. He added, "It's one of several extremely terrifying Spirit Beasts!"
"Can I understand that as meaning it's extremely powerful?" An unusual gleam appeared in Madara's eyes. His voice trembled slightly—not with fear, but excitement.
"Don't do anything reckless, kid!" Seeing that something was off with Madara's expression, Li Jia immediately thought of Madara's battle-crazed nature and hurriedly advised, "That Spirit Beast possesses strength close to a Titled Douluo! Don't lose your head!"
Strength close to a Titled Douluo? That was somewhat interesting!
Madara licked his dry lips and thought with slight regret, What a pity! Little monkey, wait for me!
On Douluo Continent, Titled