What? There's a Secret Chamber Too?!

Because this concerned Qian Xunji's life and death, he listened with particular attention.

After thinking it over, he asked, "Senior, you said Tang San's birth had changed. Does that mean Spirit Hall's destruction won't change just because Miss Ah Yin is no longer Tang San's mother?"

Lu Jin nodded. "That's right. A child of destiny is a child of destiny because, no matter what methods are used to stop him, he is certain to appear."

Qian Daoliu frowned. "Do you mean that even if I kill Tang Chen and wipe out the entire Clear Sky Sect, Tang San will still appear on the Douluo Continent?"

"Never mind killing Tang Chen. Even if you really could kill Tang Hao, Tang San would still appear in this world. Even I cannot stop it directly."

Lu Jin had learned as much when he tried to prevent Tang San from learning the "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record" in the Tang Sect.

No matter what methods he used or how many threads of fate he severed, Tang San would still be reborn on the Douluo Continent and learn the "Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record."

He had even obtained the "Great Compassion Rhapsody," the strongest internal cultivation method in Tang San's original world, yet the will of heaven and earth had still tried to deliver it into Tang San's hands. That was proof enough that every major figure meant to exist in this land would appear on the Douluo Continent, without a single one missing.

Qian Daoliu clenched his fists. "Senior, is my Spirit Hall truly doomed to destruction?"

Seeing Qian Daoliu's expression, Lu Jin finally smiled.

He had thought this man cared about nothing except serving the Angel God. It seemed Spirit Hall was the key to freeing him from the Angel God's shackles and having him create his own godhood.

"Fate is not impossible to defy." Lu Jin shook his head, a hint of melancholy in his eyes. "When you peer into fate again and again, you will eventually discover that as heaven moves with vigor, so must the gentleman strive ceaselessly to strengthen himself; as the earth's nature is yielding, so must the gentleman carry all things with abundant virtue."

He looked at the Qian father and son. "Whether Spirit Hall survives depends on whether you recognize your own mistakes. Destiny is profound and mysterious, but man can conquer heaven."

There was one more thing Lu Jin did not say: on the present Douluo Continent, he, the sole Ancient God, was heaven.

Lu Jin continued, "I've only told you about the future, yet you're already so worried that you're even thinking of wiping out an entire family to prevent fate from arriving. That will only make destiny converge on Tang San all the more and put Spirit Hall in an even worse position."

"Heaven and earth cherish life. If Spirit Hall has the support of the people across the entire continent, do you think it will still be destroyed?"

"Conversely, if Spirit Hall is arrogant and overbearing and makes enemies everywhere, even if it escapes Tang San, won't a Zhang San or a Wang San appear afterward?"

"Rather than worrying about the future, you should plan for the present. As the saying goes, only when a strategist enters the game himself can he win by half a move against heaven. Spirit Hall's path to survival lies not in killing, but in virtue."

In an instant, the Qian father and son felt the stifling weight that had built up in their chests swept away, leaving them with an unprecedented sense of clarity.

Qian Daoliu in particular calmed down completely after hearing Lu Jin's words, and cold sweat seeped down his back.

Could Spirit Hall destroy the Clear Sky Sect?

Even Qian Daoliu couldn't be certain. Tang Chen was also a Limit Douluo, fully capable of standing toe to toe with him.

In terms of foundation, even if the Clear Sky Sect was inferior to Spirit Hall, it was by no means an ant that could be crushed easily.

And once Spirit Hall went to war with the Clear Sky Sect, justice would no longer be on Spirit Hall's side. Instead, it would force the Upper Three Sects to join forces, not to mention the Heaven Dou Empire, which was watching them like a tiger eyeing its prey.

Spirit Hall would likely be destroyed even faster.

He took a deep breath and cupped his fists. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior!"

Lu Jin nodded slightly and secretly used the Whisper skill. "Qian Daoliu, neither the Angel God nor your future granddaughter can save Spirit Hall. Only by gaining power that transcends the Angel God can Spirit Hall truly overturn its fate of destruction."

This time, Qian Daoliu did not rush to declare his loyalty to the Angel God. Instead, he gave Lu Jin's words serious thought.

Lu Jin knew when to stop. He did not continue bewitching him with Whisper, and said calmly, "The one who destroys Spirit Hall will be neither Tang San nor the world, but Spirit Hall itself. Go back and think it over carefully. That's all for today."

Ah Yin had long since finished meditating and had quietly come to Lu Jin's side. "Are you done talking for today?"

"Mm, we're done. What would you like to eat today?"

"Spicy rabbit heads."

Good grief, a rabbit was supposed to be your future daughter-in-law... Lu Jin nodded. "Let's go eat out."

After Lu Jin left, Qian Daoliu sighed wistfully.

He said with emotion, "Senior is not only immensely powerful, but his state of mind, able to see through all things, is also far beyond this old man's reach."

Qian Xunji nodded in agreement. He looked at Qian Daoliu, wanting to speak but hesitating.

Qian Daoliu glanced at him. "What do you want to say?"

Qian Xunji asked, "Father... if a new Angel God appears, will you really have to sacrifice yourself?"

"Mm... that's none of your concern. What you should be thinking about now is starting a family soon and giving me my precious granddaughter, Qian Renxue!"

