Building Momentum, the Angel's Debut, Bibi Dong at the Front Lines
Is it necessary to tell him this?
In the pavilion of the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Han Li watched Yu Xiaogang being dragged away, then looked at Qian Renxue beside him.
"Of course there is. Otherwise, how can we ensure he won't go back on his word?"
"He wanted revenge, and coincidentally, so did I, whether it was out of duty or... or because of my father."
Qian Renxue spoke without any psychological burden, nor did she reveal any further emotions.
After successfully overcoming the "torture" of the God Exam, she understood many things. For example, she realized that she had never had a mother.
In this respect, she was surprisingly similar to Liu Erlong before her. Moreover, she was more frank. Compared to him, she had never felt even a trace of love, let alone any false love.
She used to be foolish, trying to force a love and kindness that didn't exist just because of a pretext. After waking up, she is more willing to reciprocate the love that has always been with those around her.
The Angel God does not have the authority to administer the law of "judgment," so now, her will is the judgment of the angels.
Qian Xunji may not have been a good Pope or a good teacher, but to Qian Renxue, he was a good father. As for that "good sister," all she felt from childhood was hatred and hostility.
Now, having witnessed her madness, Qian Renxue knew very well that she had set her sights on her beloved Grandfather and the Qian Family's millennia-old legacy, and Qian Renxue would not let her have her way.
This wasn't a difficult choice for Qian Renxue.
Growth is always accompanied by growing pains. She has been in pain for over twenty years, so it wouldn't be so bad to end it with the Angel Holy Sword.
Han Li did not respond to Qian Xunji's words; his position was somewhat awkward, and he was not in a position to comment.
Observing the change in Qian Renxue's expression after she finished speaking, he felt his lips were a little dry. Why did this Angel God Exam give him the feeling of sealing his heart and locking away his love? Would she be thinking of stabbing him with her sword one day?
He unconsciously shrank his neck, but then he saw Qian Renxue observing his expression, and he knew perfectly well that she was acting this way on purpose.
"Childish."
Han Li quickly composed himself and uttered two words.
Qian Renxue smiled but didn't respond. Instead, she asked, "How's the situation at the front?"
With Han Li by my side, the intelligence reports come back much faster than those other reports.
"When she made her move against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the war had already broken out over there."
"The casualties among the regular army are not too high. The people we planted there have played a role. Apart from the main battlefield, we have made rapid breakthroughs in other areas. So far, we have captured three cities, oh no, four."
"On the Spirit Hall's side, the main losses are to low-level Soul Master and some mid-level Soul Master. The noble Soul Master of the Star Luo Empire still have some resistance."
"This is something we can't control. There will always be people who want to make a name for themselves and climb the ladder. This is a good opportunity for them. They are willing to risk their lives for merit. We can't stop them."
Instead of directly manifesting the situation there, Han Li used his divine power to simply present a rough map and wrote and drew on it.
"Well, if they're willing, then we don't need to worry about it."
Qian Renxue was also an emperor, so how could she not be aware of this situation? She didn't care much, as this was one of the ways for others to rise in rank, so how could it be completely cut off?
"Once Bibi Dong arrives, if she's willing to take action, half the territory will fall in three days at most, and that's considered slow."
Han Li did a rough calculation and gave an answer: he and Qian Renxue had to time their entry perfectly, otherwise they would become real clowns.
"Then let's do it tomorrow morning. It will take time for the message to get over there."
Qian Renxue made a decision.
"Okay, let's do it at noon. I'll make up for it with your ascension ceremony."
Han Li said half-jokingly, then added, "Of course, the Faith Power belongs to me."
"Knew."
Qian Renxue was delighted upon hearing the first half of the sentence, but upon hearing the second half, she glared at him in annoyance. —When Han Li left the palace, Yu Xiaogang was already kneeling on the street outside.
He didn't care at all about the pointing and whispering of people on the street in the distance, and even deliberately acted pitiful. Thanks to his past experiences, he was used to those people's gossip.
He kept his head down, but his mouth was wide open in a grin; revenge was within reach, and he was afraid he would laugh out loud.
Even he hadn't expected that "Xue Qinghe" would be Bibi Dong's daughter. The name Qian Renxue, combined with "Xue Qinghe's" age, finally made him understand what Bibi Dong meant when she said that she was no longer pure.
If it were six months ago, he would have been angry, annoyed, or even felt sorry for Bibi Dong, and might have even told her that "he didn't care."
But now, from the moment his father died at her hands, he will never forgive her again.
He felt a surge of pleasure and decided that when he saw Bibi Dong again, he would mock her mercilessly and tell her that she was a fool and that he had lied to her when he approached her.
He also wanted her to experience what it meant to be worse than dead.
His and his daughter's betrayal will be the best gift he can give her. Presumably, she will be "happy" about it. That way, even if Han Li and his group fail, she will be the ultimate winner, and she will definitely not feel good about it. This is his revenge.
He wasn't even afraid of death anymore, so what could she do to him? Besides, he had no way back. Han Li, right in front of him, sent a dose of poison and Soul Power into his heart.
