Douluo Continent: My name is Yang Jian, and I achieved sainthood through my physical body

Why didn't you stop him?

The Demon King's voice carried a hint of reproach, but more so of helplessness and fear.

“You know Xiong Jun’s temper perfectly well, you should—”

"I had no idea about this; Xiong Jun went there secretly on his own!"

Brigitte's voice rose a few decibels, and tears were already welling up in her eyes.

"I have already informed the Crimson King and Purple Princess, they should..."

"We're here."

A deep voice came from the woods to the south, accompanied by heavy footsteps.

Zi Ji appeared at the edge of the woods. She wore a deep purple dress, her hair was as black as ink, her face was bewitching and cold, and her purple eyes gleamed with a faint light in the twilight.

Her pace was neither hurried nor slow, her gait elegant and composed, as if she were walking in her own backyard.

Beside her followed a burly figure, the Crimson King, whose three heads swayed in the twilight, each looking around, its six eyes gleaming with a warlike and excited light.

He was a size taller than both the Demon King and Bi Ji, his muscles bulging, like a moving mountain.

He walked beside Zi Ji, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly.

Zi Ji walked to the edge of the Lake of Life, stopped, and looked at Bi Ji and the Demon King with a scrutinizing gaze in her purple eyes.

She noticed the tears in Brigitte's eyes and the Demon King's clenched fists, and raised an eyebrow slightly:

"What exactly happened? You all look like the sky has fallen. What trouble has that brute Xiong Jun gotten himself into this time?"

Brigitte took a deep breath and recounted what had happened.

Although she tried her best to keep her voice steady, every word she spoke revealed an uncontrollable tremor.

"Xiong Jun went to Tianqing City. He's going to kill Yang Jian to avenge his woman. But that Yang Jian... that Yang Jian is simply not someone he can handle. I've seen that human, and the Demon King has seen him too. We all know very well that even if Xiong Jun were to join forces with any one of us, we couldn't possibly defeat him."

Zi Ji's brows furrowed even more, and a thoughtful glint flashed in her beautiful purple eyes.

She turned to look at the Crimson King, as if seeking his opinion, but the Crimson King's lips curled into a disdainful smile, his three heads shaking simultaneously, his six eyes filled with contempt.

"Bridget, were you scared out of your wits by that human?"

The Red King's voice was rough and loud.

"He's just a mere human, what can he possibly do to us? Even if he's powerful, how powerful can he be? We are ferocious beasts, the rulers of the Star Dou Great Forest, we've lived for tens of thousands of years, what haven't we seen?"

His three heads turned towards Brigitte simultaneously, their eyes filled with a mixture of mockery and impatience:

"Although Xiong Jun isn't very bright, his strength is undeniable. Even a peerless Douluo among humans wouldn't find it easy to kill him. It's perfectly reasonable for him to demand revenge on the person who killed his spouse. Why should we stop him?"

Zi Ji nodded slightly. Unlike the Crimson King, her expression was not exaggerated, but her attitude was equally clear.

Her voice was cool and calm:

“The Crimson King is right. Although the Bear King is reckless, his strength should not be underestimated. Since that human dared to kill his woman, he should be prepared to face retaliation. Why should we stop our companion for the sake of a human?”

The Demon King's expression darkened further. He abruptly took a step forward, his long green hair moving without wind, his voice filled with suppressed rage:

"You don't understand! You have no idea how terrifying Yang Jian is! I've seen him fight with my own eyes; that kind of power is simply not human!"

"Killing a Title Douluo is as easy for him as crushing an ant. My life and Bi Ji's life were spared by him in a single thought! Now, Xiong Jun is going to find him alone. What's the difference between that and suicide?"

Chapter 203 Ferocious Beasts Join Forces

The Crimson King's three heads glared simultaneously at the Demon King, the flames in their eyes burning even brighter:

"So what? The five of us attacking together, are we afraid of just one? Demon King, when did you become so cowardly? You're supposed to be one of the oldest ferocious beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, and you've been scared out of your wits by a human?"

The Demon King's face turned bright red. He opened his mouth to refute, but before he could speak, Zi Ji interrupted him.

Murasaki's voice remained cool and clear, carrying an undeniable certainty:

“King of Ten Thousand Demons, I know you are cautious, but this time your worries are indeed unnecessary.”

"We both know Xiong Jun's strength very well. At his peak, he could even exchange a few blows with Di Tian. A mere human, no matter how strong, is at most at the level of a Limit Douluo."

"Although Xiong Jun might be at a disadvantage in a one-on-one fight, as long as we arrive in time, the five ferocious beasts working together will make even a peerless Douluo have to give way."

What makes you think we'll lose?

The Crimson King snorted heavily from the side, as if adding a heavy period to Zi Ji's words.

One of his heads turned towards Brigitte, another towards the Demon King, and the third stared at the distant forest:

"In the end, you're all just scared! Scared of a human, so scared that you don't even dare to avenge your companions, how shameful! If Lord Di Tian knew about your cowardly behavior, he would probably be so angry that he would break his dragon whip in two!"

