Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 45 Qian Renxue

"Alright, it's getting late, let's go."

After suppressing her reluctance for a long time, she smiled and urged him on.

Yin Chen nodded, and then looked at her deeply for a long time, as if trying to etch her image into his heart.

Then, he turned around and, with Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, boarded the spacious soul-guided carriage.

The carriage door closed, and accompanied by a slight fluctuation of soul power, the carriage slowly started moving, speeding eastward along the wide official road, towards the direction of the continent's number one academy.

He stood there for a long time, watching the carriage gradually disappear at the end of the road, without moving for a long time.

A gentle breeze ruffled her hair, and carried away the traveler's figure.

Inside the carriage, Yin Chen leaned back on the comfortable cushions, gazing at the scenery rushing past the window. In his golden eyes, the sadness of parting was gone, replaced by anticipation for a new journey.

The spacious soul-guided carriage sped eastward along the official road. After several days of travel, it stopped temporarily for a short rest at a post station for travelers.

Yin Chen led Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo off the carriage, ready to stretch their muscles.

There weren't many people at the post station. Besides them, there was only one other seemingly ordinary carriage, yet subtly exuding an extraordinary aura, parked not far away.

Just then, the carriage door opened, and a young girl jumped out first.

The girl looked to be about eleven or twelve years old. She had a tall and straight figure, long golden hair as bright as the sun, fair skin, and delicate features like a porcelain doll. Her clear and bright blue eyes exuded an innate nobility and an indescribable liveliness.

She looked around curiously, her gaze soon drawn to Yin Chen and his group.

Yin Chen's striking silver-white short hair, handsome appearance, and calm and unique temperament caused a hint of undisguised surprise and admiration to flash in her eyes.

Following behind Yin Chen were the identical and sweet-looking Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo sisters, who were also a beautiful sight, making the blonde girl take a second look.

Their eyes met briefly, and the blonde girl gave Yin Chen a friendly yet slightly curious smile, which served as a greeting.

Yin Chen nodded slightly in response, his expression calm.

However, when the person behind the blonde girl completely stepped off the carriage, Yin Chen's calm heart was suddenly stirred into a turbulent storm.

It was a figure draped in a wide black robe, its entire body and even its head shrouded in shadow, making it impossible to see its face. Only its shape could be vaguely discerned as human.

She stood silently a step behind the blonde girl, like a shadow.

To outsiders, this might seem like just a bodyguard for a noble lady, which is a bit strange, but not incomprehensible.

But Yin Chen's heart was not so calm.

He didn't recognize the blonde girl, but how could he not recognize the man in black robes beside her, whom others couldn't?

That was a Nirvana Corpse, and a terrifyingly powerful one at that, even more terrifying than the Spirit Kite Douluo who escaped from Yan Shaozhe and Manyi in the Star Dou Great Forest.

But this terrifying Nirvana Corpse is accompanied by a blonde human girl. Is she being used as emergency food?
Seeing the blonde girl's oblivious and innocent demeanor, even occasionally turning back to whisper and laugh with the man in black robes, Yin Chen felt a slight pity.

Such a vibrant and beautiful life may be in extreme danger without its knowledge.

But that sliver of pity was instantly suppressed by his absolute rationality.

Come to the rescue?

Even if his guess is correct, it's still unknown whether it's right or wrong, what can he use to save them?
Man Yi is probably just offering himself up as food to the enemy. His only potentially effective trump card is to use Xia Die's "True Blood of Ten Thousand Karmas" authority to influence this Nirvana Corpse.

But what would be the consequences of doing that?
One of his biggest secrets—the identity of the source of the Nirvana Corpse—will be directly exposed to this terrifying and unpredictable Nirvana Corpse.

Once his identity is exposed, he will become the public enemy of the entire Douluo Continent.

Most importantly, is it worth risking everything you've worked so hard to build for a complete stranger?
The answer is obviously no.

People die every moment in this world—the wronged, the innocent, the wicked… the number is countless.

He can save one, but not everyone, even if the suffering this girl is about to endure is partly his fault.

But he cannot put himself in a dangerous situation for the sake of a momentary good thought.

If this Nirvana Corpse isn't strong enough, he wouldn't mind doing a good deed and saving a life.

But ironically, this was the strongest being Yin Chen had ever encountered, far stronger than the retainers of the Star Luo Royal Family.

He calmly shifted his gaze from the blonde girl and the man in black robes, as if they were just ordinary travelers on the road.

He said softly to Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, "You've rested enough, let's get in the car and continue our journey."

The twin sisters nodded obediently. Although they felt that the man in black robes was a bit strange, they did not notice anything unusual.

Yin Chen turned around first, boarded the carriage, and never looked back at that direction again.

In his heart, however, he had already marked this strange combination, especially the extremely terrifying Nirvana Corpse, as something to be wary of and stay away from.

The carriage started again and gradually drove away.

Beside the post station, the blonde girl gazed in the direction the silver-clad carriage had departed, blinked her azure eyes, and whispered to the black-robed man beside her:
“Ancestor, that person… he seems so special, and his hair is silver-white, so beautiful.”

Beneath the black robe, a slightly low voice, yet still retaining its original clear and noble quality, emanated from within, though the voice seemed shrouded in dust:

"Yes, he is indeed special."

The black-robed figure, referred to as the "Ancestor," was none other than Qian Renxue, the Angel Goddess whose divine position had been shattered ten thousand years ago. She slowly spoke:

"At such a young age, his soul power cultivation is already close to that of a Soul Master. His foundation is incredibly solid, and his aura is refined. In terms of talent, he is the most terrifying genius I have ever seen."

Her tone was calm, yet carried a subtle hint of amazement. She glanced at the blonde girl beside her and made a comparison:

"Much more powerful than you, Xiaoguyi."

At this point, Qian Renxue's consciousness involuntarily drifted back ten thousand years to the moment that determined her fate.

That blue-haired figure wielding the Trident of the Sea God, the opponent to whom she had poured her emotions but ultimately defeated her—Tang San, the Sea God.

Even Tang San at his age is far inferior.

This conclusion surfaced in her mind, carrying a complex feeling that was difficult to describe.

The man who evoked both love and hate in her, and who ultimately shattered her pride and divine status, seemed to be outshone by this unfamiliar silver-haired boy in terms of pure innate talent.

However, this thought did not stir up much emotion in her heart.

(End of this chapter)