Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

This was the only point that Qian Renxue couldn't understand. Based on her brief contact with Ge Long, he didn't seem like her son. Before that incident, there wasn't a trace of bloodshed about him.

When it comes to controlling military power, one cannot choose a partner arbitrarily. Qian Renxue's assessment of Ge Long had nothing to do with evil soul masters, yet he turned out to be so unexpected.

"Hmph! Of course it's for my son! Even if he really is an evil soul master, I will give the entire Douluo Continent an explanation! But that brat Qian Shui shouldn't have done anything wrong! He shouldn't have used vigilante justice! He caused the Marshal's Mansion to fall apart, how can I not hate him!"

At this point, Golong's eyes turned bloodshot and his face contorted with rage again, "Secondly, there's Xue Qinghe! He's ungrateful and turns his back on us!"

I thought you had betrayed the Heaven Dou Empire and colluded with the Spirit Hall, but I never expected this…

"Hmph!" Qian Renxue did not deny that she had selfish motives, but Ge Long had fallen into becoming an evil soul master for personal revenge, which was the most unforgivable thing. "If you really want revenge, you should go to the City of Slaughter! Kid? Compared to him, your behavior is cowardly, selfish, and like a clown!"

She understood Qian Shui's breakdown, and even in that situation, she was exercising the greatest restraint. Goron's reasons also made her understand even more why Qian Shui was so determined to try Gordon.

Because of the reckoning! Without a clear and transparent reckoning, no matter how far things go, there is no end in sight, no true conclusion!

And this uncertain ending will ultimately drive people like Goron to madness!

"All he wanted from the beginning was a fair trial! It was just that I hesitated and backed down, which drove him to the brink of despair."

Even so, he didn't fall into the abyss like you, but chose to go to an even more terrible place, which could even be said to have given your son a way out!

"A way out?! Hahahaha! So many years have passed! He's probably long dead! And why should I go into that dead end!"

The only response he received was a mocking sneer from Qian Renxue.

"impossible!!!"

"There is a way out of the Killing City. Not only do I believe he can get out, but I'm not afraid to tell you that he has already left the Killing City!"

He's my man—my dearest person. If anything were to happen to him, the City of Slaughter would have been reduced to ashes long ago.

Qian Renxue stood proudly, her expression filled with disdain and mockery. Her words were simply statements, and that was the truth!

"That one in the Hall of Offerings? That's certainly true..."

Qian Renxue did not answer, but looked at Ge Long with disdain.

Golong knew that Qian Shui had suddenly emerged back then, but the Killing City was also a well-known forbidden zone. After disappearing for many years, the world had long assumed that the monstrous genius had perished long ago.

Now that Qian Renxue has acknowledged her actual relationship with Qian Shui, given the power behind her, what she said is true. If anything happens to Qian Shui, the Spirit Hall will definitely mobilize all its forces. More than twenty Title Douluos are enough to destroy all forces, including the City of Slaughter!

"Enough with the nonsense, it's time for you to hit the road!"

With her sword pointed at Ge Long, Qian Renxue no longer wanted to continue.

With the two titled individuals having already sealed off his path, and given Qian Renxue's complete counter to evil soul masters, Ge Long had long understood that he was doomed. All he wanted to do was to confirm some of his suspicions one last time.

"The Heaven Dou Empire is thriving. Perhaps it was a mistake to seek revenge on Xue Qinghe in the first place. Whether it's the young master of the Spirit Hall or a usurper, the Douluo Continent may eventually be unified in front of this generation!"

"Congratulations in advance, beautiful angel! It's just that I won't be able to see you..."

Chapter 161 The Long Journey West

"Hello!"

Having absorbed the first stage of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, Qian Shui sneezed after a long time. "What the hell? This shouldn't be happening. With my constitution, I should be immune to all evil. Did Xiao Xue miss me?"

