Twelve-Winged Angel God's Radiance

"Hahaha! Excellent!"

Having received an affirmative answer, Qian Daoliu burst into hearty laughter, his voice echoing throughout the Hall of Judgment. He had never expected Luo Chen to attract the descent of a God Position so quickly.

Back then, he had only formally begun participating in the Angel God's Examination after reaching the level of Soul Saint. Unfortunately, he had failed to pass all the trials.

"Grandfather, what are you laughing about?"

Qian Renxue looked at the two golden spheres in her hands, utterly bewildered as she lowered her head to ponder what they could be.

Then she heard her grandfather laugh loudly without any regard for his image. It was strange—she had never seen him lose his composure like this before—so she asked in confusion.

"It's like this..."

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu calmed his excited emotions and told Qian Renxue about the descent of a God Position and some matters concerning participating in a God's Examination.

"Really? Does that mean Brother Chen is going to become a god?"

At that moment, the innocent Qian Renxue widened her beautiful golden eyes and looked at Luo Chen with admiration. She knew it—Brother Chen was the most amazing.

"It's still far too early to talk about becoming a god. Besides, our Xiao Xue is so talented that you can become a god in the future as well."

Hearing Qian Renxue's praise, Luo Chen felt a little awkward, though he did not dwell on it. With his talent, a God Position would definitely descend upon him.

Even if one did not, the nine types of Supreme Power within the Nine-Colored Staff Martial Soul were more than enough for him to claim a God Position on his own.

Familiar with the original story, he knew that Qian Renxue would ultimately not only attract the descent of a God Position, but also pass the God's Examination and become the new generation's Angel God.

But this time, Luo Chen did not intend to let Qian Renxue inherit the Angel God's God Position.

In his view, the Angel God was merely a first-class god—far too weak. At the very least, she should become a God King.

"Xiao Xue, absorb one God-Bestowed Soul Ring first. Once your physical strength rises to another level, absorb the second Soul Ring."

"Also, don't worry about Soul Power. Even without absorbing a Soul Ring, your Soul Power can continue to increase."

Luo Chen explained some of the precautions for absorbing Soul Rings to Qian Renxue.

Qian Daoliu nodded in satisfaction from the side. It seemed Xiao Chen had learned the foundational knowledge of Martial Souls very thoroughly.

"By the way, Xiao Chen, have you absorbed a Soul Ring? If not, you can absorb one here in the Hall of Judgment together with Xiao Xue. I'll stand guard for both of you."

At that moment, Qian Daoliu seemed to recall something and made the suggestion to Luo Chen.

"I already absorbed a Soul Ring last night. As for my second and third Soul Rings, I plan to wait until my physical strength improves before absorbing them, so I can strive for Soul Rings with higher year limits."

Luo Chen replied.

"Oh? Then what was the year limit of your First Soul Ring?"

Qian Daoliu asked curiously.

At the same time, he wanted to know what Luo Chen's Soul Skill was. He had never seen Luo Chen's Martial Soul before; it was likely an entirely new Martial Soul born on Douluo Continent.

Hearing this, Luo Chen stepped back a few paces. The energy released by a 10,000-Year Soul Ring was too powerful, and he did not want to hurt Qian Renxue.

Then, with his eyes tightly shut and his right palm spread open, nine-colored light spread over his body as the Nine-Colored Staff Martial Soul gradually manifested.

"Rumble! Rumble!"

At once, a 10,000-Year Soul Ring radiating a deep black glow slowly rose from beneath Luo Chen's feet.

The unique aura of a 10,000-Year Soul Ring made the two people present widen their eyes in utter shock.

"A 10,000-Year Soul Ring!"

Qian Daoliu muttered in disbelief.

"Brother Chen actually absorbed a 10,000-Year Soul Ring."

At the side, Qian Renxue's expression shifted from anticipation to shock. A moment later, determination shone from her eyes. She, too, had to absorb Soul Rings with higher year limits—she had to catch up to Brother Chen.

"Boom!"

The surging Angel Soul Power within Qian Daoliu instantly restrained Luo Chen as it continuously examined his physical condition. Forcefully absorbing a 10,000-Year Soul Ring could likely inflict irreparable damage on one's body.

He did not want such a genius to damage his innate talent because of his First Soul Ring and be unable to raise his Soul Power Level for the rest of his life.

Luo Chen understood that Qian Daoliu was examining his body, so he did not resist. He simply allowed Qian Daoliu's Soul Power to circulate through him.

When it was over, Qian Daoliu finally let out a sigh of relief. There was not the slightest damage within Luo Chen's body, and he cast an odd look at Luo Chen.

He discovered that with Luo Chen's current physical strength, absorbing a 10,000-Year Soul Ring was as easy as child's play. Qian Daoliu could not understand why Luo Chen's body was so sturdy.

At the same time, Qian Daoliu sighed inwardly that he had grown old. Back then, he had endured countless hardships and passed the Angel God's Examination before raising his First Soul Ring into a black 10,000-Year Soul Ring.

Yet Luo Chen had absorbed a 10,000-Year Soul Ring through his own ability. If he later passed a God's Examination and received rewards that increased his Soul Ring year limits, would not all of his Soul Rings start at 100,000 years?

At that thought, Qian Daoliu was filled with emotion, while turbulent waves surged through his heart.

However, Qian Daoliu had forgotten to ask about Luo Chen's First Soul Skill. Otherwise, he would surely have been shocked all over again.

"Grandfather, I want to absorb a 10,000-Year Soul Ring too!"

At this moment, Qian Renxue clenched her hands and spoke with a serious expression.

"Nonsense! Do you think you can absorb a 10,000-Year Soul Ring just because you want to? It depends on your physical strength."

"Don't try to show off. A case like Xiao Chen's has not appeared even once in a hundred thousand years on Douluo Continent."

The moment Qian Renxue finished speaking, the two of them froze slightly. Once Qian Daoliu recovered, he immediately reprimanded her.

"I..."

Hearing Qian Daoliu's rebuke, Qian Renxue looked deeply aggrieved and lowered her head in silence.

"Xiao Xue, while the higher the year limit of your Soul Rings, the better, you must also obtain the Soul Skills most suitable for you. If you participate in a God's Examination in the future, your First Soul Ring can become black as well."

"When you absorb a God-Bestowed Soul Ring, if its year limit reaches a certain point and you can no longer endure it, do not force yourself. Immediately stop absorbing the Soul Ring. Otherwise, your body will suffer severe damage, and the losses will outweigh the gains."

Luo Chen patiently explained it to Qian Renxue.

"I understand!"

Qian Renxue nodded. Before long, she sat cross-legged, crushed the God-Bestowed Soul Ring, and a golden Soul Ring appeared around her.

Very quickly, the white Soul Ring instantly transformed into a Yellow Soul Ring.

As time passed, the Yellow Soul Ring grew darker and darker, while Qian Renxue's expression became increasingly pained. Clearly, she would not be able to hold on much longer.

In the original story, Qian Renxue's First Soul Ring had only reached around five hundred years.

Seeing this, Luo Chen took out the additional reward he had obtained earlier: Twelve-Winged Angel God's Radiance. It could promote Martial Soul Evolution, and perhaps it could increase Qian Renxue's physical strength severalfold.

No matter what, her First Soul Ring's year limit had to reach at least the thousand-year level. That would look much better.

"Whoosh!"

A cluster of golden light appeared out of nowhere in Luo Chen's hand, immediately emitting a startling golden radiance.