"Haha! Xue'er, welcome back to the Spirit Hall." Qian Daoliu laughed heartily, spreading his arms wide as he spoke with great joy.
"Grandpa!" The woman was overjoyed and quickly rushed to Qian Daoliu, throwing herself into his arms.
The uninvited guest who arrived in Wuhun City was Qian Renxue, whom Duan Yufan had met three years ago.
A few days ago, Qian Renxue received a message from Qian Daoliu asking her to return home.
Coincidentally, Qian Renxue had also recently broken through to the Soul Saint level and obtained her seventh Soul Ring in Sunset Forest, a 60,000-year-level Soul Ring, reaching the level of Soul Saint at level 72.
Qian Renxue still harbors resentment over her battle with Duan Yufan three years ago, so after breaking through to the Soul Saint realm, she wants to come to Martial Soul City to challenge Duan Yufan to another duel and settle the score.
After all, Qian Renxue did not gain any advantage in the battle three years ago, and given her competitive nature, she was unwilling to give up.
So when Qian Renxue received Qian Daoliu's letter, she was also heading back to Wuhun City to challenge Duan Yufan to another match. After obtaining a spirit ring in Sunset Forest, she made her way to Wuhun City.
"Grandpa, how did you know I'd be back so soon?" Qian Renxue said, hugging Grand Elder Qian Daoliu affectionately for a while.
"Oh dear, the Spirit Hall is only so small, of course Grandpa knows everything," said Grand Elder Qian Daoliu, speaking with a touch of humility.
"It's been a long time, everyone," Qian Renxue greeted the other worshippers.
The other worshippers also greeted him and returned to their rooms, leaving Grand Worshipper Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue alone in the worship hall.
"Xue'er, how many days will it take you to come back this time?" Grand Elder Qian Daoliu said casually as he led Qian Renxue to his courtyard.
"Grandpa, it's still uncertain how many days we'll stay, but it won't exceed ten days. After all, if we stay away from Tiandou City for too long, we'll inevitably be exposed. Elder Porcupine and Elder Serpent Spear are still from Tiandou City," Qian Renxue said with some helplessness.
"Sigh! Can't we just abandon the plan? You can come back and focus on inheriting the godhood and start the assessment. With Grandpa's protection, you can perfectly inherit the Angel God's godhood in less than ten years." In fact, Qian Daoliu didn't want to force Qian Renxue, otherwise he could bring Qian Renxue back from Tiandou City at any time.
"Grandpa, you know, all these years I've dedicated to Tiandou City have been just to prove to her that I want to perfectly complete the task she assigned me," Qian Renxue said with a sigh.
"Alright, alright! If this makes you happier, Grandpa won't force you. Anyway, I'll protect the position of the Angel God, and no one dares to covet it. You can come back to inherit the position after you complete this mission. That way, I can live a few more years," Qian Daoliu said with a doting smile.
"Thank you, Grandpa," Qian Renxue said happily.
"By the way, three years ago Elder Serpent Spear sent me a message about your situation and Xiao Fan's. In the middle of the fight, the two of you actually unleashed a Martial Soul Fusion Technique. How was it?" Qian Daoliu personally inquired about the situation three years ago.
"Grandpa, I don't know either. The martial souls just inexplicably merged together. It should take years of mutual understanding and practice to complete the martial soul fusion skill." Qian Renxue only had a vague understanding of this.
"Haha, that means you and Xiao Fan are 100% compatible. No need to practice. After all, your martial souls and Xiao Fan's are exactly the same, both originating from the same light. You could say you and Xiao Fan are a match made in heaven." Qian Daoliu explained to Qian Renxue, adding a teasing remark at the end.
"No way, he's just so cheeky, it made me want to teach him a lesson. But back then, even as a Soul Emperor, I couldn't do anything to a Soul Saint. It was so infuriating. Isn't he a support-type Martial Soul?" Qian Renxue said somewhat unhappily.
"It seems Xiao Fan has left a good impression on you. Xiao Fan is a good person with a good personality, although he is a bit gentle. But it is precisely because of this personality that the people of Wuhun City feel very close to Xiao Fan. He is quite in line with the principles left by the Angel God. In recent years, Xiao Fan has greatly improved the image of Wuhun Hall." Qian Daoliu had a high opinion of Duan Yufan.
"No way, no way, I really hate him. The reason I came back this time is not only to see my grandfather, but also to fight him. We didn't settle the score three years ago. Not long ago, I broke through to the Soul Saint level, and my strength has increased significantly, reaching the level of an ordinary Title Douluo." Qian Renxue said proudly.
"Yes, I know. Before becoming a Soul Saint, our Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was just an ordinary top-level Martial Soul. It only became a true God-level Martial Soul after obtaining the seventh Soul Ring. Its attributes increased significantly, and its various abilities also improved accordingly. The Angel Domain has also evolved, right?"