Qian Shui muttered to himself, stroking his chin with self-satisfaction, "Sigh, absorbing soul rings and soul bones is so satisfying, especially high-level ones. It's equivalent to years of arduous cultivation. No wonder Douluo Continent is like a greenhouse..."

At this point, his soul power level had reached the level cap of 90. As long as he added a soul ring, he could truly become a Title Douluo.

"Ugh, how could it be an external soul bone... how could it be fish skin?!"

The 100,000-year-old soul beast that Qian Shui killed this time, similar to the 'Dunkleosteus', is called the Fish Dragon King. It is a 100,000-year-old soul beast of the same level as the Demonic Tiger Whale King, and is slightly stronger than the Demonic Great White Shark King, Xiao Bai. The eighth trial requires collecting all the soul bones in the body, and external soul bones are not included.

The external soul bone that Qian Shui obtained was the skin of his entire body—the Tyrannosaurus Rex Skin Armor.

External soul bones are not known for their skills, but rather for their additional abilities. The Tyrant Fish Skin Armor can give Qian Shui the same skin defense as the Tyrant Fish Dragon King, making it a rather terrifying external soul bone.

But, "It's so ugly! Ugh!"

After activating it once, Qian Shui never wanted to touch it again. 'The armor fusion is one thing, but what's with the skin color? It's a multicolored, chaotic gray!'

The three bodyguards standing nearby were already laughing so hard they were practically convulsing, which speaks volumes.

The Dark Gold Terror Claw was activated, cutting the hundred-meter-long Tyrannosaurus Rex into pieces and placing each piece into a different soul tool. Qian Shui set off again.

...

"Nine treasures transform into crystal, the first being power!"

"What?! It only increases the power by 10%! That's no different from a regular spirit ring!"

When Qian Shui used the first soul skill of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda for the first time, he found that it was no different from the normal theoretical amplification of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Even with a 100,000-year soul ring, the amplification was still the same.

"Fine, let's try the second soul skill..."

"The first is emptiness!"

The fact that the 100,000-year spirit ring had two second spirit skills was beyond Qian Shui's expectations. "My goodness, a reversal effect?! What a jinx!"

If the normal amplification of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is positive, then the second soul skill brought by the 100,000-year soul ring is the amplification reversal!

"If this is a nine-ring upgrade, then what's the point of fighting?! Nine attributes weakened by 90%! I could just single-handedly kill the Evil Emperor! Oh wait, after all that boost from nine attributes, if I still can't win a head-on fight, wouldn't that make me look like a complete waste?!"

Ever since she was exposed, Qian Shui has completely let loose in front of the three of them, no longer pretending at all, just like right now.

"What are you looking at? I'm not pretending anymore! I'm coming clean! I'm not a Title Douluo!"

As he spoke, he chuckled dismissively, raising an eyebrow and saying in a flippant tone, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Qian Shui, I should be 21 years old this year, I have twin martial souls, a primordial spirit, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and I am a level 90 Soul Douluo!"

Ji Jiaojiao, who was about the same age, was the least skeptical, her face full of disbelief. Mu Hongchen, on the other hand, didn't care; age wasn't an issue, strength was the key. The age and strength of Qian Shui's spirit rings naturally inspired his admiration.

Only Huan Hongchen, who had experienced some enchanting events, was mentally prepared. 'So he's that young? No wonder…'

The young woman's face flushed instantly; she believed it. After all, only an older man dating a younger woman could explain why Qian Shui would run away.

As for cultivation level, it's no longer important. What's the difference between a level 90 Soul Douluo and a Title Douluo?

"Speaking of which, there's something really new. Could you help me test it out? It'll help you integrate into the Douluo Continent more quickly once you reach your destination!"

Seeing Qian Shui approaching, Huan Hongchen's face turned even redder, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

He pointed at each of the three people's foreheads, and a message attached to his mental energy was transmitted to them.

