In the months that followed, the Heaven Dou Empire —no, the Angel Empire— underwent a tremendous change.
For those in the upper class, this change was no different from a complete upheaval.
Qian Renxue did not exterminate Prince Xue Xing, a remnant of the previous dynasty.
Just as agreed, apart from not being able to exercise their power, they can still live a comfortable life as wealthy idlers.
Of course, the price of living such a peaceful life is learning to be content.
As for the others, whether they were ministers in the court or leaders of the army, all the former party members were replaced by Qian Renxue's own people.
But for the common people at the bottom, it remains the same.
For them, apart from the empire's name changing from the Heaven Dou Empire to the Angel Empire, nothing else changed.
Even better.
For ordinary people, the significant tax reductions and exemptions have drastically reduced their financial burden.
For lower-level Soul Masters, there are now subsidies available even at the Soul Warrior stage, and subsidies for Soul Master, Great Soul Master, and Soul Venerable stages have also increased.
The increase in benefits brought them great joy.
Now even Soul Scholar Masters receive subsidies, which benefits ordinary children who have just awakened their Martial Soul and possess Soul Power.
They can smoothly enter the junior Soul Master Academy to study without having to worry about tuition fees.
The empire even released a batch of general Calm Mind methods applicable to different types of Martial Soul, although they could not be called top-tier.
However, compared to the inferior Calm Mind methods they possessed, this was extremely effective.
In Nuoding City, a child who had recently awakened his Martial Soul held the subsidy he had just received, his eyes red with tears.
His parents stood by, their faces filled with disbelief.
"Is... is this real?" the father asked in a trembling voice, his hands shaking.
"It's true." The child nodded vigorously, his voice trembling with tears. "It was from the Empire. They said it was a subsidy for Soul Scholar, so I could go to the academy."
The mother covered her mouth, tears streaming down her face.
She knelt down, hugged the child tightly, and burst into tears.
The father stood to the side, wiped his eyes, and took a deep breath. "Good, good, good."
Not all villages are as fortunate as Holy Soul Village, which has a work-study student spot exclusively for itself at the Nuoding Academy.
The neighbors all gathered around, chattering amongst themselves.
"The empire has truly undergone a major upheaval."
"Yes, we never dared to dream of such a thing before. Now even Soul Scholar can get subsidies. We wouldn't even dare to dream of such a thing."
"Her Majesty the Empress is a good emperor."
"Indeed, our lives have been much better since Her Majesty the Queen ascended the throne."
The Angel Empire has significantly increased its support for Soul Master, providing Soul Master with comprehensive training.
This was a level of treatment they never dared to dream of before.
However, precisely because of the promotion of these policies, the proportion of Soul Master within the Angel Empire choosing to join the Empire has risen sharply compared to before.
For Qian Renxue, if giving away these material possessions could help her win over the hearts of the people, then it wouldn't have been a waste of time.
Of course, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also provided assistance in this process, and they were naturally willing to do so.
After much deliberation, Ning Fengzhi finally decided to consume the Aromatic Silk Beauty himself.
The reason is simple: for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, only by having him use it can the benefits be maximized.
Although Ning Rongrong's talent surpasses his, her current cultivation level is only at the Six Rings, and she is also a woman.
Her cultivation level was only at the Six Rings. Even if she consumed the Aromatic Silk Beauty and transformed Seven Treasure treasures into nine treasures, she would not be able to bring any substantial improvement to the sect in a short period of time.
Ning Fengzhi, however, was different. His cultivation had already reached the bottleneck of level 79, and after consuming the Aromatic Silk Beauty, he directly reached the bottleneck of level 80.
After obtaining his Eighth Soul Ring, his cultivation level soared even higher. Before long, this Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master would possess the cultivation level of Titled Douluo.
Furthermore, Ning Fengzhi has an advantage that Ning Rongrong cannot match: as a man, he can create a large number of Little Nine Treasures in a short period of time.
This is something Ning Rongrong absolutely cannot match.
Ning Fengzhi stood in the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's new headquarters, his face full of emotion.
