Evil Emperor, Take Him Directly!

In the quiet dawn, as the east began to break.

Unnoticed by anyone, several streaks of light sped across the clouds, heading towards the Sun Moon Continent on the other side of the ocean.

"Blegh!"

Xie Yue's heaving sounds were still as earth-shattering as ever, though his condition was much better than the first time.

Bi Ji followed behind Bear Lord, ready to intervene and heal Xie Yue if he started to lose consciousness.

Jiang Mian covered his face, feeling a bit embarrassed to look at Xie Yue. Bringing him along on this trip had been a clear mistake.

"We'll need at least half a month to fly over the sea. You all need to be mentally prepared," Di Tian said, pointing to the boundless azure sea below. "We've entered the deep sea region now, completely devoid of any human traces."

"The Sea Spirit Beasts in a place like this must be exceptionally powerful, right?" Jiang Mian asked curiously.

"Perhaps," Di Tian smiled faintly. "But none should surpass me."

Jiang Mian chuckled and didn't press the topic. Although he didn't know the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's current whereabouts, if that creature dared to show itself, Jiang Mian wouldn't mind making it his sixth Soul Ring's target.

At this moment, unless a Deity descended, no one in the world could harm Jiang Mian in the slightest.

Xie Yue had somewhat recovered. He lay on Bear Lord's back, afraid to peer down with his Mind's Eye. Bear Lord found his star disciple both exasperating and amusing.

Bear Lord let Xie Yue lie on his back. After all, he was his sole disciple; what else could he do but indulge him?

Jiang Mian gazed at the beautiful scenery below as Sea Spirit Beasts leaped out of the water, creating waves.

Di Tian suddenly accelerated. The scenery below shifted rapidly, but Jiang Mian's eyesight was exceptionally sharp, allowing him to take it all in at a glance.

Unbeknownst to them, thirteen days flew by in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Mian and the others had drifted at sea for a full thirteen days. Finally, on the fourteenth day, Jiang Mian faintly glimpsed the edge of land.

"We've arrived," Di Tian said, surprised. "No, we shouldn't have reached the Sun Moon Continent this quickly?"

"Could it be that we're just faster this time?" Jiang Mian asked curiously. "Di Tian, aren't you being a bit too sensitive?"

"No," Di Tian shook his head, his expression suddenly turning solemn. "This feeling… it's as if the Sun Moon Continent is slowly moving towards the Douluo Continent."

"How is that possible?" Jiang Mian was shocked. According to the timeline, the Sun Moon Continent's tectonic plates wouldn't move closer to the Douluo Continent for another ten thousand years. Could it be that his own arrival had somehow altered the world's sequence?

"We'll head straight for the Evil Eye Forest. Let's avoid alerting anything else on this continent," Di Tian warned. "I have a persistent feeling of unease."

"Perhaps the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent will collide very soon," Jiang Mian said, startling everyone. "Such a thing isn't mere fantasy."

"Even if they collide, what of it? It would simply trigger a devastating war that would decimate all life," Di Tian replied. "You should pay close attention to this Sun Moon Continent's Spirit Engineering technology. While their lethality might only be a minor factor, for ordinary Spirit Masters, it's certainly not something to be underestimated."

"Interesting," Jiang Mian smiled faintly. He figured that the Sun Moon Continent's Spirit Engineering research level at this time must have far surpassed that of the Douluo Continent. However, the Douluo Continent was currently a chaotic world filled with countless heroes; even if the Sun Moon Continent dared to clash with it, they'd be forced to submit.

"How is the language here?" Jiang Mian asked. "Is the difference from our side significant?"

"Yes, try not to interact with others," Di Tian said, looking around. "We are currently on the west coast of the Sun Moon Continent, where there are fewer humans. Let's tidy up and hurry to the Evil Eye Forest."

"Fascinating," Jiang Mian clenched his fist. He was waiting for the Sun Moon Continent to collide with the Douluo Continent, as that would greatly expand his influence as a powerful minister and imperial tutor.

"The Evil Eye Forest is close," Di Tian pointed south towards a visible, towering primeval forest. "It's right there."

"Although it's not as grand as the Star Dou Great Forest, it's still quite sizable," Xue Di said, marveling. This was her first time on the Sun Moon Continent. "I've heard much about the Evil Emperor; I truly wish to meet him."

"He's just a madman," Di Tian said, dusting off his shoulder. "However, with so many of us powerhouses standing before him, I doubt he'd dare to act rashly."

"Interesting, I'd like to test him, this Evil Emperor," Bear Lord said, rubbing his hands together. "After all, he's an ancient existence spoken of in the same breath as you, Di Tian."

"Feel free to try," Crimson King laughed. "Let the Evil Emperor break all three of your legs."

