A woman in golden armor, holding a long sword, approached neither hurriedly nor slowly. Her long hair draped over her shoulders swayed gently with each step.
"Who am I?" The woman's voice was calm. "The one who will kill you. It's time for the curtain to fall, Abyss Wisdom Emperor."
"Hahahaha, what a joke. Do you think just anyone can kill me?" The Abyss Wisdom Emperor erupted with his own energy. Quasi-god cultivation, the power of the God Origin Realm rushed forth.
"God Origin Realm—not bad."
"But too weak."
Deep crimson soul rings slowly rose from beneath her feet. With each ring that appeared, the woman's aura grew stronger.
"Ten... ten-thousand-year soul rings!"
Nine ten-thousand-year soul rings, plus a tenth one that appeared somewhat illusory, giving off a faint blue feeling—yet it didn't look like a fully condensed soul ring.
If described from another perspective, it was stuck in an awkward in-between state.
"You—you're Qian Renxue!"
The Wisdom Emperor finally recognized her. The golden-haired, phoenix-eyed woman before him was the current emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, the saintess of Spirit Hall, rumored to have slain the invincible-on-land Tang Chen.
"Correct."
"So, die!"
"Angel Thrust"
Golden light streaked across the open space like lightning, producing a "sizzle sizzle sizzle" sound.
"Just with you?"
Black gas from the Wisdom Emperor's palm spread to cover his entire body, blocking the oncoming Qian Renxue.
"To kill me, do you think you're Ning Rongrong?" The Wisdom Emperor sneered. "That empty-headed guy from the Clear Sky School, Tang Chen—even I had plenty of ways to kill him."
"I am the foremost intellect of the Abyss."
"My strength isn't as weak as you imagine."
"Is that so!"
As Qian Renxue's words fell, she vanished with a "whoosh," leaving behind only a golden flash in her original spot.
The next moment.
The Wisdom Emperor felt a chill at his neck.
"You..."
Before he could speak, he saw purplish-black blood gushing from his vision.
"No, impossible!"
"Purification"
As soon as the Wisdom Emperor's words left his mouth, his head and body—split in two—were engulfed in pale white flames. In the blink of an eye, they were burned to a pile of ashes.
"Hoo—" Qian Renxue took a deep breath, her figure vanishing once more.
At this time, the Blood River Great Array was still in operation.
The massive array enveloped the Star Luo Empire. Blood qi filled the sky, accompanied by sounds like the wailing of ghosts and howling of wolves.
Ning Rongrong, Xue Di, and Lan Fozi hovered high above the Star Luo Empire.
"You're really ruthless, Ning Rongrong."
Beside Lan Fozi were two faint, indistinct phantoms—the once-fallen Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and Demon Empress.
"The gates of the Divine Realm will open soon." After saying this, Ning Rongrong offered no further rebuttal.
Upon hearing the words "Divine Realm," the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King fell silent as well, quietly watching the operation of the Blood River God-Slaying Great Array.
At that moment, a figure in a purple robe appeared not far from Ning Rongrong and the others.
The three of them also noticed the newcomer.
"Congratulations to Your Excellency the Pope on successfully obtaining the Rakshasa God position and stepping into first-level god."
Though Ning Rongrong's words were congratulatory, her tone held little fluctuation.
"Thank you."
Bibi Dong's voice carried a slight trace of gratitude.
If not for Ning Rongrong's power, she probably couldn't have escaped from the Blood River God-Slaying Great Array.
She and Zhu Zhuqing had been at the very center of the array. Judging by the array's radiation, it was the area with the strongest extraction force.
"Indeed, the Rakshasa God suits you best." Xue Di also glanced at Bibi Dong and the Rakshasa's Scythe in her hand.
Bibi Dong was now a first-level god, but her strength was at the level of a second-level god.
That is, above level 120.
By devouring part of the Blood River Great Array's power and fusing the Forest God divine position into the Rakshasa God position, she achieved the Rakshasa God and reached above level 120—roughly like that.
Compared to the strength Bibi Dong had achieved, Xue Di was more curious about Ning Rongrong's methods.
She seemed to know very well that Bibi Dong could not defeat Zhu Zhuqing—and even predicted that Zhu Zhuqing would sacrifice herself. That was terrifying.
