Chapter 384: The Nine Trials of the Angel God
Not long after the incident in the Heaven Dou Empire, Spirit Hall received the news. The very next day, Qian Daoliu personally visited the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
This was Yu Tianlin's first time seeing Qian Daoliu.
He did not look like an old man over a hundred years old. Instead, he resembled a man in his thirties or forties. There was not the slightest trace of spirit power fluctuation around him, making him seem like an ordinary person.
After arriving at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Qian Daoliu went straight to the point and proposed taking Qian Renxue back.
Yu Yuanzhen, who already had his own plan, naturally would not agree so easily. He stated that if Qian Daoliu wanted to take her away, he had to pay a price.
At first, Qian Daoliu did not take this so-called price seriously and readily agreed.
However, when Yu Yuanzhen demanded one of Spirit Hall's Legacy Spirit Bones, Qian Daoliu's expression instantly changed.
These six Legacy Spirit Bones were far too important. They were connected to the Angel God and absolutely could not be lost. Naturally, he would not agree.
Unfortunately, even if Qian Daoliu turned hostile, it was useless.
Yu Yuanzhen's strength was enough to block him, making it impossible for him to forcibly take Qian Renxue away.
Moreover, Qian Renxue was currently in the hands of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. If Qian Daoliu's actions provoked them too much, they might very well kill Qian Renxue immediately.
Although Qian Daoliu felt that with him as a deterrent, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would not dare go that far, he did not dare gamble.
After all, only he and Qian Renxue currently possessed the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. If Qian Renxue died, the Legacy of the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul would be severed.
Under these circumstances, after a period of stalemate, Qian Daoliu chose to concede. He exchanged one Legacy Spirit Bone for Qian Renxue.
After all, the absorption requirements for Spirit Hall's six Legacy Spirit Bones were extremely strict. For example, the previous Pope had only absorbed one or two pieces.
Even with greater talent, if one could not become a Deity, they could only absorb five pieces at most. Therefore, temporarily losing one piece did not matter too much.
Of course, Qian Daoliu would definitely not allow this Legacy Spirit Bone to be lost forever. He would certainly find a way to retrieve it.
However, Yu Yuanzhen personally carried this Spirit Bone with him. Unless Yu Yuanzhen was killed, it would be impossible to take it away.
And killing Yu Yuanzhen?
No one on the entire Douluo Continent could accomplish that. Even the strongest could only slightly suppress him, unless a true Deity appeared.
After returning to Spirit City with Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu brought her into the Elder Palace.
Deep inside the main hall of the Elder Palace stood a pure gold Seraphim statue. It was ten meters tall and looked incomparably majestic.
At this moment, Qian Renxue stood before the Seraphim statue, pouting in dissatisfaction. Only in front of Qian Daoliu would she reveal this side of herself.
"It's alright, Xue'er." Seeing this, Qian Daoliu smiled helplessly. "This time, it wasn't your fault. Since Yu Yuanzhen personally intervened, it was completely normal for your plan to fail."
"I'm not angry because the plan failed," Qian Renxue said. "I'm angry that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan used me as a hostage to exchange for a Legacy Spirit Bone."
Qian Daoliu said calmly, "The Legacy Spirit Bone is indeed a problem, but it doesn't matter. Let the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan keep it for a while. We will retrieve it sooner or later."
Hearing her grandfather's words, Qian Renxue nodded seriously. In her heart, she secretly resolved that she would personally seize that Legacy Spirit Bone back in the future and wash away this humiliation.
"Let's not talk about this anymore," Qian Daoliu said. "Since you have returned, Xue'er, come with me to receive the assessment."
"Assessment?" Qian Renxue tilted her head, clearly not understanding.
"Follow me."
Qian Daoliu did not explain further and walked directly out of the Elder Palace. Qian Renxue quickly followed.
The two left the Elder Palace and soon entered the nearby Douluo Hall.
Like the Elder Palace, the Douluo Hall also contained a ten-meter-tall pure gold Seraphim statue.
However, unlike the statue in the Elder Palace, the Seraphim statue inside the Douluo Hall seemed to possess a soul. It gave off the feeling of a supreme powerhouse.
"Kneel down. Calm your mind and focus your spirit," Qian Daoliu instructed as he brought Qian Renxue before the Seraphim statue.
Although Qian Renxue was not entirely sure what was happening, she knew Qian Daoliu would never harm her. She followed his instructions, placing both hands on her chest, kneeling before the statue, closing her eyes, and focusing her spirit.
Qian Daoliu stood silently nearby, observing Qian Renxue's condition.
Just like that, one hundred and eight days passed.
During this time, Qian Renxue neither ate nor drank. Her spirit was drawn in by the Seraphim statue before her, and her heart became as still as water.
"Has your heart calmed down now?"
Qian Daoliu, who had accompanied her for one hundred and eight days, suddenly spoke.
However, Qian Renxue seemed not to hear him. She quietly maintained her posture.
Seeing that Qian Renxue had completely settled down, Qian Daoliu walked between her and the Seraphim statue.
He raised a finger, and a stream of golden flame immediately burst forth from the long sword in the Seraphim statue's hand, enveloping Qian Renxue.
As the golden flame circulated, golden light screens gradually appeared before Qian Renxue.
One.
Two.
Finally, a total of nine golden light screens floated in front of her.
"The Nine Trials of the Angel?"
Qian Daoliu clearly had not expected this scene. A look of astonishment flashed in his eyes.
"Xue'er actually possesses such talent?"
He knew exactly what the Nine Trials of the Angel meant.
Just as joy rose in his heart, he suddenly recalled something, and his expression instantly became somewhat grim.
"This is going to be troublesome. The Angel God Armor..."
While Qian Daoliu was rapidly thinking about the issue of the Angel God Armor, Qian Renxue slowly opened her eyes and looked at him in confusion.
She only felt that some information had suddenly been stuffed into her mind. She had no idea what was happening and urgently needed Qian Daoliu to explain.
Qian Daoliu could only temporarily set aside the matter of the Angel God Armor and said to Qian Renxue, "Xue'er, if there were eight light screens before you, then your future achievements would be like your grandfather's."
"But now, there are nine light screens in front of you. This means that in the future, you will surpass your grandfather."
"As for how you will surpass me, you will need to complete the Nine Trials of the Angel. Your grandfather will accompany you throughout this process."
"I will listen to Grandfather," Qian Renxue nodded slightly.
She had always trusted her grandfather.
Seeing this, Qian Daoliu thought to himself, Since Xue'er has gained the recognition of the Angel God, I must help her clear all obstacles.
We must find a way to retrieve that piece of Angel God Armor.
But the moment he thought of this, Qian Daoliu inevitably felt troubled.
Yu Yuanzhen's strength was not inferior to his. Trying to take the Spirit Bone back from Yu Yuanzhen was simply unrealistic.
I can only wait until Xue'er grows stronger. Then, we will act together.
Qian Daoliu believed that since his granddaughter had obtained the acknowledgment of the Angel God, it should not take long for her to cultivate to his current realm.
When that time came, with the two of them working together, they should be able to retrieve the Spirit Bone from Yu Yuanzhen.
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