The Elders' Gaze

The Azure Sky Bull Python watched its younger brother Er Ming twist wildly in place as if he had gone mad.

"Er Ming, what's wrong with you? What's happening?"

Er Ming could not speak at all. The spatial rift unleashed an endless suction force that he simply could not resist.

Before long, Er Ming was sucked inside. Less than two minutes had passed.

Having completed his task, Su Yan did not linger. He tore open space and prepared to leave, but he still cast a cold look at the Azure Sky Bull Python.

"Once my wife breaks through to Soul Douluo, I'll come back for your life. Cherish the time you have left."

After returning to a safe place, Su Yan released Er Ming. Qian Renxue did not hesitate and ended him with a single sword strike.

The absorption process went exceptionally smoothly. There was not even any spiritual turbulence, as though it had been a sacrifice.

Qian Renxue knew it was all thanks to her wonderful husband. She simply chose not to ask why; her man would never harm her.

Qian Renxue tested her Martial Soul True Body and found it felt quite good. Then her eyes went blank for a moment before quickly returning to normal.

With a mischievous grin, Qian Renxue walked up to Su Yan like someone about to do something bad.

The sight made Su Yan shudder involuntarily, and he asked in confusion.

"What is it? You look like you're about to do something bad!"

Qian Renxue did not answer. Instead, she picked up the drowsy Xiao Mo beside her before speaking to Su Yan.

"Grandpa told us to go home. He said he really wants to meet you!"

Qian Renxue's smile was brilliant, but to Su Yan, it looked like a demon's grin. There was no way he could avoid this beating!

"Alright... then!"

Outside the Consecration Hall, Su Yan's steps were somewhat hesitant. He had already fallen a fair distance behind Qian Renxue and the others.

Looking at the doors of the Consecration Hall, Su Yan did not dare enter. It was not because he was afraid, but because he felt like someone who had done something shameful.

After all, Qian Renxue was a flower carefully raised by the seven old men of the Consecration Hall, yet Su Yan, this thief, had stolen not only the flower but the entire pot.

No one could accept that, so Su Yan did not dare step forward for a long while.

Qian Renxue noticed Su Yan's odd behavior. A smile curled across her lips, and instead of waiting for him, she strode into the Consecration Hall.

The moment she entered, seven people stood beneath the Angel Statue. Each possessed an imposing aura, like gods standing at the edge of heaven.

In Qian Renxue's arms, Xiao Mo narrowed her eyes into crescents and said excitedly to the seven people before her.

"Great-grandpas, hugs!"

Xiao Mo opened her arms, waiting for her great-grandfather's embrace, but what happened next left the little girl utterly confused.

The moment Demon Subduer heard that, he immediately stepped forward without hesitation, only to be sent flying by a swing of Qian Jun's staff.

By the time Qian Jun stepped forward, Guang Ling had already fired three arrows at his feet, freezing Qian Jun's feet and nearly making him fall.

"Get lost! Xiao Mo wants me to hold her!"

After saying that, Guang Ling ran over. But before he could get close, Male Lion leaped forward and pinned him to the ground.

"Bullshit! Xiao Mo obviously wants me to hold her!"

Before he could finish, a gust of wind swept through the hall. A cyan wing slammed into Male Lion's body, and Azure Luan looked coldly at Male Lion as he crashed into the wall.

"Looking like that, won't your beard hurt Xiao Mo when it pricks her? Get out of my way!"

"Hmph!"

Golden Crocodile said nothing, merely snorting coldly. His Rank 98 soul power locked precisely onto Azure Luan, making him unable to move a single step.

Qian Daoliu watched Golden Crocodile prepare to move and seize Xiao Mo. Even the dignity he had as the Great Consecrator vanished.

A massive, holy Six-Winged Angel appeared behind him, and his Rank 99 soul power suppressed the entire hall.

"Xiao Mo is my biological great-granddaughter. I haven't even made a move yet, so how dare you old fellows?"

At once, the other six consecrators were angry but did not dare speak. There was simply too great a difference in strength.

Qian Daoliu walked up to Qian Renxue and took Xiao Mo into his arms, his smile gentle.