"You little brat, why are you boosting the enemy's morale and dampening our own?" Bear Lord immediately questioned. "Speak! Are you a spy sent by the Evil Emperor?"

"Nonsense! I'm loyal and true red," Crimson King thumped his chest and roared. "How dare you slander me without cause!"

"Enough," Di Tian said, frowning slightly, interrupting the two Fierce Beasts' bickering.

"Last time you came to the Evil Eye Forest, you discussed Jiang Mian's matter with the Evil Eye Tyrant Overlord, didn't you?" Bi Ji walked gracefully and elegantly towards Di Tian. "You never told us the result upon your return. What exactly happened?"

"The Evil Eye Tyrant Overlord was hesitant," Di Tian stated calmly. "But he didn't trust me and attacked me. I, along with the King of Ten Thousand Demons and other Fierce Beasts, taught him a lesson."

"So, with Jiang Mian present this time, there's a chance to resolve this without bloodshed, right?" Emerald Swan Bi Ji, being naturally peaceful, naturally didn't want everyone to fight to the death and end up with mutual destruction.

Di Tian sneered, clasping his hands behind his back. If this matter could be resolved peacefully, that would be best. If not, with so many powerhouses gathered here, why should he fear not being able to subdue the Evil Emperor?

"Let's go," Di Tian grabbed Jiang Mian and instantly flew towards the Evil Eye Forest, with the others following closely.

Di Tian didn't want to waste any time. After all, the Star Dou Great Forest was only guarded by the King of Ten Thousand Demons and the younger generation. Their master had yet to fully recover, and he couldn't afford to delay too long.

Within the Evil Eye Forest, a giant eye with a diameter exceeding five hundred meters slowly appeared. It sensed the fluctuations of Soul Power in the heavens and earth, its voice filled with rage: "Di Tian!"

A beam of light shot directly between heaven and earth, as if connecting the two realms. The Evil Emperor's form floated above the Evil Eye Forest, and with its colossal size, all the Spirit Beasts within the forest could see it clearly.

Di Tian and the other four Fierce Beasts, along with Jiang Mian and Xie Yue, stood at the edge of the Evil Eye Forest. Di Tian's golden eyes flickered, and although his voice was calm, it echoed throughout the entire Evil Eye Forest.

"Evil Emperor, I am here for you. If you make a move, we will fight to the end!"

"Di Tian, you brought a bunch of helpers and think I'm afraid of you?" The Evil Emperor's voice seemed to come from everywhere. That large eye stared intently at Di Tian's location. "With this Soul Power fluctuation, you really went to great lengths, didn't you?"

"Is this the Evil Emperor?" Xue Di stepped forward, and large snow clouds instantly gathered in the sky above the entire Evil Eye Forest. Snowflakes began to fall, quickly covering a vast area of the Evil Eye Forest.

The Snow Empress was showing off to the Evil Emperor. The step she had taken moments before, silently and without warning, was her most powerful move, Emperor Cold Sky, which was the only reason the sky's atmosphere had changed so drastically.

The Evil Emperor's tone became noticeably more cautious by a third. "Such a technique... could it be the Snow Empress from the extreme north?"

"Indeed." The Snow Empress's clear, cold voice echoed through the heavens. She smiled at the corner of her mouth and said, "Evil Emperor, do you have anything to say?"

"Six of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts have gathered here. This is truly a once-in-ten-thousand-years sight!" The Evil Emperor's tone seemed to have softened considerably as well. "Those two little brats, are they the ones you mentioned, Di Tian, from when you came last time?"

So they really do bully the weak and fear the strong. As expected, strength is the only criterion for having backing.

The giant eye in the sky vanished, and a middle-aged man in black suddenly appeared before Jiang Mian. His build was similar to Di Tian's, but his pair of blood-red eyes were particularly striking, as if looking directly into them could stir up the deepest, most terrifying darkness within one's heart.

"Hello." Jiang Mian, sticking close to Di Tian, weakly greeted him.

The Evil Emperor frowned. He looked at Jiang Mian, then at Di Tian, as if to say, Is this the hope for all spirit beasts you mentioned? Why is he so frail?

"He hasn't fully grown yet," Di Tian said calmly. "Evil Emperor, this is the chance to become a god. You've lived for 780,000 years, so you should know that it's an unbreakable rule for spirit beasts not to become gods. And this young man is our best hope to break that rule."

"Interesting." The Evil Emperor sized up Jiang Mian from head to toe. He suddenly asked, "How old is this kid this year?"

"Almost fourteen," Jiang Mian said, meeting the Evil Emperor's gaze directly.

"Good." The Evil Emperor looked at Jiang Mian, and his normally explosive temper seemed to have calmed down considerably. After all, there were five ferocious beasts present; no matter how angry he was, he wouldn't dare act rashly.

"This little brat is also quite interesting," the Evil Emperor said, glancing sideways at Xie Yue. "I feel the deepest darkness from you. What's going on?"

