Chapter 285: Di Tian's Battle with the Spirit Empire
High above Heaven Dou City, Bibi Dong and the Spirit Empire's forces clashed fiercely with Di Tian and Bear Lord. Both sides were seething with rage. Bibi Dong's forces had nearly achieved total victory over the Heaven Dou Empire, only for Di Tian and Bear Lord—two of the most formidable soul beasts in existence—to appear unexpectedly. According to Yang Potian's previous intelligence, Di Tian was an 800,000-year-old black dragon, and Bear Lord was a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear exceeding 400,000 years. Both were legendary soul beasts of the highest caliber.
Bibi Dong thought to herself: If we could defeat one of these creatures with the combined might of our Titled Douluo, it would be an incredible gain.
Di Tian, on the other hand, was furious. He had pushed himself to his limits to reach Heaven Dou in time, yet the Clear Sky Clan had still been annihilated, and Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were nowhere to be found. The Silver Dragon King's mission had effectively failed, which would impact their plans moving forward.
Bibi Dong, in her Death Spider Emperor form, struck with one of her most destructive single-target attacks, Eternal Slash. This skill was notorious for bypassing physical defenses and reducing energy defenses by 50%. If hit, the victim would suffer wounds that spread endlessly, with only spirit power able to stop them. Should that power deplete, death would be inevitable.
Golden Crocodile Douluo unleashed his full power alongside her, launching his Sky-Rending Crocodile Claw—a massive golden claw that extended several dozen meters—to tear into Bear Lord.
In response, Di Tian and Bear Lord fought back with equal ferocity. Bear Lord transformed into his true form, a towering 15-meter Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, and met Bibi Dong's attack head-on with his Dark Gold Terrorclaw. His claws, sharp with an intense gold gleam, could slice through the very earth.
Di Tian's attack was even more terrifying. He summoned a black longsword that radiated an aura of sheer destruction—his Black Dragon Sword.
When the two sides clashed, the impact forced Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo back by several dozen meters. Bear Lord was only pushed back a few meters, while Di Tian barely took half a step back. This single exchange revealed that Di Tian's power far surpassed the others', as he withstood their joint attack with minimal recoil.
Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo exchanged a glance, both deeply shocked. Di Tian and Bear Lord were even more powerful than they had anticipated.
The initial skirmish achieved little, so Bibi Dong transformed further into her Death Spider Queen form, and Golden Crocodile Douluo assumed the colossal figure of the Golden Crocodile King as they both launched full-scale assaults on Di Tian and Bear Lord.
For a few minutes, neither side gained the upper hand, though Bibi Dong could barely hold her own against Di Tian, while Golden Crocodile Douluo struggled against Bear Lord. The two sides traded blows at an astonishing speed, with hundreds of rounds exchanged in mere minutes, but the formidable resilience of Di Tian and Bear Lord made victory seem remote.
More Titled Douluo soon arrived to reinforce the Spirit Empire's side. Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo were the first to join, brandishing their massive Dragon Subduing Staffs in support of Golden Crocodile Douluo. Qingluan Douluo and Lion Douluo, both Level 97 Titled Douluo, came to assist Bibi Dong. Although they couldn't fully match Di Tian's strength, their relentless attacks were deadly and focused.
Sharp whistling sounds pierced the air as Lightwing Douluo launched a barrage of arrows from his Lightwing Bow at Di Tian and Bear Lord. Each arrow carried a powerful impact, and with the devotion of the worship hall members, the group's teamwork was seamless, making their attacks brutal and relentless.
Despite the onslaught, Di Tian and Bear Lord were fearless. Their defenses held strong, and any arrows from Lightwing Douluo that came close were promptly repelled. Di Tian's physical resilience was such that Lightwing Douluo's normal attacks barely scratched him.
Seeing this, Lightwing Douluo activated his spirit weapon's true form, transforming his bow into a massive Lightwing Bow. As his eighth spirit ring glowed, he fired a powerful white arrow that seemed to freeze the very air as it shot toward Di Tian and Bear Lord.
With the Spirit Empire's forces now in full battle mode, countless Titled Douluo unleashed their true forms. The sky itself darkened, and two massive Dragon Subduing Staffs crashed down, one being Qianjun Douluo's ninth skill, Bodhi Manifestation, and the other, Jiangmo Douluo's ninth skill, Salvation of All Beings.
Amidst the chaos, Di Tian roared and transformed into his true form: a gigantic black dragon over 100 meters long, radiating a terrifying aura. His self-created soul skill, Black Dragon World Annihilation, seemed to shake the heavens and the earth.
Faced with such overwhelming power, the Spirit Empire's forces unleashed their strongest spirit abilities in unison, yet they still fell short. Di Tian's strike sent the two massive staffs flying, and many Titled Douluo's true forms struggled under the pressure. Even Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo were shocked by his immense power.
Bibi Dong attacked once more with Eternal Slash, while Golden Crocodile Douluo unleashed his own hundred-thousand-year ninth skill, Golden Giant's Wrath, which boosted his power to the absolute limit, as the Golden Crocodile King's figure radiated an all-consuming aura.
Both sides fought to a standstill, with several more Titled Douluo closing in to assist in the fight against Di Tian and Bear Lord.
Assessing the situation, Di Tian realized that if all the Spirit Empire's Titled Douluo attacked him and Bear Lord together, they might be forced into a dire situation. Moreover, he sensed the faint presence of another Extreme Douluo, indicating a powerful adversary possibly observing the battle.
Recognizing the mounting risk, Di Tian let out a powerful dragon's roar and withdrew with Bear Lord, swiftly leaving Heaven Dou City's vicinity.
A voice thundered across the sky: "Humans, mark my words—I will return to settle this!"
Bibi Dong and Golden Crocodile Douluo exchanged a wary glance. Di Tian and Bear Lord's might exceeded their expectations, marking them as serious threats in the future.
Bibi Dong's face darkened as she issued a command. "Everyone, regroup immediately. We move on to the next stage of our plan."
Obediently, the Titled Douluo gathered, organizing themselves to resume their march.
In the shadows, Yang Potian watched, slightly amused. Interesting, he mused. Di Tian didn't even use his full strength before retreating.
After leaving Heaven Dou City, Bear Lord, still fuming, spoke up. "Di Tian, what's the meaning of this? Their strength was impressive, but nothing that should have forced us to retreat. And you held back as well!"
Di Tian's expression was grim as he shook his head. "I used most of my strength, but the Spirit Empire's forces were numerous, with more than a dozen Titled Douluo. If that old man from the last Heaven Dou battle had joined, I could have escaped, but you might not have."
"Besides, during our fight, I sensed a hidden figure watching us, one who felt like an Extreme Douluo. If that individual had intervened, we would have faced serious trouble."
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