"My little treasure, are you hungry? Later, Great-Grandpa will take you to eat something delicious, alright?"

Seeing this side of her grandfather, Qian Renxue's eyes widened involuntarily, and she felt a little jealous.

"Hmph, Grandpa, I've never seen you treat me this well. Aren't you being a little too biased?"

Qian Daoliu merely coughed awkwardly a few times. He did not know how to explain it. From the first moment he saw Xiao Mo, he had adored her beyond measure, even more than his own biological granddaughter.

"Xiao Xue! You're already a mother, yet you're jealous of your own daughter! By the way, where's that brat?"

Outside, Su Yan sensed the soul power fluctuations that had just erupted within the Consecration Hall and was somewhat bewildered.

He did not believe those old men would attack Qian Renxue, but he still could not stop worrying. So he gathered his courage and walked inside.

The moment Su Yan entered, everyone's gaze locked onto him. The six consecrators, who had just been in a sorry state, immediately stood up and stared at him.

Qian Daoliu played with Xiao Mo for a moment before returning her to Qian Renxue's arms.

"Xiao Xue, take Xiao Mo and rest for a while. We'll have a few words with this grandson-in-law of ours."

Qian Renxue did not hesitate. She immediately carried Xiao Mo away. As she passed Su Yan, she flashed a wicked smile and whispered.

"Good luck. I hope you don't get beaten too badly, or I'll be heartbroken!"

Su Yan swallowed and said nothing, merely nodding silently. He was already prepared to be beaten.

Once Qian Renxue had gone far away, the atmosphere in the hall instantly turned cold.

Qian Daoliu, seated in the center, looked down at Su Yan with a sharp gaze and asked in an unquestionable voice.

"Do you have anything else to say?"

Su Yan took a deep breath, mentally preparing himself. Looking at the seven consecrators, he spoke in a deep voice.

"Just don't hit my face."

The seven consecrators exchanged glances. Their long years of tacit understanding brought them to the same conclusion.

"Ninth Soul Skill, Angel Glory: Archangel Judgment!"

"Ninth Soul Skill, River Overlord, Golden Crocodile Meteor Kill!"

"Ninth Soul Skill, Azure Luan's Wind God Slash!"

"Ninth Soul Skill, Male Lion's Heaven Roar, Flame Assault!"

"Ninth Soul Skill, Radiant Plume's Ice God Break, Ultimate Arrow!"

"Ninth Soul Skill, Thousand Jun Break, Sacred Dragon Awakening!"

"Ninth Soul Skill, Salvation of All Beings, Demon-Breaking Strike!"

The seventh Spirit Rings of the seven consecrators flashed as they unleashed their strongest attacks and spoke in unison.

"As long as you withstand this strike from us, we'll acknowledge your status. Let us see whether you have the strength to protect Xiao Xue and Xiao Mo."

Hearing that, Su Yan's eyes became firm. He knew these old men were testing him.

A calm smile appeared on Su Yan's face. "Then let all of you grandpas see my strength!"

All the soul skills crashed into Su Yan, causing a massive explosion that drew the attention of all Spirit City.

Fortunately, the Consecration Hall was protected by Angel Divine Power, or it would have been blown away. That would have been awkward!

Once the smoke cleared, Su Yan stood in the hall completely unharmed. Even his clothes were undamaged.

His strength earned the approval of the seven old men, but before Su Yan could show off, the seven consecrators simultaneously pulled out long whips.

"Your strength has earned our approval, but now comes an elder's lesson."

Su Yan's face instantly fell. He could use his strength to protect himself just now, but he was not allowed to do so next!

"You brat, stealing away my granddaughter...!"

That day, bloodcurdling screams rang out from the Consecration Hall. No one knew what had happened.

People only heard that the consecrators of the Consecration Hall all walked out looking utterly relaxed, satisfied smiles on their faces.

Even Qian Daoliu, the Great Consecrator who was usually stern and rarely smiled, had a face full of smiles at that moment.

SP: These soul skills were written according to my own ideas, so please do not apply the settings from the anime or manga! At the same time, thank you all for liking my work. Thank you ⊙▽⊙!