Douluo: Blade Template, Death Omen Approaching

Chapter 86 Divine Test? What kind of childish game is this?

"Hmm? Oh, you've finally come to your senses."

"If you still can't react and keep your master waiting like this, I'm prepared to let you take a nap and talk to you after you've sobered up."

Lan Yinhuang felt helpless at Qian Renxue's confusion. She gently waved her hand to dispel the tense atmosphere in the air.

"That's true. If all this information suddenly flooded into your mind, it would probably be too much for you to handle and cause you to break down, right?"

"But you're pretty good; you stayed so calm in this situation~ You deserve praise! Haha~"

Lan Yinhuang covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Her laughter was as melodious as silver bells, but to Qian Renxue, it sounded like a cold winter wind, sending chills down her spine.

Qian Renxue felt that the world was changing too strangely! She felt as if she had been swept into a huge vortex, and everything that was once familiar had become strange and unpredictable in an instant.

Now, the status and identity of both parties have suddenly changed drastically. Even with her strong will, just as Blue Silver Emperor said, it was already a good thing that she didn't collapse on the spot.

"I'm sorry to have made you laugh." Qian Renxue's voice was weak, and there was still a trace of panic in her eyes.

"This is truly unbelievable to me."

"It turns out I was seen through all along."

Qian Renxue felt a deep sense of powerlessness. Her hands clenched involuntarily, her knuckles turning white from the excessive force. Her eyes became complicated, showing both fear of the unknown truth and self-mockery of her own ignorance.

She once thought she had hidden herself well, that she had everything under control, but little did she know that she was just a pawn on someone else's chessboard, and she was merely dancing under someone else's manipulation.

Qian Renxue took a deep breath. She was fully aware of her current situation. To be precise, her life and death were in the hands of these two powerful beings.

Her heart raced, each beat like a pounding on her chest, a reminder of the danger she faced.

She tried her best to remain calm, but she couldn't hide her inner panic no matter what.

Feeling the aura emanating from them, a sense of oppression that was almost indescribable, Qian Renxue felt that even if there were many Title Douluos here, it would be of no use.

This feeling was absurd, but after experiencing it firsthand, she had to admit that it was an undeniable fact.

It was a fear that came from the depths of her being, a darkness as deep as an abyss that almost made her succumb to it.

Her hands trembled slightly, and her eyes flickered with resentment and helplessness. She knew that all her resistance was futile in the face of this power.

Soon, Qian Renxue made a decision; she immediately dropped her disguise.

A golden light suddenly flashed on her body, the light so dazzling that it was like the first ray of sunlight at dawn, piercing through the darkness.

As the golden light dissipated, Xue Qinghe's ordinary face vanished without a trace.

Instead, there was Qian Renxue, with flowing blonde hair and a beauty that was no less than that of the Blue Silver Emperor.

Her face was fair and smooth, like the finest porcelain. Her rosy lips were somewhat pale due to the recent dramatic change, but even so, they could not conceal her breathtaking beauty.

Her eyes held both determination and relief, announcing the return of her true identity and preparing her for any challenges to come.

"Your Majesty, this is my true form. I have always presented myself as Xue Qinghe, which must have been quite an embarrassment for you."

Qian Renxue's voice was soft yet trembled slightly. Her gaze was lowered, and she dared not look directly at Lan Yinhuang, afraid that her eyes would reveal her inner secrets.

At this moment, the Blue Silver Emperor's gaze was calm as still water. She did not immediately respond to Qian Renxue's address, but quietly scrutinized the top-ranking figure on the continent before her.

Helpless, Qian Renxue could only address him as "Your Majesty," bowing her head with extreme humility, silently acknowledging her defeat and powerlessness.

Although she was once of exceptionally high status, almost one of the top figures on the continent, this sudden and drastic change is something she has to grit her teeth and accept, no matter how uncomfortable it is!

The winner takes all; the loser is condemned—that's the ever-changing rule of the game. Moreover, the fact that she could endure for so long within the Heavenly Dou Empire demonstrates a tenacity and mental fortitude that is unmatched by ordinary people.

Although Qian Renxue's heart was filled with helplessness and sorrow, she knew that in this dog-eat-dog world, only the strong could survive, and even if she lost, she would lose with dignity!

This is the kind of character a martial artist should have!

Seeing this, Blade, who had been waiting quietly for a while, habitually let out a breath.

Then, his voice rang out in a cold, emotionless tone, answering the question Qian Renxue had just asked:

"My name is Blade."

The words were simple, yet carried an undeniable weight.

"Just call me by my first name."

