The light, initially extremely faint, expanded rapidly with unstoppable force, like a newly risen sun, its intensity instantly dispelling the surrounding darkness.
Immediately afterward, a vast and boundless life force surged forth like a raging tide, colliding fiercely with the dark power.
In this intense clash between light and darkness, a blurry figure gradually emerged.
Qian Renshang's familiar outline slowly became clear, his body enveloped in a dreamlike, mysterious radiance.
The radiance was multicolored, sometimes appearing as a dreamlike pink, sometimes as a deep blue, and sometimes as a dazzling gold, each change radiating a captivating charm.
He had his eyes closed, his face calm and serene, as if immersed in an incredibly beautiful dream.
However, the aura around him surged like a turbulent wave, impacting the surrounding space.
"Qian Renshang!!"
Di Tian's expression was one of wild joy.
Every inch of his skin shimmered with strange and intricate runes, which flowed slowly across his body like living things, radiating ancient and mysterious power.
With his appearance, the surrounding dark power began to surge wildly into his body.
His body was like a bottomless black hole, greedily and eagerly devouring this powerful energy.
With each ounce of dark power absorbed, the light on his body grew stronger, and the flow of the runes accelerated.
When the last trace of dark power was completely absorbed, Qian Renshang suddenly opened his eyes.
From those eyes, two golden beams of light shot out like lightning piercing the sky, causing the space to tremble wherever they went.
His hair flew wildly like burning flames, each strand shimmering with dazzling light.
In the sky, colorful clouds gathered rapidly like brocade, forming a magnificent and colorful canopy.
Auspicious light showered down like a dazzling meteor shower.
Qian Renshang hovered in the air, his figure majestic, like an invincible war god descending to earth.
His voice, like a resounding bell, echoed throughout the heavens and earth:
"Everyone, I... am back!"
The beast kings looked at Qian Renshang, who appeared in the air like a war god, with surprise and joy.
Their expressions froze, as if they could not believe what they were seeing.
Xiong Jun's eyes widened like copper bells, his mouth gaped open, and he uttered incoherent sounds:
"This...this is actually true! Qian Renshang has actually been resurrected!"
His massive body trembled slightly with excitement, his previous sorrow and despair instantly forgotten.
The Demon King stood there dumbfounded, only recovering after a long while, muttering to himself:
"A miracle, this is simply a miracle!"
His eyes glistened with tears of excitement, and his previously tense nerves finally relaxed.
Bi Ji covered her mouth with her hand, weeping with joy:
"It really is him, he's back, we have hope!"
Her tears slid down her cheeks, but her smile blossomed into the most radiant one.
Di Tian laughed loudly, his laughter filled with relief and exhilaration:
"Hahahaha, Qian Renshang, you really didn't disappoint us!"
The beast kings cheered, their voices echoing through the Star Dou Great Forest, filled with the joy of rebirth after calamity and anticipation for the future.
"But what exactly is going on?"
Xiong Jun's eyes were still filled with great confusion!
They clearly witnessed Qian Renshang being killed by the Angel God with a single sword strike, so what was happening now?
Qian Renshang seemed to see the confusion of the Beast Kings.
He calmly explained,
"This is my eighth soul skill, also a soul skill given to me by the Crimson King.
The soul skill is called Dark Nirvana! It consumes all my soul power within seven days to form a feather.
If I die within seven days, I can be reborn through this Nirvana.
This soul skill can only be used three times in a lifetime.
You could say the Crimson King gave me three lives.
And I knew there might be unexpected situations before this battle, so I prepared in advance."
Hearing Qian Renshang's explanation, the Beast Kings suddenly understood.
But thinking of the Crimson King, their expressions turned sorrowful again.
Xiong Jun's originally excited expression instantly dimmed, and his huge body trembled slightly:
"The Crimson King... I didn't expect that even after his death, he could still do this for you..."
His voice was filled with grief and regret.
The Demon King lowered his head, clenched his fists, and gritted his teeth as he said,
"The Crimson King... this guy really is... Nirvana."
Qian Renshang's eyes also revealed deep sorrow and longing.
He said heavily,
"I can never repay Chi Shu's great kindness to me.
One day I will resurrect him!!"
Di Tian sighed, "The will of the Crimson King will be with us, inspiring us to continue forward."
For a moment, a somber atmosphere enveloped everyone again.
But now was not the time for grief. Di Tian's eyes narrowed, filled with rage, as if burning with fierce fire.
He clenched his fists, his knuckles white from the force, and said through gritted teeth,
"Now is not the time for grief!
We must take revenge and make the Martial Soul Empire pay for their actions!"
His powerful aura emanated, making the surrounding air heavy.
"I will restart the Beast Tide, and this time I will lead it myself!"
Di Tian's voice was firm and resolute, as if it were an unquestionable military order.
Xiong Jun suddenly raised his head, a fierce glint in his eyes:
"Yes! We must let them know the wrath of us soul beasts!"
The Demon King echoed, "That's right, we are willing to follow you and wash the Martial Soul Empire in blood!"
Bi Ji wiped away her tears, her eyes filled with determination:
"Even if it costs us our lives, we will avenge the Crimson King and our fallen comrades!"
However, Qian Renshang shook his head and rejected Di Tian's suggestion. He said solemnly,
"Uncle Di Tian, we must not act rashly this time.
The gods have already intervened once before, and it's hard to guarantee they won't strike again.
If we act rashly, it will only plunge the soul beast race into an even greater crisis."
Upon hearing this, all the beast kings fell into deep thought.
Qian Renshang continued,
"Moreover, my dear sister Qian Renxue is very likely to become a god soon.
Once she achieves godhood, with her immense power, no matter how large the beast tide, it will be no match for her."
A god!
This existence is truly terrifying; the difference between humans and gods cannot be measured by reason.
Even someone as powerful as Qian Renshang was utterly powerless against the descent of the angel god.
Only a god could fight against a god!
Killing a god was incredibly difficult!
Therefore, Qian Renshang's idea was simple: to become a god!
The beast tide wasn't enough; he, Qian Renshang, had to become a god!
(End of Chapter)
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