The Sudden Appearance of an Unparalleled Powerful PersonJialing Pass.
Sensing the sudden appearance of a sacred aura, the powerful figures within Jialing Pass were startled, and countless streams of light shot into the sky. Standing at the very front were six people, each emanating an extremely terrifying aura, as vast as the ocean.
These were the six elders of the Hall of Offerings.
However, the aura of the second elder standing in the very center was somewhat unstable, as if he had suffered a serious injury.
Behind the six people, four figures floated in the air.
Qian Renxue recognized them; they were Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Serpent Spear Douluo, and Porcupine Douluo. However, these renowned powerhouses did not look well. Serpent Spear and Porcupine Douluo appeared somewhat listless, while Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo were deathly pale.
"Young Master has finally returned safely. It seems that the news those guys sent was not false."
"The Demon-Slaying Douluo said excitedly."
Qingluan Douluo breathed a sigh of relief: "Now the boss can finally rest assured."
Lion Douluo narrowed his eyes slightly, a flash of coldness passing through his pupils, before he smiled with satisfaction, just like everyone else. Golden Crocodile Douluo, standing at the very front, nodded slightly, coughed a few times, and his expression remained unchanged.
While they were chatting, two gray figures rose up from the Tian Dou side.
It was Tang Xiao, the sect leader of Haotian Sect, and the second elder.
After thwarting the Spirit Hall's conspiracy, Tang Xiao left the Clear Sky Sect. Four Title Douluo-level fighters were insufficient to handle the vast territory of the Heaven Dou Empire. Therefore, Tang Xiao had to risk leaving the Clear Sky Sect's secluded location to help Tang San.
Looking at the unharmed Qian Renxue, Tang Xiao and the Second Elder were both taken aback. They exchanged a glance and saw the surprise in each other's eyes.
Tang San laid a tight net in the Heaven Dou Empire, so how did Qian Renxue escape unscathed? You must know, even they were somewhat alarmed by the search Tang San set up. They really couldn't believe that Qian Renxue could have escaped unharmed.
Qian Renxue glanced indifferently at the six elders, lingering briefly on the Second Elder before giving a slight nod in greeting. Then, she flew lightly to face Tang Xiao and the Second Elder. Her indifferent face showed neither joy nor sorrow as she coldly said:
"Your Haotian Sect has found a good opportunity, not only ruining our plans but also giving you a place to stay. However, don't be too smug. Sooner or later, I will personally destroy your Haotian Sect and wipe away the shame that our Six-Winged Angel family has suffered because of you."
Cherish your last moments.
These words caused an uproar within the Heavenly Dou Empire. Many soldiers looked at Qian Renxue in the sky with suspicion and uncertainty, not understanding why she was so arrogant.
Many Soul Masters with some strength sensed impending doom, and aside from the die-hard loyalists of the Heaven Dou Empire, they began secretly seeking a way to survive. This was the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, one of the strongest Martial Souls on the continent, and the Martial Soul of Qian Daoliu, one of the two great masters of the Soul Master world.
Although this woman is not well-known, she must be a descendant of the High Priest. Her words represent the High Priest's intentions.
The presence of six Super Douluo behind him proved the strength of the Spirit Hall. Although the Heaven Dou Empire had the Clear Sky Sect's assistance, it was worlds apart from the Spirit Hall, and its only fate was annihilation.
Tang Xiao and the Second Elder's faces instantly darkened, their cold eyes fixed on Qian Renxue.
Tang Xiao said coldly:
"Youngsters, we have no intention of competing with your Spirit Hall in words. Let's see who lives and who dies on the battlefield."
"That's exactly what I was thinking."
Before arriving at Jialing Pass, Qian Renxue intended to eliminate the two Title Douluos from the Clear Sky Sect. However, upon arriving at Jialing Pass, she discovered that the Title Douluos, including Jin E, had suffered injuries of varying degrees, and she suddenly realized that things were not so simple.
The Azure Phoenix Douluo and several other elders behind her were also signaling to her that now was not the time to make a move.
A slight unease settled in Qian Renxue's heart. She sheathed the Angel Sword and coldly snorted:
"Your heads will remain on your necks for a while."
Immediately, with a flap of her six wings, Qian Renxue transformed into a streak of light and shot into Jialing Pass. Following her, the ten figures that had been hovering in the sky also descended with Qian Renxue.
Inside Jialing Pass, in the central council hall.
Qian Renxue sat at the head of the table, while the six high priests and the four elders of the Papal Palace sat in two rows facing each other.
"Young Master, I heard you were seriously injured in the Heaven Dou Empire, but you don't look injured at all today."
"The Demon-Slaying Douluo said with a grin."
