Qian Renxue!

BOOM—

The aftershocks beneath the massive crater slowly dissipated as debris rained down from the sky.

Accompanied by a somewhat rugged voice, a man in luxurious attire tapped his toes lightly, drifting into the crater to retrieve the unconscious Qin Chuan.

"Young Miss, the residual soul power and the shockwaves left behind here are extremely similar to the Clear Sky Sect's innate martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer. This subordinate believes that the person who fought here was very likely from the Clear Sky Sect."

"To unleash such terrifying destructive power, capable of tearing mountains and shattering the earth, the soul power level must be that of a Title Douluo. Since the Clear Sky Sect has been closed for years and its disciples have vanished from the continent, the only one left wandering outside could be the Clear Sky Douluo, Tang Hao." Another man chimed in.

His body stood as straight as a spear, exuding a sharp, piercing aura.

The air instantly grew heavy.

Both were experts of profound cultivation; they had deduced the middle-aged man's identity within minutes, yet neither dared to act rashly.

Because the Clear Sky Douluo was not a man to be trifled with.

Back in the day, he had single-handedly shaken several Title Douluos of the Martial Soul Hall, even killing the former Pope Qian Xunji. Having dominated for half a lifetime without a single defeat, he was a figure the entire Martial Soul Hall feared deeply. Now, over a decade later, he was certainly not someone the two of them could easily provoke.

At the same time, they were inwardly shaken, their eyes drifting from time to time to the unconscious Qin Chuan. This boy looked no more than sixteen or seventeen, yet he had actually survived an attack from the Clear Sky Douluo! It was simply inconceivable.

After a moment of silence, Snake Lance Douluo said, "Tang Hao has been missing for a long time. Now that he has finally left a trail, it is the perfect opportunity for our Martial Soul Hall to track him down! Young Miss, should we wake this kid up? Perhaps he knows something."

A breeze swept through the dense forest, fluttering a luxurious golden palace gown.

The woman's phoenix eyes were fixed on Qin Chuan's handsome face as she slowly curled her lips into a meaningful smile.

Her skin was as crystalline as snow, her beauty ethereal and jade-like. Dressed in a noble golden gown, her smile made her appear like a celestial being, possessing a beauty that could topple cities.

"Interrogation? No need for such redundant measures."

Qian Renxue's voice was cold and noble, yet it did not evoke resentment.

Having discovered the man who had been her father's killer for years, her emotions remained completely steady; instead, a strange glimmer of amusement flickered in her eyes.

This scene left Snake Lance Douluo and Puffer Douluo feeling anxious. Could it be? Surely the Young Miss hasn't been so enraged that she's lost her composure?

However, they dared not voice such thoughts.

Qian Renxue parted her red lips slightly: "For some time now, we have exhausted our efforts tracking those mysterious geniuses who appeared out of thin air, disrupting the continent's century-old status quo—they are powerful, mysterious, and absurdly young. The methods they employ differ from any sect or family on the continent."

"We have traveled across mountains and rivers to no avail. I never expected that today, someone would deliver themselves to our doorstep."

"Young Miss, you mean this guy is..." Both subordinates immediately reacted, their emotions surging instantly.

The continent had been in chaos lately; the winds and clouds were churning, the peace maintained for hundreds of years had been shattered, and an unprecedented storm had swept across the entire land.

Countless mysterious experts had emerged, stirring up endless trouble. What terrified everyone was that these experts were all young, possessed strange soul power, had combat strength that far exceeded their levels, and wielded bizarre, unsolvable soul skills. They treated cross-level challenges like eating and drinking, crushing their peers and rivaling the veteran experts of their own generation.

Yet, no matter how hard they tried, they could not uncover their backgrounds; it was as if they had appeared out of thin air.

If not for the fact that these people all possessed soul rings, they would have suspected that these young experts were actually Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast mimics.

But even the Star Dou Great Forest didn't have that many Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast!

Snake Lance Douluo's breathing grew rapid, his eyes filled with horror: "Some time ago, the Pope Palace dispatched soul masters to capture one. His fighting style was not only strange but also extremely fierce. He actually escaped while being escorted back! You must know, that was a soul master team led by three Soul Saints!"

With three Soul Saint experts in command, supported by dozens of Soul Emperors and soul masters, such a lineup was enough to crush any ordinary sect on the continent. Yet, in the end, not only did they fail to capture the target, but they were broken through by the opponent, suffering over fifty percent casualties!

Looking at it this way, one could see just how terrifying the combat strength of these mysterious geniuses truly was!

Yet, they had found one without spending a single soldier—this was truly a windfall from the heavens!

