"Yes... Lord Di Tian!"
The Titan Giant Ape spoke in a voice filled with fear. Its enormous body prostrated itself on the ground as it respectfully bowed to the black-robed man.
It did not dare hesitate in the slightest, nor did it dare look at the terrifying wound on its chest. Struggling to its feet, it dragged its heavily injured body and fled deeper into the Star Dou Great Forest without looking back.
Its earth-shaking arrival stood in stark contrast to its panicked, miserable departure.
Only after that moving mountain-like figure had completely vanished from sight did the valley truly return to silence.
Qian Renxue stepped out from behind the boulder and hurried to Tang Shuo's side, supporting his swaying body. The concern in her golden eyes was impossible to hide.
"How are you?"
Tang Shuo waved a hand to indicate that he was fine, but his gaze fell upon the black-robed man known as "Di Tian."
The Beast God, Di Tian.
The ruler of all soul beasts.
Tang Shuo understood. Beneath his mask, the corner of his lips curled into an unnoticed smile.
It seemed that today's hopeless situation had been broken.
Di Tian finally turned around, his dark golden vertical pupils settling on Tang Shuo.
There was no emotion in his gaze, as though he were appraising an object.
"Come with me."
His words were brief and direct.
"No!"
Qian Renxue instinctively shielded Tang Shuo behind her. The Angelic Sacred Sword in her hand condensed once more as she warily faced Di Tian.
"Who is he? Where are you taking him?"
Di Tian glanced at her, a trace of barely perceptible disdain in his eyes.
"An ant has no right to ask questions."
An immense draconic pressure swept out from his body.
Qian Renxue let out a muffled