Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Lin Yao, living in the Starry World, sighed inwardly at the comfort of his campus life, which was indeed much better than his own world.

However, with a firm mind, he quickly regained his composure, and the initial confusion in his deep black eyes faded, replaced by a sense of understanding and solemnity.

Putting aside these chaotic emotions, through this sharing, he fully understood the essence of the Star Palace.

This is a place where countless parallel worlds of "themselves" converge, sharing memories and exchanging what they have.

In this situation, the instinctive wariness that once arose in Qunxing Linyao towards the various humanoid Linyao figures around him had long since dissipated.

All that remains is a sense of belonging to the same ancestral lineage.

At the same time, one should think about things according to one's abilities.

Previously, I was just a small fleet. Although there were high-ranking human candidates, and they were among the top ranks, there were at least several hundred such candidates, if not a thousand.

I'm not qualified to think that far ahead.

But things are different now. With the support of these people, their individual strength is enough to contend with the fleet.

Perhaps we can accomplish even more.

The Star Federation, recalling the impending confrontation between the Human Federation and the Earth Federation, unconsciously furrowed its brow, its chest heaving with barely suppressed resentment.

Especially among the high-ranking members of the Earth Alliance, there are those who may have caused the deaths of their own parents, and they are still at large.

Previously, the Star Forest had only been enduring things, but now that it has power, everything has changed.

However, he didn't want to act so rashly. Since there were so many Lin Yaos around, could they brainstorm together?

His gaze then swept over the many Lin Yaos in the hall, each lost in their own thoughts, and he asked in a deep voice:

"Everyone, you must have learned about the situation on my side through your memories. Soon, our Human Federation will enter a phase of 'love-hate relationship' with the Earth Federation."

When he mentioned the word "local alliance," his tone suddenly became more forceful, filled with undisguised contempt and disgust.

"Those guys from the Earth Alliance, not to mention the ones who might have killed my parents, their behavior is unforgivable. Demons and monsters can become leaders without any consequences."

"Those beings that pollute the bloodline and deviate from humanity, I truly wish I could immediately lead the fleet to purify them, rebuild the Earth Federation, and restore clarity to the galaxy."

He clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white, and his eyes flashed with a chilling light, clearly harboring considerable hatred for the leader of the Earth Alliance and other high-ranking officials.

"Does anyone have any good ideas? Whether it's tactical planning or the use of force, please feel free to share your insights."

However, the only response from the stars and Lin Yao was silence.

Inside the hall, most of the Lin Yaos were still immersed in fragments of memories of Lin Yao on campus, with faint smiles on their lips.

Clearly, they are still reminiscing about the heartwarming moments they shared with their "white moonlight" idols.

They were completely absorbed in the joy of deciphering the characters in urban novels, preferring to focus their attention on these enchanting memories.

The expectation on Lin Yao's face gradually froze, then turned into a look of helplessness.

He looked around at those "himself" who were either smiling, deep in thought, or discussing in hushed tones, knowing full well that no one would be distracted by his interstellar conflict at this moment.

But the anxiety in his heart was hard to calm down, and the terrifying image of the Cthulhu hybrid leader of the Earth Alliance lingered in his mind.

That's a major event concerning the future of the Human Federation. Although I've made some decisions in my mind, wouldn't that be too reckless?

With such concerns in mind, Lin Yao, the Starry Sky Demon, no longer waited for a response. His gaze quickly locked onto a figure not far away, and he reached out and grabbed the other person's arm.

"Excuse me, sir, may I trouble you for a moment? I'd like to ask, based on your experience in your world, do you have any other thoughts on this situation?"

Unfortunately, the person he grabbed was Lin Yao from the Douluo Continent.

At this moment, Douluo Lin Yao had his eyes closed and his brows relaxed, clearly immersed in the gentle world of his school memories.

After being interrupted, Douluo Lin Yao opened his eyes, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in them, and the star power surrounding him fluctuated slightly.

"Hey Stars, can't you see I'm busy?"

Douluo Lin Yao pulled his arm back, his tone clearly impatient, his brows furrowed, and his gaze towards Qunxing Lin Yao was full of resentment.

