Qian Renxue glanced at the crowd, her eyes filled with disdain: "A bunch of ants, I can't believe you actually dared to challenge a god."
Everyone else remained silent. Qian Renxue's strength far exceeded their imagination. Even though there were more than ten Title Douluo present, they were utterly powerless against her.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, despite their injuries, stubbornly shielded Ning Fengzhi with their bodies.
Afterward, Qian Renxue turned her gaze back to Emperor Xue Ye.
"Xue Ye, I didn't attack you earlier because you are the Emperor of the Tian Dou Empire. If the Tian Dou Empire is willing to submit to my Spirit Empire, I might spare the Tian Dou Imperial Family."
Emperor Xue Ye's eyes burned with anger: "Qian Renxue, you've already killed all my sons. What 'spare the Tian Dou Imperial Family' are you talking about? Even if I die, the Tian Dou Empire will never yield."
"Even if you are a god, even if your strength is overwhelming, my people won't bow so easily. As long as the Tian Dou Imperial Family fights, the Tian Dou Empire's resistance will never end."
Qian Renxue shook her head and laughed coldly: "Haha! Xue Ye, you overestimate yourself. I know the state of the Tian Dou Empire better than you do."
"The Tian Dou Empire is now nothing but a scattered mess. A full third of its territory has already been lost, and all the kingdoms and duchies under you have betrayed you."
"As for what you call the imperial legacy, the only remaining member of the Tian Dou Imperial Family is Princess Xue Ke. Do you really think you can groom Xue Ke to inherit your position?"
Emperor Xue Ye roared furiously: "So what? No matter what, Xue Ke represents the Tian Dou Imperial Family. As long as Xue Ke lives, the Tian Dou Imperial Family will not perish."
Qian Renxue's expression turned icy: "If that's the case, then you can die."
With a flick of her finger, a streak of golden light shot out from her hand, striking Emperor Xue Ye directly.
Emperor Xue Ye had no chance to resist. Under the golden glow, his body instantly turned to ashes.
Thus, one of the three most powerful figures in the Douluo Continent—Emperor Xue Ye—fell, and the Tian Dou Empire lost its ruler.
All those loyal to the Tian Dou Imperial Family knelt before the spot where Emperor Xue Ye had stood, especially Marshal Ge Long, whose eyes burned with hatred and resolve, clearly prepared to die.
Qian Renxue spoke indifferently: "From this day forward, the Tian Dou Empire is officially destroyed. Anyone who dares to defy my Spirit Empire will die."
"Marshal Ge Long, I'm sparing your life because I want to ensure the hundreds of thousands of soldiers from the Tian Dou Empire fall under my control. You won't disappoint me, will you?"
Marshal Ge Long's face was filled with hatred: "Never! The hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the Tian Dou Empire will never surrender. If you want, just kill me!"
Qian Renxue nodded: "Indeed, you have some backbone. No wonder you're known as the loyal dog of the Tian Dou Imperial Family. Then go ahead and die."
With another flick of her finger, Marshal Ge Long turned to ash. The crowd was once again shocked. They couldn't believe Qian Renxue would disregard life so casually, driven entirely by ambition.
The remaining members of the Tian Dou Empire trembled in fear. Though they were loyal to the Tian Dou Imperial Family, they understood the current situation all too well. If they didn't surrender, given Qian Renxue's Level 100 strength, she wouldn't hesitate to kill more people.
One of the deputy generals quickly knelt down: "Angel God, I am willing to lead my subordinates in surrendering to the Spirit Empire. Please spare my life!"
Qian Renxue nodded: "There are still some smart ones left. From today onward, you are the new marshal of the Tian Dou Empire. I expect you to gather all the troops and ensure their complete submission to the Spirit Empire. Don't disappoint me."
Other high-ranking officials of the Tian Dou Empire reluctantly knelt before Qian Renxue, expressing their willingness to submit to the Spirit Empire.
Qian Renxue surveyed the members of the three great sects with feigned seriousness.
"Sorry, everyone. The Tian Dou Empire has fallen, and its army now belongs to me. Your so-called three great sects are nothing but a joke now."
"Without the financial and manpower support of the Tian Dou Empire, your three sects will likely cease to exist."
Tang Hao, enduring the pain in his body, forced himself to stand: "Qian Renxue, do you really think you can destroy the Hao Tian Sect? You're dreaming."
"Even if I die, even if everyone here dies, there will always be someone in the future to challenge you, someone who can defeat you."
Qian Renxue laughed: "Your hope isn't that useless son of yours. He's always been my inferior, and even if he becomes a god, he'll forever remain my inferior."
"And does he really think hiding in the Great Star Dou Forest will save him? Killing him would be as easy as snapping my fingers."
