Arc 2The Far North and Heaven Dou

Lin Qian gained the Ice Empress and Snow Empress as Soul Spirits before entering Heaven Dou under an assumed identity to support Qian Renxue’s infiltration. After building influence and reconnecting with Qian Renxue, he killed her rivals and left the two of them alone together.

  • Qian Renxue demanded the truth about her father, but Bibi Dong sent her to replace Xue Qinghe in Heaven Dou, and Lin Qian agreed to help protect the plan.
  • Lin Qian traveled to the Far North with Tian Meng, defeated the Ice Empress, and persuaded her to become a Soul Spirit, gaining a four-hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring and Ultimate Ice.
  • Lin Qian challenged the Snow Empress, overcame her combined attack with the Ice Empress, and gained the Snow Empress and Xiaobai as Soul Spirits before leaving the Far North.
  • Disguised as Li Si, Lin Qian entered Heaven Dou City, won his hundredth consecutive arena match, and used his reputation to gain admission to Moonlight Pavilion.
  • After a year of study, Lin Qian graduated before Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe, and Xue Ke met him, and he also pursued Tang Yuehua and Liu Erlong.
  • Lin Qian fought Liu Erlong and defeated her Martial Soul Avatar with Ice Explosion, then met Qian Renxue at the imperial palace and agreed to eliminate Xue Luochuan and Xue Haicang.
  • At Soul Hunting Forest, Lin Qian killed Xue Luochuan, Xue Haicang, and their guards, staged their deaths as a Ferocious Beast attack, and kissed Qian Renxue after stopping her from leaving.
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Ch. 27The infiltration plan: Undercover in Heaven Dou

Qian Renxue demanded the truth about her father from Qian Daoliu and Lin Qian, but a summons from Bibi Dong interrupted them. Bibi Dong ordered Qian Renxue to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and Qian Renxue accepted despite her mother's coldness.

  • Qian Renxue trapped Lin Qian and Qian Daoliu in the hall with her Angel Domain and demanded to know what happened to her father.
  • Qian Daoliu prepared to tell Qian Renxue the truth, but Yue Guan arrived and summoned Lin Qian and Qian Renxue to the Papal Palace.
  • Bibi Dong reflected on her plans against the Qian Family and resisted the Rakshasa God's influence as it stirred her hatred of Qian Renxue.
  • Bibi Dong ordered Qian Renxue to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire and replace Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
  • Lin Qian offered to take Qian Renxue's place, but Bibi Dong rejected him, and Qian Renxue accepted the assignment after being hurt by her mother's cold treatment.

Ch. 28Infiltrating Heaven Dou, offering a kiss

Lin Qian agreed to help Qian Renxue carry out Spirit Hall’s Heaven Dou infiltration plan, while deciding to strengthen himself before leaving. As he prepared to return to the academy, Hu Liena offered him a kiss.

  • Qian Renxue rejected Bibi Dong’s charity and said she would uncover the truth about her parents herself, then left in tears.
  • Bibi Dong revealed that Qian Renxue was her daughter and asked Lin Qian to help her complete the Heaven Dou infiltration plan.
  • Lin Qian agreed to protect Spirit Hall’s plan and accepted Bibi Dong’s promise that he would become Pope.
  • Lin Qian decided to train and prepare for a trip to the Far North before going undercover in Heaven Dou.
  • Lin Qian met Hu Liena at the academy and told her he was leaving to carry out a plan.
  • Hu Liena offered Lin Qian a kiss, and he deepened it.

Ch. 29Journey to the Far North

Lin Qian and Tian Meng entered the Far North to search for the Ice Empress, despite Tian Meng's uncertainty about the route. Their journey drew the attention of Snow Spirits, who decided to report them to the Queen.

  • Lin Qian threatened to turn back until Tian Meng agreed to continue toward the Far North and see the Ice Empress.
  • Lin Qian reached the Far North's inner circle on a Snowmobile, and Tian Meng admitted he did not know the way.
  • Lin Qian made Tian Meng use his spiritual strength to guide them and refused to wear Tian Meng's shed skin for warmth.
  • As Lin Qian and Tian Meng sped north, Snow Spirits sensed Tian Meng and decided to report the pair to the Queen.