"It would be such a shame to interrupt such a precious memory. Can't we talk about this later?"

As he spoke, he subconsciously rubbed his arm that had been pulled, clearly extremely unhappy about being interrupted.

Lin Yao, the star-studded figure, wasn't annoyed. He simply took a deep breath, suppressed his anxiety, and explained sincerely:

"I'm so sorry to bother you, but this matter is of great importance and I really can't wait any longer."

Our Human Federation has been sweeping away all kinds of heresies in the universe, but the Earth Federation does the opposite of us, not only accepting those demons and monsters, but also putting them in high positions.

What's even more infuriating is that our People's Federation leadership has been too lenient with the Earth Federation, to the point that the very bloodline of the Earth Federation has been tainted in that way.

The current leader of the Earth Alliance is actually a Cthulhu hybrid; I wonder if he was behind the murder of my parents back then.

As he spoke, his voice became laced with gritted teeth, and the disgust and fear in his eyes intensified.

"That thing is not only horribly ugly, but it also exudes a nauseating and sinister aura. It even feeds on humans and treats human life like dirt. I'm truly disgusted by this twisted form of rule!"

He paused, then changed the subject, his tone now showing more agreement.

"If it's a cool and powerful race like WarGreymon or Tiga, and they take it upon themselves to protect humanity, then even if they're not human, they're worthy of our trust."

They could even be trusted friends, but the leader of the Earth Alliance is simply outrageous.

Douluo Lin Yao was initially somewhat impatient, but after listening to Qunxing Lin Yao finish speaking, the resentment on his face gradually faded, replaced by a solemn expression.

He paused for a moment, looking into Lin Yao's anxious yet confused eyes, then slowly spoke, his tone resolute:

"Now that you have a clear sense of right and wrong, are dissatisfied with the status quo, and more importantly, have activated a cheat code like the Star Palace."

He pointed to Lin Yao's body:

"The moment you merge into the Star Palace, it means that a new power system is empowering you, and your potential has already surpassed the limits of the original world."

At this point, his tone became more serious.

"Then stop thinking too much about things that don't concern you. With your current strength and foundation, just work hard to climb up the ladder."

First, seize absolute power within the Human Alliance, then utilize all the resources at your disposal to drastically reform the Earth Alliance and completely eradicate those demons and monsters!

"It's pointless to dwell on whether the higher-ups are too lenient or the enemy is too powerful."

Douluo Lin Yao patted Qunxing Lin Yao on the shoulder.

"What you need to do most right now is take action. Don't worry about being reckless, just do it!"

"good!"

Qunxing Lin Yao was stunned, staring blankly at Douluo Lin Yao.

The other person's words exploded in his mind like thunder, making a certain thought in his heart even more firm.

All the struggles and hesitations involved in making a decision seem insignificant in the face of these simple and direct words.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that all the words were stuck in his throat.

In the end, it turned into a response, but his eyes gradually became clear and firm.

……

Douluo Continent.

Wuhun City, the Pope's Palace.

The air was thick with the scent of sandalwood, yet it couldn't dispel the pervasive silence and chill. Bibi Dong leaned against the papal throne, the gilded patterns gleaming with a cold, hard luster in the dim light. She held a white jade chess piece between her fingers, hesitant to place it. Below, the cardinal trembled violently, cold sweat trickling down his deeply lined face, staining his magnificent red robes with dark welts. Even his voice trembled uncontrollably.

"Your Holiness, Operation Soul Hunt... has failed."

Bibi Dong slightly raised her eyelids, her purplish-gold pupils calm and undisturbed, yet this caused the Cardinal's heart to skip a beat. He forced himself to continue his report: "In the battle against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, our temple dispatched eight thousand Soul Masters. The enemy was well-prepared, and the two sides fought fiercely for three days and three nights. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan suffered over five hundred casualties, with Yu Yuanzhen severely injured. Our temple lost three thousand Soul Masters, and Elder Mad Lion… had his heart meridian shattered on the spot by Yu Yuanzhen's ninth Soul Skill, 'Thunder Dragon Head,' leaving no trace of his body. The remaining disciples fought desperately to break through the encirclement and were able to retreat."

