Douluo Continent: The Golden List is Revealed, and the Holy Spirit Puni Subdues Evil Spirits

Chapter 41 Qian Renxue's Despair
[First test completed: Two level 97 Title Douluos slain within two moves!]

[Gain a 5% increase in affinity with the Creator God!]

[The second trial begins; use overwhelming power to defeat the 890,000-year-old Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King!]

[Reward: Holy Spirit Puni Torso Bone - Evolution into Holy Spirit Puni Torso Divine Bone!]

[After evolving into a divine bone, the soul bone skill becomes a divine skill!]

[Reward: Affinity with the Creator God increased by 10%!]

On his way to the Hall of Offerings, a series of cold notification sounds echoed in Lin Tian's mind.

Compared to the first test, the rewards for this second test are undoubtedly more enticing.

It can not only enable the torso bones to undergo a god-level evolution, but also transform the soul bone skills into divine skills.

This is enough to allow his strength to achieve a qualitative leap.

When it comes to strength, Lin Tian felt a sense of helplessness.

The martial spirit Puni within him was originally an existence that transcended all things.

However, on this Douluo Continent, they are suppressed by invisible rules.

He could barely unleash even one-tenth of his peak power, as if he were forcibly bound by an invisible shackle, preventing him from ever fully displaying his abilities.

He quickly pulled his thoughts back and focused on the new assessment task!

The overwhelming power defeated the Beast God Di Tian.

With his current strength, it wouldn't be difficult for him to do that.

What really troubled him was how to find the leader of this ferocious beast!

Based on the timeline of the first part of Douluo Continent, Di Tian is most likely still sleeping deep in the Star Dou Great Forest at this moment.

Finding its exact location is undoubtedly a significant challenge.

He couldn't understand the thought process behind setting this assessment task.

Just then, the concerned voice of Golden Crocodile Douluo came from beside him.

"Xiao Tian, ​​aren't you tired going to find Xiao Xue right now?"

"Would you like to rest for a while?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes were full of worry.

"You just went through a fierce battle last night, and there have been continuous battles today. Although your soul power has not been greatly depleted, your spirit must be exhausted."

Lin Tian slowly shook his head, his tone calm.

"Thankfully, I can still hold on."

Seeing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo finally couldn't help but voice his concerns.

"My main concern is that Xiaoxue will hold a grudge against you after she finds out you killed Bibi Dong!"

"Although the mother and daughter have never gotten along, blood is thicker than water, and they are still family members connected by blood!"

"So I want you to go back and rest. I'll handle this myself!"

"I'm afraid..."

Lin Tian turned to look at Golden Crocodile Douluo, his gaze clear and profound.

"Some things, no matter what, you can't avoid them!"

"Since we are destined to face it, instead of running away and procrastinating, we might as well face it now and make a clean break sooner."

After saying that, he turned his gaze to the five retainers who were closely following behind him and said in a deep voice.

"Once I've finished dealing with things here, let's find some time to have a meeting and discuss the future development of the Spirit Hall!"

"There are also matters related to the three upper sects and the two great empires of Tiandou and Xingluo."

Upon hearing this, the Demon-Slaying Douluo, who was standing to the side, spoke up in a carefree manner.

"Is there even a need to discuss this? Those who disagree with us, just charge in, sweep through everything in their path, and clear away all obstacles. Wouldn't that be much simpler?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian turned and glared at him, his tone becoming serious.

"Do you know that conquering the world is easy, but governing it is difficult?"

"If the whole world is dissatisfied with you, are you going to slaughter them all?"

"If it really comes to that, even if our Spirit Hall conquers the world, who will we be able to govern?"

What's the point of having a vast, uninhabited land?

The Demon-Slaying Douluo was speechless after Lin Tian's question. He scratched his head and revealed a simple and honest smile.

"It seems that makes sense, hahaha, I was oversimplifying things."

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At the same time, the atmosphere inside the offering hall was completely different from that outside, filled with a deep sense of sorrow.

Qian Renxue, who had just finished her assessment, was kneeling on the cold ground, looking utterly dejected.

Her hands hung limply at her sides.

The angelic sword, once held tightly in my hand and radiating divine light, has long since fallen to the side.

The next second, glistening tears slid from the corners of her eyes, dripping down her cheeks onto the ground.

