UndercurrentsOffering Hall, Main Hall.
Beneath the solemn and sacred statue of an angel stood a figure as sculpted as a statue, with golden hair, slightly closed eyes, and hands clasped behind his back. A breathtaking aura of light filled the temple of the angels.
It was none other than Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall and a peerless expert at level ninety-nine.
The temple doors slowly opened, breaking the tranquility of the Angel Temple. A burly figure walked in.
Qian Daoliu opened his eyes, even his pupils were a breathtaking gold. He slowly turned around, looked at the newcomer, and said calmly:
"Fourth brother, what brings you here to see me?"
The newcomer was the Fourth Elder of the Spirit Hall, the Lion Douluo. He wore golden armor, and his hair and thick beard were also golden, making him resemble a golden lion. His domineering and unrestrained aura would not have been restrained had they not been inside the Angel Temple.
The Lion Douluo chuckled, walked to the foot of the Angel Throne, looked up at Qian Daoliu, and said:
"Boss, you've always worshipped the angel statue, and the affairs of the worship hall have been managed by the five of us. Before going to the Haotian Sect, my second brother specifically instructed me to pay attention to the changes in Bibi Dong. Now, whenever I see her, I feel my hair stand on end."
"It's like being targeted by a ferocious beast."
At this point, he couldn't help but shudder.
"Boss, if we let this woman grow any further, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Qian Daoliu fell silent for a moment, then sighed softly, turned around, and looked up at the sacred angel statue. His mechanical tone finally betrayed a hint of helplessness:
"Sigh, fourth brother. Firstly, our angel clan already owes Bibi Dong a debt. Secondly, she is Xue'er's mother after all. Even if the two are now irreconcilable, their blood relationship cannot be denied."
"She has now begun to inherit the position of Rakshasa God. Even I am not sure if I can suppress her."
"Most importantly, the continent is already on the verge of a major upheaval, and it's not something we can stop just because we want to. The Spirit Hall needs a leader with great talent and vision like Bibi Dong to lead the Spirit Hall through this difficult time."
Lion Douluo asked urgently:
"Boss, can't you be the leader?"
Qian Daoliu smiled and shook his head: "No, the Papal Palace now only follows Bibi Dong's lead. If I forcibly intervene, it may even provoke their resistance. If we want the Spirit Hall to continue, our Hall of Worship must make sacrifices."
Lion Douluo made no attempt to hide his worry:
"But boss, you know that Bibi Dong hates us to the core. The day she becomes a god will be the day we perish. If we continue to let Miss waste her time in the Heaven Dou Empire, how can Miss's speed of inheriting the Angel God be comparable to Bibi Dong's!"
After all, they were also members of the Hall of Offerings, sharing both glory and ruin with Qian Daoliu, and their relationship was extremely close. If Bibi Dong wanted revenge, she would absolutely not let them go.
Therefore, by helping Qian Renxue inherit the divine position, they were actually saving themselves.
Qian Daoliu remained silent for a moment, gazing up at the angel statue, his golden eyes filled with complex emotions.
It was both the joy of fulfilling his mission to serve the Angel God and the longing for Qian Renxue, his only family in the world. Qian Renxue had been infiltrating the Heavenly Dou Empire for decades, which also meant that he hadn't seen her for over ten years.
The time allotted for inheriting the divine position is short, and he must treat Qian Renxue with the utmost severity in order to catch up with Bibi Dong's speed in inheriting the divine position.
When Qian Renxue inherits the divine position, it will also be the time for his sacrifice. How he wished he could witness Qian Renxue inherit the angelic divine position, but nothing in this world is ever perfect.
The moment Qian Renxue was recalled, the gears of fate began to turn.
After a long while, he slowly spoke:
"You're right, it's time to call Xue'er back. In your own name, urge Xue'er to complete the change of power in the Heavenly Battle and return to the Spirit Hall."
"yes."
Lion Douluo was delighted upon hearing this. Then, he looked at Qian Xunji again. His eyes, which had been filled with domineering aura, now held a depth and mystery. He hesitated for a moment before saying:
"By the way, boss, there's something else I want to say, but I'm not sure if I should."
Qian Daoliu seemed somewhat interested: "Oh? Go ahead and tell me."
The Lion Douluo slowly said, "Not long ago, someone reported to me that Dai Yao had gotten involved with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and established a sect. He had won over three of the four former affiliated sects of the Clear Sky Sect, and they wanted to remain neutral and not help either side in future battles."
Qian Daoliu frowned slightly.
As a member of the Spirit Hall, Dai Yao established his own sect but did not want to associate with the Spirit Hall. Furthermore, he got involved with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which was hostile to the Spirit Hall. This inevitably made people think that Dai Yao had ulterior motives.
The same applies to Qian Daoliu. However, the neutrality of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would significantly reduce the obstacles for the Spirit Hall to unify the continent.
"Did Bibi Dong agree to this?"
He asked casually.
Lion Douluo nodded: "Yes. And I also discovered that this matter is not simple. When Dai Yao was selecting maids, I sent one of them to join in. She told me that for a period of time, Dai Yao followed Serpent Spear Douluo to learn spear techniques."
