Douluo Continent: A Thousand Miles of Cultivation

Di Tian's eyes turned sinister. "Humans! Humans! Bi Ji, don't try to stop me this time. This world is meant to be ruled by us. These humans have threatened the very survival of our race!"

"Oh? Interesting!" Qian Shui was no longer the lazy, cynical, and indifferent person he usually was. His eyes showed a seriousness that was rarely seen. His aura was rising, and a faint killing intent emanated from his body.

That look seemed familiar; Bibi Dong had seen it before, and so had Xue Di.

The last time Bibi Dong saw Qian Shui like this was in the City of Slaughter, and the time before that was when Qian Renxue went to carry out the Heavenly Battle Plan.

Even when she abandoned him in the Star Dou Great Forest, Bibi Dong had never seen Qian Shui like this. But every time he showed such an expression, it meant someone was about to suffer, like Bibi Dong herself. Her now disheveled and flowing long hair was proof of that.

Bibi Dong knew that Qian Shui did those things for Qian Renxue in the past, but she didn't know what Qian Shui was doing now.

But the Ice and Snow Maiden, who hadn't moved an inch, could see it more clearly.

Xue Di's personality is quite similar to Qian Shui's. Generally speaking, if you spend a lot of time with them, you'll find that they are quite silly in their daily lives, and are not as aloof as they seem to outsiders.

Looking silly doesn't mean you're really silly. Some people deliberately make you think they're silly, while others are genuinely clueless. But these people are definitely not stupid.

Just like when Xue Di and Bing Di appeared at the gate of Tian Dou Royal Academy, Qian Shui rushed over immediately, and he had the same expression back then.

"Are you worried that Di Tian and the others will launch a beast tide? Or that they will run into the human world and slaughter everyone?" Xue Di looked at Qian Shui with the same expressionless face that kept people at a distance, but there were no other people or beasts in her eyes.

Di Tian's eyes narrowed, and he roared, "Ice Queen! This is not the far north! Your actions give me reason to believe that you have betrayed the Soul Beast race! What if I kill you on the spot?!"

Di Tian did indeed intend to unleash a beast tide. Perhaps the murderers' appearance was due to the overwhelming aura of Qian Shui and the aftershocks of the battle, which startled them, leaving them somewhat grumpy upon waking.

However, Qian Shui's words to Bi Ji completely enraged him. Coupled with the fact that there were too many and too powerful human experts in front of him, Di Tian truly felt that he and his beast brothers might be wiped out.

However, if you include all the soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest, then it's a different story; no matter how strong the opponent is, they only number nine.

However, the positions of the Ice and Snow Emperors were too ambiguous, and the Ice Emperor's attempt to cover up his escape could not be hidden from anyone or any of the ferocious beasts present.

Di Tian couldn't help but suspect that the Ice and Snow Emperors had become traitors, and that the awakening of the ferocious beasts was a deliberate act to lead the way for Qian Shui and Bibi Dong to obtain more soul rings. They were complete collaborators!

With a slight smile towards Hyotei, Chisui also smiled wryly.

If human conflict is divided into factions, with each fighting to the death and the killing between people never ceasing, then the appearance of an existence like Di Tian renders all internal human issues irrelevant.

Indeed, in her previous life, Qian Shui greatly admired Di Tian, ​​the true leader of the soul beast race, rather than the mentally unstable Golden Dragon King or the love-struck Silver Dragon King. This golden-eyed black dragon was even more deserving of the title of leader of the soul beast race than the Dragon God.

However, being in the midst of it all, one's stance is almost everything. At this moment, Qian Shui represents the human race! It is precisely because she values ​​Di Tian that Qian Shui is paying extra attention and taking this—the Beast God—very seriously!

But it was so simple that even Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu failed to see it, and it was Xue Di, a soul beast, who revealed it.

Just like human titled Douluo, who are powerful enough to easily slaughter cities and destroy countries, but humans are still humans and always have a bottom line.

But soul beasts are different. The strength of ferocious beasts goes without saying, and they have no bottom line. In the eyes of soul beasts, humans are just food, and humans see soul beasts in the same way.

If it were a case where humans, as primates, had an overwhelming advantage in a duel, that would be one thing. But it's completely different with ferocious beasts, because of their intelligence and ability to transform into humans.

"Di Tian, ​​stop trying to evade the issue. Xue Di has nothing to do with this!"

Stop trying to scare me with your "Dragon God Claw" nonsense! Either go back and sign a non-aggression pact with me, promising never to show your face again, or... right here and now, I'll cripple you!

"I'll turn all of you ferocious beasts into spirit rings and spirit bones!"

As Qian Shui finished speaking, the Killing God Domain suddenly activated, covering the entire universe and locking onto all the ferocious beasts, including Di Tian. Even the Asura Demon Sword was excitedly glowing with blood-red light.