She raised her head, her gaze fixed on the golden light shooting into the sky before her, tears blurring her vision. Yet, she could still see Qian Daoliu's figure growing increasingly ethereal within the golden light.

"Why...why is this happening...why do I have to personally judge you in this assessment...why?"

Qian Renxue's voice trembled uncontrollably, filled with pain and confusion.

Qian Daoliu looked at his grief-stricken granddaughter and a gentle yet helpless smile appeared on his face.

"Xiaoxue, there is never a reason for the assessment of the divine position. All we can do is accept it. We have no other choice."

Despair filled Qian Renxue's eyes, and she seemed to have all her strength drained away.

Qian Daoliu continued softly.

"Good child, don't worry, Grandpa will pave the way for you to godhood and open the door to the ninth trial for you!"

"And... you must remember, Xiaotian is the person you can trust the most right now. You must listen to what he says and not be as willful as before, understand?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Daoliu's body began to become transparent at a speed visible to the naked eye, gradually turning into specks of golden light that drifted into the air.

"No! Grandpa, don't go!"

Upon seeing this, Qian Renxue's despair was instantly replaced by extreme panic.

She suddenly stood up from the ground and, with all her might, leaped into the golden light in the air.

She wanted to hold Qian Daoliu tightly in the last moment before he completely disappeared.

But after all, it was still a step too late.

Just as Qian Renxue stretched out her arms, about to embrace Qian Daoliu, his figure had already completely transformed into a sky full of golden light.

Qian Renxue missed her target and fell heavily to the ground, the impact leaving her body numb.

But she felt no pain at all; all that remained in her heart was endless emptiness and sorrow.

She slowly opened her fair hands, watching the few wisps of golden light that had not yet dissipated in her palms drift slowly into the air, her eyes empty and blank.

She looked up in the direction the golden light was drifting.

The golden light gathered in front of the enormous angel statue, gradually coalescing into a magnificent golden gate.

The gate slowly opened, revealing a dazzling golden light emanating from within.

It's impossible to see inside the door from the outside.

But at this moment, Qian Renxue had no interest in paying attention to the gate that symbolized the ninth assessment.

She stared at the fading golden light, lost in thought for a long time, her red lips slightly parted, murmuring to herself.

"Grandpa...don't leave Xiaoxue alone..."

"Didn't you say when you were little that you would never abandon me?"

"You also said that even if Mother didn't want me, you would always stay by my side. Why did you break your promise?"

"Grandpa...Grandpa..."

Tears streamed down her face, each drop landing on the ground.

Her heart seemed to shatter completely at that moment.

Since her birth, her father has been distant from her, and her mother has completely ignored her, showing only disdain in her eyes.

Only her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, stayed by her side throughout.

She played the role of a father while also fulfilling the responsibilities of a mother.

It was her grandfather who taught her how to cultivate her martial spirit, and it was her grandfather who told her bedtime stories every night.

It was also her grandfather who introduced her to Brother Lin Tian, ​​who played with her and brought much joy to her lonely childhood.

Although her grandfather could be strict at times, she knew it was all out of concern for her.

It can be said that in her childhood, only two figures were the clearest.

One is Brother Lin Tian, ​​and the other is Grandpa Qian Daoliu.

Later, her father passed away, and her brother Lin Tian mysteriously disappeared. It was her grandfather who stayed by her side and helped her through the ordeal of losing her family and playmates.

Whenever she encountered difficulties that she couldn't overcome, her grandfather would patiently guide her, accompany her, and help her dispel the gloom in her heart.

These responsibilities, which should have been borne by the mother, all fell on the grandfather's shoulders.

In Qian Renxue's heart, her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, was her only family.

"grandfather……"

Qian Renxue continued to murmur softly, her voice so faint it was almost inaudible.

He knelt there blankly, as if his soul had been ripped away.

Just then, a familiar figure appeared in front of her.

Qian Renxue's heart trembled suddenly, and a surge of excitement welled up inside her.

Thinking it was her grandfather returning, she quickly looked up and called out in a tearful voice.

"grandfather!"

But when she saw the face of the person in front of her clearly, it was not her beloved grandfather Qian Daoliu, but Lin Tian.

(End of this chapter)