Above the cloudless azure vault, the Angel wielding the Angelic Holy Sword seemed to raise a brilliant sun, a strike capable of shattering mountains, rivers, and celestial bodies alike. Opposite her, the hundred-meter-long dragon of elemental energy and dragon swords swirling around the Bone Dragon transformed into a streak of flowing light, meeting the Holy Sword with majestic momentum.
"Sword Art: Dragon Domain Heaven Breaker!"
As the swirling dragon engaged the Holy Sword, the Bone Dragon's fourth black soul ring lit up. In the next instant, the Bone Dragon traversed a Spatial Portal and appeared directly behind the Angel. With his spatial abilities, Gu Xuan's mobility was far beyond the reach of ordinary Soul Masters—a trait that had earned Gu Rong the title of the most eccentric Titled Douluo.
His fifth black soul ring blazed as endless annihilation power condensed upon the Bone Dragon's darkgold right claw.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Evil God's Annihilating Thunder!"
The dragon claw, carrying an invincible aura, pressed toward the Angel's back. At this moment, the Angel was struggling against the Sword Dragon and clearly held the upper hand; in just a few breaths, she would cleave the spirit dragon apart. However, that brief window left her trapped in a pincer attack. Having poured all her soul power into this ultimate strike, she was defenseless.
The Angelic Holy Sword sliced the spirit dragon in two, but the Bone Dragon's claw struck her back simultaneously. Endless annihilation energy rapidly dissolved the Angelic Avatar. The Angel stumbled, desperately turning to swing her sword. By the time the Holy Sword fell, the Bone Dragon had already vanished into another Spatial Portal.
Under the influence of the Time Domain, Gu Xuan reappeared behind her once more. This time, it wasn't a soul skill, but a soul bone ability. The dark gold right claw erupted with intense light, its sharpness enough to rend the heavens, and descended upon the spot already wounded by the fifth soul skill.
"Darkgold Terrorclaw Soul Bone Skill: Darkgold Penetration!"
This was the second ability of the Darkgold Terrorclaw. While its range was smaller than the Sky-Tearing Claw, its piercing power was several times greater.
*Boom!*
The Angel had no time to react. The moment the claw hit, she stumbled, and the dragon claw pierced straight through her back.
"Ah!"
The Angel let out a mournful cry! Her form began to dissipate, followed by Qian Renxue's delicate body falling from the sky. Blood sprayed from her lips, her aura instantly becoming withered.
'To think... I worked hard for three years to reach such heights, yet I am still not your match?' Qian Renxue looked up at the Bone Dragon with a profound, complex gaze. Her soul power was exhausted, and with her Martial Soul Avatar broken, she was weak to the extreme.
Just as she was about to lose consciousness, she saw a stalwart figure growing larger in her peripheral vision. The feeling of falling vanished, replaced by a broad, solid chest. Feeling the vigorous heartbeat and warmth, Qian Renxue could no longer hold on; she closed her eyes, and the world fell into silence.
Gu Xuan had deactivated his Martial Soul Avatar. He held Qian Renxue as they drifted toward the ground. His Sword Dragon Eight Wings had been severed by her final strike; though they were under his control, it would take at least half a month to recover. Since the wings were fused with him, their destruction felt as if eight of his ribs had been snapped.
Stepping onto the damaged wings, Gu Xuan carried her back to the cave. Due to the battle, not a single soul beast remained within a thousand meters. After laying her down, Gu Xuan swallowed a pill and fed one to her as well. He sat cross-legged behind her, placing his palms on her back.
Mellow soul power flowed into her, stabilizing her chaotic breath. Gradually, color returned to her face. Two hours later, Gu Xuan had recovered significantly, and his internal injuries were mending. Qian Renxue finally stirred, waking up on the Thousand-Year Snow-Fox Mink blanket Gu Xuan had laid out for her.
Seeing his peerless face, she thought of everything he had just done and sighed softly. "Xiao Xuan, what exactly did you experience these past two years? How is it that after all my sacrifices, I am still not your match?"
Gu Xuan opened his eyes immediately. Qian Renxue froze. 'Did... did he hear that?'
"I experienced a lot," Gu Xuan said, making her even more nervous. "If you understood my journey, you'd see your loss wasn't in vain."
'He heard me!' she thought, her heart tightening.
"However," Gu Xuan's tone shifted, "Xiao Xuan? Why is the Saintess Sister calling me so affectionately? Have you been thinking of me these past two years?"
Qian Renxue avoided his gaze, sitting up and arguing, "I just accept my loss. I was simply adapting in advance."
A smile bloomed on Gu Xuan's handsome face. "Adapting in advance? Then you should be calling me 'Husband'!"
"You!" Her face flushed crimson. "Don't push your luck!"
