Di Tian vs. Yun Ming-Who Was Stronger?

Yun Ming hovered high in the air, gazing down at the thousands of lights below, his heart weighed down by sorrow.

He had just made a sweep of the city and wiped out several more Evil Soul Master hideouts.

But they were nowhere near as formidable as the first group he had found. The strongest among them had only reached the Soul King level.

No matter how relentlessly he questioned them, the Evil Soul Masters would rather die than reveal the purpose of their visit or Ghost Emperor's whereabouts.

"Although I've dealt with some of the Evil Soul Masters, the true culprit still hasn't been brought to justice. In the end, a hidden danger remains." Yun Ming sighed softly.

His actions today had already alerted the enemy. The Evil Soul Masters would likely lie low for a while, and finding even a trace of them again would be harder than ever.

Suddenly, Yun Ming sensed a powerful aura of darkness appear for no apparent reason to the southeast.

"Who could it be? That Soul Power is so pure and dense in its dark attribute."

Yun Ming murmured, searching his memories for anyone who might match this aura.

After a while, he gave up trying to remember.

He might as well go and see for himself. Besides, that direction seemed to be where the child he had met today lived.

While hunting Evil Soul Masters, Yun Ming had found time to look into Tang Heng's records. Shrek students were spread throughout the Federation, and although investigating someone's private information like this was against the law, all he had to do was ask.

"I'll go see just who this person is."

Yun Ming moved, and the next moment he was standing before Di Tian and the others.

"Well, what a coincidence. We meet again."

Yun Ming greeted Tang Heng with a soft laugh.

"Heh. Whether it's a coincidence or not is up to you, isn't it?"

Yun Ming stood with his hands behind his back, discreetly sizing up Na'er and Gu Yue beside Tang Heng.

But in the end, his gaze settled on Di Tian.

Just standing there, Di Tian made Yun Ming feel as if he were facing a mountain—steady and towering. That was the impression he gave.

In Yun Ming's view, no one could match this man's presence.

The world-weariness in those eyes made it seem as though he had witnessed ten thousand years of human history. Combined with a cultivation base that was restrained yet still terrifying, it convinced Yun Ming that he had never met this nameless powerhouse before.

Though they had yet to formally fight, Yun Ming already believed Di Tian's strength placed him among the very best.

"May I ask your name? I'm Yun Ming, Sea God Pavilion Master."

Di Tian replied coolly, "You lead with Sea God Pavilion. Do you really think everyone in the world fears Shrek?"

"We live in seclusion. There's no need for us to meet again, and you needn't try to find out who I am."

Yun Ming raised an eyebrow. It had been years since anyone had dared speak to him in such a tone—not since he had made a name for himself as the greatest of his age and become Sea God Pavilion Master.

In the past, he might already have been itching to challenge Di Tian to a duel.

But Yun Ming had long since reined in his old sharpness. He understood that Shrek had made too many enemies. Unless necessary, he wouldn't go out of his way to offend an unknown powerhouse whose strength might rival his own.

"Hahaha, you're certainly not one for pleasantries."

Then Yun Ming turned to Tang Heng and continued, "Have you thought it over? Will you become my disciple?"

"No. I already have a teacher."

Yun Ming paused in surprise and looked at Di Tian. In an instant, he understood everything. "Don't say things like that. You'll only trouble Senior."

"It's true. Just now, while I was looking for Miss Na'er, I took him in as my disciple."

"So we weren't destined to become master and student after all."

Yun Ming shook his head. He hadn't expected that while he was off killing an Evil Soul Master, someone else would snatch up the promising young talent he'd taken a liking to.

But perhaps that was for the best. At least the other party wasn't from an organization like the Spirit Pagoda or War God Temple. He wouldn't provoke a reclusive family, and so there would be no enmity between them.

Even if Tang Heng grew powerful in the future, he wouldn't pose a threat to Shrek Academy.

Yun Ming stopped looking at Tang Heng and focused entirely on Di Tian.

Suddenly, he bowed and clasped his fists, his tone solemn.

"I'm bold enough to ask for a spar with you. I don't ask as Sea God Pavilion Master, but simply as myself."

Di Tian lifted his eyes slightly and looked at Tang Heng.

Tang Heng nodded, signaling him to accept, as long as he didn't reveal his identity.

Yun Ming had fought his way to the top ever since he was young. He had even won his wife, Ya Li, from the Federation after defeating sixteen Titled Douluo in a row to marry her.

Earlier, he had cut down three god-class mechas in Ming Capital and declared that if the Council ever attacked him again, he would destroy the city. He was undoubtedly the most hot-blooded madman on the continent.

Later, he had fought Chen Xinjie, the master of War God Temple, for three days and three nights. It was only after getting married and retreating to Sea God Pavilion to devote himself to honing his demigod position that he had gradually reined in his sharp edge.

Now that he had encountered Di Tian, another peerless powerhouse, it was only natural that he'd be eager to test his strength.

Not challenging him to a fight would have gone against Yun Ming's very nature.

"Very well. Three moves will decide the winner."

"Let's go out to sea. We can't risk hurting innocent people by fighting here."

With that, the two vanished from the spot, leaving Tang Heng and the other two staring at one another.

"Hey, why didn't Di Tian take me along?"

Tang Heng complained indignantly.

Na'er wore a puzzled expression and asked, "Why does Big Brother want to watch Uncle Di Tian fight that arrogant man?"

Tang Heng glanced at Na'er, shook his head, and gave her a knowing look.

"You're still too young to understand. Since ancient times, the most enduring pastime has been watching crickets fight."

Guan Yu versus Qin Qiong—those matchups were always the most classic shows. You simply couldn't afford to miss them.

One was the Beast God, who had just broken through the nine-hundred-thousand-year threshold and stepped halfway into the ranks of million-year Soul Beasts. His cultivation was already closing in on that of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.

What's more, Di Tian's true form was the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King. He had once been the captain of the Dragon God's personal guard, and aside from the Dragon God's incarnations, the Golden Dragon King and Silver Dragon King, and the nine sons of the dragon, his was the purest dragon bloodline.

Yun Ming's record was no less dazzling. With his Sky-Prop Spear, he had been invincible across the land. He had even sought to create a demigod position and become a god despite the Divine Realm having vanished and the Douluo Plane suppressing him.

A battle this thrilling—getting to witness it with your own eyes would make the price of admission worthwhile, even if you died for it!

What a bloodthirsty spectator.

Tang Heng shook his head, then looked at Gu Yue. After hesitating for a moment, he said,

"They've gone off to fight. There's no point in you staying here. How about coming shopping with me?"

Tang Heng invited Gu Yue along.

"You have to try Eastsea City's specialty braised beef in a clay pot."

Gu Yue gave a slight nod, maintaining the mystery and grace of the Silver Dragon King as she followed Tang Heng and Na'er.

She wanted to see for herself what the human world was like.

Besides, being with Tang Heng always made her feel inexplicably at ease.

Out on the ocean nearby, the clash between two of the greatest powerhouses of their age was about to begin.