"No."
Qian Renxue held his fingers, taking a long time to take the next step.
Divine light descended once more from the Angel Temple ahead.
The divine inscription of the ninth trial appeared before her.
"The successor must ascend to the temple alone."
Qian Renxue glanced at the divine inscription.
She slowly released her grandfather's hand.
Qian Daoliu raised his hands to straighten her collar.
The collar of her golden dress had been blown slightly open by divine power.
He drew the collar closed again, then brushed the long hair scattered over her shoulders behind her.
"Go."
Qian Renxue nodded.
She took a step forward.
The Golden Stairway lit up beneath her feet.
The hundredth step.
The doors of the Angel Temple slowly opened.
Qian Renxue did not enter immediately.
She turned around.
Qian Daoliu still stood on the ninety-ninth step.
Divine light illuminated his golden robe.
His gaze remained fixed on her.
"Grandpa."
"I'm here."
"Wait for me to come back."
"All right."
Qian Renxue turned back.
Gripping the Angel Holy Sword, she walked into the temple.
The doors closed behind her.
There were no murals or statues around her.
Nine golden stone pillars stood along the two sides of the great hall.
An Angel God Rune hung above each pillar.
Qian Renxue walked to the center of the hall.
The first divine inscription descended.
Her first soul ring rose on its own.
Golden divine fire surrounded the yellow soul ring.
The power within the soul ring rapidly broke down.
Qian Renxue stood where she was without resisting.
She could feel her first soul skill disappearing.
The soul power she had accumulated through her past cultivation was also being stripped away.
The yellow soul ring gradually became transparent.
A thought appeared in her Sea of Consciousness.
"Only by relinquishing