Douluo: Blade Template, Death Omen Approaching

Chapter 87 Game of Thrones, it's just so-so.

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the other side,

As the sun sets, its afterglow spills over the outskirts of the small village, creating a scene of tranquility and harmony.

She Long sat in the carriage, playing with a thin blade of grass in his hand, swinging his legs listlessly.

His gaze passed through the sparse woods and landed on the dilapidated thatched hut where Blade was located not far away.

"Sigh, logically speaking, once the young master took out that 100,000-year-old soul bone, that kid should have bowed down and been bought off. Why haven't we seen the young master return yet?"

She Long suddenly spoke, his voice tinged with confusion and anxiety. His brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes were filled with worry about the young master's prolonged absence.

Upon hearing this, Thornblood lightly dusted himself off, casually shrugged, and a calm smile played on his lips.

"There's no rush. Young Master knows what he's doing. Didn't you say last time that that kid's strength was amazing, even you couldn't see through him? He's probably a tough nut to crack. Give him some more benefits, and we'll just wait a little longer."

His eyes, piercing with bloodlust, were filled with trust for the young master. He continued:

"After all, we have all witnessed the conditions that the young master can offer. Moreover, the person she has chosen may not be very strong at this age, but if he has unlimited potential, then even we cannot compare."

At this point, Ci Xue couldn't help but feel a little envious, already imagining the future achievements of the lucky one who was chosen by the young master.

She Long glanced sideways at Ci Xue, a complex emotion that was hard to detect flashing in his eyes.

Although he still found it hard to believe deep down that his proud aura could be shattered in an instant by the gaze of a young man, as a Title Douluo, his pride and dignity prevented him from showing any sign of wavering in front of outsiders.

He gave a soft snort, his tone carrying a hint of disdain and concealed resentment, and said:

"I already said that I didn't use my full strength at the time. I also explained and advised the young master that there was no need to spend too much effort on him."

"However, the young master has his own ideas and doesn't care about my statement that I'm holding back."

"Young Master is one thing, but how dare you bring this up?" She Long's tone carried a hint of reproach, seemingly displeased that Ci Xue had brought up the matter again.

Upon hearing this, Ci Xue chuckled, scratched the back of his head, and put on an innocent expression: "Haha, the way you're talking, I'm not mocking you for being outdone by a junior."

"Besides, it's just one genius. Doesn't our Spirit Hall lack geniuses? You don't need to worry too much."

He paused again, his gaze shifting to the quiet little thatched hut, a thoughtful look in his eyes: "We haven't noticed anything happening in that little thatched hut yet, so let's just listen to the young master quietly, don't act on our own, just wait, and don't think about anything else."

The two fell silent again, a gentle breeze carrying a hint of coolness.

She Long's eyes still held a hint of arrogance, but he had to admit that his previous encounter had piqued his interest in this young man named Ren.

He clenched his fists inwardly and vowed that once the young master recruited him, he would personally verify the young man's strength if given the opportunity, to see if he truly possessed unlimited potential as the young master had said.

Ci Xue, on the other hand, appeared relaxed and carefree, seemingly accustomed to everything, silently anticipating the young master's return and the answer that was about to be revealed.

The two sat quietly in the carriage, no longer speaking, only occasionally exchanging glances, seemingly both silently calculating the young master's plans and just how amazing the mysterious boy's potential was.

The air was filled with the faint scent of grass, and occasionally the chirping of insects from the distant fields could be heard. Time flowed slowly on the outskirts of this quiet little village.

Right now,

The last rays of the setting sun bathed every corner of the courtyard in golden light, draping this tranquil space in a golden glow.

The courtyard, like the outside of the village, was quiet.

Because of the abundant power of the Blue Silver Emperor,

At this moment, Qian Renxue was curled up in a soft structure woven from blue silver vines, resembling a bird's nest.

Her snow-white wings, like the purest silk, gently enveloped her delicate body, giving one a feeling of both fragility and resilience.

Her face was no longer pale as before, but had become exceptionally rosy, like a peach blossom touched by a spring breeze, full of vitality.

A powerful life force permeated Qian Renxue's entire body, and every cell was cheering and enjoying this unprecedented power.

Her eyes were filled with excitement, her heart was racing, and she felt every bit of power surging through her body.

However, at that very moment, while Qian Renxue was still intoxicated by the greedy enjoyment of this power she had never dared to believe in,

Everything suddenly changed!

