The remnant soul of the Angel God shook its head and said, "There is no need to thank me. Protecting this world and safeguarding living beings is the fundamental mission of the Angel Clan. Although Black Abyss has been destroyed, the threat of the Void King has not been eliminated. He will soon descend upon this world, and when he does, an even greater catastrophe will follow."
Lin Mo's gaze sharpened. "Ancestor, what should we do? How can we prevent the Void King's descent and protect this world?"
"The Void King's power is simply too immense. Even I cannot completely defeat him," the remnant soul of the Angel God said, a heavy look in its eyes. "To stop him, you must gather the Power of Angels, the Power of Dragons, and the Power of Human Faith. Only by fusing these three together can you forge a strength sufficient to oppose the Void King. Qian Renxue, you are the inheritor of the Angel Clan and possess pure Angelic Power. Lin Mo, you possess the power of the Abyssal Dragon and are the inheritor of the Dragon's Power. Zhao Feng, you possess an unyielding conviction and can gather the Power of Human Faith. The three of you are the keys to stopping the Void King."
After a brief pause, the remnant soul continued, "I will inject all of my remaining Angelic Power into Qian Renxue's body to elevate her strength, allowing her to better control the power of the angels. At the same time, I will leave behind an Angelic Seal. When you face mortal danger, the seal will automatically activate and provide you with assistance. Moving forward, you must improve your strength as quickly as possible, gather the Power of Human Faith, and make thorough preparations for the Void King's arrival."
With those words, the golden light around the remnant soul surged violently once more. A massive pillar of golden light flooded into Qian Renxue's body. Her frame trembled violently as the Angelic Power within her surged like a tidal wave. Her cultivation base skyrocketed, quickly breaking through to the mid-stage Titled Douluo realm. The angelic wings on her back grew larger, and her sacred aura became even denser. A golden Angelic Seal also appeared on her body, radiating a faint, gentle glow.
Once the transfer of power was complete, the golden light around the remnant soul grew incredibly faint, and its body began to turn translucent. "Children, remember, no matter how great the hardship, never give up. As long as you stand united, you will be able to stop the Void King and protect this world. The mission of the Angel Clan is now in your hands..."
As soon as the words faded, the remnant soul of the Angel God completely dissipated into the air. Only a faint wisp of golden light remained, lingering around Qian Renxue to grant her strength and protection.
After the remnant soul vanished, the black clouds in the sky gradually dispersed. Sunlight once again spilled across the earth, driving away all the gloom and darkness. Although the battlefield below remained a ruined mess, it was now touched by a glimmer of hope. Lin Mo, Qian Renxue, and Zhao Feng stood side by side, their gazes resolute and their hearts filled with conviction. They knew that while they had won this battle, a greater challenge still lay ahead. The Void King was about to descend. They had to improve their strength as quickly as possible and gather the Power of Human Faith if they were to truly safeguard this land and the people around them.
Elder Xuanfeng also slowly stood up and walked over to them, a gratified smile on his face. "Lady Xue Yan, young friend Lin Mo, young friend Zhao Feng, you have done exceptionally well. If it hadn't been for you in that battle just now, we would have undoubtedly suffered a total defeat. The remnant soul of the Angel God has given us hope. From now on, we must live up to those expectations, make thorough preparations, and welcome the Void King's descent."
Lin Mo nodded. "Elder Xuanfeng is right. We must improve our strength as quickly as possible. Zhao Feng, you just broke through to Soul Douluo. You need to familiarize yourself with your new power and consolidate your cultivation. Xue Yan, you absorbed the power of the Angel God's remnant soul and broke through to mid-stage Titled Douluo; you also need to master this power quickly. I will continue to cultivate and enhance my Dragon's Power. At the same time, we must unite all the Soul Masters and gather the Power of Human Faith. Only then can we stand against the Void King."
Qian Renxue also nodded. "That's right. We cannot afford the slightest bit of complacency. Next, we will clear the battlefield, tend to the wounded, and retrieve the bodies of the fallen. Then we will return to headquarters, formulate a detailed plan, boost our strength, consolidate our forces, and wait for the Void King's arrival. No matter what dangers we face in the future, we must stand united and never retreat!"
Zhao Feng tightened his grip on his battle axe, a resolute light shining in his eyes. "Lady Xue Yan, Brother Lin Mo, Elder Xuanfeng, I will train desperately to improve my strength. I absolutely will not hold you back. We will face the battles to come together. Even if it costs us our lives, we will protect this land and thwart the Void King's schemes!"
Sunlight washed over the four of them, warm and dazzling. Their silhouettes looked exceptionally resolute beneath the sun's rays. The surrounding Soul Masters also stood up one after another and walked over to join them. Their eyes were filled with admiration and determination. Though injured, none of them showed the slightest intention of retreating. They all voiced their commitment to follow Lin Mo, Qian Renxue, and Zhao Feng, to train together, improve their strength, protect their homeland, and resist the Void King's invasion.
In the days that followed, everyone threw themselves into frantic activity. They cleared the battlefield, collected the bodies of the fallen, held a grand funeral for the martyrs, and consoled their grieving families. Elder Xuanfeng arranged for headquarters' personnel to reinforce the defensive formations, set up even more powerful barriers, and dispatch Soul Masters across the continent to ally with other factions, bringing all their forces together. Lin Mo, Qian Renxue, and Zhao Feng devoted themselves entirely to cultivation. Lin Mo trained his Dragon's Power every day, familiarizing himself with his soul skills and boosting his cultivation, soon breaking through to the mid-stage Titled Douluo realm. Qian Renxue focused on mastering the power bestowed by the Angel God's remnant soul and getting accustomed to her new soul skills; her Angelic Power grew increasingly formidable, and her sacred aura ever denser. Zhao Feng consolidated his Soul Douluo cultivation and trained his battle axe soul skills. His strength also rose rapidly, soon reaching the mid-stage Soul Douluo realm.
At the same time, Soul Masters from all over the continent responded to the call and came to reinforce them. They brought their own strength, joining the ranks of those guarding the world. The Power of Human Faith grew stronger and stronger, converging into an invisible force that enveloped the entire world, resisting the corrosion of the Void. Lin Mo, Qian Renxue, and Zhao Feng also frequently traveled to different regions to exchange cultivation insights with Soul Masters from various factions. They conducted joint exercises to improve their team's combat effectiveness, making thorough preparations for the great war looming on the horizon.
As the days passed, the strength of Lin Mo, Qian Renxue, and Zhao Feng continued to climb. Lin Mo broke through to the late-stage Titled Douluo realm. Qian Renxue also broke through to the late-stage Titled Douluo realm. Zhao Feng reached the absolute pinnacle of the Soul Douluo realm, standing just a single step away from becoming a Titled Douluo. Elder Xuanfeng likewise broke through to the late-stage Titled Douluo realm. The Soul Masters at headquarters had all significantly improved in strength, the defensive formations had become vastly more formidable, and the Power of Human Faith had been consolidated to an unprecedented height.
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