Douluo: Star-Breaking Sword God

Chapter 137 If you're not under Qian Renxue's command, I don't want to be one.
Now, severely injured and lying on the ground, he could only watch helplessly as Ling Qianyao helped Hu Liena up. Her posture, like that of a little girl with her heart pounding like a deer, filled Yan with indescribable grief and indignation.

This feeling is like that of a couple about to get married, when the husband comes home to find his wife being embraced by another man, while his wife, who is usually distant from him, has blushing cheeks and eyes full of bittersweet indignation and longing.

He was filled with resentment, yet he could do nothing but watch helplessly as his wife passively, or even willingly, endured the humiliation.

He was a classmate and friend of Xie Yue. After Hu Liena entered the Soul Master Junior Academy and gradually showed her talent, he fell in love with her.

It had been a long, long time since his first confession, and he had been pursuing Hu Liena ever since, but he had never even touched her hand.

"Ling Qianyao!"

Yan's eyes were bloodshot as he almost roared out the name.

Hu Liena, who was adjusting her mood and tidying her clothes, frowned slightly and said to Ling Qianyao, "Excuse me, Ling Qianyao, I'll be leaving for a bit."

She gently helped her unconscious brother, Xie Yue, up and placed him among the prepared healing soul masters, before walking towards Yan.

"Nana."

"Shut up!" Hu Liena glared at her. "Where did you get this temper? Ling Qianyao didn't do anything to you. Besides, if you hadn't suddenly deviated from the plan and Zhu Zhuqing hadn't broken through, we might have even won."

"Excuse me, could you please take him to the medical room to lie down?"

Yan's lips trembled as she tried to say something, but her throat seemed to be blocked, and she could only let out a muffled groan before being carried away.

"Pfft—" Zhu Zhuqing, who had walked to Ling Qianyao's side, couldn't help but laugh out loud when she saw the situation over there.

"The winners are Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing."

Bibi Dong announced the results expressionlessly, then slowly walked down from the platform, seemingly heading towards Hu Liena.

Qian Renxue stepped forward, blocking Bibi Dong's path. A smile played on her lips, a hint of confidence and arrogance in her eyes, as she slowly spoke:

"Your Holiness, you must have seen the performance of the Qingyao Phantom Team this time. I wonder what you think of the two elite students of my Heavenly Dou Empire?"
The three, touted as the strongest of the younger generation in the Spirit Hall, seemed somewhat outmatched in this battle. Instead, Qian Yao and Zhu Qing emerged victorious. It seems His Holiness the Pope should perhaps reconsider his judgment and decision-making.

Bibi Dong glanced at Ling Qianyao, Zhu Zhuqing, and Hu Liena who were walking towards her, and her lips curled slightly. She stood very close to Qian Renxue.

Bibi Dong whispered in Qian Renxue's ear, "Qian Renxue, are you so proud of yourself? Do you think that with just one 'victory,' I can accept and acknowledge you? My dear sister, you still have a lot to learn."

Qian Renxue's eyes sharpened, but she maintained her calm and composed demeanor, responding in an equally low voice:
"Sister? Humph, I hate that word. This 'sister' is nothing but an absurd title born from the intertwining of power and bloodline."

I don't expect any unconditional maternal love or acceptance from you; the shadows of the past have already etched indelible scars into my heart.

She raised her head and looked directly at Bibi Dong beside her. Their eyes met in the air, as if sparks were flying.

"The power you so yearn for and so desperately want to control, I will take away from you as well. I am more suited to be the supreme ruler of the Spirit Hall than you are, and I will prove to you that I am superior to you."

A hint of surprise flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes. This didn't sound like something Qian Renxue would say to her. Had her time as an undercover agent in Tian Dou changed her mindset so much?

Her eyes sparkled, and she said softly, "Okay, I'm looking forward to it." Let's see who will snatch away what the other person cherishes. My dear sister, you're still too green.

Ling Qianyao and his two companions had already arrived in front of Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong.

"Crown Prince Xue Qinghe." Hu Liena nodded slightly to Qian Renxue. As the Pope's personal disciple, she was practically the designated next Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall. Even when meeting the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, she didn't need to perform a grand ceremony; a simple nod was sufficient.

"Ah hello."

Qian Renxue maintained her smile.

Hu Liena frowned slightly. "I've heard that the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire is refined and gentle. Why is he staring at his own hair? Is it some kind of peculiar fetish?"

She glanced at the other person's delicate and fair face, and felt that there was a touch of gentleness in their eyes and brows.

Hu Liena's heart skipped a beat. "A hairband, or hair? This guy likes women's things? Hmm~"

Bibi Dong slowly spoke, "Now that the results of this competition have been announced, this matter is temporarily concluded. From now on, the Heaven Dou Empire and my Spirit Hall should work together on many matters."

Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing, you two are both outstanding talents who have broken the conventions of the Soul Master world and achieved remarkable results. This is the Purple Record Medal, an honorary medal that only the most promising Soul Masters can receive.

Although this should have been reserved for the most elite students within the Spirit Hall, your performance this time has shown me limitless potential.

As she spoke, Bibi Dong lightly raised her jade hand, and two medals emitting a mysterious purple light flew towards Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing respectively.

Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing both looked at Qian Renxue at the same time.

Not a member of the Spirit Hall? I bet Hu Liena was the only one kept in the dark. Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing could have been connected to the Spirit Hall long ago.

When she awarded the Purple Record Medal in front of Qian Renxue, wasn't it obvious that she wanted to snatch her away and brand her with her own mark?
Qian Renxue narrowed her eyes, but nodded to Ling Qianyao and the other person.

Ling Qianyao and Zhu Zhuqing then accepted the Purple Record Medal.

Their exchange of glances did not escape Bibi Dong's notice. She smiled inwardly and said, "Ling Qianyao, since you have accepted this Purple Record Medal, you must be someone I value."

From this day forward, I hereby grant you the right to freely enter and exit Wuhun City, and to enter the Papal Palace without prior notice.

Furthermore, although my Spirit Hall already has one candidate for Holy Maiden, we wouldn't mind having another candidate for Holy Son. Would you be interested in becoming my disciple?

"What?!" Qian Renxue's heart jolted, and her gaze instantly turned to Bibi Dong. What was this crazy woman thinking?!
Hu Liena also covered her mouth, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief. She looked at Ling Qianyao, then at Bibi Dong, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.

“However, if he were willing to join, it wouldn’t be bad, Holy Son.” This thought inexplicably arose in Hu Liena’s mind, but she quickly shook her head, a blush rising on her cheeks.

Ling Qianyao frowned and cupped his hands in thanks. “Thank you for your kindness, Your Holiness. I already have a master, and now I am under the command of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.”

If you're not under Qian Renxue's command, I don't want you.
Bibi Dong smiled knowingly and said, "In that case, I will not force you. However, I have always cherished talent. Tomorrow, you may come to the Papal Palace, and I will reward you with a treasure."

(End of this chapter)