Seeing her lack of real resistance, Gu Xuan realized she had likely harbored designs on him for a long time. He stood up, looking down at her. "In that case, come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan in two months, wearing a wedding dress. If I have to pick everyone up one by one, there won't be enough time."
Qian Renxue's expression chilled instantly. Right—even if she became his woman, she wasn't the only one. She was the "Sixth"! With her talent, she accepted losing to Gu Xuan, but why should those other women stand above her? She turned away under the blanket and snorted, "I lost to you, but your other women haven't beaten me. If you want me to be the sixth, let's see if they have the strength."
Gu Xuan frowned. If the relationship between his wives wasn't handled well, it would be a headache. He leaned down close to her, speaking softly, "You are a descendant of the Angel Clan; why fixate on a mere joke? In my heart, you are all equally important. There is no 'greater' or 'lesser'."
"The reason you are the sixth is simply because you are the sixth woman I've made a marriage pact with. Actually, if we're being technical, you're the seventh. Our three-year promise didn't count as an engagement back then, and Xue Ke is ranked ahead of you!"
Qian Renxue whipped her head around, a trace of a smile appearing. "Are you sure about that?"
Gu Xuan blinked, then nodded. "Otherwise? In my heart, there truly is no ranking."
Suddenly, her features shifted rapidly. "Big Brother Xue," Xue Qinghe, appeared before him.
'I'll be damned...' Gu Xuan hadn't expected her to be so blunt now that the secret was out. But he had to keep playing his part.
"Xue... Big Brother Xue?" Gu Xuan frowned. "Qian Renxue, what is the meaning of this?"
The shapely "Xue Qinghe" smiled. "Exactly what you see. I shouldn't be the seventh now, right? I knew you before any of them."
Gu Xuan didn't answer that. Instead, he asked, "When did you start impersonating Xue Qinghe? Is Spirit Hall plotting against the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Qian Renxue had no intention of hiding it anymore. She loved him, and since she lost, she would marry him in two months. Hiding the truth was pointless. She planned to tell him her plan; with his talent, they would reach the peak together. Using his power to unify Heaven Dou and then joining with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to rule the continent—wasn't that a better dream?
She told him everything about infiltrating the empire at twelve. She wanted to bridge the gap between them, knowing how well he treated Dugu Yan. She had even witnessed their kiss in the garden pavilion! That was his first kiss!
After listening, Gu Xuan gave her a look of mock betrayal. "So all these years, you've had designs on me? When I told you I liked you, you were secretly laughing behind my back, weren't you?"
"You... for a Saintess, you really enjoy 'grooming' your own husband, don't you?"
Qian Renxue stared at him, stunned that this was his takeaway. Her face darkened. "Just tell me, did I know you before them or not?"
Gu Xuan sneered. "Aren't you still the sixth to be engaged?" He looked her over. "And if you had stayed in this body and face, our kids would be in primary—no, junior soul master academy by now."
She blushed and spat, "Lecher! Lustful thief! I don't know what I saw in you to like someone like this!"
Despite her words, she didn't hide her feelings. Gu Xuan wondered if he had "infected" her with his personality. "Anyway," he said, turning serious, "since you told me your plan, it means you want to cooperate to unify the continent?"
Qian Renxue nodded, her blush fading. "When I become the ruler of a nation, you will be the Emperor's man. Is that enough for your vanity?"
'Uh...' Gu Xuan truly wondered if she was born this way rather than taught by him. He shook his head. "I'm afraid that wish won't come true."
She frowned. "Why? You don't want to become a God?"
"It's because I must become a God that you won't be able to establish an Angelic Kingdom," he replied.
"Why? With my help, wouldn't it be easier to reach that realm?"
Gu Xuan hadn't planned to reveal his full strategy so soon, but for domestic harmony, he had to. "I currently have no Godly inheritance. The path I am taking is to become a God through my own cultivation!"
"Impossible!" she cried. "How could you reach this level in under two years on your own?"
To her, there was no other explanation for his growth. But she knew he wouldn't lie to her. If he had no inheritance, how was he matching her—and how did he have two hundred-thousand-year rings?
Gu Xuan sat down and explained everything: from Slaughter City to the Soul Spirit method, his seventh ring, and the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings. He hid nothing. Only by showing her his true potential and background could she truly let go of her own goals and follow him. It was the only way to prevent future suspicion and ensure family harmony.
Qian Renxue was left speechless. He didn't spend six months recovering? He went to Slaughter City? And this Soul Spirit method... it was terrifying! If he unified the continent and popularized this, he would be the greatest Emperor in the history of Douluo. At that point, self-creating Godhood wouldn't be a dream—it would be an inevitability.
(End of Chapter)
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