In Douluo Continent, his martial soul mutated into Blue Silver Grass.

Chapter 208 Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Ha, just a bloodsucking worm.

While Ning Rongrong was talking to them, Xue Qinghe came to Lin Hai's side.

"Shall we go and talk?"

Lin Hai didn't answer, but he proved it with his actions, taking the first step forward before Xue Qinghe.

……

I still want to know your true thoughts.

"To be honest, before that day, I realized I really didn't understand you at all. On the one hand, you supported the Spirit Hall's actions, but on the other hand, you looked down on the Pope who formulated these actions. I am also a member of the Spirit Hall. I want to know how you really see me? What is your purpose in wanting me to ascend the throne?"

"Hehehe, you... you've so bluntly said what's on your mind. Aren't you afraid I'll lie?" Lin Hai glanced at Qian Renxue out of the corner of his eye and said in a light tone.

Xue Qinghe stared intently at Lin Hai, choosing to trust her subconscious premonition—that is, to trust Lin Hai. This subconscious belief stemmed from Lin Hai saving her, not exposing her after she voluntarily revealed her identity, and a feeling she herself was unaware of, subconsciously pushing her to trust Lin Hai.

"I trust you!"

Xue Qinghe—no, it was Qian Renxue—whose sudden tone resembled a confession, left Lin Hai stunned.

She believed him unconditionally, but they clearly didn't have that much interaction! It would be understandable if Xue Qinghe were a real man, but Xue Qinghe is Qian Renxue in disguise! Everything about this feels off.

Lin Hai, being a man, naturally wouldn't know what Qian Renxue, a woman, was thinking. Moreover, having been single for 18 years in his previous life, Lin Hai could only sense that something was amiss, but he couldn't pinpoint what it was.

"Ahem!" Lin Hai coughed a few times to ease the atmosphere.

Then Lin Hai took a deep breath and resumed his icy demeanor.

"Do you remember what I said when you revealed your identity?"

"Who you are is not important to me, nor is it important to me whether the one who ascends the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire is of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal bloodline."

"I never follow any particular person; I follow my beliefs."

"Your faith?"

"The goddess of life?"

Hearing Qian Renxue say this, Lin Hai closed his eyes and said softly, "Yes and no!"

"I follow the decrees of the Goddess of Life, I believe in her ideals, and I agree with the Goddess of Life's creed, but I also have my own beliefs."

"If the creed of the Goddess of Life did not align with my beliefs, I would not have become a faithful follower of the Goddess of Life."

"What I believe in is the great love of the goddess of life."

"The mainland today may seem peaceful, but it still has many dark sides."

"In places we can't see or control, nobles still exploit ordinary people with impunity; malicious soul masters slaughter civilians, and evil, bloodthirsty soul masters kill ordinary people to cultivate."

"However, the most important thing is still war. The two great empires have been at peace for almost a century, but will things really remain peaceful forever?"

"You're from the Spirit Hall, you know the inner workings of the Spirit Hall better than any of us. Even outsiders can see the Spirit Hall's ambitions. Tell me, if the cornerstone of stability between the two empires has changed its mind, how can the war situation remain stable?"

"What I pray for is peace and prosperity for the country. I don't care who the emperor is. As long as he can bring a better life to the people of Douluo Continent, he is someone I can help."

"What I pursue is a just trial, to eradicate evil and punish wickedness, and to restore light to the mainland."

"The highest respect for life is to respect every living being's right to autonomy over life and to treat life equally."

"Do you know?"

"What?" Qian Renxue asked in confusion.

"Life never walks alone. Destruction will answer any unjust or evil act that harms life."

Qian Renxue: "It's pretty much like a just trial, isn't it!"

"The reason I acknowledge you is because your martial soul is an angel. In ancient times, human life was full of suffering. Humans were still food for soul beasts and faced threats from them every day."

"It was the first generation of angel gods who stepped forward and led the people to resist the soul beasts, which allowed humanity to gain a foothold."

"Moreover, personally, I am more inclined to believe in female angel spirit owners than male angel spirit owners."

"Women's faith in angelic justice is purer than men's. Angels are recorded as being female, and their thirst for justice is pure, unlike men, who have their own desires that can erode their judgment of justice."

"Therefore, I am willing to believe that you will be my comrade-in-arms. However, you are still a long way from the image I have in mind."

"Only when you become the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, when you truly hold the reins of power and have your own trump cards and strength, will your vision become broader. When you stand at a higher position and look at the situation of this continent, you will have different discoveries, which will be very beneficial to the Heaven Dou Empire under your rule."

"You yearn for the glory of angels to bless the land, and so do I. I also hope for peace and prosperity for the nation, and for everyone to live a happy life."

"Keep trying! You're still lacking a bit of boldness. If you had that, you would have seized the position long ago. There's been no movement at all. Sigh!"

"..." You think seizing power is that easy? Besides, I've been busy with you guys all this time! I haven't had time to arrange anything.

"The teacher said he would take action," Qian Renxue said, still unconvinced.

"Ning Fengzhi, ha, you believe everything he says, really..." Lin Hai sighed and shook his head slightly.

"I wouldn't say he broke his promise or anything, but the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always been a very shrewd person. They are good at scheming, and Ning Fengzhi is even more so. In his eyes, nothing is more important than the interests of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"This vast Heaven Dou Empire doesn't even have a Title Douluo to serve as its retainer. Don't you really know why?"

"Besides the recruitment and coercion by top-tier soul master organizations like the Spirit Hall, the three upper sects are also involved."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School sounds nice, a sect that protects the country, but in reality, it's a sect that leeches off the Heaven Dou Empire."

"They are rich and powerful. Ning Fengzhi recruits most of the best Soul Masters in the Heaven Dou Empire. Compared to the treatment offered by the Heaven Dou Empire, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is much better."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has done them a greater favor than the Empire has done them. How could the Heaven Dou Empire possibly recruit a genius with the potential to become a Title Douluo?"

"The Star Luo Empire is different. Although they don't have any Title Douluos, they have the strength of Title Douluos."

(End of this chapter)