Chapter 125: Qian Daoliu's Choice

High above, Bai Yuan listened with great enthusiasm.

He hadn't expected that, since he was only here to visit an old friend and see if there was a chance to get rid of him, yet he ended up hearing such a thing.

Gu Yue Na looked down with a calm gaze.

Wang Qiu'er was indifferent, but quietly clasped Bai Yuan's hand, appearing extremely attached, as if never letting go.

Bai Yu thought the master was too formidable.

Coming to see an old friend, and encountering such a conspiracy.

At that moment, the three Title Douluo below fell silent.

Tang Chen, while holding Bo Saixi's hand, watched Tang San undergoing tidal body refinement, paying no heed to Qian Daoliu at all.

Qian Daoliu lowered his head in silence, as if pondering the pros and cons.

"Master, do you think he'll agree?" Bai Yu asked with a giggly smile, showing no concern whether the Title Douluo on her side would betray.

After all, if they remained unaware of this matter, it would cause trouble for Di Tian, possibly leading to his downfall.

Because Tang Chen wields the Asura Sword, together with Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu, they have a full chance to hunt down Di Tian.

Bai Yuan chuckled lightly and said, "Does he have a choice?"

At this moment, due to Qian Daoliu's feelings for Bo Saixi, he was in a dire predicament; now only two options lay before him: agree, or die here, after which the Spirit Hall and the Angel Clan would be eliminated by Tang Chen.

Bai Yu thought for a moment, then gently shook her head; her beautiful wine‑red eyes showed a hint of pity as she looked at Qian Daoliu.

She said, "What a pitiful person."

Choosing to agree means betraying Bai Yuan—a dead end; choosing to refuse, Bai Yuan would never appear just to save an unimportant person.

If he were confirming Bai Yuan's words, Tang Chen, without raising his head, said lightly, "Qian Daoliu, what are you hesitating about? Do you still have a choice? I heard you even have a granddaughter."

"My grandson Tang Hao's death is half blamed on the Spirit Hall. In a while, I'll go take your granddaughter's life—nothing unreasonable, right?"

Qian Daoliu subconsciously clenched his fists.

But in an instant, Qian Daoliu felt his whole body go limp and released, sighing, "I agree to help you hunt the ten‑hundred‑thousand‑year True Dragon, but how can I trust you?"

A faint, calm smile appeared on Tang Chen's middle‑aged face.

"My word, Tang Chen, and ten thousand Soul Beasts cannot be pursued."

Qian Daoliu's eyes flickered; he knew he could only trust.

"I trust you," Qian Daoliu said helplessly.

There was no change in expression on Tang Chen's face.

He kept his word; of course his words counted.

But what does his letting go of the hatred toward the Spirit Hall have to do with Tang San? If Tang San later causes trouble for the Spirit Hall, Tang Chen won't intervene.

Tang Chen said, "Then describe the ten‑hundred‑thousand‑year True Dragon in detail, so I can learn more about it."

Qian Daoliu did not hesitate and recounted everything point by point.

However, Qian Daoliu knew little about Di Tian.

Di Tian had only acted twice, comparatively.

The first time, his appearance scared off many Title Douluo.

The second time was a direct confrontation after being affected by the Shura Divine Shadow, where nine rings exploded simultaneously, elevating Tang Chen to half‑god level.

But in the second instance, Di Tian didn't use his full power at all.

Thus Qian Daoliu's knowledge remained limited.

"Is that all?" Tang Chen retorted.

Qian Daoliu said, "The current operation to encircle the Lord of the Abyss is actually led by it; it is now above this vast sea."

"Is that so?" Tang Chen's eyes flickered slightly.

After pondering for a few seconds, Tang Chen asked, "Do you know how powerful the Lord of the Abyss is? Why does the ten‑hundred‑thousand‑year True Dragon want to encircle it?"

Qian Daoliu replied, "At its peak it was god‑level; Bai Yuan fought to death to cut it down, and now its strength is at least half‑god level."

"The reason for the encirclement, Di Tian said, is that it will devour life energy, and if it recovers, the Douluo Continent will be drenched in blood."

"It used to be god‑level? Bai Yuan could fight to death to cut down a god‑level strongman; no wonder his disciple is so strong," Tang Chen muttered.

Qian Daoliu fell silent, just listening there.

He was also quite startled by Tang Chen's words.

No wonder Bai Yuan's disciple is so strong?

For Tang Chen to say he's that strong, he must at least be on par with him, perhaps even slightly stronger than he is now.

But at this moment, Tang Chen gave Qian Daoliu the impression of being terrifyingly strong.

He once leveraged the high‑altitude advantage to fight him one‑on‑one; now, Qian Daoliu can only say it's an 8‑2 split.

Within eight seconds, Tang Chen split him in two.

After another few seconds of silence, Tang Chen said calmly, "Lower your defenses; I will leave an Asura Sword intent within your body."

Qian Daoliu was startled, instantly understanding Tang Chen's intention.

He was worried that after going back, he wouldn't turn on them.

But Qian Daoliu had no choice; he could only reluctantly drop all defenses and entrust his life and death to Tang Chen.

A sword over two meters long, its blade covered with dark‑gold magical runes, slender yet broad, appearing as a blood‑red great sword, materialized out of thin air.

In an instant, an extremely fierce killing aura burst across heaven and earth, making the completely unguarded Qian Daoliu's hair stand on end.

"Don't reflexively resist, or if I accidentally kill you, it'll count as you not agreeing," Tang Chen said, his voice flat with a hint of contempt.

Qian Daoliu, extremely resentful, clenched his fists.

What does "accidentally kill him" mean?

Kill an ant by accident?

However, facing Tang Chen wielding the Asura Sword, Qian Daoliu had no confidence to survive even a single move against him; this is the boost to combat power that a godly weapon gives in equal-level combat.

Qian Daoliu completely lowered his guard, and threads of killing intent slowly seeped from the Asura Sword, piercing into his body.

For Qian Daoliu, every moment was agony.

He must rely on the instinct to avoid danger to preserve his life, and endure the knife-like killing intent entering his body, with fear that could erupt at any moment.

After several seconds, Tang Chen sheathed the Asura Sword, and the terrifying killing intent filling heaven and earth vanished instantly, as if it had never existed.

Tang Chen said: "Go back and continue the siege of the Abyss Lord with that ten‑thousand‑year true dragon, pretending nothing happened—understand?"

Qian Daoliu nodded and said: "Understood."

Tang Chen smiled at the corner of his mouth and said: "Good that you understand; as long as you understand, the Asura killing intent within you will forever remain obedient."

"I know," Qian Daoliu replied.

Tang Chen waved his hand, like shooing away a fly.

He said: "Then go back and do your job well; don't disappoint me."

Qian Daoliu left, releasing his Six‑Winged Angel martial soul, quickly departing Sea God Island and following his connection with Qian Renxue to seek her out.

In the sky.

Bai Yu watched Qian Daoliu disappear at the end of the sea, she withdrew her gaze and turned to Bai Yuan, saying: "Master, what should we do now?"

"How about killing Qian Daoliu halfway?"

(End of chapter)