Blade's gaze swept lightly over the Blue Silver Emperor.

"She is the Blue Silver Emperor."

"You know that."

Hearing the real person speak, Qian Renxue slowly calmed down. Her feelings towards the blade had been completely overturned.

Not long ago, she had ambitiously wanted to recruit this powerful figure, and even after seeing his peerless face, she had some embarrassing thoughts that made her blush and her heart race.

Fortunately, they couldn't read her mind. Although she had the intention to win him over, she hadn't actually said it out loud.

Now, her fate was in Ren's hands, and she was even somewhat grateful for her previous restraint.

If she had hastily voiced her thoughts at that time, such an arrogant act of a mortal trying to recruit a god, if it had angered the god, made the god feel insulted, and offended Him, she might have been instantly punished by the gods, and the young master of the Spirit Hall would have perished just like that.

Soon, although Ren said that, it only made Qian Renxue feel extremely uneasy.

She quickly shook her head and said:

"No, Your Majesty, your status is too esteemed for me to be disrespectful!"

"I was blind to Your Majesty's greatness at the time and may have offended you greatly. I deeply regret it and hope Your Majesty can understand!!"

As she finished speaking, Qian Renxue hurriedly stood up from the cold stone bench, her body bent into a bow, her waist almost bent at a ninety-degree angle, her hands clasped together on her heaving chest.

That posture was not merely humility, but also an expression of piety and sincerity.

Every movement and every expression she made conveyed her respect.

Ren's lips twitched slightly, seemingly disapproving of Qian Renxue's overreaction, but he didn't want to dwell on this issue of identity any longer.

His gaze refocused, and his thoughts returned to their goal.

Then he spoke slowly, his voice calm and indifferent:

Let's continue with our previous topic.

Upon hearing this, the tense atmosphere seemed to ease slightly. Qian Renxue slowly straightened up, maintaining a respectful attitude, but her eyes had shifted from fear to focus, ready to listen to every word Ren was about to say.

But soon, Qian Renxue frowned slightly, her beautiful eyebrows furrowing together, revealing her inner confusion and shock.

The few simple words Ren had just spoken were so shocking and unbelievable to her that although she heard them, her mind went completely blank for a moment.

She only remembered two words that terrified her—her real name and "usurpation of the country"—but she had forgotten the specific details because of the shock she had just experienced.

For a moment, she didn't know what to say.

He could only take a deep breath, trying to calm himself down, his voice trembling slightly, but he tried his best to remain composed:

"Your Majesty, please say it again, I... I will certainly listen attentively!"

Though brief, the words were filled with awe and anticipation; she knew she was about to hear information that might be crucial to her fate.

Her gaze had shifted from fear and panic to focus and seriousness, her pupils gleaming with earnestness as she prepared to listen intently to every word Blade was about to say, to catch every syllable and every possible clue!

Ren's gaze fell on Qian Renxue again, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Judging from her expression, he could naturally guess that she must have been in a state of confusion and hadn't really heard what he said.

A slight smile involuntarily curved his lips, as if he found the situation somewhat amusing, but he quickly regained his composure and repeated his words:

"Thousand-foot Snow".

"I."

"It will help you take control of the Heavenly Dou Empire."

"But there is one request."

"Willing to accept my power."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue frowned slightly, a hint of doubt and confusion flashing in her eyes.

She struggled to understand what Blade meant by "accepting power."

In her mind, power is something that one cultivates oneself, but Blade's suggestion sounds like some kind of transaction or a gift.

She asked, somewhat incredulously:

"You are God"

"So, is this considered a divine test?"

The Divine Trial is an extreme test of a person's strength and will, and given Qian Renxue's understanding, this was the only way she could think of for Ren's suggestion.

Upon hearing this, the Blue Silver Emperor, on behalf of its master, quietly explained:

"A divine test? Of course not."

"What your master will bestow upon you is abundant power."

"Those childish tests are meaningless. Voluntarily stepping onto the path of destiny and pushing oneself to the limit on the path of abundance is far better than what you call gods here."

When she spoke of the Divine Examination, there was a hint of disdain in her tone, as if she were talking about something trivial.

The gods here? That's just ridiculous.

Her gaze swept over Qian Renxue, her eyes revealing a hint of sympathy and a trace of expectation:

"Qian Renxue, I know it's hard for you to understand right now. After all, this kind of power is far beyond what your world knows."

Because of the existence of the Blade, the Blue Silver Emperor has always had an extraordinary confidence that the abundant power represented by the Blade is unmatched!

