Chapter 210

After Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo informed Qian Daoliu of the matter, Qian Daoliu also fell into thought, as this was indeed feasible.

Translation: After Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo told Qian Daoliu the matter, Qian Daoliu also fell into thought, because this was indeed feasible.

After Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo informed Qian Daoliu of the matter, Qian Daoliu also fell into thought, as this was indeed feasible.

Make sure we keep meaning.

In that case, they wouldn't need to go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect to arrange Qian Renxue's engagement; after all, in three years Qian Renxue would defeat Gu Xuan, making Gu Xuan hers.

Translation: In that case, they wouldn't need to go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect to arrange Qian Renxue's engagement, for after three years Qian Renxue would defeat Gu Xuan, making Gu Xuan hers.

In that case, they wouldn't need to go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect to arrange Qian Renxue's engagement; after all, in three years Qian Renxue would defeat Gu Xuan, making Gu Xuan hers.

Afterwards, Qian Daoliu looked down at Qian Renxue and said softly, "Renxue, Gu Xuan truly has extraordinary talent; do you have confidence that you can defeat him in three years?"

Translation: Afterwards Qian Daoliu looked down at Qian Renxue and said gently, "Xue'er, Gu Xuan possesses extraordinary talent; do you have confidence to defeat him in three years?"

Qian Renxue showed no hesitation, answering, "Yes. This defeat taught me that there are always greater talents out there and higher realms beyond."

Translation: Qian Renxue hesitated not at all, replying, "Yes. Today's loss made me understand that there are always people stronger and heavens beyond."

That brat truly has extraordinary talent, but I am not inferior to him; in three years' duel I will make him realize the true gap between us.

That brat truly has extraordinary talent, but I am not inferior to him; in three years' duel I will make him realize the true gap between us.

Listening to Qian Renxue's words, Qian Daoliu's face stayed calm, but his heart was overjoyed—someone could motivate Xue'er; isn't that precisely what he hoped to see?

Translation: Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qian Daoliu's expression remained normal, but his heart was overjoyed—someone could inspire Xue'er, which was exactly what he wanted to see.

Qian Daoliu replied: "If that's the case, then set aside the matter of lurking in the Tian Dou Empire for now; devote the coming time entirely to your cultivation."

Translation: Qian Daoliu replied, "If so, then set aside the matter of lurking in the Heaven Dou Empire for now; devote the coming time entirely to cultivation…"

But before Qian Daoliu could finish speaking, Qian Renxue said: "Grandfather, I don't need to do that; continuing to lurk in the Tian Dou Empire won't affect my cultivation, and within five years I am confident I can seize the Tian Dou Empire."

Translation: But before Qian Daoliu finished speaking, Qian Renxue said, "Grandfather, I don't need to do that; continuing to lurk in the Heaven Dou Empire won't hinder my cultivation, and within five years I am confident I can seize the Heaven Dou Empire."

Afterwards, Qian Renxue continued: "Please, Grandfather, bestow upon me the remaining five soul bones of the Angelic God's Armament; within five years I am confident I can absorb the Angelic God's Armament and break through to become a Titled Douluo."

Translation: Qian Renxue then continued, "Please grant me the remaining five soul bones of the Angel God Armor, Grandfather; in five years I am confident I can absorb the Angel God Armor and break through to Titled Douluo."

Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qian Daoliu's expression shifted slightly: "Xue'er, don't you know the power of the Angelic God's Armament? Forcibly absorbing all the soul bones before receiving the inheritance could very well overwhelm your body."

Translation: Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qian Daoliu's expression changed slightly: "Xue'er, do you not know the power of the Angel God Armor? Forcibly absorbing all the soul bones before receiving the inheritance could very well overwhelm your body."

Qian Renxue nodded, but thinking of Gu Xuan's ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring, she replied: "Grandfather, things depend on human effort; you have always protected me, shielding me from any risk, but now I realize that such a me is merely a flower in a greenhouse, incapable of truly standing on my own."

