Yan Shaozhe's expression was no longer calm after hearing Di Tian's aggressive words.
He tilted his head slightly, seeming to ponder something. His brows furrowed faintly, and only after a moment did he slowly speak.
"Yuhao? Has he returned? I truly don't know anything about this..."
"Not long ago, he did leave the academy alone to carry out a secret mission at the Sun Moon Empire's border."
"He said he was going to investigate the Sun Moon Empire's latest Soul Tool deployments."
"Since then, I have received no news from him, nor have I seen him return to Shrek City."
"Beast God, if you sensed his aura, could it be... that you sensed it incorrectly?"
Visible fury surged from Di Tian's body, instantly enveloping the entire sky.
Di Tian's voice was low. "Nonsense! I clearly sensed his aura earlier. It was within Shrek City. There is absolutely no mistake."
"Yan Shaozhe, don't play dumb with me. I will give you ten breaths' time to have Huo Yuhao come out and see me."
"Otherwise—don't blame me for being rude!"
The instant his words fell, it was as though an invisible giant hammer crashed down from the sky.
The dark radiance around Di Tian's body rippled faintly as a terrifying pressure spread outward like a tidal wave.
Yan Shaozhe's expression shifted slightly. Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo exchanged a glance, each seeing solemnity and tension in the other's eyes.
They understood the Beast God's temperament all too well—
This absolute ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest had never used empty threats to bluff.
When he said he would not be polite, it meant he was truly on the verge of making a move.
However, just as that oppressive force was about to reach its peak, forcing Yan Shaozhe to resist with