[Love Saint Ranking TOP 6: Qian Daoliu.]
[This man was foolishly devoted in love, and would never regret it, even unto death!]
As soon as Qian Daoliu's name appeared, everyone in Spirit Hall was stunned!
Even a geezer over a hundred years old could be in love?
And foolishly devoted, at that.
Had an old tree bloomed again, or was he pining for some beauty and hoping to marry her?
Nothing but unrequited love!
He seemed kind of pitiful.
"Uh, the Grand Consecrator is dating someone?"
"No wonder he's always been in seclusion."
"I thought he was cultivating. Turns out he's been pining for someone all this time."
"I have to say, he's pretty decent."
"If only that damned bastard Qian Xunji had inherited this trait. Then I wouldn't have ended up living so miserably, and I wouldn't have been the one to ask Duan Lang for a breakup."
Bibi Dong's opinion of Qian Daoliu suddenly improved.
Deep down, she felt that a man who was sincere in love probably wasn't a bad person.
It was a shame Qian Xunji hadn't inherited this trait from him.
"Saixi, you saw that, right? I made the list."
"This is how much I love you."
"I've reached the shore. I'll be able to see you soon!"
"Even if I have to give up being the chief priest of the Angel Inheritance, I still want to be with you."
Seeing his name, Qian Daoliu was already fantasizing about marrying Bo Saixi and having children with her.
But just then, he suddenly sensed a powerful aura.
It was somewhat evil, yet immensely powerful, and strangely familiar.
Tang Chen also spotted Qian Daoliu and flew over, his face full of confusion as he demanded, "Qian Daoliu, what are you doing here?"
"Y-you're Tang Chen?"
"How did you end up looking like this?"
Qian Daoliu sized Tang Chen up and only gradually guessed his identity from his tone and eyes.
Tang Chen had changed so much over the decades.
What a distinctive look!
"Hey, don't ask. It all came down to that pact with Saixi about becoming gods."
"If I hadn't been trying to become a god, I wouldn't have gone to Slaughter City, and that damned Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King wouldn't have possessed me!"
"Fortunately, the Sky Screen descended and restored my consciousness. I regained control of my body and passed the Asura God's Eighth Trial!"
"As long as I pass the final Ninth Trial, I'll become a god!"
"Then I'll be able to spend the rest of my life with Saixi!"
Tang Chen excitedly recounted his story to the man before him, his rival and close friend.
He'd suffered so much over the years. His body had nearly been drained dry!
"Impossible!"
"Even if you become a god, you still can't be with Saixi."
"She loves me, not you!"
Qian Daoliu knew the divine trials all too well.
Tang Chen's words instantly made him realize that Tang Chen had already gained the Asura God's recognition and begun the Nine Trials of God.
There was a very real chance he'd become a god.
As his rival, Qian Daoliu didn't want to see it happen. As his close friend, he envied him.
But as his love rival, he absolutely couldn't accept it.
No one could take his Bo Saixi away from him.
"Bullshit!"
"When did Saixi ever become yours?"
"You were there back then. She said she'd accept the love of whoever reached level one hundred."
"Don't you know what your situation was like back then?"
"By becoming the chief priest, you'd made it impossible to ever become a god. Obviously, she said that for my sake!"
Tang Chen calmed himself a little, reined in his emotions, and decided to reason with Qian Daoliu.
It was best to resolve things peacefully, without a fight.
"Qian Daoliu, I know you love Saixi too, but love goes both ways. You can't win just by loving her on your own."
"If you're here to congratulate Saixi and me, you're welcome!"
"But if you're here to cause trouble, don't blame me for fighting back!"
Tang Chen saw the hostility in Qian Daoliu's eyes.
Back then, he hadn't understood what Bo Saixi meant.
Now, he couldn't let another chance slip by.
Anyone who dared to stand in the way of him and Bo Saixi was his enemy.
"Tang Chen, you're the one talking bullshit!"
"She said whoever reached level one hundred to encourage me. It had nothing to do with you."
"With a face like yours, you think you're worthy of Saixi?"
"Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you passed the Asura God's Eighth Trial!"
"I'm invincible in the air!"
Qian Daoliu could tell that Tang Chen was in a bad state. He was poisoned and his power was limited. It would take him a long time to recover his strength.
With his current power, Qian Daoliu could definitely defeat Tang Chen, perhaps even kill him.
If Tang Chen insisted on pursuing Bo Saixi, Qian Daoliu wouldn't hesitate to strike him down.
"Then let's fight!"
"I beat you back then, and I can beat you now!"
After spending so many years in Slaughter City, Tang Chen had become extremely sensitive to killing intent.
In that instant, he felt Qian Daoliu's murderous intent.
If that was how it was, then they'd fight to the death.
"Fuck it, whoever wins gets Saixi!"
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, summoned his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, and decisively drew on the Angel God's power.
Tang Chen did the same, going all out and summoning the Asura Divine Power that could make his body collapse at any moment.
But just as the two were about to clash, the Sky Screen changed.
[Love Saint Ranking TOP 7: Tang Chen.]
[He fell in love at first sight, and his love ran as deep as the sea.]
"Hahaha, I made the list too!"
"Qian Daoliu, you see that?"
"This is how much I love Saixi!"
"If you leave now and never see Saixi again, I can pretend none of this ever happened."
"But if you insist on this, I won't hesitate to kill you with one stroke and be rid of you for good!"
Seeing his name, Tang Chen threw his head back and laughed. Ignoring his condition, he forcibly summoned the Asura Magic Sword.
The moment he gripped the Asura Magic Sword, his entire bearing changed.
The Asura Divine Power's ferocity made Qian Daoliu's heart sink.
He could even sense death radiating from the Asura Magic Sword.
Even with the Angel Divine Sword's support, he couldn't withstand that aura.
Just what kind of being was the Asura God?
Why did he seem even stronger than the Angel God?
But even so, Qian Daoliu couldn't give up.
Bo Saixi could only be his!
Even if it cost him his life, it would be worth it!
"Heh, you can't kill me!"
"I want to kill you today, too!"
Qian Daoliu took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and charged at Tang Chen with the Angel Divine Sword in hand.
"You're the one who's going to die!"
"Get the hell out of my way!"
Tang Chen refused to back down. He gripped the Asura Magic Sword and met Qian Daoliu's attack head-on.
Boom!
The swords collided, unleashing terrifying energy that sent up a towering wave hundreds of meters high.
Bo Saixi had been watching the rankings intently on Sea God Island when she suddenly sensed two powers that surpassed the limits of humanity. She summoned her Sea God Martial Soul, drew on the Sea God's Power, and teleported to where the two were fighting.
"Stop!"
"Who said you could fight here?"
"It's been decades, and you two are still the same, starting a fight the moment you meet!"
Bo Saixi instantly recognized Qian Daoliu and identified Tang Chen from the Clear Sky Hammer in his other hand.
To stop them from fighting, she could only stand between them like a wall, making them hesitate to attack.
"Saixi!"
Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu stopped fighting as soon as they saw her.
After all these decades, Bo Saixi was still just as beautiful and alluring.