Ch. 30The Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North

Lin Qian and Tian Meng traveled deeper into the Far North, where their noisy Snowmobile attracted the attention of the Snow Empress’s forces. After narrowly hiding from A-Tai and a Snow Spirit, Lin Qian learned more about the Three Great Heavenly Kings and continued toward the Snow Empress.

  • Lin Qian and Tian Meng crossed the snowy wilderness, with Tian Meng directing their route as they searched for their target.
  • Tian Meng warned Lin Qian to hide, and Lin Qian concealed himself in the snow as a terrifying aura swept across the area.
  • A Snow Spirit and A-Tai searched for Lin Qian, explaining that the Snow Empress had ordered them to drive the intruders away.
  • After A-Tai and the Snow Spirit left, Lin Qian emerged and joked with Tian Meng about A-Tai’s affection for the Snow Empress.
  • Tian Meng described the Three Great Heavenly Kings of the Far North, including A-Tai, Little Bingbing, and the Heavenly Snow Woman, and warned Lin Qian about their strength.

Ch. 31Ice Empress (Part One)

Lin Qian and Sky Dream Ice Silkworm traveled into the Far North’s core region to lure out Ice Empress, while avoiding the Titan Snow Demon King. After unleashing Tian Meng’s million-year Soul Ring and revealing his power across the continent, Lin Qian prepared to face Ice Empress as a terrifying aura approached.

  • Lin Qian and Tian Meng spent the night in an ice cellar and agreed to move cautiously toward Ice Empress’s territory.
  • Lin Qian endured several days of dangerous travel through the Far North’s blizzards until Tian Meng chose a place to set their trap.
  • Tian Meng unleashed his million-year Soul Ring, allowing Lin Qian’s consciousness to expand across the Far North and making the sky’s strange phenomenon visible across the Douluo Continent.
  • Lin Qian manifested his Body Martial Soul and resolved to challenge the Divine Realm and break the restrictions on the mortal world and Soul Beasts.
  • Tian Meng called out Ice Empress and challenged her to meet him, and a powerful aura immediately spread toward them.

Ch. 32Ice Empress (Part Two)

Tian Meng lured the Ice Empress into attacking his spiritual phantom while Lin Qian hid nearby, ready to help. Just as Tian Meng began to trap her, Lin Qian revealed himself with overwhelming force.

  • Lin Qian concealed his aura in the snow while Tian Meng summoned the Ice Empress and urged him to go easy on her.
  • The Ice Empress arrived, remained wary of Tian Meng’s motives, and rejected his proposal to be with her.
  • Tian Meng persuaded the Ice Empress to approach, and she discovered he had no physical body and threatened to find and devour him.
  • The Ice Empress stabbed Tian Meng with her tail and began consuming him as nourishment for her future tribulation.
  • As Tian Meng prepared to trap her with the Shed Husk, Lin Qian emerged, his imposing momentum startling the Ice Empress.

Ch. 33Ice Empress (Part Two)

Lin Qian defeated Ice Empress and took her to a hidden cave with Tian Meng, who tried to persuade her to become Lin Qian’s Soul Spirit and help him create a god. Ice Empress began to waver as Tian Meng described Lin Qian’s extraordinary potential.

  • Lin Qian countered Ice Empress’s attacks and defeated her with Hell Demon Flame Sky-Splitting Slash, stopping the blow when she surrendered.
  • Lin Qian caught the unconscious Ice Empress, concealed her aura with Tian Meng’s Shed Husk, and carried her away from the Far North’s Core Area.
  • Lin Qian restrained Ice Empress in a concealed underground cave and asked Tian Meng whether she might consent to becoming a Soul Spirit.
  • Tian Meng revealed that he had sacrificed himself to Lin Qian and explained his plan to Ice Empress: help Lin Qian become a god so they could continue living.
  • Tian Meng described Lin Qian’s power and rapid cultivation, and Ice Empress grew increasingly tempted by the proposal.

Ch. 34Second Martial Soul

Lin Qian persuaded the Ice Empress to become his Soul Spirit, then absorbed her four-hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring and customized Soul Bone. After reaching the peak of rank eighty-five, he and Tian Meng considered pursuing another target deeper in the Far North.