As these words fell, the air in the hall grew heavier. The Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan was known among the three upper sects for its aggressive offense, so this mutually destructive outcome, while not ideal, was within Bibi Dong's expectations. She gave a soft "hmm," and the chess piece on her fingertip finally landed on the chessboard, making a crisp sound.

But the cardinal's next words shattered this brief peace.

"And on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School... something happened." The cardinal's voice trembled with tears. "Our temple gathered ten thousand soul masters, along with a thousand elites from the four lower sects, intending to launch a night attack, but we were ambushed the moment we stepped into the sect's territory. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's defenses were impregnable, and their counterattack was extremely fierce. After a fierce battle lasting half the night, our army was almost completely wiped out! The Elephant Armor Sect's Sect Master, Hu Yanzhen, Elder Demon Bear, and Elder Porcupine Porcupine were all killed by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Sword Lord, Lin Yao. The Second Elder, Golden Crocodile Douluo, and the Seventh Elder, Demon Subduing Douluo, were captured alive by Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong!"

"Our casualties... totaled over 9,700, with only Elder Lingyuan, Elder Shemao, and Fengjian Sect Master Feng Tianlei managing to escape. As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the confirmed casualties are less than 100."

"Bang!"

A deafening crash echoed through the hall, instantly shattering the white jade teacup in Bibi Dong's hand into dust, tiny shards of porcelain mingling with tea as they splashed everywhere. She abruptly stood up, her papal scepter slamming heavily onto the ground, cracking the marble floor with spiderweb-like patterns. A terrifying pressure swept across the entire hall, causing all the members of the Spirit Hall present to prostrate themselves on the ground, not daring to even breathe loudly.

"Useless!" Bibi Dong's voice was icy cold, filled with boundless rage. "Eighteen thousand Soul Masters, two Super Douluo, and eight Title Douluo, raiding a support-type sect, and the result is utter defeat and zero achievement! Is this the result you've given me?"

No one dared to answer; even the air seemed frozen. His Holiness the Pope's wrath was enough to incinerate everything, and at this moment, no one wanted to be the one to stick their neck out.

After a long while, a slender figure slowly stood up. It was Elder Ling Yuan, who had just escaped death from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Her face was pale, and there was still blood at the corner of her mouth, but she forced herself to bow and said, "Your Holiness, please calm your anger. This defeat was due to our underestimation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's strength. They seemed to have known the entire plan of the Soul Hunting Operation all along, and every step they took precisely hit our vital points."

"Ning Fengzhi... he has broken the shackles of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, his martial soul has evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and he has even broken through to the Title Douluo realm. His ninth spirit ring has a lifespan of 100,000 years!" Ling Yuan's voice trembled with disbelief. "Sword Douluo Chen Xin is not level 96 as the intelligence reports, but has actually reached level 98 Super Douluo. Bone Douluo Gu Rong has also advanced to level 96. With the assistance of Ning Fengzhi's Nine Treasures, their strength has skyrocketed, which is why they were able to capture the two Elders alive."

"Level 98?" Bibi Dong's pupils shrank, her heart filled with shock. Due to the trials of the Rakshasa God, the strength she could use was only level 98, which meant that even if she went in person, she might not be able to gain any advantage.

"And Lin Yao." A deep fear flashed in Ling Yuan's beautiful eyes, even more so than when she mentioned Chen Xin. "He's no longer the Soul Saint he once was; he's broken through to the Soul Douluo level! This boy possesses twin martial souls, and the configuration of his first martial soul, the Star Sword, is extremely bizarre, with the seventh soul ring having an age of 460,000 years! With just his first martial soul, his combat power far surpasses that of ordinary Title Douluos, enough to rival those above the Super Douluo level!"

These words caused an even deeper silence in the hall. A Soul Douluo-level individual, yet possessing strength comparable to a Super Douluo? A 460,000-year-old Soul Ring? Twin Martial Souls? Each of these defied common sense in the Soul Master world. If Elder Ling Yuan hadn't personally witnessed it, no one would have believed that such a monstrous talent existed in this world.

