Qian Renxue's Breaking Point, a Debate Between Master and Disciple

What kind of things can most devastate a person's soul?

To glorify his character, to deny his actions, and to question the meaning of his existence.

Qian Renxue is like this now.

More than a decade of infiltration and personal involvement is not as effective as two years of remote control by a teacher.

This makes it seem as if all her hardships and toil over the past ten years have been self-inflicted and in vain.

If she hadn't broken ties with the teacher and had instead taken the teacher's advice, wouldn't she have been able to complete the strategy more smoothly than she is now, with all this dragging on and on?

Even if we don't expect someone to seize power in two years like the teacher, five or six years wouldn't be too much to ask, right?

You Chen had already told Qian Renxue the general process of her usurping the throne of the Star Luo Empire. Qian Renxue naturally knew that the actual usurpers were only her teacher's subordinates.

It takes more effort, time, and energy than for a teacher to concentrate on making moves while practicing...

Qian Renxue fell into deep self-doubt.

During Amona's Imperial Selection, You Xing, as her personal bodyguard, frequently appeared and gained fame for his age and exceptional strength.

Qian Renxue naturally couldn't possibly ignore such important events in the Star Luo Empire.

Upon hearing You Xing's name again, Qian Renxue recalled his detestable appearance, and her spirit was easily aroused.

After refreshing the page several times, You Chen found that the original task type and rewards were still the best.

The task of breaking Qian Renxue's defenses is divided into three stages: defeat, breaking through defenses, and collapse.

When Qian Renxue first learned that the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce was involved in the Star Luo Empire Imperial Selection, her reaction was indifferent.

Because it is not uncommon for chambers of commerce to intervene in the selection of a ruler, after all, Qian Renxue herself has such examples around her.

Even in a society with a system approaching the Middle Ages, signs of capital pursuing profit were already beginning to emerge.

However, unless they are truly exceptionally capable, they usually only place bets and rarely actually intervene.

When Monaldo became the disciple of the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce's president, who then strongly supported him and even publicly killed the previous emperor, Qian Renxue's emotions finally became unsettled.

Others might not know the background of the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce's president, but how could she, who had been following the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce's development from scratch, not know?

Seeing Monaldo become emperor with little effort and almost no setbacks, with the support of his teacher, while he himself had been engaged in open and covert struggles with nobles who were fighting against the Tiandou Empire for more than a decade...

Qian Renxue naturally a little vulnerable.

When You Chen personally came to Qian Renxue's door and informed her that Monaldo was also a usurper, a member of the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce who had impersonated royalty to ascend the throne...

This process, almost identical to her own, yet with a completely different outcome, finally broke Qian Renxue's defenses, causing her mental breakdown.

She couldn't deceive herself into thinking that Monaldo's success was due to the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce's help.

Because behind her is the Spirit Hall, whose historical accumulation and strength far surpass those of the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce Guild!

The so-called Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce is just a force that my teacher casually created in recent years!

Backed by the most powerful forces on the mainland, she spent more than ten years, yet her achievements were not as good as those of others who started from scratch in just a few years. Doesn't that mean she is a useless piece of trash?

No, it might even be the one that drags things down!

So all that time and energy she spent here, enduring so much pain and exhaustion, even nearly breaking ties with her teacher... wasn't all of this just reaping what she sowed?

Such a huge impact...

How could Qian Renxue not break down?!

Under You Chen's questioning and reprimands, Qian Renxue seemed to have lost all feeling in her heart and fell into complete isolation.

"Qian Renxue! It's time to wake up!"

However, he was forcibly awakened by You Chen's mental power.

"Teacher?"

Qian Renxue stared blankly at You Chen, but under You Chen's powerful mental strength, her eyes finally regained their clarity.

At this moment, after being forced to open her closed heart, she also clearly recalled the conversation and events between the two of them from beginning to end.

Perhaps, as You Chen said, her decision more than a decade ago to prove herself to Bibi Dong was indeed reckless and foolish.

She can no longer deny this fact, nor can she force herself to ignore it.

It is often said that the arrangements parents make for their children based on their experience and knowledge, although they may cause children to rebel and dislike them, often help them avoid detours and are ultimately proven to be correct.

Whether this statement is correct or not is hard to say; it must be considered from multiple perspectives.

But...

