Chapter 301.
"Damn, this old man isn't easy to mess with," Wang Feng muttered, shrugging. He really didn't intend to persuade him with just a few words. All he was doing was trying to buy time.
"Have you accepted your fate?" Qian Daoliu's pupils gleamed with golden light, his aura surging, seemingly overpowering and endless. It seemed like Wang Feng could be obliterated at any moment just by the sheer pressure he was releasing. Wang Feng had to admit that this was the first time he ever felt fear toward from an opponent, one that he had no counter against. He wasn't even sure if using Pangu Axe will be able to help him even if he was at his full power.
But at that instant, another golden light suddenly descended from afar, landing just a short distance in front of Wang Feng. The newcomer wore a snow-white robe, and as divine golden hair fluttered in the wind. Although Wang Feng couldn't see the person's face, he could guess who she was from the beautiful figure from behind.
Qian Renxue!
Wang Feng had known she would appear as soon as he used the Dark Angel Martial Soul because they shared a special kind of connection. However, in the Pope's Palace, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, had not shown herself.
"Grandpa, you can't kill him!" Qian Renxue said softly, facing Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu was stunned, he was stunned for a long time before he regained his composure and solemnly said, "Xiaoxue... why are you here?"
He never expected that the person who appeared at this moment would be Qian Renxue, his granddaughter who had been hiding in the Heaven Dou Empire.
'Why is she here? And why is she trying to save this kid? Don't tell me..!!!'
Qian Daoliu eyes glinted coldly as he connected the dots, making him more angry.
'This bastard! I'll kill him. How dare he misled my precious granddaughter!'
Qian Renxue had been present during the earlier confrontation, but after Bibi Dong's attack, Tang Hao's appearance, and Wang Feng's explosion—especially after Ning Fengzhi left, she also quickly departed. She had tracked Wang Feng all the way, relying on the special connection she felt with his Dark Angel Martial Soul, knowing he wasn't dead. She knew her grandfather would definitely take action.
"Step aside Xiaoxue. This kid can't stay alive," Qian Daoliu said solemnly. "If he were from our Angel clan, I wouldn't kill him. I might even protect him. But he isn't, and his angelic soul is too dark and evil. The Angel God will not tolerate the existence of such an evil martial soul!"
This last sentence was the real reason Qian Daoliu wanted to kill Wang Feng. The other reasons didn't matter. As the guardian of the Angel God, this was his duty.
"No way!" Qian Renxue said firmly.
"He saved my life twice, I can't just let you kill him grandpa!"
Behind her, Wang Feng remained silent. He had anticipated this scene.
To be precise, Wang Feng had said all that just now to buy time, hoping to delay Qian Daoliu long enough for Qian Renxue to arrive and then act at the best moment.
"Saved your life twice?" Qian Daoliu smiled as he looked at Wang Feng with a playful smile.
"Is that why you gave him my token? Xiaoxue, have you ever considered that he might have saved you on purpose? Knowing that his Dark Angel Martial Soul would eventually be exposed, he might have saved you deliberately to secure a chance of survival for himself!"
"He's just using you."
Hearing this, Wang Feng was taken aback.
'Damn, these old monsters are incredibly cunning.' To be honest, Wang Feng did have his own reasons for saving Qian Renxue at first. But Wang Feng had kept his true intentions hidden. Initially, in the Star Dou Great Forest, when chased by the Blood Demon Beetle, Wang Feng had rescued Qian Renxue.
Wang Feng had several reasons for saving Qian Renxue.
First, he wanted to prevent her from suddenly dying, especially given the uncertainty following the Soul Hall Palace riot.
Second, Qian Renxue was beautiful and impressive—although he couldn't see it clearly at the time as she was wearing a mask, he could guess though. Now, he could see it for himself.
The third and most important reason was that Wang Feng had considered that if his Dark Angel Martial Soul were ever exposed and he was hunted by the Soul Hall, saving Qian Renxue could provide a turning point or a chance for survival.
The last point was purely Wang Feng's speculation based on the original storyline, which he had thought of later. This was another reason why he dared to come to the Pope Palace. To his surprise, Qian Daoliu, an old fox, could actually see through his meticulous plan so easily.
At that moment, Qian Renxue shook her head and said, "It's impossible, Grandpa. I was dressed as a man, using the alias Xue Qinghe. He would never have known who I was. Even if he recognized my Angel Martial Soul, he wouldn't know me or you. How could a young man from a small village know so much?"
"On the contrary, he saved me because I am part of the Angel clan and have an Angel Martial Soul. Grandpa, he is also one of us. I had also known him from eight years ago."
Qian Renxue was right from her perspective. It seemed impossible for Wang Feng to know who she was or to recognize Qian Daoliu. However, Qian Renxue did not realize that Wang Feng was a reincarnater who had read the original work and thus knew her identity from the very beginning.
Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu fell silent.
"If Grandpa insists on killing him, then kill me first," Qian Renxue said firmly.
Wang Feng was also silent, surprised by Qian Renxue's determination.
Qian Daoliu looked at the resolute expression in Qian Renxue's eyes and knew she was serious. He couldn't bring himself to kill Qian Renxue. As the possessor of the Seraphim Martial Soul, she was the hope of the Angel clan and might one day inherit the position of Angel God. Moreover, she was his only blood relative alive left in this world.
"Grandpa, I know you are strong and could avoid me and kill him instead. But if that happens, I will commit suicide," Qian Renxue said calmly.
Qian Daoliu gave one last deep look at Wang Feng, then closed his eyes, sighing.
Seeing this, Qian Renxue didn't turn around but whispered, "I don't know if you should be called Feng Yexiu, or Wang Feng, or should it Jiu Yikai?"
Clearly, Qian Renxue had fully understood Wang Feng's identity.
"You can call me Thanos." Wang Feng said.
"..." Both of them looked at Wang Feng as they were looking at a unique specimen.
"Let's go. Before my grandpa changes his mind, we should leave here," Qian Renxue said softly.
"Thank you. Your life-saving grace is equal to mine, from now on you owe nothing to me and vice versa," Wang Feng replied, clasping his fists saluting her as he bowed.
With that, Wang Feng spread his wings and vanished in a flash of light.
During the brief confrontation, Wang Feng had managed to accumulate some soul power. Although he couldn't use it for teleportation, he was still able to fly. His main goal was to escape quickly.
Qian Renxue stared at Wang Feng's distant figure in a daze, unable to move for a long time.
"Child, what happened between you and him?" Qian Daoliu approached Qian Renxue and asked –in a deep voice. "Do you understand what kind of person you just let go?"
"I know," Qian Renxue murmured.
When Wang Feng's identity was revealed in the Soul Hall, Qian Renxue had been deeply shocked. She had hidden her emotions behind Xue Qinghe's facade, but the truth was that she was profoundly astonished—not just by the identity of the person but also by his sheer talent and strength. It was terrifying! He was terrifying!
Wang Feng, JiuYiKai, and Feng Yuxiu—three individuals who seemed to have no connection—turned out to be the same person. Over two years ago, Wang Feng had been just a lightweight in the Great Arena of Suotuo City, and later, he was Feng Yuxiu, who had used his dark, powerful martial soul to save her in the Star Dou Great Forest. Now, he had created a legendary persona as Jiu Yikai!
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