Su Changqing let out a long sigh, and his first spirit ring lit up once more.
This time, although he unleashed Holy Light Radiance, he controlled its power and activated only its purification effect.
As the power of purification burst forth, Chen Liang's poisonous mist was wiped out instantly. The potent toxin that had already corroded and discolored Su Changqing's neck dissipated on the spot, and even the air within several meters became noticeably fresher.
"What...? How did my poison disappear?????"
Chen Liang's outstretched Spider Lance began to tremble, while the pool of yellow liquid beneath him grew much larger once again.
He tried to pull back his Spider Lance, but Su Changqing gripped it tightly in his hand, leaving it utterly unable to move.
Su Changqing began to exert force.
Crack—
Crack—
A series of bones snapping rang out as Chen Liang's Spider Lance gradually shattered before his eyes!
A Spirit was one with its master. Any damage to the Spirit would be reflected on its owner.
The instant Chen Liang's Spider Lance broke, every bone in his palm was crushed, and he let out a string of miserable screams.
"Ah!!!!!"
"My hand! My hand!!!"
Listening to his screams, Hu Liena no longer wanted to watch.
But that was not the main reason. The main reason was that Chen Liang's stench of urine was overwhelming; she could smell it even from ten meters away.
She felt a little sorry for Changqing's sense of smell.
Su Changqing turned around as he listened to Chen Liang's screams.
The moment Chen Liang saw Su Changqing's face, he became even more terrified, his mind already on the verge of collapse!
"Don't kill me! You can't kill me! I've made great contributions to the economic development of the Heaven Dou Empire. If they find out you killed me, they'll never let you go!"
"Is that so?"
Bang—
Su Changqing gathered Light Element around his leg and stomped down, crushing one of Chen Liang's legs!
"Ah!!!!!"
An even more piercing scream rang out, yet Su Changqing's expression remained calm.
Was this the absolute control the strong held over the weak?
In this world where the strong preyed on the weak, improving his strength had to be his top priority!
"You... you'll regret this! You'll definitely regret killing me! Many great clans work with me. Without my business acumen, they couldn't possibly earn so much money. They'll hunt you down and put out a warrant for you!"
"Are you done?"
Faced with Chen Liang's threats, Su Changqing's expression never changed, as though he had no fear of them whatsoever.
He was about to leave the Heaven Dou Empire anyway. By the time they found out he was the killer, who knew how long it would be!
"You..."
Seeing that Su Changqing showed not the slightest fear, Chen Liang's mentality completely collapsed!
Why did he look so utterly fearless?
Those great clans working with him all had Spirit Sage, even Spirit Douluo-level experts!
"Then die. What I hate most in my life is being threatened!"
As he spoke, Su Changqing's palm was already wrapped in Golden Light.
He grabbed Chen Liang's head directly.
"Remember this. The one killing you is Su Changqing—the Chang of everlasting prosperity, the Qing of everlasting prosperity!"
Bang—
The instant his words fell, Chen Liang's head exploded on the spot. Brain matter and various pieces of his head scattered across the ground, making for an utterly revolting sight.
"Sister Na."
After dealing with Chen Liang, Su Changqing walked over to her.
He took out the Man Faced Demon Spider's spirit bone.
"You were the main force against that Man Faced Demon Spider, so this spirit bone should go to you. Besides, I have a Light Attribute Spirit, so this spirit bone won't help me much."
Hu Liena revealed a charming smile.
"Keep it and trade it for other resources. You saved your sister's life twice!"
As she said this, she lovingly rubbed Su Changqing's head.
Su Changqing did not refuse.
"Alright, then I won't stand on ceremony. Should we find a cave to hide in for a few days and leave once the time is up?"
"No need."
Hu Liena walked over to the corpse of the dead Man Faced Demon Spider.
She took a few pieces from the Man Faced Demon Spider's corpse and placed them in her Storage Bag.
"If we kill a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beast within five days, the trial is considered complete. Let's leave Sunset Forest."
"Alright, but you're still injured. Let's find a place for you to recover first. I saw that Chen Liang left behind quite a few medicinal supplies. I'll brew you some medicine for your injuries, and we can leave after you recover."
Listening to Su Changqing's words, Hu Liena's heart began to race unconsciously.
This was the first time in her sixteen years of life that she had ever felt this way.
After finding a nearby cave to rest in and recuperating for a day, the two of them left Sunset Forest together.
"Changqing."
"What is it, Sister Na?"
At that moment, Hu Liena and Su Changqing had just left Sunset Forest. They hired a carriage and prepared to head to Heaven Dou City for a grand meal.
After all, they had spent the past few days in Sunset Forest and had barely eaten anything good.
Although Su Changqing's barbecue had indeed been delicious after they met, ingredients were limited in the wilderness, so its taste could not compare to a proper meal.
Therefore, the first thing they did after leaving Sunset Forest was head to Heaven Dou City for a good feast!
"What are you planning to do next? Or rather, where do you want to go?" Hu Liena asked gently.
Su Changqing immediately understood what she meant, and a smile curled across his lips.
He replied, "There's nowhere in particular I want to go. I just graduated from Junior Spirit Master Academy, so I don't have any plans at the moment."
The moment Hu Liena heard that Su Changqing had no plans, her emotions became much more excited.
"Changqing, then would you like to come with me?"
"Where?"
"Spirit Hall. With your talent, you can definitely enter Spirit Hall Academy. When the time comes, I'll ask my teacher to find a Title Douluo to personally teach you. Or perhaps my teacher can take you as a disciple directly."
Su Changqing did not appear overly excited by Hu Liena's invitation.
Although this had been his goal, he had never intended to truly join Spirit Hall. He only wanted to remain free and lie low until he was strong enough. He did not want to become a pawn of any faction.
Besides, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue were rivals. He still needed Qian Renxue, so he could not offend either side. He needed to keep both sides on the hook to achieve a balance.
"Join an academy? I'd better pass. I don't like going to school, and I'm used to being free. Sorry, Sister Na."
Hearing this, Hu Liena's brows furrowed slightly.
"Changqing, even a genius will find it difficult to fully realize their potential without a background. I truly don't want you to waste your talent."
Su Changqing raised his hand and patted Hu Liena's shoulder.
"I know, but I really like being free. Still, Sister Na..."
He lowered his hand, and the smile on his face deepened.
"I can go back with you and attend classes normally for now. Once I meet the graduation requirements, I'll decide whether to stay or leave. How does that sound?"
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