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

Chapter 48 Qian Renxue's Initiative.

Deep within the Starry Sky Forest, the shimmering waves of the Lake of Life reflect the heavy atmosphere in the air.

Di Tian clutched his severed arm, which had just been partially healed by Bi Ji's life energy. The gruesome wound still throbbed with pain, and his face was as gloomy as a sky brewing a storm.

He stared intently at Gu Yuena, who was dressed in white, in front of him, his eyes filled with barely suppressed resentment and anger.

"My lord, are we just going to let it go like this?"

Di Tian's voice was somewhat hoarse, and his tone was full of disbelief.

Upon hearing this, Gu Yuena narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly, her sharp gaze sweeping over Di Tian with an undeniable air of authority.

"Otherwise? In your current state, do you think you can beat that boy?"

She paused, her tone softening slightly but still carrying a hint of sternness.

“Use your brain! When I awoke, I told you that it was because of the divine power fluctuations of the Asura God that appeared on this continent. At the same time, I also sensed the power of another deity descending upon this place!”

"Think about it carefully. Without exception, the target of these two divine powers is that boy named Lin Tian."

"And the fact that the boy is still safe and sound proves nothing."

Gu Yuena pressed closer, her gaze sharp as a knife.

"This is enough to show that the boy's strength has already made both gods feel troubled!"

"Do you think we can beat him in our current state?"

These words struck Di Tian like a heavy hammer, leaving him speechless.

Yes, an opponent that even the gods must treat with caution. If they were to act rashly, they would likely be completely wiped out and lose their lives!

Di Tian lowered his head, his tightly clenched fists slowly loosened, and the resentment on his face was gradually replaced by helplessness.

Looking at his appearance, Gu Yuena sighed softly, her tone filled with disappointment.

"Furthermore, if you hadn't been so arrogant and provocative in Wuhun City, how could they have so readily refused to cooperate?"

“If you had spoken kindly and sincerely offered your cooperation from the beginning, Lin Tian might have joined forces with us.”

She gave Di Tian a sharp glance.

"You really think that besides me, you are the second strongest person on this continent?"

"Remember, there are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding."

Di Tian's face flushed red from the rebuttal, and he opened his mouth but didn't know how to refute it.

In the end, he could only sigh heavily and suppress his resentment.

"So what should we do now? Should we just give up on cooperating with him altogether?"

Gu Yuena gazed into the depths of the Lake of Life, her eyes unfathomable.

"No rush. What we need to do most right now is to calm down and gather all the information about the Spirit Hall, especially the movements of that Lin Tian, ​​and patiently wait for the right opportunity."

"Opportunity? What opportunity?"

Di Tian quickly pressed for an answer.

Gu Yuena slowly shook her head, her tone calm.

"I don't know exactly when the opportunity will arise, but I'm certain it will come!"

"We just need to lie low and wait for the right opportunity to strike."

-

Meanwhile, in the heart of Wuhun City, the atmosphere in the Wuhun Hall conference room was solemn.

Lin Tian, ​​dressed in a black robe, sat upright in the main seat.

At the head of the table on either side sat Qian Renxue, dressed in a long golden dress, and Jin E Douluo, clad in golden armor.

Afterwards, the various elders of the Spirit Hall took their seats in turn, each with a solemn expression, quietly waiting for the meeting to begin.

Lin Tian's gaze swept over everyone, and his calm voice rang out in the conference room.

"Today's meeting is very simple; we'll just announce a few things."

He paused, then his tone suddenly became firm.

"The first thing to do is, starting tomorrow, for the Spirit Hall to immediately launch an attack on the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a slight commotion arose in the conference room, and a hint of surprise flashed in everyone's eyes before they returned to calm.

Lin Tian raised his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and continued speaking.

"But one point must be emphasized: the army must not harm the people, nor burn, kill, or loot in any city it passes through!"

"Whether a general or a soldier, anyone who dares to violate this rule, regardless of rank, will be immediately beheaded and their head displayed as a warning to others!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in understanding, their faces filled with solemnity.

Seeing this, Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction and continued.

"The second matter concerns surrendered enemy troops. All troops that voluntarily lay down their weapons and surrender can be let go and will not be pursued!"

