Chapter 366: Chapter 366: Two Years Later (Part 2)

"Senior sister, don’t you trust me? Victory will definitely be ours in the end!

Alright, enough of that. Come back to Heaven Dou City with me. It’s been so long since I last saw my Brother Xue—I need to go see her!"

Dugu Feng revealed a mysterious smile.

How far had Qian Renxue progressed in her cultivation? He wanted to find out.

"All you ever think about is your Brother Xue. You treat your Brother Xue better than you treat me and Rongrong!" Ye Lingling shot him a glare.

She felt Dugu Feng had done far too much for Xue Qinghe—mobilizing Heaven Dou’s Soul Master families to support him, helping him ascend to the throne, and even aiding him in battles against the Star Luo Empire after his coronation.

If not for the fact that she and Dugu Feng were in a romantic relationship and she knew he had no interest in men, Ye Lingling would have thought Dugu Feng and Xue Qinghe shared the same kind of peculiar, intimate bond as some nobles with unconventional preferences.

Dugu Feng smiled faintly, completely unmoved.

He wasn’t doing any of this for Qian Renxue’s sake.

Of course, Dugu Feng held no personal grudge against Qian Renxue either. The conflict between them was purely a matter of competing paths. Everything he did was to prevent her from achieving godhood first.

Once someone attained godhood ahead of others, it would disrupt the balance. For Dugu Feng, the first to ascend to godhood had to be himself.

He couldn’t reveal Xue Qinghe’s true identity to Ye Lingling yet.

She would understand in time.

The Emerald Dragon Snake appeared, and the two of them rode it, swiftly making their way to Heaven Dou City.

Dugu Feng first escorted Ye Lingling back to her residence, then headed straight for the imperial palace.

The Azure Phoenix Douluo hidden within the palace had already been detected by Dugu Feng’s Emerald Dragon Snake.

He also knew that the Third Elder had become Qian Renxue’s new bodyguard.

This time, Dugu Feng still concealed part of his Soul Power, displaying only the strength of someone who had just entered the Soul Douluo realm.

In reality, he had rarely returned to Heaven Dou City over the past two years. Even Ning Fengzhi and his father, Dugu Shuo, had no idea how much Dugu Feng’s Soul Power Level had advanced.

They would never have imagined that, in such a short time, he had already reached level 89.

Dugu Feng walked calmly and confidently toward Qian Renxue’s bedchambers.

All the guards and Soul Masters in the palace were aware of the emperor’s relationship with Dugu Feng, so he didn’t need to present a token or request permission to enter. Dugu Feng could come and go freely within the palace.

This was a privilege Qian Renxue had granted him as a sign of her regard.

When Dugu Feng arrived at the main hall of the bedchambers, he saw Qian Renxue already waiting with a warm smile.

"Feng Xiongdi, it’s been two years since we last met, hasn’t it? This is your first visit to see me in over two years!" Qian Renxue complained, her tone carrying a hint of grievance.

As she spoke, Qian Renxue clapped her hands, and rows of maidservants stepped forward, offering exquisite fruits and fragrant tea.

"Sit, Feng Xiongdi. Let’s have a proper chat!" Qian Renxue gestured for Dugu Feng to take a seat.

Dugu Feng glanced around and sat to the left of Qian Renxue’s main seat.

"Brother Xue, how has your cultivation been lately?" Dugu Feng asked.

Since Qian Renxue intended to gradually shape her image and reveal her strength bit by bit, she would surely continue to display her Soul Power this time as well.

Sure enough, Qian Renxue’s face lit up with joy and confidence as she released the aura of a Soul Emperor. "I will definitely break through to Soul Saint within six months!"

In truth, Qian Renxue’s inner thoughts were that she would definitely break through to Titled Douluo within six months.

Over two years ago, she had just displayed the strength of a Soul Emperor. Revealing Soul Saint power now would seem too rapid.

She could only say she was on the verge of a breakthrough.

From the momentary release of Qian Renxue’s soul power, Dugu Feng instantly sensed her true cultivation level.

What a coincidence—it was exactly the same as his own, also at the eighty-ninth rank.

Over two years ago, Qian Renxue was at the eighty-fourth rank. Advancing five ranks in just over two years was like riding a rocket.

Could Qian Renxue’s talent be so terrifying when she devoted herself fully to cultivation?

But then again, considering that in the original plot, Qian Renxue had already become a deity by this time, it was indeed possible. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Brother Xue’s talent is truly astonishing. You are a genius held back by the throne. If you had devoted yourself to cultivation earlier, you might already be a Soul Douluo!" Dugu Feng exclaimed in surprise.

This struck a nerve with Qian Renxue. As if meeting a kindred spirit, she agreed, "As the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, I bear too many responsibilities. If I had a choice, I would also prefer to be a carefree Soul Master who only needs to focus on cultivation!"

Qian Renxue’s emotions surfaced, her eyes even reddening slightly.

If she had a choice, she wouldn’t want to shoulder so much either.

Qian Renxue shook her head, regaining her carefree and confident demeanor. "I must have embarrassed myself, Feng Xiongdi. Only in front of you can I release some of this pressure!"

After saying this, a rosy glow spread across Qian Renxue’s hidden fair face.

Of course, none of this was visible on Xue Qinghe’s countenance.

Dugu Feng was inwardly surprised. He felt Qian Renxue was being sincere and indeed not deceiving him.

Could she have fallen for me?

Due to his arrival, although Tang San and Qian Renxue had some interactions, they were minimal.

Tang San’s soul power cultivation, overshadowed by his own, had also become less prominent. If Qian Renxue focused entirely on him, given her romantic-minded disposition, it was entirely possible.

Dugu Feng inwardly chuckled with amusement. This makes me almost feel bad about delaying your path to godhood.

But this thought only lingered in Dugu Feng’s mind for a fleeting moment.

"Given our relationship, how could I laugh at you, Brother Xue? I have already cultivated to Soul Douluo. We will surely advance to Titled Douluo together, and then the entire continent will be under our command!

By the way, Brother Xue, I came directly here after leaving Sunset Forest. Has the Spirit Hall made any recent moves?" Dugu Feng spoke casually, but in reality, he was closely observing every expression on Qian Renxue’s face.

Qian Renxue had long noticed Dugu Feng’s Soul Douluo strength, but she couldn’t reveal it. Seeing Dugu Feng voluntarily disclose it, she felt inwardly delighted—it seemed Dugu Feng was indeed being very open with her.

She feigned a surprised expression. "Excellent, Feng Xiongdi. I knew you wouldn’t disappoint me. The future continent will undoubtedly be ours.

As for the Spirit Hall, you needn’t worry. Nothing significant has happened recently. After the last great battle, Bibi Dong has been recuperating in Spirit City and hasn’t reappeared since. I suspect her injuries are severe, and she won’t pose a threat to us for some time."

Dugu Feng nodded, somewhat unable to bear Qian Renxue’s joyful and admiring gaze. It seemed she truly had feelings for him.

Under such circumstances, the information Qian Renxue provided about Bibi Dong was likely accurate.

Over these two years, Bibi Dong had indeed never left the Pope Palace.

Even the Emerald Dragon Snake had been unable to gather any information about her movements.

It did make Dugu Feng somewhat worried about what Bibi Dong might be doing in secret.

However, Qian Renxue would definitely be able to get the latest news about Bibi Dong from Qiandao Liu. Since her tone was so certain, it meant that Bibi Dong’s injuries had not fully recovered yet.

This also meant that certain things could be done now.

(End of Chapter)