radicalducati Chapter 234 A Promise of Life and Death Together?
Chapter 234 A Promise of Life and Death Together?
Chapter 234 A Promise of Life and Death Together?
The moonlight, like water, flowed quietly along the corridor of the hotel on the west side of Wuhun City.
After parting ways with Dugu Bo, Tang Chuan returned to his room. When he gently pushed open the door, he was surprised to find a figure standing by the window.
Her long, golden hair shimmered softly in the moonlight; it was Xiao Ruier.
"Rui'er?" Tang Chuan was slightly taken aback when he saw the person who came in. He closed the door behind him and asked in confusion, "It's so late, why aren't you resting yet?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruier slowly turned around, her beautiful face bearing a faint trace of melancholy. She gently shook her head, her voice softer than usual, and whispered, "I couldn't sleep, my mind was a bit chaotic, so I came out for a walk, and before I knew it, I had come here."
Tang Chuan walked to the table, poured two glasses of warm water, handed one to her, and said:
"Are you worried about the upcoming finals?"
The two stood side by side by the window, gazing at the sleeping city outside, and chatted for a few moments about the competition and cultivation. But Tang Chuan could sense that Xiao Ruier's mind wasn't on the topic; her gaze was somewhat unfocused, as if she were lost in some kind of emotion.
Sure enough, after a moment of silence.
She suddenly steered the conversation toward that heavy and sensitive topic.
"Although I also hate Xiao Wu, when I saw her burn everything for the one she loved without hesitation, even sacrificing her soul without looking back... I was truly shocked." Gazing at the distant night sky, Xiao Ruier seemed to be recalling the scene from that day.
She turned her head, her unique eyes, seemingly holding starlight, looking earnestly at Tang Chuan, with a hint of probing and determination that she herself might not fully understand, and whispered:
"I was thinking, if... if one day, the person I love also encounters that kind of danger and needs me to save him in that way... I think I would do the same thing as her."
When Xiao Ruier said this, her tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable firmness.
She thought Tang Chuan was unaware of her identity as an imperial mythical beast, and to her own ears, these words sounded more like an assumption and confession based on human emotions.
As the words fell silent, the room fell into a brief silence.
Tang Chuan looked into her eyes and saw the same resolute determination hidden beneath the calm that Xiao Wu had shown before her sacrifice. The softest part of his heart seemed to be gently touched.
He knew the weighty implications behind Xiao Ruier's words.
If an imperial auspicious beast were to be sacrificed, its significance would be far greater than that of a 100,000-year-old soul beast. This would involve the fate of the entire Star Dou Great Forest. If Di Tian were to launch a beast tide, the entire human world would be devastated! How could he possibly allow it to sacrifice itself for him?
After a moment of silence, Tang Chuan did not reveal Xiao Ruier's identity, nor did he respond to this heavy and precious sentiment with any frivolous words.
He simply turned around, looked directly at her, his gaze becoming more focused and gentle than ever before, his voice deep and clear, carrying a weighty promise, and said:
"Rui'er".
He called her name.
"I won't let that happen."
"But... I mean, if that day ever comes and you're the one in danger..." Tang Chuan's words were unwavering, direct, and honest. "I would do what Xiao Wu did, sparing no effort, even sacrificing my life, to save you."
This is not sweet talk, but a statement based on facts.
He possesses both the ability and the determination.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Ruier was stunned. Looking at the undeniable seriousness in Tang Chuan's eyes, his golden pupils widened slightly, and a storm raged in her heart.
She hadn't expected her words to elicit such a direct and serious response.
Instantly, an indescribable warm current swept away the gloom and sadness brought on by Xiao Wu's incident, and an unprecedented sense of peace and excitement enveloped her.
Under the moonlight, the two looked at each other, needing no further words.
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Meanwhile, inside the offering hall, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified.
Qianjun and Jiangmo, the two retainers, knelt on one knee on the smooth, mirror-like ground, their heads bowed, their posture respectful yet carrying a hint of apology.
Before them stood the golden, six-winged angel statue.
Grand Elder Qian Daoliu stood with his hands behind his back. After listening to the two reports, a rare look of disbelief appeared on his usually calm face.
"What did you say?" Qian Daoliu's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a subtle tremor. He said incredulously, "A soul beast with a cultivation level far exceeding 100,000 years, capable of directly confronting the two of you together, ultimately causing your mission to fail?"
As he spoke, his sharp, hawk-like gaze swept over the two kneeling figures below, as if to confirm the truth of their words. A 100,000-year-old soul beast was already extremely rare; one whose cultivation far exceeded 100,000 years, and who dared to directly intervene in conflicts between humanity's top powers, was unheard of!
Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock and helplessness in each other's eyes, and then nodded heavily.
Qianjun Douluo said in a deep voice, "Grand Elder, this is absolutely true. The true form of that soul beast is a three-headed demonic mastiff, and its strength... has probably reached level ninety-seven, or even higher. If it weren't for his interference, Tang Chuan would definitely have been captured by my brother and me."
After a moment of silence, the Demon-Slaying Douluo said with resentment:
"Great Elder, what should we do next? Should we wait until after the competition to seek an opportunity to attack Tianxing Academy and take down Tang Chuan..."
Before he could finish speaking, Qian Daoliu raised his hand to interrupt him.
"Never mind, let me think about this some more." Slowly pacing, a layer of doubt shrouded Qian Daoliu's brows, he then gently waved his hand and said in a low voice.
Suddenly, he stopped and looked up at the enormous six-winged angel statue.
His eyes were filled with confusion and deep thought.
"I always felt that Tang Chuan's identity was definitely not simple." He seemed to be talking to himself, but it was also as if he was analyzing Tang Chuan's identity for Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo.
"He is clearly human, Tang Hao's son, that's beyond doubt. But why would such a powerful spirit beast risk turning against the Spirit Hall to protect him?"
What exactly is hidden behind this?
This is an illogical phenomenon.
This even made this peerless expert standing at the pinnacle of the continent feel troubled. If he rashly attacked such a target protected by a mysterious power, it could very likely lead to unpredictable consequences.
As silence fell over the main hall and Qian Daoliu fell into deep thought...
"grandfather!"
A clear, slightly urgent call came from outside the palace gate.
Immediately afterwards, the heavy doors of the offering hall were slowly pushed open.
A tall, lithe figure walked in against the light.
Qian Renxue had changed out of the crown prince's clothes and was now wearing a simple and elegant golden dress. Her long golden hair cascaded down like a waterfall, and her face was stunningly beautiful and exuded a heroic aura.
Upon seeing the newcomer, the solemnity and confusion on Qian Daoliu's face melted away as quickly as ice and snow meeting fire, replaced by undisguised love and surprise.
He didn't even care about Qianjun and Jiangmo, who were still kneeling. With a flash, he appeared in front of Qianrenxue as if he had teleported.
"Xiaoxue!" Qian Daoliu's voice was filled with joy and a hint of surprise. "Why did you suddenly come back? Have things been arranged in the Heaven Dou Empire?"
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