Inside the Worship Hall.
Qian Daoliu stood beneath the window, watching the two facing off outside the hall.
"What do you think?"
He did not turn around, almost as though talking to himself.
"They're quite a match."
A powerfully built man in gold emerged from behind him and answered his question.
This was none other than the Second Worship, Golden Crocodile Douluo, whose Soul Power reached Level 98, second only to Qian Daoliu.
If the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was the roundworm in Lin Qian's belly, Golden Crocodile Douluo was likewise Qian Daoliu's faithful believer; no further words were needed for him to understand instantly.
Saint Son Lin Qian was renowned, and after seeing his Soul Ring configuration and level, winning him over was indeed the most effective approach.
Even if it did cost a granddaughter somewhat (meaning Qian Renxue)...
Hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo's words, Qian Daoliu chuckled. "No rush. Let's watch first."
His granddaughter could only marry the strongest person on the Douluo Continent. If Lin Qian could not even defeat his prospective fiancée, there would be no more talk of a marriage alliance!
In the square.
The moment she saw Lin Qian's Soul Rings, Qian Renxue came down with the same affliction as Bibi Dong-
Shock.
But she was not someone who admitted defeat easily. So what if he had an extraordinary Soul Ring configuration of three black and one red? She was a full-fledged Soul King, with an entire Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring more than him. Who would win and who would lose was still uncertain!
Of course, if she had known that Lin Qian was not a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor, but a Level 83 Soul Douluo with a Million-Year Soul Ring, she would not have thought that way.
He also had Bibi Dong to thank for not broadcasting his innate Level 80 Soul Power everywhere; otherwise, this would have had no effect.
Back to the matter at hand.
After a brief daze, Qian Renxue moved.
She had the bearing of a warrior general. No matter how arduous a battle was, she would never retreat before the enemy or wag her tail and beg for mercy.
In other words, she would never readily admit defeat until she had fought to the very last second!
Since her opponent's Soul Rings were older, she absolutely could not give him a chance to strike!
"First Soul Skill-Angel Assault!"
This was a close-combat Soul Skill that concentrated the Six-Winged Angel's energy in the fist before unleashing it. The sacred power from the Angel God could not only suppress an opponent, but also dissolve Soul Power.
"Mental Interference Domain!"
Lin Qian activated his First Soul Skill as well. His domain came online, instantly covering the entire square.
Under the interference of his spiritual power, Qian Renxue's attack veered off course, grazing past the right side of Lin Qian's body.
Boom!
The enormous shock wave blasted a deep crater into the square.
Holy crap, this woman was way too ruthless! Wasn't she afraid of breaking someone?
Not expecting her to be so merciless, Lin Qian shouted, "Keep being this violent and you'll never find a husband!"
"Even if I never find a husband, I won't marry you!"
"Hey, don't say that! I'm a handsome young flower of a man, loved by everyone, with flowers blooming at the sight of me. By the time I'm holding my grandchildren, who knows where you, you wilted daylily, will be cooling your heels!"
"Pfft!"
Inside the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu could not hold back his laughter when he heard that.
Golden Crocodile Douluo: "..."
Big brother, it's your granddaughter who won't find a husband! What are you laughing so hard about?
If even he thought that, Qian Renxue was naturally even more furious.
I'm only eighteen, and you're already cursing me to never find a husband?
Drop dead!
Skipping her Second Soul Skill, she lit up her third, thousand-year Soul Ring.
"Third Soul Skill-Angel Light Blade!"
Starting with this Soul Skill, the image of the Six-Winged Angel behind her would attack in her stead, naturally increasing its power geometrically.
Fifteen golden swords of light condensed around the angelic manifestation, then quickly converged into a single enormous sword that slashed toward Lin Qian.
Damn, this woman really wanted to murder him!
Golden light flashed repeatedly in Lin Qian's eyes, and his platinum Million-Year Soul Ring shone. "Spiritual Chains!"
Receiving the command, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm immediately manifested, taking spiritual form atop Lin Qian's shoulder. Nine chains shot out from his body and wound tightly around Qian Renxue.
"I've caught her!"
"Hmm? What is that big worm?"
Others could not see him, but Qian Daoliu, the high priest of the Angel Temple, could see him perfectly clearly.
Golden Crocodile Douluo looked utterly bewildered. "What?"
Qian Daoliu did not answer. He circulated his Soul Power along with the Angel God's power within the temple, attempting to see through that worm.
"I suddenly feel so cold, like I'm running around naked..."
The Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was pulling hard on the chains when he suddenly shuddered, feeling as though someone had seen him stark naked.
Amid his efforts, he spared a sliver of attention to pinpoint the source, only for a golden light to flash suddenly within the Worship Hall. An imperious warning penetrated his soul.
A female voice rang out. "Get out!"
"Urk..."
Tian Meng trembled in fright and dared not look again.
Lin Qian noticed something was wrong with him too. "What's the matter?"
Tian Meng said meekly, "Look over there..."
Looking in that direction, he too sensed a powerful presence within the hall, watching them.
The Angel God.
He had been so busy fighting that he had forgotten whose territory this was...
"Lin Qian, if you've got the guts, stop cheating and fight me fair and square!"
Qian Renxue's limbs were chained, and the spiritual power of a Million-Year Soul Beast suppressed her until she could not move. It was utterly stifling.
Especially in this position, and in the middle of the square...
It was too humiliating!
So Lin Qian went with the current, withdrawing the chains and sending Tian Meng back at the same time.
"Fine, then let's each use our strongest attack and stop wasting time!"
"Just what I wanted!"
Qian Renxue rubbed her wrists, which ached from the chains, and attacked again. Her strongest black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring shone.
"Fifth Soul Skill-Sacred Sword!"
This Soul Skill resembled Angel Light Blade, yet was also different.
To secure victory, Qian Renxue not only poured in all her Soul Power, but also activated her innate domain skill, Angel Domain-
It boosted her own strength by 30% and greatly weakened her opponent's perception.
The enormous sword was right before him, too late to stop. Qian Renxue was stunned. "Why aren't you attacking?"
Lin Qian stroked his chin, looking thoughtful. "Hang on, let me think~"
Using a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring was obviously cheating, and pointless too. Even if he won, it would be an unfair victory. But if he used the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm's skills, he would be called a turtle hiding its head, afraid to face her head-on and all that. Whatever he did would be wrong!
"Wasn't he doing fine just now? Why is he suddenly unable to do anything... Could it be because of that worm?"
Watching from the side, Qian Daoliu was also deep in thought, believing that the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm was the reason Lin Qian did not dare attack.
Golden Crocodile Douluo said, "He is the Pope's disciple, after all. It would be hard to account for him coming to harm at the Worship Hall. Should I intervene?"
Qian Daoliu frowned, pondered for a while, then shook his head. "No, wait a little longer!"
In the square.
Seeing that the enormous sword was about to pierce through him, Lin Qian finally acted.
He had no choice. If he didn't move now, he would croak!
"Third Soul Skill-Ice Silkworm Roar!"
This move imitated the Sixth Soul Skill used when Tang San and the deified Qian Renxue dueled in the Star Dou Great Forest in the original story.
She was still a Soul King now, so she probably wouldn't accuse him of plagiarism~
Qian Daoliu: "???"
The difference was that Angel's Roar was a spiritual attack, while Lin Qian had changed it into a Soul Power attack, similar to the Vajra Lion's Roar.
An earth-shaking roar resounded throughout the square, directly breaking through every defense his opponent had.
"Aah-!"
Qian Renxue screamed and toppled backward uncontrollably!