—'The third test for angels: Change means a new round of bloodshed. Will you condemn everyone indiscriminately, regardless of good or evil, or will you leave a glimmer of hope for the innocent? Make a choice on the path of change that is worthy of the glory of angels and that you can face with a clear conscience.'
This is the third test Qian Yuelong received after fusing her eighth spirit ring.
Qian Yuelong, who had originally planned to participate in the Soul Hunting Operation, was somewhat surprised; this was like a timely gift when she was sleepy.
After fusing with her eighth spirit ring, she gained an unexpected spirit skill.
It is said that the divine soul ring will give the most suitable soul skill to the soul master based on the soul master's own martial soul and development direction.
The soul skill that Qian Yuelong obtained from the divinely bestowed soul ring is called "Lotus Birth in a Single Thought".
It is similar to the divine realm "Moon Abyss" but also has subtle differences.
"Lotus Birth in a Single Thought" is a domain-type control soul skill. Her eighth soul skill, combined with the Lotus Heart Domain, is like infusing this soul skill with a soul, giving the entire soul skill an important central core. It will directly cover the domain and all amplification effects of the target marked by the lotus, knocking the opponent back to their original level. At the same time, "Lotus Birth in a Single Thought" will lay a net like a spider weaving its web. As long as the target touches the tightly woven "tendrils" like spider webs, they will be parasitized by the "tendrils". The moment their movements are blocked and slowed down, a terrifying chain reaction explosion will occur.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they could control the other party to death.
During the few days she spent consolidating her cultivation, Qian Yuelong also tested whether using her eighth soul skill and Lotus Heart Domain simultaneously within the Divine Realm "Moon Abyss" would cause any conflict.
Fortunately, the conclusions after the experiment were inspiring.
The divine realm "Moon Abyss," which resembles another real dimension, does not conflict with the two. In fact, Qian Yuelong even asked Hu Liena, who had obtained the Killing God Domain, to help test the operational space of her eighth soul skill.
Objects not marked by the lotus will not have their own domain overwritten, but the boost they receive will be reduced by 10%.
There is one day left before Operation Soul Hunt begins.
The elite Soul Masters secretly repatriated from various Martial Soul Branch Halls across the continent have all arrived.
When Qian Yuelong stepped into the council hall, the platinum bishop of the only two Martial Soul Temples on the continent, the vacant elders of the Elder Hall, and the five elders of the familiar Hall of Offerings, except for Qian Daoliu and the second-ranked Golden Crocodile Douluo who was still in seclusion, were all there.
Upon seeing Qian Yuelong enter the hall, the two Platinum Bishops bowed slightly, while the five Title Douluo Elders from the Elder Hall who came to assist in the battle and the five Venerables from the Hall of Offerings nodded to Qian Yuelong.
Qian Yuelong nodded to them and looked at Bibi Dong, who was at the head of the table.
Bibi Dong nodded slightly to her and spoke in a deep voice:
"Alright, everyone's here. Now let's arrange the selection of the three main players."
Yes, three.
Even the Haotian Sect's long-secluded territory has been uncovered by them.
We also owe a great deal to the intelligence gathering and operational capabilities of the Tianyan Palace under Qian Yuelong's command.
"Elder Golden Hook, Third-Rank Azure Phoenix Douluo, and Fourth-Rank Lion Douluo are the main force attacking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
The three titled Douluo who were named nodded.
"I, along with Elder Demon Bear, Elder Ghost Leopard, and the Five Radiant Douluo, will focus our attack on the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, which has a large number of Title Douluo. Saintess, you will be traveling with us. After all, there are some of your acquaintances in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
With her and the other three Title Douluos around, protecting Qian Yuelong is more than enough.
Especially with her as the Pope present, the enemy's main target will shift from Qian Yuelong to her.
Before she could finish speaking, Qian Yuelong called out, "Wait, Your Holiness the Pope."
"Hmm?" Bibi Dong glanced to the side, and everyone else's gaze also fell on Qian Yuelong, who had spoken.
“I want to go to the Haotian Sect. The Haotian Sect is currently based at Yunhai Peak, where they have a geographical advantage, with each peak being easy to defend and difficult to attack. However, if I activate my domain, their terrain advantage will be completely lost, and the initiative will be in our hands.”
As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School...
"Brother" has also started taking action; no matter what, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can no longer reconcile with them.
Some relationships, once missed, are gone forever, and will eventually lead to diverging paths.
Considering her relatively pleasant relationship with Ning Rongrong and Gu Rong in the past, she will avoid attacking the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School during this Soul Hunting Operation, but that's all.
When they meet again, they will be mortal enemies. She will show no mercy; the greatest respect and affection she can show is to kill her opponent with her own abilities, without using any clothing parts.
She doesn't have a bad impression of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, so she will fight openly and fairly.
Qian Yuelong looked at Bibi Dong intently.
In some ways, Qian Yuelong and Qian Renxue are indeed sisters, and their personalities are somewhat similar.
However, when it comes to "righteousness," Qian Renxue leans more towards the pro-war faction, inheriting Bibi Dong's ruthless approach. Qian Yuelong, who entered the Path of Ruthlessness with the heart of "treating all things as equals," is at the other extreme, advocating for a gentler, more gradual reform.
The only thing they have in common is that when facing a truly respected opponent, they will not resort to underhanded tactics, but will choose to fight fair and square.
Bibi Dong pondered for a moment.
According to the intelligence provided by the Tianyan Palace, the Haotian Sect now has six Title Douluos.
However, both the Sixth-Rank Thousand-Jin Douluo and the Seventh-Rank Demon-Subduing Douluo are Title Douluos of level 95 or above, whose level and realm are far higher than those of the other Haotian Sect elders besides Tang Xiao.
In conclusion, the Haotian Sect is insignificant.
Thinking of this, Bibi Dong said, "In that case, let the Holy Maiden, Elder Turtle, Sixth Elder Thousand-Jun Douluo, and Seventh Elder Demon-Slaying Douluo lead the way. We shall depart immediately at 7 PM tonight!"
"yes!"
A unified voice rang out, and everyone left the council hall to take inventory of people and equipment.
The night was cool and still.
People who had worked all day were resting in their houses, completely unaware of the danger approaching.
The disciples that Haotian Sect sent to keep watch near the village have all been dealt with silently.
The Soul Guards, concealing their auras, surrounded the village silently, like ghosts in the night.
The chirping of crickets in the woods grew faint.
Sensing the approaching danger, they dared not even cry out frequently, only daring to let out a faint sound from time to time.
The villagers, who were used to falling asleep to the sound of crickets chirping, suddenly opened their eyes from their wooden beds, revealing a sharp look. They sat up, holding their breath, and listened quietly to the sounds outside for a while.
The crickets that had fallen into the clutches of the Soul Guardians chirped once or twice when they were poked and prodded.
The villager who caught the cricket's chirping looked puzzled, scratched his head, and lay back down.
Is he being too sensitive?
Their entire village was actually composed of outer disciples of the Haotian Sect.
The Clear Sky Sect is currently too sensitive to outsiders, especially the Spirit Hall, which is full of powerful figures and is still eyeing them covetously. Although they have secluded themselves in this remote mountain, direct disciples of the sect take turns patrolling and keeping watch every day, and dare not slack off.
As he closed his eyes and drifted back to sleep, he was unaware that the disciples on guard duty outside had already been dealt with.
Qian Yuelong's eyes reflected the exceptionally tranquil village shrouded in night. She calmly raised her hand:
"Let's do it."
—A side note—
Double update on time today!
P.S.: This is a personal interpretation; the Elder Turtle returned alive when he went to attack Poseidon Island in his early years.
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