Night fell.
In Tiandou City, the imperial palace.
Several Azure Luan feathers drifted down, and the Azure Luan Douluo's figure suddenly appeared behind Qian Renxue. He then spoke softly:
"Miss, the entire Tiandou City has been cleaned up. As for Xue Xing and Xue Ye, Qianjun and XiangMo are still searching for them…"
After a pause, the Azure Luan Douluo's expression became somewhat strange. It took him a moment before he continued:
"But just as Chrysanthemum and Ghost said, the auras of these two disappeared without a trace after they left the secret passage. Not even the slightest remnant was left behind. We suspect that the two of them most likely possess a treasure capable of concealing their auras, and the grade of this treasure is not low…"
Qian Renxue nodded gently, then said thoughtfully:
"No treasures were missing from the Tiandou Empire's national treasury. For these two to vanish without a trace under the search of several Super Douluo, they indeed have some means on them…"
"In the end, we still underestimated them. I didn't expect these two to have such scheming minds…"
The Azure Luan Douluo chuckled lightly, seemingly unconcerned.
"Miss is overthinking it. Although the Tiandou Empire still has quite a few armies outside, it has long since lost any Soul Master powerhouses worth mentioning. No matter how numerous ordinary armies are, they ultimately cannot contend against high-ranking Soul Masters. Just like that, Skywater Academy back then, when soul power cultivation reaches the peak, the lives of ordinary people are like ants, free to be harvested at will. As for the Star Luo Empire, they only verbally condemn us, but in reality, they cannot make any effective moves…"
Qian Renxue also smiled faintly and slowly said:
"Fourth Grandfather is right. Soul Masters are ultimately superior. This is an absolute crushing in terms of power, and it cannot be changed by a few omissions."
The Azure Luan Douluo nodded, then continued:
"Miss, Tiandou City is now in our hands, and the powerhouses of our Spirit Hall will soon arrive. As for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan…"
Qian Renxue scoffed disdainfully and said:
"No need to worry about them. Grandfather was concerned about accidents, so he also sent Second Grandfather over. The mere Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are already turtles in a jar…"
The Azure Luan Douluo was slightly surprised, then smiled in understanding and said:
"With Second Brother, a rank 98 Super Douluo, here, everything will indeed be much easier. Even if Ning Fengzhi assists Sword and Bone at the same time, they will surely find it difficult to resist… It's just a pity. If the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School were willing to submit to our Spirit Hall, our Spirit Hall's strength would surely increase several times over…"
Qian Renxue sighed softly and then said quietly:
"During the years I disguised myself as Xue Qinghe, I had quite a few dealings with Ning Fengzhi. As my nominal teacher, he was indeed extremely outstanding in certain aspects. But precisely because of that, when he makes decisions, he considers too many things, which greatly reduces his decisiveness and firmness in making choices…"
"Over these years, I have witnessed him lead the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School through several changes and envisioned countless futures for the school, but he has never once considered submitting to Spirit Hall…"
At this point, Qian Renxue snorted coldly and continued:
"However, that no longer matters. Since they are unwilling to submit, what awaits them is only destruction. This is reality. By then, they won't even have the chance to regret it…"
The Azure Luan Douluo nodded gently and did not say anything more.
…
The sealed city gates were slowly lowered. Under the respectful gazes of countless black-clothed people, a carriage emblazoned with the Skywater Academy emblem slowly drove out. Behind it were carriages from other academies, though their total number was not large. Many academies seemed to have already seen the situation clearly and made corresponding choices.
Shui Ningbing looked at the no-longer-prosperous scene outside the window and sighed softly. She suddenly spoke:
"I suddenly find myself thinking that the rapid development of academies doesn't seem to be entirely a good thing for the continent…"
Seated by the window with his eyes closed in meditation, Shen Hanyu heard this and chuckled lightly, saying:
"There is no such thing as a completely good thing in this world. Often, behind the good side lies an even deeper dark side. We are all striving to become stronger; almost everyone thinks this way. It's just that they cannot stop it or participate in it…"
"Aunt Shui, think about it from another angle. If it weren't for me, what kind of situation would Skywater Academy be facing right now…"
"In this chaotic world where strength is revered, these are not things we should be thinking about. We capable people, should be thinking about how to end the chaos and shape a world that satisfies us, rather than pitying and sympathizing with the weak. That brings us no benefit whatsoever."
Shui Ningbing rolled her eyes and said directly:
"Stop lecturing your Aunt Shui. If you have the ability, first give me a little brat. Otherwise, I won't listen to a word you say…"
Shen Hanyu: "......"
