Scarlet King's roar erupted, whipping up a gale through the surrounding forest and sending fallen leaves and stones flying.
All three of his massive heads locked onto the people before him, his fangs gleaming coldly.
Scarlet King's cultivation was not especially high, but in the Star Dou Great Forest, only Di Tian, Xiong Jun, and the Myriad Demon King could decisively overpower him. Even facing the Ice Empress, whose cultivation exceeded his own, he showed no fear.
So what if he could not win? This was the Star Dou Great Forest. He was on home ground.
If it came to that, he could call for backup.
To Scarlet King, humans were the eternal enemies of Soul Beasts—despicable creatures who seized their territory and slaughtered their kind. They could never be trusted.
Bibi Dong stood unmoved beneath Scarlet King's surging pressure. Faint purple-black Soul Power flowed around her, quietly dissolving the force bearing down on her. She had only recently become a Titled Douluo, but with Evil Divine Power, several God-Given Soul Rings, and two External Soul Bones approaching the level of divine artifacts, she had no fear even of Titled Douluo above rank ninety-five.
Beside her, the Ice Empress looked calmer still.
This was not the Far North, but the Ice Empress remained stronger than Scarlet King. His threat did not change her expression. Cold air billowed around her.
With the Ice Empress and Bibi Dong protecting him, Ling Jing had no reason to be afraid. His fingers remained on the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, gently stroking her soft, fluffy fur.
Caught between them, the Three-Eyed Golden Lion sensed Scarlet King's mounting anger. Her body shifted slightly, then she raised her head and looked at him with clear golden eyes.
A wave of spiritual energy burst from her and spread outward,