Chapter 313: Qian Renxue

Yang Xiong looked at the two Soul Cores on his body, and only then truly let out a sigh of relief.

As the Yin-Yang Balanced double Soul Core formed, Yang Xiong felt his strength rise once more, and his soul power had already reached the peak of Ninety-Eighth Level.

Moreover, with the double Soul Cores operating simultaneously, the soul power in his body could recover to a great extent, and even his physical condition improved to a certain degree.

The Yin-Yang Balanced double Soul Core is one of the strongest Soul Cores in the world, with endless marvelous uses; not only does it greatly boost cultivation speed and recovery ability, but the two Soul Cores can continuously nourish the body, making it tougher, and even the soul power can be greatly compressed, causing the duration of battles with others to become longer.

Beside them, Feng Xiaotian and Yang Wei saw Yang Xiong finally succeed, and the two let out a sigh of relief.

Yang Xiong's condition earlier seemed very bad, as if his body were about to collapse, but after completing it, they felt extraordinarily insignificant before Yang Xiong, as if ordinary people looked at a deity.

At this moment, Yang Xiong examined his own condition and finally let out a sigh of relief.

With Yang Xiong's current soul power, he can already sense the changes of heaven and earth.

Especially toward the direction of Spirit City, it seems a terrifying power is gestating; if that power truly takes shape, it would likely be when Qian Renxue achieves Angel God.

Yang Xiong now has no time to waste; if Qian Renxue were to become a deity early, and he lacks the power for a decisive battle, then everything would end, and neither he nor Body Sect would have any chance of resistance.

Now Yang Xiong is unusually confident; after consolidating the double Soul Cores, together with his Divine Artifact Asura Demon Sword, and his long‑standing diligent Body Tempering, his physical condition is actually comparable to a deity.

Thus, even if Qian Renxue achieves Angel God, he will have no fear at all.

This trip to Sea God Island, besides arranging a meeting between the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and Sea God, also has another purpose: Yang Xiong wants to ask Sea God about the situation of Angel God in the God Realm.

Normally, for deities like Angel God and Sea God who ascend through faith, if they wish to pass on their Divine Position, they are usually weary of life in the God Realm and seek a higher realm, thus they must be free of the Divine Position's constraints.

But in the original work, the Inheritors of several deities seem completely opposite.

Sea God, in order to let Tang San inherit the Divine Position, spared no effort, even stepping onto the field multiple times; otherwise, given Tang San's situation then, he would likely have already been slain by Bibidong and Qian Renxue.

Conversely, Angel God showed no indication from start to finish, allowing Luosha to tamper with Angel God's Divine Examination, which seems somewhat abnormal.

It should be known that, in terms of faith power, Angel God is definitely stronger than Sea God; although Sea God is the faith of the ocean, the number of Soul Grandmasters is relatively few, whereas Angel God's the Spirit Hall is the continent's foremost organization, with countless believers— not only Soul Grandmasters but also ordinary citizens worship Angel God.

As for Asura God and Luosha, they seem solely intent on passing on the Divine Position, offering little assistance to the Inheritors; especially Asura God, who even intervened to help Tang San twice—without Asura God's aid, Tang San probably couldn't even defeat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

After Yang Xiong communicated with Sea God, it was clarified that Angel God in the God Realm had already fallen long ago, and the reason Angel God can still be passed on now is because Angel God left a contingency before ascending to the God Realm, intended to preserve the bloodline of Angel God's clan.

However, Sea God also specifically instructed that, regardless of circumstances, it is best not to exterminate the Angel Lineage completely.

Although Angel God has fallen, Angel God remains the nemesis of all evil in the world and still plays a role in maintaining world balance; especially as Xie'e energy grows, the negative energy of Douluo Star intensifies, and Angel God can purify everything.

Yang Xiong seemed to understand Sea God's meaning: angels and Asura are naturally opposing, and Angel God is also opposed to the evil God King; perhaps preserving the Angel Lineage was a decision of the Five Great God Kings of the God Realm.

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In Spirit City, Qian Renxue finally broke through to Level 99, and in terms of soul power has already reached her grandfather's realm.

Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Renxue with a satisfied smile: "Xiaoxue, you finally succeeded; your Nine Angel Trials have completed eight of them, and now this is your final test, also the last hope of our Angel Clan."

Although Qian Renxue reached Level 99, her expression remained extremely solemn, even appearing somewhat fierce.

"Grandfather, even though I have reached Level 99, I still feel I don't have an overwhelming advantage over Yang Xiong."

Qian Daoliu sighed: "Xiaoxue, you've become confused; your heart is already in disorder."

"To become a deity, besides an unwavering will, one must also have the courage to overcome everything."

Qian Renxue gritted her teeth: "Grandfather, I am unwilling; in terms of talent and strength, I should be the strongest in the entire Douluo Shijie, yet I keep losing to Yang Xiong, which is a disgrace to me as an Inheritor of Angel God."

