Douluo: System Cross-Dressing as Qian Renxue Empress Consort

Shua!

Di Tian's terrifying finger descended, seemingly about to strike the shield protecting Tian Meng Ice Silkworm and Li Yu.

But in the next instant, space folded and shattered—Li Yu and Tian Meng Ice Silkworm vanished.

Di Tian's strike missed its target.

A pitch-black void formed under his finger, and its boundless force rippled outward, even affecting the outside world.

Silence.

Within the sealed Star Dou Forest, a long silence ensued. No beast dared to make a sound.

They could all feel Di Tian's fury.

Di Tian stood silently, his expression grim.

"In the end, you still managed to escape..." Di Tian murmured.

Just now, he was faced with a difficult decision.

If he didn't go all out, the defense formed by Tian Meng Ice Silkworm burning its lifespan would definitely stall him long enough for Li Yu to break through the "gap" and escape.

But if he did use his full power, the sealed space would not be able to withstand it. The space would tremble, and not just the "gap," but the entire "structure" of the space would loosen.

At that point, it would ironically help Li Yu and Tian Meng escape even more easily.

A true dilemma.

Of course, he could've called upon other fierce beasts to attack the shield conjured by Tian Meng Ice Silkworm.

But even a simple thought command required several breaths to take effect.

And the entire exchange had taken place in mere moments!

Even the mental clash between him and Tian Meng had all occurred via spiritual power—it didn't even take a full breath's time.

"Da Ming, I need information on that human," Di Tian finally calmed down after a long silence.

He had already learned from the "Star Dou Destiny" that the human might be the one who previously killed the Thorn Dragon.

Though surprised at how quickly the opponent had grown, since he now had a lead, he certainly wouldn't let it go.

"Huh?" Da Ming Bull Python was stunned.

In this sealed Star Dou space, he too was a fierce beast, and not a weak one at that.

But compared to Di Tian, he was still far inferior.

"You'll understand soon enough." Di Tian couldn't be bothered to explain. His figure flashed and vanished.

"Her?" Da Ming Bull Python had already received the "Star Dou Destiny's" instruction, and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

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Shua!

As soon as they escaped, Li Yu used 'Spatial Teleportation' several more times with Tian Meng in tow, fleeing far from the Star Dou Forest.

Only when they appeared near an unfamiliar riverbank, with no detectable aura from the forest, did Li Yu finally stop.

"Hah… Di Tian… terrifying indeed!" Only now did Li Yu feel a wave of lingering fear.

He had thought Di Tian was using full power before. Though that wasn't the case, he had even had the arrogant thought—that's it?

But after Tian Meng burned its lifespan, Di Tian revealed his true strength. Even with the "Light of the Spirit" that shielded him from divine pressure, Li Yu was deeply shaken.

At that moment, Di Tian was no weaker than the "Sea God" who had manifested power back in Heaven Dou City!

After all, Di Tian was in his true form, whereas the "Sea God" had only descended as a projection through another realm—he couldn't display his full divine power.

Fortunately, Tian Meng knew Di Tian's power well and didn't hesitate to act ruthlessly. Burning its life force without flinching, leaving only one year of life.

Now, Tian Meng Ice Silkworm was extremely weak.

Even Li Yu could easily kill him now.

Tian Meng was well aware of this.

"Human, don't get any ideas. Though I'm powerless right now, I'm a million-year soul ring—a 'divine ring' level being!

With me aiding your breakthrough to Title Douluo, you'll gain unimaginable benefits!"

Tian Meng showed weakness, trying to tempt Li Yu with benefits.

"Aren't you afraid I won't reach Title Douluo within a year?" Li Yu had mixed feelings. Since Tian Meng did save his life, he wasn't in the mood to mock the chubby worm.

And he was being honest.

Though he knew he'd reach Title Douluo in far less than a year, maybe even soon, Tian Meng didn't know that.

Moreover—

He was already an eight-ring Soul Douluo.

If Tian Meng hoped to convince Bing Di to sacrifice herself, and forcefully push Li Yu to Title Douluo so that Tian Meng could become the soul ring for his second martial spirit—

It was a viable strategy.

But Bing Di's attitude could determine Tian Meng's life or death.

Besides, with Li Yu current strength, the boost from a second martial spirit would be minimal.

Bing Di would be taking a risk, and it was entirely possible for Li Yu to abandon Tian Meng afterward.

After all, a million-year soul ring meant something very different to Li Yu than to ordinary Spirit Master.

Of course, Tian Meng didn't know any of this.

So, the risk for him was truly enormous.

Seeing Li Yu speak so frankly, Tian Meng was surprised. After a moment of silence, he asked awkwardly, "Want to hear the truth or a lie?"

"Lie," Li Yu replied without hesitation.

"Uhh…" Caught off guard, Tian Meng still answered obediently, "You're a peerless genius! You'll definitely reach Title Douluo within a year!"

"That's the fakest thing I've ever heard." Li Yu rolled his eyes while focusing on recovering his soul power. "How about the truth?"

"Hehe!" Tian Meng chuckled foolishly. "I sensed the aura of divine inheritance on you. Even if it's not yours, it likely belongs to someone close to you."

"If it's someone close, I could follow them instead. If it's you, then your soul power won't be slow to rise."

"Even the 'gods' would interfere with their trials to help their inheritors if they saw a chance to gain a million-year soul ring."

"Without a doubt!"

He spoke clearly and logically, not even needing to bring up the idea of luring Bing Di to sacrifice herself yet.

"…" Li Yu was speechless, secretly admitting that one should never underestimate the mind of a true powerhouse.

But—

"How did you sense the divine inheritance aura?" That was what Li Yu truly cared about.

"Uh…" Tian Meng looked troubled, thinking for a long while before awkwardly answering, "Let's just call it a special perception of million-year soul beasts…"

"I don't believe that for a second…" Li Yu muttered but didn't push the issue.

With a thought, he brought Tian Meng into the 'Elemental Spirit Domain' space.

As for the "entrance," he had already hidden it within the space's fabric, thanks to what he'd observed earlier.

Anyone unfamiliar with spatial powers wouldn't be able to find the entrance.

"Wow!" Tian Meng gazed at the space in astonishment and began "swimming" around.

Li Yu didn't stop him and continued to restore his state.

Then, he took out the [Dark Gold Terrorclaw].