The Angel God Manifested, the God's Heir!
The next morning, Qian Renxue led Lin Chen up the stone steps on the mountainside.
The higher they went, the higher the concentration of Soul Power in the air became. Lin Chen could even sense the auras of several Titled Douluos emanating from inside the hall.
"We've arrived." Qian Renxue glanced at the open doors of the Worship Hall, then led Lin Chen inside slowly.
The Worship Hall is much larger than it appears from the outside, with an extremely high dome. Sunlight streams down from the skylight at the top, casting a huge patch of light on the ground.
Lin Chen looked around curiously, and just as he was about to say something to Qian Renxue, a figure walked out from the depths of the main hall.
The man had light golden hair, wore a magnificent robe, and looked to be no more than thirty or forty years old. He had handsome features and a noble air.
When he saw Qian Renxue walk in, the doting and tenderness in his eyes almost overflowed.
Qian Daoliu, Great Enshrined of the Spirit Hall, Level 99 Peerless Douluo.
Qian Renxue stopped in front of Qian Daoliu and said in a calm tone, "Grandpa, I'm back."
Qian Daoliu looked Qian Renxue up and down, then smiled and nodded, saying, "Yes, it's good that you're back."
Qian Daoliu's gaze fell on Lin Chen behind her and paused for a moment.
Lin Chen quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Junior Lin Chen greets the Great Enshrined."
Qian Daoliu nodded, saying nothing more, but led Qian Renxue and Lin Chen to a side hall, pointed to a chair and said, "Sit down."
Lin Chen sat down in the chair, and Qian Renxue sat down next to him.
After a while, Qian Daoliu slowly spoke, "The Heaven Dou Empire's affairs were handled well."
Qian Renxue smiled and said, "Grandpa, you know everything?"
"What about your affairs do I not know?" Qian Daoliu picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said casually, "The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is gone, so be it. As for Yu Yuanzhen, he wasn't very good at interpersonal relationships when he was young."
Qian Renxue didn't respond to that. Instead, she picked up the teapot on the table, poured Qian Daoliu a cup of tea, and then poured one for herself.
Qian Daoliu watched her pour tea, his gaze lingering on her wrist for a moment before he suddenly spoke, "Xue'er, why has your aura changed?"
"Your aura has been different since you returned from Heaven Dou City." Qian Daoliu down his teacup and looked intently into her eyes. "Xue'er, is there something you haven't told your grandfather?"
"Grandpa is really perceptive. I was planning to tell you this good news later." Qian Renxue smiled.
She closed her eyes, and the Nine-Winged Angel Martial Soul within her body was slowly released.
Golden light emanated from her body, and nine pairs of wings unfolded behind her in succession. Each feather exuded a warm and sacred aura, and the entire hall trembled slightly from this power.
Upon seeing this, Qian Daoliu suddenly stood up.
He looked at the nine pairs of wings behind Qian Renxue, his expression changing from surprise to disbelief, and then from disbelief to ecstasy.
"Nine wings... Nine-Winged Angel..." Qian Daoliu's voice trembled slightly. He walked quickly to Qian Renxue, reached out and touched the nearest pair of wings, feeling a warm sensation on his fingertips.
"It really evolved! I never imagined that legend was true. The Nine Heavens Divine Feather Flower really exists! Xue'er, your Martial Soul has truly evolved into Nine-Winged Angel!"
Qian Renxue smiled and withdrew her Martial Soul. The golden light slowly receded, and after the nine pairs of wings were hidden back into her body, she said with a smile, "Grandpa was right, the Nine Heavens Divine Feather Flower really exists. It was by consuming it that I Martial Soul Evolution into Nine-Winged Angel."
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, excitedly pacing back and forth in the hall, then stopped and looked at Qian Renxue: "So, what's your Soul Power Level?"
Qian Renxue smiled and said, "I am already Soul King, and my Soul Power is at level fifty-one."
"Level 51," Qian Daoliu repeated, unable to suppress his smile. "Good, good, good. I originally planned to start the Divine Trial for you when you reached level 70."
"However, now that your Martial Soul has evolved into Nine-Winged Angel, the date for starting the Divine Trial can be brought forward indefinitely!"
At this point, Qian Daoliu up to Qian Renxue, placed his hands on her shoulders, and said with barely concealed excitement, "Xue'er, Grandpa has waited all these years for this day."
Qian Renxue looked into Qian Daoliu's eyes and said with a smile, "Me too, I've been waiting for this day to come."
"Haha!" Qian Daoliu laughed as he released his grip, turned, and walked out of the hall. "Let's go, we're going to the Angel Temple."
The Angel Temple is a separate sanctuary located deep within the Worship Hall.
The hall was not furnished with many other items, except for a huge Angel God Statue standing in the very center.
The statue is carved from pure white jade, about three zhang tall, with six pairs of wings spread on its back, and a compassionate yet majestic face.
The base of the statue was covered with densely packed runes, which gleamed faintly in the dimly lit hall.
Qian Daoliu stood before the statue, nodded to Qian Renxue, and said, "Xue'er, release your Martial Soul."
"Okay." Qian Renxue nodded, walked slowly to the statue, and released her Nine-Winged Angel Martial Soul once again.
Golden light illuminated the hall, and the runes on the statue suddenly lit up the moment the nine pairs of wings unfolded.
At that moment, golden light emanated from the statue, initially a soft glow, but quickly growing stronger and brighter.
As the light grew brighter, Lin Chen subconsciously took a step back and raised his hand to shield his eyes.
Golden light shot straight into the sky, piercing through the dome of the Angel Temple, the roof of the Worship Hall, and the thin mist above Spirit City.
The entire Spirit City was enveloped in this golden light. The Soul Masters on the street all looked up at the pillar of light that shot up from the mountaintop, wondering what had happened.
Upon sensing this sacred aura, the worshippers in the Worship Hall rushed to the scene without delay, their eyes filled with excitement and astonishment.
Pope Hall, Bibi Dong also sensed the unusual movement of the Angel God statue; she was equally sensitive to divine power.
Upon sensing the aura of the Angel God, she frowned immediately and said in disbelief, "Impossible! Why would Angel Statue radiate such divine light?"
Inside the Angel Temple, Qian Daoliu stood in front of the Angel Statue.
Within that light, a blurry figure vaguely appeared, resembling the outline of Angel God, yet it was not quite clear.
Qian Daoliu's pupils suddenly contracted, and then he heard a sacred yet indifferent voice enter his mind.
Qian Daoliu suddenly raised his head, looking in the direction of the statue, his expression changing from shock to ecstasy.
"The successor of God has appeared!"
He turned around, looking at Qian Renxue, his voice trembling. "Xue'er, you have been recognized by the Angel God. From today onwards, you are the official successor of the Angel God!"
Qian Renxue did not answer; she raised her head and looked towards the sky.
Even though she was separated by the dome of the Angel Temple and the roof of the Worship Hall, she could still see a phantom figure standing above the clouds.
Six pairs of golden wings unfolded, and its face was compassionate yet indifferent, as if it were watching her, giving her a peculiar feeling.