Inside the commander's tent at Jialing Pass.
The tent was filled with incense to calm the mind, yet the atmosphere was somewhat heavy.
Qian Renxue sat regally in the main seat, wearing a long golden palace dress adorned with intricate patterns, exuding holiness and nobility, and not to be profaned.
Even when he was just sitting there quietly, the majesty of God naturally emanated from him, making others afraid to look directly at him.
Beneath the hem of her skirt, her long, shapely legs were faintly visible, adding an ultimate allure that was difficult for ordinary people to attain.
Ye Lingling entered the tent and bowed to the figure.
"Greetings, Angel God."
"No need for such formalities."
Qian Renxue's voice was clear and cold, like jade striking each other. She raised her hand, gesturing for Ye Lingling to get up.
A pair of pure golden eyes stared directly at Ye Lingling, as if trying to see through everything about her.
Silence fell over the tent for a moment.
After a long silence, Qian Renxue finally spoke, each word crystal clear.
"On the Heavenly Ranking, your master's title is the Mortal Sword Immortal."
She paused, a hint of inquiry in her eyes.
"Who exactly is he?"
Inside the command tent, the fragrance of incense wafted, yet it couldn't suppress the invisible sense of oppression.
Involuntarily, Ye Lingling recalled her master Luo Chen's face, which always carried a hint of laziness and a touch of indifference, along with his half-joking, half-serious instructions.
"Don't go around talking about my identity, or you'll face the consequences."
The thought of that so-called "family discipline" made Ye Lingling's fair neck shrink slightly, and a hint of unease flashed across her face.
She didn't want to experience her master's lesson again.
Qian Renxue, being a god, was incredibly perceptive and naturally noticed Ye Lingling's hesitation and predicament at that moment.
Her pure golden eyes remained completely still, and she did not ask any further questions.
For her, a title is not important; what matters is the value that the title represents.
"Since it's inconvenient to say, then let's just leave it at that."
Qian Renxue's tone remained aloof, but she changed the subject.
"I just want to know how strong he is."
That's the key point.
A powerful figure capable of teaching a disciple like Ye Lingling must be a force to be reckoned with.
If we can win this person over to the Spirit Empire's camp, then we will have a better chance of defeating Tang San.
Upon hearing this question, Ye Lingling's tense expression relaxed.
She raised her head, met Qian Renxue's probing gaze, and gently shook her head.
"I have no idea."
This is not a lie.
She had never seen her master truly make a move; his unfathomable depths were something she still couldn't fathom.
Qian Renxue's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.
have no idea?
However, before she could speak, Ye Lingling's clear and cold voice rang out again, carrying a sense of certainty.
"but."
She stood upright in the tent, her newly acquired nine-colored fairy robes fluttering without wind, shimmering and making her look like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting.
Her long, straight, beautiful legs were faintly visible beneath the hem of her skirt, and her bare feet were adorned with exquisite jade shoes. Every step she took seemed to resonate with the rhythm of a drumbeat.
"Even the Limit Douluo couldn't withstand a single move from his master."
The words were simple, yet they contained a power that could shake the heavens and earth.
"What?"
Even though Qian Renxue was a deity with a calm and composed mind, she couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on her face at this moment.
One move?
Limit Douluo is the pinnacle of mortals, a being only one step away from becoming a god.
Even she, without using divine power, would have no chance of instantly killing a Limit Douluo.
This Mortal Sword Immortal... is he really that strong?
Qian Renxue's golden eyes flashed, and she quickly made a judgment in her mind.
This person's strength has probably surpassed the realm of mortals. On this continent, her strength may only be below her and the Sea God Tang San.
However, that's all.
Qian Renxue made up her mind.
She inherited the divine position of a first-level deity, the Angel God, whose profound foundation is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
No matter how powerful this mortal sword immortal was, he ultimately failed to become a god.
Thinking of this, Qian Renxue's surprise quickly vanished, and she regained the calm and lofty demeanor befitting a deity.
She stopped worrying about Luo Chen's strength and turned to look at Ye Lingling.
"How is the effect of the ultimate evolution of your martial soul bestowed upon you by the Heavenly Ranking?"
That's what she's more concerned about right now.
The rewards for the Golden List always seem to exceed everyone's expectations.
Mentioning this, Ye Lingling's usually aloof and pretty face finally couldn't help but light up with excitement, as bright and beautiful as the first melting of snow.
"Very strong!"
She made no attempt to hide her joy and began to explain in detail.
"My Nine Heart Begonia has fully awakened its original healing abilities, giving rise to eight other characteristics."
"The 'Soul Breaker' can disrupt the enemy's soul power and cause their moves to collapse, while the 'Weakening' can greatly reduce the opponent's all attributes."
'Purification' can dispel all negative states and curses, and 'Illusion' can create illusions and disturb the mind.
'Rapid' can greatly increase the speed of oneself and allies, and 'Toughness' can greatly enhance defense and resistance.
"A 'highly toxic substance' capable of instantly detonating thousands of deadly poisons, and... a 'boost' that provides all-around buffs to friendly forces!"
As Ye Lingling narrated, Qian Renxue's pupils gradually contracted.
The air inside the tent seemed to freeze.
Nine characteristics!
Healing, attacking, controlling, weakening, amplifying, purifying, defending...
This is no longer a support-type martial soul.
This is clearly an impregnable war fortress! A mobile omnipotent god!
Martial Soul Evolution...
The rewards for the Golden List are incredibly generous!
Qian Renxue sat upright in the main seat, her jade hands hanging at her sides unconsciously clenching slowly.
She suddenly thought of someone.
Tang San!
Ye Lingling was only ranked nineteenth on the Heavenly Ranking, yet the rewards she received were already so extraordinary.
What would it be like if Tang San, who ranks high on the Heavenly Ranking alongside me, were to obtain the ultimate first reward?
At that time, who in this world will be his match?
no!
A resolute killing intent suddenly flashed in Qian Renxue's golden eyes.
We absolutely cannot let him get the first place reward!
It seems the time has come.
Once he receives the reward from the Golden List, it will be Tang San's death day!
...
at the same time.
Outside Jialing Pass, the main camp of the Heavenly Dou Empire.
Inside the command tent, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing stood under the tent, all injured and pale-faced, looking utterly disheveled.
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, in particular, were extremely weak, clearly indicating that they were seriously poisoned.
Yu Xiaogang paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, his face ashen.
"explain!"
"What exactly happened?!"
He stopped, turned around abruptly, and his gaze swept across the five men's faces like a knife.
"Why did they sound the retreat? Why did they end up in such a sorry state?"
(End of chapter)