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In the era of the Douluo World 2, Ma Xiaotao and her companions felt a sudden wave of anxiety wash over them. The tension in the air was thick enough to cut with a knife.
Where is Qian Renxue?
We actually know the answer to that! We know exactly who she is!
Qian Renxue is a prominent figure recorded right there in our history books. Her name is etched into the chronicles of the past for all to see.
But...
It seems we don't dare to speak of it openly. Even thinking about it feels like a heavy burden.
Let's set aside for a moment whether Su Yan should even be mentioning her name in the first place. The truth is, the matter of Qian Renxue is an earth-shattering secret in the history of the Douluo World 1. It concerns a major, sensitive affair involving the leadership of the Spirit Hall.
That is the crux of the entire problem.
And to make matters worse, Bibi Dong is still watching the chat very closely.
If you decide to crack a few jokes at Bibi Dong's expense, she might just scold you. As a powerful Titled Douluoâa Super Douluo, no lessâBibi Dong would call you a bastard and simply refuse to spar with you or give you pointers. That is a manageable consequence.
However, if you dare to expose such a massive secret of the Spirit Hall, a secret that has been buried for years, you had better start praying. You'd better pray that Bibi Dong doesn't receive any more teleportation rewards from the system, or she might show up at your door to silence you personally.
Bibi Dong: It looks like you all know the truth, don't you, Xiaotao?
Ma Xiaotao and the others felt their hearts skip a beat when they saw Bibi Dong's question. They grew incredibly tense, their palms sweating as they looked at the screen.
Ma Xiaotao: Your Majesty, we don't know anything at all! Please, believe us! Xiao Ya, quickly tell her that you know nothing too.
Dark Avenger: I know nothing! I haven't seen anything or heard anything!
Red Dust Dream Dream Dream: Our Sun Moon Empire was established much later. We really don't know anything about the history of other nations, and we definitely don't know the personal history of the Shrek Seven Devils or their enemies.
Winter Cutie: I truly don't know. I just arrived at Shrek Academy and I haven't even had the chance to look at the history books yet.
Bibi Dong: I'm very satisfied with your answers, and I thank you for your cooperation. To any friends who might join this chat later, let's keep things polite. Please don't say random things or spread rumors. Thanks!
Back in the world of Douluo 1, inside a moving carriage, the atmosphere was equally strange.
Dugu Yan and the rest of the group glanced at Su Yan. Their eyes were filled with a mix of curiosity and confusion.
Ning Rongrong bit her lip and asked, "Brother Su Yan, is the current status of Qian Renxue really that sensitive? Is it a dangerous topic?"
"Mm!" Su Yan nodded solemnly.
Dugu Yan, unable to hide her curiosity, leaned in closer. "So this is a huge secret, isn't it? It sounds like something that could change everything we know about the Spirit Hall. Lingling, can you guess what it is?"
Ye Lingling shook her head slowly, her expression calm as usual. "I have no clue. I can't even begin to guess what kind of secret could be that big."
Su Yan: I can only say that Qian Renxue went out to forge her own career. She has a strong heart and wants to prove her worth to Bibi Dong. She doesn't understand why Bibi Dong despises her so much. In her mind, she assumes it's because she isn't talented or good enough. So, she is working incredibly hard behind the scenes to prove herself and earn some form of recognition.
Liu Erlong: What a poor, lonely child. My heart breaks for her.
Bo Saixi: Bibi Dong, you should find a time to bring that child back home. Family is important, regardless of the past.
Hu Liena: My teacher regrets her past actions now. She truly wants to make amends for what happened. She already knows she was wrong and wants to fix the relationship.
Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Bibi Dong whispered quietly to herself. She looked at her disciple with a complicated gaze.
"Nana, there is no need to speak about these things here," Bibi Dong said softly.
Hu Liena glanced at Bibi Dong and let out a long, heavy sigh. She thought to herself, "I'm not just speaking for myself, I'm speaking for Xiaotao and for the future of our family!"
Bibi Dong: Su Yan, please continue with Hu Liena's story. Let's move on from this topic for now.
Su Yan: I will continue, but before I get back to Hu Liena, I still have to finish the matter regarding Qian Renxue. Do you really think that's all there is to her story?
Su Yan: My friends, you are completely wrong! Think about it this way. If a rich kid's startup business fails, does it really matter? Not really. They can still go home and inherit a fortune worth hundreds of billions.
Su Yan: Qian Renxue might have squandered her time and talent for a while, but she is still the primary heir of the Angel God. After she finally returned to the Spirit Hall, her power exploded. She rose from the level of a Spirit Saintâover level seventyâand became a God in just five years. I have to ask you all, are you angry yet?
Everyone: ???
At the Blue Tyrant Academy, Liu Erlong was absolutely furious. She slammed her hand down on a table, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Was this some kind of joke?
Qian Renxue had such incredible, god-tier talent, yet she didn't focus on her cultivation for years. She wasted the best years of her youth on a mission, and then, after returning, she jumped from being a Spirit Saint to reaching godhood in only five years?
