Bibi Dong's eyes held not a trace of emotion, a kind of near-deathly indifference. Even Qian Renxue found such a gaze somewhat difficult to bear.
Setting aside the messy affairs surrounding Bibi Dong as a person, her own strength was beyond question.
Her twin martial souls, Death Spider Emperor and Soul-Eating Spider Emperor, were each extremely rare top-tier beast martial souls. Although her soul ring configuration was slightly lacking, the sheer number more than compensated, making her overwhelmingly powerful.
In terms of soul power cultivation, she was also among the very top few in the current era. Many years ago, she had already stepped into the Limit Douluo realm, but due to the restrictions of the Rakshasa God Trial, she had been able to display only ninety-eighth-level strength.
This restriction had accompanied her throughout nearly her entire God Trial. The endless physical and mental torment had nearly driven her completely insane, though she herself was hardly a normal human to begin with…
Toward Qian Renxue, her only daughter, Bibi Dong's attitude and even her emotions were extremely complex and contradictory.
She hated the Angel Clan. This hatred had been carved into her bones and blood ever since that incident. Yet on the other hand, without the Angel Clan, there would be no Bibi Dong. This was a fact she could not change even in death.
Thus, in this contradiction, she frantically rejected Qian Renxue and spoke viciously toward her. But in this process, the one suffering torment and pain was not only Qian Renxue. Bibi Dong had long since stopped thinking about the root of it all, yet she could not deny that she could not sever all her feelings for Qian Renxue. This was the instinct and love of a mother. But in the end, all of it had turned into knives that fell behind Qian Renxue, ruthlessly severing everything…
Back then, when she took Hu Liena as her disciple, it was partly because she valued Hu Liena's talent, and partly for a reason even she herself did not fully understand. She only knew that with Hu Liena by her side, the empty part in her heart seemed to be temporarily filled. Yet watching Hu Liena grow up happily beside her, she would uncontrollably think of Qian Renxue leaving again and again in tears and disappointment. This feeling made her very uncomfortable.
Toward everything Qian Renxue had said, Bibi Dong chose silence. Perhaps at this moment, she simply did not know what to say.
Qian Renxue's own mood, however, was unusually calm. Facing Bibi Dong, she felt neither the anger and hatred she had once imagined, nor any excitement. Instead, there was only a flat indifference, as if facing a stranger.
"Bibi Dong, you should understand that there is nothing for us to talk about. You're coming to find me is not a good thing in itself…"
Bibi Dong raised her head and looked at Qian Renxue's face, which bore some resemblance to Qian Xunji's. A trace of obscure disgust flashed in her eyes, but she still said:
"Oh?"
"Qian Renxue… after so many years, you've certainly become open-minded. But I am your mother. This is a fact you cannot change…"
Qian Renxue laughed coldly. A golden longsword appeared in her hand, its sharp tip pointing straight at Bibi Dong. She then said in a cold voice:
"Perhaps it once was. But now there is no longer any relationship between us. To me, you are nothing more than my father's murderer, and the greatest obstacle to the Angel Clan's resurgence…"
A red light flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes. She spoke again:
"This is what your Angel Clan and the Spirit Hall owe me. You can never escape it…"
"Enough!"
Qian Renxue shouted angrily. Immediately, seven soul rings rose beneath her feet. The seventh, a red soul ring, flickered with a bewitching color. In an instant, the Six-Winged Angel martial soul possessed her body. The dazzling golden light almost illuminated the entire night sky.
