Douluo Continent: Beginning with Signing in with Yan Lingji

"How dare you? When I speak to Zi Ji, when is it your turn to interrupt?" Zhao Ming sneered, casting a cold glance at Di Tian.

Although he was far from being a match for Di Tian right now, he wasn't worried at all. With the identity of the ancient Immortal Phoenix cloaking him, Di Tian wouldn't dare make a move against him. Furthermore, his current status was that of the soul beast supreme. Di Tian was, after all, his junior; it was only natural for a senior to reprimand a junior.

Hearing Zhao Ming's harsh words towards Di Tian, all the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest, including the Red King, were stunned. Even the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena, would show Di Tian some respect, yet this senior was so terrifyingly dismissive, completely ignoring the feelings of Di Tian, who was currently the strongest combatant in the soul beast realm.

After all, with Gu Yuena unable to act for now, Di Tian was the strongest presence.

And yet, this supreme presence seemed like nothing before Zhao Ming.

After all, this expert was a supreme powerhouse that even the Dragon God couldn't compare to.

Even if he no longer possessed his former power, his aura and dignity remained. Despite his current weaker cultivation, his presence as a powerful being still made others instinctively want to kneel before him.

"It was presumptuous of me." Seeing Zhao Ming's indifferent expression, Di Tian quickly apologized. He didn't want to offend such a terrifying entity.

Watching as Di Tian, the most powerful soul beast, showed him such respect, Zhao Ming felt secretly pleased. On land, aside from the overpowered existence of Gu Yuena, Di Tian was indeed the strongest.

Though it might be seen as borrowing prestige, he didn't view it that way.

If he completed his mission and obtained the five-million-year ancient Immortal Phoenix torso bone, even if he wasn't truly the reincarnation of the ancient Immortal Phoenix as they believed, he would still be considered a humanoid Immortal Phoenix.

Thus, he would still be a supreme being of the soul beast realm.

The only difference might be that, before his strength fully developed, he would act as a sort of mascot.

Casting a brief glance at Di Tian, Zhao Ming then shifted his gaze back to Zi Ji.

At this moment, Zi Ji was utterly shocked. In her memory, Di Tian was an incredibly esteemed presence. Even in front of Gu Yuena, he had never appeared so humble.

Yet, this powerful being was now groveling before Zhao Ming.

If she had previously been unclear about Zhao Ming's status as the ancient Immortal Phoenix, she understood it now. In Di Tian's eyes, Zhao Ming's status was no lower than Gu Yuena's. Furthermore, Di Tian had always followed Gu Yuena, meaning his actions reflected her intentions.

Looking at Zhao Ming's indifferent expression and his poised stance, her heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.

"Actually, you're quite remarkable—not inferior to Bi Ji at all." Zhao Ming smiled as he looked at the beautiful Zi Ji.

Zi Ji's firm and shapely figure couldn't possibly be worse than Bi Ji's. In fact, she seemed to have even more elasticity.

After all, Zi Ji was a combat-oriented soul beast, so her muscles were naturally more toned.

As one of the goddesses among the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest, Zi Ji was bound to be his eventually.

With his current status, even if he wanted her, Zi Ji would have no way to refuse.

However, Zhao Ming wasn't that shameless.

He wanted Zi Ji to willingly become his woman.

"Let's go. I want to see what that little worm has become." Collecting his thoughts, Zhao Ming said calmly, his tone full of arrogance. Zhao Ming knew that the more he acted this way, the better it fit his current identity.

Being modest wasn't suitable for him right now.

However, Zhao Ming's disdainful remark about the Dragon God startled Di Tian and the others.

But when they considered Zhao Ming's identity, someone whose origins were even older than the Dragon God, they didn't dare to say anything.

If even the Dragon God was nothing in Zhao Ming's eyes, then what were they? Hadn't they just witnessed Di Tian being reprimanded?

Seeing Di Tian, the strongest in the Star Dou Forest, being chastised by Zhao Ming without any retaliation, Xiao Wu bit her lip but said nothing. She knew Zhao Ming was always mysterious and had an extraordinary background, but she hadn't expected his origins to be this significant.

Having already heard explanations from Da Ming and Er Ming, she now understood why even the powerful Bi Ji had come to seek him out. Watching Zhao Ming in his moment of triumph, she couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.

"No matter when, you will always be my treasure." Sensing Xiao Wu's anxiety, Zhao Ming gently squeezed her hand and spoke softly.

At this moment, Di Tian and the others looked at Xiao Wu, surprised by Zhao Ming's tenderness toward her.

They had noticed Xiao Wu's presence earlier, realizing she was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast reincarnated as a human, but they hadn't paid her much attention. Now, seeing how gentle Zhao Ming was with Xiao Wu, they immediately elevated her status in their minds.

"The Soft Bone Rabbit with a hundred-thousand-year cultivation? Could it be that you were once the one living in the inner area of the Star Dou Forest?" asked the Red King, whose true form was the Hellhound, in surprise.

"Yes, I used to live in the inner area with my mother, Da Ming, and Er Ming," Xiao Wu nodded.

"So, you're from that family of Soft Bone Rabbits?" Upon hearing Xiao Wu's explanation, the other fierce beasts nodded. They then expressed their regret, "At that time, we sensed the activity of the Spirit Hall, but by the time we arrived, the battle was already over."

"It's okay, I appreciate your concern," Xiao Wu said softly, feeling a bit down as memories of her mother resurfaced.

"Don't be sad; you have me for the rest of your life." Zhao Ming smiled at Xiao Wu.

"Mm." Xiao Wu nodded and stood obediently by Zhao Ming's side.

Di Tian, the Red King, and the other fierce beasts exchanged glances, understanding the situation. Di Tian then said slowly, "From now on, Titan, Sky Azure, you two may also come to the Lake of Life to cultivate."

"Really?" Titan and Sky Azure were instantly thrilled.

They knew what Di Tian's decision meant. It signified that they were now formally accepted by the fierce beasts of the Star Dou Forest. From this day forward, they, too, would be among the beings respected by other soul beasts.

Previously, their status in the inner area had been awkward. Apart from a few troublesome soul beasts, they were nearly unrivaled there. However, in the core area, they couldn't hold their ground because most of the soul beasts at the Lake of Life had cultivation levels exceeding two hundred thousand years.

They had been stuck in a situation of neither fitting in nor being outclassed, but that status was now broken.

What they had struggled to achieve through years of hard cultivation had been accomplished so easily now.

This made them feel immense gratitude and respect toward Zhao Ming.

They knew that it was out of respect for Zhao Ming that Di Tian allowed them into the Lake of Life.

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𝙥𝗮𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣(.)𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

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