In the corner, Platinum Bishop Salas was drenched in cold sweat, his back completely soaked. The intelligence from years ago—that "Lin Yao is no threat, Tang San is the real danger"—was from him. He still remembered the look of shock and jealousy on Ning Fengzhi and Lin Yao's faces when Tang San revealed the Clear Sky Hammer. Ning Fengzhi had even remarked that, apart from His Holiness the Pope, he had never seen another person possessing twin martial souls. Now, he realized it was all a charade orchestrated by the two of them! The depth of their cunning and the ruthlessness of their methods were truly chilling.

Bibi Dong gripped the papal scepter tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force, her eyes blazing with murderous intent. She regretted it; she should have killed Lin Yao without hesitation when they first met in Spirit City. Now that this sapling had grown into a towering tree, protected by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, eliminating him was now an impossible task. Furthermore, the Spirit Hall had suffered heavy losses this time and was no longer capable of launching a large-scale offensive against the three upper sects in the short term.

"Your Holiness," Ling Yuan hesitated for a moment, but still braced herself and said, "Lin Yao asked Elder She Long to convey a message that Elder She Long needs to stay and protect the young master, so he entrusted him to me."

"Speak!" Bibi Dong coldly uttered a single word.

"He said the Second and Seventh Elders are in the hands of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. If they want to be redeemed, the Grand Elder must go there in person within three days." Ling Yuan's voice trailed off. "He also said... it would be best to bring a servant, because if the Grand Elder dies there, they won't be responsible for collecting his body!"

"Arrogant!"

A majestic roar suddenly echoed through the hall, like a thunderclap. Except for Bibi Dong, everyone present prostrated themselves on the ground in worship, even the titled Douluo such as Ling Yuan and Snake Spear.

"Greetings, High Priest!" the crowd shouted in unison, their voices filled with awe.

Deep within the main hall, a golden figure flickered in and out of sight. Though its form was unseen, it exuded a suffocatingly sacred pressure. "I haven't left the Hall of Worship for decades. Those outside have likely forgotten the formidable reputation of the 'Twin Peaks' of the Soul Master world," the voice boomed, deep and resonant, carrying an undeniable air of dominance. "Very well, this time I will personally confront the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Lin Yao!"

Before the words were even finished, the golden light vanished without a trace, leaving only the majestic echo lingering in the hall. Everyone knew that this one of the three ultimate Douluo of this era, known as the invincible guardian of the heavens, had finally become truly enraged.

Meanwhile, outside the Heavenly Dou Imperial City.

Qian Renxue, dressed in white, stood by the official road. The evening breeze ruffled her long golden hair, revealing her stunning profile. However, her phoenix eyes were filled with complex emotions and disappointment. She clutched a letter tightly in her hand, the paper already soaked with tears—it was a letter sent by Lin Yao. The few words in the letter exposed the truth about her impersonation of the Heavenly Dou Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and also informed her of the disastrous failure of the Soul Hunting Operation.

After learning the details of the Soul Hunting Operation from She Long, Qian Renxue could no longer hold back her tears, which fell drop by drop onto the Acacia Heartbreak Red flower in her palm. The peerless fairy flower was stained with tears, its petals trembling slightly, yet still delicate and beautiful.

"Why, Xiao Yao?" she murmured to herself, her voice filled with endless grievance and confusion. "You actually possess twin martial souls, and such immense power. Have you been lying to me all along, or have you never truly believed me?"

For this love-struck young angel, the failure of the Soul Hunting Operation and the thwarted plan to control the Heaven Dou Empire paled in comparison to the harm caused by Lin Yao's concealment. What she cared about was never the Spirit Hall's ambition, but rather the boy who had once walked alongside her and called her "Brother Xue"—was that pure affection a deception from the very beginning?

"Young Master, don't worry too much about that scumbag." She Long stood to the side, looking at Qian Renxue's distraught appearance, and couldn't help but comfort her. He really couldn't understand why the young master would care so much about someone from the opposing camp.

"You're not allowed to say that about him!" Qian Renxue suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with stubbornness. "I was the one who lied to him first. He didn't even know I was a woman. As the Crown Prince of Tiandou at the time, it's only natural that he would be wary of me."

