Chapter 51: Arriving at Iron Wall City, Qian Renxue: Kill Yu Xiaogang
Hup!
A carriage slowly advanced along the official road, the crisp sound of horse hooves breaking the morning stillness.
"Dad, why does it feel like there aren't many people coming and going?"
Su Yuntao looked at the relatively empty official road, somewhat curious.
"That's because Iron Wall City is a shield in front of Heaven Dou City. The city is mainly military, and most of the residents are military dependents."
Su Haichao offered an explanation.
"Then, are there many military powerhouses in the Great Spirit Arena in the city?"
Su Yuntao keenly grasped the key point, making Tang Shan, who was sitting beside him, feel a bit helpless.
"Big Brother, it's not too late for you to travel the Continent after we reach Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City. There will be plenty of Great Spirit Arenas for you to participate in then, so a few matches here won't make a difference."
Tang Shan couldn't help but speak.
"You're wrong, Shan Zi. If you fight one less match today, and one less tomorrow, how many matches will that be in a year? That's a loss of so much combat experience, absolutely unacceptable. It's like if you don't do your morning exercises today, over time, wouldn't that also be a form of slackness?"
Tang Shan was left speechless by his own words, feeling a bit broken inside.
Ever since Su Yuntao broke up with Sisi, he seemed like a changed person, constantly focused on cultivation or combat.
Apparently, he was completely unaware that he himself was also immersed in cultivation all day long.
"We've arrived."
Su Haichao's voice sounded. The group subconsciously looked up, and a towering city wall came into view. The wall was thirty zhang high, stretching as far as the eye could see, like a massive barrier, fending off all external threats.
"This is Iron Wall City. Legend has it that back then, the Star Luo Empire was on the verge of destroying the Heaven Dou Empire, but their army was stopped outside this Iron Wall City, unable to breach it despite all their efforts."
Su Haichao gazed at the thick city wall, unable to help but sigh with emotion.
Looking from the carriage, the uneven marks on the gray city wall's surface vaguely revealed the ferocity of that war.
Tang Shan also curiously observed the magnificent city wall, secretly marveling at the formidable power of Spirit Masters.
Such a grand city, in his previous life, even with technological assistance, would have required an unknown amount of manpower and resources to build. Yet, on the Douluo Continent, perhaps a single Titled Douluo could accomplish such a feat in a short time.
There weren't many people entering the city, and soon it was Tang Shan and his group's turn. After simply paying the entrance fee, the soldiers on both sides let them pass.
As they walked through the city gate, Tang Shan was even more astonished to find that the gate's thickness reached an exaggerated one meter. And the tunnel from within the city wall truly entering the city was over ten meters long.
This meant that the thickness of this city wall was at least over ten meters.
No wonder the Star Luo Empire couldn't breach Iron Wall City back then. With such formidable defensive capabilities, unless a Limit Douluo personally took action to break the city, Iron Wall City would be a city of despair for the Star Luo Empire.
The streets inside the city were very wide, basically able to accommodate four carriages abreast. Clearly, this was one of the important reasons why Iron Wall City was a crucial military stronghold; wide roads allowed large numbers of troops to be rapidly mobilized.
"Where should we go first?"
Tang Shan looked at Su Haichao.
"Same as before, first find a place to stay, then go to the Spirit Fight Arena."
Su Haichao was well prepared; he had bought a rough map of Iron Wall City in other cities before. Now that they were in the city, he headed directly towards the inn.
Clip-clop!
Rows of neatly arrayed troops slowly approached from afar. High-headed horses were clad in armor, and the soldiers on them wore full heavy armor, their sharp weapons emitting a chilling gleam, each piece a masterpiece.
The entire formation was disciplined and filled with Killing Intent, like an inseparable whole.
They tightly surrounded a carriage in the center, rapidly approaching Iron Wall City at a brisk pace.
Inside the carriage at the center of the formation, sandalwood incense wafted, emitting a delicate fragrance, and the Spirit Beast hide carpet on the floor showcased the carriage's luxury.
The tables and chairs in the carriage were made from the trunks of the thousand-year plant-type Spirit Beast, Lush Forest Tree. Staying in such an environment for a long time could calm a Spirit Master's mind and increase their cultivation speed, and even non-Spirit Masters could extend their lifespan.
"Uncles, I need to contact Grandpa. Please notify me immediately if there are any developments."
Xue Qinghe, sitting on the soft couch, spoke to the coachman, his voice clear with an undeniable authority.
"Young Lord, rest assured, Porcupinefish and I will pay close attention and will never allow anyone to disturb your communication with the High Priest."
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Xue Qinghe said no more, taking a necklace from his neck. This necklace was very inconspicuous; the cord was transparent and usually hard to notice, with the most striking part being the pendant.
It was pale gold all over, vaguely appearing humanoid, indistinguishable as male or female, but the three pairs of wings on its back were exceptionally dazzling, shimmering with faint golden light.
Xue Qinghe removed the Spirit Bone disguise, and a stunningly beautiful face was instantly revealed.
Xue Qinghe, no, at this moment she should be called Qian Renxue. She subconsciously stroked her smooth skin, raised a hand to tuck a strand of golden hair behind her ear, her fingertips coiling around the hair, her eyes lost in thought.
Her blue eyes were like clear sapphires, reflecting the vast, azure sky outside the window. Her golden hair naturally cascaded over her shoulders, not messy, but instead exuding a natural and harmonious beauty.
