The Upcoming Challenge
When Han Li returned to Heaven Dou City, he found that everyone from the Worship Hall had already gathered at his temporary residence, including the newly crowned Empress Qian Renxue.
"Everyone's here, what are you discussing? And Empress of the Heaven Dou Empire, are you also doing nothing?"
Without a sound, Han Li's figure appeared above everyone. Only Qian Daoliu slightly raised his head and noticed his appearance before he appeared.
Broad Hill and Golden Crocodile, both Peerless Douluo, only looked in his direction when he appeared.
This only shows that even among the most exceptional individuals, there are differences.
Master, Master, hurry up and get a lineage, otherwise you'll be obsolete in the future, and then you'll only be able to live off your disciples.
The Godhood Inheritance offered by the Divine Realm was actually quite a rip-off, seriously misrepresented. Apart from the first few, Han Li suspected, the others were just for show, merely to demonstrate sincerity. Anyway, he gave them, whether they worked out or not was up to the individual.
Broad Hill scratched his head somewhat uncomfortably. He felt that his disciple's gaze was a bit offensive, so he decisively returned a fierce look.
"Don't even mention it. I should have just let Xue Ye live."
Qian Renxue seemed a bit irritable, and her tone wasn't very friendly.
"Oh? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been keeping a low profile, yet someone is still trying to trip you up?"
Han Li looked at her with some surprise.
Qian Renxue opened her mouth, then turned her head away, seemingly unwilling to answer the question.
"Don't ask anymore. Officials of the Heaven Dou Empire are pressuring His Majesty to get married, arguing that His Majesty cannot be without an heir."
Broad Hill chuckled at the sight and winked at Han Li.
"Ha?"
Han Li was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter without any attempt to hide it.
To be honest, he never expected that Qian Renxue's predicament stemmed from this, but upon closer reflection, it made perfect sense.
"If you laugh again, I will announce that I will marry Lingling and make her my empress."
Qian Renxue stood up, somewhat embarrassed and angry, to express her dissatisfaction with his mockery.
"It's not impossible. As long as Lingling agrees, I don't mind."
Han Li stopped smiling, stroked his chin, and nodded seriously.
"You..."
Qian Renxue's mouth was agape, and she really didn't know what to say.
"Alright, stop fooling around. Let's put this matter off for now."
Qian Daoliu still loved his granddaughter. Seeing this, he interrupted Han Li's teasing of Qian Renxue and continued to tell the story of the God Exam.
Han Li casually found a seat and sat down, listening with great interest.
Even without Qian Renxue's reply, he already knew why everyone had gathered. No wonder the group was so complete; they were passing on their experience. Although the content of each God Exam was different, it was still better than knowing nothing at all.
Similar to Han Li's guess, the God Exam of the gods mainly focuses on the seven emotions, and examines more a person's character and sense of right and wrong. It can only be said that the emphasis is different.
During this period, Qian Daoliu also mentioned the selection criteria that had not been made public before. First of all, you must have Angel Martial Soul, which confirmed to Han Li why there had been no word about it before.
The Angel God's God Exam has been monopolized by the Qian Family Families. Outsiders can't even get close to the threshold, let alone start it. Well, unless you, like Bo Saixi, transform your Martial Soul later in life, but the Angel God has been silent for a long time.
Taking this opportunity, Han Li also briefly introduced the steps of the Sea God Exam and the Asura God Trial from his memory, though he had only vaguely remembered them. Of course, he didn't forget to say that it was for reference only, since they were all obtained through back channels and weren't particularly convincing.
Even so, it still made everyone who heard it yearn for it.
"Alright, that's about it. We'll analyze the specific situation later. By the way, senior uncles and senior masters, take this. You can contact me remotely."
After Han Li finished speaking, he took out several pendants from his wristband and distributed them to the group.
Golden Crocodile and the others solemnly put it away, while Qian Daoliu stared at the pendant for a long time but couldn't figure out what it was. He just became more and more curious about Han Li's methods.
When do we set off?
After putting his things away, Qian Daoliu looked at Han Li. He had been in Heaven Dou City for a while now. Although he was enjoying his time with his granddaughter, he hadn't forgotten his main purpose for coming out. Moreover, he was very curious about the so-called Di Tian.
"We'll leave tomorrow. At our speed, it'll only take two or three days at most."
After glancing at the women, Han Li replied in a deep voice.
"Okay, you all go and get ready."
Qian Daoliu to look at the people in the Worship Hall, his expression becoming more serious.
"Understood, brother."
The group exchanged glances, nodded, and turned to leave.
"Grandpa, you'll be responsible for taking away the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, then preventing Soul Beast uprising in the border town, and protecting Sister Yan and the others as well."
Han Li turned to look at Dugu Bo beside him. Even though he had broken through to level 96 and his Martial Soul had evolved, he was still not very good at head-on combat. It was better for him to stay on the outermost edge.
Although Qian Jun Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo are also level 96, the two brothers have completed the Martial Soul Fusion Skill, so they cannot be regarded as ordinary Super Douluo. Apart from that, the lowest level among them Mighty Lion Douluo, is already level 97.
"Good."
Dugu Bo didn't try to be stubborn and nodded in agreement.
