Qian Renxue's voice was choked with sobs, her eyes filled with a desperate longing for answers.
Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Renxue, a flicker of heartache in his eyes, quickly replaced by worry.
Qian Daoliu stared at Qian Renxue with a grim expression, took a deep breath, and slowly revealed the whole truth to her.
"Xue'er, do you know that your smooth passage through the angelic inheritance wasn't entirely due to your own talent and effort?"
Qian Daoliu's voice was heavy and suppressed.
Qian Renxue's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.
"Grandpa, what do you mean by that?"
Qian Daoliu gritted his teeth and continued,
"All of this is because of Qian Renshang, the being prophesied by the Angel God to be the Child of Darkness.
The Angel God hopes you can grow up quickly and possess enough power to kill him."
Qian Renxue's body trembled slightly. "Qian Renshang? The Child of Darkness?"
The Child of Darkness, Qian Renshang!
Upon hearing these words, Qian Renxue was utterly incredulous.
She had always believed that her exceptional talent was the reason she passed the Angelic Inheritance so easily, but it turned out it was all because of Qian Renshang.
Qian Renxue stood there, stunned, her mind a jumble of thoughts.
She recalled the effort and pain she had endured to pass the Angelic Inheritance, those days intertwined with sweat and tears.
She had thought her perseverance and talent had brought her success, but she never imagined the reason behind it all was this.
"It's him again…"
Qian Renxue murmured to herself, her voice filled with complex emotions.
There was anger, resentment, doubt, and a hint of curiosity she herself hadn't even noticed.
She bit her lip tightly, her teeth leaving faint marks on her lips.
Qian Renxue's hands unconsciously clenched into fists, her long nails digging into her palms, yet she felt no pain.
At this moment, her heart was like a raging storm, unable to calm down for a long time.
Qian Daoliu's gaze sharpened. "Xue'er, his existence will bring disaster to the entire world.
The will of the Angel God cannot be defied; you must shoulder this mission."
Qian Renxue's expression became extremely complex, showing both fear of the unknown and confusion about her mission.
"Grandpa, I..." Qian Renxue hesitated, unable to speak.
Qian Daoliu grasped Qian Renxue's shoulders. "Xue'er, you are the hope of the Spirit Hall, the messenger of the Angel God.
You must be strong, you must fulfill this mission."
Qian Renxue remained silent for a long time, but finally her eyes gradually hardened.
"Grandpa, I understand. I will not let the Spirit Hall down, I will not let the Angel God down."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "Good, Xue'er, from now on, you must cultivate even more diligently and prepare for the upcoming battle."
Grandpa actually wanted to kill Qian Renshang too; this was something Qian Renxue hadn't expected.
She had always thought that everything Grandpa did was for the glory and justice of the Spirit Hall, but now this resolute killing intent made her doubt.
Qian Renxue lowered her head slightly, her delicate brows furrowed, her mind filled with countless thoughts.
Even she couldn't help but feel that Qian Renshang was a little too pitiful.
Being labeled the so-called Child of Darkness meant being driven to extinction, but now, this simple definition seemed too thin and ruthless.
Qian Renxue sighed softly. She realized that Qian Renshang had now gained her approval, and she didn't necessarily have to kill him.
Perhaps, before the truth was revealed, she should give him a chance to explain, a chance to prove himself.
"Grandpa, could you investigate further?
Maybe Qian Renshang isn't some kind of Dark Child..." Qian Renxue looked up at Qian Daoliu.
Qian Daoliu stood to the side, his face grim, his gaze firm and serious as he looked at Qian Renxue.
His voice was deep and powerful as he said,"Shut up.
The Angel God is never wrong, and Qian Renshang has already revealed the undeniable fact of his Fallen Angel Martial Soul. He's also colluding with Soul Beasts...
Xue'er, don't overthink it. Continue to cultivate diligently and complete the Angel God's test.
The responsibility of killing Qian Renshang will be entrusted to you from now on."
Qian Renxue listened blankly, her eyes somewhat vacant, her thoughts already drifting far away.
Various thoughts flashed through her mind. She felt confused and bewildered by the mission Qian Daoliu had imposed on her.
She gently bit her lip, her heart churning with conflicting emotions:
"Qian Renshang, must his life or death really be decided by some so-called prophecy?"
Qian Renxue unconsciously shook her head, trying to dispel these chaotic thoughts, but Qian Daoliu's words echoed in her heart like a heavy hammer.
A gentle breeze blew by, lifting her golden hair, but it could not soothe the turmoil in her heart.
Just then, a streak of purple light streaked towards them from the sky, moving with the speed of a falling meteor.
Everyone was shocked, their faces filled with vigilance, their nerves instantly on edge.
The six Grand Elders instantly released their powerful soul energy, bracing themselves for battle.
Numerous Title Douluos also assumed defensive stances, their eyes fixed on the rapidly approaching purple light.
Only after the purple light landed did everyone breathe a sigh of relief. It was Pope Bibi Dong!
However, upon seeing Bibi Dong's condition, everyone gasped in horror, for Bibi Dong was truly in a terrible state.
Her once noble and magnificent purple robe was now tattered and torn, soaked in blood in many places, its color a dark hue.
Her skin was crisscrossed with countless wounds, some still oozing blood, others already congealed into scabs, appearing particularly gruesome.
Her left arm was even more shocking—it was completely empty!
The wound was a bloody mess, as if telling the story of a brutal battle that had just taken place.
Everyone stared in astonishment at Bibi Dong, speechless for a moment. Bibi Dong's face was ashen, but her eyes remained sharp, revealing an unyielding stubbornness.
"Your Holiness the Pope..."
Finally, a Title Douluo couldn't help but speak, his voice filled with shock and worry.
Bibi Dong snorted coldly, "No need to make a fuss, this injury is nothing."
Although she said this, her slightly trembling body betrayed the immense pain she was enduring.
Qian Renxue stepped forward with heartache, "Mother, what happened to you..."
Bibi Dong interrupted her, "Get away!"
Qian Daoliu frowned, "Who could have injured you like this?"
He knew that Bibi Dong had gone to chase after Qian Renshang and the others.
Qian Daoliu had hoped that Bibi Dong could bring Qian Renshang back, but it seemed that she had failed!
Everyone was shocked that someone could have beaten Pope Bibi Dong to such a terrible state, their eyes filled with disbelief.
They stared blankly at Bibi Dong, their hearts filled with doubt and fear.
Qian Daoliu's expression was even more solemn; his already serious face now seemed veiled in frost.
He stared intently at Bibi Dong's empty left arm, his eyes revealing deep worry.
"Just who is this person, possessing such power?"
Qian Daoliu muttered to himself, his voice low and heavy.
Bibi Dong, her expression ferocious, shook off the group without a word. Her powerful aura was terrifying, causing everyone to instinctively give way.
With a flash, she returned to the Papal Palace alone, like a purple phantom.
As soon as she stepped into the palace, Bibi Dong completely lost control, going berserk, roaring and howling.
Her voice echoed in the empty hall, filled with endless rage and resentment.
"Gu Yuena! I will kill you!"
She screamed hysterically, her eyes bloodshot, as if spitting fire.
She frantically swung her remaining right arm, sweeping tables, chairs, vases, and other objects from the hall to the ground, shattering them with a series of crashes.
"How dare you humiliate me like this!"
Bibi Dong's voice was hoarse, yet she continued to roar incessantly.
Her hair was disheveled, veins bulging on her forehead, and she appeared to be in a state of madness.
"I won't let you get away with this, Gu Yuena!"
Bibi Dong's furious roar echoed throughout the Papal Palace.
(End of Chapter)
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