"However, I don't know if Xiao Fan has reached the Soul Saint level. Two years ago, Xiao Fan reached the Soul Emperor level." Qian Daoliu was unaware that Duan Yufan had reached the Soul Saint level, as it hadn't been that long.
"It's only been two years. It's absolutely impossible to reach the Soul Saint level in such a short time. Since returning to Heaven Dou City three years ago, I've been cultivating day and night, and it's taken me three years to raise my Soul Power level by eight," Qian Renxue said through gritted teeth.
“Oh dear, be gentler with Xiao Fan. You’re being too forceful. How are you going to win him over? Xiao Fan and his senior sister were already together the day before yesterday. I saw them holding hands and admiring the flowers in Elder Ju’s garden.” Qian Daoliu said helplessly to Qian Renxue, putting some pressure on her.
Upon hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Duan Yufan could only say that the old man was wicked.
"Grandpa, what does this have to do with me? Let them be together, why should I compete with her for this shameless man? Humph," Qian Renxue said arrogantly.
"Aren't you worried? You know you've already completed the Martial Soul Fusion Technique." Qian Daoliu said with a meaningful smile.
"No way, I only came back this time to finish what I didn't finish last time. Once I defeat him, I'll go back to Tiandou City in peace. I don't care who he's with." Qian Renxue still stubbornly said, but what she was really thinking was anyone's guess.
"Yes, yes, my Xue'er is too noble for anyone to be worthy of, not even Duan Yufan who has the angelic martial soul," Qian Daoliu said with a smile.
"I'm going to find him later and beat him up to make her feel sorry for her most favored disciple," Qian Renxue said defiantly.
"Xue'er, her mentality has actually changed a lot because of Duan Yufan, and I estimate that she has officially accepted the Rakshasa God's test. Her strength should have reached level 99 Limit Douluo. I can't see through her anymore."
The "she" that Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder, and Qian Renxue mentioned is naturally Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue's mother.
Ninety-seven: The subtle relationship between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue
Qian Renxue also longed for Bibi Dong's care, so when Bibi Dong assigned her a mission, Qian Renxue resolutely accepted this mission far away from Wuhun City.
"So what? I don't believe she'll hit me if I hit her disciple." Qian Renxue was surprised by Bibi Dong's strength, but she still insisted on beating up Duan Yufan.
"I won't hit you, but I definitely won't give you a nice look, and I'll say some nasty things." Qian Daoliu couldn't warm up the relationship between the two, but he didn't want to tell them the truth.
"Don't worry, Grandpa, I know what I'm doing," Qian Renxue said with a complicated expression.
"Alright, let's not talk about that. It's rare for you to come back, so let's come in and pay our respects to the Angel God." Qian Daoliu ended the topic and led Qian Renxue to a sacred room.
The room contained only a few pillars and no other fixtures. Opposite the entrance, at the far end of the room, stood a milky-white statue of a woman, about four meters tall.
The humanoid statue has six wings and holds a giant sword. It is exactly the same as the statue in Wuhun City Square, but much smaller and more exquisite, and lifelike.
The statue itself is clearly a stunning angel statue, embodying holiness, majesty, and nobility.
It sits quietly in the room, but the aura emanating from the statue gives one a sense of inviolability, untouchability, and inviolability.
Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue knelt on a jade futon in front of the angel statue, their hands clasped together in front of their foreheads, praying devoutly to the angel statue.
Gradually, Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue entered a very calm state, and Qian Renxue, who had just been disturbed by Qian Daoliu's words, also reached a state of calm.
Sen Daoliu loved this peaceful feeling, so every day, the High Priest Sen Daoliu would come to this room and pray for an hour in front of the angel statue.
A full hour passed quickly, and Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue stood up, still wanting more.
“Every time, no matter what joy, anger, sorrow or happiness I feel, I can calm down in front of the angel statue.” Qian Renxue stood up and looked at the angel statue with deep emotion.
"So, as I said before, finish things in Tiandou City as soon as possible and come back here to take the assessment." Grand Elder Qian Daoliu didn't care about anything else except for Qian Renxue taking the assessment.
"Grandpa, she must already know I'm back. I'll go see her first and issue him a challenge. I'll have dinner with you tonight."
After paying their respects to the angel statue, Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue left the room. Qian Renxue stood at the doorway, looking at the blue sky and white clouds, and said...
"Go ahead, and like I said before, be gentle with Xiao Fan. I still want to hold a chubby little angel great-grandson." Qian Daoliu said in a frivolous tone.
"Grandpa! I'm ignoring you." Unable to bear Qian Daoliu's teasing any longer, Qian Renxue quickly left the place.
Qian Daoliu was left with a broad smile on his face.
After leaving the Hall of Offerings, Qian Renxue went to the Papal Palace.
"Greetings, Your Excellency!" The two guards at the entrance of the Papal Palace had never seen Qian Renxue before, but they recognized the offering token in their hands.
"Open the door! I want to see the Pope," Qian Renxue said with an air of authority and coldness, exuding an aura of superiority.