She Long was speechless, unable to refute her. He knew in his heart that Qian Renxue was telling the truth. A genius needs to conceal his strength during his growth. If Lin Yao had revealed the secret of his twin martial souls earlier, he would probably have been seen as a threat by the Spirit Hall and nipped in the bud before he could fully develop. But now, Lin Yao had grown up and his strength far surpassed what it was back then. To deal with him now would be as difficult as climbing to the heavens.

"Sigh, Young Master, forget about him. Let's return to the Spirit Hall as soon as possible and make further plans," She Long sighed and advised. The situation is critical; the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's strength has surged, and the Heaven Dou Empire is no longer a place to linger.

"I can't forget." Qian Renxue shook her head, a resolute glint in her phoenix eyes. "Before that, I want to see him one more time and ask him myself."

"Young Master, you mustn't!" She Long exclaimed in alarm, quickly trying to dissuade him. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's strength is now unfathomable. Elder Thorn Blood is dead. I alone cannot protect you!"

"There's no need to go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School." Qian Renxue smiled slightly, a hint of certainty flashing in her eyes. "I'll write a letter and ask someone to lure him out. Knowing him as I do, he won't bring anyone to harm me."

"But you're enemies now!" She Long paced anxiously. "Young Master, there's plenty of time. We'll meet again someday. Our most urgent task right now is to evacuate!"

"Why go through all that trouble?"

A majestic and sacred voice suddenly descended from the sky, like celestial music, yet carrying an irresistible pressure. The voice seemed to pierce directly into their souls, causing both She Long and Qian Renxue to tremble simultaneously. Both were titled powerhouses, yet they hadn't sensed anyone approaching, demonstrating the terrifying strength of the newcomer.

Holy light shone down, and a golden figure slowly descended. It was a handsome middle-aged man, dressed in a white robe embroidered with gold, with six enormous divine wings stretching out from his back. He emanated a soft yet majestic golden aura, like a god descending.

"Grandpa!" Qian Renxue's eyes lit up with surprise when she saw the person who came. She quickly stepped forward, her voice filled with dependence and longing.

"She Long pays respects to the High Priest!" She Long also bowed and saluted, the huge weight that had been hanging over his heart finally lifted. With the High Priest here, even a dragon's den or a tiger's lair could be entered and exited freely, let alone a mere Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Qian Renxue with a hint of doting in his eyes. He then turned to the distance and said in an icy tone, "Xue'er, let's go. I'm going to meet that Lin Yao. I want to see what kind of ability this brat who dares to make me collect his corpse has."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's expression changed immediately, and she quickly advised, "Grandpa, please calm down. Xiao Yao is young and impetuous, and it's inevitable that he's a bit arrogant. When I see him, I will definitely make him apologize to you."

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu staggered slightly, almost laughing in exasperation at his granddaughter. Even at this point, she was still speaking up for the enemy? The Limit Douluo shook his head helplessly, but he understood that his granddaughter was deeply in love with Lin Yao. Well, this trip to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, besides redeeming the two elders and killing Lin Yao, would also be an opportunity to see if this young man was truly worthy of his granddaughter.

"Let's go." Qian Daoliu said no more, turned and flew towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. His sacred wings tore through the sky, leaving a golden trail. Qian Renxue and She Long quickly followed, and the three of them transformed into three streams of light, disappearing into the twilight.

At this time, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was peaceful and harmonious.

Having experienced the baptism of the Soul Hunting Operation, the sect disciples were not demoralized; on the contrary, their morale soared. During the day, everyone performed their duties, rebuilding buildings damaged by the war and repairing fortifications. As night fell, the disciples, who had been busy all day, gathered in twos and threes to talk about the recent battle, their words filled with respect for Lin Yao, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and others.

In the courtyard behind the sect's mountain, Lin Yao was strolling hand in hand with Ning Rongrong, the moonlight casting warm silhouettes on them. Not far away, Dugu Yan was showing off to Ma Hongjun the 40,000-year-old Emperor Golden Elephant skull soul bone she had just absorbed, her face full of pride.

"Little fatty, look at how many soul bones you have! I already have four!" Dugu Yan patted her chest, saying proudly, "These were all got for me by the boss. How about that? The boss still loves me more, right?"

