"What do you mean by those words, Great Enshrined?" Lin Mo asked, feigning ignorance.
Qian Daoliu made no attempt to conceal anything and went straight to the point. "Since you've already been to Sea God Island and Dugu Yan has received the legacy left by the Sea God, you must have some understanding of level 100 Soul Master."
"Achieving godhood at level 100 is not just empty talk; even Level 99 Titled Douluo is not the pinnacle of humanity."
"Although there are secrets left by the Sea God on Sea God Island, no matter how much the Sea God values the people on Sea God Island, they can never compare to us."
"Our Qian Family is descended from the bloodline personally passed down by the God of Angels, and what we possess are secrets personally passed down by the God of Angels."
At this point, Qian Daoliu's tone became exceptionally bold, filled with pride and arrogance.
In terms of lineage alone, no family in the entire Douluo Continent can compare with them or be more noble.
As the direct descendants of the God of Angels, they are born with the God Level Martial Soul Six-Winged Angel. The best among them can even reach the terrifying talent of the twentieth level of the innate realm, like Qian Renxue.
Although the Sea God Martial Soul inherited by Bo Saixi was also God Level Martial Soul, it was ultimately just an occasional blessing bestowed by the Sea God, a fleeting moment of glory.
Unlike their Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, the Sea God Martial Soul cannot be stably passed down through bloodlines.
Ultimately, the group of Sea Soul Master on Sea God Island were merely followers of the Sea God.
Even if the Sea God trusted them, the limits of his trust were ultimately limited.
But they are different; they are the true descendants of the Angel God, which puts them above everyone else.
Qian Daoliu's voice echoed throughout the Douluo Hall, resounding with conviction.
Lin Mo stood in the center of the hall, his expression remaining calm after hearing these words.
Qian Daoliu simply watched Lin Mo quietly, waiting for his response.
Qian Renxue stood half a step behind Qian Daoliu, her gaze lingering on Lin Mo for a moment before quickly shifting away, a hint of barely Frisk tension on her face.
Dugu Yan stood beside Lin Mo, holding the dusty gray Sea God Trident of Poseidon in her hand, her emerald green eyes scanning back and forth between Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue.
She felt something was off about the grandfather and grandson today, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.
After a moment of silence, Lin Mo raised his head and looked at Qian Daoliu.
His voice was calm and even. " Great Enshrined has said so much is simply to tell me that your Qian Family possesses secrets of immortality unknown to ordinary people."
"So what is the price? Great Enshrined..."
Lin Mo paused, looking directly into Qian Daoliu's deep eyes. "There's no such thing as a free lunch. I doubt the Great Enshrined would tell me this information for no reason."
He didn't believe that Qian Daoliu would so easily reveal information that was extremely valuable to their Angel Empire lineage.
If this information, which concerns becoming a god, were released, it would likely cause countless Titled Douluo to vie for it.
For him, since he had the opportunity to encounter it, he naturally wouldn't miss the chance to get his hands on it.
His goal was to achieve immortality, and on Douluo Star, the prerequisite for immortality is basically the same as becoming a god.
Only gods can possess eternal Life.
Qian Daoliu looked into Lin Mo's calm eyes and nodded inwardly.
This child was more composed than he had imagined.
Anyone else would have been unable to contain themselves upon hearing the words "become a god," but Lin Mo remained calm, having already considered the implications before even speaking.
Qian Daoliu didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "A promise."
"A promise?" Lin Mo frowned slightly and repeated.
He originally thought that Qian Daoliu would ask for some rare and precious materials, or valuable Soul Ring or Soul Bone.
Although these items are rare, they are not difficult for Lin Mo to obtain in his current state.
Even a complete set of Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone is not difficult for Lin Mo.
But a promise—that's too vague and unrealistic.
Lin Mo subconsciously glanced at Qian Daoliu, who was standing behind Qian Renxue with a shy expression, and suddenly seemed to have something on his mind.
For other people, they might need some precious items like Soul Bone.
But for Qian Renxue, there is absolutely no need for additional Soul Bone.
For her, who inherited the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, the family's Angel God Armor was the best and most suitable Soul Bone Soul Bone.
Qian Daoliu level had already reached the Level 99 of the True Realm, so external things had no effect on him.
As for precious natural treasures, Qian Renxue has probably never lacked them.
Qian Renxue Frisk Lin Mo's gaze, lowered her head slightly, and unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes with her fingers.
Her face flushed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure, raised her eyes, stole a glance at Lin Mo, and then quickly looked away.
Dugu Yan noticed these subtle actions, and her brows furrowed.
What on earth is this woman up to?
Lin Mo withdrew his gaze and remained silent for a moment.
He was weighing his options.
The conditions offered by Qian Daoliu were not harsh; in fact, they could be described as quite lenient. It was a promise with no restrictions on content or timeframe.