"Why would a Soul Master with a Beast Soul learn spear techniques?"
Qian Daoliu frowned and asked.
Lion Douluo said, "Indeed, I had the same suspicion at first, but I didn't pay much attention to it. It wasn't until something happened later that I remembered it."
"Not long ago, the current Holy Maiden Hu Liena went to great lengths to search for a person whose martial soul was a spear and whose code name was 'Asura Emperor'. Combined with the information I received from Dai Yao's maid about the time Dai Yao disappeared from the Spirit Hall, I dare to assert that 'Asura Emperor' is Dai Yao!"
"In other words, Dai Yao also possesses twin martial souls!"
Qian Daoliu's pupils constricted sharply, and the entire Angel Temple began to boil. Terrifying golden waves of energy erupted from Qian Daoliu's body in concentric rings. Under the aura emanating from Qian Daoliu, even a level 97 powerhouse like Lion Douluo felt immense pressure that made it difficult to breathe.
After a long while, Qian Daoliu finally recovered from his shock. His golden pupils were fixed on the Lion Douluo, and he said in a deep voice:
"Are you sure what you're saying is true?"
Meeting Qian Daoliu's golden gaze, as if everything about him had been seen through, the Lion Douluo swallowed hard and said:
"Absolutely true."
Qian Daoliu turned back to look at the angel statue, and smiled complicatedly:
"Another one with twin martial souls. Bibi Dong is one, and Tang San is another. I didn't expect Dai Yao to be so well hidden. Since joining the Spirit Hall, he has never revealed his true strength."
Lion Douluo interjected:
"After joining the Spirit Hall, Dai Yao has been staying in a valley far away from the Spirit Hall. Now it seems that Bibi Dong wanted to hide him."
"We are now facing not only Bibi Dong, but also this little guy Dai Yao. If I'm not mistaken, Hu Liena obtained the God of Slaughter Domain, so Dai Yao should have obtained the God of Slaughter Domain as well. With Dai Yao's potential, he might be able to inherit the Asura God position in the future."
"By then, even if Miss inherits the position of the angel, she will certainly not be a match for the two gods."
A strange light flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes. After a moment of silence, he finally spoke:
"Fourth brother, have Dai Yao come to see me."
"yes."
"Lion Douluo responded. However, deep within his eyes, there was a cold smile that no one could notice."
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In the valley.
After returning from the Heaven Dou Empire, Dai Yao's life became much easier.
With Bibi Dong protecting the Spirit Hall and Dugu Yan of the Green Lotus Sect managing it on its behalf, all that's needed is for the plot to unfold, and the Spirit Hall will naturally unify the continent.
Although there is still a deep-seated blood feud with the Xingluo Dai family, this matter cannot be rushed and requires a period of time to settle.
In the five years since joining the Spirit Hall, he first practiced shooting, then went to the City of Slaughter, and finally entered the zombie world to help Bibi Dong pass the divine test. He basically had no time to rest.
Therefore, he spent this time extremely relaxed, eating, reading, cultivating, and then taking turns playing games with Zhu Zhuqing and Feng Wutong in the evenings...
Um, or maybe I should meet with Bibi Dong.
But inside the vault, the voice from the soul beast cast a shadow over his heart.
Since he could stay safely in the Spirit Hall without being detected by him, it means that the guy's strength is extraordinary, and he must have the strength of a Soul Douluo or higher.
Even a titled Douluo.
The worst-case scenario is that the guy is hiding in the shrine. If that's the case, then we're in trouble.
Besides that, he also has some troubles in his life.
That was Hu Liena.
Since that day, Hu Liena has frequently visited his valley. Zhu Zhuqing and Feng Wutong would leave early in the morning to go to Wuhun City to follow their teacher. Therefore, in the valley, only he could receive Hu Liena.
The problem is that Hu Liena, that vixen, keeps teasing him and trying to make physical contact with him. He already didn't want to see Hu Liena, and now he wants to avoid her even more.
He once suspected that Hu Liena knew he was the 'Shura Emperor', but Bibi Dong's answer and Hu Liena's always generous and open manner, unlike the shy Hu Liena in the original work, made him keep his suspicion to himself.
The thought that Hu Liena might come again today gave him a headache.
It would be impossible for him to have no feelings for Hu Liena at all. Women in the Douluo Continent are known for their unwavering loyalty; given the immense kindness shown to him by this beauty, how could he possibly betray her?
However, the real world is not a harem novel. He knew very well that Hu Liena was Bibi Dong's Achilles' heel, her only emotional support in her despair.
Bibi Dong believed that he was not suitable for Hu Liena and wanted to give Hu Liena a beautiful and devoted love, not a philandering man who could only give her a piece of his heart.
He respected Bibi Dong's decision. Since Bibi Dong considered him a friend, he couldn't betray her trust. If he were to accept Hu Liena's affections under these circumstances, what difference would there be between him and an animal that thinks only with its lower body?
However, his cruel rejection of Hu Liena, disguised as the 'Asura Emperor,' always left him feeling guilty.
Just as he was fretting, the sound of a raptor flapping its wings grew closer. Dai Yao sighed, knowing that Hu Liena was here again. (End of Chapter)