Ma Hongjun curled his lip, somewhat unconvinced: "Tch, what's so great about it? It's just a few soul bones. Once I break through to the Title Douluo level, I'll definitely be able to get something better!" Despite his words, he was also a little envious. He currently only had one soul bone, which was indeed much worse than Dugu Yan's.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yao stepped forward and patted Dugu Yan on the back of the head, laughing, "What are you so smug about? Your skills are alright, but you're far from good enough in other aspects. Last time I asked you to act out a scene, your crying was uglier than your laughing, not a single tear. That was too perfunctory."

"Boss, you can't blame me for this!" Dugu Yan protested, feeling wronged. "Those who died were all people from the Spirit Hall, our enemies who wanted to kill us. I'm already being polite by not laughing out loud when they were killed, how could I possibly cry?"

"It's precisely because you can't cry that you have to put your heart into acting." Lin Yao shook his head helplessly. "Acting is about empathy. Your performance, all bark and no bite, can only fool a senile old man like Salas."

Seeing the two bickering, Ma Hongjun couldn't help but look at Ning Rongrong and asked in confusion, "Rongrong, are they exchanging acting tips? It seems like they've gone off-topic?"

Ning Rongrong rolled her eyes helplessly and laughed, "Don't mind them. Brother Jian is like this sometimes. Even Dugu Yan has been influenced by him. You'll get used to it."

Ye Lingling, standing to the side, nodded with a smile, deeply agreeing, "The boys in the Royal Fighting Team are often like that now, making little lapses in concentration from time to time. They've probably caught it from Lin Yao."

Everyone chatted and laughed, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant. However, this tranquility did not last long.

Suddenly, a dazzling golden light fell from the sky, like a second sun, instantly illuminating the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as if it were daytime. A powerful aura of holiness swept over, causing the disciples to instinctively hold their breath, and a surge of urge to prostrate themselves in worship arose within them.

"They're here."

On the cliff, Chen Xin, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, a sharp glint in his eyes. With a flick of his wrist, the Seven Kill Sword instantly appeared in his hand. He moved swiftly, flying towards the sect plaza on his sword. Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi also sensed this terrifying aura immediately. They exchanged a glance and hurried towards the plaza.

"Jun Linyao, Ning Fengzhi, and Jian Daochenxin, come out and see me!"

A majestic voice resounded throughout the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, like a divine decree, carrying an irresistible pressure. This voice was not only powerful and resonant but also contained a rich divine power, causing the disciples' legs to go weak, and many couldn't help but want to kneel down.

Qian Daoliu's angelic power had long been cultivated to the point of returning to simplicity, and every word and action was influenced by the power of faith, which had almost become his passive skill.

Ning Fengzhi quickly arrived at the square with the Guardian Douluo, Thunder Douluo Yu Yuanzhen, and others. He bowed slightly in the direction from which the voice came, his tone respectful yet confident: "The Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall has personally graced us with his presence. I, Ning Fengzhi, have failed to greet you properly and hope for your forgiveness."

Lin Yao also arrived with Dugu Yan, Ma Hongjun, and others. He looked at the golden figure in the sky, raised an eyebrow, and said loudly, "Senior, isn't it rather impolite to use divine power to exert pressure upon entering another sect?"

As his words fell, the Star Sword Mark on Lin Yao's forehead flickered slightly, emanating a faint yet pure stellar power. This power, filled with killing intent and destruction, collided with Qian Daoliu's divine power, instantly neutralizing the oppressive aura that forced submission. The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School felt a lightness on their shoulders; the urge to kneel vanished instantly, and they snapped back to their senses, their faces filled with shock.

In a flash of light, three figures appeared in the center of the plaza. Leading them was Qian Daoliu, his six sacred wings fluttering slowly, golden light swirling around him, making him appear like a god descending to earth. Beside him was Qian Renxue, now in her female form, dressed in a white gown, her golden hair flowing down her shoulders. Her exquisite face appeared even more holy under the holy light, yet her phoenix eyes held complex emotions as she looked at Lin Yao. On the other side stood the Serpent Spear Douluo, She Long, with a respectful expression.

Qian Renxue reverted to her female form because she wanted Lin Yao to see her most authentic self.

