Dark Qian Renxue

After a long while.

A purple Spirit Ring slowly rose from the corpse of the Diamond Explosive Ape.

Ye Lingling calmed her breathing and sat cross-legged before the Spirit Ring.

She closed her eyes, and her Nine-Heart Begonia Martial Soul appeared. As the begonia slowly rotated, she circulated her Soul Power and drew the purple Spirit Ring toward it, gradually lowering it onto her Martial Soul.

The instant the Spirit Ring touched the Nine-Heart Begonia—

Boom!

A vast surge of energy instantly flooded her limbs and bones!

"Mm!"

The little girl let out a muffled groan. Her face turned pale, and a thread of blood seeped from the corner of her lips.

Seeing that Ye Lingling was in pain but that her meridians and bones showed no signs of collapsing, Luo Can secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

After the fourfold strengthening of the Body Refining Pill, Whale Rubber, Life-Reversing Spring Water, and Medicinal Baths, her physical strength had already far surpassed that of an ordinary Soul Grandmaster. As long as she endured the initial impact of energy, the rest of the absorption should not be a problem.

Time slowly passed.

Pain covered Ye Lingling's face. Sweat rolled down her forehead as she clenched her teeth and silently endured the impact of the Spirit Ring's energy on her body.

One incense stick later.

The painful expression on Ye Lingling's face finally began to ease, and the violent energy within her gradually settled.

The most dangerous stage had passed.

Another three quarters of an hour went by.

The energy of the purple Spirit Ring floating above the Nine-Heart Begonia stabilized.

The next moment—

Ye Lingling's Soul Power began to soar!

Level eleven, level twelve, level thirteen. In just ten breaths, she broke through to level sixteen.

"A thousand-year First Spirit Ring..."

Luo Can looked at that purple Spirit Ring, a complicated expression flashing through his eyes.

Back when he absorbed his First Spirit Ring, a mere three-hundred-year Iron-Armored Earth Dragon had nearly cost him half his life. Yet now, his six-year-old disciple had started with a thousand-year First Spirit Ring...

As expected, transmigrators with cheats could accomplish anything.

"Phew..."

Ye Lingling slowly opened her eyes.

She lowered her head and looked at the Nine-Heart Begonia in her palm, as well as the pulsing purple Spirit Ring above the flower. Uncontainable excitement and wild joy flashed through her eyes.

A thousand years.

Her First Spirit Ring was a thousand years old.

That was nothing short of a miracle in the entire history of Spirit Masters.

"I... did it," Ye Lingling said softly.

Luo Can walked over, reached out, and rubbed her head.

"A thousand-year First Spirit Ring. Lingling, your future is limitless."

Ye Lingling hurriedly stood and bowed deeply to Luo Can.

"If not for Master's careful guidance and the resources you gave me, Lingling could never have come this far. Lingling will never forget Master's kindness for as long as she lives."

"Alright, there's no need for formalities." Luo Can smiled and helped her up. "It's getting late. We should head back."

He picked Ye Lingling up. His Golden Dragon Wings spread, and he shot into the sky like a streak of light, racing toward Fate Defying Valley.

By the time they returned to Fate Defying Valley, it was already dawn.

Luo Can sent Ye Lingling back to the Wooden House. Only after watching her lie down did he close the door and walk to the shore of Fate-Defying Lake.

He sat beside the lake and took out his fishing rod.

Then he took out a "Directional Fishing Talisman" from the System Space.

Luo Can held the talisman and fell into thought.

What should he fish for specifically?

Spirit Bones? Soul Tools? Immortal Herbs? Or...

"Since the new 'Biological Fishing' function has been added," a sharp glint flashed through his eyes, "why not... try fishing for a person?"

Once that thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

"Let me think. Who should I fish out...?"

There were too many astonishingly talented figures in the Douluo series. The Second-Generation Shrek Seven Devils, the Body Sect, the founder of the Spirit Pagoda...

But in the end, one thought settled firmly in his mind.

"I've got it."

A meaningful curve rose at the corner of Luo Can's lips.

With a thought, he activated the Directional Fishing Talisman in his hand.

The talisman turned into specks of golden light and vanished, while the system notification sounded in his mind.

[Ding! Directional Fishing Talisman used successfully]

[Specified category: female Angel Martial Soul wielder, Title Douluo-level strength]

[The probability of obtaining the specified category in this fishing attempt has increased to 90%]

"Let's begin."

Luo Can cast his rod. The hook sliced through the surface and sank into the lake.

Then came the long wait.

Ten minutes.

Twenty minutes.

Half an hour...

Seconds and minutes slipped by. The lake surface was as calm as a mirror, and the fishing line did not move in the slightest.

Luo Can was not anxious.

The conditions he had specified were too demanding. Angel Martial Souls were already rare, and female Title Douluos were even rarer. It was only natural for it to take longer.

