Recalling the scene when Qian Xunji appeared that day, Tang Hao faced them all alone, and it was already a great feat to have survived.
Hearing Qi Ling's words, Tang Hao initially wanted to conceal them, but the hatred in his eyes could not be hidden. He slowly said, " Qian Xunji and I are sworn enemies. Naturally, I cannot let such an opportunity pass me by."
Since Tang Hao hasn't told Xiao San about the past conflict between him and Qian Xunji, it can only mean that he feels the time isn't right yet, so Qi Ling wisely didn't bring it up.
After three days of rest, Tang Hao's injuries finally subsided, and Qi Ling was finally relieved. If she had hurt Tang Hao's old bones again, that Xiao San would definitely come after her.
After that, Tang Hao and Tang San's special training will continue. Tang Hao will also teach Tang San more of the Clear Sky Sect's unique secrets, so that he can become stronger.
As for Qi Ling, he had successfully achieved his goal of going out to cultivate, so after parting ways with the two, Qi Ling once again became worried. "Hmm, I'm getting bored again. Sigh, where can I find some fun?"
[Ding! Congratulations, host. The system has detected that you are facing a choice. Please choose from the following options.]
Upon suddenly hearing the system's voice, which he hadn't heard in a long time, Qi Ling was incredibly excited. He had been wondering if the system was broken, as there had been no news for so long.
Thinking about it carefully, it seems that the system has rarely appeared since leaving Spirit City. Perhaps it's because Qi Ling's strength is already strong enough, and she needs to make fewer choices.
When he becomes the most powerful person in the world, perhaps he will no longer need to make choices. Everything will go according to his wishes. What's the point of choosing then? He'll want it all!
However, Qi Ling is still very curious about what kind of reward the system will give her next.
Option 1: The Path of Domination. Reward: Choosing this path will subject you to the Trials of the Overlord. Upon passing all trials, you will receive the Overlord's Weapon: Pangu Axe.
Option Two: The Path of Benevolence. Reward: Choosing this path will subject you to the trials of benevolence. Upon passing all trials, you will receive the artifact of benevolence: the Eastern Emperor Bell.
Option 3: The Path of the Wise. Reward: Choosing this route will subject you to the trials of the wise. Upon passing all trials, you will receive the Wise Man's Item: Nine Slips of Heaven and Earth.
Option 4: The Path of the King. Reward: Choosing this route will subject you to the trials of a king. After passing all the trials, you will receive the King's Blade: Xuanyuan Sword.
(This choice is extremely important. Please choose carefully, as the choice cannot be changed once made and will have a significant impact on you.)
Even without the system reminding her, Qi Ling could tell that this choice was even more important than when she obtained the Nine Revolutions True Dragon Art, and would directly determine the course of her future life.
The rewards offered by these four options, as their names suggest, will become a vital source of power, just like the Life-Bound Divine Artifact that Zhu Zhuqing and the others possess.
"Damn it, how am I supposed to choose! All four are great, I want them all!" Qi Ling said, scratching his head in frustration. Today, he finally understood what decision paralysis was like.
After racking her brains for half an hour without reaching a conclusion, Qi Ling casually pulled out a four-sided sieve and muttered to herself, "Since I can't make a decision, I'll just roll the sieve. Whoever it lands on... that's who I'll be!"
As she spoke, Qi Ling tossed the sieve in her hand into the air, watching it spin continuously as the four options flashed by, seemingly offering equal chances for each possibility.
Finally, the four-sided screen landed successfully, tumbling a few times before coming to a steady stop on the ground. The side facing the ground now will be the choice its fate makes.
Just as Qi Ling was about to bend down and pick up the sieve, suddenly, he raised his foot and stomped on the sieve, crushing it to pieces.
At the same time, a determined look appeared in Qi Ling's eyes, indicating that she had clearly made a decision.
As the old saying goes, when you can't make a decision, roll the dice. The moment the dice are rolled, you've often already made your choice.
How could Qi Ling possibly entrust her fate to destiny?
"System, I choose the fourth option: The Path of the King!" Qi Ling said firmly, and this was the final choice he made.
[Ding! Congratulations, host! You have made your choice and received the reward: the right to challenge the Trial of the Path of the King! You may choose a partner to participate in the trial together.]
[System Prompt: The sword is the king of weapons. Please choose a partner skilled in swordsmanship to undergo the trial together.]
The system's prompt is easy to understand. After all, the reward for the Path of the King is a sword, so it's only natural that the trial is related to a sword.
If you're looking for a master swordsman, who should you look for? Qi Ling immediately thought of Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. When it comes to swordsmen, he's definitely the most skilled person she knows.
Although I haven't had much contact with him, given my relationship with Ning Fengzhi, it shouldn't be difficult to ask him for help. After all, I am now the most important partner of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Moreover, even if things don't go well, there's still Ning Rongrong's influence. As long as Ning Rongrong speaks up, Sword Douluo will most likely be unable to refuse.
Having decided on the candidate, Qi Ling naturally set off for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but before that, he first returned to his fiefdom.
Upon seeing Qi Ling reappear, Ning Rongrong and Xue Ke were overjoyed. Xue Ke, her face flushed, boasted to Qi Ling, "Teacher, Rongrong and I have managed your fiefdom very well during this time, just as well as when you were here!"
"Really? Impressive! Xue Ke is indeed talented. But have you finished reading all the books I gave you on time?" Qi Ling said with a smile.
"Of course I've read it, teacher. So, according to what you told me before, am I now an excellent Young Pioneer?" Xue Ke said with bright eyes.
Qi Ling couldn't help but laugh, "Haha, that's right, that's right! You've become an outstanding successor to socialism. Remember to carry forward our spirit, starting from this city, and promote our correct path!"
"Yes, teacher!" Xue Ke said excitedly.
After comforting Xue Ke, Ning Rongrong suddenly exclaimed in surprise, " Qi Ling, you... I feel like your demeanor has changed a lot. You seem more composed! And the feeling you give me is different too. This feeling is vaguely similar to the feeling I get from Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Jian!"
Qi Ling smiled and said, "Yes, you are stronger, you are indeed stronger, but I am not so arrogant as to think I can compare with the two seniors."
"Since we still have some time, let me show you something good, I guarantee you've never seen anything like it before." Qi Ling said, slowly summoning her Divine Dragon Emperor Martial Soul.
When his red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring appeared, Ning Rongrong and Xue Ke both opened their mouths wide, looking incredulous.
Ning Rongrong also began to understand why she felt Qi Ling was similar to Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo —it was simply because he was powerful, purely powerful! He was now approaching a realm she couldn't even imagine!