Qingluan Douluo also laughed and said, "Yes, young master. You have no idea how worried the Grand Elder was about you."
Hearing her grandfather's concern for her, Qian Renxue felt a warmth in her heart. She nodded and said softly, "Thank you for your concern, elders. I have caused you all worry."
Azure Phoenix Douluo waved his hand, then changed the subject:
"By the way, young master, you still haven't told us how you left the Heaven Dou Empire? Also, back in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, that young man called 'Asura Emperor' shocked the world with his battle. Where is he now?"
Upon hearing the words "Asura Emperor," the many powerful figures in the council hall immediately cast curious glances. It was said that this young man, merely at the Soul Emperor level, had managed to sever the arm of the Fifth Elder of the Clear Sky Sect, a Title Douluo-level figure—a feat unprecedented in history.
They were very curious about this young man and wanted to meet him. A hint of anxiety flashed across Serpent Spear Douluo's face; he wished he could shut Qian Renxue up. Back in the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, he had already discerned some clues from the 'Asura Emperor's' spear technique.
'Asura Emperor' is Dai Yao!
Dai Yao possesses twin martial souls!
This secret must be kept hidden; the more people who know, the greater the risk of Dai Yao being exposed. However, everyone present, except for Serpent Spear, is of a higher status than him, and he has no right to speak. Therefore, even though he is extremely anxious, he is still helpless.
Lion Douluo, on the other hand, remained calm and composed, his eyes like a deep, unfathomable pool, making it impossible for anyone to guess his thoughts.
Qian Renxue's eyes flickered. 'Asura Emperor' was Dai Yao, and she wouldn't reveal Dai Yao's identity, so she said:
"It was the Asura Emperor who helped me leave the Heaven Dou Empire. He has been helping me for the past month. We traveled by boat eastward along the Canglan River into the sea, then sailed south along the coastline. After returning to land, I arrived at Jialing Pass, while he was already on his way back to Wuhun City."
Upon hearing this, Lion Douluo said regretfully:
"What a pity. I was just wondering who is stronger, this genius young man or Dai Yao, who is currently recognized by the Spirit Hall as the strongest among the younger generation?"
Lion Douluo's words immediately garnered the approval of many, and several of the elders even began to argue about it seriously.
Qian Renxue couldn't help but glance at Lion Douluo. If Lion Douluo knew that Dai Yao was the 'Asura Emperor', these elders would probably be speechless with astonishment. Thinking of this, a faint smile involuntarily appeared on Qian Renxue's face.
The Serpent Spear Douluo, who had been keeping a close eye on Qian Renxue, was startled when he saw the smile on her face. Even after being by Qian Renxue's side for so long, he had never seen her smile before.
He gritted his teeth slightly and quickly said:
"Young Master, the porcupine and I abandoned you and fled alone. We beg your forgiveness."
Qian Renxue glanced at the Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo, and said in a deep voice:
"This is not your fault. Your decision to flee and preserve your strength was the right one. The failure of the Heaven Dou Palace Coup is entirely my fault. If I hadn't been so arrogant, Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect wouldn't have had the chance to control the Heaven Dou Empire."
She certainly understood that the best option for Serpent Spear and Porcupine Douluo to escape the Heaven Dou Empire was for them. However, compared to Dai Yao risking his life to bring her away from the Heaven Dou Empire, the choices of these two Title Douluo were not so correct. It should be noted that she still had some grudges against Dai Yao at that time, and Dai Yao saved her without any selfish motives.
This is why she trusts Dai Yao so much.
Qian Renxue's words brought a sigh of relief to both Serpent Spear and Porcupine. Back then, the two of them abandoned Qian Renxue and fled the Heaven Dou Empire alone. After the six Grand Elders arrived at Jialing Pass, if it weren't for Azure Phoenix Douluo's intervention, they would have been killed by Lion Douluo and Demon Subduing Douluo.
Qian Renxue glanced at everyone present, and finally fixed her gaze on the old man who was sitting at the head of the left-hand side, but who had remained silent.
The reason the Clear Sky Sect was able to emerge from seclusion was because this person's link in the chain went wrong. Moreover, after the Clear Sky Sect emerged from seclusion, this person did not pass on any information to the Spirit Hall. Although Qian Renxue's arrogance was one of the reasons for the failure of the palace coup plan, the root cause lay with this person.
Qian Renxue stared at the Second Elder and slowly said:
"Second Elder, I had a question back in Heaven Dou City. You were clearly suppressing the Haotian Sect, so why was the Haotian Sect able to appear in the Heaven Dou Empire without us receiving any news? Can you explain this?"
