Only Qin Tian and Qian Renxue remained in the room.
"Xiaotian, how did Grandpa let you leave Spirit City? What level are you at now? I can't quite see through you."
As Qin Tian listened to Qian Renxue's questions, he led her to a chair nearby and sat down with her before replying calmly.
"Renxue, I'm a level-sixty Quasi-Soul Emperor now. I'm only one Soul Ring away from becoming a true Soul Emperor."
"Heh!"
"Compared to you, I'm probably not far behind, am I? If you don't work harder, Renxue, I might just catch up."
A pained look crossed Qian Renxue's face at his words.
"Xiaotian, you've worked hard these past few years."
She could guess what Qin Tian had gone through to reach his current strength.
There had been years when she returned to Spirit City and didn't see him. She'd asked her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, but he hadn't given her an answer.
"Renxue, it's been no trouble. If I didn't train hard, how could I clear the path ahead for you?"
"I told you I'd always stand by your side and face everything with you."
Qian Renxue listened to Qin Tian, warmth filling her eyes.
Even with the help of Immortal Herbs and her Martial Soul Evolution, Qian Renxue had only just reached level sixty-seven Soul Power.
With two Ultimate Attributes, her talent was formidable, but those attributes slowed her cultivation.
For those with Ultimate Attributes, cultivation between level thirty and level seventy was the hardest. After level seventy, however, progress came quickly, and reaching the Titled Douluo realm posed no challenge at all.
"Renxue, two years ago, while I was training outside, I read something in an old book that had to do with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's national treasure."
"The national treasure? You mean the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?"
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. She knew about the Heaven Dou Empire's national treasure, but had never seen it.
Qin Tian nodded and looked toward the Soul Guidance Display, his voice turning serious.
"We have to get our hands on the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. It can open the Sea God Inheritance. As long as someone has enough talent and earns the Sea God's recognition, they can go to Sea God Island and undertake the God Trial."
"Xiaotian, what did you say? The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is the token for the Sea God Inheritance?"
As the Young Master of Spirit Hall, she couldn't possibly be unaware of the gods. She knew Sea God Island well, too.
Qin Tian nodded solemnly, his expression grave.
"Renxue, we have to keep the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in our own hands. Even if we can't open the God Trial ourselves, we can take our time finding someone suitable."
Qian Renxue took his words seriously.
"Xiaotian, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is with Xue Ye. I'll find an opportunity to see if I can get it. If I can't, then we'll have to..."
Qin Tian agreed with her.
"Renxue, how has Dugu Bo been doing these past few years?"
At the mention of Dugu Bo, Qian Renxue's eyes gleamed, and a smile appeared on her face.
"Dugu Bo has been doing well. Ever since he chose to join us, he's cut ties with Prince Xue Xing completely. Dugu Yan also leans toward me at Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
Qin Tian nodded. After chatting with Qian Renxue for a while, he looked at the Soul Guidance Display.
"Tian Yao?"
Qian Renxue looked at the person on the Soul Guidance Display and asked uncertainly.
"That's right. It's Tian Yao."
On the display, Tian Yao had already used Martial Soul Possession. His opponent was a middle-aged man with a Shadow Leopard Martial Soul, a level-forty-five agility-type Soul Ancestor.
"Tian Yao is strong. With the Golden Crocodile Dragon, Second Grandfather has someone to carry on his legacy."
Qian Renxue watched Tian Yao fight, satisfaction in her eyes.
She was the Young Master of Spirit Hall, but Spirit Hall was currently divided into two factions: the Worship Hall and the Pope Hall.
The Worship Hall supported her, so naturally, she hoped it would be stronger than the Pope Hall.
"Tian Yao and the others are all impressive. The Immortal Herbs I prepared for the grandfathers back then weren't refined by them. They gave them to the younger generation in their families instead."
"You know what the Immortal Herbs can do. After refining them, Tian Yao and the others strengthened their Martial Souls and greatly increased their potential. Their talents are rare, too."
"Given enough time, becoming Super Douluos won't be a problem. Peak Douluo won't be their limit, either. With enough luck, they might even glimpse the Peerless Douluo realm."
Qian Renxue listened to Qin Tian, smiling broadly.
"Xiaotian, this is all thanks to you. Without you, we wouldn't have had those Immortal Herbs."
"The grandfathers have people to carry on their legacies now, too. That's one of their wishes fulfilled."
The two chatted as they watched Tian Yao and the others fight.
"Young Master, it's time to go back."
Snake Lance Douluo's voice came from outside the door.
Qian Renxue frowned, displeasure clear in her eyes.
Qin Tian frowned as well. Though unhappy, he forced himself to suppress it.
"Renxue, go back. I won't be leaving for the next few days. If you miss me, come to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
Qian Renxue nodded. Though reluctant, she still left.
There was no other choice. Her identity at the moment was Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Qin Tian watched her go. Once she was out of sight, he turned to Ling Yuan Douluo outside the door and immediately walked out.
"Ling Yuan, tell someone to let Tian Yao and the others know that their next training assignment is to visit the Great Soul Arenas around the country. I won't be joining them this time."
With that, Qin Tian headed out of the Great Soul Arena.
Outside, Qin Tian glanced at the carriage Salas had arranged, then walked over at an unhurried pace.
After he climbed aboard, the carriage began rolling toward the city gates at his signal.
Once they were out of the city, Qin Tian got off.
"Ling Yuan, we're going to Sunset Forest."
As he spoke, wings unfurled from Qin Tian's back, and he flew toward Sunset Forest.
Ling Yuan Douluo immediately followed.
At the center of Sunset Forest, Qin Tian looked down at the poisonous miasma and headed straight for the valley below.
"Who's there?"
A figure flew out of the cave. He looked at the two descending figures with confusion.
"Little Friend Qin Tian?"
Dugu Bo asked uncertainly. Six years had passed, and Qin Tian had changed so much. Though he still faintly resembled the boy from six years ago, he...
"Elder Dugu, it's been six years. Your strength has improved quite a bit."
Qin Tian sensed Dugu Bo's aura. The reek of poison had faded, his hair was no longer green but black and white, and his pupils had returned to their original appearance.
With a single glance, he could tell that Dugu Bo's poison had been cured.
That made sense. If Dugu Bo had joined Spirit Hall and still couldn't be cured, then... Spirit Hall had plenty of capable people. Dugu Bo might not have been able to cure himself, but Spirit Hall was another matter.
Qin Tian took a jade box from his Wishful Hundred Treasure Pouch and, using Soul Power, sent it to Dugu Bo.
"Elder Dugu, this is a Nine-Rank Dragon Ganoderma. If you swallow and refine it, your Jade Spirit Snake Emperor can advance further. You might even trigger Martial Soul Evolution, turning your snake into a dragon and making it a true dragon species."
Dugu Bo swallowed involuntarily as he listened to Qin Tian.
He'd heard every word clearly. Qin Tian had said true dragon species, not Sub-Dragon.
Martial Soul Evolution, greater potential, and greater strength—any Titled Douluo would be tempted, not just him.
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