"Hey, what exactly are you planning?"
"Do you just want to rebuild Spirit Hall, or…"
The speaker was none other than Qian Renxue, her hair elegantly styled in a high bun, a regal and alluring face framed by her delicate features. Her figure, accentuated by a luxurious white cheongsam trimmed with golden patterns, was both voluptuous and captivating, with slender, jade-like legs adding to her charm.
She cast a flirtatious glance at Qian Ran.
"Do you want to reestablish the Spirit Empire and unify the continent?" Qian Ran paused, momentarily stunned.
"I've certainly considered it. A thousand years ago, we were only one step away from success, and now I feel compelled to finish what we started. But I'm consulting you first. If you don't approve, I'll let it go," Qian Renxue said with a casual smile.
"With our current strength, plus Snow Empress and Ice Empress on our side, we could easily support a powerful sect." Qian Renxue tilted her delicate face slightly to gaze at Qian Ran, a playful smile tugging at her lips. "If not for the fact that you and your fiancée are so lovey-dovey, I would've already set my sights on the Star Luo Empire."
"You've recovered your memories from a thousand years ago and now want to repeat your old strategies, don't you?" Qian Ran smirked. A millennium ago, Qian Renxue had infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire by impersonating Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, eliminating all his competitors in secret.
If it weren't for Tang San, Qian Renxue might have single-handedly taken over the Heaven Dou Empire.
Now, it was clear that Qian Renxue was tempted to try again.
"I don't have a problem with it," Qian Ran shrugged. He wasn't about to oppose Qian Renxue if she wanted to make a move.
"Aren't you worried your dear princess will hate you? You really are a heartless man," Qian Renxue pouted, feigning anger.
"You can let her govern the Star Luo Empire afterward. Besides, Xu Jiawei may be cooperating with us now, but it's not like he isn't thinking of using us. If he could, he'd probably love to absorb our power and make us his subordinates," Qian Ran said nonchalantly.
Qian Ran wasn't one to let a woman influence his judgment.
In the law of survival, the big fish eats the small fish, and the small fish eats shrimp.
If the Spirit Sect wasn't so strong, the Star Luo Emperor would have already entertained other ideas. Even now, their cooperation might be a way for Xu Jiawei to slowly assimilate them.
"Heh, once I take control, all the beauties in the palace will be yours. Do whatever you want with them," Qian Renxue said with a teasing smile.
"No, thanks. I'm not that indiscriminate. With a beauty as stunning as you by my side, why would I even glance at those mediocre women?" Qian Ran leaned closer.
Qian Renxue's cheongsam showcased her figure perfectly, and the sheer white stockings she wore made it impossible to look away.
The combination of a red cheongsam and white stockings made her skin appear even fairer and more delicate.
"Stop that."
"You men are such smooth talkers." Qian Renxue pulled her leg back, thwarting Qian Ran's attempt.
"Well, since you've agreed, I'll get started. I've been bored out of my mind these past few days, and now I finally have something to do," Qian Renxue said with a smirk. Having previously dismantled the Heaven Dou Empire, this kind of operation was second nature to her.
"Just be careful. The Star Luo Empire isn't the Heaven Dou Empire of old. Xu Jiawei's strength is at least that of a Title Douluo, if not a Super Douluo," Qian Ran reminded her, recalling descriptions of Xu Jiawei's capabilities.
"I'm not the same person I was back then, either. Don't worry. Just handle your own affairs so I don't have to worry about you," Qian Renxue said confidently. In the past few days, she had thoroughly investigated the Star Luo Empire's inner workings.
Qian Renxue was now an Ultimate Douluo, and although her divine core was shattered, it still gave her an edge over other Ultimate Douluos.
Moreover, she had gained Electrolux's power.
She could now be considered a formidable necromancer.
"By the way, I can help train that little girlfriend of yours. Let her assist me. I don't have enough people on my side," Qian Renxue added.
"Yu Mengdi?" Qian Ran asked, surprised.
"Who else? Her martial soul is also an angel-type, although it's far inferior to our six-winged angel martial soul. Still, angel martial souls are rare nowadays. She could join Spirit Hall as a core member. Yan'er is another good candidate. Let her stay with me as well," Qian Renxue said, tapping her chin while playfully swinging her silk-clad foot.
Yu Mengdi reaching the Soul King level before twenty would've been considered top-tier talent a thousand years ago.
However, in this era, unless one had a top-grade martial soul, only reaching the Soul Emperor level before twenty qualified as exceptional.
But with Qian Renxue's guidance, things could change. Yu Mengdi, as an angel-type soul master, would thrive under Qian Renxue's tutelage.
Under her training, Yu Mengdi might even make rapid progress.
"Then I'll leave it to you," Qian Ran chuckled. He had been wondering how to help Yu Mengdi and Yan'er improve, and now, with Qian Renxue's help, it was no longer an issue.
Since Qian Renxue planned to establish a foothold in the Star Luo Empire, she'd undoubtedly need assistance.
"I'll speak with them. Once they realize they'll be training under an Ultimate Douluo, I'm sure they'll be thrilled," Qian Ran said, feeling optimistic.
In the Imperial Palace
Xu Jiawei, Dai Hao, and several others gathered in an elegantly decorated room.
On the bed lay a refined and scholarly-looking man—Dai Yueheng. Seated by his side was the deputy head of the Royal Consecration Hall, Wang Xian'er.
Wang Xian'er was the most powerful healing-type soul master of the current era, with a soul power level of 95 and the title of Healing Immortal Douluo. She was among the elite, even by Shrek Academy's standards, and her healing-type martial soul was exceedingly rare.
"I can heal his physical injuries, but Dai Yueheng's wounds extend beyond that. His martial soul has been severely damaged. Even if I heal him…" Wang Xian'er trailed off, shaking her head.
"However, I've never heard of the healing capabilities of the six-winged angel martial soul. I'd be very interested to see it," she added, her curiosity about Qian Ran's abilities clearly piqued.
It was no secret that Qian Ran was a remnant of the once-mighty Spirit Hall and the inheritor of the legendary six-winged angel martial soul. His abilities had drawn the attention of soul masters across the continent.
After all, the six-winged angel had ruled the soul master world for centuries—it was anything but weak.
Wang Xian'er, like many others, was deeply intrigued. Upon hearing that Qian Ran's six-winged angel martial soul included healing soul skills, her interest grew even stronger.
"If even Elder Wang can't help…" Both Dai Hao and the Duchess were deeply disheartened. A soul master's martial soul was their lifeline, and Dai Yueheng was a genius who had reached the Soul Emperor level before twenty.
The fall of such a talent was a devastating blow to the Dai family.
(Chapter End)