Newly Advanced Xuan Zi Challenges Di Tian

"Wounded by a powerful enemy attack?" Di Tian's vertical pupils narrowed slightly.

Xuan Zi's words did ease his concerns somewhat.

If it had been an especially powerful attack—

For instance, the destructive force he had once witnessed Death God Douluo unleash with the aid of the Death God Tower...

It truly could have caused his reverse scale to temporarily lose its effect.

If that were the case, it would explain why he could no longer sense that trace of his own aura within Huo Yuhao.

Di Tian would naturally never help humans fight.

Yet, in a sense, Star Dou Great Forest was now also an ally of Shrek Academy.

The construction of the Spirit Pagoda, the sharp decline in soul beast hunting—everything had tied the two great powers closer together than in any previous era.

Not knowing about the matter and therefore not coming was one thing, but being told of it publicly and still turning around to leave was another.

Even as the Beast God, he did not wish to bear the infamy of "abandoning allies and standing by while they died."

Di Tian hesitated. Then his deep, imposing voice slowly rang out through the sky, carrying a rare trace of deliberation and uncertainty.

"With Shrek's ten-thousand-year foundation, could there truly be a problem dealing with such a feeble enemy?"

"We can discuss those matters later. Let me see Yuhao first. If his injuries are too severe, I may be able to find a way to treat him."

"You should understand that I likewise do not wish for him to die. After all, he bears the Power of Fate of the Emperor Auspicious Beast, Three-Eyed Golden Lion."

"Take me to him!"

Xuan Zi remained outwardly calm, but inwardly, he was cursing without end.

Sure enough, this old monster who