Qian Renxue's decision was undoubtedly a very clumsy one. She couldn't kill Qian Xunji simply because of their different identities, so she chose to use all her strength to prevent Qian Xunji from causing further harm to the world.
It was after she made this decision that Qian Xunji, who was in front of her, suddenly began to become ethereal and eventually disappeared. The illusion created by the Dragon Maiden was reopened.
"Congratulations, A Xue!" The Dragon Maiden looked at Qian Renxue and said with a smile, "You have made your choice, whether it is right or wrong, it is your own realization! Therefore, you have now gained the recognition of the Angel Godhood!"
What Qian Renxue needed was simply an attitude when facing choices, and fortunately, this attitude was exactly what the Angel Godhood could accept, which earned Qian Renxue the Angel Godhood ' approval.
Qian Renxue looked at her hands, a hint of confusion in her eyes, and said to Qi Ling, " Qi Ling, should I... just kill him?"
"No, A Xue, if you think it's wrong to do this, then don't do it," Qi Ling said. "You must remember, A Xue, perhaps you feel that saving the world is your duty, but you are only one person! When you can't bear so much, you should actively seek help, because before saving the world, you should first save yourself."
"I told you long ago, you don't need to deal with Qian Xunji. Sooner or later, I will take care of him myself, and avenge you as well."
Upon hearing Qi Ling's words, Qian Renxue couldn't help but laugh and say, "Haha, Qi Ling, it seems you're the savior after all."
"I don't want to be a savior; saving people is just a hobby," Qi Ling said. "Alright, Dragon Maiden, now that A Xue has gained the approval of the Angel Godhood, we'll be leaving."
Just as the group was about to leave, the Dragon Maiden stopped Qian Renxue. Amidst the puzzled looks of the others, the Dragon Maiden chuckled, "Hehe, Master, I have something to say to A Xue. Please wait a moment! I'll return her to you right away!"
Then, the Dragon Maiden led Qian Renxue to a private room and said, " A Xue, as clever as you are, you should know why I called you out alone, right?"
Qian Renxue seemed to have some suspicions as well, and said, "Is it for Qi Ling?"
"Oh dear, you guessed it right away! You're incredibly clever," the Dragon Maiden laughed. "That's right, it's for my master's sake that I have something I want to tell you."
"Just now, you didn't kill Qian Xunji because of human ethics and common sense, emotions that are perhaps unavoidable for humans," the Dragon Maiden said. "But, if one day, in order to uphold so-called justice, you have to turn against your master, what will you do?"
Qian Renxue was stunned by the Dragon Maiden's words, because she had never even considered the possibility the Dragon Maiden mentioned.
Would she ever have to fight Qi Ling to uphold justice? Qian Renxue had never considered this possibility, because in her mind, Qi Ling had always been on the side of justice.
"Don't dream such naive dreams, A Xue," the Dragon Maiden said to Qian Renxue with a smile. "So-called justice can sometimes change depending on one's stance. If what Master does in the future conflicts with your beliefs, what will you do?"
Qian Renxue was speechless, because what the Dragon Maiden said was indeed something that could very well happen. No one knew what would happen in the future, nor did anyone know when an accident would occur.
"You don't need to answer me now, A Xue, because the answer you should give is to yourself," the Dragon Maiden said. "Think carefully, what should your heart tell you this time?"
"My heart..." Qian Renxue clutched her chest, deep in thought, but perhaps she would need more time to arrive at this answer.
After Qian Renxue returned and left with Qi Ling, Qi Ling looked at Qian Renxue's complicated expression and asked in confusion, " A Xue, what did the Dragon Maiden say to you? Why do you seem so absent-minded?"
Qian Renxue looked at Qi Ling's face and said, "N-nothing, just some trivial words."
But in her heart, she was thinking, if the time really came, would she have the courage to Qi Ling? If she did, she would be the most tormented person in the world.
Meanwhile, after Qian Renxue left, Bo Saixi came to the Dragon Maiden's side. Bo Saixi had heard Dragon Maiden conversation, as the Dragon Maiden had no intention of hiding anything from her.
" Dragon Maiden, why did you ask Qian Renxue that question just now? I've never seen you ask anyone that kind of question before," Bo Saixi asked curiously.
The Dragon Maiden smiled and said, "It's nothing. It's precisely because Qian Renxue is too outstanding and her belief in justice is too firm that I tested her like this. After all, if she were to betray our master one day, our master would definitely be heartbroken."
Looking at the Dragon Maiden, Bo Saixi couldn't help but ask, " Dragon Maiden, do you know something? Why do you assume that Qian Renxue betrayed Qi Ling? Or rather, what will Qi Ling face?"
"Oh dear, Xi Xi, there's no point in talking to you about this, so don't overthink it," the Dragon Maiden laughed. "All you need to know is that for me, my master is my justice, my direction, and my everything!"
"Anyone who dares to stand in my way will be eliminated without hesitation! Even you, Xi Xi, will be the same."
Looking into the Dragon Maiden's casual yet serious eyes, Bo Saixi couldn't help but feel a chill. The Dragon Maiden was serious, and she had absolutely no reason to lie to her.
If one day I really had to choose sides, which side would I stand on?
When Qi Ling and the others returned to the Heaven Dou Empire, quite some time had passed. According to Qi Ling's estimation, Tang San should have returned from the Clear Sky Sect by now. After all, with Tang Chen in charge of the Clear Sky Sect, there was no need for him to stay there; it was more important for him to continue acquiring Soul Ring.
During a casual conversation, Qi Ling had asked Tang Chen for his opinion on Sea Douluo Bo Saixi, but Tang Chen showed no emotional reaction, seemingly only thinking that the other party was a gifted genius.
Back then, he and Qian Daoliu were defeated one by one by Bo Saixi on Sea God Island, which left a deep impression on him. However, after that, the two had no interaction. This Qi Ling, who was worried that he might be trying to poach Tang San's grandmother.