"Yes." Qian Renxue nodded slightly, her tone equally calm.
Bibi Dong opened her mouth.
"I heard what was going on outside."
"You actually defied my will and secretly married Gu Sheng for such a man! You've been blinded by so-called love!"
Qian Renxue's expression remained unchanged.
She is no longer the little girl who longed for her mother's love.
With Gu Sheng by her side, she learned to be strong and to fight against her fate.
She could disregard anyone's opinion of her, but she could not tolerate anyone insulting Gu Sheng.
"Whether he's good-for-nothing or not, I know better than you do."
Qian Renxue raised her eyes and looked directly at Bibi Dong on the throne, her voice clear and firm.
"You don't understand at all."
"You only care about talent, ability, and power; you've never really cared about what I need."
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong let out a sneer.
"What do I need to care about you? Is your husband some worthless mortal?"
"No."
Qian Renxue slowly shook her head, a faint smile curving her lips, a smile tinged with pity.
"He treated me sincerely."
"I truly love him."
She paused, then her tone suddenly became sharp.
"At least unlike some people, who only talk about theories and dare not take responsibility."
As soon as she finished speaking, Bibi Dong's lazy and indifferent expression froze instantly.
Empty talk and no willingness to take responsibility!
These eight words, like the most vicious thorn, pierced the deepest scar in her heart!
Yu Xiaogang!
The name exploded in her mind!
"you--!"
Bibi Dong suddenly stood up from her throne, her noble demeanor vanished, replaced by a furious rage that had been touched!
Her figure flashed and she instantly appeared in front of Qian Renxue.
*Smack!*
A crisp, loud slap rang out abruptly in the hall.
Qian Renxue's face was slapped to the side, and a clear five-finger mark quickly appeared on her fair cheek.
The crisp sound of a slap echoed in the hall.
Qian Renxue's fair cheeks swelled up rapidly before the naked eye, leaving a clear five-finger mark on them, a shocking sight.
She didn't show a trace of grievance.
She slowly, inch by inch, turned her head back, her golden eyes, which should have been pure and flawless, now burning with an inextinguishable flame as she stared directly at her mother.
That look in his eyes showed no fear, only a stubbornness and disappointment that seeped into his bones.
"very good."
Bibi Dong looked down at her, her voice devoid of any emotion.
"It seems that over the years, that mortal not only taught you to talk back, but also gave you the courage to defy me."
She slowly walked back to the papal throne, a symbol of supreme power, and leaned back again.
Those long, beautiful legs, encased in black stockings, crossed again, each movement exuding a sense of oppression.
"I'll give you a chance to make amends."
Bibi Dong's voice rang out in the main hall.
"Return to Tiandou City immediately and activate the final plan. I want Xueye dead."
Qian Renxue remained silent, only gently touching her burning cheek with her hand.
Bibi Dong's purple eyes narrowed slightly, a dangerous glint flashing within them.
"Don't let me see you indulging in that ridiculous love game again."
"If you can't do it, I don't mind cleaning up that distracting junk for you myself."
The moment she finished speaking, Qian Renxue suddenly raised her head, her icy gaze turning sharp as a knife!
"I will complete the mission."
Her voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear and resonant.
"but."
Qian Renxue paused, then said, word by word:
"If you dare to lay a finger on him, I, Qian Renxue, will absolutely not let you off."
"presumptuous!"
Bibi Dong's oppressive aura descended suddenly, but Qian Renxue only swayed slightly and still stood straight, like a pine tree in the snow.
Are you really in such a hurry?
Qian Renxue suppressed her anger and tried to make a final effort.
"Emperor Xueye is on his last legs. Our hidden pawns are spread throughout the court and the country. If we wait another year or two, the Heavenly Dou Empire can be taken into our hands without lifting a finger."
"If we take action now, there are too many variables. If we're not careful, years of hard work could be destroyed in an instant!"
Are you teaching me how to do things?
Bibi Dong gave a cold laugh.
"I don't have time to wait for you! You can't even handle this little thing?"
These words, like the sharpest knife, completely severed the last glimmer of hope in Qian Renxue's heart.
Bibi Dong didn't care about the success or failure of the plan, nor did she care about her efforts over the years.
This was just a punishment, a means to force her to submit.
A deep sense of despair flashed in Qian Renxue's eyes.
Years of forbearance, years of planning... are they all going to go down the drain like this?
But she had no other choice.
"...yes."
Just then.
Boom!!!
A deafening roar came from the outside world without warning!
The entire papal palace trembled violently, and the crystal chandeliers on the dome rattled as if they might fall at any moment.
Immediately afterwards, an indescribable divine pressure swept in like a tsunami, penetrating the layers of walls of the Papal Palace and descending upon every corner!
"Um?"
Bibi Dong sat up abruptly, a serious expression appearing on her face for the first time.
Qian Renxue suddenly turned around and looked up at the sky through the arched window of the main hall.
Above Wuhun City, a thick, incomparably powerful, seven-colored pillar of light pierced through the heavens and earth, bursting forth with endless holy light that eclipsed the sun and moon!
The source of that beam of light...
That's the direction of the training ground!
That's the direction Gu Sheng is heading!
"Gu Sheng!"
Qian Renxue's heart clenched, and all the color drained from her face.
No longer caring about anything else, the holy six-winged angel martial soul instantly possessed him, transforming into a streak of light that smashed through the window and sped toward the center of the holy light storm!
Bibi Dong watched her anxious departure, her brows furrowed, and then she too transformed into a purple phantom and disappeared into the hall.
---
Above the training ground.
Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back, feeling the sacred aura that was even purer and more ancient than that of angels and gods. At this moment, his turbid old eyes suddenly burst forth with an unprecedented brilliance.
Innate full soul power level 20!
Such talent has only appeared in a handful of people throughout the ten thousand years of history of the mainland!
"Hahaha..."
Qian Daoliu couldn't help but laugh out loud, his voice filled with joy.
"Great! Great!"
"God bless my Spirit Hall! God bless my Angel Clan!"
He looked down at the tall figure below, his eyes filled with satisfaction and anticipation.
"This child is a blessing to our Spirit Hall, and even more so to Xue'er!"
"I will do everything in my power to find the most suitable and powerful soul ring for you in this world!"
(End of chapter)