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At Jialing Pass, Qian Renxue didn't know how much time had passed before she finally regained consciousness.
The moment she awoke, she felt an overwhelming pain coursing through her entire body. Her injuries were severe.
Especially when she recalled Yang Xiong's final strike, a chill ran down her spine. Even though she hadn't died, the memory still left her trembling with fear, as if Yang Xiong could strike her down at any moment.
Qian Renxue was acutely aware that she had ultimately lost this battle. A mighty Angel God had been defeated by a mere mortal soul master—this was the greatest humiliation for a god, a disgrace unheard of in the divine realm for tens of thousands of years.
Her eyes filled with resentment: "Yang Xiong, why didn't you kill me? Are you trying to humiliate me? Do you want to see me fall over and over again?"
Qian Renxue carefully surveyed her surroundings. She found herself in a quiet room, its decor suggesting it belonged to a woman.
Her expression shifted slightly, anger welling up in her eyes. She recognized the scent in the room—it belonged to that woman.
At this moment, several figures rushed to Qian Renxue's side: Bibi Dong and the six Worships.
Golden Crocodile Douluo appeared deeply concerned: "Young Miss, you've finally awakened. Your condition earlier was truly terrifying."
Qian Renxue replied: "Grandpa Golden Crocodile, thank you for your concern. I'm fine now."
"Rest assured. Though I lost to Yang Xiong this time, he is still just an ordinary mortal. Next time, I will definitely defeat him and restore the honor of my Angel Clan."
Seeing Qian Renxue's spirited demeanor, Golden Crocodile Douluo finally relaxed: "Young Miss, your safety is what matters most. The light of the Angel God will one day shine upon the earth and make those rebels regret their defiance."
Meanwhile, Bibi Dong stood apart, coldly observing the exchange between Qian Renxue and Golden Crocodile Douluo. She seemed out of place, her presence distant.
Qian Renxue finally spoke: "Grandpa Golden Crocodile, please leave the room for a moment. I have something to discuss with this woman."
Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others exchanged glances but eventually left the room.
Qian Renxue's expression turned icy, a mocking smile creeping onto her lips: "I never expected to wake up in this room. In the past, I always hoped to rest in your room, but I never had the chance."
"But now, I feel nothing but disgust, especially toward your scent."
Bibi Dong's face darkened: "Xiao Xue, what do you mean by this? Why must we come to such a point?"
Qian Renxue laughed bitterly: "What more is there to say between us? Once, I thought of you as my older sister. But now, you are my enemy—the person I hate most in this life."
Bibi Dong erupted in fury: "How dare you! Don't think that just because you're a god, you can act recklessly. I am the emperor of the Spirit Empire, its supreme ruler!"
"Moreover, you—a so-called god—were defeated by a mere Level 98 brat. What right do you have to face your grandfather in the afterlife?"
Qian Renxue clenched her teeth: "You have no right to speak of my grandfather. He gave everything for me—his life, his ambitions—all sacrificed for my ascension to godhood."
"And you? What have you done for me? You are nothing but a selfish, despicable woman—the most vile person in existence."
Bibi Dong's expression shifted: "What exactly are you trying to say? My Spirit Empire is on the brink of collapse, and now even you have fallen. How can we possibly withstand the combined forces of the two great empires? Is there any hope left for the Spirit Empire?"
Qian Renxue sneered: "That should be your concern as the emperor of the Spirit Empire. I am but a solitary, helpless person—I cannot bear such responsibility."
Bibi Dong exploded in anger: "What madness has taken hold of you? Though you lost to Yang Xiong this time, you are still a god, and he is but a mortal. His recovery ability is incomparably weaker than yours. As long as you recover quickly, whether it's Jialing Pass or the entire world, it will all be within your grasp."
Qian Renxue shook her head: "Bibi Dong, I truly despise you. Beyond your ambition, have you ever cared about anything else?"
"From the very beginning, you've treated me as nothing more than a pawn—a blade for your conquests. But have you ever considered that I am a thinking being? I will not be manipulated and used by you for the rest of my life."
Bibi Dong gritted her teeth: "Xue'er, your words disappoint me deeply. Why has your personality changed so drastically? Has becoming a god made you forget the glory of your Angel Clan? Have you forgotten the ideals my father pursued his entire life?"
Qian Renxue's face hardened with resolve: "This is my Angel Clan's matter—it is none of your business to question."