  • Lin Qian told the Ice Empress that she could either join them or join them, and Tian Meng persuaded her to accept the chance at eternal life.
  • The Ice Empress released her Spiritual Origin, and Lin Qian absorbed it before she agreed to sacrifice directly without sealing her Soul Power.
  • At Lin Qian’s request, the Ice Empress formed a torso Soul Bone and sacrificed herself, granting him a four-hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring and Ultimate Ice.
  • The Ice Empress’s Soul Ring granted Ice Empress’s Pincer and Ice Emperor’s Protection, while her Soul Bone granted Eternal Frozen Domain and Ice Emperor’s Wrath.
  • After the Ice Empress fell dormant, Lin Qian reached the peak of rank eighty-five, and he and Tian Meng looked deeper into the Far North and discussed taking down another target.

Ch. 35First meeting with the Snow Empress

Lin Qian, Tian Meng, and the Ice Empress traveled to the Far North Core Region to meet the Snow Empress and try to recruit her as a Soul Spirit. The Snow Empress appeared before them, leaving Lin Qian completely captivated.

  • Tian Meng told Lin Qian what he knew about the Snow Empress and explained that she would be difficult to approach before her next heavenly tribulation.
  • After waking, the Ice Empress agreed to help Lin Qian find the Snow Empress and explained that the Snow Empress was preparing for her seventh heavenly tribulation.
  • Lin Qian set out for the Far North Core Region with Tian Meng and the Ice Empress guiding him.
  • A snow sprite welcomed the group, saying the Snow Empress had been expecting them, and led them into her palace.
  • The Snow Empress appeared in the palace, and Lin Qian was immediately captivated by her.

Ch. 36Emperor Sword, Emperor's Palm, Emperor's Cold Heaven

Lin Qian sought the Snow Empress’s aid in obtaining a soul ring, and she agreed to test his strength in battle. Their exchange of powerful techniques ended with the Snow Empress preparing a strike fueled by her own origin and the Ice Empress’s.

  • The Ice Empress told the Snow Empress about Lin Qian’s abilities and divine inheritance, prompting the Snow Empress to consider his request.
  • The Snow Empress challenged Lin Qian and demanded the Ice Empress’s spiritual origin, alarming the Ice Empress.
  • Lin Qian opened the fight with Spiritual Chains, but the Snow Empress shattered them and unleashed Xue Wu Shining Sun.
  • Lin Qian countered the Snow Empress’s Great Cold Without Snow with Palm of the Tathagata, and their attacks canceled each other out.
  • The Snow Empress’s Emperor Sword: Ice Extreme Peerless clashed evenly with Lin Qian’s Hell Demon Flame Sword.
  • The Snow Empress drew on her own origin and the Ice Empress’s origin before announcing Pride of the Ice and Snow Emperors.

Ch. 38The Seven-Hundred-Thousand-Year Orange-Gold Soul Ring

Lin Qian defeated the Snow Empress’s combined attack with a self-created fire-and-wind skill, then caught her and confessed his feelings. The Snow Empress accepted his invitation and sacrificed herself, granting him four seven-hundred-thousand-year orange-gold Soul Rings.

  • The Snow Empress and the Ice Empress combined their power and unleashed a devastating ice tornado against Lin Qian.
  • Lin Qian drew on Ultimate Fire and created a countering storm with his self-created Hell Demon Flame Transformation Wu Whirlwind skill.
  • Lin Qian overcame the Snow Empress’s attack, caught her as she fell, and gently tended to her.
  • Lin Qian confessed that he liked the Snow Empress and invited her to go with him; she agreed.
  • The Snow Empress sacrificed herself and became four orange-gold Soul Rings that fused with Lin Qian.

Ch. 39The Far North Changed Hands, a Perfect Conclusion

Lin Qian gained Xiaobai as a Soul Spirit, and the Snow Empress handed rule of the Far North to A-Tai before leaving with Lin Qian. The group departed the ice plains unhindered.

  • The Snow Empress explained the Soul Skills and domain she had bestowed on Lin Qian.
  • Xiaobai chose to sacrifice himself, became Lin Qian’s Soul Spirit, and added a crimson Soul Ring to his second Martial Soul.
  • The Snow Empress gathered the Far North’s Soul Beasts and announced that A-Tai would become their new ruler.
  • The Snow Empress bid farewell to her subjects, and A-Tai accepted the responsibility of ruling the Far North.
  • Three days later, Lin Qian drove out of the Far North in the Snowmobile with the Snow Empress and the other Soul Spirits.