"Bibi Dong, the Spirit Hall has never owed you anything…"
"Ask yourself honestly: your life was given to you by the Spirit Hall. All your knowledge and resources were also given by the Spirit Hall. The Spirit Hall gave you a bright and brilliant future. The Spirit Hall gave you a life full of prospects. It was the Spirit Hall that gave you, this bitch, everything. Yet you were still not satisfied…"
"That waste Yu Xiaogang is nothing but a stupid dog that even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan didn't want. Yet you, Bibi Dong, treated him like a treasure. For such a stupid dog, you were willing to abandon the Spirit Hall that gave you life, even turning against it…"
"Bibi Dong, your disgusting degree can no longer be described with the term 'white-eyed wolf.' You are an extremely selfish villain, a stupid pig whose brain was muddled by love. You even want to throw all the responsibility onto others. Your cowardice and incompetence are practically carved onto that face of yours that makes me sick. You don't even want to bear any responsibility, nor do you want to carry even the slightest bit of infamy. Bibi Dong, just live on then. Who else could live as pitiful and ridiculous a life as you…"
Qian Renxue laughed mockingly without restraint. The words came out almost instinctively, one after another. Ignoring Bibi Dong's nearly shattered calm expression and the endless emotions hidden in her eyes, Qian Renxue only felt an incomparable comfort in her heart. The resentment that had built up over so many years finally dissipated a little. For a moment, her entire being seemed to feel somewhat lighter.
Bibi Dong simply listened quietly to Qian Renxue's words. But then, the expression on her face crumbled inch by inch, like a beast losing control. The next moment, a crisp slap sounded. A bright red palm print suddenly appeared on Qian Renxue's snow-white cheek. Her whole body staggered back several steps, and a trace of fresh blood appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"Qian Renxue, no matter what I look like, you, from beginning to end, have no right to judge me. I am your mother. This painful fact will accompany you for your entire life, making you live forever in its shadow…"
Bibi Dong looked like a madwoman. Her long hair behind her floated without wind, and the aura around her body churned violently. For a moment, the terrifying pressure forcibly suppressed even the Six-Winged Angel phantom behind Qian Renxue back into her body.
But inadvertently, Bibi Dong suddenly noticed the red mark on her own palm. In that instant, a momentary daze appeared on Bibi Dong's face. Then, the aura around her slowly returned to calm, as if she had come back to her senses in a single moment.
Bibi Dong looked somewhat speechless at Qian Renxue, who was touching her cheek with her head lowered. She then took two steps forward, but did not know what to say.
The sharp sword edge slashed across. Bibi Dong sidestepped almost instantly. Golden soul power erupted. A trace of daze flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes. Then, a lock of wine-red long hair was directly severed and scattered in the wind.
Qian Renxue's movements did not stop. Every strike was made with full force, aiming at Bibi Dong's vital points. She attacked with killing moves, showing almost no mercy…
Bibi Dong effortlessly avoided Qian Renxue's sword edge. Then, she suddenly retreated two steps. Her gaze toward Qian Renxue carried a trace of confusion and despair.
After one final look at Qian Renxue's resolute eyes, Bibi Dong decisively turned around. Her figure instantly disappeared, though her appearance carried more than a hint of fleeing in panic…
Not long after Bibi Dong's figure vanished, the golden longsword behind Qian Renxue dissipated once more. Then, as if all strength had left her body, she collapsed toward the ground…
But at that moment, Qian Daoliu's figure suddenly appeared. He easily caught Qian Renxue. Looking in the direction Bibi Dong had left, Qian Daoliu could not help but sigh softly. He then decisively took Qian Renxue away from the place and returned to the Angel Temple.
