Chapter 24: To Hunt Down the Golden-haired Lion Mastiff, Did Di Tian Actually Team Up with Shrek?

"Don't get cocky. My Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul isn't so easy to deal with!"

Although he was clearly no longer able to keep up with his opponent in speed.

Relying on his formidable defense.

And his calm, steady temperament.

Xuan Zi gritted his teeth and held on.

From time to time, he even coordinated with his previous soul skills in an attempt to counterattack.

But the rhythm of the battle was now completely under the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff's control.

He was gradually regaining the initiative.

"You're thick-skinned and strong, but you're far too slow!"

After landing several consecutive hits.

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff had finally found the right approach.

Forget the Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul before him—even if a real Taotie came, it would be helpless.

Because the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff retreated after every strike.

He was not greedy.

Each time he left behind only one or two claw marks, the cunning Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff would fall back.

Even if Xuan Zi's Martial Soul could continuously heal itself.

What it ultimately consumed was still his core Soul Power.

A human's stamina could never compare to that of a soul beast more than four hundred thousand years old.

Before long, Xuan Zi was panting heavily.

Several bloody marks had also appeared across his Martial Soul Avatar.

It was obvious.

If this pressure continued at this pace.

Taotie Douluo would not be able to hold on!

"You bastard!"

"If you've got the guts, fight me head-on!"

"Didn't you want to devour my Taotie? Come on, then!"

It was clear that Xuan Zi was already rattled.

Because he understood.

In his current state, he could only last a few more minutes at most.

Once the Martial Soul Avatar's effect was shattered.

He would become meat at the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff's mouth!

But this soul beast was clearly different from the others.

No matter how Xuan Zi provoked him, he refused to take the bait.

He continued maintaining his own attack rhythm.

Strike once, then switch directions!

He was far too clever!

"Old man, I think you've nearly exhausted your Soul Power. Why not just give up?"

"I'll give you a quick death. I promise it won't hurt!"

Sensing the despair in his opponent's eyes.

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff smiled.

Sure enough, supported by his overwhelming stamina.

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff's advantage was simply too obvious.

But just as he was becoming complacent.

A sharp tearing sound suddenly came from overhead.

Then a scorching stream of fire poured down!

"Whoosh!"

"What's that?"

As he dodged, the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff also saw where the attack had come from.

It was a massive firebird.

More precisely, it was Yan Shaozhe's Bright Phoenix.

"Another one coming to die?"

It was Yan Shaozhe, who had returned after leaving earlier.

Although the sudden attack had not injured the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff.

It interrupted his suppression of Xuan Zi.

Giving the Taotie Douluo, who had been under relentless attack, a chance to catch his breath.

"Shaozhe, why did you come back?"

Seeing his companion descend from the sky.

A trace of delight appeared in Xuan Zi's eyes.

"Hehe, everyone was worried about you, so they sent me back to take a look!"

"This soul beast looks pretty troublesome, to have worn even your Taotie out until you're panting!"

Facing the two Super Douluo from Shrek Academy.

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff's expression barely changed.

"Hehe, little phoenix!"

"Did you come back specifically to be buried alongside your companion?"

To the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff right now.

It made little difference whether there was one opponent or two.

Because after his clash with Taotie Douluo.

He had already found his method of attack.

Even if the two worked together, they still could not match the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff's speed.

"You soul beast, don't underestimate us humans!"

It was clear that Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe had been longtime partners.

They merely exchanged a glance before quickly coordinating with each other.

"Xuan Zi, hold him down while I roast him!"

"Alright!"

"But be careful. That guy can breathe fire too!"

"No problem. I'm an expert at playing with fire!"

"And who told you I came alone?"

As Yan Shaozhe slowly rose into the air.

Two black shadows suddenly flew backward out of the nearby grass.

They were Myriad Demon King and Demon Spirit in their Wraith Servant forms.

Though they had not yet dissipated, their bodies seemed to be wrapped in a layer of green light.

They also looked utterly listless.

As if they were being suppressed by some sort of power!

"What's going on?"

The answer soon appeared.

It was actually the Emerald Swan.

The woman known as the greatest healer in the Star Dou Great Forest.

She was slowly walking over.

At the same time, Di Tian, transformed into human form, appeared behind her!

"Oh?"

"The Emerald Swan's life force can restrain my Wraith Servants?"

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff quickly figured out the reason.

These Wraith Servants represented the power of the undead.

But the Emerald Swan wielded the opposing power of life.

The two forces countered each other.

So...

It truly was one thing restraining another.

But that was not the important part.

The important question was: how could Di Tian, who had never been on particularly peaceful terms with humans, possibly...

"Lord Beast God, I hope our cooperation this time will be pleasant!"

Upon seeing the two high-level soul beasts that had just joined the battle.

Xuan Zi immediately perked up!

Two elite Super Douluo from Shrek Academy, along with the soul beasts ranked first and fourth in the world.

They seemed like an enormous net.

Closing around the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff.

"Lion-dog, let's see where you can run today!"

Di Tian looked at the two human soul masters in the sky, then at Bi Ji beside him.

At last, he accepted reality.

Perhaps this was also the first cooperation between the soul beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest and Shrek Academy.

Their purpose was to hunt down the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff.

"Di Tian, when did you become a human's lackey?"

"Are you planning to sacrifice every soul beast in the Star Dou Great Forest to the human race?"

Seeing this alliance of powerful foes before him.

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff suddenly felt his scalp tingle.

Di Tian alone was already difficult enough to deal with.

Now there were two top human soul masters as well.

And the Emerald Swan, who could restrain his Wraith Servants.

This was troublesome!

"Quit running your mouth!"

"Today, I will rid the Star Dou Great Forest of a scourge like you!"

Di Tian was still Di Tian.

This fellow was clearly only trying to eliminate a rival, yet he insisted on dressing it up as ridding the world of evil. This old Black Dragon was truly hypocritical!

"Di Tian, you cunning bastard!"

"You've completely disgraced soul beasts!"

"Fine. This day next year will be your death anniversary. Wash your neck and wait!"

Although the encirclement around him was steadily shrinking.

The Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff was not panicking in the slightest.

He was still searching for an opening to escape alive!

"Myriad Demon King, Demon Spirit, can you two useless fools still move?"

At present, the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff had very few cards left to play!

So it was time to risk everything!

"Woooo!"

Upon receiving their master's summons.

The Wraith Servants, already extremely weak, still struggled to straighten themselves.

"I'll give you new opponents!"

"Go help me hold off Shrek Academy's two Super Douluo!"

"You don't need to hold them for long. Keep them occupied for three minutes, and I'll deal with this old Black Dragon and his mistress!"

When facing such a hunt, one absolutely could not panic.

Wiping them all out in one go was clearly unrealistic.

But picking them off one by one was still possible.

"As you command, Master!"

The next moment, utterly disregarding their weakness.

The two Wraith Servants immediately pounced at Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe with claws and fangs bared!

At the same time, Di Tian, the Beast God, took the initiative and confronted the Golden-Haired Lion Mastiff.

"Kid, I only suffered earlier because you caught me off guard!"

"Now, prepare to endure the Beast God's wrath!"