Translation: Qian Renxue nodded, but thinking of Gu Xuan's ten-thousand-year fourth soul ring, she replied, "Grandfather, things depend on human effort; you have always protected me, shielding me from any risk, yet now I realize that such a me is merely a flower in a greenhouse, incapable of standing truly on my own."

Therefore, Grandfather, this time I want to try, I want to rely on myself to accomplish something even you deem impossible.

Translation: "Therefore, Grandfather, this time I want to try, I want to rely on myself to accomplish what even you deem impossible."

Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qian Daoliu's heart was actually greatly relieved, for her saying this proves she has truly grown.

Translation: Hearing Qian Renxue's words, Qian Daoliu actually felt greatly relieved, for her saying this proved she had truly grown.

This failure not only did not diminish her confidence, but instead gave her greater ambition and desire.

Translation: This failure not only did not diminish her confidence, but instead gave her greater ambition and desire.

Meanwhile, hearing this, the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo stood aside, wanting to speak but hesitating, afraid to voice his thoughts.

Translation: As for Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo, hearing this he hesitated at the side, wanting to speak but daring not to.

After a long while, Qian Daoliu said calmly: "If that's the case, then take this right leg bone for now; with your current strength, absorbing this soul bone poses no problem."

Translation: After a long while, Qian Daoliu said calmly, "If so, then take this right leg bone first; with your current strength absorbing this soul bone poses no problem."

As Qian Daoliu spoke, a flash of treasure light from his right hand revealed a brocade box emitting intense golden light, which appeared before Qian Renxue.

Translation: As Qian Daoliu spoke, a flash of treasure light from his right hand brought a brocade box emitting intense golden light before Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue took the brocade box and then said: "Grandfather, I will surely not disappoint your expectations."

Translation: Qian Renxue received the box and then said, "Grandfather, Xue'er will surely not disappoint your expectations."

Qian Daoliu said softly: "Grandfather naturally believes in you, but in all things one must act within one's limits; remember to prioritize your own life, and the remaining soul bones will be sent over after you have absorbed this right leg bone."

Translation: Qian Daoliu said softly, "Grandfather naturally believes in you, but in all things one must act within one's capacity; remember to prioritize your own life, and the remaining soul bones will be sent over after you absorb this right leg bone."

Qian Renxue put away the brocade box, nodded seriously, and said: "Grandfather, the match is over; I will return first."

Translation: Qian Renxue put away the box, nodded seriously, and said, "Grandfather, the match has ended; Xue'er will return first."

Qian Daoliu waved his hand and said softly: "Go."

Translation: Qian Daoliu waved his hand and said softly, "Go."

After Qian Renxue left the hall, the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo finally spoke with some worry: "Big brother, aren't you going to tell Xue'er that the other four soul bones of the Angelic God's Armament are still on your person?"

Translation: After Qian Renxue left the hall, Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo spoke with some worry: "Elder brother, aren't you going to tell Xue'er that the other four soul bones of the Angel God Armor are still on your person?"

If Qian Renxue truly intends to attempt absorbing all the soul bones within five years, then what about you?

Translation: "If Qian Renxue truly intends to attempt absorbing all the soul bones within five years, then what about you?"

Upon hearing the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo's words, Qian Daoliu gave a carefree smile: "Old Second, you're fixated on appearances."

Translation: Hearing Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo's words, Qian Daoliu laughed carelessly: "Older brother, you're fixated on appearances."

As a descendant of the Angel lineage, it is my duty to pass on the divine position; I have waited too long for this day. Xie'er's talent is poor—he only managed to absorb one piece of the Angelic God's Armament after reaching rank seventy, whereas Qian Renxue's talent is the best in ten thousand years; she could absorb a piece of the Angelic God's Armament at rank thirty, and it is even the second-ranked head bone. Only she has hope of reaching that pinnacle.