Han Li had already told him beforehand that if a violent conflict were to occur, he, carrying the Snow Color Swan Kiss, would be the last line of defense.
"Why don't we let Snake Lance and Uncle Ci Xue come along too? It's always good to bring more people. Actually, I can come too."
Beside her, under the watchful eyes of the others, Qian Renxue spoke in increasingly softer voices until she finally fell silent.
"No need. Ordinary account bans won't be effective this time, and there's a high probability that a battle won't even break out. As for you, you should speed up your progress in the God Exam."
Han Li shook his head, his Soul Power surging forth, and a pale red Soul Ring wrapped in gold appeared above his head.
"Level 90? And what about your Soul Ring?"
Broad Hill patted Han Li's shoulder with slight excitement, but the force of the recoil from Han Li made her hand hurt.
"Yes, eight hundred thousand years. It's similar to God-Given Soul Ring, formed by myself, without Soul Bone."
The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well is no longer a secret. Although Han Li has not revealed the identity of the Icefire Dragon King, the others still know a little about it.
"Hiss."
Even though they were mentally prepared, they were still provoked by Han Li's words.
A sense of powerlessness rose in Qian Renxue's heart. However, she should know that she had already passed the First Trial and reached the Soul Douluo faster than Han Li. With the enhancement of the Soul Core, Soul Bone and the previous Immortal Herb, her Eighth Soul Ring barely lasted for 100,000 years. Even Qian Daoliu was extremely satisfied with her.
But now, eight hundred thousand years... what does that even mean?
Fortunately, she had gotten used to it. Thinking of the difficulty and time her Grandfather had told her about Self-Created Godhood, she managed to keep her Dao heart intact.
"I will definitely become a god before you."
Qian Renxue emphasized it again.
"Okay, keep it up."
Han Li smiled and encouraged her, saying that if Qian Renxue could really be faster, it would certainly be a good thing for him.
Qian Renxue stared at him for a long time, and only after confirming that he wasn't mocking her did she nod in satisfaction. In her heart, she decided to speed up the process again, and leave the work to those annoying ministers.
Qian Daoliu to the side with a broad smile, which was exactly what he wanted to see.
With Han Li's help, the entrance to the Angel Temple was no longer fixed to the Angel Statue. He and Qian Renxue only needed to carry small Angel Statue with them to enter through prayer and borrow power.
This is also the biggest reason why he agreed to let Qian Renxue stay in the Heaven Dou Empire after the God Exam began, and why he was willing to leave Spirit City.
Thinking of this, he subconsciously touched the small pendant on his chest. With this, he would truly be invincible in the sky.
"Alright, Xiao Xue, you should go back now."
Looking at the sky, Qian Daoliu urged them on.
"Okay, I won't come to see you off tomorrow. Remember to be careful."
"Also, if things don't work out, just run. Five years, no, three years is enough. I'll definitely help you get your revenge."
Qian Renxue nodded, then turned her gaze to Han Li and said seriously.
"Okay, no problem."
Han Li was slightly taken aback, then returned a smile. He was really confident.
"Okay, I'm leaving now."
Qian Renxue greeted everyone again before transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the courtyard.
"Let's take a break too."
Han Li's voice rang out in the courtyard, and the group dispersed.
The next morning, more than a dozen figures, unnoticed, transformed into streaks of light and sped off toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
Two days later, in a hotel in a small town near the Star Dou Great Forest.
"Dear senior uncles and senior masters, let's rest here for today and go in tomorrow."
Han Li glanced at the few retainers who weren't in the best spirits and made a decision immediately.
For the several Martial Soul masters who do not possess the ability to fly, long-distance flight is not a particularly pleasant experience, but running at full speed would be too noisy, so they can only make do with it.
The group nodded and plunged into the room.
"Xiao Li, you seem a little nervous."
Broad Hill didn't leave. Instead, he familiarly put his arm around his apprentice's shoulder and walked outside.
"That's true to some extent."
Faced with his master's concern, Han Li did not lie. Instead, he breathed a sigh of relief and walked with him into the lively atmosphere outside.
"Don't put so much pressure on yourself. If it's really too much, just take it easy. A title at 15 is something your master never even dreamed of before."
After paying, Broad Hill, without any regard for appearances, handed over a bunch of barbecue and stuffed it into Han Li's hand.
"There's nothing a barbecue can't solve. If one doesn't work, have two. I remember you were the one who told me that."
For the rest of the time, Broad Hill didn't mention anything about cultivation to him again. She simply accompanied him as they walked the entire street and ate all the local snacks.
"Let's go back and get some sleep. If it really doesn't work, we'll just run away. I think what Xiao Xue said isn't a bad idea. Let's go."
Broad Hill patted his shoulder meaningfully and went into her room.
After watching his master close the door, Han Li returned to his own room, sat by the window, and looked out at the Star Dou Great Forest, which appeared to be a dark mass in the night.
The Ten Thousand Demons King arc has been going on for so long, and it still hasn't ended. I wonder what Di Tian is thinking.
We should know the answer by tomorrow.
After sitting for a long time, Han Li's figure disappeared from the window, and the lights in the room went out.