Chapter 191: Fame Spreads Far and Wide
Si Xu found the green-haired turtle rather strange. When it commented on Er-Er and the others just now, it sounded like a world-weary, benevolent old man. When it tried to flatter him, it acted like a child. And when it had been taking care of the two little turtles earlier, it behaved like an old housewife.
Truly a changeable turtle. Si Xu even suspected it had a split turtle-personality.
On the other side, Di Lintian had just come over from Si Ran’s place, his expression extremely unpleasant.
He had watched the match between Si Er and Si Ran earlier. He knew very well why Si Ran had been taken away, but he did not think it was Si Ran’s fault at all. It was simply that Si Er was too abnormal!
Si Ran only wanted to win. What was wrong with that?
If Si Er was that monstrous, was it not reasonable for his opponent to seek outside help?
Yes, Di Lintian now felt that Si Er was a “pervert.” He had only learned that word after arriving on the Ten Thousand Beast Continent.
At first he had not fully understood the meaning, nor how to use it—until he witnessed Si Er’s abilities.
This was clearly a world where strength depended entirely on contracted beasts. Yet Si Er not only possessed powerful soul pets, he had also carved out a path with his own terrifying physical strength!
Even more outrageous—when Di Lintian tried to use cultivation techniques from the Cang Beast Continent against him, he discovered that Si Er’s spells were more advanced, not requiring the long and complicated hand seals he himself needed.
Di Lintian could not understand where Si Er had learned such techniques. The cultivation traditions of the Ten Thousand Beast Continent had long been severed. The situation on the Cang Beast Continent was hardly optimistic either. Such high-level spells did not seem like something either world should possess.
He desperately wanted to obtain those techniques from Si Er. But thinking of Si Er’s horrifying strength, he temporarily suppressed that thought.
Still, high-level spells that did not require lengthy incantations were simply too tempting. He could not give up so easily.
He decided that during his upcoming match with Yu Beixuan, he would first test Yu Beixuan’s depth and formulate a long-term plan.
He had realized that Yu Beixuan and Si Er were closely connected. Perhaps Yu Beixuan could be used against Si Er in the future.
And in this match, he would beat Yu Beixuan severely—retaliating for the humiliation Si Er had inflicted on him earlier.
He refused to believe that just because he could not defeat Si Er, he would also lose to Yu Beixuan.
One monster in this world was enough.
Although on the Cang Beast Continent there were several monstrous prodigies who suppressed him, the Ten Thousand Beast Continent was smaller and shrouded in miasma. One monster was already terrifying—there should not be a second.
Di Lintian did not dare imagine that Yu Beixuan, his upcoming opponent, was precisely the second monster.
After stepping onto the platform, he habitually put on airs.
He lifted his chin and puffed out his chest, attempting to look down on Yu Beixuan—only to realize Yu Beixuan was half a head taller than him.
Yu Beixuan looked at him strangely. Di Lintian’s posture seemed stiff, as if he had strained his neck.
If that were the case, perhaps it would be better if his stiff neck never healed.
Below the stage, Si Er also looked puzzled.
I remember putting quite a bit of effort into beating Di Lintian each time. Why does he still look so intact? No aftereffects at all?
He’s a prodigy from a cultivation family, Guagua explained. Several of his direct elders hold high positions and have many treasures.
The injuries we caused him can be cured with a single pill.
Si Er felt displeased.
So we wasted all that effort on him?
Not entirely, Guagua replied. Di Lintian has always been arrogant, but on the Cang Beast Continent he was overshadowed by other geniuses.
He thought coming to the Ten Thousand Beast Continent would allow him to shine. Instead, Er-Er beat him until he was searching the ground for his teeth. That left a psychological shadow.
And remember, one of the water mirrors followed you specifically. The footage of the two of us kicking him around like a ball has already been recorded. Everyone in Qingyun Plaza saw it.
By the way, do you remember Jun Yu?
I don’t think I know him. From the name, is he Jun Bai’s younger brother?
Exactly! He and your cousin Jun Sang Sang are participating in this freshman exchange as well. Their protectors were present in Qingyun Plaza.
The Jun family already knows about Jun Sang Sang’s background and regards Si Ran as an enemy. By association, they also resent Di Lintian and Yu Feiqing.
So the footage of us treating Si Ran, Di Lintian, and Yu Feiqing like shuttlecocks has been recorded and sent back to Nanli City.
The Jun family originally wanted their clansmen to enjoy seeing their enemies’ miserable state.
But Jun Bai believes that joy shared is joy doubled. So he hired many people to replicate the recording and spread it across the continent—so everyone can witness their disgrace.
Guagua grew excited as it spoke.
That way, Er-Er and I will become famous across the entire Ten Thousand Beast Continent!
Si Er fell silent.
He could not laugh at all.
Although beating them had felt satisfying and he believed they deserved it, he only wanted to live as a low-key salted fish—not as a fierce figure known throughout the land.
He covered his face.
Good thing I already have a partner. Otherwise, with such a ferocious image spread everywhere, I might stay single forever.
Guagua thought he was worrying too much.
What are you thinking? The Ten Thousand Beast Continent respects strength. The stronger you are, the more people will want to pair with you. Even without Xuanxuan, you wouldn’t remain single for life.
As for finding someone better suited than Xuanxuan, Guagua could not say that.
Although it did not favor dark-attribute individuals, among many beasts, compatibility mattered most. Guagua felt it would be difficult for Si Er to find anyone more compatible than Yu Beixuan.
On the stage, Di Lintian could not hear Si Er’s thoughts. Unaware that his reputation had already collapsed, he continued to maintain a superior demeanor.
Unfortunately, without the advantage of height over Yu Beixuan, every attempt at posturing only made him seem inferior.
He snorted coldly and looked at Yu Beixuan with disdain, secretly releasing the pressure of his Golden Core cultivation in an attempt to intimidate him.
But Yu Beixuan’s cultivation level was slightly higher. He felt nothing at all, merely tilting his head to listen attentively to Si Er and Guagua below.
After learning what Jun Bai had done, Yu Beixuan’s gaze toward Di Lintian even carried a trace of schadenfreude.
Di Lintian was baffled. Why did his pressure have no effect? Could Yu Beixuan also cultivate?
No—that was impossible!
So he resorted to a secret family technique—one that carried a chill in the gaze, capable of making others shiver without realizing why.
But that faint chill was nothing to Yu Beixuan, who grew up in North Night City.
Yu Beixuan could sense that Di Lintian had been making small moves against him since stepping onto the stage.
But what exactly had he done?
Why had he noticed absolutely nothing?
Could Di Lintian actually be stronger than him?
That should not be the case.
