Yan's performance on the battlefield quickly reached Bibi Dong's ears.
The unstoppable momentum of the Spirit Empire, led by Qian Renxue, filled Bibi Dong with rage.
She hadn't expected the Star Luo Empire to be so vulnerable.
What shocked her even more was that Yan had already achieved the title of Titled Douluo, and all his spirit rings started from the ten-thousand-year level, with three one-hundred-thousand-year spirit rings and one two-hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.
In the dead of night, candlelight flickered, casting shadows on Bibi Dong's cold and complex face.
A storm seemed to be brewing in her eyes, her heart mixed with emotions that were hard to describe.
"Yan… that boy who was once merely a pawn in my hands, has now grown this powerful."
Bibi Dong muttered to herself, her tone filled with both surprise and unwillingness.
She recalled every detail of Yan's past, that once quiet and unnoticed child who always displayed unwavering determination. Now, at a pace she never anticipated, he had become a powerful figure she could no longer ignore.
In this world where strength reigns supreme, power determines everything.
Yan was still a member of the Spirit Hall. His rise was undoubtedly a major challenge to the authority she had painstakingly built over the years.
"I must stay calm. I can't let jealousy and anger cloud my judgment."
Bibi Dong warned herself, trying to suppress the waves in her heart.
"But how can I allow my brilliance to be overshadowed by him?"
She suddenly opened her eyes wide, a resolute light flashing within them.
"Anyone who opposes me… must die!"
Bibi Dong knew she had to take action. She couldn't let Yan interfere with her grand plan to destroy this world.
Soon after, Qian Renxue received a letter of surrender from the Star Luo Empire.
Facing the Spirit Empire's unstoppable advance, the Star Luo Empire clearly realized that continued resistance would only lead to more casualties and disaster.
Thus, they were willing to lay down their arms and seek a peaceful resolution in exchange for their people's safety and the nation's survival.
Qian Renxue knew that the Crown Prince of Star Luo, Dai Mubai, and Tang San had gone to the Sea God Island for training. This was merely a delaying tactic.
She also understood that if they could win without fighting and acquire the Star Luo Empire's territory at minimal cost, it would be the ideal outcome.
Though war could expand their territory, it would also consume vast resources and take countless lives.
More importantly, newly conquered lands needed time to assimilate, and winning the hearts of the people required patience and effort.
Peaceful integration could minimize these negative effects and accelerate the Spirit Empire's assimilation of the Star Luo Empire.
Qian Renxue didn't take Dai Mubai seriously at all. She was confident that she would take the entire Star Luo Empire.
So, she decided to temporarily halt the front-line battles and try listening to the Star Luo Empire's negotiation proposals.
She believed that with her wisdom and skill, she would surely gain the upper hand in this war without smoke and fire, achieving the complete control of the Star Luo Empire by the Spirit Empire.
With the frontlines paused, Yan returned to Spirit Hall City.
The round trip had taken four months in total.
In Spirit Hall City, Yan received a hero's welcome.
His achievements and glory became tales on everyone's lips, inspiring more young spirit masters to strive for the Spirit Empire's glory.
Qian Renxue personally welcomed Yan's return and gave him high praise for his performance in the war.
"Recruiting you back then was absolutely the right decision. You've exceeded my expectations. I'm really glad to have you here."
The two exchanged smiles.
Their relationship was more like friends than ruler and subordinate.
Yan asked, How are the negotiations with the Star Luo Empire going?"
"They're willing to cede one-fifth of their territory to us in exchange for a year of peace."
"One-fifth is too little, isn't it?"
"That's why I didn't agree. The negotiations are still ongoing."
"Hmm. Everyone knows full well that the Star Luo Empire has no strength left to oppose us. The initiative is in our hands."
Qian Renxue smiled confidently.
"Indeed, taking down the Star Luo Empire is only a matter of time. If things go as you said, and we can win without fighting, that would be perfect."
"I probably can't help much with the negotiations. You make the call."
"What, are you going into seclusion again?"
"Yeah. I want to break through to Rank 95 as soon as possible."
Since there wouldn't be war anytime soon, Yan was preparing to challenge the second trial of the Fire God.
"Then go train well."
Qian Renxue looked at Yan, her eyes full of admiration.
She knew that Yan's current accomplishments were no coincidence, but due to his unyielding spirit and tenacious will.
All these years, Qian Renxue had also worked hard, balancing the great plans of the Spirit Hall while cultivating diligently.
A year ago, Yan had given her a stalk of immortal herb.
After consuming the immortal herb, her soul power had started to increase much faster.
Now, her soul power was about to break through Level Eighty.
Although there was still a significant gap between her and Yan, she hadn't given up on catching up.
She wanted to narrow the distance between them as much as possible.
Yan knew that Qian Renxue would be the one to inherit the Angel God's position.
Even though her main focus right now was on the great cause of unifying the Douluo Continent, leaving her no time to attend to anything else, Yan believed this was only temporary.
Once the time was ripe, Qian Renxue would definitely lay down all burdens and dedicate herself fully to the Angel God's inheritance, ultimately becoming the radiant Angel God who would guard the peace and tranquility of this land.
After adjusting his condition, Yan once again entered the God of Fire's secretthroug Endless Fire Domain.
As the golden-red light screen descended, Yan saw the contents of the God of Fire's second trial: Blazing Purgatory.
The duration of this trial was one month.
Yan would enter a flaming canyon within the Endless Fire Domain and face all sorts of ferocious beasts there.
During this period, he would be unable to use any soul rings or soul bone abilities, and could only rely on the most basic power of his martial soul and fire element.
Such a restriction made the challenge even more brutal than the Slaughter Arena.
Though it was perilous, he felt a bit excited.
He knew that the more brutal the trial, the more it could stimulate his inner potential and give birth to even more killer moves like his self-created soul skills.
As the golden-red light screen slowly faded away, Yan's figure was instantly enveloped by a warm and scorching power. The scene before him shifted, and he found himself within a flaming canyon.
This flaming canyon was incredibly terrifying.
Everywhere his eyes looked, everything seemed to be formed of pure fire.
The air was filled with a thick smell of sulfur and the restlessness unique to the fire element, making one feel an overwhelming sense of pressure.
From time to time, the low roars of ferocious beasts echoed through the canyon.
Those beasts came in various forms.
Some resembled blazing lions, their entire bodies wrapped in roaring flames.
Some looked like fire phoenixes, their wings spreading and stirring waves of heat.
There were also some unknown beasts, faintly visible in the flames, exuding an intimidating sense of threat.
"Since I can't use soul rings or soul bone abilities, then let me control fire with fire, and use the purest method to conquer this Blazing Purgatory!"
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