Looking at the dazed Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu sighed lightly and said:
"Little Xue, if you want a complete resolution with her, this approach is meaningless. Focus on cultivating. That is what you should be doing right now…"
"You have already wasted too much time earlier. Otherwise, with your talent, at your current age, breaking through to Title Douluo would not be impossible…"
Qian Renxue gave a miserable laugh, then quickly regained her composure. She said seriously:
"Grandfather, rest assured. I understand all these principles. From now on, I will stay inside the Angel Temple and cultivate in seclusion. Unless something major happens, I will absolutely not step out of the temple gates again…"
Qian Daoliu nodded gently. He looked up at the towering Angel statue and seemed to recall something. He then said:
"Grandfather actually has a way to raise your cultivation speed by another level, but the risk is very great. Little Xue, I know your determination and desire to become stronger, but I still hope you will seriously consider it before making your choice…"
Qian Renxue's eyes brightened. She quickly said:
"Grandfather, please tell me…"
Qian Daoliu's gaze grew distant. He spoke softly:
"Every deity, when leaving behind their inheritance, not only bestows a God Trial, but also an accompanying special space. The manifestation of this special space varies greatly. Sea God Island and the Slaughter City are examples of its materialization in the plane. But some are independent small spaces that require specific people or specific times to open. Since our clan inherited from the Angel God, such a space was naturally preserved as well…"
The anticipation in Qian Renxue's eyes grew stronger, but Qian Daoliu only sighed softly upon seeing this and continued:
"This space is extremely special. It records almost the entire life of our ancestors. Ordinary Six-Winged Angel inheritors who enter it, complete certain specific tasks, and undergo tempering can obtain generous rewards, enough to allow their soul power to surge in a short time without risk. But correspondingly, the risks are also extremely great…"
"Little Xue, you also know that the Six-Winged Angel martial soul our Angel Clan inherited comes from the ancestor. Its light attribute is practically engraved in our bones and blood. We are natural enemies of sin and darkness, and also their most terrifying blade. But while we are extremely radiant, once our minds undergo extreme changes, our own attributes are very likely to change as well, causing us to fall into darkness or even become Fallen Angels…"
"And the punishment for failing the Angel Secret Realm challenge is very simple: you will completely lose the possibility of becoming a god…"
"Therefore, although our Angel Clan has possessed this secret realm for nearly ten thousand years, very few ancestors have truly chosen to enter it. Even I did not dare take this risk, even though I myself am a failure…"
"Everything is already very clear. Little Xue, I want to hear your thoughts…"
Qian Daoliu finished explaining all the pros and cons in one breath, then quietly waited for Qian Renxue's answer.
Qian Renxue clenched her jade-like hands into fists. Countless emotions flowed through her eyes before finally turning into determination.
"Grandfather, I have decided. I want to enter the Angel Secret Realm…"
Qian Daoliu did not seem surprised by Qian Renxue's decision at all. He simply stroked her head with gratification and said:
"Grandfather believes in you. You have always been your grandfather's pride since you were young. Grandfather supports all your decisions. Grandfather also believes that one day in the future, you will surely reforge the glory of our ancestors and cast the light of the Six-Winged Angel across the entire continent…"
Qian Renxue nodded firmly. The light in her eyes burst forth once more, brighter and more dazzling than ever before. She then continued:
"Grandfather, tomorrow, please perform the inheritance God Trial ceremony for me. I think you have been waiting for this day for a very long time…"
Qian Daoliu's figure stiffened slightly. He then said slowly:
"Since Miss has made her decision, that is naturally excellent. I have waited for this day for a full hundred years. Little Xue, no matter the outcome, your grandfather will never let you walk my old path…"
Qian Renxue smiled lightly and said:
"Grandfather, rest assured. I will not disappoint you…"
After a pause, the smile on Qian Renxue's face became even more confident and radiant. Her voice also carried a trace of bold arrogance.
"Why should I only inherit the ancestor's glory? With me here, I will definitely surpass the ancestor…"
Qian Daoliu was momentarily stunned, but after regaining his senses, he also chuckled softly. In Qian Renxue, he saw his younger self. This feeling made him nostalgic yet unfamiliar. Even the blood that had been cold for so long seemed to regain some vitality at this moment, flowing once more toward passion. Qian Daoliu looked at the Angel statue and inexplicably felt that this might be the last time in his life he would feel such hot-bloodedness…
…
On the other side, in a dim secret chamber.
Bibi Dong's somewhat disheveled figure suddenly appeared, followed by a sharp, furious roar. Then came the sounds of things being smashed. Violent soul power fluctuations erupted, even distorting the surrounding space.
Only after venting did Bibi Dong collapse powerlessly onto the ground. Her entire being seemed to have lost all spirit, becoming old and decayed.
"Hehe…"
"Qian Renxue… in your eyes, have I really become that disgusting appearance…"
"How ridiculous my life has been… From the very beginning, fate seemed to be against me. Everything was clearly so good, why did it turn into this?"
Bibi Dong held her head in her hands. Her eyes were numb and confused. The aura around her was extremely dejected. She muttered to herself as if she had lost her soul, no longer bearing any trace of her previous noble appearance…
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