Translation: "As a inheritor of the Angel God lineage, passing on the deity's position is my responsibility; I have waited too long for this day. Xunji's talent is poor—he only absorbed one piece of Angel God Armor after reaching rank seventy, whereas Xue'er's talent is the best in ten thousand years, able to absorb a piece of Angel God Armor at rank thirty, and moreover it is the second‑ranked skull; only she has hope of reaching that pinnacle."

The Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo sighed: "But big brother, stripping away four soul bones within five years—your body…"

Translation: Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo sighed: "But elder brother, stripping four soul bones within five years—your body…"

Before the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo could finish, Qian Daoliu interrupted: "Old Second, you underestimate the inheritance of the Angelic God. It's merely stripping away soul bones; my life won't be threatened, at most my soul power will drop, and I can simply retrain."

Translation: Before Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo finished speaking, Qian Daoliu interrupted: "Older brother, you underestimate the Angel God's inheritance. It's merely stripping soul bones; my life won't be threatened, at most my soul power will drop, and I can simply retrain."

Upon hearing this, the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo became even more agitated: "Big brother, is a drop in soul power not serious? If your strength were gone, wouldn't even Bi Bi Dong rebel against heaven?"

Translation: Upon hearing this, Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo became even more agitated: "Elder brother, is a drop in soul power not serious? If your strength were gone, wouldn't Bi Bi Dong rebel against heaven?"

Qian Daoliu laughed upon hearing: "Old Second, previously I bound you all; in the coming period I will need to rely on you. As for Bi Bi Dong, she currently lacks that strength, and even if you brothers join forces, she is no match for you."

Translation: Qian Daoliu smiled at the words: "Older brother, previously I bound you all; in the coming period I will need to rely on you. As for Bi Bi Dong, she currently lacks that strength, and even if you brothers join forces she is no match."

But…

Translation: "But…"

Old Second, no need for more words; once I begin stripping away the soul bones, my affairs will be known only to you and me, and for a period of time the Hall of Worship will need to rely on you to maintain it.

Translation: "Older brother, no need for more words; after I begin stripping the soul bones, my affairs will be known only to you, and for a time the Hall of Worship will need to rely on you to maintain it."

We are all old, no longer possessing our former vigor; therefore, during my subsequent seclusion, I need you to return to your former iron-blooded methods—when faced with indecision, show no mercy, and eliminate any threats or individuals endangering little Xue.

Translation: "We are old, our former vigor gone; thus during my seclusion after this, I need you to return to your former iron‑blooded methods—when uncertain, show no mercy, and eliminate any threat to little Xue, be it matter or person."

Do you understand?

Translation: "You, understand?"

Upon hearing this, the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo opened his mouth wanting to say something, but seeing Qian Daoliu's resolve, he found himself unable to speak.

Translation: Hearing this, Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo opened his mouth wanting to say more, but seeing Qian Daoliu's resolve, he could utter nothing.

Thereafter, the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo's entire aura became mighty and solemn as he declared: "I understand; it seems our Hall of Worship's old-timers need to reappear on the continent."

Translation: Thereafter, Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo's whole body exuded a mighty aura as he said solemnly, "I understand; it seems our few old fogies in the Hall of Worship need to reappear on the continent."

Qian Daoliu laughed heartily: "Go ahead with confidence; aside from that forbidden place, with you brothers united, where on this continent could you not go?"

Translation: Qian Daoliu laughed heartily: "Go ahead with confidence; aside from that forbidden place, you brothers united—where on this continent could you not go?"

Afterwards, Qian Daoliu finally said: "Once little Xue breaks through to become a Titled Douluo, you all must fully assist her in seizing the Tian Dou Empire, then use that as a foundation to establish a divine empire, helping her accept the Angelic God's inheritance."

Translation: Afterwards Qian Daoliu finally said, "Once little Xue breaks through to Titled Douluo, you all must fully aid her in seizing the Heaven Dou Empire, then use that as a foundation to establish a divine empire, helping her accept the Angel God's inheritance."

The Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo knelt on one knee: "Gold Crocodile… I accept the command!"

Translation: Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo knelt on one knee: "Gold Crocodile… receives the order!"

