Substitute the Plum for the Peach

A year has passed since Wu Qi fulfilled the prerequisite for Ninth Trial of Destruction.

During this time, the God of Destruction urged Wu Qi countless times to start the final inheritance test as soon as possible, but he remained unmoved.

Today, Qian Renxue's strength has finally broken through Level 99, meeting the conditions to unlock the final inheritance.

During this year, the Reform of the Spirit Hall have been fully implemented and are showing initial results. All that remains is to proceed step by step. As time goes by, the two Titled Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, who were Cabinet by Wu Qi, have gradually become adept at handling government affairs and are capable of managing the affairs of the Papal Hall during Wu Qi's absence.

With no immediate concerns, Wu Qi had a sudden thought and communicated with the God of Destruction, deciding to begin the final test.

Worship Hall.

Qian Daoliu dismissed his attendants, leaving only himself and Qian Renxue in the Main Hall.

He was content to see the Spirit Hall get back on track and develop in a better direction in his lifetime.

As the Sacrifice drew near, he felt no fear or unease, but rather an unusual ease, as if he had been waiting for this moment.

"Xiao Xue, after you become a god, assist Little Wu in managing the bank's affairs."

Qian Renxue asked doubtfully, "Grandpa, now that I've become a god, you can't retire. You still have to continue contributing to the Spirit Hall."

Qian Daoliu was worried that if the other party knew the truth about becoming a god, they would give up the opportunity to become a god. Therefore, he did not answer the question directly. "Xiao Xue, Grandpa has dedicated himself to the Spirit Hall for over a hundred years. He's exhausted. Let Grandpa rest."

Qian Renxue had some concerns in her heart, so she didn't rush to open the Gate of Inheritance and instead chatted with Qian Daoliu for a few minutes.

With everything prepared, just as Qian Daoliu to offer the Sacrifice, the door to the Worship Hall was suddenly pushed open.

Qian Daoliu's expression darkened.

He had previously instructed that no one was allowed to come here before the main gate of the Worship Hall was opened, no matter what happened. He never expected that someone would dare to break the rule!

Noticing the newcomer's appearance, his expression softened slightly, but he still couldn't help but question, "Didn't I tell you not to come near? What are you doing here?"

The newcomer was Wu Qi, but this time he was accompanied by another person— Hunter.

Wu Qi sighed softly and said, "Grandpa Qian, if I hadn't come, you probably would have had to Sacrifice, wouldn't you?"

"Sacrifice?" Qian Renxue was taken aback and couldn't help but look at Qian Daoliu.

If her path to godhood required Sacrifice her grandfather's Goddess of Life, she would rather never become a god.

Noticing her gaze, Qian Daoliu sighed, his eyes showing a hint of reproach as he looked at Wu Qi. "You shouldn't have told Xiao Xue about this. To witness the appearance of Deity Inheritance Person in my lifetime is the greatest honor for a Divine Servant like myself."

Now that things had come to this, Qian Renxue understood the situation perfectly. A hint of anger rose on her face as she scolded, "Grandpa, why didn't you tell me about something so important? There must be other ways. I didn't want you to make Sacrifice."

Qian Daoliu looked at her with affection and said softly, "Xiao Xue, this is my destiny. I only have my current strength because of the help of the Divine Ancestor. In exchange, when the Successor of the Divine Ancestor appears, I will have to sacrifice my Goddess of Life to open the final Gate of Inheritance for you."

Qian Renxue, realizing something, exclaimed, "Grandpa, the Gate of Inheritance can be opened as long as enough power is released?"

Receiving an affirmative answer, she breathed a slight sigh of relief, and a smile returned to her face. "That makes things simpler. With His Holiness the Pope's power, he could have already activated the final inheritance. I might as well wait until His Holiness the Pope a god, and then use his Divine Power to open the Gate of Inheritance for me, right? That way, you won't have to sacrifice yourself."

She then made a playful expression, "However, in exchange, Grandpa has to continue serving the Spirit Hall."

Qian Daoliu hesitated for a moment.

Wu Qi's appearance at this moment clearly indicates that he has a reasonable solution to the matter; otherwise, he would not have interrupted Wu Qi's Sacrifice.

Why rush to Sacrifice when one can live to witness their granddaughter's ascension to godhood and the future prosperity of the Spirit Hall?

Hunter stepped forward, shook his head, and said, "As expected of a descendant of the Angel God, truly intelligent. However, what you said is the general case. The Angel God's inheritance is somewhat special; Soul Power that is not of the Six-Winged Angel attribute cannot open the Gate of Inheritance."

The Angel God had already perished in the war of the Divine Realm, and his inheritance test was sealed away.

According to the rules of the Divine Realm, only those Angel God Descendants can initiate the Angel God's inheritance test. While the God King God King certainly do so, he could not violate the rules set by the Divine Realm, lest he discourage the lower-level Deity.

Changing the subject, Hunter said with a smile, "However, since I'm here, it means I have the ability to protect your grandfather."

"Later, you and Wu Qi will begin the inheritance assessment together, while Qian Daoliu will need to transfer his Soul Power to me. I have a unique skill of disguise; as long as your Soul Power is continuously inputted, the Soul Power I output will be able to mimic your aura."

"Don't worry about me. I have accumulated enough Soul Power; opening the Gate of Inheritance for the two of them will not be difficult."

"This..." Qian Daoliu's expression stiffened.

Hunter's move was a Substitute the Plum for the Peach, using his own life to ensure Qian Daoliu's continued existence.

Qian Daoliu wanted to decline, but after thinking about it carefully, he fell silent.

Given Qian Daoliu's abilities, he certainly couldn't open the Gate of Inheritance for Wu Qi. If he refused Hunter's offer, wouldn't he be losing two Limit Douluo combatants at the same time?

If Hunter Sacrifice himself, at least he can survive and continue to contribute to the Spirit Hall.

He didn't know how to respond to this, so he simply bowed in Hunter's direction.

Wu Qi chuckled and explained, "Hunter was originally a Divine Sense of the God of Destruction's divine will. Even after the Sacrifice, he will not die. And this Divine Sense will return to the God of Destruction's true form."

"He can't wait to return to the Divine Realm."

This means that they didn't want Qian Daoliu and his grandson to have any psychological burden.

Before the grandfather and grandson could speak, the Blazing Scepter Martial Soul appeared in front of Hunter, and a powerful Soul Power fluctuation rapidly spread. The Angel God Statue in the center of the Main Hall seemed to be summoned by something and trembled slightly.

"Don't waste time, quickly transfer some of your Soul Power to me. Don't go too fast, just transfer it slowly, but make sure it's stable."

Qian Daoliu felt guilty, but the die was cast. If he delayed and the Divine Power of the Angel God Statue was rejected, the situation would be irreversible.

"Xiao Xue, please thank the God of Destruction on behalf of your grandfather."

Sensing the powerful Soul Power emanating from Hunter, Qian Daoliu knew that the other party had not been exaggerating.

Unable to travel to the Divine Realm, he could only ask Qian Renxue to repay this debt of gratitude on his behalf.