Ch. 40Under the Alias Li Si, a Minister's Nephew

Lin Qian arrived in Heaven Dou City under the alias Li Si, posing as a distant nephew of the Spirit Hall agent Li Yan. He chose to build a reputation before being introduced to Xue Ye, then set out for the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

  • Lin Qian learned that Qian Renxue had replaced Xue Qinghe and secured her appointment as Crown Prince, then received identity papers to enter Heaven Dou.
  • After touring the empire for seven days, Lin Qian reached Heaven Dou City disguised as a twelve-year-old ice-type Battle Soul Master with an Ice Jade Scorpion Martial Soul.
  • Lin Qian introduced himself as Li Si at Li Yan's residence, and Li Yan welcomed him in before the gate shut on the curious crowd.
  • Once inside, Lin Qian revealed his true appearance and discussed an introduction to Xue Ye with Li Yan, but decided to build his reputation first.
  • Lin Qian gave Li Yan further instructions and headed for the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

Ch. 41Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon

Lin Qian pursued his hundredth consecutive Soul Fighting victory by challenging a Soul Emperor, Yu Wenmu, whose Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon attacks barely affected him. The fight escalated when Lin Qian taunted Yu Wenmu into unleashing his strongest strike, and Lin Qian answered with his simulated fourth Soul Skill, Ice Explosion.

  • Lin Qian announced he would fight a higher-level Soul Master after no one at his level would challenge him, and the arena matched him with level-sixty-one Soul Emperor Yu Wenmu.
  • The host privately asked Yu Wenmu not to hurt Lin Qian because the arena wanted to avoid paying his hundred-win reward.
  • Yu Wenmu introduced his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, while Lin Qian presented himself as Li Si with an Ice Jade Scorpion Martial Soul.
  • Yu Wenmu's first four Soul Skills failed to move Lin Qian, who mocked the attacks as weak.
  • Yu Wenmu grew furious and prepared his strongest attack after Lin Qian urged him to stop tickling him.
  • Yu Wenmu unleashed Dragon Roar Shatters the Sky, and Lin Qian responded with his simulated fourth Soul Skill, Ice Explosion.

Ch. 42Liu Erlong

Lin Qian defeated Yu Wenmu with his fourth Soul Skill, secured his hundredth consecutive victory, and demanded compensation from the Soul Fighting Arena. At Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong confronted Yu Wenmu over his defeat and wondered who Lin Qian was.

  • Lin Qian froze Yu Wenmu and shattered the ice, knocking him unconscious and off the platform.
  • The announcer declared Lin Qian the winner and announced his hundredth consecutive victory and fifty-thousand-Gold-Soul-Coin prize; Lin Qian then forfeited his next match.
  • Lin Qian confronted the announcer about the arena's plan to hire Yu Wenmu and demanded one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins in compensation.
  • Yu Wenmu woke at Blue Tyrant Academy and found Dean Liu Erlong waiting beside his bed.
  • Liu Erlong scolded and slapped Yu Wenmu for taking a private job and losing to a Four-Ring Soul Ancestor, then wondered about Lin Qian's background.

Ch. 43Tang Yuehua

Unable to contact Qian Renxue or return to the Great Soul Arena, Lin Qian sought admission to the Moonlight Pavilion and clashed with its chief steward. Tang Yuehua intervened, accepted his recommendation, and agreed to make an exception for him.

  • After receiving 250,000 Gold Soul Coins, Lin Qian stopped competing at the Great Soul Arena, then learned Qian Renxue could not meet him yet.
  • Lin Qian went to the Moonlight Pavilion and asked to see its headmistress, but the attendant Aode refused him because he lacked a noble title.
  • When Aode threatened him, Lin Qian used Ice Explosion to freeze and injure the Soul Emperor before the other staff could be harmed.
  • Tang Yuehua arrived, heard Lin Qian explain that Li Yan had recommended him, and accepted his letter of recommendation.
  • Tang Yuehua apologized for Aode's conduct and agreed to admit Lin Qian as a special exception.