"Take your Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul for example,"

Blue Silver Emperor continued, a scrutinizing glint in her eyes.

"Of course, let me make this clear first, I don't mean to mock you. To be frank, your martial spirit is really nothing compared to the power of abundance."

Although her voice was calm, her words were like a thunderbolt, leaving Qian Renxue with an unprecedented shock.

A look of disbelief appeared on Qian Renxue's face. Her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul was almost a legendary existence on the continent, powerful and mysterious, but now, judging from the tone of the Blue Silver Emperor, it seemed that all of this was insignificant in the face of the Power of Abundance.

Her heart raced, filled with a sense of unprecedented challenge and a yearning for the power she might gain in the future.

After Lan Yinhuang finished speaking slowly, he realized that words alone were not enough to truly convey her feelings.

She recalled the scene Zhu Zhuqing had personally experienced. When her master blade displayed its terrifying power in battle, even if only the tip of the iceberg was revealed, it was enough to make any strong person tremble with fear and submit to it.

Soon, the Blue Silver Emperor smiled, a smile as warm and friendly as the spring sun.

Under Qian Renxue's anxious gaze, she gently pinched Qian Renxue's pointed chin with one hand, as if having an intimate conversation with a close friend. Although the movement was gentle, it carried an undeniable force.

"I know you're still on guard, but I believe you can see from the facts that what I said is true."

Blue Silver Emperor parted her red lips slightly, her voice like heavenly music, making people involuntarily want to believe her words.

As soon as she finished speaking, behind her, vines exuding an aura of abundance, like living tentacles, slowly extended out and surrounded Qian Renxue.

The vines radiated a soft glow, and each leaf contained boundless vitality.

They gently touched Qian Renxue's body, but without any aggression; instead, it seemed as if they were bestowing some kind of mysterious power upon her.

Qian Renxue's body stiffened slightly, her eyes filled with surprise and shock. She could feel that the power was so pure and strong, far exceeding any energy she had ever encountered before.

However, Qian Renxue had a very high opinion of herself; her background and strength were among the best in the entire continent.

But at that moment, she was shocked to find herself completely immobilized, unable to lift even a single finger. This feeling of powerlessness filled her with an unprecedented sense of panic.

Her face clearly showed panic, her eyes widened, and fear and confusion flickered in her pupils:

"This is... Your Majesty, what are you doing?" The voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating extreme unease about the situation.

Blue Silver Emperor's lips curled up slightly, revealing a reassuring smile:

"Puhaha, don't be afraid. Just consider it a small taste of the power that will surely shock you." Although the Blue Silver Emperor's laughter was as clear as a silver bell and contained no hostility or killing intent, it still made Qian Renxue's heart beat a little faster.

Lan Yinhuang thought for a moment, seemingly worried that Qian Renxue might not understand her intention, so she thoughtfully explained:

"Well, to the limit of what you can believe, let's just say it's to let you experience the joy of becoming a god~" she said with a hint of seduction, preparing to show Qian Renxue a whole new world.

As soon as Lan Yinhuang finished speaking, Qian Renxue's body seemed to uncontrollably release her Angelic Martial Soul.

The six-winged angel's golden wings shimmered in the sunlight, radiating a sacred and solemn light.

However, when the Blue Silver Emperor's vines completely enveloped her, the golden light could no longer be displayed at all.

Instead, the color green, representing abundance, surged in like a tide, completely assimilating the gold.

At first, Qian Renxue was filled with fear and unease. She stood there, her eyes glazed over, at a loss, thinking she was about to die. A strong sense of resentment welled up inside her; she felt she had let down her grandfather's expectations, and even more so, she had let down the proud and confident person she had always been!

She was a proud angel who should have been soaring freely through the sky with her golden wings, but now she was like a wild beast trapped in a cage, facing a humiliating death!

Just as Qian Renxue had closed her eyes, ready to bid farewell to this world, her body suddenly underwent a tremendous change!

An incredible power surged from her body, a feeling akin to immortality, an unprecedented sense of exhilaration! Every cell in her body seemed to be cheering, celebrating this feast of life.

Countless streams of vibrant life force, like a gentle spring drizzle, flowed into Qian Renxue's body, both tender and resolute. She could feel every cell in her body rejoicing; the power was so pure, so strong, that her body felt as if it were about to burst.

Her heart pounded at that moment, and her eyes shifted from panic to shock, and finally to deep awe.

She had never become a god, nor had she ever experienced the power of a god, but at this moment, just as the Blue Silver Emperor had said, she began to believe that she now possessed power surpassing that of a god!

(End of this chapter)