Watching Tang Chen leave with the people of the Upper Three Sects, looking utterly dejected.
Qian Daoliu turned around and exchanged a glance with Qian Xunji.
Then the two of them looked at Qian Yu at the same time, giving him a meaningful look.
They flew toward the Worship Hall together.
Qian Yu understood their meaning. Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately activated Seraphim Martial Soul Possession and followed them.
Qian Yu knew very well what was going on.
The Angel Divine Power that had suddenly poured into his body just now was definitely no coincidence.
It was likely connected to the Angel God.
"Could it be time to begin the Angel God Trial?"
Qian Yu wondered.
The heirs of the Angel Clan all began the Angel God Trial.
The Angel God decided how many trials to bestow.
When Qian Daoliu had taken Qian Yu to the Angel God Statue, it had actually lit up with the radiance symbolizing the Eight Angelic Trials.
But in the end, the trial had not begun.
Qian Daoliu had guessed that the time wasn't right yet.
Could he begin the Godly Trial now?
"Even if it's only eight trials, being able to quickly increase my strength through the Godly Trial is still pretty good."
Qian Yu thought.
Bibi Dong stood not far away. She tactfully stopped and didn't follow them.
Before long, Qian Daoliu, Qian Xunji, and Qian Yu arrived at the Worship Hall.
At the center of the great hall stood a colossal Angel God Statue, quietly radiating a soft, sacred golden glow.
The three of them stopped beneath the statue.
Qian Daoliu turned around and looked at Qian Yu warmly. He was the first to break the silence:
"Yu'er, how did that feel just now?"
Qian Yu bowed slightly and answered truthfully:
"Very comfortable.
The moment the Angel Divine Power poured into my body, I felt my blood surge with excitement.
Even my Seraphim Martial Soul trembled along with it."
"This divine power truly is boundless and unfathomable."
Qian Xunji smiled with relief from the side:
"It's good that you understand.
Still, it was thanks to how perfectly your Six-Winged Seraphim Martial Soul harmonized with the Angel Divine Power that you were able to withstand that force instantly.
Anyone else, even a Titled Douluo, would have had their meridians burst from the divine power if they'd been caught unprepared."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, then looked up at the towering Angel God Statue and said solemnly:
"Using divine power to establish our authority today was a last resort, but the timing was just right.
That old fox Tang Chen is suspicious by nature. The 'absolute power' you displayed today
will be enough to keep him and the Upper Three Sects wary for a long time to come, afraid to make any rash moves."
"You might also be curious and confused.
But what I want to say is this:
Tang Chen's strength is no less than mine.
Although I could hold him off and let the others deal with Yu Yuanzhen, Tang Tian, and Han Yu,
we could then wipe out the Upper Three Sects completely.
But Spirit Hall would suffer heavy losses too. After all, this would be happening above Spirit City.
For me, playing it safe comes first.
With Yu'er and Dong'er here, Spirit Hall's future is sure to flourish.
When that time comes, these so-called Upper Three Sects will be no match for us!"
Qian Yu's gaze sharpened. He said earnestly:
"Don't worry, Master. I understand.
Divine power is ultimately an outside force. Today, it was only meant to intimidate them.
I'll raise my Soul Power as quickly as possible and gain the strength to overwhelm them for real."
"Good!"
Qian Xunji patted Qian Yu on the shoulder, his eyes full of approval:
"You're neither arrogant nor impatient. That's the kind of person Spirit Hall needs as its hope for the future.
After this battle, the Upper Three Sects have been weakened and will have to cede thirty percent of their resources.
Next, it'll be time for Spirit Hall to expand across the board."
As soon as Qian Xunji finished speaking, Qian Daoliu turned around to face the colossal Angel God Statue at the center of the great hall.
His usually imposing face now bore an expression of utter reverence and devotion.
Seeing this, Qian Xunji's expression turned solemn. Without hesitation, he dropped to one knee and bowed his head respectfully.
"Yu'er, release your Seraphim Martial Soul."
Qian Daoliu spoke in a low, solemn voice.
"Yes, Grandfather."
Qian Yu didn't hesitate. At a thought, brilliant golden light burst from his body.
Six wings wreathed in sacred flames suddenly unfurled from his back.
Seeing Qian Yu's Martial Soul Possession, Qian Daoliu crossed his hands before his chest, gazed reverently up at the statue, and called out:
"O great Angel God!
Your servant begs you to descend!
Please bestow a divine trial upon your most outstanding descendant!"
As Qian Daoliu's invocation ended, the Angel God Statue, which had stood motionless, suddenly began to tremble violently!
"Vmmm—!"
A pillar of golden light, brilliant beyond compare, shot from the statue's brow and instantly enveloped Qian Yu.
Then eight dazzling halos appeared around the statue, circling and intertwining in midair as though they were solid.
At last, they became eight brilliant golden streams of light that entered Qian Yu's brow one after another.
As the light gradually faded, an Angelic Mark glowing faintly gold appeared on Qian Yu's forehead.
Qian Xunji abruptly looked up at the mark, his eyes alight with excitement:
"Eight golden rays... Just as we thought—it's the Eight Angelic Trials!"
Qian Daoliu could barely contain his own excitement. He hurried forward and looked at Qian Yu.
"Yu'er, how do you feel?
The Godly Trial has finally begun!"
Qian Yu slowly opened his eyes. Feeling the vast amount of information that had appeared in his mind, he smiled faintly.
"Master, Senior Brother, it really is the Eight Angelic Trials.
And the details of my First Trial have already appeared."
At this, concern flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes, and he hurriedly asked:
"Yu'er, what's the First Trial?
How difficult is it?"
Qian Yu carefully examined the information in his mind. His expression turned a little strange.
"Master, the First Trial isn't very difficult.
I only have to meditate and cultivate beneath the Angelic Holy Light for one year, raising my Soul Power by three levels in that time."
"Is it really that simple?"
Qian Xunji froze, his face full of surprise:
"Junior Brother, these are the Eight Angelic Trials!
When Master went through his Godly Trial, every trial was a matter of life and death.
So why is yours so easy?"
Qian Daoliu also furrowed his brow slightly, unable to understand.
Qian Yu looked at them and chuckled as he explained:
"Master, Senior Brother, my Godly Trial really is different from the one Master went through.
Just now, when the Godly Trial was bestowed, the Angel God left a thought in my mind.
The Angel God believes my Seraphim Martial Soul has limitless potential and that I'm very likely to break through level one hundred in the future,
becoming a new Angel God in the form of a Seraphim!"
"A new Angel God?!"
Qian Daoliu and Qian Xunji cried out at the same time. They exchanged a glance, and each saw the same exhilaration and astonishment in the other's eyes.
Qian Yu nodded and continued:
"That's exactly why the Angel God bestowed these Eight Trials. They aren't meant to make things difficult for me or test me.
The trials are all fairly easy. Their real purpose is to pave the way for me to become a god."
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, struggling to contain his excitement:
"Pave the way?
Then what are the rewards for this Godly Trial..."
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