"Could it be that we've encountered the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger?"
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng's brows were tightly furrowed, his eyes filled with immense seriousness.
After all, if his suspicions were correct—if the soul beast causing this eerie solar eclipse was the 60,000-year-old Dark Demon Evil God Tiger from the original story…
Then even if everyone here fought together, they would definitely not stand a chance against it.
Despite its mere 60,000 years, even the combined strength of two 100,000-year soul beasts—Da Ming and Er Ming—couldn't guarantee victory over it.
Tang San, who had become a Title Douluo and wielded the Sea God Trident, nearly met his end while facing it.
Thus, there was no need to question just how powerful it truly was.
"What darkness domain? What Dark Demon Evil God Tiger?"
"Chengfeng, do you know what this soul beast is?"
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng's grave tone, Zhu Fan and Ye Renxin remained cautious while turning to ask him.
Dai Chengfeng nodded and explained, "I once came across a book that mentioned this ability to create large-scale darkness. This power is called the Darkness Domain."
"It originates from a very special soul beast, known as the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger."
"Legend has it that the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was originally an ordinary White Tiger, but for some unknown reason, an evil god descended upon it, causing it to undergo a mutation."
"The White Tiger's original light attribute transformed into an evil attribute."
"And that's not all…"
"It also possesses six different attributes: space, time, lightning, strength, and wind."
Hearing Dai Chengfeng's explanation, Zhu Fan and Ye Renxin's eyes widened in shock. "An evil god, six attributes?"
Dai Chengfeng nodded firmly. "That's not even its most terrifying aspect. Its greatest threat lies in…"
"Its intelligence—it's no less than that of a human."
"Therefore, even though it's only 60,000 years old, I estimate that any Title Douluo below level 95 wouldn't stand a chance against it; whether those above level 95 could defeat it remains uncertain!"
Instantly—
The previously confident Ye Renxin and Zhu Fan, who believed that as long as it wasn't a 100,000-year soul beast, they could handle it, now looked equally grave and worried.
They weren't arrogant enough to think that their combined strength could rival a Title Douluo.
Especially since Dai Chengfeng said that even Title Douluos below level 95 couldn't possibly defeat it.
Thinking about this, Zhu Fan couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope. "We shouldn't be so unlucky, right?"
"After all, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is a result of an evil god's descent, so it should be extremely rare. And the Great Star Dou Forest is so vast, how could we possibly run into it?"
But after saying this, he felt a bit uneasy.
After all, even though the Darkness Domain had been unleashed, he still couldn't sense the enemy's exact location.
This meant only one thing—the opponent was far stronger than him, much stronger!
And he was an 83-level Soul Douluo. If the opponent was significantly stronger than him, then even if it wasn't the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, it was likely a 100,000-year soul beast.
Still hopeless either way!
Dai Chengfeng shook his head, his expression heavy. "I'm not sure yet if it really is… Here it comes!"
Before Dai Chengfeng could finish speaking, he suddenly felt a gust of wind rushing toward him. He quickly shouted a warning while raising his Heaven-Splitting Halberd to block, not even having time to release his soul skills.
He knew well that his defense might be futile.
After all, even a casual strike from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was something he couldn't withstand.
But to let himself be slaughtered without resistance was absolutely impossible!
"And besides, I still have my final trump card!"
Dai Chengfeng sensed the wisp of dark red Asura energy in his dantian. "As long as the opponent is arrogant enough to give me a chance… I just need one opportunity!!!"
All this thought flashed through his mind in an instant.
The next second—
Bang—!
A sharp thud echoed.
Dai Chengfeng felt an immense force slam into his Heaven-Splitting Halberd.
Instantly—
Dai Chengfeng crashed into Zhu Fan, then continued flying backward until he slammed into a tree and finally came to a stop.
In that brief moment of contact, Dai Chengfeng finally got a clear look at the enemy—a pitch-black tiger with crimson, bloodthirsty eyes.
Dai Chengfeng stood up, gritting his teeth. "So it really is the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger!"
"But its arrival isn't because of bad luck…"
As someone who had transmigrated, Dai Chengfeng clearly understood that due to the influence of the evil god's descent, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's cultivation speed was incredibly slow. It relied on devouring powerful soul beasts and soul masters to rapidly grow stronger.
Previously, Dai Chengfeng had suspected that it might have been attracted by the powerful soul power emanating from his uncle Zhu Fan and Ye Renxin.
But now…
"If its goal was to devour a powerful soul master, it should have attacked my uncle Zhu Fan just now. After all, Uncle is an 83-level Soul Douluo with the strongest soul power."
"And if it wanted to kill us one by one, I wouldn't be standing here unscathed right now."
"Its target is me!"
Instantly analyzing the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's purpose, Dai Chengfeng didn't hesitate for a second. "Uncle, wait for me at the spot where the first Dark Golden Terror Claw Bear died!"
He immediately channeled his soul power and dashed southward.
That direction led toward the core region of the Great Star Dou Forest.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger watched Dai Chengfeng's retreating figure, a flicker of surprise flashing in its eyes, followed by a human-like admiration, as if appreciating his decisiveness.
Then, it reluctantly glanced at Zhu Fan and Ye Renxin.
In the end, it chose not to stay but instead pursued Dai Chengfeng in the direction he had fled.
At this moment, the sky brightened again.
"What just happened?"
Back at the original spot, Zhu Fan, Ye Renxin, and Ye Lingling were still reeling from the shock of that fleeting moment, staring blankly at the departing figures of Dai Chengfeng and the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
"I don't know…"
Upon hearing Ye Lingling's question, Ye Renxin shook his head.
By now, Zhu Fan had also regained his composure.
He gazed deeply in the direction Dai Chengfeng had gone, then turned and walked away. "Let's go. Wait for Chengfeng at the spot where the first Dark Golden Terror Claw Bear died."
"Just… leave like this?"
Ye Renxin looked at Zhu Fan in disbelief. "Are we not going to help or save him?"
Ye Lingling also looked at Zhu Fan with dissatisfaction. "Aren't you Chengfeng's uncle? How can you act like this?"
Zhu Fan shook his head, his expression serious. "Although I didn't react in that split-second clash just now—and even now, I don't understand why the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger suddenly attacked us and then chased after Chengfeng—I believe Chengfeng already understands everything and has a plan."
"Therefore, since Chengfeng told me to wait for him, he will definitely return!"
"I believe in Chengfeng!"
Upon hearing Zhu Fan's words, Ye Renxin and Ye Lingling exchanged uncertain glances. "Did that clash last even a second?"
"Can there really be a plan?"
"Zhu Fan, are you really sure?"
"If we chase after them now, maybe we can still help. If we wait too long, it'll be too late!"
"Impossible!" Zhu Fan shook his head firmly. "If we could truly help, Chengfeng would have made arrangements!"
"Since Chengfeng told us to wait, our presence would only hinder him."
With that, Zhu Fan left without showing much concern.
"This Zhu Fan… does he see the Fourth Prince as some kind of divine being?"
Ye Renxin found it absurd. He still couldn't believe that anyone could instantly comprehend the entire situation and come up with a plan.
Shaking his head, Ye Renxin looked once more in the direction Dai Chengfeng had gone. "You must… stay safe!"
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