The woman looked at Qin Chuan, who was nearly stained red with blood, and frowned: "Two Elders, find a place to treat his injuries first. Someone who can survive a battle with Tang Hao is by no means a mediocre person. We cannot use our usual methods this time."

To survive the hands of the Clear Sky Douluo was no ordinary feat. Perhaps some of the unsolved mysteries could find their answers through this person.

Qian Renxue had too many doubts in her heart.

These were all destined to be answers she would have to find for herself.

She had endured and bided her time in Heaven Dou for so many years, plotting extensively. Even with such an unexpected turn of events, she was determined to seize the initiative and take control of the entire situation!

"Hiss!"

Beams of bright sunlight spilled down, filtering through the gaps in the emerald canopy and shining onto Qin Chuan's pale face.

A bone-deep pain radiated from within his body, piercing and agonizing, causing Qin Chuan to sit up on the ground instantly and gasp for air.

Enduring the excruciating pain, he hurriedly checked his injuries, only to find his body in a state of total disarray—his meridians were ruptured, and his internal organs had been displaced.

"This is truly a disaster." Qin Chuan gave a bitter smile, his lips twitching; even the smile was somewhat forced.

The middle-aged man's previous strike had been too terrifying. Even though he had hidden deep underground, he had still been struck, compounding his injuries.

"If this kind of injury had happened to an ordinary person, they would have lost their life long ago. It is quite surprising that you managed to pull through."

The melodious voice carried a hint of concern, which startled Qin Chuan. He quickly became alert and looked toward the source of the sound.

"So beautiful!"

A woman as beautiful as an angel immediately came into view. Her long, soft golden hair shimmered with a dazzling luster, and she was as noble as a goddess of the sun.

Qin Chuan blurted out his inner thoughts subconsciously, but the next moment he snapped back to reality, his gaze turning solemn as he stared vigilantly at the three of them.

"Who are you?"

The auras of these three people were deeply hidden and calm, yet apart from the golden-haired woman, the other two old men were concealing immense pressure around them!

Two more Title Douluo?

Qin Chuan couldn't help but wonder if his luck was truly that abysmal. Was the concept of destiny really so potent in this world?

He even began to suspect that this world had developed a vague consciousness, sensing his malicious intent to refine it, and was therefore throwing its top-tier powerhouses at him one after another.

"Your injuries are severe; your internal organs have sustained significant damage. By all accounts, you should have been unconscious for at least three days. We wanted to help, but there is a mysterious power within you that is repairing your wounds!"

"That is why we brought you to this safe valley, and incidentally, drove away some soul beasts that were approaching."

Qian Renxue answered without addressing his thoughts, strolling over with a glimmer in her phoenix eyes as she looked at Qin Chuan with curiosity.

With such grave injuries, even a Soul Saint would remain unconscious for a long time, yet the fellow before her had awakened in less than three hours. This formidable recovery speed only solidified the suspicions in her heart.

Hearing this, Qin Chuan's heart stirred, his thoughts drifting to the pitch-black seed within his body—the Dao Seed.

Although his injuries were severe, upon careful inspection, he did indeed detect a refreshing flow of energy mending his organs, and the source of that power was none other than the Dao Seed.

He hadn't expected the Dao Seed to possess such an effect!

However, now was not the time to investigate that.

The situation was unclear, his injuries were unhealed, and his combat power was more than half depleted. This was definitely not the time for a head-on confrontation; he had to stall, observe the situation, and wait for an opportunity to act!

"Many thanks to the three of you for your assistance. I, Qin Chuan, will remember this life-saving grace!"

"My name is Qian Renxue..."

After a brief exchange, both sides harbored their own agendas while maintaining a friendly facade, reaching a preliminary understanding of one another.

Qin Chuan established his footing by claiming to be from a reclusive family; as for whether they believed him, that was not his concern.

He also managed to glean some information.

Qian Renxue's trip to the Star Dou Great Forest was to seek her sixth soul ring, and stumbling upon Qin Chuan was purely a coincidence.

As for those two Title Douluo... they were actually her subordinates!

"Seeing how weak you are, you should focus on recovering first!"

"That is exactly my intention!" Qin Chuan nodded. Although these people had helped him and appeared friendly, being in an unfamiliar place without the slightest ability to resist left him feeling deeply uneasy.

Sitting cross-legged, he disregarded the presence of the three and casually took a precious medicinal herb from his system inventory, swallowing it to demonstrate sufficient trust.

A rich, intoxicating medicinal fragrance wafted through the air, refreshing the senses and causing the three onlookers to widen their eyes in slight astonishment.