But... it is precisely this leniency that makes Lin Mo even more wary.
Even so, Lin Mo still couldn't refuse.
The secrets to becoming a god were too alluring to him.
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Mo finally nodded slowly in agreement. "Alright, Great Enshrined, I agree to these conditions."
"However, let me state upfront that I can only promise what is within my capabilities. As for things beyond my ability or my bottom line, I cannot help you with those."
Qian Daoliu waved his hand. "You can rest assured about that."
After Lin Mo made the promise, Qian Daoliu immediately breathed a sigh of relief, looking as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders, and his eyes also held a hint of liberation.
Qian Daoliu's appearance left everyone present somewhat bewildered.
On the contrary, Lin Mo and his two companions, who had just returned from Sea God Island, had a strong sense of déjà vu.
Why does Qian Daoliu High Priest Bo Saixi Poseidon on Sea God Island, who looked like she was entrusting her son to someone on her deathbed?
But... is there really anyone in this world who can threaten them?
Judging from their lifespan as peak Level 99 Peak Douluo, even though they are already over a hundred years old, they should still have at least several hundred years of lifespan ahead of them.
How did things come to this?
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance, both of them looking at each other with the same question in their eyes.
Unlike Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, Lin Mo knew exactly what was going on.
The reason Qian Daoliu made this statement, even at the cost of exchanging the secrets left behind by the God of Angels, was probably because he was considering Qian Renxue.
After all, for Qian Daoliu, the day his granddaughter Qian Renxue becomes a god will be the day he dies.
The Ninth Trial of the Angel Nine Trials requires him to Sacrifice himself to begin.
Although he was happy to do so, Qian Renxue probably wouldn't easily accept the fact that her becoming a god required sacrificing her grandfather's life.
Furthermore, the current situation is somewhat beyond his control. Qian Renxue will inevitably become a god in the future, and correspondingly, Dugu Yan will also become a god.
Anyone with discerning eyes can see that Lin Mo's ambitions extend far beyond this; his future achievements will certainly not stop at the Titled Douluo.
This move is likely just paving the way for his granddaughter's future.
As for the possibility of conflict with Qian Renxue in the future, Lin Mo had never considered that.
Qian Renxue had helped him a great deal, and for all these reasons, Lin Mo naturally had a good impression of Qian Renxue.
Under normal circumstances, the two sides would never resort to arms.
Unbeknownst to Lin Mo, Qian Daoliu Qian Renxue, who was using Qian Daoliu's tall figure as cover, wore a calculating expression on her face.
The plan is in place; the first step has been successfully completed.
The next step is to use the information from the Angel Empire' Secrets to persuade Lin Mo to stay temporarily so that she can smoothly advance the next step of her plan.
Thinking of this, a blush crept onto Qian Renxue's face, and her facial temperature rose rapidly.
She lowered her head, her long golden hair falling down and obscuring half of her face, preventing anyone from seeing her expression.
Standing behind Lin Mo, Dugu Yan, whose gaze had never left Qian Renxue, was now staring at her with suspicion.
Why is this woman staring at A-Mo and grinning like an idiot?
Dugu Yan narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze lingering on Qian Renxue's face for a moment before shifting to Lin Mo.
She felt something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.
Ye Lingling Frisk her unusual behavior, reached out and gently tugged at her sleeve, then shook her head.
Dugu Yan withdrew her gaze, but doubts still lingered in her heart.
The atmosphere Douluo Hall became wonderful.
Qian Daoliu lightly, breaking the silence.
Soon, under Lin Mo's expectant gaze, Qian Daoliu spoke up, "In that case, you can stay with this old man in the Douluo Hall for a while."
"Not all of the information left by our ancestors is documented in physical form; much of it is passed down orally."
Upon hearing this, Lin Mo nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.
Such precious secrets involving deities would only appear fake if they were casually printed on paper.
Only through oral transmission among successive enshrined figures of the Qian Daoliu rank could it be guaranteed that the secret would not be leaked.
Lin Mo replied with Qian Daoliu smile, "Alright, in that case, you all should head back now."
"After this transaction is completed, Lin Mo will leave the Douluo Hall and return to Heaven Dou City to reunite with you."
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, staring intently at Qian Daoliu, and asked, "Can't we stay here?"
"I'm sorry, but it's not possible." Qian Daoliu his head and quickly explained, "This deal is limited to Lin Mo's participation."
"These secrets are known only to Lin Mo himself and cannot be shared with anyone else, not even you."
"If even this cannot be achieved, then there is no need to continue this transaction."
I don't want this information left by my ancestors to end up being known to everyone.
Qian Daoliu's attitude was very firm.
Lin Mo, standing to the side, wore an expression that suggested he had expected this.