Qian Daoliu said: "Xiaoxue, you should have sensed the recent changes at sea; a divine‑level expert should have appeared, but that aura vanished quickly, likely having fallen or departed."

"As far as I know, the seven people associated with Yang Xiong have already left Jialing Pass; Yang Xiong's party should have set out to sea, and if my guess is correct, Yang Xiong likely went to sea to obtain his final Ninth Soul Ring."

"Besides Soul Beasts, there exist beings far surpassing Ten-thousand Year Soul Beasts; just as when I went to Sea God Island with Tang Chen, I heard of an extremely powerful Soul Beast at sea called the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, whose age and strength far exceed other Ten-thousand Year Soul Beasts."

"Yang Xiong has been a Title Douluo for such a long time, still seeking ways to strengthen his physical condition; he likely intends to make that Deep Sea Demon Whale King his Ninth Soul Ring."

Qian Renxue showed a hint of bitterness: "Grandfather, I understand; although I have reached Level 99, Yang Xiong should also have reached Title Douluo, and I fear I can no longer defeat Yang Xiong."

Qian Daoliu shook his head: "Xiaoxue, why worry about a temporary win or loss? You are now only one step away from becoming an angel deity; once you become a deity, you will be the true strongest in the entire Douluo world, surpassing me and Bo Saixi, and then all things in the world will be under your control."

"Even if Yang Xiong is extremely formidable, with his Title Douluo strength he can never challenge a deity; then you will truly surpass him."

Qian Renxue showed a hint of hesitation: "Grandfather, I want to defeat Yang Xiong honorably; I don't want to rely on the gap in soul power to face him, I know I can become stronger."

Qian Daoliu sighed: "Xiaoxue, it's no longer about whether you become a deity; the Spirit Empire is now in extreme danger—both Jialing Pass and Heavenly Gate Pass have suffered fierce assaults from the Two Great Empires, with heavy casualties on both sides."

"A few days ago, Bibidong was caught between Tang San and Sword Douluo; although you and Bibidong have different ideals, you are still kin. If the front line truly encounters trouble, both you and I would become criminals of the Spirit Empire, and my Angel Clan would face the greatest disaster in history."

Qian Renxue hurriedly said: "Grandfather, isn't there you? You are the true strongest of the Spirit Empire; as long as you go to Jialing Pass, the petty Heaven Dou Empire is no challenge."

Qian Daoliu showed a hint of bitterness: "Xiaoxue, I am already old; I no longer have the desire to compete for victory as before, and besides, I met Yang Xiong recently; even with his Asura Demon Sword, I still have no certainty of defeating him."

"Moreover, up to now Body Sect has entered the battle, but Yang Xiong has not appeared on the battlefield; once Yang Xiong joins, Jialing Pass will truly be in trouble."

Qian Renxue no longer hesitated: "Grandfather, please arrange for me to undergo the Ninth Stage assessment; I must become the new Angel God, and my Angelic light will illuminate the whole earth."

Qian Daoliu then nodded in satisfaction.

It was seen that Qian Daoliu faced the Angel God statue, and his soul power began to merge into the statue; the originally holy Angel changed in an instant, gradually melting, eventually becoming a golden space in which a massive Torso Soul Bone appeared.

This is the final Soul Bone of the Angel God Armor, legend says only an Inheritor of Angel God can absorb it, and only when one reaches Hundred Level to become a deity can it be absorbed.

Now Qian Renxue has already absorbed five Soul Bones of the Angel God Armor, and the final crucial Torso Soul Bone can only be absorbed during the final inheritance.

At that moment, golden light instantly enveloped Qian Renxue's body, and she seemed completely restrained.

Immediately after, the Angel God Torso Soul Bone flew swiftly toward Qian Renxue, gradually merging into her torso.

At the same time, Angel God's inheritance examination officially began, marking the true start of Qian Renxue's Ninth Examination.

But at that moment, Qian Daoliu unexpectedly summoned his martial soul and Soul Ring; his powerful Six-wing Angel Weapon Soul and entire body began to gradually melt, turning into a golden light that slowly merged into the golden light surrounding Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue was shocked: "Grandfather, no! I don't want you to die; even if I cannot become a deity, I still don't want you to die."

Qian Daoliu smiled: "Xiaoxue, I have spent my life pursuing godhood, but unfortunately I have no hope myself; now that I can help you become a deity, this is the greatest pursuit of my life."

Qian Renxue, tears streaming down her face: "Grandfather, you are my last family; without your protection, I have no future."

Qian Daoliu's melting form seemed to extend a golden arm, caressing Qian Renxue's face, his eyes full of love and yearning.

"Xiaoxue, you will be the greatest pride of the Angel Clan, the most glorious moment of our Angel Clan in tens of thousands of years."

"Tang Chen, even if I cannot defeat you, my granddaughter will still win; our Angel Clan will still be the first to produce a deity."

(End of Chapter)