"But if there is even the slightest resistance, kill them without hesitation!"

"What about the direct descendants of the royal family and their offspring? If they choose to surrender, should they also be spared?" Lion Douluo stood up and asked in a deep voice, his eyes full of doubt.

Lin Tian shook his head without hesitation, his eyes cold.

"Kill them all!"

"In their eyes, we are the enemies who seized their power. Even if we surrender now, if a new generation of leaders emerges in the future, they will definitely try every means to oppose us!"

"As the saying goes, 'When the spring breeze blows, life grows again,' weeds must be cut down at the root, and no hidden dangers can be left behind!"

The Lion Douluo frowned slightly and spoke again.

"What about the ordinary soldiers? If we let them go, aren't we afraid they'll rebel later?"

"They are just ordinary people struggling to make a living. What difference does it make who they fight? Why risk their lives to resist us?"

Lin Tian's tone was calm yet highly persuasive.

"Moreover, behind each of these ordinary soldiers is a family; they are also members of the people!"

"If we were to exterminate them, it would surely incur the hatred of the people, which would be detrimental to our rule over the continent and completely unnecessary."

He paused and added.

"As for those high-ranking generals who are highly regarded by the royal family and have been rewarded, they are loyal to the royal family and will fight to the death from the moment we send troops. They will not wait until later."

After hearing this, everyone looked enlightened and nodded in agreement once again.

"The third thing!"

Lin Tian's gaze became increasingly sharp.

"Kill all the direct descendants of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Haotian School, regardless of age or gender, leave no one alive!"

Upon hearing this, Golden Crocodile Douluo immediately stood up and responded in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, Xiao Tian, ​​I will personally oversee this matter and ensure that everything is done properly, leaving no room for error."

Lin Tian nodded slightly, his tone softening a bit.

"I will set off for Seagod Island tomorrow morning. After that, all matters concerning the Spirit Hall will be handled by Xiaoxue and the Second Elder."

Qian Renxue, standing to the side, frowned slightly, her red lips parted as if she were about to speak, but she swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue and silently listened to the meeting arrangements.

Everyone agreed in unison, and the meeting concluded.

-

As the moon rose, Lin Tian and Qian Renxue walked side by side in the back garden of the Spirit Hall.

The evening breeze rustled the hems of their clothes, and a faint floral fragrance filled the air.

The two instinctively took each other's hands and walked slowly along the stone path.

"During the meeting, you seemed to have something to say to me."

Lin Tian turned his head to look at Qian Renxue beside him, his tone gentle.

Qian Renxue nodded gently, her eyes filled with hesitation and disappointment.

"I was going to ask you why you didn't take me with you!"

"But then I thought, you must have your reasons for making this arrangement, so I didn't interrupt the meeting."

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian couldn't help but smile and gently ruffled her hair.

"That's because you still have the ninth test to complete. This is crucial to your path to godhood, and there can be no delay!"

"Moreover, I'm going to Poseidon Island this time, not for a vacation. This trip is bound to be fraught with danger!"

"Moreover, the Spirit Hall also needs a leader who can stand alone!"

As Qian Renxue listened to Lin Tian's explanation, the disappointment in her eyes faded slightly, but a trace of worry remained.

"Ok."

She paused, tightened her grip on Lin Tian's hand, and spoke with a hint of caution in her voice.

"But you won't go out and not come back for a long time like last time, will you?"

As she spoke, she gripped Lin Tian's hand, unconsciously applying a bit of force without even realizing it herself.

Seeing her worried expression, Lin Tian felt a warmth in his heart and stopped walking.

"No, I'll be back soon, barring any unforeseen circumstances."

She slowly raised her head, looking at Lin Tian with a determined gaze.

"Brother Lin Tian, ​​look at me."

Lin Tian looked over as instructed, and before he could react, Qian Renxue stood on tiptoe and kissed him.

This sudden move caught Lin Tian completely off guard.

Qian Renxue hugged Lin Tian tightly around the waist, gently biting his lower lip, and murmured something.

“I’ll leave you a mark so you won’t forget me, and you won’t go out and never come back like last time.”

(End of this chapter)