He turned to look at everyone, his tone calm. "In that case, Grandpa, you should all go back first. After I get what I want from the Great Enshrined, I'll go back and meet up with you."
Ye Linyuan nodded and cautioned, "Better safe than sorry."
His gaze lingered on Lin Mo for a moment, his eyes filled with concern. As Lin Mo's teacher, he knew Lin Mo's personality better than anyone else.
Once this child makes up his mind, not even ten oxen could pull him back.
Dugu Bo also spoke up, "Send a message immediately if anything happens."
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance. Although the two women were somewhat reluctant, neither of them spoke up to stop them.
They knew Lin Mo very well, and naturally understood how Captivate the information Qian Daoliu had presented was to Lin Mo.
However, they had even more faith in Lin Mo's own abilities.
With Lin Mo's current strength, even if the two sides turn against each other, Qian Daoliu has no ability to capture Lin Mo.
After all, compared to direct combat, Lin Mo's ability to survive far surpasses his raw strength.
Charizard's flight speed goes without saying; when it unleashes its full power, there are very few creatures in the world that can catch up with it.
Lin Mo and the Charizard used their Nirvana Soul Skill more than ten times in total, and each time they were on the verge of death, they were able to revive at full strength.
Lin Mo also acquired two life-saving Soul Skill from the Golden Hawksbill Turtle: Invincible Shield and Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell its Shell. The former provides absolute defense, while the latter provides purification and displacement.
Not to mention the Indestructible Body gained after fusing with the Gold of Life; as long as the brain is not destroyed, the body can be repaired instantly.
With all these combined abilities, people couldn't help but wonder: perhaps someone in this world could defeat Lin Mo, but could anyone truly kill Lin Mo?
The answer is probably no.
Dugu Yan stepped forward, reached out to straighten Lin Mo's collar, and said softly, "Come back soon."
Her movements were natural, like a wife seeing her husband off. Though her green eyes were full of reluctance, she didn't say anything to ask him to stay.
Ye Lingling stepped forward, her purple eyes filled with tenderness, and said, "Be careful."
Lin Mo smiled at them and nodded in agreement.
Dugu Bo and Ye Linyuan exchanged a glance, then turned and walked out of the Douluo Hall.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling glanced at Lin Mo again before following him.
The four figures gradually walked away and soon disappeared outside the gates of the Douluo Hall.
The Douluo Hall fell silent again, leaving only Lin Mo, Qian Daoliu, and Qian Renxue.
Qian Daoliu looked at Lin Mo and said calmly, "Come with me. I'll go organize some documents first, and then Xiao Xue will show you around the hall."
"Some things are quite old and I need to sort them out. Please wait a moment."
Lin Mo nodded. "Please proceed, Great Enshrined."
Qian Daoliu turned and left, leaving Lin Mo and Qian Renxue alone.
Only Lin Mo and Qian Renxue remained in the Douluo Hall.
Qian Renxue stood in front of Lin Mo, her hands clasped together in front of her, her fingers unconsciously twisting together.
She was wearing a white dress today, which stood out in the dim light, making her skin appear even whiter.
Lin Mo looked at her and smiled, " Sister Xue, I'll trouble you to lead the way from now on."
Qian Renxue raised her head, her golden eyes falling on Lin Mo's face, a barely Frisk excitement flashing in her eyes.
"Come with me." She turned and walked deeper into the Douluo Hall.
Lin Mo followed behind her, his pace neither hurried nor slow.
Qian Renxue was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke, "You Harvest from your trip to Sea God Island."
Lin Mo nodded. "I was lucky. I encountered a few minor but significant opportunities on Sea God Island, which led to a rapid improvement in my cultivation."
"But I'm nowhere near as fortunate as you, Sister Xue. You're already God's Favored like Sister Yanyan..."
Qian Renxue didn't turn around and continued, "Back when my grandfather went to Sea God Island, he said he fought against High Priest Bo Saixi of the Sea God."
Lin Mo continued listlessly, "What was the result?"
Qian Renxue shook her head. "I don't know. Grandpa didn't say exactly who won or lost, but I guess they probably had some wins and losses..."
Lin Mo nodded and didn't say anything more.
Qian Renxue stopped and turned to look at Lin Mo, suddenly saying, "You agreed to Grandpa's conditions so easily. Aren't you afraid he'll make some unreasonable demands?"
Lin Mo shrugged. " The Great Enshrined isn't that kind of person."
"And..." He paused, his tone becoming more serious, " Sister Xue, you've helped me so many times, so it's only right that I do you a favor."
Qian Renxue paused for a moment, then lowered her head, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"You do remember well." Qian Renxue's voice sounded slightly guilty for the first time.
Lin Mo smiled and said, "Of course, I understand the principle of repaying a small kindness with a great one."
