Shui Bing'er Declares Sovereignty, Qian Renxue's Will to Win? Azure Luan: Why Not Just Kill Xue Ye Directly?

However, the seventh soul ring, even if it were a 100,000-year soul ring, would only provide a single soul skill: the Martial Soul Avatar.

Therefore, Huang Yan considered attaching the soul ring dropped by Xiao Wu directly to his second martial soul, the Dark Sacred Dragon.

"Since none of you are interested, let us attend to business."

Azure Luan Douluo stood up.

"Follow me to meet someone."

Night fell over the Crown Prince's Palace of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Azure Luan Douluo led Huang Yan and Shui Bing'er, bypassing the guards and landing quietly in the inner hall.

"Who goes there?"

A low shout came from behind a screen, and Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, stepped out quickly.

Upon seeing who it was, a flash of pleasant surprise crossed her eyes, and she immediately bowed in salute:

"Third Grandfather, why have you come?"

"I was passing through Heaven Dou City and decided to drop by to see you."

Azure Luan Douluo revealed a rare hint of gentleness, gesturing toward Huang Yan behind him.

"This is my disciple, Huang Yan. And this is my newly accepted disciple, Shui Bing'er."

Qian Renxue's gaze swept over the two, lingering on Shui Bing'er for a moment:

"Third Grandfather, when did this Miss Shui Bing'er join Martial Soul Hall?"

"I only just took her in recently," Azure Luan Douluo replied casually.

Qian Renxue nodded, then turned to look at Huang Yan, her expression becoming quite complex:

"Huang Yan, it has been twelve years since we last met, hasn't it?"

"That is correct, Sister Xiaoxue."

Huang Yan nodded slightly.

The title "Sister Xiaoxue" was one Qian Renxue had insisted he use when they first met.

Watching Huang Yan, Qian Renxue's thoughts drifted back twelve years.

Back then, although her father, Qian Xunji, had been severely wounded, he was still alive; she had been carefree, and she had met Huang Yan once when he had just become a disciple.

Who could have known that her father would die a tragic death shortly after, and her grandfather would be forced to compromise.

To gain the recognition of Bibi Dong, she had come to the Heaven Dou Empire alone to execute this ridiculous plan to usurp the nation.

For twelve years, the two had had no further contact.

"Seeing you reminds me of the days back in Martial Soul Hall," Qian Renxue said with a self-deprecating smile, her voice tinged with bitterness.

"Back then... I was still considered happy."

"Sister Xiaoxue, you have suffered, planning alone in Heaven Dou all these years," Huang Yan responded with a sigh of emotion.

Qian Renxue took a deep breath, quickly composing her emotions and regaining the steady demeanor of the Crown Prince:

"Third Grandfather, you didn't come to Heaven Dou City just to see me, did you?"

"I am here to purchase some medicinal herbs, and to check on your progress," Azure Luan Douluo said, taking a seat in the main chair.

"How is that old thing, Xue Ye, holding up?"

Qian Renxue shook her head slightly:

"Xue Ye is far too resilient. Even though I have already begun adding chronic poison to his daily diet to create the illusion of him dying of natural causes due to old age, his vitality remains stubborn. At the current rate, I fear he still has ten years left to live."

Azure Luan Douluo shook his head slightly:

"Your grandfather misses you dearly in Martial Soul City. Xue'er, you have been undercover for twelve years; you have already gained sufficient control over Heaven Dou. There is no need to drag this out any longer."

Qian Renxue's eyes flickered:

"What do you mean, Third Grandfather?"

"Arrange a suitable 'accident' and take over as the Great Emperor of Heaven Dou directly," Azure Luan Douluo said in a flat tone.

"Even if there are those within the Heaven Dou Empire who suspect that you, the Crown Prince, were the one behind it, so what?

They would never imagine that the real Xue Qinghe died twelve years ago.

As long as they remain ignorant of that fact, the most they can do is voice their condemnation."

Azure Luan Douluo looked at her and continued:

"When the time comes, Martial Soul Hall will apply pressure from the outside, and you will be able to easily take control of the Heaven Dou Empire, ending this long-term infiltration mission.

After that, whether you choose to annex the Heaven Dou Empire into Martial Soul Hall or continue to maintain the identity of the Heaven Dou Emperor, you will be completely free and able to return to Martial Soul City at any time."