Ch. 44There was no such thing as a free lunch

Lin Qian persuaded Tang Yuehua that he could help repair her Martial Soul flaw, and she agreed to introduce him to the imperial family after he graduated from Moonlight Pavilion. A year later, with no reply from Qian Renxue, Lin Qian waited at the pavilion for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe to arrive.

  • Lin Qian asked Tang Yuehua why she had accepted him, and she praised his reputation as the Ice Jade Scorpion King.
  • Lin Qian revealed that he knew Tang Yuehua could not cultivate past level nine and claimed he knew of a way to repair her Martial Soul flaw and raise her Innate Soul Power.
  • Lin Qian cited his promise to help Ning Fengzhi and asked Tang Yuehua to introduce him to the imperial family after he graduated; she agreed.
  • A year passed as Lin Qian studied etiquette and music at Moonlight Pavilion, with no word from Qian Renxue despite Li Yan's inquiries.
  • After becoming Moonlight Pavilion's student representative, Lin Qian waited for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, whose visit Tang Yuehua had arranged.

Ch. 45Seeing Qian Renxue again

Lin Qian performed at Moonlight Pavilion’s graduation ceremony, impressing the guests and drawing Qian Renxue’s attention when she finally arrived. The chapter ended with their eyes meeting after a year apart.

  • Tang Yuehua opened Moonlight Pavilion’s graduation ceremony and welcomed the graduating students and guests.
  • Lin Qian played the harp as the ceremony’s outstanding student, earning admiration from the hall and praise from Tang Yuehua.
  • The nobles and students recognized Lin Qian, whose skill and popularity had grown during his year at Moonlight Pavilion.
  • Qian Renxue arrived late, having delayed meeting Lin Qian because of her resentment toward Bibi Dong and those connected to her.
  • Qian Renxue saw Lin Qian and was struck by how handsome he had become, then exchanged a charged glance with him.

Ch. 46Battle royale of beauties (part one)

Lin Qian performed at Moonlight Pavilion’s graduation ceremony, where Qian Renxue watched him and Tang Yuehua praised his music. Liu Erlong then tried to recruit him for Blue Tyrant Academy, provoking a clash with Tang Yuehua, and another arrival left Lin Qian fearing the dispute would worsen.

  • Qian Renxue entered as Lin Qian performed, and he sang wistful lyrics while playing the harp.
  • Lin Qian reflected on his year at Moonlight Pavilion and his rapid rise to Soul Power Level eighty-nine.
  • Tang Yuehua gave Lin Qian his graduation certificate and praised his performance.
  • Liu Erlong introduced herself and invited Lin Qian to join Blue Tyrant Academy.
  • Tang Yuehua objected to Liu Erlong recruiting her student, and Lin Qian tried to prevent the women from arguing.
  • Another person arrived as Liu Erlong was about to flare up, leaving Lin Qian alarmed.

Ch. 47Battle royale of beauties (Part two)

Lin Qian reunited with Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, and traded barbs with her while concealing their relationship from Tang Yuehua. After Qian Renxue left with Xue Ke, Tang Yuehua hinted that Xue Ke wanted Lin Qian ennobled so she could marry him, and Lin Qian suggested they speak upstairs.

  • Lin Qian agreed to join Liu Erlong's Blue Tyrant Academy, and she left in high spirits.
  • Lin Qian and Qian Renxue bickered and pretended they were strangers until Tang Yuehua calmed them and introduced Lin Qian to Xue Qinghe.
  • Qian Renxue invited Lin Qian to meet again, and Xue Ke asked to join them so she could study music with him.
  • Qian Renxue failed to shock Lin Qian with Angel Power and left with Xue Ke, who planned to ask Xue Ye to grant Lin Qian a noble title.
  • Tang Yuehua told Lin Qian that Xue Ke had asked what title a commoner needed to marry a princess, and Lin Qian suggested they talk upstairs.

Ch. 48Confessing to Tang Yuehua, Pinning Liu Erlong Against the Wall

Lin Qian confessed to Tang Yuehua and promised to bring something that could help her overcome her martial soul defect, then traveled to Blue Tyrant Academy and confessed to Liu Erlong. The chapter left Liu Erlong pinned against a wall, wavering as Lin Qian moved closer.

