Therefore, Qian Renxue changed her original plan and decided to quickly take down the Heaven Dou Empire, so she could return to Spirit Hall as soon as possible and begin the Angel God Trial left behind by the Ancestral God.
At that time, for Qian Renxue, the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire was no longer the most important thing. What mattered most was that she could inherit the Angel God position as soon as possible at the very least, she had to become a god faster than Muyang and not be surpassed by him.
But unexpectedly, before she could even return to Spirit Hall and start the Angel God Trial, her "dear little brother" had already taken off, his strength far beyond her imagination, becoming one of the top powerhouses among soul masters on the continent.
At this rate, wouldn't she be hearing the news of Muyang becoming a god in just another two years?
It could be said that, without even knowing it himself, Muyang had already dealt such a blow to Qian Renxue that she was on the verge of questioning her entire existence.
In fact, this situation wasn't hard to understand. If an ordinary soul master learned about Muyang's strength, they would only marvel that he truly lived up to his reputation as a peerless talent. But for someone like Qian Renxue who was also a peerless talent such thoughts would inevitably arise in her mind: "We're both peerless talents of this generation. You're so insanely powerful, yet I can't do the same. Am I useless?"
Ordinary people lie flat; geniuses question life. This is the mindset people have when they see others achieving what they themselves cannot.
"Not that? Then what is it?"
Qian Daoliu couldn't help but show a surprised expression. His precious granddaughter looked so pitiful wasn't it because her plan had failed, and years of effort had gone to waste? Or was there another reason?
Facing her grandfather's question, Qian Renxue thought for a moment and finally shook her head.
Since Muyang was unwilling to reveal his identity, then she wouldn't expose him either.
After all, even if she told her grandfather, what would that do? Have him go teach Muyang a lesson?
Qian Renxue was always decisive when the time called for it, and she would strike ruthlessly if needed, but she would never repay kindness with enmity.
As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan in the original story?
The one who ambushed them behind the scenes wasn't her it was Bibi Dong. And the kindness that Ning Fengzhi, that teacher, had shown was toward Heaven Dou Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, not Spirit Hall's Qian Renxue.
Moreover, while Ning Fengzhi was teaching Xue Qinghe, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan also gained their share of benefits from the Heaven Dou Empire. Though there was indeed some teacher-student sentiment, this relationship was more of a political transaction.
Late at night, after Qian Renxue left the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu ordered someone to summon She Long and Ci Xue.
He felt his precious granddaughter was acting a little off, so it was necessary to ask these two "Guardians of the Hall."
"Grand Worship."
Before long, She Long and Ci Xue walked into the hall and bowed.
"No need for formalities. You two explain in detail what has happened to Xue'er lately."
Waving his hand, Qian Daoliu spoke.
More than half an hour later, She Long and Ci Xue took their leave, and Qian Daoliu inside the hall fell into deep thought.
'Muyang? Shui Bing'er? Could it be… Xue'er has fallen for this young man, but the boy already has a girlfriend? Xue'er, unwilling to accept it, tried to speed up her plan so she could regain her female identity and cut in to steal him away?
But due to flawed planning, her scheme failed, years of hard work were wasted, and she now feels that everything's going wrong that's why she's so aggrieved?'
Qian Daoliu couldn't help but think that even if his guess wasn't completely accurate, it was probably close enough.
'Forget it. The matters of the young… what do they have to do with someone like me who's half in the grave?'
After a while, Qian Daoliu shook his head.
His precious granddaughter had returned to Spirit City, the Angel God Trial was about to begin, and his life was already entering its final countdown. The matters of the younger generation didn't need him meddling.
As time passed, the news that the Spirit Hall's Angel Clan members had impersonated the Heaven Dou Empire's Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and attempted to usurp the throne only to be thwarted by the more skilled Heaven Dou side, which eventually united with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to quell the rebellion spread across the entire continent.
For a time, the various powers of the continent raised their vigilance to the highest level, wary that Spirit Hall might not give up and might hatch another conspiracy.
Among them, the Star Luo Empire was especially on guard.
After all, Spirit Hall dared to covet even the Heaven Dou throne what wouldn't they dare to do?
Of course, Emperor Dai Yutian of Star Luo wasn't worried that his beloved eldest son Dai Weisi would be impersonated.
After all, a fake is ultimately a fake it can never become real. If the already-established imperial crown prince Dai Weisi were to be impersonated, his crown princess Zhu Zhuyun, who shared a Martial Soul Fusion Technique with him, would surely notice something wrong.
Apart from guarding against Spirit Hall, the various forces also began dispatching envoys to other powers.
Spirit Hall was too strong. On their own, no single force on the continent could rival it, but if everyone could form an alliance of mutual defense and offense, then perhaps they could contend with Spirit Hall.
Even the two great empires, which had long been rivals, sent envoys to one another to discuss the matter of an alliance.
After all, with Spirit Hall's growing power and immense ambition, and with the location of Spirit City the stronghold of Spirit Hall situated right at the center of the continent, precisely between the two great empires, the Heaven Dou Empire didn't need to worry about the Star Luo Empire plotting to seize their lands. If Star Luo made a move on Heaven Dou, it would only benefit Spirit Hall, who would sit back and watch the tigers fight.
The strategy of allying with distant forces while attacking nearby ones this was nothing new.
And just as all the powers on the continent outside Spirit Hall's faction were filled with fear and unease, one force was beginning to stir.
That force was none other than the Clear Sky Sect, which had once been forced into seclusion in the mountains by Spirit Hall.
There was no doubt that, as the once number one sect in the world, the Clear Sky Sect was unwilling to remain forever hidden in some remote valley.
It was only because Spirit Hall's power was overwhelming, and the Clear Sky Sect without someone "invincible on land" to oversee it was far from capable of matching Spirit Hall, that they had played the role of a turtle hiding in its shell for over ten years.
But now that the continent's situation was shifting dramatically and the various powers were vaguely moving toward forming an alliance to resist Spirit Hall wasn't this the perfect opportunity?
If the two great empires and the Upper Three Sects could unite wholeheartedly, and rally a group of smaller factions to cheer and support them, wouldn't it be possible to take down Spirit Hall?
What's more, although today's Clear Sky Sect was no longer at the height of its former glory, its strength was not necessarily inferior.
Ever since going into seclusion all those years ago, the entire sect had been harboring a burning determination. Over the years, the sect had long ceased to rely solely on Sect Master Tang Xiao. Of the five elders, four had now already reached the level of Titled Douluo, and if there were no surprises, even the Seventh Elder was likely to break through to a nine-ring Titled Douluo very soon.
By then, a sect with six Titled Douluo, plus that disgrace Tang Hao surely they could stand against at least half of the Elder Hall of Spirit Hall?
At Clear Sky Castle, inside a stone chamber, Sect Master Tang Xiao, the five elders, and Tang Yuehua were gathered together.
"Honored Elders, the current situation on the continent has changed drastically. I intend to have my younger brother Tang Hao return to the sect, though not yet reinstated into the clan registry. He shall serve the sect as a man atonement, earn merits, and prove himself. What are your thoughts on this?"
Tang Xiao said in a deep voice to the five elders.
"This…"
Upon hearing this, the five elders all revealed expressions of hesitation.
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