Qian Renxue's Schemes, Choosing the Soul Hunting Location

The enormous, snow-white Swan Phantom slowly faded away.

Everyone in the hall found it difficult to calm their emotions.

They looked at Xue Qinghe with admiration.

Golden Crocodile Douluo was dazed for a moment before quickly regaining his senses.

He looked at the emperor on the Dragon Throne, then at Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin.

Only then did he turn his gaze to Xue Qinghe and play along.

"What a Heaven Dou Crown Prince."

He softened his tone and spoke.

"How many Divine Trials have you received?"

Xue Qinghe blinked twice and answered loudly.

"In reply to Senior, Angel's Seven Trials."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's body stiffened upon hearing this, then immediately relaxed.

His expression was no longer stern and even carried a trace of a smile.

Two blinks? Seven Trials?

This is clearly Nine Trials!

Will Spirit Hall's thousand-year wish finally be fulfilled?

Though he was ecstatic inside, Golden Crocodile Douluo revealed nothing on his face.

He pretended to ponder for a moment before speaking.

"Seven Trials...

"If it is Seven Trials, so be it.

"For the sake of your filial devotion, Old Man will give you another choice!"

On the Dragon Throne, Xue Ye was utterly confused. Hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo relent, he immediately focused intently.

"You need not abandon your Divine Trial, nor do you need to abandon your position as Crown Prince.

"As long as you pass down the throne when you are sixty, then join Spirit Hall.

"Spirit Hall will acknowledge your Divine Trial!"

Before Xue Qinghe could answer, Xue Ye's impatient voice rang out.

"Is Your Excellency speaking the truth? I shall accept on behalf of my son!"

Over the past few days, Xue Qinghe's place in Xue Ye's heart had constantly changed.

Crown Prince, my son, imperial son... every form of address represented a different state of mind.

It was clear how deeply he had been moved.

Sixty? My son is not yet thirty.

If I pass down the throne now, he can rule Heaven Dou for at least thirty years!

Not only will he keep his Divine Trial, he can also use its power to unify the country and deal with Star Luo!

With my son's temperament, even if he joins Spirit Hall, he will certainly take good care of the empire!

What is there to hesitate over?

Golden Crocodile Douluo was immediately displeased by Xue Ye's suspicion.

"As the Second Worship of Spirit Hall, would I deceive you?"

"The Second Worship of Spirit Hall!"

Ning Fengzhi and the others were shocked!

When they had previously heard that Golden Crocodile Douluo possessed Level 98 Soul Power, they had already harbored some guesses.

Now that he had personally admitted his identity, they were even more stunned.

Spirit Hall was the sacred land of all Soul Masters, and only Titled Douluo could enter it.

As the Second Worship, he was the second-ranked strong among all the enshrined experts of Spirit Hall!

With such status, his word naturally carried enormous weight.

If he went back on his word, Spirit Hall would lose all face as well.

Everyone looked eagerly at Xue Qinghe.

They awaited his answer.

Yet Xue Qinghe seemed somewhat hesitant.

"Then Father Emperor's health..."

Seeing that he was still worried about him, Xue Ye nearly wished he could end himself at once so the Crown Prince could immediately ascend the throne.

Qinghe, you fool! Such a wonderful opportunity! What are you hesitating for?

As long as Heaven Dou Empire can become great again, what does Father Emperor matter?

Golden Crocodile Douluo smiled at this, his gaze profound.

"Spirit Hall possesses countless secret treasures.

"If you wish to seek medicine, you may.

"As long as you are willing to personally travel to Spirit City and pay respects before the Angel Statue.

"For a mere dose of Sacred Medicine, I shall agree on First Enshrined's behalf."

Having received his answer, Xue Qinghe seemed afraid that the other party would regret it and immediately agreed.

"A deal! Once Qinghe has arranged the matters at hand,

"I shall travel to Spirit City and seek medicine for Father Emperor!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo smiled in satisfaction. Ignoring everyone else, he flashed away and flew out of the hall.

Only his words remained echoing through the air.

"Such courage! We shall await you in Spirit City!

"Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe!"

Before anyone could sort out their thoughts, the aggressive Golden Crocodile Douluo had vanished from sight.

Amid Xue Ye's moved expression was a trace of worry.

"My son, I know your filial devotion. This is enough.

"Spirit City is the center of Spirit Hall. How about..."

He feared that Golden Crocodile Douluo's request was an attempt to lure Xue Qinghe into a trap.