  • Lin Qian told Tang Yuehua that he liked her and asked her to be with him, promising to bring something to help raise her soul power.
  • Tang Yuehua struggled with whether to accept Lin Qian's offer after he left Moonlight Pavilion.
  • Lin Qian visited his home for a few days before going to Blue Tyrant Academy to see Liu Erlong.
  • Liu Erlong confronted Lin Qian after catching him looking at her, but he caught her hand and restrained it with his second martial soul.
  • Lin Qian pressed Liu Erlong against a wall, confessed that he liked her, and left her wavering as he moved closer.

Ch. 49Fighting Liu Erlong Again

Lin Qian provoked Liu Erlong into a fight at Blue Tyrant Academy, then agreed to battle her again after she demanded he prove his strength. The chapter ended as Liu Erlong launched her first attack in the Pseudomorphic Cultivation Grounds.

  • Lin Qian recalled how he and Liu Erlong had fought across the academy before she stopped and sent him to the dormitory.
  • Liu Erlong dragged Lin Qian from bed and challenged his claim that he liked her, then said he had to beat her before they could discuss a relationship.
  • Lin Qian agreed to fight Liu Erlong in a secluded training ground, where he revealed his Ice Jade Scorpion Martial Soul and four simulated Soul Rings.
  • Liu Erlong revealed her Red Fire Dragon Martial Soul and Level seventy-seven Soul Saint strength, warned Lin Qian about the gap between them, and attacked with her First Soul Skill, Tyrannosaurus Possession.

Ch. 50Martial Soul Avatar, the Ice Empress Descends

Lin Qian faced Liu Erlong in battle and endured her attacks until she activated her Martial Soul Avatar. The Ice Empress took control of his body, froze Liu Erlong, and broke her avatar before Lin Qian caught her as she fell.

  • Liu Erlong attacked Lin Qian with her first five Soul Skills, but his Ice Emperor's Protection blocked them all.
  • Lin Qian taunted Liu Erlong and urged her to use her Martial Soul Avatar, which she activated as a Red Fire Dragon.
  • Liu Erlong charged at Lin Qian to stop his Ice Explosion Soul Skill, but the Ice Empress took control of his body.
  • The Ice Empress unleashed Ice Explosion, froze Liu Erlong, and shattered her Martial Soul Avatar after Lin Qian asked her to go easy.
  • Lin Qian regained control and caught Liu Erlong in a bridal carry as she fell.

Ch. 51The Main Quest

Lin Qian left Liu Erlong without getting an answer and went to the Heaven Dou palace to meet Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. After confronting two hostile princes, he discussed the stalled infiltration plan with Qian Renxue and suggested eliminating them.

  • Lin Qian teased Liu Erlong about her past, asked her for a chance, and left when she said she needed time to think.
  • Lin Qian entered the imperial palace with his uncle and met Princess Xue Ke, Xue Luochuan, and Xue Haicang at the Eastern Palace.
  • After Xue Luochuan and Xue Haicang threatened him, Lin Qian slapped them both and teleported into the palace.
  • Lin Qian met Qian Renxue, who revealed her true appearance after he complained about speaking to someone disguised as neither a man nor a woman.
  • Qian Renxue explained that Xue Luochuan and Xue Haicang were capable and difficult to target, and Lin Qian proposed getting rid of them.

Ch. 52Stealing Qian Renxue's First Kiss

Lin Qian and Qian Renxue secretly targeted Xue Luochuan and Xue Haicang, and Lin Qian killed them and their guards while disguising the deaths as a Ferocious Beast attack. He then trapped Qian Renxue behind a spiritual barrier and stole her first kiss.

  • Qian Renxue explained why Xue Luochuan and Xue Haicang were influential, while Lin Qian teased her about letting them humiliate him.
  • Lin Qian and Qian Renxue arranged to strike five days later, and Lin Qian chose assassination over poisoning to keep Qian Renxue uninvolved.
  • At Soul Hunting Forest, Lin Qian trapped Xue Luochuan and Xue Haicang with Spiritual Lockdown and killed them and their guards.
  • Lin Qian staged the scene as a Ferocious Beast attack, then revealed Qian Renxue, who had followed him in secret.
  • Lin Qian blocked Qian Renxue from leaving with a spiritual barrier, approached her, and kissed her.
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