Hearing that she was supposed to give birth to Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong hurriedly said, "Great Enshrined... I... may I leave first?"

"Stop right there!" Qian Xunji's face darkened. "I have questions for you in a moment!"

Qian Daoliu did not stop Qian Xunji. "I think Ling Yuan Douluo would be a good match. Her talent is decent, and her Martial Soul is perfectly compatible with the Angel Martial Soul. I'll find a chance to ask her how she feels. If she has no objections, you should marry soon!"

Ling Yuan Douluo?

A figure appeared in Qian Xunji's mind. He did not object to the marriage. "If Ling Yuan Douluo agrees, I have no objections either."

"You'd dare object?" Qian Daoliu snorted. "Look how badly you've frightened your student!"

I'm not the one who frightened her! What does something Secret Chamber Douluo did have to do with me, Angel Douluo?

Qian Xunji coughed lightly. "Father, I'll take Dong'er with me, then. I won't see you back to the Worship Hall."

Qian Daoliu nodded and was about to leave the training ground. As he stepped through the doorway, he looked back at Bibi Dong. "How long until you need to hunt for your next Soul Ring?"

Bibi Dong's thoughts were in a muddle as she wondered why her teacher had kept her behind. For a moment, she failed to register the question. "Huh? I... me?"

"Of course you! Who else would he mean, me?" Qian Xunji felt like giving his student a beating. She had been quite sharp before, so how had she become this stupid after Senior arrived?

"Why are you shouting so loudly? You're not gentle at all," Bibi Dong muttered. "Ling Yuan Douluo is really suffering, being chosen by you. Won't you be shouting at her all day, every day?"

Qian Daoliu clenched his fists. This girl was getting more and more lawless!

Watching this, Qian Daoliu smiled, a rare sight. "That's right. This is how a teacher and student should be. Be proper and disciplined during training, but don't be too serious in your free time."

The teacher and student were stunned for a moment, then cupped their fists in unison. "As you command!"

"That wasn't an order..." Qian Daoliu couldn't be bothered to explain. "Never mind. Dong'er, when it's time for you to hunt a Soul Ring, let me know. Come to think of it, this old man hasn't gone out for a stroll in a long time."

"Huh? But..."

Bibi Dong had been planning to cling tightly to Lu Jin's thigh and have him take her to hunt for a Soul Ring.

But since the Great Enshrined had offered of his own accord, she didn't dare object.

"What do you mean, 'huh'? Hurry up and thank him!"

Bibi Dong puffed out her cheeks, but still gave him a sweet smile. "Thank you, Great Enshrined!"

Afterward, Qian Daoliu brought Bibi Dong to Spirit Hall's main hall.

Qian Xunji asked, "Well? What have you been doing at Senior's place these past few days?"

So that's what this is about... Bibi Dong breathed a sigh of relief. "Don't worry, Teacher. Dong'er followed the plan and has successfully become Senior's confidante!"

"Are you sure?"

"Probably... perhaps... I think so?"

Somehow, the more Qian Xunji looked at his student, the more displeasing she became, even though he had treasured her before.

"How did you become Senior's confidante?"

"Uh... didn't you say I could become Senior's confidante by sleeping in his room?"

Seeing Bibi Dong's uncomprehending expression, Qian Xunji felt anger surge up at once. "Are you sure you slept in Senior's room?"

Bibi Dong raised her chin. "Of course! I even bring Senior meatballs to eat every night!"

Oh? You've started feeding him already? That's pretty fast progress!

But why did Senior take only Miss Ah Yin with him today and leave you behind?

Then he heard Bibi Dong mutter, "It's just that I sleep on the floor every day. The floor is hard, and it's not comfortable at all. Teacher, can I ask someone to make me a little bed?"

The smile froze on Qian Xunji's face. He gave her a cold look. "All right. Would you like me to personally go to the Star Dou Great Forest, chop down some wood, and make you a bed?"

"Huh? Wouldn't... wouldn't that be too much trouble for you, Teacher?"

Qian Xunji took a deep breath. This girl had been raised into a lost cause. No wonder she would run off with some blond punk from outside.

With the way she was, anyone who came along and said a few nice words could probably lure her away.

He also reflected on whether he had been a little too strict with his student before.

Under normal circumstances, a girl Bibi Dong's age should have at least a vague understanding of matters between men and women.

Just then, Ling Yuan Douluo entered. "Greetings, Your Holiness. Greetings, Your Highness the Saintess. The Great Enshrined said Your Holiness had something to discuss with me?"

Qian Xunji stared at Ling Yuan Douluo, momentarily stunned. Wasn't his father being a little too hasty?

"No... no... wait, yes, there is..."

His Holiness the Pope, who was accustomed to issuing orders, actually began to stammer before Ling Yuan Douluo, someone he already knew as well as could be.

He cleared his throat. "Here's what we'll do. Dong'er, come with me to the secret chamber in the back. Ling Yuan, you come too."

Bibi Dong's eyes gradually lost focus. "Wait... why is there a secret chamber too?! Teacher, I don't want a little bed anymore. Sleeping on the floor is fine. I like sleeping on the floor!"

Qian Xunji's face darkened. "Shut up and get in here right now!"