All three were stunned. The two younger ones immediately sat down to digest the information, while Huan Hongchen, whose cultivation was strong enough, reacted quickly.

"This is another language?! The language of Douluo Continent?"

"Illusory...mortal...world..."

Upon hearing Huan Hongchen pronounce his name in Douluo language, Qian Shui nodded in satisfaction. "Not bad! It seems to be working well!"

With another finger gesture, the message in Chinese was transmitted: "This is a language I developed, used as a special form of communication. No one can understand it even if you speak it!"

"What... language is this?!"

"Chinese!"

……

Life underwater is monotonous and dull. Long journeys through the water are completely unbearable. Even those with high spiritual attainment like Huan Hongchen can endure it, but the two younger ones are going crazy.

Under strong pressure, the entire submarine underwent a major overhaul.

"First, a transparent panel needs to be installed, with a sturdy outer shell that can be closed before diving into the deep sea to ensure it won't be crushed by the enormous pressure of the deep sea."

Secondly, the living area needs renovation, which requires decoration and various living functions, including the concept of 'air conditioning' that you mentioned!

Finally, there's the drag-and-drop function. The soul beasts you hunt in the sea can be temporarily transported by the submarine, so you don't have to surface immediately to deal with them!

They encountered a new island on their journey, so they stopped and, pointing to the newly planned blueprints, Huan Hongchen began to explain in detail.

Since learning Qian Shui's real age, the group stopped using honorifics, since he didn't care anyway.

"Okay, do it your way, just hurry up."

Qian Shui was very familiar with simple blueprints, as they were considered a basic skill on Earth. However, complex engineering projects like submarines were like asking him to solve a math problem, and his stress response kicked in immediately, so he handed the task over to a professional.

As a Soul Master, Huan Hongchen immediately got into the zone. Sensing the powerful aura of the technician, the formidable Qian Shui inevitably felt somewhat weaker.

Wearing slippers and swimming trunks, Qian Shui, shirtless, slowly moved away, her cultivation far removed from the mortal world.

"Since I'm just killing time anyway, let's search this area and see if there are any unlucky 100,000-year-old soul beasts left!"

Just as he was about to leave, Ji Jiaojiao stopped him.

"what happened?"

"I...I think I'm about to break through level 40, can you help me?"

Because of the previous unpleasantness, Ji Jiaojiao rarely communicated with Qian Shui. At this moment, she looked conflicted, her cheeks were flushed, she pursed her lips and flicked her bangs. Her feet, wearing black ankle boots, were rubbing against the sand irregularly. Her gaze was not on Qian Shui's bare upper body, but on her own hands, which were tangled together and looking at her with nowhere to put them.

"Sure~ But it might feel a little uncomfortable, so hang in there!"

Qian Shui nodded, not paying attention to the girl's complicated feelings. It was just helping her break through her level, which was nothing to him at the moment.

"Yes! I can hold on!"

"Okay, let's find a quiet place so as not to disturb your teacher."

"Good~"

Leading the girl to a grove of trees on the other side of the island, Qian Shui patted Ji Jiaojiao on the shoulder and asked, "Ready? Let's begin!"

"Ready! Let's begin! Ah..."

Qian Shui's originally blue pupils instantly turned blood red, and the originally hot and dry air of the tropical island instantly became cold and biting. A dense killing intent accompanied by a powerful soul pressure rushed towards Ji Jiaojiao!

Chapter 162 The Power of the Sea

"Miss, there's unusual activity at the border. The Star Luo Empire's army is beginning to assemble."

After glancing at Ge Long, whom she had beheaded with a single sword strike, Qian Renxue put away her Angelic Martial Soul and turned to leave in one direction.

"Order Xue Luochuan to prepare for defense! Tell the Pope to put pressure on the Star Luo Empire and reaffirm the peace on the continent!"

"Yes!"

"Erase all traces here and let Goron disappear! Continue onward, target: Dragon Rising City!"

"Yes!"

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