With a gentle wave of her hand, the abundant power that had just filled her body was instantly withdrawn.

Like the receding tide, leaving only traces on the beach, the bird's nest woven from vines now appears empty and lifeless.

Qian Renxue's eyes instantly revealed undisguised disappointment, her face filled with a sense of unfinished business.

Her delicate body trembled slightly, as if she was still savoring the warmth of that power.

Her hands clenched unconsciously, her fingertips turning white, as if she wanted to grasp the power that was about to dissipate.

In the end, she could only watch helplessly as they disappeared, leaving behind only a deep longing in her heart and the empty bird nest woven from vines.

Seeing Qian Renxue's disappointment, Lan Yinhuang gently placed her hands back in front of her lower abdomen. A faint calmness appeared in her eyes as she slowly spoke:

"Qian Renxue, I've already let you experience the power once. My strength is still shallow, and I had to use a large amount of my own power to let you experience it briefly."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue snapped out of her disappointment.

In an instant, her expression was a mixture of barely suppressed excitement and disbelief, her eyes sparkling with a glimmer of hope and possibility.

She spoke urgently, her voice trembling slightly:

"Your Majesty, please don't say that! This is too unbelievable for me. Your power is... no, it should be the only one of its kind on the entire continent!"

Having truly experienced it all, Qian Renxue was filled with awe and shock, feeling as if she were dreaming. Her eyes were fixed on the Blue Silver Emperor, trying to find a trace of reality in her expression!

She continued:

"Neither my grandfather nor that woman from the Spirit Hall possessed power that gave me this kind of awe!"

Qian Renxue's voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that the power displayed by the Blue Silver Emperor had deeply shaken her soul.

Blue Silver Emperor slowly turned around, her steps light and elegant, each step perfectly in time.

She walked to Master Ren's side, gave him a respectful smile, and then looked at Qian Renxue with gentle yet profound eyes, slowly saying:

"You must understand that in the face of true strength, all background and power are meaningless."

"Your Spirit Hall, your Angel Spirit, and so on."

"So now, having experienced this power, do you choose to submit to it? Master, you are countless times stronger than me."

"There is naturally more I can give you."

"And you, you just need to continue to lie low, and one day, according to your plan, you can take over Tiandou. Besides, we will also help you deal with some forces."

As soon as he finished speaking, the alluring voice of the Blue Silver Emperor seemed to still echo in the air.

Under the watchful eyes of Blade and Blue Silver Emperor, Qian Renxue's gaze gradually hardened. If she hadn't experienced this power beforehand, she might have gone through a fierce internal struggle before finally making a decision!

But there are no "ifs"!

Qian Renxue's eyes burned with passion.

She recalled the benefits she had sought to attract Blade, which she thought were incredibly tempting, but he hadn't even given them a second glance.

The benefits the blade bestowed upon her felt shattered and reshaped her worldview, even redefining the power of gods. Yet, the other party seemed indifferent to granting her this power, only hoping she would continue with her most important plan: to seize the empire, and even offering assistance.

Isn't this just getting something for nothing, and then eating and taking things away too?!

She wasn't stupid; Qian Renxue understood perfectly well that even her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, who was renowned throughout the continent, would be moved by such a favor and would kneel down on the spot to address her as "Your Majesty." For her, such a favor was undoubtedly an immense opportunity.

At this moment, Qian Renxue did not hesitate at all. She leaned forward slightly and slowly knelt down in front of Ren and Lan Yinhuang.

Her movements were firm and powerful, without the slightest hesitation. This kneeling was both her submission to power and her expectation for the future!

"Your Majesty's grace is beyond my comprehension, Qian Renxue!" Qian Renxue's voice was filled with gratitude and reverence, her eyes slightly reddened, and her gaze was filled with fiery excitement.

I do not know how long it has been,

Time passed slowly in the tranquility of the courtyard. The sun had already begun to set in the west, casting a gentle orange hue over the corners of the courtyard.

In the small courtyard, the sound of hammers striking metal broke the silence, rising and falling in a rhythmic pattern.

That would naturally be Zhu Zhuqing, who had been diligently and earnestly practicing the basics of forging.

Because of the barrier set up by Ren, nothing from the outside world will disturb her!

At this moment, fine beads of sweat hung on her forehead, but she was completely unaware of them, her eyes fixed only on the ever-forming block of iron.

Her arm muscles were taut, and every swing of the hammer was full of power!

Now, she has completed her first practice weapon—a wooden sword.