"He has been chosen by a deity," the Bear Lord said. "Given time, he will undoubtedly become a deity."

The Evil Emperor raised an eyebrow. Di Tian had truly brought him quite a few surprises this time.

"Once you and I meet, conflict is inevitable," Di Tian said with a smile. "But for the future of us spirit beasts, perhaps we can advance together."

The Evil Emperor gritted his teeth and smiled. "You're willing to give up this opportunity for me to have one spot? I, the Evil Eye Tyrant Overlord, will owe you, Di Tian, a favor."

"This is also because your strength is immense and would greatly help this child's advancement," Di Tian explained. "If you weren't so powerful, the opportunity to become a god wouldn't have fallen to you."

The Evil Emperor chuckled. He patted Jiang Mian's head, his eyes showing a rare trace of gentleness. "This little brat looks exactly like my son."

"Since we can advance together, it's a win-win situation," Bi Ji said with a smile. "As expected of the Evil Emperor, I am impressed."

"No need for pleasantries," the Evil Emperor quickly waved his hand. "Countless spirit beasts would give anything for this opportunity. I won't miss it."

"Then let's do it quickly," Di Tian signaled with his eyes. Jiang Mian promptly took out a Spirit Ball and offered it to the Evil Emperor.

The Evil Emperor acted decisively, without any hesitation. He directly entered the Spirit Ball, becoming Jiang Mian's sixth spirit beast.

"This spiritual power!" Jiang Mian exclaimed, feeling his mental strength increase hundreds of times over. "As expected of the Evil Emperor. I feel like I've taken another huge step."

"Has your Soul Power increased?" the Crimson King asked.

"I've already jumped to level sixty-three," Jiang Mian said, smiling as he felt his own changes. "Xie Yue, this Evil Emperor is also very compatible with your Moon Blade."

"I've already taken Xie Yue as my personal disciple. Matters of priority go to whoever comes first," the Bear Lord quickly said, shielding Xie Yue behind him. "Jiang Mian, don't just say whatever comes to mind."

"Hahaha." Jiang Mian smiled knowingly. "I know you're reluctant to part with your disciple. I was just joking."

The Evil Emperor jumped out of the Spirit Ball. "This feeling is truly marvelous. To be completely unrestrained, feeling just like my normal self."

"Your Soul Power will also soar," the Bear Lord laughed. "This feeling is, for anyone, like a scorpion's tail – unique in the world."

"Interesting."

"Alright, since everything went so smoothly, let's prepare to return to the Douluo Continent," Di Tian said, seeing that Jiang Mian had successfully obtained his sixth spirit ring. "After all, that place cannot be left unguarded by us."

"Um, Di Tian," Jiang Mian said. "I have a humble request. I'd like to stay on the Sun Moon Continent for a while longer to see how their soul tools are."

"This..." Di Tian looked at the Evil Emperor, hesitating. "This is their territory after all. I can't guarantee your safety here."

"Are you kidding me?" the Evil Emperor said, half-amused and half-angered. "With me here, if this kid loses even a single strand of hair, I'm not worthy of the name Evil Emperor, alright?"

"With your words, I am at ease," Di Tian said, a slight smile appearing on his lips, looking like a plan had succeeded. "In that case, you can stay here. We need to hurry back to the Star Dou Great Forest to keep watch."

"Okay." Jiang Mian nodded. Xie Yue suddenly walked up to Jiang Mian and said, "I'll stay with Jiang Mian too and spend some time on the Sun Moon Continent."

"That's good. It's beneficial for young people to see more of the world," the Bear Lord agreed with a nod. He then reminded him with some concern, "It's fine for you to stay here, but don't forget your master."

"Don't worry, Master. You are my only master in this life, and you will continue to be," Xie Yue said earnestly, looking into the Bear Lord's eyes.

"Then I am relieved," the Bear Lord sighed in relief. The Snow Empress walked up to Jiang Mian. She leaned down slightly and hugged him. "Jiang Mian, if you ever feel wronged or anything bad happens, don't hold back. We will always be your strongest support."

"Mhm." Jiang Mian hugged the Snow Empress back. The two of them ignored everyone else. The Snow Empress gave Jiang Mian a light kiss on his forehead and then smiled as she left.

"You've got quite the luck with women," the Evil Emperor said, watching the five powerful figures depart. He immediately teased, "You can even fool a beautiful fairy like the Snow Empress. Truly, a hero emerges from the youth."

"This is called strength," Jiang Mian said, shaking his wrist. He then said mysteriously, "Evil Emperor, the entire Sun Moon Empire seems to use you as their totem, right?"

"Yes, what do you want?" The Evil Emperor was a bit taken aback by Jiang Mian's sudden question.

"Then can you help me and let me become the Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire?"