Jin Peng grunted as his golden giant was swatted away by Xiong Jun, snapping a row of ancient trees before crashing heavily to the ground.
"Worthy of Xiong Jun, whose true strength is second only to Di Tian!"
Jin Peng stood up, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
The defensive power of his torso Martial Soul, amplified by the Tidal Battle Armor, had kept his injuries light, but Xiong Jun's overwhelming strength had left him feeling awful.
"You know about Di Tian?"
Xiong Jun was quite surprised by Jin Peng's words.
They had not appeared in the outside world for a long time. How had this human learned about them?
"Of course. Di Tian, the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, the strongest Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest, and indeed the entire continent, known as the Beast God!"
Jin Peng spoke slowly.
Xiong Jun noticed his intention.
"Trying to buy time? Not a chance!"
Xiong Jun immediately pressed his advantage, lunging at Jin Peng and striking at his vital points with claw after claw.
Jin Peng said no more and concentrated on weathering the fierce assault.
But dodging was not all he could do.
Xiong Jun swept a claw across, and Jin Peng sidestepped it, using the momentum to drive a punch toward Xiong Jun's ribs.
The golden giant's fist carried the power of the tides, deep blue light gathering over its knuckles as it slammed into Xiong Jun beneath the ribs.
Bang!
Xiong Jun's enormous body swayed. He felt pain, but that was all.
"That's it?"
Xiong Jun swung a claw back at him, and Jin Peng raised his arms to block.
The golden giant was knocked several steps backward, and the tidal barriers over its arms burst apart.
Gritting his teeth, Jin