Qian Renxue's Doubts

Therefore, Qian Renxue asked Tai Yi:

"Xiao Yi, do you have any techniques for communicating with the God of Destruction?"

Hearing this, Tai Yi was at a loss for how to answer Qian Renxue. Should he tell her that he often made it up as he went along, and that the God of Destruction, much like the Angel God, almost never contacted him?

Thus, Tai Yi did not know how to respond.

In the end, Tai Yi could only say to Qian Renxue:

"Perhaps Lord Angel God is simply aloof and indifferent to mortal affairs. It doesn't matter, though; haven't you already begun your divine trials?"

Qian Renxue was naturally unsatisfied with Tai Yi's answer. After all, in her view, the Spirit Hall had worshipped the Angel God for so many years, and she was a direct descendant of the Angel God, yet she had never received a hint from the deity regarding where to find opportunities.

Ultimately, Qian Renxue could only console herself by thinking that perhaps Tai Yi's talent was simply too exceptional; after all, he had received a divine inheritance the moment he awakened his martial soul.

So, Qian Renxue said:

"Xiao Yi, perhaps it is just as you say."

Then, Qian Renxue asked:

"By the way, Xiao Yi, for this trip to Notting City, is your opportunity another item like an immortal herb that boosts soul power?"

Hearing this, Tai Yi thought about how this trip was intended to seize Tang San's mother's soul bone, so it was naturally different from the immortal herb of the last time.

Therefore, Tai Yi said to Qian Renxue:

"The God of Destruction told me that this opportunity is not an immortal herb, but a top-tier plant-type hundred-thousand-year soul bone."

Hearing this, Qian Renxue asked in confusion:

"Xiao Yi, a top-tier hundred-thousand-year soul bone is indeed rare, but it doesn't match the attributes of your martial soul. Do you intend to absorb it? Did the God of Destruction suggest this?"

It was no wonder Qian Renxue said this. The Spirit Hall was wealthy and powerful, and they were not without hundred-thousand-year soul bones, but Qian Renxue had never absorbed one. Since she was young, Qian Daoliu had told her that for someone destined to become a god, soul bones were of vital importance, and she must not absorb any that were mismatched in attribute or insufficient in age.

Understanding Qian Renxue's concern, Tai Yi replied:

"Xue'er, rest assured. The God of Destruction did not ask me to absorb this soul bone, nor do I intend to. He simply informed me that such a soul bone exists there. I figured that since it exists, why not take it for ourselves? Even if I don't use it, it shouldn't be left for others to take."

"Furthermore, the God of Destruction told me that if we are lucky this time, we might also obtain a hundred-thousand-year soul beast that has taken human form."

As for why Tai Yi said "might," it was because he knew that Xiao Wu was currently being watched over by Tang Hao. After all, Xiao Wu was the reserve soul ring and soul bone that Tang Hao had selected for his son, Tang San.

Therefore, Tai Yi was not entirely certain he could take Xiao Wu away.

Hearing this, Qian Renxue asked in bewilderment:

"A hundred-thousand-year soul beast in human form? Is there really a hundred-thousand-year soul beast foolish enough to take human form nowadays?"

Regarding this, Tai Yi thought to himself that not only were there, but two had appeared in recent years. Even more absurdly, these two had sought out a father and son, with each of them taking one.

Then, Tai Yi replied:

"I am not sure either, but that is what the God of Destruction told me. We will find out once we encounter it."

Qian Renxue nodded in response.

The two said nothing more and continued their journey toward Notting City in the carriage.

Meanwhile, a grand drama was unfolding across the Douluo Continent. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Star Luo Empire had all received information passed on by Yue Guan and Gui Mei.

The message stated that the two most talented individuals in the Spirit Hall had left Spirit City alone to travel across the Douluo Continent: a twenty-one-year-old Soul Saint and a fifteen-year-old Soul Emperor. If given more time, once they became Titled Douluo, the Spirit Hall would dominate the Douluo Continent for another century. Moreover, if the two ever harbored ulterior motives, no one on the entire continent would be their match.

In short, the message from Yue Guan and Gui Mei warned that if these two were not eliminated, their growth would spell the doom of these factions, and the Spirit Hall would become the sole power.

These messages were delivered by Yue Guan and Gui Mei, who had disguised themselves as spies planted within Spirit City by these various factions. Consequently, upon receiving the news, these powers all took action.

First was the Heaven Dou Empire. After receiving the message, Xue Ye summoned his younger brother, Xue Xing, and the person he valued most, Xue Qinghe. Although the current Xue Qinghe was not the real Qian Renxue, he was an imposter selected by the Elder Palace. He was even more convincing than the original Qian Renxue and had won Xue Ye's favor, so Xue Ye now brought Xue Qinghe along for all matters, grooming him as the crown prince.

The three sat in the imperial study. Xue Ye remained silent, handing the message to Xue Xing and Xue Qinghe before asking:

"Take a look, and tell me what our Heaven Dou Empire should do."

Upon seeing the message, both Xue Xing and Xue Qinghe were shocked—though Xue Xing's shock was genuine, while Xue Qinghe's was feigned.

Xue Xing spoke first:

"Your Majesty, if this is true, then if these two are not eliminated, our Heaven Dou Empire will not fare well. We must find a way to get rid of them."

When the fake Xue Qinghe saw the message, he naturally realized it referred to his Young Master and the young master. Since he did not know this was Qian Daoliu's plan, he was currently wondering how to send the message back to Spirit City so the Grand Elder could protect them.

Seeing Xue Qinghe lost in thought, Xue Ye asked:

"Qinghe, share your thoughts as well."

Called upon, the fake Xue Qinghe snapped back to reality and said:

"Forgive me, Father. I was simply astonished by the information about these two. I am older than them, yet I only possess the strength of a Soul Ancestor."

Xue Ye sighed inwardly at this. There was no helping it; the strength of the Heaven Dou imperial family was mediocre, and their talent was lacking. Although they had tried to marry women with outstanding talent into the family to change this, the results were minimal.

There was nothing to be done. Furthermore, the kingdoms and duchies under the Heaven Dou Empire held onto the geniuses within their own provinces, refusing to let them serve the imperial family. As a result, local factions grew stronger while the imperial family grew weaker.