She Long looked troubled. "Young Master, the Great Enshrined's orders... and Xuan Ming harbors deep resentment towards you. Even if we find him, he might not listen to your explanation."
Qian Renxue stood up, her aura suddenly changing. "Uncle She, you've followed me for many years, you should know how important Xuan Ming is to me, and you also know that Xue Qinghe's plan cannot be without him."
She Long sighed, "Young Master, once the Great Enshrined made a decision, no one can change it. You should think about how to handle the aftermath."
After saying that, She Long also left.
"Uncle She?"
Elder She?
" She Long!"
Qian Renxue called out several times, but no one answered. She was all alone in the large study. The air around her seemed to freeze, making it hard for her to breathe.
"Is it really necessary to do this, Great Enshrined?"
Snake Lance Douluo and Qian Daoliu did not leave, but concealed their presence and hid in the shadows of the Crown Prince's residence.
"Given their current situation, this is the only way," Qian Daoliu said calmly.
"What if Young Master... can't let go?" Snake Lance Douluo asked worriedly.
"You really intend to kill that kid?"
The only one who can stop Qian Daoliu now is Bibi Dong!
But asking Qian Renxue to ask Bibi Dong for help is simply unrealistic!
"Who do you think has stronger talent, that kid or Xiao Xue?" Qian Daoliu asked.
"In terms of talent, Young Master is naturally superior," said Snake Lance Douluo.
Qian Renxue's talent is comparable only to that of Bibi Dong back then. Although her cultivation speed is not Bibi Dong's, a large part of the reason is that her undercover plan has been delayed over the years. Otherwise, Qian Renxue would definitely have broken through to the Soul Saint by now.
"So, who do you think will be stronger between the two of them in the future?" Qian Daoliu asked.
"To be honest, I didn't come here to hear your compliments."
Snake Lance Douluo hesitated for a moment, then said, " Xuan Ming!"
Qian Renxue's talent for cultivation is indeed superior to Xuan Ming's, but that's all it is—talent!
Aside from talent, Qian Renxue is far inferior to Xuan Ming!
Once Xuan Ming reaches the same level as Qian Renxue, he is certain that Qian Renxue will never be a match for Xuan Ming!
"In that case, do you think I can let him continue to live?" Qian Daoliu said.
"If he and Xiao Xue could get together, that would be fine, but given their current situation, they'll most likely become enemies in the future."
"But the young master..." Snake Lance Douluo hesitated, unable to finish his sentence.
"Feelings are ultimately just a momentary impulse," Qian Daoliu said calmly.
"She can have feelings, but she can't let this thing hold her back."
Chapter 168 Taking His Own End
Heaven Dou Royal Academy
At midnight, Xuan Ming had just seen Hu Liena off and was preparing to return to his dormitory to rest when the Snake Lance Douluo suddenly appeared again.
"Is there something you need?" Xuan Ming asked.
"There's something I need you to do in Sunset Forest," said Snake Lance Douluo.
"Why? Can't the Crown Prince's residence say so?" Xuan Ming asked.
"You'll see when you get there," said Snake Lance Douluo.
Xuan Ming paused for a moment, then asked, "Can I not go?"
"No," said Snake Lance Douluo.
Xuan Ming raised an eyebrow at the unwavering expression on Snake Lance Douluo's face. "You're making your move now? I thought we could wait a few more years."
The Snake Lance Douluo didn't explain, silently summoning his Snake Lance. "Are you coming with me on your own, or shall I take you?"
Xuan Ming glanced in the direction of the Blue Tyrant Academy, "Lead the way."
In other places, he might be a bit weak, but in Sunset Forest, even Qian Daoliu couldn't do anything to him.
He thought Qian Renxue wouldn't make a move until he reached the Soul Emperor level, but he was too optimistic.
On the other side, after struggling, Qian Renxue still arrived at the Martial Soul Holy Temple.
" His Holiness the Pope is resting."
Outside the Pope Palace, Yue Guan, who had just brought Hu Liena back, stopped Qian Renxue.
"Take me to see her," Qian Renxue said calmly.
"Otherwise, she would never see Xuan Ming again after dawn."
Yue Guan's expression changed, " Great Enshrined..."
"Take me inside!" Qian Renxue said coldly.
Yue Guan Qian Renxue's resolute expression, Yue Guan knew this was no small matter. After hesitating for a moment, he stepped aside to make way. "Your Highness, please follow me, but if His Holiness the Pope were to blame..."
"I will bear all the consequences myself." Qian Renxue interrupted Yue Guan and hurriedly stepped into the Pope's bedroom.
Inside the hall, the flickering candlelight illuminated Bibi Dong's cold and majestic profile.
She was leaning against the bed, her eyes slightly closed, holding the Nine-Tailed Fox Heart Lotus in her hands, her expression changing from time to time, as if she were dreaming.
" Your His Holiness the Pope, Qian Renxue has arrived."
Yue Guan's voice suddenly came from outside the palace. Bibi Dong still had her eyes closed, her brows slightly furrowed.
"Not see."
Bang!
Qian Renxue kicked open the palace door and walked straight in.
Yue Guan's eye twitched violently, and she quickly followed.
If Qian Renxue insisted on barging in, he wouldn't dare stop her!
Bibi Dong opened her eyes and saw Qian Renxue barging in. Her brows furrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes. "Your audacity is growing."