If Xue Qinghe truly went there, the initiative would fall into the other party's hands.

If he did not go, Golden Crocodile Douluo had already stated that he represented Spirit Hall in acknowledging Xue Qinghe's Divine Trial.

Then no one would have any reason to keep pursuing this matter.

Xue Qinghe returned to the side of the Dragon Throne and respectfully lowered his head.

"Father Emperor, say no more!

"You have suffered from poor health for a long time. Your son worries for you every day.

"Now that there is hope of restoring your health, your son is unwilling to miss it!"

He looked at him with a resolute expression.

"My son!"

Xue Ye was even more moved. He grabbed Xue Qinghe's wrist and was speechless for a time.

Qinghe has matured. It seems I should pass down the throne early.

There is nothing wrong with becoming a retired emperor!

For a moment, a scene of fatherly affection and filial smiles played out beside the Dragon Throne.

Outside the hall, the ministers departed with sighs.

Xue Qinghe quickly caught up with Ning Fengzhi and the other two.

"Teacher!"

Ning Fengzhi turned back and returned the salute, while Chen Xin and Gu Rong also nodded in greeting.

"Qinghe! Is there anything else?"

After the matter with Golden Crocodile Douluo, Ning Fengzhi's favorable impression of this student had greatly increased.

Even his form of address had become much more intimate.

He no longer respectfully called him His Highness the Crown Prince as he had before.

Xue Qinghe respectfully returned the salute.

"Today, I must thank Teacher, as well as Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, the Two Excellencies, for your support.

"If the Two Excellencies had not been present, Golden Crocodile Douluo likely would not have relented so easily."

As he spoke, Xue Qinghe bowed once more.

The three of them stepped aside to avoid it.

Chen Xin even gave a bitter smile.

"I dare not accept it. Only today did Old Man realize how narrow-minded I had been.

"There was actually such an enormous gap at Level 98 Soul Power!"

He let out a long sigh.

Gu Rong beside him was even more silent, not even wanting to speak.

Xue Qinghe did not continue to provoke them. Skipping over the matter, he continued.

"I saw Teacher leaving in such a hurry. Is there some urgent matter?

"Qinghe wished to host a banquet for the Two Excellencies as a small expression of gratitude."

He looked at Chen Xin and Gu Rong, though his gaze lingered longer on Chen Xin.

Clearly, his main target was Chen Xin, who was about to break through to Level 97 Soul Power.

Chen Xin asked Ning Fengzhi with his eyes. Only after seeing him nod did he answer.

"Today may not be convenient. Old Man wishes to take Rongrong to visit that boy Yu Mingfei.

"The two juniors have some acquaintance. Ever since Rongrong returned to the sect, she has been following Fengzhi around everywhere.

"Now that she finally has time, she dragged me along to find her friend and play."

Hearing this, Xue Qinghe did not press the matter.

"No matter. Another day, I shall reserve Moonlight Pavilion and invite Teacher and the Two Excellencies again!

"If Junior Sister does not mind, she may come along as well."

"Certainly! Certainly!"

Ning Fengzhi answered with a smile.

The three departed. Xue Qinghe watched Ning Fengzhi's retreating back thoughtfully.

Visiting Yu Mingfei? It is probably not that simple.

I am also extremely curious about this Ice Fire Dragon King.

Why not involve myself as well? Let me see what is so extraordinary about Yu Mingfei that he has repeatedly drawn the Angel God's attention.

Remembering his Angel's Second Trial, Xue Qinghe began to scheme.

[Angel's Divine Trial Second Trial: Bring the Ice Fire Dragon King before the Angel Statue]

Deep within Sunset Forest, at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Yu Mingfei leaped out of the spring and sat on the shore.

His upper body was bare, droplets of water running down his skin and wandering across the crisscrossing scars.

Though he had the Fire Tunic Jade Clothes, soaking in the Divine Spring while clothed still felt strange to him.

He felt uncomfortable all over.

Dugu Bo had long since grown used to the sight.

He spoke softly.

"Mingfei, I searched through all the records and investigated Sunset Forest as well.

"For the ice- and water-attribute Soul Beasts you need, it would be best to search in the Extreme North Region or by the sea.

"Even in Star Dou Great Forest, powerful Soul Beasts with ice and water attributes are extremely rare.

"Only the Extreme North Ice Plain and the Great Sea have more ice- and water-attribute Soul Beasts with powerful bloodlines for you to choose from."