Deep within the Imperial Palace of Heaven Dou City
In a dimly lit hall, six figures sat cross-legged, but the head seat was empty, with the Enshrined Golden Crocodile and the Holy Dragon Worship each sitting on either side.
The Enshrined Jiang Mo said worriedly, "It's been more than half a year, and I don't know if my elder brother and His Highness have succeeded."
Beside them, the Enshrined Golden Crocodile and the Holy Dragon Worship a glance, their expressions slightly tense. The others were unaware of Qian Daoliu's plans, but the two of them were.
During this seclusion, Qian Daoliu never intended to emerge alive; he planned to sacrifice his soul to help Qian Renxue pass the Angel Nine Trials.
The Enshrined Golden Crocodile said expressionlessly, "We believe in our elder brother's methods and Your Highness Xue's talent. The day this seclusion ends will surely be the day the Spirit Hall Empire changes dynasties!"
Encouraged by the Great Enshrined, the other deities finally felt relieved.
Rumble rumble rumble...
Just then, the door deep inside the hall slowly opened, and a graceful figure emerged from the dark passageway.
Tap tap... tap tap...
A moment later, Qian Renxue's tall and fiery figure appeared before everyone. She wore a gold strapless short dress and over-the-knee boots, revealing her snow-white thighs and shoulders. The golden wings on her back had increased from two pairs to three, and she held two dazzling swords in her jade hands.
The assembled retainers stood Qian Renxue's drastically changed demeanor, and it took them a while to react.
"We pay our respects to Your Highness!"
"Greetings, Your Highness Xue!"
"Greetings, Your Highness Xue!"
Qian Renxue said expressionlessly, "Get up, all of you."
The Enshrined Golden Crocodile Master exclaimed with delight, " Xue'er, you succeeded?"
Qian Renxue frowned slightly and said calmly, "We've succeeded halfway. Enshrined Golden Crocodile, from now on, please address me as Your Highness!"
The Enshrined Golden Crocodile for a moment, then he nodded awkwardly. "It's Your Highness Xue!"
The Holy Dragon Worship nearby, asked in confusion, "Your Highness, where is the Great Enshrined? Is he still in seclusion?"
Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes sparkled as she softly said, "My grandfather is dead. From now on, I will be the Great Enshrined of the Worship Hall!"
"What?! The Great Enshrined is dead?!"
"How is this possible?! The Great Enshrined is Peerless Douluo, who could possibly kill him?!"
The group of retainers were extremely agitated, both terrified of Qian Daoliu's fate and worried about their own future. Qian Daoliu was one of their greatest assets in their rebellion against Bibi Dong, and now that Qian Daoliu dead, what would become of them?
Will that woman let them go?!
Definitely not!
Qian Renxue frowned, and coldly shouted, "Enough!"
As soon as she finished speaking, the scene fell into an eerie silence. In the past, Qian Renxue was noble and aloof, but she had never shown any courtesy to the elders of the Worship Hall. However, this time she emerged from seclusion and acted unusually assertive!
This change was difficult for many of the worshippers to accept.
The Enshrined Golden Crocodile said anxiously, " Xue'er, you have to think of a way quickly! If the Great Enshrined is gone, how will we withstand the Martial Soul Empress Regnant's attack?!"
In his desperation, the old man reverted to addressing Qian Renxue as he used to, because he was genuinely afraid that Qian Renxue couldn't live up to the banner of the Worship Hall and that Bibi Dong would hold her accountable, thus costing her her life!
Some people enjoy life to the fullest, but the older they get, the more afraid they become of death!
If Qian Daoliu hadn't died, then the Enshrined Golden Crocodile and the other Elders would still have dared to fight Bibi Dong, all for power, wealth, and cultivation resources.
But if Qian Daoliu died, the Enshrined Golden Crocodile would have second thoughts and even consider surrendering to Bibi Dong.
Should we not surrender, or are we just waiting to die?
"Enough!" Qian Renxue shouted coldly, her pale golden eyes utterly indifferent. "Rest assured, all of you, I will handle the Martial Soul Empress Regnant's situation. Even if I lose, I will guarantee your safety!"
The Enshrined Golden Crocodile anxiously, " Xue'er, let's think of a solution together. If we lose the final battle, you might be fine... but we might..."
whoosh whoosh...
As soon as she finished speaking, Qian Renxue's pretty face turned cold, and an extremely strong angelic aura emanated from her.
"I already said, I'll handle the Martial Soul Empress Regnant's situation; you just need to follow my instructions!"
In the main hall, all the worshippers showed expressions of fear, even the Enshrined Golden Crocodile, who, despite being at the peak of Level 98, felt an extremely strong threat emanating from Qian Renxue.
But this threat did not frighten Enshrined Golden Crocodile; on the contrary, it brought him great joy, because the stronger Qian Renxue was, the greater the chance of the Worship Hall winning!
Enshrined Golden Crocodile immediately knelt down on one knee and said righteously, " Your Highness Xue, please rest assured, your grandfather and we are sworn brothers. Now that our elder brother is gone, you are our only hope!"
Qian Renxue glanced at him indifferently and slowly walked towards the main hall. "You all stay here. I'm going to Spirit City to meet her."
Just as Enshrined Golden Crocodile some words of advice, he was deterred by the latter's cold gaze and quickly shut his mouth, not daring to say another word.
whoosh whoosh...
With six golden wings unfurled, Qian Renxue's graceful figure soared into the sky at incredible speed, her pale golden eyes displaying an unprecedented determination.
During the Seventh Trial, she learned the truth about what happened back then from Qian Daoliu. Most importantly, this 'truth' came from Qian Daoliu himself, and he also made her watch the scene of Bibi Dong attacking Qian Xunji back then repeatedly.
Qian Renxue broke down at that moment. Although she knew there was a reason for this, her more than 20 years of Dugu and obsession had brought her hatred for Bibi Dong to the extreme, but it was just hatred. She never thought of killing her to take revenge.
After passing the eighth level, she successfully obtained the true divine artifact, the Angel Holy Sword, and her strength reached Level 96. With the ability to draw upon the power of angels, her true combat power even reached that of Peerless Douluo!
This is also why she cleared customs early.
She wants revenge!
Meanwhile, Spirit City
Deep within the Pope Palace, in a dimly lit secret chamber, Bibi Dong, dressed in a light purple nightgown with her long purple hair flowing over her shoulders, was surrounded by a dense aura of purple Soul Power.
After an unknown amount of time, Bibi Dong slowly finished her practice, her Soul Power reaching the peak of Level 99 and remaining very stable.
"Next, the Rakshasa Ninth Trial."
whoosh whoosh...
At that moment, a plume of black smoke appeared at the entrance to the secret chamber, respectfully reporting, "Your Majesty, an extremely powerful aura has entered Spirit City, and it is very likely... Peerless Douluo!"
in the secret room
Bibi Dong released her domain and sensed something; a strange light flashed in her pale purple eyes. "It's her? She actually reached this level?"
"No problem, no need to stop her, let her in."
"Yes!"
Several dozen breaths later, in the Pope Palace
Qian Renxue, with six wings, hovered in the air, her pale golden eyes fixed on the Pope palace below.
"Come out, I can already sense your Soul Power."