Brigitte's eyes reddened even more, and her lips were pressed into a thin line, but she did not refute the Red King's words.

Because she knew that what the Crimson King said made some sense; it was indeed unlikely that five ferocious beasts working together would lose to a human.

But the fear deep within her was so profound that she could see those emotionless eyes whenever she closed them.

She didn't know how to explain that fear, a warning that rose from the depths of her soul, an instinctive feeling.

She could only look to the King of Ten Thousand Demons, seeking support through her gaze.

Just then, a heavy footstep sound came from afar.

The footsteps were slow and rhythmic, each step feeling like it was pounding on the hearts of everyone present.

A figure slowly walked from the other side of the Lake of Life, long black hair fluttering in the wind, golden pupils like two burning stars in the twilight.

His face was handsome yet stern, with an undeniable air of authority and power between his brows.

He wore a long black robe that fluttered in the wind, and he exuded an undeniable sense of oppression.

Di Tian has arrived.

His appearance silenced all the arguments.

The Red King shrank his neck, and the three heads that had been so arrogant just moments before lowered at the same time, like ducks being choked.

Murasaki bowed slightly in respect.

Brigitte rushed forward as if she had seen a savior.

The Demon King breathed a sigh of relief, but a new worry arose—Di Tian's decision would determine everything.

Di Tian's gaze swept across the faces of each ferocious beast, his golden pupils devoid of emotion, like two cold lamps.

He stopped on the highest rock of the Lake of Life, stood on it, and looked down at everyone present, his voice deep and authoritative:

"explain."

Brigitte recounted the events in great detail this time, from when Xiong Jun received the news to when he set off alone, from when she gathered everyone together to the present moment.

Her voice was still trembling, but it was more stable than before, because she believed that Di Tian could make the most correct judgment.

After listening, Di Tian did not immediately express his opinion.

He turned around, facing the outer edge of the Starry Sky Forest, his golden pupils gazing at the sky about to be swallowed by the night, lost in thought.

The night wind blew past him, ruffling his long hair and robes, making his figure appear exceptionally lonely.

He remained silent for a long time, so long that every ferocious beast present felt their heart pounding uncontrollably.

The Red King couldn't help but want to speak, but was stopped by a look from Zi Ji.

The Demon King and Bi Ji exchanged tense glances, awaiting Di Tian's decision.

Finally, Di Tian spoke.

His voice was as deep and steady as ever.

“The bear king’s woman was killed, and revenge is only right. Since that human dared to do it, he should bear the consequences.”

He paused, his golden pupils narrowing slightly:

"As for the strength of that human you're worried about? He's just a human, at most a Limit Douluo. Although Xiong Jun is reckless, he can withstand a Limit Douluo head-on without any problem, and even if he can't win, he won't be defeated easily."

He turned around, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the Demon King, Bi Ji, Zi Ji, and Chi Wang in turn:

"But just to be on the safe side, the four of you should go together. I don't need to lift a finger. The four of you plus Xiong Jun, five ferocious beasts working together, can even take down a Limit Douluo. If I personally show up, it will only make our Star Dou Great Forest seem cowardly."

The Demon King's expression remained solemn. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but looking into Di Tian's unquestionable golden eyes, he ultimately swallowed his words.

He knew Di Tian's personality; once he made a decision, he wouldn't change it, and any questioning would be seen as a provocation.

He could only lower his head and whisper a reply:

"Yes."

Brigitte also lowered her head, her eyes filled with lingering sorrow.

The Red King's three heads rose simultaneously, letting out a low cheer:

"That's more like it! I've been wanting to stretch my muscles for ages! Let me see just how powerful that human really is!"

His voice was full of excitement and eagerness, having completely forgotten the argument they had just had.

Zi Ji didn't speak, but nodded slightly, a hint of seriousness flashing in her purple eyes.

She patted the Crimson King on the shoulder, signaling him to quiet down, then looked at Di Tian:

"Let's set off now."

Di Tian nodded slightly, then turned back to face the forest shrouded in twilight, and said nothing more.

His figure appeared exceptionally tall and lonely in the evening breeze, like an ancient, unchanging mountain, unmoved by wind and rain.

Four figures simultaneously took to the air and sped towards the outer edge of the Star Dou Great Forest.

The Demon King flew at the very front, his long green hair leaving a long trail behind him. His brows were furrowed, and his gaze was solemn.

Brigitte followed closely beside him, her long, silvery-white hair fluttering in the wind, her face full of worry and unease.

Red King flew at the very back, and its three heads simultaneously let out excited growls.

Zi Ji stood in the center, her purple eyes fixed on the front, her expression cold and stern.

Di Tian stood by the Lake of Life, gazing in the direction they had disappeared, a thoughtful glint in his golden eyes.

He recalled the fear on the faces of Biji and the Demon King earlier—a fear that wasn't feigned, but rather emanated from their very bones.

He frowned slightly, then relaxed.