Qian Renxue fell silent for a moment, finding the words of Azure Luan Douluo to be highly logical, and nodded heavily:

"Third Grandfather, I will consider this seriously."

Having said that, Qian Renxue turned her head to look at Huang Yan and Shui Bing'er, her tense nerves finally beginning to relax.

Twelve years of infiltration had been incredibly stifling, and facing Huang Yan, an old acquaintance, she felt a long-lost sense of intimacy.

With a flicker of light, Qian Renxue utilized her Angel Head Bone to shed her disguise, restoring her original, breathtakingly beautiful face with golden hair cascading to her waist.

Shui Bing'er looked at the noble and divine woman before her, a flash of astonishment crossing her eyes.

Having returned to her true self, Qian Renxue let out a long sigh of relief.

Facing these two peers, she could finally set aside the airs of a Crown Prince completely.

"It has been twelve years; you are no longer that little boy from back then."

Qian Renxue smiled as she looked Huang Yan over.

Qian Renxue was three years older than Huang Yan.

Now, Huang Yan was eighteen, and Qian Renxue was already twenty-one.

"How is your cultivation going now?

What is your soul power level?"

Qian Renxue asked with curiosity.

In the original timeline, Qian Renxue first displayed her strength during the Heaven Dou Palace Coup.

At that time, she was only a Soul Saint.

Qian Renxue secretly guessed that Huang Yan's soul power should be similar to her own, around the Soul King level, or perhaps even slightly lower.

After all, although she possessed Innate Soul Power of level twenty, the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was difficult to cultivate.

Furthermore, her undercover work over these years had consumed too much of her energy, significantly cutting into her cultivation time.

However, Huang Yan had started his cultivation three years later than she had.

And while she had Innate level twenty, Huang Yan, despite having Innate Full Soul Power, still had a ten-level gap to bridge.

Standing to the side, Shui Bing'er watched the two conversing as familiarly as old friends, unable to interject at all, and a sense of crisis involuntarily welled up in her heart.

Shui Bing'er stood by, the sense of crisis in her heart far exceeding what she had felt when facing Spirit Kite Douluo.

In her view, Spirit Kite was more like an elder who had watched Huang Yan grow up, and Azure Luan Douluo might not necessarily approve of them being together.

Moreover, she and Huang Yan possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill as their trump card.

But Qian Renxue was completely different.

Not only had they known each other longer, but as the granddaughter of the Great High Priest, she was a perfect match in status.

If the two had any intentions, Azure Luan Douluo would surely support them with all his might.

Added to that was the beauty and temperament that even she found stunning, making her a massive threat.

Yet, for the moment, the two were merely having a normal reunion after a long separation; Shui Bing'er could find no reason to interject and could only watch silently with a subtle shift in her mood.

"Sister Xiaoxue, my current soul power is level sixty-five."

Huang Yan answered with a smile.

Qian Renxue froze in place, her eyes filled with disbelief:

"Level sixty-five?

How is this possible?!

You are only eighteen..."

Shui Bing'er finally found an opportunity to interject, her tone carrying a hint of pride as a "legitimate girlfriend":

"Miss Qian, Huang Yan is indeed exceptionally talented.

Actually, when we first met, his soul power was only level fifty-two.

It was only after being with me that he encountered various opportunities, allowing him to advance rapidly to level sixty-five in a short period."

After Shui Bing'er finished speaking, she gave Huang Yan a small look that said, 'I hope you understand.'

Huang Yan smiled knowingly.

Shui Bing'er speaking in such a way gave the impression that things had only started going smoothly for him after she and Huang Yan got together.

Huang Yan was not angry in the slightest; in fact, he found this side of Shui Bing'er rather cute.

Azure Luan Douluo saw through Shui Bing'er's little attempt to assert her territory at a glance. Finding it amusing, he merely offered a faint smile and did not intervene.

Upon hearing of this cultivation speed, Qian Renxue felt another jolt in her heart.

But seeing Shui Bing'er's faintly provocative posture, she immediately understood the other woman's intentions.

Originally, she had only felt the joy of reuniting with an old friend regarding Huang Yan, but at this moment, a woman's competitive spirit was instantly ignited.

A calm smile curled the corners of Qian Renxue's lips:

"So that is how it is.

However, when I first met him twelve years ago, he was already the most dazzling genius in Martial Soul Hall.

It is indeed a fortunate thing that Little Sister Bing'er has been able to walk this path by his side."