Chapter 584: Xu Ran's Strength Shocks Qian Dao Liu_1

"Grandpa, what are you talking about? Xue'er would never be that kind of person! Grandpa, you're the closest person to me," Qian Renxue said anxiously, running behind Qian Dao Liu to massage his shoulders while speaking in a coquettish manner.

In Qian Renxue's heart, she only acknowledged Qian Dao Liu as her grandfather. And indeed, Qian Dao Liu had nothing but praise for Qian Renxue, ultimately sacrificing his life for her path to becoming a deity.

Qian Dao Liu was the most powerful pinnacle Douluo on the Soul Land Continent, a Title Douluo of the 99th Rank, who could call the wind and summon the rain on the continent. Among the Title Douluo of the 99th Rank, Tang Chen became a killing machine in Slaughter City, while Poseissi guarded the Sea God heritage on Sea God's Island. One could say that Qian Dao Liu was the strongest in the native lands of the continent, while Poseissi of Sea God's Island represented the deep sea's power.

Yet such a person was hardly ever mentioned in the original work and had even less screen time than Tang Chen and Poseissi. The number one powerhouse in Martial Soul Hall could have easily captured Tang Hao when he caused a great disturbance in Martial Soul Hall.

However, at that time, Qian Dao Liu was wholly devoted to helping Qian Renxue become a deity, putting aside all worldly matters. From this point of view, Qian Dao Liu's character was beyond reproach; at least his feelings towards Qian Renxue were genuine.

So Xu Ran had no intention of clashing head-on with Qian Dao Liu. As Qian Renxue's grandfather, Qian Dao Liu would also be a respected elder to him if he were to be with Qian Renxue.

He had won over Qian Renxue and done everything that needed to be done; even if Qian Dao Liu was a bit eccentric, he could accept it.

"Hmph. Perhaps that was the case before, but not necessarily now."

"I think you treat that boy better than you do your own grandfather."

Qian Dao Liu glanced at Xu Ran with irritation, especially annoyed at seeing Xu Ran's casual demeanor, lacking any hint of restraint, as if he considered Martial Soul Hall his own home. This infuriated him even more.

This damn brat, does he think he's got me pegged?

But then he glanced at Qian Renxue, who was busily attending to him, and felt somewhat helpless. Ah, a grown daughter can't be kept at home.

"Grandpa..." Qian Renxue's eyes showed some shyness and coyness; that bashful look was a rare sight. Her pretty face blushed as she looked at Xu Ran with a mix of shyness and annoyance.

Had it not been for Xu Ran's mischief, how could Grandpa possibly be truly angry?

Qian Dao Liu gave Qian Renxue a look, then turned to Xu Ran with seriousness.

"Xu Ran, Soul Sage cultivation, not bad in strength," Qian Dao Liu said, yet his heart was engulfed by a storm of astonishment.

If Xu Ran only had the cultivation level of a Soul Sage, then why was his spiritual power so immense that it rivalled his own at the 99th rank?

For a moment, Qian Dao Liu was too shocked to speak.

He had lived most of his life and had never seen such a bizarre occurrence.

He considered himself to be incredibly powerful, confident that there were no more than three people on the Continent who could stand against him. Yet today, he had encountered such shocking revelations one after another.

First was Xu Ran's unexpectedly vast sea of consciousness; Qian Dao Liu's half lifetime of cultivating spiritual power couldn't compare. Then there was Xu Ran's alarmingly low Cultivation Level. If Xu Ran had a higher Cultivation Level, reaching the status of Titled Douluo, Qian Dao Liu might not have been so shocked.

After all, there are many ways to enhance Cultivation Level, such as divine trials, which can rapidly increase strength. If Xu Ran merely possessed profound Cultivation Level, despite his young age his existence would still be considered shocking, but understandable.

But now, Xu Ran's cultivation level, which was infuriatingly low to him, and that profound spiritual power of Xu Ran's, vast like the sea, formed a stark contrast.

"Damn it, damn it," Qian Dao Liu couldn't help but mutter, his gaze fixed on Xu Ran.

He really couldn't comprehend how Xu Ran with not a high cultivation level could possess such terrifying spiritual power, and even that fearsome combat prowess.

He had heard that Elder She Miao and Elder Ci Tun, both Title Douluos of the 93rd Rank, couldn't withstand three moves in front of Xu Ran. This indicated that Xu Ran's actual combat prowess was at least above the 95th level.

This...

Xu Ran's cultivation was still only that of a Soul Sage! Although his soul power was very pure, much more solid than other Soul Masters, the capability for such cross-tier battle was just too terrifying.

"Is your cultivation really only that of a Soul Sage?" Qian Dao Liu asked in surprise, staring at Xu Ran, completely forgetting his initial intention to settle scores with Xu Ran. He had only a vague understanding of Xu Ran, and didn't know much about him.

Not many in Tiandou City knew Xu Ran's background, not even Bi Bidong previously, or she wouldn't have rashly attempted to assassinate him. As for Qian Dao Liu, a Great Elder who had not dealt with Martial Soul Hall affairs for many years, the intelligence he got was very different from Xu Ran's actual situation.

At this moment, Qian Dao Liu was thinking: Xu Ran must have used some means to hide his true strength.

"My cultivation is indeed that of a Soul Sage," Xu Ran stated directly. Since he intended to marry Qian Renxue, receiving Qian Dao Liu's approval, there was no need for him to hide his strength.

More than that, he had to reveal his power to win the support of Qian Dao Liu and the other Elders.

Even though his cultivation was already at a point where he could disregard Martial Soul Hall, even if all the Elders of Martial Soul Hall joined forces, they might not necessarily be his match. But he was after all going to stay in Soul Land for a very long time.

His power had ascended, but there was still a long way to go for his cultivation level. Martial Soul Hall's influence spread across every corner of the continent, and controlling the Martial Soul Hall would also be beneficial for him.

The most critical point was, after establishing his prestige, he could then try to help resolve the conflict between Bi Bidong and Qian Renxue, as those Qian-series Elders were not fond of Bi Bidong.

Of course, he could also take the chance to teach Yu Xiaogang and Tang San a lesson.

When Yu Xiaogang saw him attending the Elder Hall together with Qian Dao Liu, who knew what expression he'd have. He remembered, Yu Xiaogang was also an Elder of the Martial Soul Hall.

"A cultivation of a Soul Sage yet possessing such might, I'm afraid it's almost close to my own," Qian Dao Liu took a deep breath, as Xu Ran had already unleashed his soul pressure without any restraint, the entire mansion felt a profound oppression.

At this moment, the look in Qian Dao Liu's eyes sparkled with admiration when he looked at Xu Ran, his dissatisfaction vanished without a trace, replaced by appreciation.

He too was a cultivation genius, able to reach the 99th level, one could imagine his talent. However, when he compared his talent with that of Xu Ran, he suddenly felt it was somewhat outrageous.

At the age Xu Ran was now, his cultivation had not yet reached the Soul King, and even with the power of Angel's Martial Soul, he could only fight against some Soul Emperors.

And yet Xu Ran had already reached the pinnacle of the continent at this age, and as Xu Ran released his soul pressure, he even had the intuition that Xu Ran's strength had surpassed his own.

This intuition was absurd, but he was starting to believe it.