This simple wooden sword witnessed her journey from nothing to something.

However, influenced by her master's legendary sword story, she naturally wouldn't be satisfied with this. After all, this wooden sword wasn't even beginner level, and she couldn't possibly be proud of it!

Zhu Zhuqing's gaze had already turned to a more distant goal; she was pondering a device for concealed weapons.

She kept recalling the methods and key points that her master, Ren, had taught her. Those words echoed in her ears, guiding her in the right direction.

Originally, after a period of hard work, Zhu Zhuqing's forging skills had made significant progress, and she was almost able to forge some prototype tools.

With each fall of the hammer, the flame of hope in her heart burned brighter; with each deformation of the metal, she felt herself growing.

However, just as she was immersed in the joy of forging and looking forward to the gradual formation of her work, after a period of quiet, her sister Lan Yin, who had been away for a day and a night, suddenly walked in.

A surge of joy welled up in Zhu Zhuqing's heart. She thought that Sister Lan Yin had brought back the materials she desperately needed so that she could practice forging further and improve her skills.

Moreover, with the arrival of Sister Lan Yin, Zhu Zhuqing was eager to show off her achievements and looked forward to Sister Lan Yin's praise and guidance.

However, after entering the backyard, she simply greeted Zhu Zhuqing, and her subsequent actions surprised her.

Immediately, Blue Silver Emperor's gaze did not linger on Zhu Zhuqing's forging works, but was deeply attracted by the blacksmith shop where the blade was being rubbed.

Her eyes were filled with excitement and admiration as she carefully observed every corner of the blacksmith's shop and every tool, as if searching for some precious memory.

She paced back and forth, admiring the view again and again, completely losing track of time!

Finally, he handed her the storage ring containing the materials and told her something that left her unsure whether to be excited or sad.

She vividly remembered a few of the original quotes, such as these:

"Congratulations, Zhu Qing! According to the order of entry, you've gained a junior sister!"

"In the future, Zhuqing, you must remember to forge another sword. As a junior sister who has just entered the sect, you have a lot to do and don't have time to forge your own sword for the time being."

"Also, stay a few more days, we'll go to Shrek Academy, and then we'll prepare to go to Heaven Dou City. Get ready, because you might have a chance to practice your skills next, so don't embarrass your master."

At this moment, in the blacksmith's shop, Zhu Zhuqing, lost in thought, wiped the fine beads of sweat from her smooth forehead with the back of her hand.

She pouted, her eyes revealing a hint of lack of interest, as if some corner of her heart had been stirred up by the sudden news.

Suddenly, I have a junior sister. And I heard from Sister Lan Yin that her name is Qian Renxue and that she has a very important background. Moreover, this name—Qian Renxue—hides such an amazing identity and story.

The young master of the Spirit Hall is also an imposter of the royal family of the Heaven Dou Empire, a neighboring country of the Star Luo Empire. He has been inside the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family, pretending to be the eldest prince Xue Qinghe, preparing to seize the throne.

Such explosive news, such a change in identity and power struggle, would have shocked her to the point of disbelief if it had happened before she met her master, Ren.

I have a feeling that the Spirit Hall is playing a grand game!

But after meeting her master, Blade, and stepping into the Land of Abundance, Zhu Zhuqing, who had witnessed the strongest power in the world, was a worldly person. So she remained unusually calm about this news.

Her mindset had changed. These so-called power games were just a small part of the world to her, not enough to cause her much emotional distress.

Moreover, she also learned that her master, Ren, needed Qian Renxue to seize the imperial power.

It was similar to my own task, so there was nothing surprising about it.

However, what actually dampened her enthusiasm was her dissatisfaction and self-blame regarding her own abilities.

She only hated herself for not being able to quickly conquer the Star Luo Empire. Her master needed the Heaven Dou Empire, so after she took control of the Star Luo Empire, she directly declared war on the Heaven Dou Empire!

Just keep fighting!

Do we need to find another Qian Renxue?

now,

In her heart, there was only one belief: to be unconditionally loyal to her master, Ren.

Moreover, after Qian Renxue's sudden arrival, his resolve only grew stronger!

This loyalty, like the sword she forged, has become sharper and stronger through countless hammerings and sharpenings.

Zhu Zhuqing took a deep breath, banishing all distracting thoughts from her mind, and threw herself back into forging. She knew that only by constantly improving herself could she better serve her master's blade!

(End of this chapter)