'But with me, it's the other way around. My mother... that woman Bibi Dong made this arrangement to harm me and waste my time growing up. And I didn't heed the arrangements my teacher made for my own good.'

More than a decade of infiltration has indeed honed Qian Renxue's mind.

Now that things have come to this, with You Chen forcibly breaking through her mental barrier, she naturally can easily see through Bibi Dong's sinister intentions.

After all, Bibi Dong's thoughts were quite obvious; Qian Renxue was simply deceiving herself because she longed for her mother's love.

But now, that longing is completely gone.

"If things had gone according to the teacher's plan, perhaps I would be able to fight my grandfather now. Even disregarding the teacher's dramatic improvement in strength, my grandfather and I together would have been enough to allow the Spirit Hall to sweep across the continent, completing their expansion and domination. But then again, allowing the Spirit Hall to expand and rule the Douluo Continent was originally only that woman's goal; my grandfather and I weren't really that concerned."

But...

"Teacher, I will not give up."

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, her gaze regaining its firmness. "Even if this path is wrong, I will continue down this wrong path to the end."

It wasn't to prove anything to others, nor was it for the Spirit Hall members like the Snake Lance Ci Xue Douluo who had accompanied and helped him along the way; it was for himself.

Even if her choice was wrong, she wanted to prove that the past ten years she had spent were not meaningless.

Even if such a life is mechanical and full of falsehood, she will still become the emperor of the Tiandou Empire!

That's a real shame.

Looking at his eldest disciple's determined gaze, You Chen let out a soft sigh.

He could see that from this moment on, Qian Renxue was no longer just being foolishly stubborn, but had recognized her mistake and was still determined to persist.

Since that's the case, no amount of persuasion will help.

"I really didn't expect that after so many years, you have indeed become stronger than before."

You Chen nodded slightly, expressing his praise and approval, "I originally thought that you would be discouraged and never recover. But instead, you used this as an opportunity to rise from the ashes and break through your mental barriers."

The praise from her teacher, which she hadn't received in so many years, made Qian Renxue's lips curl into a slight smile.

But the next moment, her expression turned serious. "Teacher, what exactly are you going to do? It would be fine if you just established the Beast Soul Chamber of Commerce, but to directly interfere with the rule of the Star Luo Empire, don't tell me you're just trying to sell some trinkets."

Qian Renxue's expression was serious.

For the sake of her own path, she would never back down, even if it was You Chen standing on the opposite side.

You Chen had no intention of hiding anything from Qian Renxue.

Or rather, this is something that can no longer be hidden.

Moreover, he had no intention of hiding it from Qian Renxue.

"I will unify the Douluo Continent, seize faith, and forge a godhood."

Upon hearing this answer, Qian Renxue's pupils contracted, and she blurted out, "What about the Spirit Hall?!"

You Chen couldn't possibly be unaware of the Spirit Hall's current goals; wouldn't this mean he was going to be at odds with the Spirit Hall?

You Chen looked at Qian Renxue calmly. "The one who reigns supreme is only one person."

The answer is self-evident.

Qian Renxue, who had been maintaining her composure, finally wavered. She thought that after letting go of her obsession with Bibi Dong and achieving enlightenment, she would be able to have a clear and pure heart. But at this moment, she realized that she still could not remain indifferent when facing You Chen or Qian Daoliu, the two people she cared about most.

She couldn't help but question, "Teacher, how can you do this... Don't you have any feelings for the Spirit Hall at all?!"

"It's precisely because of the emotions involved that I chose to make it my own."

You Chen's gaze suddenly turned icy. "How can I let you ignorant fools ruin my things?"

"Nonsense..." Qian Renxue's heart trembled.

Compared to You Chen's current abilities and the efficiency of his forces' actions, even he himself could only be described as clueless within the Spirit Hall.

You Chen was indeed deeply disappointed with the Spirit Hall from top to bottom. He had never held back in the past, yet the Spirit Hall remained the same as before. Qian Renxue's slight changes couldn't erase the negative impact of her decade-long neglect.

The Spirit Hall in You Chen Xin wasn't just a name, but a real entity. So, if he wasn't satisfied... he could change the name to his own color without any problem.

Once again, he failed to change Qian Renxue's mind with the bond between master and disciple... But You Chen would no longer gamble his life on the feelings of others, so although it was regrettable, it was not unacceptable.