"The aura of a god?" Qian Daoliu's gaze fell on the star-shaped sword mark on Lin Yao's forehead, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes. Having served the Angel God for many years, he was incredibly sensitive to the aura of gods. Although the divine aura emanating from Lin Yao was still very weak, it was no illusion. "This child, has he already begun his divine trial?"

Qian Daoliu was utterly shocked. The Divine Trial was extremely difficult; the slightest mistake could lead to death. Even his granddaughter, Qian Renxue, had never been allowed to participate in the Divine Trial at a young age. Yet Lin Yao, currently only at the Soul Douluo level, had already begun the Divine Trial and might even have passed several tests. This talent and fortune were truly frightening.

A thought grew stronger in Qian Daoliu's heart: Lin Yao must not be allowed to live! Today, not only must he redeem the Golden Crocodile and the Demon Slayer, but he must also nip this future threat in the bud. Otherwise, once he completes his divine test, the Spirit Hall will be powerless to fight back.

Lin Yao sensed the killing intent in Qian Daoliu's eyes, but he didn't care. He simply turned his gaze to Qian Renxue and asked softly, "Can I still call you Brother Xue now?"

Qian Renxue shook her head, her figure shifting slightly as she flew into the air, her white robes fluttering like a fairy. She looked at Lin Yao, a hint of apology in her eyes, and softly said, "My real name is Qian Renxue. Xiao Yao, I'm sorry for deceiving you for so many years."

Looking at the stunningly beautiful face before him, both familiar and unfamiliar, Lin Yao felt a complex mix of emotions. He hadn't been unaware of Xue Qinghe's unusual behavior, but he hadn't expected her to be Qian Renxue, the young master of the Spirit Hall. Thinking of their past interactions, those days spent side-by-side, Lin Yao couldn't help but feel conflicted. The Qian Renxue before him looked at him with eyes full of trust and sincerity; this affection wasn't entirely false.

But he quickly regained his composure. The Soul Hunt operation, in which the Spirit Hall ruthlessly slaughtered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, resulting in the deaths of countless disciples, could not be erased by personal feelings. Faced with matters of principle, Lin Yao never hesitated in the slightest.

"I'm the one who should apologize." Lin Yao looked at Qian Renxue and said calmly, "Sister Xue, I actually knew long ago that your identity was not simple. However, I have been using you to obtain resources from the Heaven Dou Empire, such as the Vast Ocean Universe Cover."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue paused slightly, then smiled knowingly. She understood Lin Yao; he said that simply to make her give up completely, so she wouldn't have to hold back when he attacked her in the future. If Lin Yao truly had no feelings for her, he wouldn't have given her the Heartbreak Red Love Potion in the first place.

"I understand." Qian Renxue's voice carried a hint of melancholy, yet remained firm. "Xiao Yao, my grandfather and I have come here today only to redeem the Second and Seventh Elders. If you return them, out of consideration for our past friendship, we can leave immediately and cease causing trouble for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Upon hearing this, Qian Daoliu frowned slightly. He had come today intending to eliminate Lin Yao completely, but his granddaughter was making sure Lin Yao had a way out at every turn. However, he also knew that Qian Renxue was deeply in love with Lin Yao, and if he were to forcefully take action, it might hurt his granddaughter's feelings. Fine, he would first observe the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's attitude. If they were sensible, he would redeem the two elders first, and then find an opportunity to eliminate Lin Yao later.

She Long stood aside, his heart filled with anxiety. The Grand Elder's strength was unfathomable; this was the perfect opportunity to wipe out the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. How could the young master be so soft-hearted?

"Return it?" Lin Yao sneered, his tone laced with mockery. "Qian Renxue, you're oversimplifying things. The Spirit Hall launched a Soul Hunt against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, intending to destroy my sect and kill my disciples. This hatred can't be resolved with just a simple 'return it.' Besides, you were a participant in this operation, and even provided them with considerable assistance. At that time, I was on your kill list, wasn't I?"

"Don't talk nonsense!" She Long roared, stepping forward and saying, "Although the Soul Hunting Operation has been carried out, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School suffered very few losses, while my Spirit Hall suffered nearly 10,000 casualties, and two of our elders were captured. Isn't this debt settled yet?"