He only has seven days left.
As night deepened and the crowd gradually dispersed, Yu Xiaogang remained kneeling in place.
As the day gradually brightened, more and more people gathered around him, discussing him, and Yu Xiaogang's kowtowing became increasingly practiced.
As they said yesterday, Han Li, who had been missing for a long time, made a public appearance on the street.
He was in a hurry and didn't look well.
During his journey to the palace, someone loudly asked, "Is His Holy Son Your Highness also a supporter of the war?"
Han Li paused for a moment, then left with the words, "Wait a little longer, I will give everyone an explanation," before entering the palace.
His reaction only fueled the discussions outside.
"Which idiot asked His Holy Son Your Highness just now? Couldn't he see that His Highness didn't look well?"
"That's right, His Holy Son Your Highness and His Majesty have a very good relationship. He even greeted us before."
"The Mysterious Heaven Skill was also created by His Holy Son Your Highness. Otherwise, how could you possibly cultivate it?"
"Judging from His Holy Son Your Highness's reaction, does it mean he doesn't support the war? After the news of the establishment of the Spirit Hall Empire spread, we haven't heard anything related to His Highness."
"Um, I think so?"
"Is that possible?"
"What does His Holy Son Your Highness want with His Majesty? He doesn't want our Heavenly Capital Empire to join the war, does he? Even if he opposes war, it wouldn't be a good thing if we were to participate, would it?"
"What are you saying? The matter is not clear yet, and you're already planning to pin this label on His Holy Son Your Highness? Tell me, are you a spy for the Star Luo Empire?"
"Damn it, you bastard, before you slander His Highness, don't you think about whose credit it is for your cultivation? I'll beat you to death."
"I didn't mean that, I was just guessing. I'm the one who's a loyal supporter of His Highness, okay?"
"Hey, don't hit me."
Outside the palace, the streets were in a chaotic mess, but fortunately, there were guards, so nothing too serious happened.
Inside the palace, as soon as Han Li stepped in, he transformed into a streak of light and headed towards Qian Renxue's location. As for the people and guards who followed him, they looked at each other and then pretended nothing had happened.
They didn't dare to stop him, and the Young Master had also given instructions that seeing Han Li was like seeing her. Some of them had even seen the Grand Elder willingly follow behind His Holy Son Your Highness.
Stopping people? Are you out of your mind? "Get ready, the other Your Majesty the Queen seems to be in a bad mood, but she personally led the attack and conquered a city."
After meeting Qian Renxue, Han Li took the initiative to tell her what he had observed earlier.
Qian Renxue frowned. Her "good sister" really didn't care about her reputation at all. Did she think she had them cornered? Then, she quickly regained her composure and glanced at Han Li.
That's good. With her being so unscrupulous, their image will be better when they make their appearance, and Han Li can also gain more benefits from it.
She doesn't care about the Faith Power right now, but it's very important to Han Li, which is a good thing for them.
"How?"
When Han Li saw her looking at him, he thought she had a question to ask.
"It's nothing, let's get started. How do you need my cooperation?"
Qian Renxue shook her head and asked seriously.
"You don't need to do much. Just show your beauty, holiness and righteousness. Hmm, just activate the Divine Light with all your might, and leave the rest to me."
"When the time comes and we leave together, remember to hold my hand."
Han Li smile, teasingly.
Why should I still hold your hand?
Qian Renxue wasn't shy; she simply didn't understand.
"Legends of gods are not common among Soul Master; they are mostly found among those who have just begun their cultivation. It's not time for a divine war yet. Believe me, at this moment, they are more interested in gossip than the power of gods. This will increase the spread of the legends and the Faith Power."
"Goddesses are always something to aspire to."
Han Li gave a rather unserious reply.
Dude, Qian Renxue shouldn't mind, right? "Alright, you pass."
Qian Renxue glanced at him, took a few steps forward, and took his hand.
"Um?"
"Practise."
"Hesitate!"
Outside, people continued to discuss the matter. Inside the palace, Han Li pointed to the sky, and Qian Renxue nodded. Wings and Divine Armor appeared on her body.
Suddenly, a golden light shone, momentarily overshadowing even the sun's rays.
To everyone's astonishment, a Angel Phantom, over a hundred meters tall, appeared above the palace, enveloping Qian Renxue.
Han Li snapped his fingers, releasing all the signs of his godhood that he had previously sealed away, and even used the power of the Plane Consciousness to strengthen them again.
Just as they were choosing to build momentum, far away on the front lines...
Bibi Dong suddenly stood up and turned around sharply to look in the direction of the Heaven Dou Empire.
The commotion over there almost turned the entire distant sky gold, and even from a great distance, she could feel that aura that she found utterly repulsive.
Not only her, but everyone noticed it, especially the devout believers. They had an urge to turn around and prostrate themselves in worship. They didn't know what was going on, so they looked at His Majesty the Pope at the very front.
"It's nothing serious, keep the attack going."
Bibi Dong gritted her teeth and flew forward. She had to take the initiative; she was almost there and needed to get ahead of her opponent.