Thus, Qian Daoliu began his seclusion to strip away the four Angelic God's Armament soul bones from his body; these four soul bones are each 99,999 years old, virtually reaching the hundred-thousand-year tier of top-grade soul bones.

Translation: Thus Qian Daoliu began his seclusion to strip the four Angel God Armor soul bones from his body; these four soul bones are each ninety‑nine thousand nine hundred ninety‑nine years old, virtually approaching the hundred‑thousand‑year tier of top‑grade soul bones.

Moreover, because they bear the aura of the Angelic God, only those who possess the Six-Winged Angel martial soul can absorb this Angelic God's Armament.

Translation: Moreover, because they bear the Angel God's aura, only those possessing a Six‑winged Angel martial soul can absorb this Angel God Armor.

However, even possessing the Six-Winged Angel martial soul does not guarantee one can absorb the Angelic God's Armament, as it depends on talent.

Translation: However, even having a Six‑winged Angel martial soul does not guarantee absorption of the Angel God Armor, for it depends on talent.

Even with talent like Qian Daoliu's, he ultimately managed to absorb only four pieces of the Angelic God's Armament.

Translation: Even with talent like Qian Daoliu's, he in the end managed to absorb only four pieces of the Angel God Armor.

Meanwhile, Qian Xieji is the most worthless of their generation; he absorbed a left leg bone at rank seventy, only after breaking through rank ninety did he absorb a head bone, and then he was killed, leaving those two Angelic God's Armament pieces temporarily unclaimed. In contrast, Qian Renxue, at barely rank thirty, directly absorbed the head bone—her talent vastly surpasses even Qian Daoliu's, making her the first in ten thousand years of the Qian lineage.

Translation: As for Xunji, he is the most useless of their generation; at rank seventy he absorbed one left leg bone, and only after breaking through rank ninety did he absorb a skull, after which he was killed, leaving those two Angel God Armor pieces temporarily unclaimed. Meanwhile, Xue'er, at barely rank thirty, directly absorbed the skull; her talent far surpasses even Qian Daoliu's, making her the first in ten thousand years of the Qian lineage.

Now that Qian Renxue harbors this ambition, Qian Daoliu's heart is filled with immense gratification, so he is willing to strip away his soul bones now to pave the way for her.

Translation: Now that Xue'er harbors this ambition, Qian Daoliu's heart is filled with immense gratification, so he is willing to strip the soul bones now to pave the way for her.

Therefore, he will arrange for the Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo to leave seclusion, gradually clearing a path for Qian Renxue and removing obstacles.

Translation: Thus he will arrange for Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo to leave seclusion, gradually clearing obstacles to pave the way for Xue'er.

While the original Qian Daoliu would naturally not do this, in the final assessment of Qian Renxue he nonetheless sacrificed himself—aside from needing his mighty Angelic power to unlock her final inheritance, the Angelic God's Armament was also crucial.

Translation: While the original Qian Daoliu would naturally not do this, in the novel's final assessment of Xue'er he did sacrifice himself—aside from needing his mighty Angel God power to unlock Xue'er's final inheritance, the Angel God Armor was also crucial.

If Qian Renxue can fully absorb the completed Angelic God's Armament, she will lay the foundation for godhood, and her chances of inheriting the Angelic God's position will reach ninety percent.

Translation: If Xue'er can fully absorb the completed Angel God Armor, she will lay the foundation for godhood, and her chance of inheriting the Angel God's throne will reach ninety percent.

Because the six soul bones of the Angelic God's Armament are each virtually hundred-thousand-year level, if all are absorbed they will evolve into full hundred-thousand-year grade, granting Qian Renxue a "demigod physique."

Translation: Since the six soul bones of the Angel God Armor are each virtually hundred‑thousand‑year grade, absorbing all of them would evolve them into full hundred‑thousand‑year status, granting Xue'er a "demigod body."

Although claiming to have a demigod's body is merely an excuse, being fitted entirely with ten‑thousand‑year soul bones makes it clear how deeply it reinforces Qian Renxue's own foundation.