"Yes, sir." The two guards did not dare to hesitate at all, and they also received Bibi Dong's telepathic message.
One guard pushed open the door of the main hall, and Qian Renxue entered the Papal Palace and saw Bibi Dong sitting high above her, with two people standing beside her as always: Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
The doors to the main hall behind Qian Renxue slowly closed, and Qian Renxue walked to the center of the Papal Palace.
Seeing this, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo instantly appeared in front of Qian Renxue and said.
"Greetings, Miss."
"Yue Guan, Gui Mei, you may step back," Bibi Dong said calmly, her voice devoid of any emotion.
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope." Bibi Dong's words resonated with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, so they quickly arrived outside the Papal Palace.
"Long time no see!" Qian Renxue said, somewhat embarrassed.
"It's been a long time. Why are you back so suddenly? Did the mission fail?" Bibi Dong remained expressionless.
"Of course not, I just come back whenever I want. This is my home too," Qian Renxue said calmly.
"Heh! Since nothing's wrong, why leave at this crucial moment? Aren't you afraid of losing everything? As far as I know, your position in Heaven Dou City isn't very secure."
An invisible smoke of war spread between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
"You don't need to worry about that. Just wait for my good news. As for why I came back at this crucial moment, it's for your beloved disciple." Qian Renxue's tone was somewhat heavy when she said the word "beloved".
"Oh, so you're not willing to admit defeat. I heard that you found Xiao Fan three years ago and even fought him. In the end, a Soul Emperor couldn't beat a Soul King, and a support-type Soul King at that. Your martial souls are too weak. You are like that, he is like that, and your grandfather is even more so. I really doubt whether your god-level martial souls are just for show and not for practical use."
Bibi Dong mercilessly mocked the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, took the opportunity to berate it, and instantly appeared in front of Qian Renxue from her seat, sneering.
"You, humph, I will prove to you that your disciple is not as good as me. When I find him, I will definitely defeat him."
Qian Renxue's calm expression finally changed slightly after hearing Bibi Dong's words, and she said angrily.
"Oh, so you're so confident, do you intend to break through to the Title Douluo level within three years?" Bibi Dong said coldly.
"Of course not. However, although I haven't broken through to the Title Douluo realm, I am still comparable to an ordinary Title Douluo. Our Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul can only play its greatest role after reaching the Soul Saint realm." Qian Renxue introduced proudly, while releasing her seven soul rings and Martial Soul.
"So you're just a lowly level 72 Soul Saint. Judging by your appearance, you probably only recently acquired your seventh Soul Ring. I advise you to hurry back to Heaven Dou City and complete your mission properly, lest you suffer an unnecessary setback."
Bibi Dong possessed immense strength. Although Qian Renxue's aura at this moment far surpassed that of a Soul Saint, it was negligible compared to Bibi Dong's.
"Where is he? I want to duel him."
The more Bibi Dong acted this way, the more Qian Renxue wanted to have a match with Duan Yufan. She was very unconvinced, and most importantly, she didn't want Bibi Dong to look down on her.
“He’s not here. He took a girl to the academy and only brought shame upon himself. You’d better not see Xiao Fan and go back quickly,” Bibi Dong said calmly, turning her back to Qian Renxue.
"Teacher! We're back."
Just then, by sheer coincidence, Duan Yufan pulled Hu Liena into the Papal Palace, causing Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue to look at him simultaneously.
Duan Yufan was also startled to see Qian Renxue's angry expression.
Duan Yufan was also puzzled as to why Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were outside the Papal Palace, and why he sensed a familiar aura from inside the Papal Palace.
Ninety-eight people agreed to fight.
A brief silence fell over the Papal Palace. Moreover, Qian Renxue's spirit rings and martial spirit had been withdrawn after Bibi Dong finished speaking, so Duan Yufan and Hu Liena did not see them.
"Teacher, who is she!" Hu Liena asked knowingly, but this broke the awkward silence.
Duan Yufan looked at Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue standing to one side. Comparing them, their figures were about the same, no wonder they were mother and daughter, except that Qian Renxue was a little taller than Bibi Dong.
When Qian Renxue heard Hu Liena's question, she was somewhat looking forward to Bibi Dong's answer and how she would introduce herself, but she was disappointed.
"Oh, this is Qian Renxue, the granddaughter of the Grand Elder of the Hall of Offerings. She's not usually at the Spirit Hall; she's on a secret mission," Bibi Dong said with a gentle smile to Hu Liena.
Qian Renxue, who was watching Bibi Dong's expression, felt jealous when she saw Bibi Dong's smile. A faint sadness followed, but she kept it all hidden in her heart.
Looking at Bibi Dong's introduction, Duan Yufan could see that she still hadn't completely let go of the past and still harbored some resentment. This made Duan Yufan worry about Bibi Dong's condition. Although she had survived the baptism of the Rakshasa power, it didn't mean there were no hidden dangers. What if she lost control again?
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