On a rugged and remote mountain path, several muscular figures were engaged in a chaotic battle, their feet surrounded by five or six spirit rings.
It was a brutal contest of strength and physical prowess. A few figures, resembling apes, had formed a circle, collectively attacking a fierce-looking Spirit Emperor in the middle.
"A Vigorous Vajra Bear?!" Qian Renxue's eyes flickered with surprise as she recognized the martial spirit of the besieged man.
"So their fates differ depending on when they set out, huh?" She withdrew her Eyes of Insight and narrowed her phoenix-like eyes, her delicate lips slightly opener.
"Stop," she ordered calmly.
Yang Wushuang, who was driving the carriage, immediately pulled on the reins, bringing the vehicle to a steady halt.
"Miss, do you want me to intervene?" asked Snake Lance, seated next to Yang Wushuang
Qian Renxue nodded slightly. "Bring that man over here."
"What about the people from the Strength Clan?" asked Porcupine Douluo respectfully.
"Dispose of them cleanly," came the cold, authoritative voice from inside the carriage, as the small window curtain slowly fell.
Qian Renxue raised her delicate hand and yawned softly, showing no sign of mercy in her heart.
"Yes!" Porcupine Douluo replied energetically, flying into action.
His nine spirit rings rose beneath him as he rushed toward the battlefield. Snake Lance remained seated on the carriage, staying vigilant against any potential threats.
Screams filled the air within moments. A muscular man's chest was pierced by a sharp spike.
"Who's there?!" Tai Lei shouted angrily, his face turning pale as he glanced toward the attacker.
His once-tough lips trembled as he realized, "It's a... Titled Douluo!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Porcupine Douluo delivered a chilling response filled with killing intent.
His cold voice sent a wave of despair through the remaining fighters. "Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul True Body!"
The slaughter that followed was one-sided.
Flesh and blood were crushed and melted as Porcupine Douluo rapidly annihilated the Strength Clan members.
Inside the carriage, Qian Renxue pulled out a candied hawthorn stick that she had taken from Qian Renjue the day before.
She bit into the crunchy sugar shell, the sound echoing like the screams outside.
After savoring the sweetness, the sour taste of the hawthorn caused her to perk up a bit.
"So sour... I shouldn't have taken it after all," she muttered with a slight smile, her lips glistening with sugar.
A moment later, silence fell outside, leaving only pools of blood and discarded clothing.
The air was thick with the stench of blood. Thud!
The muscular man who had been under siege was thrown to the ground in front of the carriage.
Porcupine Douluo smiled as he reported, "Miss, the man has been brought over."
"Mm," Qian Renxue murmured, as though she could see through the carriage's curtain.
"Zhao Wuji, isn't it?" she said coldly.
The injured man, kneeling on the ground, was stunned to hear his name.
His previously fierce face and body were no longer intimidating in the presence of two Titled Douluo.
He had a hunch about who these people were—Titled Douluo who appeared in such a way couldn't possibly be unknown to him.
They could only be from the Spirit Hall, the holy land for spirit masters!
Zhao Wuji, who had wandered the world of spirit masters alone, wasn't foolish.
The brutal display of power he had just witnessed filled him with terror.
He quickly bowed and respectfully replied, "Yes, I am Zhao Wuji. Thank you for saving my life, my lord."
For a moment, there was silence.
Qian Renxue continued slowly enjoying her candied hawthorn, her eyes flashing with thoughts.
At this point, Zhao Wuji hadn't yet become an enemy of the Spirit Hall, nor had he encountered the Four-Eyed Owl.
If used well, he could be a sharp tool.
With a flick, the red bamboo stick from the candied hawthorn landed on the ground beside Zhao Wuji, causing him to tremble in fear, his body drenched in cold sweat.
A chilling wind blew past his ears as he heard the cold, commanding voice from the carriage: "Two choices: submit or die!"
...
Morning light streamed into a room where Qian Renjue was meditating on Bibi Dong's bed, circulating his soul power.
Behind him floated his Six-Winged Fallen Angel spirit, exuding a chilling aura with its blood-red eyes.
Beneath him were four soul rings: three purple and one black, far surpassing the standard.
Six months had passed since Qian Renxue's departure.
In that time, Qian Renjue, now under ten years old, had already reached Level 43 as a Spirit Ancestor.
Thanks to Bibi Dong's doting care, he had been spared from most of the hall's affairs, living a life of luxury, with everything provided for him.
*Knock knock*.
A soft knock echoed at the door. A pink shadow peeked in through the window before disappearing again.
"Squeak squeak!" came the familiar voice of the Soft Bone Rabbit.
The door creaked open, and a girl with orange hair and a pink rabbit in tow peeked inside.
"Senior Brother, it's time for breakfast," Hu Liena said softly.
"Okay," Qian Renjue replied, slowly opening his eyes as the Six-Winged Fallen Angel faded away. He exhaled a long breath of stale air.
"Squeak!" The rabbit immediately jumped in, running up to Qian Renjue to complain about how Hu Liena had deducted most of its snacks.
Raising its paw to point at her, it continued squeaking non-stop, clearly accusing her of mistreatment.
Hu Liena quickly ran to Qian Renjue's side, holding onto his arm as she explained, "Senior Brother, don't listen to that dumb rabbit. It's so hard to teach and keeps running away!"
"Squeak squeak!" The rabbit angrily retorted, though no one could understand its complaints.
Qian Renjue rubbed his forehead in resignation. "Alright, calm down."
The moment he spoke, the rabbit instantly quieted down, its previously arrogant demeanor vanishing.
After six months, it had learned that while Qian Renjue might not be in charge, he held the highest status and was not someone it could offend.
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