Lin Bai took the lead, instantly closing the distance to the six-armed serpent demon by a hundred meters.
Qian Renxue noticed the approaching dragon and Lin Bai, spear in hand.
She snorted coldly, and her six wings suddenly erupted, dazzling flames flowing like boiling liquid onto the Angel's Sword. With a long slash, she unleashed a light slash several meters long.
"How unfriendly. Well then, I won't be polite either."
Lin Bai muttered softly, his Ruyi Qiankun Spear radiating light, transforming into a light form. Most of the dungeon monsters were of the dark attribute, and the light attribute was the most suitable for monster hunting.
Qian Renxue's expression shifted slightly upon hearing Lin Bai's voice, but her hands continued to move, unleashing two more sword strikes, forming a cross-shaped attack.
Lin Bai raised his spear, his smooth muscles bulging, making him appear like a spear piercing the heavens and earth, sharp and menacing. He swept the spear horizontally, its sharp, golden blade slicing through the light, and to Qian Renxue's astonishment, the spear pierced the six-armed serpent demon's tail.
"Xiao Tian, you deal with the BOSS. I'll handle this one."
Lin Bai proactively chose a stronger opponent. Ying Tian's body wasn't bulky, but it felt restrictive against smaller, more agile opponents. It was better to let it deal with the gigantic six-armed serpent demon, where its agility would be a greater advantage.
Ying Tian obediently complied, flying alone towards the six-armed serpent demon. Its strength was no less than Lin Bai's; its Yinglong bloodline granted it unparalleled combat talent. Even though the six-armed serpent demon was level fifty, Ying Tian wasn't afraid.
Lin Bai hovered in the air. At his current strength, the ability to fly was something he could easily use for dungeon equipment; there was no need to hide it for the sake of hiding.
"I've seen you before."
Qian Renxue's face was obscured by golden light, presumably to avoid being associated with the Spirit Hall. Her voice, somewhat neutral, rang out with certainty.
Lin Bai's heart skipped a beat, thinking Qian Renxue had guessed something. However, he quickly recovered, realizing that if she had discovered anything, she wouldn't be so calm. He regained his composure.
"Are you trying to get close to me?"
Lin Bai remembered that when he cultivated with Qian Renxue using her spirit, he had deliberately changed his voice. He didn't understand how she had judged him.
Qian Renxue didn't answer. She didn't understand why either, but she had a gut feeling that she and Lin Bai knew each other.
Unable to understand, Qian Renxue abandoned her usual cold demeanor, her tone domineering: "This is my BOSS. You, leave."
"Your BOSS? That'll have to ask my spears if they agree!"
Stealing BOSSes was an adventurer's compulsory course, and Lin Bai wasn't embarrassed at all. He hovered in the air, twelve sharp spears positioned on either side, trembling silently, their aura constantly rising.
Qian Renxue's expression turned cold, not only because Lin Bai refused to leave, but also because she saw the dozen or so adventurers rushing towards them from not far away.
"Since you're courting death, then you'll all stay and die with the BOSS!"
Upon hearing Qian Renxue's words, Lin Bai became wary, slightly contracting his spear formation to prevent Qian Renxue from suddenly attacking.
The others, however, weren't as cautious as Lin Bai.
"Arrogant fool, you'll die of greed!"
A Soul Emperor's sixth soul ring flashed, his figure suddenly disappearing from the spot, numerous silver chains appearing from the void, coiling towards Qian Renxue.
His Martial Soul Silver Chain possessed remarkable control, and combined with his class's teleportation skill, it granted him a survival ability far exceeding that of his peers. This was why he dared to provoke Qian Renxue even after sensing her unusual aura.
"Stubborn fool, die!"
Since learning that Bibi Dong had killed Qian Xunji, Qian Renxue had become much more diligent in her cultivation. However, even after several years, she still couldn't figure out how to get along with Bibi Dong. Her main reason for staying in Tiandou City was no longer to seize the kingdom, but to avoid meeting Bibi Dong.
She raised her hand and unleashed a sword strike, the silver chains rattling as the sun's flames spread and burned, melting the opponent's soul power. Even without direct contact, it caused the Silver Chain Soul Emperor intense pain and trauma.
"Ah!"
The Silver Chain Soul Master screamed, falling from behind a rock and collapsing to the ground, clutching his chest and convulsing.
The others, seeing this, felt a chill run down their spines, extremely wary of Qian Renxue. They exchanged glances, considering eliminating her first.
Lin Bai noticed their exchange but didn't rush to act.
Thirteen adventurers surrounded Qian Renxue, whose face grew even colder, her expression stern. Even with her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul being a god-level martial soul, facing a dozen opponents of equal level, especially adventurers, still carried the risk of death.
Qian Renxue merely glanced around before offering a disdainful smile, as if looking at a group of clowns.
She gripped the Angel Sword with both hands, its blade drooping. The angelic wings seemed forged from refined steel, emanating a powerful aura that created oppressive force. A phantom of a longsword of light descended from the sky, merging with the Angel Sword. The illusory Angel Sword seemed to materialize, its divine power incredibly concentrated.
Divine Judge.
This was Qian Renxue's profession, its characteristics summarized in a single sentence: using divine power to judge all enemies she considered heretics.
Fewer words, more profound meaning. Qian Renxue's profession allowed her to use divine power to restrain anyone. Like Tang San, she had cleared the SS-level beginner dungeon, her profession's strength undeniable.
Qian Renxue closed her eyes, then opened them again. Her pupils reflected a small, golden scale, her entire being utterly cold and majestic.
The Eye of Judgment.
Using the scales of sin to examine the sins of her enemies, applying even greater restraint based on the degree of their sins.
It's difficult for anyone to live without making mistakes, let alone perfectly conform to religious doctrines. This is especially true for Soul Masters; killing Soul Beasts and injuring others in Soul Battles are all sins in the Eye of Judgment.
This wasn't the first time Qian Renxue had used the Eye of Judgment. The illusory scales in her eyes flickered, seemingly attracted by something.
Qian Renxue turned her head to look, but found she couldn't see through Lin Bai's sins. She was shocked; this was the first time she hadn't been able to see through someone. She had previously seen the Porcupine Douluo and the Serpent Spear Douluo, and could see their sins.
Lin Bai felt the Time-Space Divine Spark in his mind tremble, and was startled. Then, finding nothing had happened, he breathed a sigh of relief. Even so, he didn't want to stay any longer. He secretly transmitted his voice to Yingtian, urging it to finish the battle quickly, steal the BOSS, and leave.
"Hmm."
Ying Tian responded telepathically, increasing the force of his dragon claws by three points, tearing chunks of flesh from the six-armed serpent demon. The power of light destruction eroded the demonic energy, preventing the six-armed serpent demon from healing. Platinum dragon scales shimmered, and his figure gradually disappeared. This was Ying Tian's level 30 skill: Invisibility.
Faced with Ying Tian's concealed presence, the six-armed serpent demon had only death as its path.
On Lin Bai's side, Qian Renxue ignored Lin Bai. The Eye of Judgment was too draining and needed to be used cautiously. She parted her red lips and raised the Angel's Sword.
She declared, "You are guilty."
As soon as she finished speaking, the Angel's Slash was unleashed. Although its power was not much stronger than before, the thirteen adventurers' expressions changed drastically. They were on high alert, desperately trying to block the golden slash.
For a moment, the dungeon flashed with light, and dazzling soul skills were launched, but under the Judgment Strike, they were all destroyed like dry leaves, powerless to turn the tide.
(End of this chapter)