Chen Xin stood beside him, looking at him, barely managing a smile, "Congratulations, Sect Master."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head and gave a wry smile, "What's there to congratulate? It was just a lucky coincidence, a gift from someone else, that allowed me to achieve this breakthrough."
Ning Fengzhi paused here, gazing out the window into the distance.
Outside the window, the sun is shining brightly.
He couldn't help but recall the first time he heard about the defects of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda many years ago when he was still a boy.
At the time, he believed that this flaw could never be remedied.
Unexpectedly, he personally accomplished this in his lifetime.
" The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda," Ning Fengzhi murmured softly, "Father, did you see it? I did it."
In addition to distributing generous benefits, Qian Renxue also summoned a team from the Angel Legion, which consisted of three Soul Douluo leading twenty Soul Saint.
Their task was simple: patrol the territory of the Angel Empire and, incidentally, eliminate evil.
To prevent a recurrence of incidents like Ma Hongjun's.
On this basis, in conjunction with further promotion of Lin Mo's reputation, we will make Lin Mo, the One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor, even more famous in the Angel Empire.
This was undoubtedly aided by the two groups of women Lin Mo rescued; the former were rescued from Wolf Bandits, and the latter from Ma Hongjun.
The women rescued by Lin Mo spontaneously organized themselves and traveled to various places to tell Lin Mo's story.
They recounted that experience again and again to those who were willing to listen.
" Prince Lin descended from the sky and killed that demon with a single palm strike."
"He saved us all and sent people to get us to safety."
These stories spread far and wide, and Lin Mo's name became increasingly well-known throughout the Angel Empire.
In the teahouse, the storyteller struck his gavel and cleared his throat.
"Everyone, today we won't tell those old, tired stories. Let's talk about our Angel Empire's One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor, Prince Lin."
"Back in the day, when Prince Lin was just a teenager, he was already Soul Emperor..."
The audience was so engrossed in their listening that they didn't even notice their tea had gone cold.
The storyteller, his throat parched from talking, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued telling his tale.
From Lin Mo sweeping the field in the Soul Master Tournament, to his hunting of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest, and then to his challenge against Titled Douluo.
The audience was thrilled.
Three more months passed slowly like this.
Within the Angel Empire, after an initial period of slight turmoil, stability was restored.
However, during this period, some rumors began to circulate in the streets and alleys.
Lin Mo, the queen chosen by Empress Qian Renxue of the Angel Empire, is a woman of One-Character Prince Equal to the Emperor stature.
Opinions on this matter vary widely.
Inside the teahouse, several men sat together, discussing in hushed tones.
"Have you heard? Prince Lin is going to become Empress."
"Really? Prince Lin is a man, how can he become Empress?"
"So what? Her Majesty the Empress is a woman, and Prince Lin is a man. Isn't it normal for a man to be the Empress?"
"That's true, that's true..."
In another corner, a few women huddled together, whispering amongst themselves.
"I always said that Lord Prince Lin and Her Majesty the Empress are a perfect match."
"Yes, yes, one is a prodigy, the other a peerless beauty, they are simply a match made in heaven."
"If Prince Lin really becomes Empress, then he will be the husband of Her Majesty the Empress of our Angel Empire."
As they talked, their faces turned red, whether from shyness or excitement, it was hard to tell.
Everyone was talking about it, from the streets and alleys to the fields.
Some people swore they had seen the Prince Lin and the Empress together, while others said it was nonsense.
But whether you believe it or not, this topic has become a favorite subject of conversation.
This rumor spread like wildfire, and in no time it had reached the entire Angel Empire.
However, everyone only discussed this in private and did not make it public.
They wanted to verify the information but had no way to do so, since Lin Mo, the protagonist of the incident, had not appeared in public for a long time.
Even the women who were saved by Lin Mo went to the Dugu Manor to express their gratitude, but they couldn't see Lin Mo. The reply was that Lin Mo was in seclusion cultivating.
The gates of the Dugu Manor were tightly shut, and the area in front of them Lengleng.
Spirit City, Douluo Hall.
With a snap, a solid wood table was covered in cracks.
Bibi Dong slammed her hand on the solid wood table in front of her, glaring angrily at Qian Daoliu not far away, her purple eyes filled with questioning.
What happened to Xiao Xue?