In his haste, Demon-Slaying Douluo tried to explain for Golden Crocodile Douluo, but Golden Crocodile Douluo raised his hand to stop him, coughed a few times, and sighed, saying:
"Seventh Brother, let me explain it myself."
He slowly raised his head, meeting Qian Renxue's questioning gaze, and said with a pained expression:
"Young Master, it was not my wish to release the Haotian Sect. I still remember that day when I was cultivating at the Haotian Sect's mountain gate, a black-haired man suddenly appeared in front of me. As soon as he appeared, he immediately attacked me. To my horror, I was no match for him, and I didn't even have the strength to fight back."
"Finally, I was knocked off a cliff by that man and lost consciousness. I only woke up recently."
Upon hearing this, even Qian Renxue was deeply shocked. Golden Crocodile Douluo was a level 98 Super Douluo, and very few people surpassed him in strength. Besides her grandfather, only the Sea God Douluo Poseidon and the former Haotian Douluo Tang Chen remained.
"Could it be Tang Chen?"
Qian Renxue asked in a cold voice.
Golden Crocodile Douluo shook his head, a hint of trepidation appearing on his face, and said:
"It wasn't Tang Chen. I'm older than Tang Chen. I've met Tang Chen, so I'm sure that person wasn't him. Although that person had the same domineering aura as Tang Chen, the difference is that Tang Chen's aura was overflowing, and when he fought, it was like a storm, leaving no room for anyone to fight back."
"The domineering aura emanating from that person was extremely restrained. When he made a move, his power was immense and flawless, just like a god among mortals."
Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell into a deep silence. Even the Spirit Hall had to treat a peerless powerhouse who had never appeared in the world before with utmost caution.
If Dai Yao were present, he would immediately know that the black-haired man mentioned by Golden Crocodile Douluo was none other than Di Tian, the Beast God of the Star Dou Great Forest.
Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo exchanged a glance and interjected:
"Young Master, Old Ghost and I also have something to say."
Qian Renxue snapped out of her reverie, turned her head, glanced coldly at the two of them, and said indifferently:
"You tell me."
The two guys in front of her were the ones who wiped out the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan. They had time to destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, but not time to come to Heaven Dou City to rescue her; it truly chilled her to the bone.
Of course, these Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo are Bibi Dong's people, and they cannot go against Bibi Dong's wishes. Qian Renxue understands this, so she does not blame them.
Chrysanthemum Douluo slowly lowered his head, lost in thought. His usual soft voice disappeared, replaced by an unusually solemn tone:
"Young Master, actually, after we wiped out the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, we were preparing to rush to Heaven Dou City to help you. However, on the way there, we encountered the black-haired man that the Second Elder mentioned. He shattered my and Old Ghost's Martial Soul Fusion Technique with just one palm."
Even now, Chrysanthemum Douluo still feels a lingering fear.
With a single palm strike, he shattered their martial soul fusion technique, which shows just how terrifying this person is.
"After the Martial Soul Fusion Technique was broken, both Old Ghost and I were seriously injured. We thought we were going to die soon, but unexpectedly, that person did not take our lives. Instead, he let us go. Now it seems that he only wanted to prevent us from going to help the young master."
"Chrysanthemum Douluo said in a deep voice."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's face darkened considerably.
She hadn't expected that the Spirit Hall's reinforcements hadn't arrived for such a reason. However, Qian Renxue firmly believed that if she were truly in any mortal danger, that woman would definitely stand by and watch coldly...
However, a few questions remain. If that black-haired man was so powerful, why didn't he simply go to Heaven Dou City and capture her, instead resorting to such a furtive method to help the Clear Sky Sect and Tang San? Furthermore, who exactly is this person? Why had she never heard of him before?
Numerous doubts crowded into Qian Renxue's mind, leaving her at a loss.
After a long pause, Qian Renxue slowly raised her head and said:
"Second Elder, you should return to the Hall of Offerings to rest as soon as possible. You are the pillar of the Spirit Hall, and you cannot afford to make any mistakes. As for the black-haired man you mentioned, I will report to the Grand Elder after we return to the Spirit Hall, and let him make a decision. Only another Peerless Douluo is qualified to deal with a Peerless Douluo."
"As for Elder Chrysanthemum Demon, Elder Serpent Spear, and Elder Porcupine, you will come back to the Spirit Hall with me. His Holiness the Pope is still waiting for us."
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A moment later, standing atop the Jialing Pass, gazing at the densely packed army of the Heavenly Dou Empire in the distance, Qian Renxue's thoughts drifted into the distance. A touch of melancholy appeared on her usually cold face.
Time is passing so slowly...
Gazing in the direction Dai Yao had left, she sighed softly. (End of Chapter)