Chapter 238: Angel
After many years, the timid girl who once apologized incessantly to a simple shopkeeper had blossomed into a poised and graceful young woman.
Standing at the level of a 92nd rank titled Douluo, Qian Qian had earned the title "Dawnlight." She possessed a five word custom battle armor, the "Dawnlight Divine Armor," which she had designed and crafted herself. With this armor, her full power rivaled that of a third tier god. Though she wasn't among Ye Wen's top ten disciples, her knowledge and strength surpassed even some who were.
Today, Qian Qian walked alongside Ye Wen toward the Worship Hall. Over the years, her youthful naivety had faded, and though her figure now carried a gentle grace, the rejuvenation effects of her title rank made her appear no older than eighteen. Though she had never formally studied etiquette, she exuded a natural poise, with every gesture radiating elegance and purity. In terms of bearing alone, she was comparable to Qian Renxue.
When they entered the Worship Hall, Qian Daoliu was momentarily taken aback before giving Ye Wen a respectful nod. But Qian Qian suddenly released her soul power, gazing at the angelic statue in the hall as if sensing an inexplicable warmth from it. Instinctively, she felt compelled to extend her soul energy.
Seeing this, Qian Daoliu was puzzled at first by the young girl's sudden display of power, but his confusion was quickly dispelled by what happened next. Turning to face the statue, he found himself speechless. "Great Angel God!" Qian Daoliu couldn't help but cry out, bowing to the statue in reverent worship.
Neither Ye Wen nor Qian Qian paid him any mind, however. Qian Qian continued forward with her eyes closed, arms outstretched as if to embrace the statue. The light radiating from the statue grew increasingly brilliant, harmonizing with her soul energy. Finally, she unconsciously summoned her martial spirit, her eight winged angel, her figure shimmering in a divine golden glow.
Watching from behind, Qian Daoliu's eyes filled with wonder. "Is this child truly of the Qian family lineage? Could an eight winged angel like this really exist? Praise be to the holy Angel God, whose glory has once again graced Douluo Continent!"
Ye Wen, however, simply shook his head with a faint smile. That's thanks to my training, he thought, and has little to do with your Angel God.
As Qian Qian's figure glowed in concert with the statue, the brilliance grew to the point of being almost blinding. Ye Wen himself found the intensity astonishing; even to him, it appeared like the legendary image of an angel descended to bring mercy and salvation to humanity.
Slowly, the light faded, and Qian Qian's spirit power had advanced by one rank to level 93. A golden, eight winged mark now graced her forehead. Ye Wen smiled, pleased to see yet another strong ally rising within his ranks.
As Qian Qian opened her eyes, they were filled with a moment of confusion, which quickly shifted to thoughtful contemplation.
"Qian Qian, what is the first trial of your Angel God assessment?" Ye Wen asked casually. Given her current strength, passing the angelic Nine Trials would be trivial for her.
Qian Qian explained that the Angel Trials were confined to the Angel's Domain, sparing her the need to travel as much as the Sea God Trials. The first trial was to ascend the 999 steps of Angel's Light. Feels like a copy of the Sea God Trial, Ye Wen thought, chuckling inwardly.
Such challenges were meant not only to test one's strength but also to sharpen the candidate's overall qualities to synchronize with the godly position.
Reflecting on this, Ye Wen wondered how Tang San was faring in the Slaughter City. It had been nearly a year, and he hadn't yet heard any news. Without the Blood Swan Kiss, he doubted Tang San could destroy the Slaughter City, and without that destruction, Tang Chen would remain trapped, leaving Tang San with no godly position to inherit. Tang San's current situation might well hinder his progress. However, Ye Wen ultimately decided it wasn't worth his concern.
He refocused his attention on Qian Qian's development. With her talent now clearly surpassing Qian Renxue's, Qian Daoliu had set aside any reservations and even introduced Qian Renxue to her as a sister. The two got along surprisingly well, bonding quickly over their similar martial spirits.
Ye Wen, meanwhile, was relieved to see Qian Qian building friendships. She had always been somewhat reclusive, spending most of her time either studying or training alone, and he had worried about her. But with her new connections, he felt more at ease.
Afterward, Ye Wen turned his thoughts to a different kind of "training." Approaching Bibi Dong with a mischievous grin, he said, "Spider Queen, I need your help with my cultivation…"
Ye Wen's recent experiments with dual cultivation had piqued his interest, but unlike the compatible energies of Ah Yin and Bo Saixi, Bibi Dong's spirit energies leaned toward the dark and sinister death and soul devouring. Despite trying various approaches, Ye Wen soon realized that the negative energies couldn't be reversed to benefit him. Instead, he would need to lend his own energy to support Bibi Dong's cultivation.
Grudgingly accepting the inevitable, Ye Wen steeled himself for what he imagined would be a harrowing experience. Yet the endeavor wasn't fruitless. Through the power exchange, Bibi Dong gained insights into the mental aspects of her cultivation, progressing significantly in her understanding of spirit power.
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