Bibi Dong fell silent for a moment before speaking: "I understand that this failure has shaken you. Take some time to reflect—you might come to understand the efforts of your grandfather and the sacrifices of those elders who supported you."
Qian Renxue snorted: "My affairs are none of your concern. If you truly care, focus on your own problems."
"One more thing—I will convene all the elders to strip you of your position as Pope. You are unworthy of sitting in that seat."
Bibi Dong's face flushed with rage: "Do you realize what you're saying? Replacing a commander mid-battle is a grave taboo. Moreover, without me, could the Spirit Empire have reached this level of power?"
Qian Renxue glared at Bibi Dong: "I'll ask you one question: Can you honestly say you feel no guilt over my father's death? Did you kill my father?"
Bibi Dong's face paled: "What's gotten into you? Why would you ask such a question? Everyone knows your father was killed by Tang Hao."
A sardonic smile crept onto Qian Renxue's face: "I once doubted Tang Hao's words, but your reaction is too strange. Beneath a god's gaze, I can sense every fluctuation in your thoughts."
"Just now, you flinched—you couldn't face my question. So Tang Hao was telling the truth. He only wounded my father, but the one who truly killed him was you. You made me an orphan, destroyed my life, and ruined everything."
Bibi Dong's face twisted in anguish: "You understand nothing! Your father was my shame, the shame of the entire Angel Clan. His very existence exposed the filth in your clan's bloodline. Killing him was only right."
A tear slid down Qian Renxue's cheek: "So you admit it—you personally killed my father. For your ambition, you framed the Hao Tian Sect for his death and exploited it to the fullest."
"It was through my father's death that you became the Pope of the Spirit Hall, even using the Hao Tian Sect to solidify your position."
"From the start, you've only cared about yourself. To you, I was nothing more than a potential threat who might seek revenge for my father. No wonder you've never acknowledged me as your daughter."
Bibi Dong let out a deranged laugh: "Hahaha! Qian Renxue, you ungrateful wretch! Your Angel Clan carries the most evil bloodline in existence. Though you appear holy, it cannot mask the filth in your veins."
"Do you know anything? Your father only showed you his righteous side, but behind the scenes, his actions were unforgivable—even by gods."
Tears streamed down Qian Renxue's face: "So you hated my father all these years, hating me as well, even wanting to kill me."
"Fortunately, I've always had my grandfather's protection. Whether in the past or now, I don't need a mother like you—you're unworthy of being my mother."
Qian Renxue wiped away her tears, her face turning frigid: "From this day forward, I will no longer be bound by you. There is no longer any bond between us."
"Forgetting to mention this earlier—I know you've always obsessed over Yu Xiaogang. It was because of him that you hated my father so much. But my father did nothing wrong as a man. I've already avenged him—I've crippled Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong's martial souls."
Bibi Dong clenched her teeth in fury: "You lunatic! Xiaogang had nothing to do with what happened back then. You dragged an innocent person into this and crippled his martial soul. You are the greatest demon in existence!"
Qian Renxue suppressed the pain in her expression: "If I am a demon, then what are you? The inheritor of the Rakshasa God, destined to oppose my Angel Clan—the darkest, most evil existence in the world?"
Tears streamed down Bibi Dong's face: "You understand nothing! Everything I've done today is because of the pressure from your Angel Clan. I didn't create the Spirit Empire for personal ambition—I did it to destroy the foundation of your Angel Clan."
"Though the Spirit Empire is powerful now, don't forget that it is also the enemy of the entire world. Even you, a god, have fallen. The Angel Clan will be completely erased from this world."
Qian Renxue's eyes burned with anger: "Why are you doing this? What benefit does it bring you?"
Bibi Dong let out a crazed laugh: "I don't want any benefits! Qian Xunji ruined my purity, destroyed my life, and subjected me to unimaginable humiliation, binding me to the Spirit Empire for life. I will make your Angel Clan pay for my suffering."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue's eyes filled with shock. Qian Xunji had always been her faith, her beloved father, and the holiest figure in her eyes.
Qian Renxue trembled with rage: "You… you… you! This is a lie! These are all your slanders! My father would never be such a person!"
Bibi Dong grew even more unhinged: "Do you think Qian Daoliu, who you loved so much, was a good person? He only cared about preserving the Angel bloodline. He witnessed everything—silently condoning both your father's insults toward me and my killing of him. He is the root of all this evil."
"Do you think Qian Daoliu supported me in becoming the Pope of the Spirit Hall out of kindness? No—it was because he felt guilty. Your Angel Clan owes me."
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