Qian Renxue: What Makes Ning Rongrong So Special!

"As expected of a top-tier Soul Beast! This little fellow has only a hundred years of cultivation, yet it's so fast!"

The Soul Devouring Spider Emperor sped onward, with Demon Subduing Douluo following behind, clicking his tongue in amazement.

Beside him were Qian Renxue, the other two Enshrined Elders, and a large contingent of Heaven Dou Soul Masters.

Some of these Soul Masters came from sects, others from academies.

Qian Renxue had quickly assembled them all under the guise of an order from the Heaven Dou Emperor.

She had her calculations all worked out: use them as cannon fodder to drain Gao Yang's Soul Power.

And while she was at it, use Gao Yang's sword to deal with these Soul Masters...

Had Dai Mubai, Tang San, and the other Shrek monsters been there, they would have been startled to find many familiar faces among the Soul Masters.

There were several beauties from Skywater Academy, as well as Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu from Element Academy.

Beside them stood their respective elders and teachers.

Of course, this contingent of Soul Masters had heard Gao Yang's words too.

But faced with three formidable Super Douluo from the Worship Hall, they dared neither question the order nor refuse to come...

"Young Mistress, we've found them!"

Mighty Lion Douluo, whose spiritual power was the strongest, suddenly pointed toward a spot in the dense forest. "No—he's waiting for us!"

Qian Renxue immediately released her Martial Soul and, without another word, activated every protective Soul Skill she had.

"Everyone, halt! Prepare to face the enemy!"

At her command, everyone in the Soul Master contingent reluctantly summoned their Martial Souls, apart from Spirit Hall's three Enshrined Elders.

In an instant, the dense forest erupted in a riot of color.

Then, under everyone's gaze, Gao Yang walked slowly out of the trees, looking utterly despondent, the Seven Kill Sword in his hand.

He glanced at them, his eyes betraying not the slightest emotion.

"My wife is saying her final farewell to her father. Everyone, please keep quiet. Don't disturb them."

Gao Yang's voice was perfectly calm, as though he were a courteous attendant delivering a routine notice.

Yet a chill ran through everyone who heard him.

Leng Lingling, in particular, burst into tears the moment she saw his face.

Her close friends Shui Bing'er, Xue Wu, and the others hurried to comfort her, subtly shielding her behind them.

Shui Yue'er, meanwhile, had been captivated from her first glimpse of Gao Yang, her beautiful eyes shining with wonder.

Mighty Lion Douluo, at their head, exchanged a glance with Qian Jun Douluo.

To their astonishment, the aura surrounding Gao Yang was not killing intent, but Sword Intent of unparalleled purity!

It even surpassed their elder brother Qian Daoliu's Sword Intent by a hair!

Qian Renxue, for her part, had been full of confidence. She had gathered so many Soul Masters, and three Enshrined Elder grandfathers were there to protect her.

Surely she could at least face Gao Yang with her head held high.

But she was wrong.

One look at Gao Yang in this state was enough to rob this favored daughter of heaven of the courage to speak to him.

Qian Renxue felt like an ordinary girl stripped bare. Whether he killed her or devoured her was entirely up to him...

Seeing her like this, Mighty Lion Douluo sighed inwardly.

It's over. Unless Gao Yang dies today, Qian Renxue will never overcome her inner demon!

Forget the grand plan for her to become a god. Even reaching Titled Douluo will be beyond her for life.

"Sixth Brother, Seventh Brother, protect the Young Mistress!" Mighty Lion Douluo unleashed the full force of his aura, shielding Qian Renxue as he thrust a finger toward Gao Yang. "Boy, can't you see the situation you're in? Today—"

But before he could finish, Qian Renxue stepped out from behind him.

"Gao Yang!"

As she spoke, Qian Renxue shed her disguise and revealed her true Angel Martial Soul.

Perhaps only this could give her the nerve to face Gao Yang.

As for exposing her identity, it no longer mattered. Everyone present except her and her three Enshrined Elder grandfathers would die today anyway!

"I admit it. You're more talented than I am, more talented than that woman, perhaps even more talented than Grandfather!"

"But a genius who's survived this long ought to have learned to keep his tail between his legs!"

"So what if you can fight a Super Douluo on equal terms now?!"

"You're facing three!"

With that, Qian Renxue lifted her flawless chin. At last, a trace of confidence returned to her lovely face!

She already possessed peerless beauty and a perfect figure!