Her pale pink lips were delicate and dewy, as if shimmering liquid flowed within them. Even dressed in princely attire at this moment, it couldn't conceal her stunning beauty; instead, it added a touch of heroic sharpness.
After a long moment, she recovered her senses and cleared her throat. Her clear, pleasant female voice still carried an unyielding coldness, like winter's icicles.
The spirit power within her body slowly surged, gathering in her palm along her Meridians, emitting a faint golden light. The golden light slowly condensed on her artistic hand, growing brighter and brighter, illuminating the corners of the carriage.
Bang!
A ball of golden flame suddenly ignited in her palm, emitting a sacred and pure aura of light, without any scorching heat, instead giving a sense of gentleness.
As the firelight flickered, it further accentuated her peerless beauty, imbued with an inviolable sanctity.
Qian Renxue gently placed the angel pendant into the flame. Vaguely, the three pairs of wings on the back of the blurry humanoid pendant gently flapped, and the pendant itself glowed with a moist luster, echoing the flame in her palm.
She was not in a hurry, simply waiting quietly, her expression calm and unruffled.
Suddenly, the blurry humanoid pendant flashed with golden light, instantly absorbing all its own golden light and the flame in her palm. After the light dissipated, the pendant returned to its previous pale golden appearance, with no other unusual features.
A gentle voice tinged with doting affection came from the golden figurine: "Xiaoxue, what's wrong? Why are you looking for Grandpa? Are you tired of being a Heaven Dou Prince? If you don't want to, you can come back anytime."
"Nothing, Grandpa, the plan is going smoothly." Qian Renxue's voice softened slightly, but still carried a hint of coolness. "Emperor Xue Ye wants Xue Shan, Xue Linsen, and me to visit important towns in the Heaven Dou Empire to observe the people's conditions as a test. I'm currently on my way to Iron Wall City."
She briefly exchanged pleasantries with Qian Daoliu and inquired about the situation of the various Priests. After confirming they were all fine, her tone abruptly shifted, instantly turning cold with undisguised anger.
"Grandpa, what exactly is that 'Grandmaster's' strategy? Is that woman out of her mind to come up with such an outrageous plan?!"
The moment her voice fell, the temperature inside the carriage plummeted, and the faint scent of sandalwood was diluted by an invisible Evil Qi.
Her azure eyes glinted with cold light, vaguely revealing a hint of Evil Qi, clearly indicating she was not in a particularly good mood.
Sigh!
Qian Daoliu, standing before the angel statue, sighed silently. As expected, things were progressing along his predicted trajectory, but for Qian Renxue's path to godhood, he still wanted to try and make an effort.
"Xiaoxue, don't you think that Grandmaster has had too great an influence on you?" Qian Daoliu slowly said, his tone a bit tentative. "I don't want you to be too deeply affected by him; it won't be good for your future God Trial."
Qian Renxue was silent for a moment, then her clear voice emerged from the pendant, carrying an unyielding determination: "Grandpa, it's normal for him to influence me. After all, my first three spirit rings were all thousand-year spirit rings without undergoing a God Trial. Such an achievement, if not unprecedented, is certainly unmatched."
"His theories are profound and extraordinary, and they have provided such significant assistance to my cultivation. It's only natural for me to respect him, so what's there to worry about?"
She paused, her tone growing even more resolute: "As for the God Trial—Grandmaster has provided such great help to my cultivation; if he were in danger and I chose to stand by idly, I believe that would have an even greater impact on my path to godhood."
Qian Daoliu on the other side fell into a long silence, with only the faint sound of airflow remaining in the carriage.
"Moreover, Grandpas Qian Jun and Jiang Mo also broke through their Bottleneck thanks to Grandmaster's theories."
Qian Renxue continued, "If Bibi Dong's plan is allowed to proceed, not to mention its impact on me, Grandpa, do you think letting the two Grandpas stand by idly wouldn't affect their cultivation?"
"Alright then, I will stop Bibi Dong's plan. We old folks will listen to you, Xiaoxue, and side with Grandmaster."
"Thank you, Grandpa."
Having successfully persuaded Qian Daoliu, the tightly pressed corners of Qian Renxue's mouth finally curved into a faint smile. That smile was like melting ice, instantly dispelling the chill around her, making her incomparably beautiful.
Qian Daoliu in the Hall of Worship was about to bid farewell and end the communication when he heard a clear and pleasant voice from the other side, filled with intense curiosity: "Oh, by the way, Grandpa, what is the relationship between Yu Xiaogang and that woman? Could he be a chess piece she planted in the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect? I got the news yesterday but haven't had time to investigate. Do you know, Grandpa?"
"If he's a chess piece, then it means she has some brains and isn't completely stupid."
Qian Renxue's tone shifted, carrying a confident, strategizing air, "The latter part of the plan can be ignored, but I strongly support the first part. Lure Grandmaster out, then invite him to join our Spirit Hall."
Qian Renxue had clearly planned the future prospects, her voice full of confidence: "That Grandmaster is so knowledgeable; I can completely take him as my teacher then. Once he learns of my future identity and potential achievements, he should be able to overcome any ill will towards our Spirit Hall for tricking him out."
She paused, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes: "If worse comes to worst, that Yu Xiaogang, who impersonated Grandmaster, isn't entirely unsacrificeable. After all, he's just a chess piece; once his mission is complete, he should be useless to that woman, and he'd be perfect as a punching bag for Grandmaster."
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