Douluo Continent: The Phoenix God Returns

Chapter 101 Confession

Martial Soul City, Elder Hall.

In the center of the hall, the enormous angel statue suddenly trembled without warning, and fine golden light began to appear on its body, emitting layers of intense golden light patterns.

Boom! The entire angel statue shattered instantly, turning into countless golden specks of light that surged in mid-air. At the epicenter of the explosion, the angel goddess Qian Renxue, her entire body covered in golden armor and her six wings gently flapping behind her, returned.

The angel's sword, held high above the head, unleashed a surge of golden flames that transformed into a golden pillar of light that shot skyward, instantly breaking through the constraints at the top of the hall. A series of massive energy fluctuations erupted, causing even the sun to lose its luster.

"Not bad, it seems that the cultivation level achieved through the test without holding back is more stable." Ye Li smiled slightly and looked at Qian Renxue.

"What?" Qian Renxue looked at Ye Li with some doubt, feeling that he was hiding something from her.

"To tell you the truth, if it weren't for my intervention, you probably would have completed your angel assessment long ago," Ye Li said.

"What exactly happened? What have you and Grandpa been hiding from me?" Qian Renxue asked, frowning.

"Let me tell you," Qian Daoliu suddenly said.

"Grandpa," Qian Renxue said, turning to look at Qian Daoliu.

"Ye Li once talked to me about the inheritance of the Angel God. In fact, both I and Poseidon from Seagod Island were sacrifices for you to eventually become gods. That was an unavoidable fact. But Ye Li told me that if I were to sacrifice myself for you, you might give up your godhood even if it meant risking the shattering of your divine position. Even if you eventually become a god, it would lead to an unstable state of mind," Qian Daoliu explained.

"So what solution did you finally come up with?" Qian Renxue asked.

"My solution for Grandpa Qian is that I used the divine core to absorb a part of your grandfather's soul. As long as I become a god, I can resurrect him. But the premise is that we must keep it from you until you finally become a god before we can tell you."

"But plans can't keep up with changes. When Nana and I returned from the secret realm, I entered the inheritance test of the Supreme God King Phoenix God. Just now, I also completed the divine test and became the Supreme God King. Before I reached my level, my grandfather and I's plan could almost be overturned, because I can help you become a god on my own." Ye Li paused before speaking.

Qian Renxue stared wide-eyed, processing this series of shocking news. She looked at Ye Li, then at Qian Daoliu, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.

After a long while, Qian Renxue slowly spoke, "So that's how it is. No wonder I always felt that something was wrong."

Her eyes revealed a complex mix of emotions: helplessness at having to hide it from Ye Li and Qian Daoliu, and gratitude for everything they had done.

Qian Daoliu stepped forward and said, "Xiaoxue, I know this may be hard for you to accept, but it's all so that you can successfully become a god and have greater power."

Qian Renxue nodded slightly, the turmoil in her heart gradually subsiding. "I know everything, Grandpa. As long as you're alright, that's all that matters."

"That's good. Live a good life with Ye Li from now on and try to have a child for him as soon as possible. Then I, your grandfather, can hold my great-grandchild again," Qian Daoliu said.

Hearing her grandfather say this, Qian Renxue's pretty face flushed red. She looked at Qian Daoliu defiantly and said angrily, "Grandpa!"

Ye Li hadn't seen Qian Renxue like this in a long time, so she said to Qian Daoliu, "Then I'll try my best to get Grandpa to help us take care of the child as soon as possible, don't you think, little Xue'er?"

Qian Renxue's face turned even redder, and she glared at Ye Li reproachfully, "You just know how to tease me."

Qian Daoliu looked at the two of them and smiled with satisfaction. "Alright, you young people can discuss it yourselves." With that, Qian Daoliu turned and left.

After Qian Daoliu left, only Qian Renxue and Ye Li remained in the main hall, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat strange.

Ye Li gently stroked Qian Renxue's hair and said softly, "How about it? Should we let Grandpa have a great-grandson sooner?"

Qian Renxue playfully punched Ye Li, "All you ever say is this." But her face was beaming with a happy smile.

Ye Li pulled Qian Renxue into her arms and said softly, "I'll deal with you tonight. Now, come with me to see my mother."

Qian Renxue leaned against Ye Li's chest, a strange light flashing in her eyes, and asked, "Mom?"

"The moment I became the Supreme God-King, I resurrected the part of my mother's soul that she left in the Phoenix God's Core using a secret technique. Let's go, she must really want to see you," Ye Li said gently, looking at Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue nodded, her face showing a hint of curiosity and anticipation, and left the Elder Hall with Ye Li.

They arrived at the Dragon Phoenix Palace, where Ye Li's mother lived. Ye Li gently pushed open the door and saw a gentle and beautiful woman sitting by the window, smiling at them.

"Mom, I brought Qian Renxue to see you," Ye Li said softly.

Qian Renxue stepped forward somewhat nervously, gave a slight bow, and said, "Mother."

Ye Li's mother, Ye hope, stood up, walked to Qian Renxue, took her hand, and said with a smile, "What a beautiful child. If Ye Li bullies you in the future, just tell your mother, and she will teach him a lesson."

A warm feeling welled up in Qian Renxue's heart, and she smiled shyly.

"Mom, do you have to be so biased? I'm the son you love the most, okay?" Ye Li said with a hint of complaint.

"You should just stay put and enjoy yourself. You've gotten four wives for free, you should be secretly happy," Ye hope said to Ye Li.

Before they knew it, night had fallen. Ye Li looked at Qian Renxue and said, "Mom, it's getting late, let's go back now."

"Go ahead," Ye hope said, waving her hand.

Qian Renxue and Ye Li left the courtyard together.

Back at their lodgings, Ye Li closed the door, pulled Qian Renxue into his arms, and said with a mischievous grin, "Now, it's time to keep my word."

Qian Renxue's face immediately turned bright red, and she said coquettishly, "You just know how to bully me." But her eyes were full of love and expectation.

Ye Li carried Qian Renxue slowly to the bedside. Their figures intertwined in the candlelight, filled with warmth and sweetness. The night was deep, and the candlelight flickered in the room, reflecting on the two of them, like a beautiful painting.

Ye Li gently placed Qian Renxue on the bed, leaned down to look at her shy and beautiful face, his eyes full of tenderness. Qian Renxue closed her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes trembling gently, and her hands unconsciously gripped the sheets tightly.

"Ye Li..." Qian Renxue murmured softly.

They spent the night in passionate embrace until the sky began to lighten, at which point they finally fell asleep in each other's arms.

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(End of this chapter)