Even all the beauties of Skywater Academy put together could not hold a candle to her...

With her Martial Soul enhancing her, Qian Renxue looked like an angel descended to earth, radiant with a sacred glow.

Though the Soul Masters behind her had seen through her identity, many would still have gladly served her...

"So what?"

Gao Yang remained expressionless. He raised a finger and unleashed his Sixth Soul Skill.

At once, more than ten thousand Seven Kill Swords hung motionless behind him, their points aimed at Qian Renxue and everyone behind her!

What do I care how many Super Douluo you have?

What do I care if there's no one behind me?

A swordsman never lacked the courage to face ten thousand foes alone!

"I said, keep quiet."

As Gao Yang's words fell, a familiar presence emerged slowly from behind him.

The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger came to his side and gently pressed its head against his shoulder.

Old friend, you aren't fighting alone.

Man and tiger exchanged a glance. They needed no words to understand each other!

The aura Xiao Tian gave off now made Mighty Lion Douluo and the other Super Douluo's expressions change slightly.

How had this creature grown so much stronger?

Judging by that aura, none of the Super Douluo was confident he could subdue the fierce tiger alone...

"Gao Yang, when all is said and done, the only thing I destroyed was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!" Qian Renxue drew a deep breath, forcing down the agitation in her chest. "As for your parents, I've treated them well!"

"Mm," Gao Yang said flatly.

"What kind of response is that? Haven't I shown enough sincerity?" Qian Renxue grew anxious. "The affairs of the world follow a pattern: what has long been divided must unite! The continent will be unified sooner or later, and Spirit Hall is destined to lead it!"

"We tried many times to win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but every attempt ended on bad terms!"

"What was wrong with eliminating a sect that stood in the way of unification and fought the tide of history?"

"But Gao Yang, you're different. Spirit Hall has no blood of your loved ones on its hands! There was never a blood feud between us to begin with, was there?"

"Join Spirit Hall. I can spare Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi, and Jian Chen, as long as you join us!"

"Once I've unified the continent, I'll make you Co-Ruling King. From then on, we can govern the realm together. What do you say?"

"Or I could travel the continent with you in search of a Deity. With our gifts, we're bound to become gods! A hundred years from now, we could ascend to the Divine Realm together. Wouldn't that be wonderful?!"

By the end, something more than admiration had entered Qian Renxue's gaze as she looked at Gao Yang.

She was even a little jealous of Ning Rongrong. How had a support-type Soul Master managed to win over a peerless sword like Gao Yang?

If Ning Rongrong could do it, then she, Qian Renxue, certainly could too!

One day, she would make Gao Yang kneel completely at her feet, trample him beneath them, and do with him as she pleased!

"Round and round, and it's still the same old speech. How..." Gao Yang's eyes remained unmoved. "How sickening. The Qian Family's Angel Martial Soul really is the height of hypocrisy."

"You... You're not allowed to insult the Qian Family..."

"Oh, right, Qian Renxue. Aren't you curious where Light Feather Douluo went after arriving with Mighty Lion Douluo?"

At those words, Qian Renxue's face went deathly pale.

She had sent people to search for her unreliable Fifth Grandfather for days, but they had found nothing.

Mighty Lion Douluo had reassured her that Light Feather Douluo loved having fun and had surely gone off to hunt Fallen Soul Masters for sport. That was why he had been delayed.

Qian Renxue had always had complete confidence in Light Feather Douluo's strength.

Naturally, she had thought little of his absence and had not worried about his safety.

But the moment Gao Yang brought him up, dread gripped her!

"Heh, Gao Yang. You aren't about to claim you killed Fifth Grandfather, are you?" Qian Renxue sneered. "Even arrogance should have its limits!"

"True. At the time, I didn't have the strength to kill Light Feather Douluo." Gao Yang took a Soul Bone from his Soul Tool. "But he still died by my hand in the end."

"You!!!"

It was not only Qian Renxue. Mighty Lion Douluo and the others were stunned too!

They did not believe him, of course. But the aura on that Soul Bone unmistakably belonged to...

Light Feather Douluo!

"It's true that I haven't spilled any Qian Family blood myself, either," Gao Yang continued. "Qian Renxue, why don't we talk some more about surrender?"

"Fifth Grandfather watched me grow up and always doted on me!" Qian Renxue ground out through clenched teeth. "And you dare say you haven't spilled Qian Family blood?! Gao Yang!!! Forget surrender. Today, this ends only when one of us dies!!!"