"I couldn't catch him."
After a long silence, Qian Daoliu finally spoke. Even now, his voice still carried a trace of anger.
"How is that possible?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo was baffled.
"Even with a 100,000-Year Soul Beast Sacrifice, he shouldn't have exceeded level 93 at most. Besides, he was still carrying significant injuries."
Before he could finish speaking, Golden Crocodile Douluo suddenly had a bold speculation.
"Could it be that Tang Chen has really returned? No, then why didn't he show himself... and watch his own son die on the battlefield?"
"Unless Tang Chen has truly achieved his wish, he doesn't possess that level of power."
Qian Daoliu affirmed, slowly raising his head and looking in Golden Crocodile Douluo's direction—he had sensed a familiar aura approaching.
"!!!"
Jin E's pupils contracted. Why Tang Chen disappeared, others might not know, but members of the Clear Sky School and the Hall of Worship were aware of the reason. For a promise, to surpass the limits and reach level 100 to become a god!
Jin E said incredulously, "Big brother, are you saying that what stands behind Tang Hao is no longer as simple as a Soul Master?!"
"I don't know."
Qian Daoliu slowly shook his head. He had no evidence; it was all baseless speculation. Even their ancestors couldn't offer him any guidance. All he could do was, once he confirmed that Qian Renxue had the qualifications to become a god, help her ascend as quickly as possible! Use Soul Masters to deal with Soul Masters, and let gods deal with gods!
Thump.
A faint heartbeat sounded in his ears. Golden Crocodile Douluo quickly turned his head to look at the entrance to the main hall.
Qian Daoliu, sensing the sacred aura that had grown several times stronger compared to half a month ago, couldn't hide the profound astonishment in his eyes. Slowly withdrawing his gaze, he said softly, "Jin E, tell me about Little Xue and the others' experiences over the past half month."
"Alright."
Golden Crocodile Douluo also withdrew his gaze and nodded, reporting everything in detail.
"Big brother, I escorted them all the way to Heaven Dou City, found the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Dugu Family, and went to the central area of Sunset Forest—a medicinal garden belonging to the Dugu Family, a rare treasure land that might not appear once in ten million years..."
...
At the corner of the passageway, Qian Renxue pressed her body tightly against the wall, silently listening to Jin E and the others' conversation. She hadn't returned to her residence immediately; instead, she wanted to come see Qian Xunji's remains and share about this journey. But she never expected to stumble upon such an unexpected revelation!
Even though Jin E and the others hadn't spoken too explicitly, Qian Renxue could still understand: behind her half-father's killer, there was very likely a level 100 powerhouse! In simpler terms, a god!
Qian Renxue bit her red lips, clenched her delicate fists, and couldn't help but feel increased pressure in her heart—along with intense indignation! If not for this, would Qian Xunji not have died? At the very least, Bi Bi Dong wouldn't have gotten this opportunity!
Qian Renxue gritted her silver teeth, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but be tinged with a cold, fierce aura. So it seemed... she had one more reason why she absolutely had to become a god!
"Big brother, that's roughly what Little Xue and the others experienced over the past half month."
As Golden Crocodile Douluo's words fell, Qian Daoliu's face was full of amazement and some joy. He firmly pressed his palm against the coffin lid.
"Forty-seventh rank Soul Grandmaster, with a Ten Thousand Year Fourth Ring."
"Good, excellent!"
Qian Daoliu's eyes already held anticipation, as if he could already see the Angel Saint Radiance once again illuminating the world!
"I always feel that kid Ye Tian has many undisclosed secrets. Those weapons that can be activated without Soul Power are unheard of," analyzed Golden Crocodile Douluo.
He held no malice toward Ye Tian, merely some curiosity.
"Heh," Qian Daoliu smiled faintly, stating matter-of-factly, "For such a freak, it would be strange if he didn't have secrets."
"That's true," Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded slightly.
"As for those weapons, compared to the lost Soul Guidance Device Era, they still fall far short," Qian Daoliu straightened up and sighed with his head held high. "Times change. The legendary, brilliantly radiant Soul Guidance Device Era, washed away by time, now only leaves behind fragments in books and relics in ruins. Perhaps Ye Tian's pills and weapons might bring transformation to this world too?"
As he spoke, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but glance at Jin E with amusement.
"For example, an era where everyone becomes a Soul Master, or perhaps... the birth of an entirely new, more noble profession than Soul Masters—'Alchemists.'"
"Oh? Does elder brother value this child so highly?" Jin E's eyes held surprise.
"Haha..." Qian Daoliu chuckled. Qian Renxue's progress and the surprises brought by Ye Tian had lessened his anger and sorrow considerably. Gazing in the direction where Qian Renxue was, as if hinting at something, he murmured, "As long as he remains with our Spirit Hall, our Qian Family will forever support him."
"But if circumstances change, even though I anticipate his future... I cannot guarantee that the people of Spirit Hall would sit back and watch themselves be left behind by the times."
"..."
Jin E was momentarily stunned. He knew these words weren't just meant for him.
Yet he understood—if Ye Tian truly possessed such capability, for those Soul Masters caught in the tide of era transformation, especially the original beneficiaries, there would undoubtedly be only two paths... either follow behind a certain power, going with the flow to scavenge leftovers, or do everything to prevent the possible transformation—by eliminating Ye Tian!
In the shadows, Qian Renxue felt both shock and delight.
She hadn't expected Qian Daoliu's evaluation of Ye Tian to reach such heights.
But her grandfather's thoughts aligned with her own—back when she learned that Ye Tian's pills could enhance Innate Soul Power, she had pondered what impact it would have if Ye Tian spread his pills throughout the world!
The profession of Soul Master would undoubtedly lose its nobility.
Coupled with those weapons, most Soul Masters might even become worthless!
But Qian Renxue believed Qian Daoliu's worries were unnecessary.
She would hold Ye Tian tightly! Firmly grasping the future...
Thinking of Ye Tian, Qian Renxue couldn't help but smile, stepping out from her hiding spot.
She didn't believe that Qian Daoliu and the other hadn't noticed her eavesdropping.
Without even greeting them, she walked over on her own and knelt before Qian Xunji's coffin.
Lifting her gaze to meet Qian Daoliu's, she stated firmly, "Grandfather, you must believe in me."
"Haha... Of course, grandfather believes in Little Xue's capabilities," Qian Daoliu responded with a light laugh, his eyes filled with relief. The heavy burden on his heart had now dissipated.
Even if Tang Hao had the backing of a god, so what? Given time, their Spirit Hall might still be able to fight!
——
Wisteria Residence.
As steam rose from the kitchen, Ye Tian had already stripped bare and immersed himself in the hot water.
Bi Bi Dong left her warhorse at the foot of the mountain and raced all the way back. Moving faster and faster, she pushed open the gates of Wisteria Residence in less than half an hour.
Gazing at the familiar surroundings, her tightly wound nerves gradually began to relax.
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