That is utterly unreasonable! It defies all the logic of the Spirit Master world!
Liu Erlong: To hell with this! I actually felt sorry for her just a second ago. Now I just feel cheated!
Bo Saixi: It truly is heartbreaking to see such a gap in talent and luck.
Tang Yuehua: This is absolutely infuriating to hear. Some people work their entire lives just to reach the level of a Spirit Douluo.
Yanzi is not a Swallow: I'm just numb at this point. I was sitting here sympathizing with Qian Renxue, but now I realize that I'm the real clown in this situation!
Nine Treasures Little Princess: to that. I feel like a fool.
Group Member Number Nine: This is too much.
Everyone:Â The participants in the group chat were truly speechless. They felt a collective sense of frustration.
So, it turns out we were the ones to be pitied? The clown turns out to be us?
Inside the Crown Prince's Mansion, Qian Renxue felt too exhausted to even complain anymore. She leaned back, staring at the ceiling with a tired expression.
Why does he have to say everything? Why must he reveal every detail?
I have the inheritance of the Angel God, but was that ever what I truly wanted? What do the fortunes and the power of the Spirit Hall have to do with me? I, Qian Renxue, have never cared about those material things. All I ever wanted was to be an ordinary person with a normal, loving family.
Su Yan: There is no need to envy her too much. Even though she has unparalleled talent, the massive fortune of the Spirit Hall, and the legacy of the Angel God, she is a total love brain. As you all probably know by now, the Spirit Hall is home to three famous love brains.
Everyone: 666.
Su Yan: Fine, let's continue with the story of Hu Liena. She is one of those three love brains from the Spirit Hall. From what we have seen of her so far, Hu Liena actually seems quite normal and sensible, doesn't she?
Group Member Number Nine: No problem there! She seems great.
Yanzi is not a Swallow: So how did Hu Liena eventually become a "white-eyed wolf"? How did she betray her own interests?
Liu Erlong: And how did she manage to surpass her master in terms of making mistakes?
In the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Hu Liena's face turned bright red with awkwardness. She wanted to hide under a rug.
Bibi Dong sat on her throne, her brows furrowed in thought. The Hu Liena they had seen in the earlier parts of the story was indeed a talented, level-headed young woman.
So where did it all go wrong?
Su Yan: I've said it more than once before, but this is the Love Continent. Logic often takes a backseat to romance here. You see, the previously normal Hu Liena became a love brain and a white-eyed wolf all because of one manâTang San.
Su Yan: After the Spirit Hall team lost the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament, Hu Liena went to the Slaughter City to train. She met Tang San there, though she didn't know it was him. Together, they survived the horrors of that place and braved the Hell Road. They even worked together to obtain the Slaughter God Domain. During that intense process, Hu Liena's love brain completely took over.
Su Yan: At that point in time, Tang San had changed. Originally, he looked quite ordinary. However, during the storyline before Slaughter City, he underwent a secondary awakening. After the sacrifice of the Blue Silver King, his Blue Silver Grass spirit evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor. This drastically changed his physical appearance, making him incredibly handsome. He also took on a fake name to hide his identity.
Bibi Dong: So Nana was simply deceived by Tang San's new look? She didn't realize that this stranger was actually the same Tang San who defeated her?
I Am an Orphan: Hehe.
Su Yan: Yes, but the love brain is a powerful thing. It dominates the mind and clouds judgment. Even though Tang San changed his looks and his name, he was still using the Clear Sky Hammer. He was still using the unique techniques from the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record. Any normal person with a brain would have been suspicious of a guy with those specific skills.
Hu Liena: ???
Inside the Supreme Pontiff Palace, Hu Liena felt like she was on the verge of tears.
"Big brother Su Yan," she thought. "We are here to share some gossip and have a bit of fun. This isn't a formal performance review or a report to my boss! Don't be so serious and blunt about it. That's enough, okay?"
Su Yan: Hu Liena, are you ready? I'm about to start the next part.
Hu Liena: Su Yan, please, can you be a bit gentle with me? My heart can't take much more of this.
I Am an Orphan: Dream on! There is no mercy in the chat!
Liu Erlong: Little Fox, you are an elder in this group chat now. Don't you know the saying? If you've messed up in the streets, you must accept the beating and stand at attention. Take it like a Spirit Master!
Bo Saixi: Exactly! You have to own up to your choices.
Ma Xiaotao: I demand fairness and justice for all history!
Dark Avenger: I demand equality before the gossiping crowd. No one gets a free pass.
Bai Chenxiang:Â Loves Eating Carrots: I'm dying of laughter over here! Hu Liena, just sit tight and wait to get roasted!
Su Yan: Stop laughing, Xiao Wu. It's actually your turn to sacrifice a spirit ring in this episode.
Loves Eating Carrots: ???
Everyone: Hahaha!!
Yanzi is not a Swallow: I'm literally dying of laughter! Little rabbit, why aren't you laughing anymore? Are you suddenly born without a sense of humor now that it's about you?
Nine Treasures Little Princess: Xiao Wu looks so angry she wants to bite someone right now.