"Hmph! Talking is pointless. Let's see Xiao Jue's innate soul power."
Qian Daoliu snorted coldly and walked away from Qian Xunji toward the siblings, Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue.
The six priests around them exchanged glances but said nothing.
Qian Daoliu took out a blue crystal ball from his soul tool, larger than the one usually used for martial soul awakenings.
He squatted down, still wearing a kind smile.
However, when he looked at Qian Renjue, his expression became slightly complicated.
"Grandpa," Qian Renjue called softly.
"Xiao Jue, don't worry, it's okay," Qian Daoliu patted his head, still smiling warmly and comforting him gently.
He then turned to Qian Renxue and handed her the blue crystal ball. "Xiao Xue, you go first."
"Okay," Qian Renxue nodded slightly, holding Qian Renjue's hand with one hand and placing the other on the crystal ball.
Visibly, the blue crystal ball lit up brightly, filling it entirely in an instant.
"Level 20! Innate full soul power, level 20!" Even Qian Daoliu couldn't help but show his excitement.
Qian Renxue's talent far surpassed Qian Xunji's, even exceeding his own.
"Excellent! Just wonderful!" Even Golden Crocodile Douluo couldn't help but exclaim in approval.
As loyal followers of the Qian family, they were genuinely happy.
Qian Renxue, however, remained calm, as if she had expected this all along.
While Qian Xunji was pleased, his thoughts were more focused on Qian Renjue's martial soul.
He gently rubbed Qian Renjue's head, concerned, "Xiao Jue, are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?"
"No," Qian Renjue shook his head, looking up at Qian Daoliu and the others nervously. "Grandpa, Dad, you won't abandon me, right?"
"How could we!" Qian Daoliu quickly composed himself and smiled. "We share the same blood. That will never change."
"Yes, Xiao Jue, don't worry," Qian Xunji immediately crouched down, his face serious and sincere. "Your martial soul's attributes don't define you."
"Exactly, martial souls don't define anything," Qian Daoliu said kindly but gave Qian Xunji a meaningful look.
Qian Xunji's face changed slightly but he said nothing.
Indeed, martial souls don't necessarily define good or bad.
The Qian family isn't so rigid; otherwise, Bibi Dong wouldn't have become a saintess.
Qian Renxue nodded in agreement.
To her, Jue would always be her angelic little brother, no matter what.
"Okay, I understand," Qian Renjue nodded firmly, feeling much of his anxiety fade.
"Alright, Xiao Jue, now it's your turn," Qian Daoliu smiled and placed the crystal ball in front of Qian Renjue.
Qian Renjue reached out and placed his small hand on the ball.
In an instant, a light almost identical to Qian Renxue's burst forth from the crystal ball.
"Innate full soul power, level 20 too!" Qian Xunji couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
Qian Daoliu silently sighed, thinking, 'If only it were a six-winged angel.'
The reactions of those around him made Qian Renjue feel anxious again.
Qian Daoliu put away the crystal ball and stood up with a serious expression. "Golden Crocodile, take everyone outside. Xunji, take Xue with you as well."
"Brother," Golden Crocodile Douluo hesitated, but before he could continue, Qian Renxue stepped in front of Qian Renjue, ready to protect him.
"What are you doing?" Qian Daoliu withdrew his hand, slightly amused.
The seriousness on his face faded.
"I just want to check on Xiao Jue's body," Qian Daoliu explained.
Qian Xunji laughed awkwardly and relaxed. "You scared us with that serious expression."
"Hmph! If I were truly so stubborn, I would have long gotten rid of you, you disgrace!" Qian Daoliu glared at Qian Xunji, clearly still angry.
Qian Xunji had no words, silently picking up Qian Renxue. "Xiao Jue, don't worry. Dad and sister will wait for you outside."
After Qian Renjue nodded in response, Qian Xunji walked out of the hall without looking back, and Golden Crocodile Douluo led the other priests out.
The hall fell silent.
"Grandpa," Qian Renjue looked up, clearly uneasy.
"I'm here," Qian Daoliu crouched down, his voice warm, with a smile on his face.
His broad hand rested on Qian Renjue's head, faintly infused with divine power.
"Don't be nervous, Xiao Jue. Let Grandpa see your martial soul."
"Okay," Qian Renjue answered softly, activating his martial soul.
A dark aura exploded forth.
Qian Daoliu frowned as he looked at the unmistakable six-winged fallen angel before him.
Though Qian Renjue felt no discomfort from Qian Daoliu's divine power, his martial soul would cause rejection from the six-winged angel.
Qian Daoliu was both shocked and unsure.
Qian Renjue had fully activated his martial soul, looking much taller and more otherworldly.
His golden hair turned silver, his purple eyes became crimson, his face pale, and six wings sprouted from his back, exuding a cold, dark aura.
His face was emotionless, his eyes icy. "Grandpa, I'm done."
Qian Renjue's voice was the same but devoid of any emotion.
As their eyes met, Qian Daoliu's gaze became even more serious.
Gripping Qian Renjue's shoulders, he asked, "Xiao Jue, how do you feel?"
"Great, very powerfull," Qian Renjue replied truthfully, without any emotional fluctuation.
His previous nervousness and worry had completely vanished.
Qian Daoliu furrowed his brows tightly...
After a stick of incense had burned, Qian Daoliu walked out of the hall, holding Qian Renjue's hand.
"Jue!" Qian Renxue, who had been waiting anxiously, immediately rushed forward to hug him.
But Qian Renjue stepped back two paces, avoiding her embrace.
"Jue?" Qian Renxue was stunned, noticing that something seemed off about him.
He was expressionless, his eyes dull and cold.
"Are you okay, Jue?" Qian Renxue softened her voice, looking nervously at her brother.
"I'm fine," Qian Renjue responded with just two words, without any further action.
"What's happening..." Qian Renxue's eyes were filled with confusion, her face turning pale.
This version of Qian Renjue felt strange and frightening to her.
Noticing his abnormal state, Qian Xunji anxiously asked, "Dad, what's going on with Xiao Jue?"
'Sigh...' Qian Daoliu sighed helplessly and explained, "In essence, Xiao Jue's martial soul is still a six-winged angel, but it's been corrupted by extreme power, causing it to mutate."
"This martial soul is tainted with extreme evil. Using it will corrode both body and soul, erasing emotions and love, turning him into a killing machine!"
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I know all of you wanted Qian Xunji's demise. But do you forget how he died originally in the canon?
Bibi Dong isn't strong enough at this time.
And this story has its own pace, so no need to rush.