He only trusts people's positions and interests.

You Chen raised his hand and clenched his fist in the void. "I want the world to operate according to my will. My will alone!"

Qian Renxue saw through You Chen's thoughts but couldn't agree, "Why, why is this happening? Teacher, can't we act together? You've already mastered Star Luo Empire, and Tiandou Empire is only one step away from falling into my hands. Let's join forces to rule this continent and let the glory of the Spirit Hall shine throughout the world, wouldn't that be better?"

You Chen's expression remained unwavering.

He understood Qian Renxue's thoughts.

He might have been able to accept this proposal before leaving the Spirit Hall.

But now he is a powerful figure, and his subordinates follow his lead and regard him as their sole master and supreme god.

Is he going to make them submit to anyone other than himself just because of his past relationship with the Spirit Hall and with Qian Renxue?

The goal of using the Spirit Hall as a resource and bringing it under one's control remains unchanged.

Feelings certainly exist, but to waver in one's goals for the sake of so-called feelings is not the way he should act.

He's not here to play house with Qian Renxue.

Therefore, he was too lazy to explain to Qian Renxue that the Spirit Hall, under Bibi Dong's control, was no longer pure and was heading towards Destruction God King.

Unless...

"Can you make me the Pope of the Spirit Hall and guarantee that all members of the Spirit Hall will obey my will?" You Chen asked in return.

Qian Renxue was taken aback, then shook her head. "Teacher, I can't guarantee that."

Qian Renxue didn't even say something like, "But I will try my best."

Because she knew she wouldn't be able to get past her grandfather alone, and she didn't intend to persuade him.

"But... do you really need this so-called power? Teacher, didn't you tell me that power is just an appendage of strength? Why have you changed your mind now?" Qian Renxue retorted.

You Chen smiled, "Yes, now that I possess the Douluo Continent, what's wrong with pursuing power?"

Qian Renxue bit her lip and said, "Teacher, this is wrong, I... I must correct you!"

The You Chen was calm and still, majestic and dignified. "My heart and my actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are for justice."

He lowered his voice and said in a deep voice, "You are the one who is wrong, my foolish and naive disciple!"

There is no need to explain further.

You Chen understood that even if he explained to Qian Renxue that the power of faith he needed was extraordinary and could not tolerate such flaws, she would probably only question why he would disregard his feelings for the Spirit Hall in pursuit of such power.

Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. That's just how it is.

You Chen shook his head, meeting Qian Renxue's stubborn gaze, and said calmly, "That's all I have to say. By the way, Tang San is not someone I admire. He is the son of the Clear Sky Sect Clear Sky Douluo Sect, and his mother, the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast Blue Silver Emperor, died because of your father, Qian Xunji. He has an irreconcilable feud with the Spirit Hall. In addition, the things he Dai Mubai were exposed by the Star Luo Empire not long ago, so the Star Luo Empire clan will probably hunt him down as well. Whether you want to use him or not, you should weigh it yourself."

After saying this, You Chen drifted away like wisps of smoke and disappeared.

You Chen did not intend to deliberately eliminate Tang San, but he would certainly not do anything to deliberately protect Tang San.

Moreover, by now, he has truly completed his accumulation of wealth and no longer has so many concerns.

Qian Renxue and even the two Titled Douluo were shocked upon hearing You Chen's words.

Tang San was indeed exceptionally talented, but they never imagined that he would be the son of the wanted criminal Clear Sky Douluo!

"Teacher, are you telling me that his hatred for the Spirit Hall is irreconcilable, and that even if I subdue him now, he's just a ticking time bomb that will definitely explode in the future?"

Qian Renxue murmured to herself. The thought that her teacher, who had already embarked on a path of antagonism, still cared about her filled her with complex emotions.

I felt both warmed and increasingly puzzled by her choice.

However, the Qian Renxue of this timeline is ultimately very different from the Qian Renxue of the original timeline.

She wasn't so clueless as to think she could win over someone like Tang San, who had a blood feud with the Spirit Hall, by offering him benefits, even after You Chen's reminder.

"Ci Xue, that Tang San— "

Qian Renxue wanted to say "deal with him quickly", but when she recalled what You Chen had said about the Star Luo Empire wanting to kill Tang San, she thought for a moment and said, "Well, just ignore him normally, don't protect him, and let Star Luo Empire deal with him as they see fit."