"However, I am curious to see what the inheritor of the Rakshasa God can do. With his sect destroyed and his father and uncle dead, what resistance does he have left?"
Tang Hao clenched his teeth: "You're nothing but a coward. With your current strength, uncovering the truth of the past wouldn't be difficult. You simply don't dare face the death of Qian Xunji or the darkness of your Spirit Empire."
"How dare you!" Qian Renxue's expression darkened, and an overwhelming killing intent surged forth, splitting Tang Hao's body in two. Blood splattered across the ground.
Tang Hao, the most talented person in the history of the Hao Tian Sect and the once-mighty Hao Tian Douluo, was killed by Qian Renxue.
Seeing Tang Hao's decapitated body, even Tang Xiao, a hardened man, could not hold back his tears.
Tang Xiao cradled Tang Hao's corpse, overcome with grief:
"Hao Di (Little Brother), why did you have to do this? The Hao Tian Sect will never yield. Even in death, the Hao Tian Sect will not retreat like we did in the past."
The surrounding crowd watched Tang Hao's lifeless body with burning hatred and resentment toward Qian Renxue.
With Tang Hao's talent and strength, he was undoubtedly one of the top figures in the world. Yet, by provoking Qian Renxue, he was killed outright.
Despite the fierce battle, the Tian Dou Empire had only lost one Title Douluo. But now, with Qian Renxue's actions, not only was Emperor Xue Ye killed, but also Marshal Ge Long, and even the mighty Hao Tian Douluo.
It seemed Qian Renxue had gone mad with killing, disregarding all the rules of the soul master world and showing no martial virtue. She had directly killed a Title Douluo like Tang Hao.
Seeing Qian Renxue's brutal display, the others had no recourse. Having already been injured by Qian Renxue, their auras were significantly weakened. If she decided to massacre them all, none would survive.
Even Yu Xiaogang, who had collapsed on the ground, began to sob uncontrollably. Watching Qian Renxue hunt down Tang Hao hurt him even more than when she had crippled him.
Tang Hao had always been the person Yu Xiaogang admired most. In his eyes, the Hao Tian Douluo represented everything. That was why he had gone to such lengths to train Tang Hao's son.
But even Tang Hao, the man who had dominated an era, the once-brilliant Hao Tian Douluo, was effortlessly killed by Qian Renxue.
What hope was left for the soul master world? Who in this world could possibly challenge Qian Renxue? Could the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan ever seek revenge?
Ignoring Tang Xiao and Yu Xiaogang's reactions, Qian Renxue turned her gaze to Ning Fengzhi.
"Ning Sect Leader, should I call you Master or Sect Leader Ning? The outcome is now decided. What happens to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is your decision."
Ning Fengzhi's face showed a trace of weariness: "What's the point of saying this now? With your current strength, you could easily destroy the three upper sects and every sect in the world. The fate of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is already in your hands."
Qian Renxue shook her head: "Killing isn't the solution to everything. Though your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has always opposed my Spirit Empire, you're merely a supporting sect. Even having experts like Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo doesn't guarantee your sect's survival for generations."
"Instead, your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect might as well join my Spirit Empire. Perhaps I'll allow the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower martial soul to continue its legacy."
Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted slightly: "Qian Renxue, since that incident years ago, there's been no teacher-student bond between us. Kill me if you wish, but the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will never submit to the Spirit Empire."
Qian Renxue replied: "For my Spirit Empire to rule the entire world, we don't necessarily need your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Do you really think defying my will leaves your sect any chance of survival?"
Ning Fengzhi let out a bitter smile: "Having the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect submit to the Spirit Empire would be no different than destroying it altogether."
"I may be a businessman, but I'll never abandon the legacy left by my ancestors."
Qian Renxue said: "Fine. Since your Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is determined to die, I'll grant your wish."
Turning her gaze to Lin Gong and Yang Wudi, Qian Renxue's eyes grew icy: "Lin Gong, Yang Wudi, though your Body Sect has weaker foundations, you still have some strength. I'll give you a chance—if you submit to my Spirit Empire, I might leave you a sliver of hope."
Lin Gong remained silent, but Yang Wudi, with his fiery temper, erupted:
"Qian Renxue, so what if you've become a god? No matter how strong you are now, you've been defeated twice by our sect leader. I'm not the type to grovel before a former loser."
"If you want to kill, then kill. Our Breaking Clan has no fear of death, and neither does our Body Sect."
The rest of the Body Sect exchanged glances and spoke in unison: "If you want to kill, then kill. The Body Sect will never surrender."
Qian Renxue's expression darkened: "A bunch of stubborn fools. Unfortunately, your strength is insufficient. To me, you're nothing but ants. Even if Yang Xiong appears now, I'll make him pay for my previous defeat."
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