"And what's the deal with that Empress Lin Mo?"
What exactly is their relationship?
"How did those rumors spread on the streets and alleys?"
Bibi Dong poured out all her questions like beans, her voice filled with barely suppressed anger.
Faced with Bibi Dong's questioning, Qian Daoliu remained indifferent, seemingly unwilling to even lift his eyelids.
His aged face was expressionless, as if Bibi Dong's Rage had nothing to do with him.
Before Bibi Dong could ask again, Qian Daoliu slowly said, "What does this have to do with you?"
Bibi Dong took a deep breath, her chest heaving violently, her body trembling slightly beneath her purple robe.
"I am Xiao Xue's mother!"
She slapped the table again, and the solid wood table, unable to bear the weight, shattered completely, splintering into pieces that littered the floor.
Her voice was full of Rage, and also carried a hint of grievance that she herself was Frisk of.
Qian Daoliu finally raised his eyelids, glanced at her, and a mocking glint flashed in his old eyes. "Do you really consider Xiao Xue your daughter?"
"If that's the case, why haven't you looked at her or acknowledged her all these years?"
Do you think Xue still considers you her mother?
Before Bibi Dong could continue her rage, Qian Daoliu had already adopted a posture of closing the door and seeing her out.
Bibi Dong stood still, the rise and fall of her chest gradually subsiding.
Her hands were clenched into fists, her knuckles white, and her nails digging deeply into her palms.
It took her a long time before she let go.
Seeing this, Bibi Dong took a deep breath, suppressed her anger, and left.
Just before leaving, Qian Daoliu's voice rang out again. "Remember our agreement. You only need to manage your Spirit Hall and not interfere in other matters."
" Xiao Xue and I are the same; you don't need to worry about things here!"
Upon hearing Qian Daoliu's words, Bibi Dong suddenly unleashed an extremely powerful purple Soul Power, which roared and condensed into a huge phantom of a demonic spider behind her.
The phantom spider was entirely purplish-black, with eight eyes gleaming with a chilling light, and eight long legs dancing in the air, exuding a terrifying aura.
Sensing the aura emanating from Bibi Dong, Qian Daoliu shook his head helplessly.
Bibi Dong Bibi Dong truly lives up to her reputation as Qian Renxue's mother; the distance she made in the Rakshasa God Trial was no less than that of Qian Renxue.
It probably won't be long before even he is no match for Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong stood at the entrance of the Douluo Hall, her back to Qian Daoliu, her long purple hair fluttering in the wind.
She took a deep breath, Sheer Force suppressing her surging emotions. The phantom of the demonic spider slowly dissipated, and her purple Soul Power gradually receded.
He walked away, never looking back.
After leaving the Douluo Hall, Bibi Dong took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
After the initial Rage subsided, she had figured out many things.
Sometimes, the fact that those in power can tolerate the existence of such rumors is enough to say a lot.
Not to mention that the fact that this rumor could spread to almost the entire continent in such a short time indicates that there were officials behind it fueling the flames.
at the same time.
Within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
Lin Mo, who had been in seclusion for half a year, finally completed his seclusion and broke through the water's surface almost simultaneously with the Charizard, hovering in the air.
Moisture filled the air, and the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was shrouded in a white mist.
The red and blue spring water appears and disappears in the mist, exuding contrasting yet complementary aromas.
Under the cover of water vapor, a human and a dragon hovered in the air, seemingly in harmony, possessing a touch of the spirit of Tai Chi.
Lin Mo's figure slowly rotated in the air, with the Charizard hovering around him. The auras of the man and the dragon intertwined, forming a perfect cycle.
Blazing white flames and blood-red light swirled in the water vapor, dyeing the surrounding mist red and white.
During this process, two streams of light suddenly split off from the depths of the Ice and Fire Springs, and upon closer inspection, one could see the shapes of the left and right arm bones, respectively.
Ice on the left, fire on the right.
Two streaks of light shot out from the spring at great speed, leaving long trails of flame in the air.
One streak was icy blue, the other Red.
Upon seeing these two appear, a flash of excitement suddenly appeared in Lin Mo's eyes.