Alright, it seemed that Shui Ningbing had at some point joined the Qin Yi and Shen Junhe baby-urging squad, forming an unbreakable full suppression against Shen Hanyu. Yet during this suppression period, Shen Hanyu surprisingly couldn't find a single point to refute…
Shui Bing'er covered her mouth and giggled beside them. The Snow Emperor also couldn't help but smile. They knew Shen Hanyu's plans, but that didn't stop them from joining the team, pressuring him. After all, once night fell, the ones being pressured would become the sisters…
After a pause, Shui Ningbing asked in a low voice:
"Are we really going to ignore the continental struggle? Once the continent is completely unified by Spirit Hall, given their ambition, they probably won't tolerate any sand in their eyes. At that time, although the academy has all of us, we can't possibly stay at the academy forever. I'm worried…"
Shen Hanyu frowned slightly, then said:
"There's no need to worry about that. Even after I become a god in the future, I can remain on the continent for a hundred years. That period of time is enough for many things to happen…"
"What I'm thinking about right now is why Bibi Dong suddenly changed so drastically. According to Qian Renxue, she hasn't shown herself for a long time. Plus, she has a God Trial on her, so I always have this strange feeling…"
Everyone fell silent for a moment. The Snow Emperor took over the conversation and said:
"Regardless of what exactly happened to her, it does feel somewhat eerie. We should just pay more attention in the future. There's no need to waste too much mental energy on it here."
Everyone nodded. Only Shen Hanyu seemed to still be thinking about something. Just as Shui Bing'er was about to ask, Shen Hanyu suddenly spoke:
"Xue'er, later on, I will give up the Ice God God Trial. You will inherit the Ice God Position. Since you and I are of one heart, my divine sense can, to some extent, be transferred to you. What do you think?"
The Snow Emperor's fair jade-like hand suddenly clenched tightly. She looked at Shen Hanyu with somewhat dangerous eyes and asked softly:
"What did you say?"
Shen Hanyu laughed dryly twice. In that instant, he seemed to have felt a terrifying killing intent, several times greater than the pressure brought by the Asura God's divine sense descending upon him.
"Don't be anxious, Xue'er…"
The Snow Emperor sneered and said:
"Why did you suddenly have this idea? Don't tell me you're tired of playing and plan to return to Elemental City to slack off for the rest of your life…"
Feeling the curious or shocked gazes from everyone, Shen Hanyu said softly:
"This idea of mine is not unfounded; it has been carefully considered…"
"Back then, after Xue'er sacrificed herself to me, she and I became one heart and one body. But later, the God Trial gave Xue'er a new body, which led to what happened afterward…"
"And before passing on the God Position, the Ice God separated the divine sense from the God Position. I received the recognition of the Ice God's divine sense, while the God Position remained on Xue'er… The Ice God's original intention was probably for Xue'er to sacrifice herself to me at the final moment, allowing the divine sense and God Position to unite, so that the Ice God God Position could be perfectly inherited."
"I suspect that it's very likely our actions were too fast and disrupted the Ice God's plans…"
As soon as Shen Hanyu said this, the Snow Emperor couldn't help but fall into thought.
Upon careful reflection, she was somewhat surprised to find that what Shen Hanyu said seemed to indeed make some sense; every point had its logic.
After a moment of silence, the Snow Emperor said softly:
"Not allowed…"
"Although you have received the Asura God's God King-level inheritance, holding dual God Positions will definitely allow you to go further. I already have no regrets. Let's talk about these things after everything has settled…"
Shen Hanyu smiled and shook his head, then said somewhat helplessly:
"A genius like me will never be satisfied with just one God Position, but the Ice God God Position is somewhat beneath my appetite… Ahem, Lord Ice God is magnanimous and surely won't mind me saying so…"
"I suddenly have a strong feeling that to break through the upper limit of the God Realm's rank, one must create a blank God Position and use one's own strength to continuously raise the upper limit of this blank God Position. Only then can one avoid being shackled by existing God Positions and wasting a large amount of time on increasing strength…"
The Snow Emperor glanced at Shen Hanyu with some surprise, then said softly:
"Inheriting a God King Position while also condensing a new God Position, the pressure of that, even for you, probably isn't small…"
Shen Hanyu shrugged indifferently and said:
"I said a long time ago that you, Xue'er, are the most suitable person to inherit the Ice God Position. With your talent and identity, you might be able to elevate the Ice God Position to the God King level in the future. I think that is entirely possible…"
The Snow Emperor lowered her gaze and said slowly:
"Don't rush to conclusions just yet. Let me think about this carefully. It doesn't matter what happens to me; I only want you to be safe…"
A warm current surged in Shen Hanyu's heart, and his voice couldn't help but soften.
"There's no need to worry about it, Xue'er. I've said it before, we will be entangled together for eternity. Moreover, I know what I'm doing. I won't joke about something as important as becoming a god for no reason…"
The Snow Emperor remained unmoved. Only after a moment did she say softly:
"I understand you, but give me some time to think it over carefully, okay?"
Shen Hanyu chuckled lightly, then, as usual, rubbed the Snow Emperor's head in acknowledgment.
He understood the Snow Emperor's current mindset and concerns all too well. Giving her some time to weigh the pros and cons and accept it herself was necessary. After being together for so long, her heart was completely tied to him, and she naturally considered more and more things…
Shen Liuyu was leaning against Shui Bing'er and yawning on the side. Ever since her big brother started getting busy again, she felt her sense of presence had decreased quite a bit. At first, she was a little dissatisfied, but later she slowly came to understand.