Non-my family, its heart must be different.

Regardless of whether this statement is entirely true, there's one crucial point: no one can guarantee that awakened ferocious beasts won't suddenly storm into human capitals and wreak havoc. Therefore, the safest approach is to kill them all on the spot! Fortunately, nine powerful individuals have gathered, including three peerless Douluo, and they have the capability to do so!

Along with the flowing waters was the Angelic Domain of a Thousand Streams. Unlike Bibi Dong, this grandson-in-law, from resolving the Heaven Dou Plan to settling the Bibi Dong incident, had earned the recognition of the Spirit Hall's Judgment Elder, the High Priest of the Angel God, one of the strongest figures of the era, in both strength and wisdom.

This is the most important reason why he felt at ease entrusting the decision-making power of such an important matter to Qian Shui. At least Qian Daoliu felt that even he and Bibi Dong were not as good as Qian Shui.

Similarly, Bibi Dong also unleashed her own killing domain, and the atmosphere became tense once again.

"Hahaha! Human! I must say you have great courage! With such a lineup, it's no wonder you were able to hunt down the Evil Eye Tyrant and obtain his spirit ring!" Even when facing three peerless Douluo, Di Tian remained fearless.

It wasn't just because he had absolute confidence in his divine skill, the Dragon God Claw, but also because he had absolute confidence in himself.

At least for him, although he defeated the Evil Emperor at the cost of serious injury, it was because the Evil Emperor's Light of Time and Space was too special.

If it comes down to sheer strength, even a human Limit Douluo or the million-year-old Deep Sea Demon Whale King would be no match for him.

"You've got guts! If you can withstand one of my moves, you'll have to beg me to agree, what's wrong with that!" After glancing at the lake deep in the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian actually said such a thing.

With a slight smile, Qian Shui understood the reasons behind what seemed like a case of someone trying to take advantage of someone else, but he was indeed not afraid of the so-called divine skill, Dragon God Claw.

"Very well! You're very confident! But I must say, if you can withstand one of my attacks and survive, I'll spare the other ferocious beasts! Especially this Emerald Swan!"

Chapter 266 A new beginning

When Heaven unleashes its murderous intent, stars shift and constellations change; when Earth unleashes its murderous intent, dragons and snakes rise from the land; when man unleashes his murderous intent, Heaven and Earth are overturned.

At least, that's what Ning Rongrong, who was still at the Crown Prince's residence in the early hours of the morning, thought.

"Monday, January 1st, Winter of Douluo Calendar 2645 / Heavy Snow"

"A new year has begun, and I'm fifteen years old this year."

Since returning from the Spirit Hall finals, everything has moved too fast, just like the promulgation, confirmation, and implementation of this new calendar.

That woman (crossed out), after returning from the Spirit Hall finals, revealed the three discs of 'Dunjia Qimen': the Three Wonders and Six Instruments, the Eight Gates, and the Eight Gods.

With all this happening, the laws governing the world's operation were accurately determined, and the Douluo Calendar was re-planned.

365天为周天之数，分12月，7个太阳日为1周，共52周余1天的新斗罗历被制订了。

Today marks the beginning of the new year in the Douluo Calendar 2645, the first day of the new calendar's promulgation and implementation, and this day has been officially established as the first month of the new year.

The decree signed by the Crown Prince's Palace officially took effect, and the following half-month period would be the New Year holiday, lasting a full 15 days.

If it were me in the past, I would have been very happy to have this rare leisure time amidst the painful study and practice.

Too many major events have occurred in the past year, the most shocking of which was the Spirit Hall's detention of the Empire's Crown Prince Xue Hong!

This event is destined to have a far-reaching impact, because the subsequent effects are simply too great!

Not to mention that after returning to Heaven Dou City in a fit of rage, Brother Xue immediately announced the dismantling of all the branches of the Spirit Hall, even the Spirit Temple in Heaven Dou City itself was announced to be dissolved.

It seems that the Spirit Hall's actions angered the entire population of the Heaven Dou Empire. Such actions can be described as surprisingly smooth and successful. Even members of the original Spirit Hall branch announced on the spot that they had joined the Empire's camp and declared their defection from the Spirit Hall.

The once arrogant Bishop Salas fled Heavenly Dou City in utter disarray!

I suppose all of this is the consequence of Qian Renxue's awful behavior?

This not only dragged the Spirit Hall's lofty status and prestige down into the abyss, but also caused its internal leadership to fall apart and nearly disintegrate.

That kind of woman is actually Brother Shui's fiancée? She even slept with the child of Brother Shui's disciple, humiliating him so severely in front of the entire continent. Does she have any shame?!

Haha! I really feel sorry for Brother Shui! Unlike Rongrong, who would definitely think of Brother Shui wholeheartedly~

But that's fine too. Brother Shui has completely lost patience with that woman and is now going against the Spirit Hall!

