At this point, a trace of pride surfaced in Di Jun's eyes, but it quickly vanished as he continued.
"When dynasties changed in the Mortal Realm, I was cultivating. When conflict swept the land and peace returned, I was cultivating. When divine birds and Strange Beasts appeared throughout the mountains, seas, and Great Wilderness, roaming at their leisure, I was cultivating."
"And so, today, after all those years, I finally possess strength that places me among the highest ranks of Divine Beasts."
"When I returned to the world, I discovered that the Human King who had made that promise with me had faded away on the wind, just like his dynasty."
"Today, a dynasty named Xia stands upon the land. To survive, people have established one city-state after another to protect the people of the human race."
"But between those city-states, the wild lands belong to Divine Beasts, Fierce Beasts, and their descendants."
"The sight stirred my feelings, and I decided to continue honoring the agreement I made with that Human King all those years ago."
"Even though the Human King of today is not that man's descendant."
"Still, I will never forget the promise I made ten thousand years ago. I will restrain the Divine Beasts, slay the Fierce Beasts, bring peace to the land, and make the skies and oceans places of harmony."
"But with my strength alone, it would be difficult to stand against countless Divine Beasts. So I wish to invite like-minded friends to join me in establishing the demon race and maintaining order in the world."
"Having not set foot in the world for ten thousand years, I know little of the world today."
"So, after emerging from seclusion, I first spent some time traveling through the Great Wilderness, asking about the powerful Divine Beasts