Chapter 397: No Benefits
Facing Ye Tian's overwhelming strength, Di Jun not only refused to back down but was now filled with fighting spirit. To revive the Demon race, he had to defeat Ye Tian!
"Ye Tian, don't think that just because you're powerful, I'll be afraid of you. No matter what happens today, I will defeat you! If I can beat you, I'll make a name for myself across the world!"
"You're seriously overestimating yourself."
Ye Tian felt a bit disheartened. He hadn't expected so many people to challenge him just to gain fame, and Di Jun was now one of them. At this moment, Ye Tian hesitated—should he go easy on him?
The gap in strength between them was immense. If Ye Tian didn't hold back, Di Jun's life might be at risk. He didn't want to earn a bad reputation. If Di Jun realized the danger and chose to back down, Ye Tian would gladly let him leave, ending the matter peacefully.
He had no interest in making enemies everywhere. Smiling slightly, Ye Tian said, "You're not my match. If you're willing to leave now, go ahead. I don't want to fight you."
"What did you say? Are you admitting you're scared of me? That means I still have a chance, right?"
"How could you think that?"
Ye Tian was genuinely surprised. He had only said that to give Di Jun a way out, but Di Jun had taken it as a sign of fear.
"Ye Tian, I know exactly what you're thinking. If you really are scared of me, then kneel down and bow a few times. Maybe I'll let you go if I'm in a good mood."
"You… you're insulting me!"
Di Jun's words had clearly angered Ye Tian.
With his powerful cultivation, Ye Tian wasn't someone who could tolerate such humiliation. If Di Jun dared to look down on him like this, then Ye Tian would show him the consequences.
A terrifying force erupted from Ye Tian's body. The surrounding air changed instantly—violent winds howled, and waves of energy rippled out from him. His eyes suddenly flashed with killing intent, sharp and chilling.
Those eyes could kill.
He looked directly at Di Jun and coldly said, "I'll say it one more time. I'm still giving you a chance. Will you continue this challenge, or will you leave now?"
Seeing Ye Tian's overwhelming power, Di Jun was stunned. How was Ye Tian so strong?
"Why… why are you this powerful?" Di Jun muttered, feeling a wave of helplessness.
He had thought himself strong enough, but Ye Tian's strength clearly surpassed his. The pressure was immense.
"So, Di Jun, do you still want to fight me? I've already given you one chance, and now I'm giving you another. Think carefully—how do you plan to defeat me?"
Di Jun knew now that it was almost impossible to win. But leaving wasn't an option either. He was caught in a dilemma.
If he backed down now and word got out, others would mock the Demon Clan's weakness. As their leader, he couldn't allow that.
"I am Di Jun of the Demon Clan. If I leave now, I won't just lose face—our entire clan will! I refuse to run!"
"Is that so?"
Ye Tian replied calmly, "Alright. Since you insist, it shows you have some courage. If you want to challenge me like a true man, go ahead. But I'll warn you—if you push this fight and end up dead, you'll have no one to blame but yourself."
Ye Tian wasn't showing off his strength just to kill Di Jun. He only wanted to make sure Di Jun didn't look down on him. If Di Jun insisted on fighting, Ye Tian would teach him a lesson—but he had no intention of taking his life.
Killing Di Jun would only cause trouble. As the Demon Clan's leader, Di Jun's death would stir outrage, and Ye Tian had no interest in inviting that kind of chaos. This show of force was just meant to intimidate him.
After all, killing Di Jun wouldn't bring Ye Tian any real benefits.
"I'm coming!"
With a loud shout, Di Jun charged forward, showing his fierce determination. Though his last attack had been useless—even after using his full strength—he didn't hold back now.
Boom!
This time, his strike was even more ferocious, his power far greater.
"Is that all?"
Ye Tian chuckled. "With this level of strength, you think you can defeat me? Impossible."
Though Di Jun had grown stronger, it still wasn't enough. Ye Tian knew the world was vast, and there were stronger opponents out there—but Di Jun was not one of them.
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