The scene shifts to the former Worship Hall.
Qian Renxue and Qian Daoliu gazed at each other, the latter's eyes full of affection as he looked at his granddaughter.
She had already been back for some time. After properly arranging things for Xue Ke, she finally came to the Angel Temple, ready to accept the inheritance of her ancestors.
"Xiaoxue, in the blink of an eye, it's already been more than thirty years," Qian Daoliu said with a smile. His gaze was deep as he couldn't help but look at his granddaughter a few extra times. Soon, he would no longer be able to see her.
Back then, when Qian Renxue was born, the happiest one was not Bibi Dong, nor was it Qian Xunji.
Bibi Dong had only wanted to strangle Qian Renxue, so how could she have been happy?
Qian Xunji, seeing that the child was a girl, still felt a bit of regret in his heart.
But he treated Qian Renxue very, very well.
The happiest of all was Qian Daoliu.
Finally, there would be someone to carry on the legacy—at last!
Qian Xunji had no hope of becoming a god. But this little girl, born so lively, maybe she had a sliver of hope?
When Qian Renxue awakened her martial soul and was innately at the twentieth rank, Qian Daoliu knew that the person he had been waiting for had finally arrived!
At that moment, Qian Daoliu felt only happiness, no sadness at all.
He was delighted that his descendant would surely surpass Tang Chen!
"Grandfather, Xue'er is unfilial, unable to accompany you often…"
Yes, since she was nine, she had already gone to Heaven Dou City. Over these twenty years, how many times had she even returned to Spirit City?
Qian Daoliu's appearance hadn't changed much; he looked almost the same as before.
But how many stretches of twenty years does a person get in life?
Hearing this, a trace of pain flashed in Qian Daoliu's eyes. He knew everything his granddaughter had suffered, yet he was powerless to stop it.
She was too persistent.
He stepped up to Qian Renxue, just as he had done before, and gently ruffled her hair, saying, "Xiaoxue, because you are my granddaughter, I am proud. You have done nothing wrong."
"The great prosperity we have now is thanks in large part to you, and in small part to your husband."
"You two have created an unprecedented golden age for the Douluo Continent. This is the highest glory of our Angel Clan!"
"Even the ancestors never achieved this!"
"You are your grandfather's pride—now and forever!"
Pride showed on Qian Daoliu's face. This flourishing age had been built by his granddaughter and her husband!
Tang Chen, oh Tang Chen, how can you compare with me now?
"Go and receive the inheritance. The glory of the Angels needs you to carry it forward!"
After a while, Qian Daoliu finally spoke calmly.
He had long been prepared for death.
If his death could help his granddaughter, he would have no hesitation.
That was his mission.
Of course, he still had some time left, at least until Qian Renxue finished the eighth Angel Trial…
Qian Renxue nodded heavily. She did not know that the ninth trial would require the Grand Priest to sacrifice himself!
At this moment, she was still imagining a beautiful future.
She and Kong, with their child, sometimes bringing the little angel to visit Qian Daoliu…
Such a beautiful future—Qian Renxue had thought about it more than once.
As for that woman…
Qian Renxue sighed and put the thought aside.
Coming before the Angel statue, Qian Renxue pressed her palms together, gazing devoutly at the divine image.
In just a moment, a golden light descended from the heavens, enveloping Qian Renxue as her body slowly rose, her martial soul instinctively released.
Cards of condensed light began to circle around Qian Renxue, finally all falling onto the spot between her brows.
"The Nine Angel Trials—these really are the Nine Angel Trials!"
Although he already knew the result, Qian Daoliu couldn't help but mutter to himself.
The ceremony ended, and Qian Renxue slowly landed. The only visible change was a golden mark that had appeared at the center of her brow.
"The First Angel Trial…"
Looking at the contents of the trial, a strange expression appeared on Qian Renxue's face.
Wasn't this trial a bit too improper?
No matter how she looked at it, it didn't seem like the sort of assessment her ancestors would set.
Seeing Qian Renxue's odd expression, Qian Daoliu, as the "chief examiner," was a little confused.
He knew just how difficult the divine trials could be. After all, he himself had completed the Eight Angel Trials.
What kind of trial content could make his granddaughter reveal such an expression?
As the examiner, Qian Daoliu could check Qian Renxue's trial details.
He hadn't expected that, but once he looked, he too showed a strange expression.
He glanced up at the Angel statue, then looked at Qian Renxue, somewhat at a loss.
The task wasn't difficult for Qian Renxue.
In fact, as long as someone had a partner, this trial wouldn't be hard for them at all.
But to appear as a divine trial—wasn't it a bit too frivolous, even excessive?
Back then, Qian Daoliu had nearly died countless times before completing the Eight Angel Trials.
The first trial had also been anything but simple—at the time, it was extremely difficult for him!
But for Qian Renxue…
"Grandfather, you must have seen it, right?"
Qian Renxue said, her face turning bright red. It would've been better if Qian Daoliu couldn't see it, but as the chief examiner, he absolutely could!
Hearing this, Qian Daoliu hesitated a moment before finally nodding.
"I… I…"
Qian Renxue wanted to speak but stopped herself, not knowing what to say. Her face only grew redder.
Just what were their ancestors thinking!
"Go on…"
Qian Daoliu waved his hand indifferently.
The trial was just a little embarrassing; it wasn't actually hard to complete.
Qian Renxue nodded, bid farewell to Qian Daoliu, and left the Angel Temple.
"How could the divine trial be like this…"
Qian Renxue muttered, her complexion only recovering after a moment.
After calming herself, she instantly used Spirit Possession and flew toward Kong's residence.
At the moment, Kong was temporarily living in Spirit City, not far from the Angel Temple.
"Husband, dinner's ready!"
Ever since they got an automatic rice cooker, Kage and General Raiden had finally shed their reputation for "not knowing how to cook."
Just throw in the ingredients, and the pot would handle everything on its own!
For Kage and the General, this thing was nothing short of a divine artifact.
"Coming!"
Kong quickly replied when he heard the call.
Lately, he had been researching a groundbreaking technology—
Satellites!
Yes, satellites!
To launch a satellite, they didn't even need to build a rocket. They could simply fly beyond the Douluo planet and place it into orbit.
With satellites, many things could finally be developed—and would actually be worth developing.
The three of them were about to sit down for a meal when a figure appeared at the door.
"Xue'er!"
How strange—wasn't Xue'er supposed to be receiving the inheritance?
She still had time to come eat?
(End of chapter)
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