"Ning Rongrong, was all of this within your expectations?"
Xue Di's words surprised everyone nearby.
"The world can see the future—of course, only one possibility. That's also why I left the token with Di Tian to pass on to Her Excellency the Pope."
"So that's how it is..." Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment.
One had to admit—Ning Rongrong's scheming made her feel a chill in her heart.
Even gods could be calculated against?
Moreover, was this the terror of someone who controlled time power, manipulating others?
Bibi Dong didn't dare ask more. She looked at the Blood River God-Slaying Great Array and gritted her teeth: "Young Sect Master Ning, can the array over the Star Luo Empire be removed now?"
"Hm?"
Ning Rongrong looked slightly surprised, her gaze once again falling on Bibi Dong.
"You want to save Yu Xiaogang?" Ning Rongrong could clearly sense the people who had died and those still alive in the array. This was also why she had cleverly set up an observation array earlier—using her own perception strength to bypass the Blood River Great Array's shielding.
At the edges of the Star Luo Empire array, there were still some living people.
Around a hundred thousand or so, scattered in extremely dispersed locations. Even she couldn't transfer all of them out in a short time.
Moreover, Bibi Dong didn't seem to be acting out of genuine kindness.
"I promised Zhu Zhuqing that I would do my best to preserve the people of the Star Luo Empire."
"Of course, it has nothing to do with Yu Xiaogang."
"Hoo—I understand."
"Stabilizing the passage might take one or half an hour."
"If you can do it, then go ahead. But within half an hour, you must leave the range of the Star Luo Empire."
"Also, I need to adjust my condition here. I can't help you."
"As for Qian Renxue... don't let her save anyone."
"Thank you."
Ning Rongrong took out the Glazed Holy Sword and lightly slashed.
"Sword Technique—Void Collapse Dragon, Myriad Transformations!"
The sword qi directly pierced through the Blood River Great Array's barrier and struck the connection point.
"Bang!"
The Blood River God-Slaying Great Array shattered. The blood mist in the sky turned into crimson raindrops, continuously falling to the ground like a fine drizzle.
"Go."
Ning Rongrong waved her hand, signaling Bibi Dong to do what she needed to do.
After Bibi Dong left, Ning Rongrong spoke: "Qian Renxue, you knew the danger of Bibi Dong meeting people from Shrek's side—why did you make me agree?"
Not long after her words fell, at the spot where Bibi Dong had been standing.
Space twisted slightly. Qian Renxue, with her white-and-black Angel Wings, revealed herself.
Qian Renxue had already ignited her divine fire but had not immediately become a god.
Yet she had managed to conceal herself from Bibi Dong's perception—even Lan Fozi hadn't noticed. Only Xue Di seemed to have vaguely sensed Qian Renxue's hidden position.
"It wasn't for her—it was for me."
"If I don't resolve all my obsessions, I'm afraid I won't be able to break through to God King."
"Hehe, do as you wish!" Ning Rongrong smiled and turned to Xue Di. "Di Tian, how are the other soul beasts preparing to cross the tribulation?"
"They're all in the Ice Palace. We can release them directly when the time comes."
"It's just..." Xue Di was somewhat worried. "Ning Rongrong, I'm not trying to criticize you, but do you really have confidence in dealing with the Abyss Holy Lord's mother—that woman called the Crimson Mother?"
No one knew exactly how strong a half-step God King was.
But Xue Di had some vague guesses—after all, she had inherited most of the Ice God's memories.
"A half-step God King is not a God King. The gap is huge."
"It's like having one foot caught in the door—you can't get in no matter what."
"I also need a life-and-death battle."
"In short, all of you help block every Abyss creature within the Star Luo Empire. Qian Renxue just needs to find a way to condense faith and become a god—that's enough. Don't worry about my affairs."
As Ning Rongrong's words fell, Qian Renxue, Xue Di, Lan Fozi, and the others exchanged glances.
Not worry? How could they not worry?
If you get killed by the Crimson Mother, wouldn't the next ones to die be them?
That was a peerless powerhouse at half-step God King level—not just any random cat or dog.
(End of chapter)