The Ice Dragon King Left Arm Bone, the Fire Dragon King Right Arm Bone.
This was his greatest Harvest from the trip, and the true legacy left behind by the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
The two Soul Bone slowly rotated in the air, emitting a unique light.
The Ice Dragon King Left Arm Bone was entirely ice-blue, its surface covered with fine, ice-crystal-like patterns, radiating a chilling aura.
The Fire Dragon King's right arm bone was entirely Red, with flame patterns flowing across its surface. Its aura was the complete opposite of the Ice Dragon King Left Arm Bone, filled with scorching heat.
Unlike the Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm Soul Bone Lin Mo had absorbed, both the Ice Dragon King Left Arm Bone and the right Soul Bone Fire Dragon King Right Arm Bone were extremely complete.
These are complete arm bones, including the metacarpals!
Soon, to Lin Mo's excitement, the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings's left and right arm bones slowly adhered to his left and right arms.
The moment the Ice Dragon King Left Arm Bone touched his skin, a bone-chilling cold spread from his arm, traveling upwards along his meridians.
The Fire Dragon King Right Arm Bone emitted a scorching heat that flowed through his body, creating a stark contrast with the chill in his left arm.
Ice and fire, cold and hot, two completely opposite forces converged within Lin Mo's body, but instead of conflicting, they formed a perfect balance.
What made Lin Mo even more amused and exasperated was the right arm soul bone that had been fused with his original right arm and Soul Bone, a piece of Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm Soul Bone.
At this moment, it had no ability to resist the Fire Dragon King Right Arm Bone and was directly devoured and replaced by it.
He originally thought that if he wanted to fuse with the Fire Dragon King Right Arm Bone, he would need to undergo a Limb Regeneration, but he never expected that the Dragon King's Soul Bone would be so domineering.
The Explosive Burning Flame Right Arm Soul Bone, didn't even have a chance to resist before being directly devoured by the Fire Dragon King Right Arm Bone, transforming into pure energy that merged into the new Soul Bone.
Lin Mo, who was recognized by the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, absorbed the two Soul Bone extremely quickly, and soon finished absorbing them successfully.
Ice-blue and Red light flickered alternately on his arm before gradually fading and merging into his body.
Lin Mo closed his eyes, feeling the power contained within his arms.
Two forces flowed within him, neither interfering with the other, yet resonating with each other.
As Lin Mo slowly stood up, he assessed his current state, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes.
As a result of this tremendous Harvest, even though he has not yet condensed his Third Soul Core, thanks to his years of hard work and the assistance of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings Soul Bone and the Fire Dragon King Soul Ring, his cultivation level has been directly pushed to the Level 98 Super Douluo realm.
Now he can be addressed as "Your Majesty" and is known as the Body Douluo.
Moreover, he is now only one step away from reaching the limit of humanity, the Level 99 Limit Douluo.
Lin Mo took a deep breath, feeling the surging Soul Power within his body, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on his face.
His Martial Soul, his Soul Ring, his Soul Bone, his cultivation level—all of these things tell him one fact.
He has taken another step closer to immortality.
Thinking of this, Lin Mo subconsciously lowered his eyes to look at the Charizard beside him.
After letting out an excited roar, the Charizard once again revealed the Soul Ring beneath its feet.
After breaking through to the ninth ring, it gained the ability to freely control the manifestation of its Soul Ring.
The Soul Ring under the feet of the Charizard changed from three black and five red to eight red and one gold after its cultivation level broke through to the Titled Douluo.
Moreover, all eight Red Soul Ring were golden.
The last golden Soul Ring exuded a chilling aura.
Lin Mo rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things.
After a brief conversation with the Charizard, Lin Mo understood the reason for the Soul Ring's transformation once again.
In short, Charizard has now successfully inherited the legacy of the Fire Dragon King. Once its cultivation reaches level 100, it will become the true Fire Dragon King.
Moreover, they will surely surpass their predecessors.
During this process, Charizard's Entei Talent merged with the final flame, Imperial Flame.
This flame is to the Charizard what Godhood position and a divine artifact are to Soul Master like Lin Mo.
Imperial Flame is both the Godhood and the divine artifact of the Charizard, combined into one.