Translation: Though "demigod body" is merely a term, having a full set of hundred‑thousand‑year soul bones makes it easy to imagine how profoundly her foundation is strengthened.

Moreover, if Qian Daoliu strips away his soul bones to pave the way for Qian Renxue, and after she conquers the Tian Dou Empire and establishes the Angelic God Nation, relying on the faith of that nation to unlock the final inheritance, then Qian Daoliu would not need to sacrifice himself.

Translation: Moreover, if Qian Daoliu strips the soul bones to pave the way for Xue'er, and after she seizes the Heaven Dou Empire and establishes the Angel God Kingdom, relying on the kingdom's faith to unlock the final inheritance, then Qian Daoliu need not sacrifice himself.

Most importantly, although the soul power will decrease after the Angelic God Armor is removed, it can be cultivated back.

Translation: Most importantly, although stripping the Angel God Armor reduces soul power, it can be retrained back.

The only drawback is that after absorbing the Angelic God Armor, one cannot absorb any other soul bones, which does affect one's strength to a certain extent.

Translation: The sole drawback is that after absorbing the Angel God Armor, one cannot absorb other soul bones, which does affect one's strength to a degree.

However, as long as Qian Daoliu returns to rank ninety‑nine, even if he loses four soul bones, fighting a rank ninety‑eight opponent would be as easy as child's play, because it's merely a difference in realm.

Translation: However, as long as Qian Daoliu returns to rank ninety‑nine, even after losing those four soul bones, defeating a rank ninety‑eight opponent is as easy as play, for it is a matter of rank difference.

Nevertheless, during the period after losing the Angelic God Armor while he re‑cultivates to recover, Qian Daoliu's strength is indeed diminished, so he needs someone he can trust completely to guard his back.

Translation: Nevertheless, during the period when he loses the Angel God Armor and retrains to recover, Qian Daoliu's strength truly declines, so he needs someone he can trust completely to guard him.

This is also why Qian Daoliu originally became sworn brothers with the Golden Crocodile Douluo—not just out of brotherly affection, but more importantly to cultivate someone he could rely on to watch his back in the future.

Translation: This is also why Qian Daoliu originally swore brotherhood with Gold Crocodile Titled Douluo—not just for fraternal feeling, but more importantly to cultivate someone reliable to watch his back in the future.

In the original story, Qian Daoliu never reached this point, because all of his plans were ruined by Tang San.

Translation: In the original story, Qian Daoliu never reached this point, because Tang San ruined all his plans.

In the original tale, Qian Renxue's decade‑long infiltration was directly destroyed by Tang San, cutting off the path of replacing the Tian Dou Empire and establishing the Angelic God Nation.

Translation: In the original, Xue'er's decade‑plus lurking was directly destroyed by Tang San, replacing the Heaven Dou Empire and thus ending the path to founding an Angel God Kingdom.

Furthermore, at that time Qian Renxue lacked the ambition she has now, had not pre‑absorbed the Angelic God Armor, and had become love‑obsessed, which is why the original story later had Qian Daoliu sacrifice himself to open the final inheritance path for Qian Renxue.

Translation: Moreover, at that time Xue'er lacked her present drive, had not prematurely absorbed the Angel God Armor, and had become a love‑addict, which is why the original later had Qian Daoliu sacrifice himself to open Xue'er's final inheritance path.

Now, with the variable Gu Xuan, his plans have coincidentally been moved forward; thus, although Qian Daoliu is about to strip away his soul bones, deep down he is very pleased with this brat Gu Xuan.

Translation: Yet now, with the variable Gu Xuan, his plan has coincidentally been advanced; thus although Qian Daoliu is about to strip the soul bones, inwardly he is thoroughly pleased with that brat Gu Xuan.

However, there were still variables; others hadn't noticed, but Qian Daoliu had discovered—that the strength of Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin of the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect had actually improved again.