"Qing?" Lin Yao's eyes turned cold, and his voice suddenly rose. "To me, only the lives of the innocent deserve respect and protection. The people sent by the Spirit Hall are all executioners who want to take our lives. Their deaths are their own fault, they deserve to die! Don't mention ten thousand, even if it's a hundred thousand, a million, as long as they are invading enemies, I, Lin Yao, will show no mercy!"

These words resonated deeply, filled with boundless anger and resolve. The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School echoed their sentiments, their eyes blazing with fighting spirit. During the Soul Hunting Operation, if it hadn't been for Lin Yao and the elders risking their lives to protect them, they would have already perished. The evil deeds of the Spirit Hall would be etched in their memories forever.

Qian Daoliu's gaze fell on Ning Fengzhi, and he said in an icy tone, "Ning Fengzhi, are you just going to let your subordinates act so presumptuously?"

"Subordinates?" Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, walked to Lin Yao's side, raised the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in his hand, and said loudly, "All disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, listen to my command! Jun Lin Yao has made outstanding contributions to the sect. During the Soul Hunting Operation, he took the lead and fought against several Title Douluos to protect our sect. Today, I officially appoint Lin Yao as the Vice Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with authority equal to mine. His will is the will of the sect! Does anyone have any objections?"

"No objections!"

A deafening roar echoed throughout the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Disciples knelt on one knee, their eyes filled with reverence and faith. Lin Yao had brought hidden weapons, talismans, cultivation techniques, and elixirs to the sect, repeatedly securing benefits for it and bravely stepping forward in times of crisis to save countless lives. He was truly deserving of the position of Vice Sect Master.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Qian Daoliu, his smile unchanged, but his tone carried a hint of firmness: "Senior Qian Daoliu, you heard that. This isn't just Xiao Yao's opinion, but the shared sentiment of everyone in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It's absolutely impossible to redeem our two elders without paying any price!"

"Hmph, you won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences!" Qian Daoliu sneered, his eyes filled with murderous intent. "Since you insist on courting death, then accept the angel's punishment!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qian Daoliu's body shone with golden light, and a terrifying pressure swept over them like Mount Tai pressing down. The disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School instantly felt as if they were carrying a thousand-pound burden, making it difficult to move an inch, and they could not even gather their soul power. Their faces turned as pale as paper.

"Sendouryū, we will not follow your path!"

A sharp shout rang out, and a massive Seven Kill Sword descended from the sky, its sword energy crisscrossing, transforming into a solid shield that blocked everyone's path. The terrifying pressure was instantly blocked, and the disciples felt a weight lift from their shoulders, all letting out a sigh of relief.

Chen Xin, wielding the Seven Kill Sword, stood at the forefront, enduring Qian Daoliu's oppressive aura alone, his eyes resolute as iron. Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi also stepped forward, standing beside Chen Xin. The three stood side by side, like three insurmountable mountains, protecting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School behind them.

In the past, the three of them ventured into the vast continent side by side, establishing the formidable reputation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School; today, facing Qian Daoliu, one of the strongest figures in the world, they will once again join forces and fight to the death!

"Old bones, protect the children and don't let them be injured by the aftermath of the battle," Chen Xin said solemnly to Gu Rong.

Gu Rong nodded, circulated his soul power, and countless bone shadows appeared around him, forming a huge bone shield that protected all the sect disciples behind him.

Holding the Nine-Treasure Glazed Pagoda, Ning Fengzhi said with unwavering determination, "Chen Xin, I will do everything in my power to assist you!"

Qian Daoliu looked at the three of them with disdain in his eyes: "Sword Dao Chen Xin, a level 98 Super Douluo, is indeed a bit stronger than your father Chen Jianjun. But in my eyes, level 98 and level 97 are nothing more than slightly larger ants."

He didn't even release his spirit rings; he just stood there casually, yet he gave off an unparalleled sense of oppression.

Chen Xin knew he couldn't wait any longer. If they were continuously suppressed by Qian Daoliu's oppressive aura, they would eventually lose the power to resist. He took a deep breath, circulated his soul power, and his first soul ring suddenly lit up.