Qian Renxue successfully ascended the throne.
After the initial chaos, the Heaven Dou Empire entered a brief period of stability—but this peace was only felt by the common people.
For the nobility, it marked the beginning of a nightmare.
To secure her rule, Qian Renxue no longer concealed her intentions. She formally began consolidating power, reclaiming profits, and eliminating dissent.
Stubborn traditionalists, corrupt lawbreakers, and nobles who refused to submit were brought down one after another.
Confiscations, executions, exile—her methods were ruthless, swift, and decisive.
Yet instead of being cursed by the populace, she won their support when the crimes of those nobles were publicly exposed.
With the discreet assistance of Bai Mu and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, everything proceeded with astonishing smoothness.
Bit by bit, the Heaven Dou Empire was firmly gathered into Qian Renxue's hands.
Above the imperial court, fewer and fewer dared to challenge the authority of the new Empress.
Her current state could be described with a single word—immersed.
Even though she often discussed state affairs with Bai Mu late into the night, she never slackened in savoring the authority and beauty of power.
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Meanwhile, Bai Mu quietly departed Heaven Dou and returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
The first batch of Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herbs he had cultivated had finally fully matured.
Across the valley, Immortal Herbs covered the land like a sea. Among them, a particular group radiated majestic vitality, exuding the pressure unique to Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts.
The spiritual qi of the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well grew increasingly dense.
"Not bad… not bad! They've finally grown," Bai Mu said, his eyes flashing with excitement.
"Thank you, Master!"
Under the long-term influence of Bai Mu's mental control, the Immortal Herbs had developed simple consciousness. They were obedient and regarded him as someone they trusted completely.
"Good children. Since you've matured, let's study the spirit soul secret technique together," Bai Mu said calmly.
"After that… we'll prepare for the Sacrifice."
He took out the incomplete spirit soul technique and began refining it alongside the Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herbs.
With his prior understanding and accumulated Power of Faith, the technique was gradually perfected over many days.
Though still not flawless, it was more than sufficient to greatly increase the success rate.
"Everyone," Bai Mu declared, "let the Sacrifice begin!"
Within the valley, eight Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herbs of differing forms activated the Sacrifice technique simultaneously.
In an instant, crimson light flooded the surroundings.
That terrifying power belonging to Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts surged forward like a roaring river, converging upon Ye Lingling and Ye Tianxin.
The Sacrifice proceeded smoothly. One Immortal Herb after another transformed into a spirit soul.
Ye Tianxin, originally Rank 78, absorbed the power of two Immortal Herbs and broke through directly to Rank 85.
Ye Lingling, who had previously reached Rank 40 after consuming the Qiluo Tulip, received the Sacrifice of six Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herbs in succession.
Her spirit power surged uncontrollably.
Rank 40… 50… 60…
It rose without pause, finally stabilizing at Rank 80—the realm of a Spirit Douluo!
Though neither mother nor daughter was a Titled Douluo, both now possessed nine spirit rings in advance.
The sequence of blood-red rings beneath Ye Lingling's feet was dazzling beyond belief.
"This… this feels like a dream," Ye Tianxin murmured, staring blankly.
A Rank 40 cultivator ascending forty ranks in a single day and directly entering the Spirit Douluo realm—such a miracle was unheard of.
Even the gods would not bestow such generosity without trials.
"Thank you, Bai Mu!" Ye Lingling said earnestly, bowing deeply.
Bai Mu nodded. "As long as you stand with me, I will never be stingy with rewards."
Eight Immortal Herb spirit souls of various shapes flew around them, lively and full of vitality.
Though their combat strength was far inferior to true Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Beasts, their life energy was astonishingly dense. They could accelerate spirit power recovery and greatly enhance the growth of plants.
"It seems the Hundred Thousand Year Immortal Herb plan has succeeded," Bai Mu said with satisfaction.
With these spirit souls assisting cultivation, future Immortal Herbs would grow even faster.
If Ye Tianxin and Ye Lingling activated their Martial Soul True Bodies, the efficiency would increase further.
At this rate, producing Titled Douluo would no longer be a distant dream.
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Time passed swiftly.
Ten days later, with everyone's cooperation, Ah Yin—who had only recently sacrificed herself—successfully regrew into a Hundred Thousand Year Blue Silver Emperor.
A pale blue halo surrounded her, her vitality deeper and more condensed than before, her aura even more formidable.
Bai Mu waited patiently.
After several more days, Ah Yin advanced to 300,000 years and safely passed her Heavenly Tribulation.
As a Vicious Beast, she had already mastered the ability to disguise herself as a human.
"Ah Yin," Bai Mu said seriously, "this time, use your power to refine the spirit bone."
She nodded softly.
Under long-term influence and having accepted her circumstances, Ah Yin initiated her fourth Sacrifice without resistance.
The process was smooth, without any mishaps.
Bai Mu's seventh spirit ring surged in age, breaking through directly to 600,000 years.
The amplification of his Order True Body rose to a terrifying 300%.
Meanwhile, the original Soft Bones Rabbit Spirit Bone was completely transformed, becoming a Blue Silver Emperor Right Arm Bone—radiant and profound, as if it contained a galaxy within.
"Excellent," Bai Mu said, feeling the surging power inside him.
This Sacrifice pushed his cultivation from Rank 83 directly to Rank 89.
Only a single step remained before the realm of Titled Douluo.
At that moment, Xiao Wu looked at him with unconcealed joy.
"You've grown stronger again."
Before any further words could be spoken—
Whoosh!
A terrifying aura descended from the distance, violent and furious, locking onto the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in an instant.
The overwhelming pressure made everyone present stiffen, breathing becoming difficult.
"Ah Yin! I've come for you!"
A furious roar shook heaven and earth, filled with grief and rage.
"Who was it?! Who dared take my Ah Yin?!"
A burly figure descended from the sky like a god of war.
It was Tang Hao.
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