Since Qian Daoliu had sneaked over to watch the battle, it was only natural that he wasn't just watching Qian Renxue; the reason he said that was because he sensed from Chen Xin an aura not inferior to that of the second Gold Crocodile.

Although Chen Xin hides himself well, having fought so many generations of inheritors of the Seven Murder Sword, Qian Daoliu is also quite familiar with the realm of the Seven Murder Sword.

Although Qian Daoliu doesn't know what opportunity Chen Xin has gotten, he actually isn't very worried about this, because even if Chen Xin truly broke through to rank ninety‑eight, he wouldn't have the ability to change his plan.

As for Ning Fengzhi also becoming stronger in this regard, Qian Daoliu doesn't care; no matter how strong Ning Fengzhi gets, he's only a Soul Sage.

Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda can ignore realm to assist others, but you let a Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda assist a rank ninety‑eight Super Douluo? I'm afraid even if Ning Fengzhi gave his all, he could only hold on for about five minutes. So Qian Daoliu, having noticed this, although he thinks Chen Xin might be a variable, also isn't very worried, after all the Gold Crocodile Douluo is a veteran Titled Douluo, his cultivation has reached rank ninety‑eight for decades, and his ninth soul ring is still the hundred‑thousand‑year golden crocodile that he personally hunted.

With such terrifying strength, apart from himself and the other two Ultimate Douluo, who on the continent could rival him?

With the Gold Crocodile Douluo plus another five priests taking action, sweeping the continent would be no problem, let alone worrying about a mere sword‑path Chen Xin.

Speaking of which, this little brat Chen Xin's talent isn't even as good as his father Chen Xun's, yet now he's already about to catch up to his grandfather Chen Jianjun's? I can't figure it out, truly can't figure out…

If it were the past, Qian Daoliu might have wanted to go investigate, but now it's fine; since it doesn't affect the overall situation, he naturally won't waste time, after all, extracting a soul bone isn't as simple as chopping off an arm—this requires skill.

The Hall of Worship has resumed operation, while Bi Bi Dong of the Papal Hall is still unaware; at this moment, before her are Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, the three of the Golden Generation.

Because they lost the match and painfully lost three pieces of soul bone, these three scapegoats are now receiving punishment!

There's nothing to be done; Qian Renxue lost, and if they went up they'd only lose even worse, but nobody dares to blame Qian Renxue.

Unless they're tired of living and go to the Hall of Worship to demand an explanation, otherwise they can only find a scapegoat.

Now they have a scapegoat, just like in the original story: they punish Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan by sending them to train for two years in the Misty Valley Grand Canyon, except Hu Liena doesn't go, because like in the original she has to go to the Slaughter City.

If Gu Xuan were here he'd definitely say, this pretender really isn't easy, what rank does he think he is? Going to train in the Slaughter City? In the original, if he hadn't met Tang San, this girl might not have made it out alive……

However, as a generation's Slaughter God, Bi Bi Dong finally agreed, and also gave her a fifty‑thousand‑year‑level skull to absorb, then had the Chrysanthemum Ghost Douluo send him to the Slaughter City.

Just after letting Hu Liena go down to absorb the soul bone, the Ghost Leopard Douluo and Magic Bear Douluo returned, but they didn't bring back Tang San's head, because Tang Hao had rescued him.

Upon hearing this news, Bi Bi Dong secretly cursed the two as useless, but there was nothing she could do, after all, once Tang Hao took action, ordinary people really couldn't do anything.

Then Bi Bi Dong couldn't help but ask how the other members of Shrek Academy were; the Magic Bear and Ghost Leopard Douluo lightly replied that no one else had been hurt.

After Bi Bi Dong confirmed that Yu Xiaogang was unharmed, she also felt relieved in her heart, then let the Magic Bear and Ghost Leopard Douluo go; she herself still had other matters to attend to.

She has already begun accepting the inheritance of the Asura God, but under the Angel God she still needs to act covertly, so her progress is currently slow, and she needs to spend more time……

ps: Typos will be fixed later.

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