Qian Renxue glanced at Yue Guan, who looked at Bibi Dong and silently withdrew.
"My grandfather has arrived," Qian Renxue said.
"I know, so what?" Bibi Dong said calmly.
"Is this your reason for banging on the door in the middle of the night? Or is it that the Great Enshrined has something to discuss?"
"He took Xuan Ming away," Qian Renxue said.
Bibi Dong's expression changed abruptly. She stood up abruptly and rushed to Qian Renxue's side, "What's going on?"
Qian Renxue took a deep breath, "My relationship with Xuan Ming is getting worse and worse, and Grandpa... doesn't want to take any more risks."
"You!" Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed, and her aura exploded instantly. Her powerful Soul Power spread outwards, causing Qian Renxue to gasp for breath.
Where are they?!
Qian Renxue trembled slightly under Bibi Dong's imposing aura, but still managed to say, "Grandpa sent him to Sunset Forest. She Long has already gone to fetch him. Grandpa said we need to make our move there before dawn."
"When did this happen?" Bibi Dong asked.
"It's been almost two hours," Qian Renxue said.
"Why didn't you wait until dawn to tell me?" Bibi Dong said coldly, turning around, grabbing an outer robe from the bed, draping it over her shoulders, and turning to leave.
"Wait a minute, take me with you. I can help persuade Grandpa," Qian Renxue said nervously.
Bibi Dong glanced back at Qian Renxue, thought for a moment, grabbed her, and unfurled her Eight-Winged Purple Light Wings, transforming into a streak of purple light as she rushed out of the Martial Soul Holy Temple and headed towards the Sunset Forest.
Her strength was ultimately suppressed too much by the Rakshasa God Trial. Even with the amplification of the Eight-Winged Purple Light Wings, she was no match for Qian Daoliu. She could protect herself, but rescuing people from that old man was unrealistic.
With Qian Renxue around, even that old bastard Qian Daoliu wouldn't dare gamble with her!
In the Sunset Forest, the trees are lush, and moonlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, creating dappled patterns of light and shadow.
Xuan Ming didn't waste any energy and obediently followed the Snake Lance Douluo.
However, when he stepped into a relatively open space, his pupils suddenly contracted.
Qian Daoliu!
This old geezer actually left Spirit City and came to Heaven Dou City?
" Great Enshrined, the person has been brought." Snake Lance Douluo bowed in greeting.
Qian Daoliu slowly opened his eyes and looked at Xuan Ming, "You've grown quite a bit."
"Is it you who wants to kill me? Or is it Qian Renxue who wants to kill me?" Xuan Ming asked.
"Kill you? Why?" Qian Daoliu retorted.
"While I'm no saint either, I at least have one advantage over you all," Xuan Ming said calmly.
"I am self-aware."
Qian Daoliu stood up. "What a clever way to know yourself! Since you guessed something might happen tonight, why did you obediently come along?"
"Although you are no match for She Long, if you make a big fuss, those three members of the teaching committee of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy will definitely take action. If you stall for time, Bibi Dong will certainly not stand idly by."
"But having come this far, do you think you still have a chance to survive?"
"I just didn't expect you guys to be so shameless," Xuan Ming said.
"Even the highly respected Great Enshrined has come for my humble Soul Ancestor."
Upon hearing Qian Daoliu Ming's slightly mocking words, Qian Xuan Ming's face did not show anger, but his eyes grew even colder. "I really didn't expect that after all these years, your mouth is still like this."
"I didn't expect that after all these years, you old codger would be even more shameless than before," Xuan Ming said.
Snake Lance Douluo's eye twitched slightly, and he grunted, "Boy, don't be rude!"
Xuan Ming glanced at the Snake Lance Douluo, "You're about to kill me, why are you still being polite?"
"Idiot."
Snake Lance Douluo's face flushed red instantly after being called an "idiot" by Xuan Ming, and he roared angrily, "Insolence!"
Qian Daoliu raised his hand to stop the Snake Lance Douluo, "It's been many years since we last met. Not only have you become more stubborn, but you've also grown quite bold. However, even if you speak eloquently today, you can't change your fate."
"Eloquent tongue? If my insults are considered eloquent tongue, then if I were to curse your ancestors for eighteen generations, wouldn't that be considered literary brilliance?" Xuan Ming said calmly.
Qian Daoliu frowned deeply. "It seems you have no desire to live at all."
"Since that's the case, I'll grant your wish."
With a flick of his wrist, Qian Daoliu conjured a longsword gleaming with golden light. With a gentle wave of his hand, the sword landed before Xuan Ming.
"You should end it yourself."
"You're so shameless, yet you still want to preserve your reputation?" Xuan Ming couldn't help but laugh.
"Kid, you'd better shut up, or there are plenty of things in this world that are worse than death," said Snake Lance Douluo calmly.
Xuan Ming glanced at the Snake Lance Douluo, "You're really stupid."
"You!" The Snake Lance Douluo's expression froze.
"He's trying to kill me, what are you getting involved for?" Xuan Ming said.
"If I were to die, what do you think the Pope's reaction would be?"
"Perhaps the Pope doesn't care about me that much, but Hu Liena certainly won't accept it. Given how much the Pope values Hu Liena, while he might not completely break ties with this old man, killing you as a scapegoat to vent his anger wouldn't be a problem, right?"
Snake Lance Douluo's expression changed, and he subconsciously looked at Qian Daoliu.