Chapter 243: Qian Daoliu

Chapter 243: Qian Daoliu

"Yufeng, Shimo, Shimo, have you seen Kong today?"

In the hotel, the Emperor Dou Team was resting and conserving their energy.

At this moment, Dugu Yan descended the stairs, asking with some confusion.

Logically speaking, given Kong's personality, he shouldn't have gone to the semifinals today.

Because of this, none of them went, but now Dugu Yan realized that Kong was unexpectedly not at the hotel.

Almost everyone in the city had gone to watch the match. If Kong wasn't at the hotel and hadn't gone to the competition venue, where could he be?

"Hello, Sister Yan!"

After greeting her, Yufeng thought for a moment before saying, "Sister Yan, this morning, an old man showed up from who knows where. He was dressed in a white robe with a golden crocodile embroidered on it with gold thread..."

Hearing this, Dugu Yan's face darkened. She wanted to know where Kong had gone, but Yufeng started talking about some old man!

"Get to the point!"

"Uh... isn't that the point?"

Yufeng froze, not quite understanding her reaction. Fortunately, Shimo stepped in and said, "Sister Yan, the captain left with that old man. They're nowhere to be found."

"Oh, so that's how it is."

Dugu Yan nodded, indicating she understood.

As long as Kong didn't disappear for no reason, she wasn't concerned.

Given Kong's strength, it was nearly impossible for anyone to harm him.

"So that was the point after all!"

Yufeng scratched his head awkwardly.

But on second thought, something didn't feel right. Without his preamble, how would they know who Kong left with? Thinking this, Yufeng felt a little wronged!

The scene shifted to the Wuhun Sacred Mountain. Behind the Pope's Palace was the Elder Palace, and next to it was the Douluo Palace.

The Douluo Palace was dedicated to honoring past titled Douluos who had died contributing to the Spirit Hall.

Essentially, it was a cemetery.

At the far end of the Elder Palace was the Worship Hall, the secret power center of the Spirit Hall and the true stronghold of its combat power.

"Kid, you're surprisingly calm following an old man like me. No wonder you managed to kill Tang Hao and so many fallen ones. Quite the talent!"

Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke with a smile, stroking his beard. He couldn't even remember the last time he had smiled like this.

"The Second Worshipper isn't some terrifying monster. He's very kind, so there's nothing for me to fear."

"When I'm ruthless, I'm far scarier than any monster!"

This was the first time Golden Crocodile Douluo had heard someone call him kind. He almost wanted to find a mirror. Did he really look kind?

Back in his youth, he had been incredibly arrogant—until the emergence of Qian Daoliu... and Tang Chen.

Only then did he understand there's always a sky beyond the sky, a person beyond the person.

As a rank 98 Super Douluo, only a step away from rank 99, he had spent decades unable to make that breakthrough. Over time, his temperament had mellowed significantly.

Golden Crocodile Douluo wasn't wrong. When he went all out, even two hundred-thousand-year Titan Giant Apes might not be able to stop him!

"Enough chatting with a youngster like you. The Grand Worshipper is inside. Go in yourself."

As they talked, they arrived at the place dedicated to worshiping the Angelic God. Golden Crocodile Douluo made it clear he had no intention of entering.

"Thank you, Second Worshipper!"

"Be good to Xue'er. Otherwise, we old folks won't be so easy to deal with!"

"Uh..."

Golden Crocodile Douluo gave Kong a deep look before turning to leave, heading back to his residence.

When there was nothing urgent, he would continue his seclusion. Who knows? Maybe one day his wish would come true.

Breaking through to rank 99 was the obsession of Golden Crocodile Douluo's life.

But it was so, so difficult!

Sometimes he even thought that if Qian Daoliu hadn't inherited the Angelic Eight Trials, he might also still be stuck at rank 98...

After Golden Crocodile Douluo's figure disappeared, Kong pushed open the doors to the Worship Hall.

What greeted him was a magnificent golden statue. Its expression was merciful and compassionate—the visage of the Angelic God before entering battle.

Beneath the statue sat an elderly man in a white robe. His hair was meticulously groomed and draped over his shoulders.

"Come in. Treat it like your own home."

As Kong arrived, the elder rose to his feet. Using Tang San's words, this elder exuded a towering and majestic presence.

This person was none other than the Grand Worshipper of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue's grandfather, Qian Daoliu.

Kong didn't stand on ceremony and confidently stepped inside.

Taking a brief glance around, he noticed that the grand hall contained nothing but a divine statue and a meditation mat.

"Is he really this devout?"

"No wonder Bo Saixi said what she did."

"In his heart, isn't the Angelic God also the most important?" Kong thought to himself.

Seeing Kong's curious expression, Qian Daoliu shook his head and then smiled.

At his level, material possessions held little meaning. What mattered more was spiritual sustenance.

"The first time I heard Xiao Xue mention you, I was eager to meet you."

"Xiao Xue has been blessed by the Angelic God, with innate spirit power reaching an unprecedented level 20."

"I've always believed that no one more talented than Xiao Xue could ever exist."

"Until you appeared, and I was proven wrong."

"You are an exception..."

Hearing this, Kong's eye twitched. Was his next sentence going to be: exceptions are eternal enemies?

Raiden Shogun: "???"

"A groundbreaking exception!"

Thankfully, it wasn't the exact phrase from his wife. Otherwise, Kong wouldn't know how to face Qian Daoliu.

"I have high hopes for you. Perhaps you are the most likely person in ten thousand years to become a god, even more so than Tang Chen."

"You might not know who Tang Chen is, but that's irrelevant."

Kong felt slightly helpless. Was Qian Daoliu just idle, calling him over to deliver such a speech?

Wait, something felt off.

The increasingly warm smile on Qian Daoliu's face and the look of expectation—what was that about?

"Grand Worshipper, there must be something else you'd like to tell me?"

"You, kid, calling me Grand Worshipper sounds so formal. You're not part of the Spirit Hall, so there's no need for such titles."

"Given your relationship with Xiao Xue, you could call me Old Man or even Grandpa."

Qian Daoliu chuckled and turned around as he spoke.

This kid was indeed sharp, quickly sensing there was more to this meeting.

Without beating around the bush, Qian Daoliu continued, "Xiao Xue will inherit the Angelic God. You, as another godly inheritor, complement her perfectly."

"I have a request. I ask you to agree to it, and please, do not let Xiao Xue know."

Saying this, Qian Daoliu let out a sigh.

For a man who had been wise and decisive all his life, in the end, he still...

 (End of Chapter)

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