Not only Minister Yin, but even Brother Shui's teammates from back then have all left the Spirit Hall, and even brought several Title Douluo with them. This is truly a great thing!

They joined the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, which immediately made the open-minded academy the undisputed number one academy on the continent. Their former opponents in the elite competition were now all classmates.

That famous 'Iron Shark' is not assertive at all in normal times; she's incredibly gentle. It's said that she was even more docile when she was younger.

Sasha's arrival was truly welcomed, not only because of her impressive resume, but also because of her kind personality.

In comparison, Qian Renxue is such a fool! Doesn't she realize that Soul Masters also have nations? How much has she indirectly helped the Empire by doing this?

She's prepared to grow old and die in Wuhun City!

Anyway, her mother, the powerful Pope Bibi Dong, has announced her seclusion, and the entire Spirit City is practically at a standstill. Their Spirit Hall is practically fighting each other to the death! This is fantastic! (Except for Brother Shui!)

It's just a pity for Hong'er; he'll never have the chance to inherit the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire...

Because of this incident, I will never see that silly older sister again. She and Brother Xue have completely changed.

Just like today, at the beginning of the new year, they are still working overtime without any intention of resting. After a brief gathering at the Crown Prince's residence, they returned to the council hall to work.

I don't know if it's just my imagination, but it seems like my sister is giving me special attention.

Originally, she only focused on taking care of me in terms of cultivation, but now that she has taken charge of the entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy, she takes me with her in everything.

Although the demon's training has decreased and his level is slightly lower, his strength has been steadily increasing.

My sister said that the Human Plate Eight Gates Technique in Qimen Dunjia is very suitable for me, and it is indeed true.

The eight gates—Rest, Life, Injury, Block, View, Death, Shock, and Open—correspond to the eight directions. Using soul power, a Qimen formation is unfolded. Within the formation, these eight gates serve as boundaries, triggering spatial changes within the Qimen formation. This is known as the Eight Gates Transfer.

The Eight Divine Powers of the Divine Plate and the Eight Trigrams Technique of the Earth Plate are also quite powerful. Zhu Qing is proficient in the Eight Divine Powers, and his combat strength is far beyond the reach of other offensive types of the same level.

However, the territory is still too complicated; just looking at it gives me a headache. Although the entire Qimen Dunjia system has been opened up, apart from the original leader of Tianshui Academy, only Shui Shui, who is proficient in all three plates, has mastered the Bagua techniques.

My sister won't tell me, but this is probably a method created by Brother Shui.

Indeed, Brother Shui is the best!

Everything in the empire was moving in a positive direction, except for the most suffering elder brother and sister, Xue.

Perhaps without Hong'er, they have truly gone completely mad; their goal is actually to unify the entire Douluo Continent!

When I saw the Soul Guidance Corps, I even started to think that such crazy talk could actually be realized?

Is it really a good thing for Brother Xue to personally take control of a legion? At least the royal family and other nobles are all eager to make their move.

But none of that matters anymore. What matters most to people is hope. If this is hope, then it's not a bad thing if it can make Brother Xue and Sister feel a little better.

This is the first time I've written this. I took advantage of a break from the gathering to write it in the council hall of the Crown Prince's residence.

Although I don't know when it started, I somehow ended up having a permanent desk here.

Seriously, is my sister training me to be a consul? This kind of work is tiring and boring; let whoever wants to do it do it!

Never mind, Brother Shui is still waiting for Rongrong~ I never expected to see Brother Shui on the last day of the year, it's so great!

After closing her notebook and storing it in her spatial soul tool, Ning Rongrong got up and left her seat in the Crown Prince's council hall.

Ning Rongrong glanced at Xue Qinghe, who was still busy amidst the mountains of materials piled up in the main room, and chose not to disturb him.

She smoothed her long hair, smoothed out her blue winter coat adorned with white fur trim, and quickly left the Crown Prince's council hall, her legs lightly treading on the blue ankle boots that matched her sky-blue winter dress.

Outside the council hall, snowflakes were falling heavily, but under the dim yellow light of the Crown Prince's residence, they seemed as warm as burning charcoal. Although she was breathing out warm white breath and rubbing her little hands, Ning Rongrong's heart was burning with excitement. Perhaps it was because of the cold weather, but her little face was also flushed.

"Achoo! Achoo! This shouldn't be happening?!"

Ning Rongrong walked towards the man who was sneezing repeatedly, wearing the standard silver-white plate armor of the Crown Prince's Palace guards and a mask of the same specifications.

Although others might not recognize her, Ning Rongrong, who came to the Crown Prince's residence for the New Year's banquet, recognized Qian Shui at a glance, even through the mask.

"Brother Shui, are you still standing here? Are you really not going in?"