Emotional Tribulation, the Greatest Obstacle on Qian Renxue's Path to Godhood

"Li Qinglian, are you saying that among all the women you've met, I can only rank fifth? And fourth is Bibi Dong?"

Qian Renxue gazed at Li Qinglian with her beautiful eyes, a trace of jealousy in her gaze.

She had always been confident in her looks, yet she could only rank fifth!

"The top three are three Goddesses."

Li Qinglian explained helplessly.

He had not expected Qian Renxue's information network in Heaven Dou City to be so well-connected.

It seemed that Qian Renxue had people around Bibi Dong as well.

Qian Renxue was no slouch when it came to schemes.

More precisely, if it was solely a contest between Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue's methods were quite commendable.

But if she went up against Tang San, she would be a little out of her depth.

"What about Bibi Dong? Am I really not as beautiful as her?"

Qian Renxue came to a realization, but the thought of Bibi Dong still made her feel deeply uncomfortable.

"Why compete with your own mother? You two are both beautiful. Isn't that a good thing?"

"Besides, if a mother isn't beautiful, it's hard for her to give birth to a beautiful daughter."

Qian Renxue had Li Qinglian pressed tightly against the wall. Breathing in the woman's fragrance, he could not help but entertain some wild thoughts.

When he had still been a tree, Li Qinglian had possessed no desires.

But after cultivating himself into a human again, he had gained the seven emotions and six desires like any ordinary person.

As he grew older, his desires and distracting thoughts only became more numerous.

"Hmph. I don't want her to be my mother."

At those words, a flash of pain and resentment crossed Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes.

From childhood to adulthood, she had never felt Bibi Dong's love or care.

"But she truly is your mother. A blood relationship like this cannot be severed."

"If you want to become a god peacefully, this is a tribulation you must overcome."

Seeing Qian Renxue like this, Li Qinglian spoke solemnly.

Humanity's seven emotions and six desires were far stronger than those of any other living being.

The diversity and complexity of their emotions made humans the most inscrutable creatures in the world.

Tang San was an example of this.

Back in the Star Dou Great Forest, Li Qinglian had used the Pure Heart Eyes to observe Tang San. Other people's thoughts formed a single line and were not complicated. Gu Yuena, Hu Liena, Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong were all like that—straightforward people, one-track minds.

But Tang San's thoughts were complicated and ever-changing. Even if the Pure Heart Eyes observed his state of mind at one moment, he would switch into an entirely different mode the next.

Once Tang San entered the God Realm, he would practically have a dimensional advantage.

Why am I thinking about Tang San again? In this life, he is destined to be suppressed by me and become nourishment for my rise.

Li Qinglian returned his attention to Qian Renxue.

"This is also a tribulation I must overcome?" Qian Renxue's expression changed drastically.

"Humanity's greatest strength is its mind, while the seven emotions and six desires are products of the mind. They are both humanity's greatest strength and greatest weakness. If this were a Divine Trial, they would naturally be among the most important tests."

"What makes soul beasts special and powerful is their physical bodies. Therefore, a soul beast's tribulations basically aim to destroy its body. If it withstands them, it can enter the next stage."

"Soul beasts and humans undergo different tribulations. Do you understand now?"

Li Qinglian continued explaining.

Humanity's greatest tribulations came from inner demons, and familial love and romantic love were undoubtedly two of the deadliest weapons among them.

Qian Renxue had happened to lose points in both of these tests. That was why, after inheriting the divine position, her affinity had not reached its maximum, leading her to suffer greatly beneath Tang San's Guanyin's Tears.

"I understand. But I still can't accept it!"

"Are you asking me to forgive her? I can't do that!"

Qian Renxue clenched her teeth.

Of course she believed Li Qinglian's words.

After all, Li Qinglian was truly someone from the God Realm!

Naturally, she would take the advice of an insider from the God Realm seriously!

But she really could not do it!

"There are two paths to sever this inner demon. First, completely abandon all fantasies. You could even kill Bibi Dong. Second, completely forgive Bibi Dong and let go of everything that happened in the past."

"You may choose either path. But you absolutely cannot become trapped in emotional self-consumption."

"I called you Sister Xue. It was only because you helped me back then that I was willing to wake you up like this."

Thinking of Qian Renxue's eventual fate, Li Qinglian could not help shaking his head.

In the original story, Tang San had inherited the Sea God's position with maximum affinity. The reason was simple: Tang San was absolutely rational, so rational that in order to win over Huo Yuhao, he could even arrange for his own daughter to descend to the lower realm.

Rational people rarely developed inner demons when inheriting a divine position.

But Qian Renxue was emotional. If she did not sort out her feelings, then in this life she was destined to repeat the same mistakes.

"Kill Bibi Dong... I can't do that..."

Qian Renxue clenched her pearly teeth.

Although she hated Bibi Dong, she could not bring herself to be so cruel.

After all, Bibi Dong was still her mother.

"Then you'll have to figure it out yourself. I can't help you with this."

Li Qinglian crossed his arms over his chest, putting a little more distance between himself and Qian Renxue.

Whether it was the former or the latter, the essence was to calm Qian Renxue's heart and prevent her from falling into excessive emotional turmoil.

"Hmph. You didn't come here to speak for Bibi Dong, did you?"

Qian Renxue pursed her lips. Seeing how concerned Li Qinglian was about her, her mood improved considerably.

"Heaven and earth bear witness. The last time I spoke to Bibi Dong was on Pope Mountain."

"After that, I went into seclusion. Once I came out, I came straight to find you."

Li Qinglian shrugged.

"Then why do you think Bibi Dong is prettier than me?"

Qian Renxue puffed out her cheeks, bitterness filling her heart.

However, Qian Renxue was wearing a man's face, making the sight seem bizarre no matter how Li Qinglian looked at it.

"If we're talking purely about appearance, Bibi Dong should be somewhat inferior to you."

At those words, Qian Renxue was overjoyed.

Did that not mean Qian Renxue was the most beautiful woman on this continent?

As for those three deities, Qian Renxue knew she could not compare appearances with them.

"But Bibi Dong has held a high position for a long time, so her temperament is more noble and elegant. And when I saw her back then, the Pope's robe she wore was a form-fitting long dress, which made her figure look fuller and more attractive."

Li Qinglian thought about Bibi Dong's appearance.

Before inheriting the Rakshasa God's position, Bibi Dong's looks had truly been exceptional.

Elegant, noble, mature...

Bibi Dong's Pope's robe gave her a solemn air, while also adding an indescribable charm to her.

Fine clothes make the man, and a good saddle the horse. In truth, a person's identity and status could also greatly enhance their charm.

"Pervert!"

"Hmph. I didn't expect you to have so many thoughts even back then!"

Hearing Li Qinglian's perfectly reasonable words, Qian Renxue's pretty face flushed red. Unable to resist, she reached out and pinched his waist.

"I've lived for over ten thousand years. I'm several hundred years older than your mother and you combined. You don't think that after cultivating myself anew, my mind became that of a human child too, do you?"