A day later, Gu Xuan had completely stabilized his surging power. His soul power naturally reached Rank 79 before he departed from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Once he broke through Rank 90, he would absorb the million-year soul bones left by the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings to fully forge his divine physique.
Currently, Gu Xuan's physical constitution was already comparable to a Rank 97 Super Douluo. Even using only his Martial Soul without soul skills, he could crush a Soul Saint with ease—much like how Tang Hao thrashed Zhao Wuji in the original story. This was the extent of his current strength.
Upon exiting the well, Gu Xuan bid farewell to Dugu Yan. It was time to fulfill an appointment: the three-year promise made between him and Qian Renxue during the Continental Elite Tournament. Dugu Yan had wanted to accompany him, but Gu Xuan declined; there was no need. Dugu Yan thought it over and relented. Gu Xuan had leaped to Rank 79, while she had only just reached Rank 75. He had widened the gap between them once again.
Gu Xuan left the Sunset Forest alone and headed toward the Lima Plains. Simultaneously, a secret letter was dispatched to Spirit City. Since Gu Xuan was still playing the role of someone unaware that "Xue Qinghe" was actually Qian Renxue in disguise, the letter would inevitably be intercepted and handed over to her.
His confidence to travel alone stemmed entirely from his strength. With his Gold-level second awakening, even if Qian Daoliu himself appeared, Gu Xuan was confident he could escape. That was his bottom line.
Their original duel was set for July 1st, as Gu Xuan's wedding was scheduled for his birthday on July 7th. However, it was currently only May, two months before his eighteenth birthday. He had moved the date forward because there was still no news from Ning Rongrong and the others. Gu Xuan intended to finish this fight first, then head to Sea God Island to bring his fiancées back for the wedding.
After waiting on the Lima Plains for a week, Gu Xuan was cultivating in a mountain cave when a golden meteor suddenly streaked across the sky. Moments later, a veiled Qian Renxue appeared outside.
"Qian Renxue, here to fulfill the appointment," her cold, clear voice echoed.
Gu Xuan extended his mental power and was surprised to find her alone. With his current spiritual strength, he could detect even a Rank 99 Peerless Douluo within a thousand-meter radius. He stepped out of the cave and looked up at the exquisite figure hovering in mid-air, the corners of his mouth curling upward.
"You came alone?" Gu Xuan asked.
Qian Renxue nodded. "Why? Do you want witnesses to see you lose?"
Gu Xuan's smile deepened. "Do you remember our agreement?"
"Of course," she replied. "If you lose, you are at my disposal. But why are we two months early?"
"It's true that I'll be at your disposal if I lose. But don't forget, if I win, you have to become my sixth wife," Gu Xuan said, ignoring her question about the timing.
Under her veil, Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed crimson. This brat was still fixated on that! Did he move the date up because he couldn't wait any longer? She quickly suppressed her emotions and snorted coldly. "I only submit to those stronger than me. As for you, you aren't enough."
She spoke with absolute confidence. After all, her current level was a terrifying Rank 93!
In just three years, she had jumped from Rank 74 to the Titled Douluo realm. This was a horrific rate of growth, even compared to Gu Xuan. Qian Renxue was originally the top talent on the continent; without Gu Xuan's opportunities in the Yin Yang Well, no one but Bibi Dong could have matched her. After her defeat three years ago, she had practiced with a fervor that surpassed even her mother.
In those three years, she had successfully absorbed the Angelic Raiment, finishing two years ahead of her own five-year estimate. Furthermore, after Gu Xuan "disappeared," her sense of crisis intensified. She left the Heaven Dou Empire and returned to Spirit Hall for secluded cultivation. The "Xue Qinghe" currently in the capital was merely a body double she had trained. This double had performed perfectly, reaching the same heights as the original story, waiting only for Emperor Xue Ye to pass away.
During her seclusion, she had not only absorbed the God-set soul bones but had also activated her Godly Trials! It was the trials that allowed her strength to skyrocket so rapidly. Naturally, Gu Xuan was unaware of this, or he wouldn't be so relaxed.
Gu Xuan's smile remained. "Whether I'm enough is something we'll only know after the fight. Qian Renxue, let's see just how strong you've become today."
Soul power surged around him as the Sword Dragon Eight Wings unfurled. He rose into the air to face her. Qian Renxue wasted no words; her soul rings rose one after another as her voice rang out.
"Qian Renxue. Martial Soul: Six-Winged Angel. Rank 93 Power Attack Type Titled Douluo. Title: Angel!"
Her nine rings were fully revealed: two yellow, two purple, three black, and two red!
Seeing those rings and hearing her rank, Gu Xuan's brain momentarily stalled. 'Rank 93? Two hundred-thousand-year rings? Did she steal a protagonist template too?'
'First, Feng Xiaotian reached the Soul King realm in three years out of obsession. Now, Qian Renxue wants to enslave me and breaks through to Titled Douluo in three years? Is this the original script? Are you treating me like Tang San?'
Seeing Gu Xuan dazed, a triumphant smile appeared on Qian Renxue's face. The pleasure of a successful "flex" felt great.
"Well? Do you still think you're qualified to take me as a concubine?" she teased. "Surrender now, and I'll let you keep your dignity. You can stay by my side as a personal attendant. I don't mind carrying you to the peak of this world with me!"
Gu Xuan snapped out of it, his smile vanishing. He had been overly confident—bordering on arrogant. He expected her to be a Soul Douluo at most. But seeing those two red rings, he knew he couldn't afford a single mistake. She had changed... was it because of him?
If so, she should be thanking him! Her ending in the original story wasn't great. If he was the reason for her current success, then how could he lose? She owed it to him to be his sixth wife as compensation for changing her fate!
His thoughts cleared, and he met her gaze calmly. "Surrendering before the fight isn't my style. Since you're so confident, then use your strength to conquer me!"
(End of Chapter)
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