"If one day I need you to do something for me, will you agree?" Qian Renxue raised her head, her golden eyes looking straight at him.
Lin Mo didn't hesitate. "As long as it's within my capabilities and doesn't violate my bottom line, I will."
Qian Renxue nodded and said nothing more.
Lin Mo followed behind her, pondering to himself.
He always felt that Qian Renxue's gaze towards him was particularly strange, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.
Not long after, in the Pope Hall of Spirit City.
Bibi Dong sat on her high throne, holding a piece of intelligence that had just been delivered by the Templars, her brows furrowed.
She put down the intelligence report, raised her hand to rub her temples, and a hint of fatigue flashed across her face.
Below, a Holy Emperor warrior knelt on one knee, head bowed, awaiting orders.
"Go down." Bibi Dong waved her hand.
The Holy Emperor's warriors bowed and withdrew from the hall.
Only Bibi Dong remained in the main hall.
Bibi Dong leaned back on her throne, closed her eyes, and her mind was filled with turbulent thoughts.
She had already received news of Lin Mo and his group's return from Sea God Island.
Ye Lingling broke through to the Titled Douluo, Lin Mo is suspected of possessing combat power Transcendence that of ordinary Titled Douluo, and Dugu Yan wields an ancient halberd that is almost certainly the Sea God Trident...
Each of these messages presented her with a rather perplexing situation.
For Bibi Dong now, Lin Mo and his group returning from Sea God Island will undoubtedly become a major obstacle, or even the biggest hindrance, to her future revenge.
There is only one Titled Douluo among them so far, but it will probably not be long before all of them become Titled Douluo.
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong couldn't help but curse Qian Daoliu after another.
Luring Lin Mo and his group to Sea God Island was a good move initially, but Lin Mo, after their strength increased dramatically and they returned from Sea God Island, that move became an even bigger disaster.
What made her even more uneasy was that that old bastard Qian Daoliu had actually taken the initiative to ask Lin Mo to stay.
What is he going to do?
Bibi Dong opened her eyes, a cold glint flashing in her purple pupils.
That old man never does anything meaningless; if he speaks up, he must have his purpose.
Bibi Dong stood up, walked to the window, and opened it.
The night breeze blew in, stirring her robes and her long purple hair.
She gazed at the distant Douluo Hall, her eyes deep and unfathomable.
The Douluo Hall was unusually quiet in the night, with only a few windows still lit.
Bibi Dong stared at those windows for a long time, and suddenly an ominous premonition welled up in her heart.
This unease came and went quickly, Bibi Dong soon put it out of her mind, dismissing it as just her imagination.
The last time she had this feeling was a long time ago, when she was Qian Xunji room by Chihiro.
But things are different now.
With her current strength, no one in this world can do that to her anymore, not even if Qian Xunji were to be resurrected!
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, suppressed her surging emotions, and returned to her throne to sit down again.
Just then, footsteps sounded outside the hall.
Bibi Dong opened her eyes and sat up straight.
She straightened her robes, and her face regained its usual calm.
A slender figure walked in from outside the hall; it was Hu Liena.
She was dressed in a black outfit today, with her long hair tied in a high ponytail, exuding a capable and efficient aura.
The tight-fitting clothes clung to her body, outlining her slender waist and long legs.
Reaching the center of the hall, Hu Liena stopped and bowed respectfully. "Teacher."
Bibi Dong nodded. "Get up."
Hu Liena straightened up, looked at Bibi Dong, hesitated for a moment, and then asked, "Teacher, do you still have no news of Blood Asura?"
Bibi Dong frowned slightly. "Why are you asking about this again?"
Hu Liena lowered her head and bit her lip. "I just... I'm a little grateful. He saved me more than once back in the Slaughter City... I want to find him and thank him in person."
Bibi Dong looked at her most beloved disciple and remained silent for a moment.
As someone who had been through it all, she knew all too well what Hu Liena's feelings were for " Blood Asura ".
"No." Bibi Dong shook her head. "That person vanished as if into thin air, leaving no trace on the continent."
A hint of disappointment flashed in Hu Liena's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She raised her head, looked at Bibi Dong, and said with a determined expression, "Teacher, I will continue to work hard."
"One day, I will catch up with Lin Mo, and I will catch up with Ye Lingling! I won't let you down, teacher."
Bibi Dong looked at her, a look of relief flashing in her eyes.
"It's good that you have the intention." She paused, her tone softening. " Na'er, you don't need to underestimate yourself. Your future achievements will be no less than any of theirs."
"You are destined to be the next empress of the Spirit Hall Empire after me."
Hu Liena nodded slightly but did not reply.
She was well aware of the gap between herself and people like Lin Mo, but she would not give up.
"Teacher, I'll take my leave now."
Bibi Dong nodded. "Go."
Hu Liena bowed and turned to leave the Pope Hall.