Shui Yue'er also looked somewhat tired, her eyelids drooping as if she would fall asleep in the next second.
But in the next moment, Shen Hanyu continued:
"Bing'er and A'Yu, don't just listen. Your God Trials probably won't be too far off either. Prepare in advance…"
"Xue'er and my God Trials were because we were too strong, so those assessments had already lost their meaning. But you two are different. You still have to start from the beginning, and the torment and suffering you will endure will be considerable…"
"And Yue'er…"
Speaking of Shui Yue'er, Shen Hanyu felt a headache coming on. He really couldn't think of a suitable God Position for her.
Shui Yue'er was suddenly startled when she heard Shen Hanyu call her name. She gave an embarrassed smile and said:
"Yu-ge, you don't need to worry about me. Actually, I think the way things are now is pretty good… After all, I really want to slack off a bit…"
"Once you and the sisters become gods, even if you have to leave later, you definitely won't abandon me, right…? At that time, can't I just…"
Work hard and suffer to become a god? Nonono!
Slack off and lie flat to become a god! (√)
The long-time background character Shui Yue'er had successfully discovered the shortcut to godhood and rejected your grinding invitation—
Shui Yue'er's meaning was crystal clear. Shen Hanyu's mouth twitched. He waved his hand and said with some amusement:
"When did you, this girl, start liking to slack off like A'Yu? Fine, that's okay too. It saves you from suffering physical pain. In the next few years, just focus on cultivating diligently. You don't need to worry about anything else…"
Shui Yue'er smiled a little embarrassedly, then said with a silly grin:
"It's all because Sister Liuyu taught me. She's been telling me these things every day these past few years, making me not want to work hard anymore…"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's gazes immediately shifted and landed on Shen Liuyu, who was startled.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Ningbing narrowed their eyes slightly, giving Shen Liuyu an inexplicable chill. She felt like something bad was about to happen…
Shen Hanyu found it rather amusing. Not only did his little sister like to slack off and lie flat herself, but she also liked to drag the sisters around her into slacking off and lying flat together. Sometimes it left him both helpless and amused.
After everyone joked around for a while, Shen Hanyu cleared his throat and said:
"In a while, I'll take you all to Sea God Island. That's where the Sea God's inheritance is located. Although the Sea God Position isn't as compatible with Bing'er as the Ice God Position, it is still a top-tier first-level godhood with a super divine weapon. It won't wrong Bing'er"
Shui Bing'er was stunned for a moment, then revealed a gentle smile and said softly:
"It's fine. As long as I can catch up to your pace, any God Position is good…"
Shen Hanyu smiled and pinched her cheek, then turned his head and noticed Shen Liuyu's face full of anticipation and sparkling eyes.
"Ge, what about me? What about me?"
Shen Liuyu asked excitedly, seeming somewhat impatient.
"As for you, A'Yu…"
Shen Hanyu thought for a moment, then continued:
"I haven't decided yet, but if nothing unexpected happens, it should be soon…"
Shen Liuyu's excited expression froze. She immediately switched to a pitiful, broken little face.
"Ge, do you not love me anymore? Or is it… You have three sisters-in-law now and don't care about me, your sister, anymore? How long have you been neglecting me during this time…"
Shen Hanyu found it amusing and rubbed Shen Liuyu's head again, saying somewhat helplessly:
"It's my fault. I definitely won't neglect you anymore. Otherwise, if you blacken one day, the one who will be troubled and distressed will still be me…"
Shen Liuyu snorted lightly and said:
"Then this young lady will reluctantly forgive you this once. If something like this happens again in the future, you will lose me, your cute little sister…"
Shen Hanyu smiled and nodded, then sighed softly and said:
"I really am an incompetent older brother…"
"So I've decided to properly compensate you, A'Yu…"
Hearing the word "compensate," Shen Liuyu's eyes instantly lit up, and she immediately became interested.
"What compensation? Hurry up and tell me so I can hear…"
Shen Hanyu smiled slightly and said word by word:
"I will personally give you extra training for half a month. How about that, A'Yu? Aren't you very touched? If you feel it's not enough, we can add a bit more as appropriate…"
Shen Liuyu's expression stiffened. Her originally smiling face gradually turned gray until it completely shattered. Her facial expression twisted and changed several times before she forced out a smile.
"Um…"
"Ge, I've been feeling a bit unwell lately…"
"Let's forget about the extra training for now. We can talk about it after I get better…"
Shen Hanyu raised an eyebrow and nodded indifferently, saying:
"Sure, then we'll talk about it after A'Yu recovers. Anyway, I have plenty of time…"
Shen Liuyu wailed, then turned and threw herself into the Snow Emperor's arms. A muffled voice came from the Snow Emperor's embrace:
"Forget it, Shen Hanyu. I don't want you as my brother anymore. You don't need to acknowledge me as your sister either. Once you give up that terrifying idea, then we siblings can reunite…"
"Until then, lend me one of my sisters-in-law. I want to have a nice sleep. I stayed up late yesterday reading picture books with Yue'er, and I'm about to die from sleepiness…"
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