Three hours passed.

Only three minutes remained before today's fishing time ended.

Just when Luo Can thought he was about to come up empty-handed—

Buzz!

An overwhelming pulling force suddenly surged through the fishing rod in his hand!

The force was astonishingly great. Caught off guard, Luo Can nearly had the rod torn from his grip.

His eyes sharpened. Every muscle in his body tensed as both hands clamped tightly around the rod. The fishing rod bent at a visible speed, curving to an incredible degree.

"It's hooked! And... it's a big one!"

Luo Can shouted lowly as Soul Power burst from his body.

Brilliant golden light enveloped him. The muscles in his arms bulged, veins standing out as he pulled upward with all his strength!

"Get out here—!"

Splash—!!!

A massive spray of water exploded from the lake.

A figure burst from the surface.

It was a woman.

A woman breathtakingly beautiful, yet radiating an aura of danger and sinister otherworldliness.

She floated in midair, six pitch-black wings spread behind her. Faint dark-gold flames burned along the edges of those wings.

She had long silver-white hair cascading like a waterfall, exquisite features, and skin as white as snow. Yet her eyes were an eerie violet-gold, as though darkness flowed deep within her pupils.

At that moment, she looked down at her hands, then raised her eyes to examine her surroundings. Confusion flashed through those violet-gold eyes.

Then her gaze fell upon Luo Can by the lake.

Their eyes met.

Luo Can also quietly examined the woman he had "fished" out.

Her information quickly appeared.

[Character: Qian Renxue (Dark Side)]

[Age: 28]

[Level: Level 95 Title Douluo]

[Spirit Ring Configuration: Purple, Purple, Purple, Black, Black, Black, Black, Black, Red]

[Martial Soul: Six-Winged Dark Angel (God-tier)]

[Introduction: The dark side born deep within Qian Renxue's heart. She manifested during the Angel's Seventh Trial, "Slay the Inner Demon," and was defeated by the original body. She possesses all of Qian Renxue's memories, talent, and strength, but has an entirely opposite personality—proud, obsessive, and insane.]

At this moment, the woman slowly descended from the air.

Her six black wings folded away. She strolled up to Luo Can, her violet-gold eyes studying him with interest as an aggressively alluring smile curved across her lips.

"Can you tell me—"

Her voice was lovely, clear yet carrying a hint of languidness. "How did you bring me out of that idiot's God Trial Space?"

She sensed an indescribable closeness from the man before her. It was as if an invisible bond connected them, leaving her unable to feel even the slightest hostility toward him.

That was interesting.

Moreover, she clearly remembered the final moment—that idiotic original body had held the Angel Holy Sword, its sword tip already piercing her heart. Holy power was about to completely purify and erase her.

Yet at that very instant, an irresistible force had dragged her away, stripped her free, and pulled her out of the God Trial Space.

Luo Can looked at her calmly. He even raised the fishing rod in his hand and gave it a wave.

"It's simple. I fished you out."

Dark Qian Renxue's expression instantly became spectacular.

She stared at the fishing rod for a long while, then lowered her head to look at herself. Her violet-gold eyes narrowed slightly, and a dangerous gleam flashed through them.

But in the end, she merely took a deep breath, suppressed the roiling emotions in her heart, and resumed that languid, wicked smile.

"Where... is this?"

"Fate Defying Valley."

"Fate Defying Valley..." Dark Qian Renxue looked around, sensing the dense spiritual energy in the air, and surprise flashed through her eyes. "This shouldn't be Douluo Continent, should it?"

"No." Luo Can shook his head, his tone calm. "This is Douluo Continent. And the current year is—Martial Soul Calendar 2636."

The instant his words fell.

The smile on Qian Renxue's face abruptly froze.

She slowly turned her head. Her violet-gold eyes stared fixedly at Luo Can, her voice trembling slightly with some overwhelming emotion.

"You... say that again?"

"Martial Soul Calendar 2636." Luo Can repeated, "Qian Xunji died four years ago, and Bibi Dong officially succeeded as Pope two years ago."

The instant his words fell—

Qian Renxue's expression froze.

She stared blankly at Luo Can for a full five breaths.

"Heh... hehehe..."

A low laugh spilled from her throat.

The laughter grew louder and freer, eventually turning into wild, unrestrained laughter!

"Hahaha—!!!"

She threw back her head and laughed. Her silver-white hair whipped wildly in the morning breeze, while her six black wings spread uncontrollably and stirred up violent currents of air.

"I actually crossed through time and came to this era..."

Her laughter gradually faded.

Qian Renxue lowered her head. Cold yet blazing flames burned within her violet-gold eyes.

A cruel curve slowly rose at the corner of her lips. "This time, I won't hold back against that idiot you anymore."