Qian Daoliu's Selfishness

Although Tang Chen said this, he knew that such a thing was impossible.

Even if he were to trick Qian Daoliu and spirit his daughter away to the Clear Sky Sect, he would still have to provide her with a status befitting her station.

Otherwise, given that old fellow Qian Daoliu's obsession with face, he would absolutely fly into a rage.

Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu arrived above the ocean at incredible speed.

He released his powerful spiritual energy, searching for a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Since Xunji had recovered from his deficiencies thanks to the Whale Rubber of a Radiant Orca, he would find him a Hundred-Thousand-Year Radiant Orca.

Before long, he found his target.

With Qian Daoliu's strength, even while out on the open ocean, dealing with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Orca was quite effortless.

It did not take long for him to defeat and subdue the Hundred-Thousand-Year Radiant Orca.

Just as he was preparing to leave, he suddenly stiffened, his gaze turning toward the distance.

At first, Qian Daoliu was full of vigilance, but when he saw the appearance of the person approaching, he was instantly captivated.

The person who arrived was none other than the High Priest of Sea God Island, Bo Saixi.

She was one of the three Peerless Douluo of the current era.

"You possess the power of a god?"

Bo Saixi looked at Qian Daoliu, her eyes filled with a touch of solemnity and eagerness.

The reason she had come here was that she sensed a powerhouse descending upon the ocean, and one whose strength was not inferior to her own.

"Are you not the same!"

Qian Daoliu temporarily set aside the Hundred-Thousand-Year Orca to confront Bo Saixi.

Having encountered an existence standing at the pinnacle of this world, and one who was also a servant of a god, how could they not test each other's mettle?

Following this, the two moved with tacit understanding and began their battle.

Positioned above the ocean, Bo Saixi held the absolute home-field advantage, and since Qian Daoliu did not use the divine power of the Angel God, he maintained the demeanor of a gentleman throughout the fight.

Consequently, the battle ended with Qian Daoliu losing by a narrow margin.

Qian Daoliu was extremely happy with this fight; aside from Tang Chen, he had never encountered such a powerful opponent.

Furthermore, Qian Daoliu had developed feelings for the person before him.

It was a feeling he had not experienced in many years.

Although Bo Saixi did not reciprocate those feelings, she held a favorable impression of Qian Daoliu; his refined, easygoing, gentlemanly nature and his sense of propriety were such that no woman could feel aversion toward him.

She then took the initiative to invite Qian Daoliu to visit Sea God Island.

Qian Daoliu naturally did not refuse. After arriving at Sea God Island, he conversed freely with Bo Saixi and exchanged cultivation insights with the Sacred Pillar Guardians of Sea God Island, even guiding them in their practice.

Before he knew it, half a month had passed.

This had been the most carefree and joyful half-month Qian Daoliu had experienced in years.

But all good things must come to an end; he clearly remembered his duties and knew it was time to return.

"I understand your heart, but there are things we cannot decide for ourselves. We both have our own missions."

Before he left, Bo Saixi did not drag things out, directly and tactfully rejecting the affection Qian Daoliu had poorly attempted to hide.

"Indeed, we both have our own duties!"

Qian Daoliu said this aloud, but in his heart, he already had other ideas.

If his daughter could initiate the divine trials and take his place, he would be able to lay down his heavy burden and do what he truly desired.

Thus, he found that Hundred-Thousand-Year Radiant Orca once more, capturing it alive to bring back.

Bo Saixi sensed Qian Daoliu's actions, but this time she did not move to stop him.

As fellow servants of gods, after this period of contact, she could be certain that the god behind Qian Daoliu was not a god of evil.

For such a pure person to commit such an act, he naturally had his own purpose.

When returning to Martial Soul Hall, Qian Daoliu did not make as much of a spectacle as he had on his way there; instead, he flew at a high altitude, concealing his form as he returned to the hall.

After all, he was detaining a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

"I just wonder, is Tang Chen a match for Bo Saixi?"

As he traveled, Qian Daoliu pondered, his thoughts still lingering on Sea God Island and on Bo Saixi.

The moment this thought surfaced, Qian Daoliu stifled it.

He did indeed want to invite Tang Chen to visit Sea God Island together one day to battle and compare their cultivation.

But for some reason, he suddenly felt a sense of selfishness.

He did not want Tang Chen to see Bo Saixi.

The thought in his heart was simple: this beauty should be possessed by only one person.

"My cultivation of the state of mind is still not quite there yet!"

Qian Daoliu gave a self-deprecating smile.

For the sake of his daughter, and to be able to initiate the God Ancestor's trials, he had compromised his own principles, personally venturing to the vast ocean to hunt soul beasts.

It was not for a soul ring, nor for a soul bone, but merely for Whale Rubber.

Now, for the sake of a love that might never be attained, he harbored yet another small, selfish desire.

Self-deprecation aside, Qian Daoliu still decided not to let Tang Chen know about Sea God Island, nor let him know of Bo Saixi's existence.

At this moment within Martial Soul Hall, Golden Crocodile Douluo was hosting the world's foremost master of the sword, Chen Jianjun.

The man had arrived at Martial Soul Hall and openly declared his purpose: he had come to challenge Angel Douluo Qian Daoliu in order to seek a breakthrough in his swordsmanship.

Golden Crocodile had originally intended to drive him away, but Chen Jianjun's attitude was extremely stubborn, insisting that he would wait for Qian Daoliu's return.

And so, Golden Crocodile Douluo simply struck.

He was not the type with a good temper like Qian Daoliu.

Although Chen Jianjun's strength was formidable, his cultivation having reached the peak of level 97, and he even possessed the Seven Kill Domain, he truly could not gain any advantage in the hands of Golden Crocodile Douluo.

Though Golden Crocodile Douluo was advanced in age, for someone at his realm, he was in his prime.

His Golden Crocodile King martial soul was, furthermore, the only super martial soul of this current era.

And so, Chen Jianjun was soundly beaten.

Even so, he still refused to leave.

He insisted on waiting for Qian Daoliu's return, saying that he would not be reconciled unless he could personally witness the gap between himself and Angel Douluo.

Golden Crocodile Douluo suddenly had a little scheme of his own.

Chen Jianjun's strength was not weak, his son was already a Titled Douluo, and the Seven Kill Sword martial soul was incredibly domineering. If such an existence could be recruited into Martial Soul Hall to become one of the elders, would that not be a win-win situation?

Thus, Golden Crocodile Douluo simply allowed him to stay in Martial Soul Hall, under the pretext of having him instruct the children of Martial Soul Hall in the way of the sword, promising that when the Great Elder returned, he would facilitate a chance for the two to cross blades.

Inside the treasure vault of Martial Soul Hall, Qian Xunji was selecting soul bones for Yue Guan and Gui Mei.

This was her first time winning over the hearts of others, especially capable subordinates, and Qian Xunji felt that she should not be stingy.

By doing so, she could manifest the magnanimity of a Pope and her stance of rewarding merit, ensuring that those beneath her would be even more loyal and dedicated.

Therefore, she did not want to make do with inferior goods.

Instead, she had consulted the most authoritative experts on martial souls within Martial Soul Hall, thoroughly understanding the martial souls of Yue Guan and Gui Mei, before coming here to select the soul bones.