"Your Majesty..."
After much effort, Rakshasa God Bibi Dong finally managed to suppress her anger. Tianfeng Douluo, standing nearby, cautiously stepped forward and tentatively said, "That Chen Fan is already a Level 99 peak Titled Douluo."
"If he joins another empire, then we..."
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere, which had just begun to ease, suddenly grew tense and hostile.
Pufferfish Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo, and Guibao Douluo all shuddered in unison, their eyes trembling as they looked at Tianfeng Douluo. They had never imagined that this old colleague, whom they had known for so many years, could harbor such thoughts!
If they really did that, then... could Chen Fan's fate today become theirs tomorrow?
Hiss!
They didn't dare think any further!
Because a murderous glint flashed in Rakshasa God Bibi Dong's eyes.
It was obvious.
Tianfeng Douluo's suggestion seemed to have hit home...
"Your Majesty!"
Seeing that something was amiss, Guibao Douluo hurriedly urged her, "We shouldn't pursue a cornered enemy!"
"Tang San of the Heaven Dou Empire is only unconscious."
"You are the empire's only deity. If you leave for too long, Jialing City will likely fall in an instant!"
"Our last Spirit Master army will surely be wiped out by him as well!"
Guibao Douluo's words jolted Rakshasa God Bibi Dong, bringing her back to her senses.
"Elder Guibao is right."
"He's nothing more than a Peerless Douluo."
Bibi Dong forced herself to save face and gave a cold snort. "Once I unify the continent, he'll be the first I kill to raise my banner!"
"Her Majesty the Tsaritsa is wise!"
After the other elders had left, Tianfeng Douluo looked at Bibi Dong, still unwilling to give up. "Your Majesty, that Chen Fan may..."
"Enough!"
Rakshasa God Bibi Dong impatiently cut him off. "Shut up!"
"You may leave as well. Make preparations for the new level in three days!"
Tianfeng Douluo's face was full of reluctance, but seeing Bibi Dong's impatient expression, he could only reply, "Yes!"
Watching Tianfeng Douluo leave, Rakshasa God Bibi Dong narrowed her eyes. "My Spirit Hall Empire isn't a place where you can come and go as you please!"
"Chen Fan, you're the first person who's ever dared to act so brazenly right under my nose!"
She had spoken that way just now to steady the troops. After all, although she was a Rakshasa God, she couldn't personally handle everything. Wouldn't that wear her to death?
But that was just for show...
At that moment,
Chen Fan had already left Jialing City and was heading south, toward the Star Luo Empire.
Although the faction that had suddenly appeared through the Teleportation Gate had surprised him, he knew full well that with Bibi Dong's current temperament, the Spirit Hall Empire was doomed to lose!
It wasn't about whether Bibi Dong would apologize or anything like that.
Others might not know, but Chen Fan knew very well that the Asura God and the Sea God had tampered with the Rakshasa God Trial.
If that issue wasn't fixed, Chen Fan couldn't see how the Spirit Hall Empire could possibly win.
And,
Given Bibi Dong's supreme standing in the Spirit Hall Empire, she clearly wouldn't listen to advice. She couldn't tolerate even a grain of sand in her eye.
If something went wrong, it wouldn't be impossible for her to make him take the blame.
So, of the thirty-six stratagems, retreat was best!
"I never expected that through such a twist of fate, I'd reach Level 99 peak and become the only Peerless Douluo in the world today..."
Feeling the fluctuations of Soul Power within him, Chen Fan couldn't help but laugh wryly.
After breaking through to Level 91 and becoming an elder of the Spirit Hall Empire, Chen Fan had been assigned to logistics. In five years, he'd cultivated from Level 91 to Level 93.
After that,
During the second level, he'd wiped out the group of ridiculous Hilichurls who wanted to destroy Mondstadt City, earning five levels of Soul Power and soaring straight to Level 98 peak.
On top of that,
Tianfeng Douluo had cleared the level to save Dvalin, raising every member of the Spirit Hall Empire by one level of Soul Power. That had ultimately pushed Chen Fan into the ranks of Level 99 peak Peerless Douluos.
"Too bad that on this continent, without someone powerful backing you, you can't become a god, let alone get a seat at the table!"
Chen Fan shook his head and headed toward the Star Luo Empire without a trace of hesitation.
With his current strength,
No one in the entire Spirit Hall Empire could stop him besides Bibi Dong, so he wasn't worried that the Spirit Masters of the empire would try to intercept him.
As for Bibi Dong...
If she hadn't taken a kick from a donkey to the head, she definitely wouldn't pursue him.
After all,
Tang San, the Sea God of the Heaven Dou Empire, was only unconscious. There was no telling whether he'd already woken up.
If Bibi Dong dared to come after him, the Spirit Hall Empire's Spirit Master army in Jialing City would definitely be slaughtered to the last.
Then how would she stand against the combined forces of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire?
"The Falling Leaf Village on the southwestern frontier of the Star Luo Empire... It's a bit far."
"I might as well cross the Star Dou Great Forest directly!"
The thought flashed through Chen Fan's mind. Without hesitating, he immediately headed in that direction.
Earlier,
The light curtain had descended, broadcasting across the entire continent.
His mighty display in Mondstadt City had surely been seen by his parents, and they would naturally be worried about his situation in the Spirit Hall Empire.
"I should hurry back and let them know I'm safe."
As Chen Fan traveled, he sorted through his thoughts.
His Martial Soul was now the Impermanence Chain.
Its control was exceptionally strong, and its destructive power was more than enough.
With his Level 99 peak Soul Power, he was confident he could kill an ordinary Peerless Douluo with one strike.
Even against a deity, he might not win, but he could definitely retreat unharmed.
"Tang San should be waking up soon over in the Heaven Dou Empire."
"As for the Star Luo Empire... During Douluo I, it doesn't have any high-end combatants to speak of. It's no threat."
"Going to the Star Luo Empire could work..."
Before long, Chen Fan entered the Star Dou Great Forest.
The trees towered into the clouds, blocking out the sun. As Chen Fan ventured deeper, a primeval aura surged toward him.
This was one of the forested regions he had to cross on his way south, still a long distance from the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Chen Fan didn't slow down, stepping straight into the woods.
But just as he had gone less than ten miles into the forest,
The chirping of insects and birds around him suddenly stopped.
An absolute silence descended.
"Hmm?"
Chen Fan came to a halt.
A strong, fishy stench filled the air, accompanied by an overwhelming sense of danger.
The ground began to tremble faintly.
It wasn't an earthquake. Some colossal creature was approaching.
Thump!
Thump!
Heavy footsteps came from the forest ahead, each one making the earth shake.
Chen Fan calmly looked forward.
Two towering trees, each requiring ten people to wrap their arms around, were shoved aside with brute force, sending splinters flying.
A figure as huge as a small mountain slowly emerged.
It was a giant bear.
Its entire body was covered in dark golden fur, and its enormous paws bore terrifying blades as sharp as swords.
It was none other than one of the seven Ferocious Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest: the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, Xiong Jun!
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