News of the Immortal Herb

"I never expected you to be a Descendant of Angel God. No wonder," the figure murmured.

"Yes, Senior. Ten thousand years have passed since my ancestor became a god. Every generation of the Qian Family has longed to become gods and restore Angel God's glory to the world. I, Qian Xunji, will surely become Angel God and cleanse this world of darkness," Qian Xunji declared spiritedly.

Qian Xunji truly thought so. Since arriving in Douluo Continent and witnessing all aspects of this world, he had wanted to become Angel God, reshape the order of the human world, and had spared no effort in challenging dangerous places to strengthen himself, all so that one day he could reach Level 100 and become a god.

"You think you can become Angel God? Who knows where Angel God has gone? Heh," the figure said.

"What do you mean by that? What happened to my Divine Ancestor?" Hearing his tone, Qian Xunji knew he must know something.

"Angel God... let me think. Oh, I remember now. You mean that little girl who ascended to the God Realm ten thousand years ago? She has already fallen," the figure said as if recalling something.

"What? The Divine Ancestor has fallen? Impossible. Absolutely impossible!" Qian Xunji exclaimed in shock and fury.

"Your Divine Ancestor was quite formidable, worthy of being called the strongest beneath the God Kings. Unfortunately, she was young and impetuous and offended someone. Naturally, things did not end well for her," the figure said regretfully.

"Who did the Divine Ancestor offend? Sea God? Or some other deity?" Qian Xunji hurriedly asked.

"I never expected you to know of Sea God as well. That's right, her fall was indeed connected to Sea God," the figure confirmed.

"What else? I need the details," Qian Xunji urgently demanded. What the figure had said was no less than a bolt from the blue to him. If Qian Daoliu learned of it, he likely would not be able to take it either.

"I cannot tell you anything else. You will have to find that out yourself."

"Well? Do you wish to inherit my god position? Since your Divine Ancestor has already fallen, inherit mine instead."

"Senior, you are a god as well? May I ask what god you are?" Qian Xunji asked calmly.

"Listen carefully. I am the Nether God of the God Realm, wielding authority over life and death in the netherworld, the Nether God King of the God Realm. What you see now is merely a strand of divine sense, here to select a suitable heir," the figure said.

A thoughtful look appeared in Qian Xunji's eyes. As far as he knew, the God Realm had five chief gods: Asura God, God of Destruction, Goddess of Life, God of Evil, and God of Goodness. He had never heard of any Nether God. Besides, why would the Nether God be in the City of Slaughter? Wasn't this Asura God's territory?

"If you inherit my god position, you will possess the power and authority of a God King. Once you ascend to the God Realm, wouldn't dealing with Sea God, a mere First-level God, be effortless?" the figure added.

"Senior, I have decided not to inherit your god position. My ancestor has already fallen, and the Angel Family needs a new Angel God to lead them. I will strive to become Angel God. No matter how arduous the path, I will not retreat," Qian Xunji said firmly.

"If that is your decision, I will not force you. Young Girl, come here," the figure said, waving at Man Yao.

"What is it, Senior?" Man Yao asked softly.

"Young Girl, are you willing to inherit my god position?" Looking at this strand of divine sense, Qian Xunji suddenly felt it resembled a bad person coaxing a little girl with candy. The next moment, he immediately shook his head. How could he think that?

"Ah, me? Can I too?" Man Yao asked uncertainly.

"Of course. Both of you have received my recognition. That young man is unwilling, so are you willing?" Nether God's Divine Sense asked.

But Man Yao turned to look at Qian Xunji, her eyes fixed on him expectantly, as though asking for his opinion.

Seeing this, Qian Xunji said, "Man Yao, this is your opportunity. You should seize it."

Man Yao immediately let out a sigh of relief and nodded firmly.

"I am willing," Man Yao said resolutely.

"Good. From now on, you are the heir to my god position."

"Do you know why I chose you as the heir to my god position?" Nether God's Divine Sense asked.

"Is it because of my martial soul?" Man Yao thought about it. Her strength could not compare to Qian Xunji's; the only thing worth noting was her martial soul. It had awakened on its own, so it had to be special and powerful.

Man Yao summoned her martial soul. Soon, a delicate, blossoming flower, fiery red with a trace of black, slowly appeared in her soft, boneless hand.

"That's right. Your martial soul carries the aura of the netherworld and is highly compatible with the Nether God Position. That is one reason I favor you. Secondly, while you are not as powerful as this young man, your temperament is exceptionally resilient. You are an unpolished jade," Nether God's Divine Sense praised.

"However, your martial soul is only considered a top-tier martial soul in Douluo Continent. Compared to this young man's God-Tier Martial Soul, it is more than one level behind," Nether God's Divine Sense continued.

"Senior, there is no need for you to worry about that. In the future, I will find an Immortal Herb that can raise the potential of her martial soul and allow it to undergo Martial Soul Evolution," Qian Xunji said slowly.

He suddenly recalled the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye from the original story. It was one of the Three Great Treasure Basins of Douluo Continent, with countless immortal herbs and miraculous medicines. There had to be one suitable for Man Yao that could raise her martial soul's potential.

"Young man, indeed, immortal herbs can raise the potential of her martial soul. But do you know where to find one?" Nether God's Divine Sense asked doubtfully.

"I do not, but I will do everything in my power to find one for her." Qian Xunji knew the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye was in Sunset Forest, but he did not know its exact location. Still, he had no intention of telling Nether God's Divine Sense.

At the side, Man Yao looked at him gratefully, her eyes filled with emotion.

"Hmm. I do know of an Immortal Herb that is highly compatible with this Young Girl's martial soul. If she consumes it, she will certainly gain many benefits," Nether God's Divine Sense said indifferently.

"Is that so? May I ask where this place is, Senior?" Qian Xunji asked.

"It is in the City of Slaughter, yet it is not in the City of Slaughter," Nether God's Divine Sense said cryptically.

Qian Xunji was completely baffled and had no idea what he meant.

"Does Senior mean that its entrance is in the City of Slaughter, but the place itself is not?" Qian Xunji guessed.

"Young man, you are very clever. That is exactly what I mean," Nether God's Divine Sense said with a smile.

"Please tell me where this place is, Senior. I will go and retrieve it," Qian Xunji said.

"A powerful soul beast guards the vicinity of that Immortal Herb. With your current strength, going there would be like a mantis trying to stop a chariot. There are even Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts within. Even a Titled Douluo might meet their end there. You only have seven rings at present; even if your Soul Power Level reaches that of a Soul Douluo, encountering those ferocious soul beasts would mean certain death," Nether God's Divine Sense said seriously.

"Even if they are dangerous, I am confident. If I cannot defeat them, I will not force the issue. As long as I take the Immortal Herb, the task will be complete," Qian Xunji said calmly.

"Very well. As you wish." With that, Nether God's Divine Sense slowly extended a hand and opened a passage.

"This place is called Nether Ridge. Many dark-attribute soul beasts live within, and that Immortal Herb is there. I will teleport the two of you near it. Once you obtain the Immortal Herb, crush this token, and you will be teleported out. Remember that." Nether God's Divine Sense tossed a token to Qian Xunji and Man Yao.

Qian Xunji took Man Yao's hand and slowly walked into the passage.

Thanks to Chennian de Hanshuang for the 2,000 Qidian Coin reward!!!