537. Breaking Through to Titled Douluo, the Goddess Reappears

Hearing the system's reward.

A trace of surprise appeared in Qian Renjue's eyes.

He couldn't help but feel that the system had swindled him out of something and then handed it back as a reward.

"Mmm~"

The Snow Empress let out a soft whimper.

Her long eyelashes fluttered as she unconsciously raised her hand to rest on Qian Renjue's shoulder.

Her pearly teeth and vermilion lips parted slightly.

This was a fresh and comfortable feeling.

Her whole body felt warm and tingly, wanting to snuggle into Qian Renjue's embrace.

Wanting to savor more.

The Snow Empress cheeks puffed up slightly, slowly turning as her snow-white neck moved.

Qian Renjue cooperated wholeheartedly.

The Snow Empress, born of nature, exuded a faint, refreshing fragrance, not overpowering.

Elegant, crisp... a very pure taste.

Sensing the turmoil of his soul power within, Qian Renjue held the Snow Empress waist.

Gently pushing her away.

*Pop!*

While the Snow Empress was still dazed, Qian Renjue withdrew.

But the Snow Empress still tilted her face up, breathing fragrant air toward Qian Renjue, her pink lips swaying and trembling.

Under Qian Renjue's gaze.

A never-before-felt shyness flowed through the Snow Empress heart, reflected on her delicate face.

The snow lotus on the high mountain had turned a light pink.

The Snow Empress licked away the sweet nectar and sugar from her lips, the faint sweet and sour taste...

More than that, it was the familiar scent of Qian Renjue.

Pursing her pink lips, she looked up.

"Jue."

"The 'Bond' is complete. I'm about to break through."

Qian Renjue smiled lightly, raising his right hand, which was interlocked with the Snow Maiden's.

The golden thread had completely turned blood-red.

Wrapping around their wrists, it slowly embedded itself into their flesh and souls.

"Mm, I can feel your presence."

The Snow Empress nodded slightly, her ice-blue eyes reflecting only the golden figure before her.

Her right hand, resting on Qian Renjue's shoulder, moved to touch his face.

As the Snow Empress' words fell.

The blood-red 'Bond' completely disappeared.

In an instant, a massive six-winged fallen angel materialized behind Qian Renjue.

Below it were eight soul rings: black, red, purple, black, black, black, red, and red.

Under the Snow Empress' amazed gaze.

Following closely.

Was a red soul ring with nearly seven complete golden patterns.

Titled Douluo!

Qian Renjue's soul power had smoothly broken through to level 90, directly reaching level 92.

Compared to his ninth soul ring.

Qian Renjue's improvement was somewhat unusual.

Because...

The 'Bond' only granted him the soul skill bestowed by the Snow Empress soul ring.

His rise to level 92 was mainly due to his previous accumulations.

In return.

He had permanently gained the fully-powered, freely-moving Snow Empress.

Gains and losses, this was a complete win.

"You're not allowed to turn white!"

The Snow Empress suddenly reminded him.

Looking at Qian Renjue, at the massive six-winged fallen angel phantom.

She couldn't help but frown slightly.

As if throwing a small tantrum, the curve of her pink lips was almost imperceptible.

Staring at Qian Renjue, she said very seriously:

"I don't like it."

"Don't worry, I won't change now."

Qian Renjue chuckled, unable to resist pinching the Snow Empress cheek.

The Snow Empress beautiful face warmed, and she felt a strange sensation in her heart.

She softly requested:

"Jue~ Pinch me again, it feels... very comfortable."

The Snow Empress blinked her affectionate eyes.

She could feel that her relationship with Qian Renjue had changed.

But they weren't husband and wife.

Just friends, no... more than just friends.

"Haha..."

Qian Renjue let out a hearty laugh, but it was gradually drowned out by another laughter.

"Kekeke!"

"Ugh!"

Hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar female voice, Qian Renjue's smile froze.

The Snow Empress immediately shed her shyness, switching to combat mode.

Her phoenix-like eyes sharply scanned the surroundings.

"Jue, who's laughing? It sounds like your martial spirit...?"

The Snow Empress gaze turned to behind Qian Renjue.

Her expression somewhat dazed.

Qian Renjue twitched his lips, recalling some unpleasant memories.

He nodded slightly.

"It seems to be the voice of my ancestor."

"Your ancestor?"

The Snow Empress eyes showed a hint of surprise.

She knew, Qian Renjue had told her, that it was a true deity.

But hadn't she died long ago?

"My little man~ I didn't expect you to be quite capable."

"Capable in every sense."

"You even managed to find such a top-tier woman. I can tell, she's very... moist~"

"..."

Hearing the Fallen Angel's words.

Qian Renjue's face twitched. Had she been watching all along?!

Wasn't she supposed to be dead?

"What a pity."

"I was the first to let you touch and feel, but your virginity wasn't taken by me."

"It really pisses this goddess off!"

Hearing words she couldn't quite understand, the Snow Empress couldn't help but ask softly:

"Jue, what's a virgin?"

"Haha..."

The Fallen Angel laughed even more joyfully.

"Such an innocent girl. This goddess loves giving lessons to innocent girls."

"I'll make sure you become as tempting as me."

"..."

Qian Renjue's face darkened.

A rare malicious thought arose in his heart—why hadn't she died completely?

"Ancestor, don't corrupt her."

"This goddess is doing it for your own good, teaching her how to please you..."

The Fallen Angel said righteously.

"No need."

Qian Renjue firmly refused, but a glimmer appeared in the Snow Empress eyes.

"Hmph! You haven't changed at all, no sense of fun~"

"Alright, hurry up and take out the goddess's divine spark. This bit of power is about to dissipate."

*Buzz!*

The [Evil God's Heart] at Qian Renjue's brow unfolded, enveloping the grassy field.

The Snow Empress knew the importance of the divine trial.

She let go of Qian Renjue, leaving his warm embrace.

Seeing the black-purple light curtain around them, the Fallen Angel couldn't help but praise.

"Tsk, not bad! I was just about to remind you."

"This goddess thought you were so lost in the gentle embrace that you couldn't extricate yourself. I was planning to arrange a trial where you kill your beloved to prove your path and pull you out."

"..."

Qian Renjue's movement to retrieve the divine spark froze, and he frowned slightly.

If it really were such a trial...

He'd rather not have it.

"Just kidding, hurry up and take out the goddess's divine spark."

"I won't tease you anymore, my little man."

"I was never little!"

Qian Renjue retorted, somewhat irritated. The [Divine Oracle Reverse Mark] lit up.

"Haha~"

The Fallen Angel let out a charming laugh.

In the void before Qian Renjue's brow.

A pitch-black crystal slowly appeared, shaped like a hexagonal diamond.

It exuded an extreme aura of evil and malicious.

Even light seemed to sink into it.

It floated quietly in the air, giving off an unshakable feeling.

The Snow Empress beautiful eyes reflected the black.

She had been injured by this divine spark before. Thankfully... she hadn't hurt Qian Renjue back then.

*Buzz!*

The Fallen Angel's divine spark trembled.

From the mouth of the six-winged fallen angel behind Qian Renjue, gray mist flowed out.

Returning to the divine spark.

Qian Renjue's eyes showed surprise. He had been careless.

He never thought a god would play tricks on him.

The methods of gods were indeed formidable.

Back then, even his grandfather and sister hadn't noticed.