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Qian Daoliu angrily walked away.
The atmosphere at the scene immediately became "peaceful."
"Did you win?" Dugu Bo asked immediately.
After some thought, he figured that the reason Qian Daoliu had reached for the teacup but then refrained from drinking was probably because his hands were shaking, and he didn't want to spill it.
Thus, this bold thought arose in his mind.
Qian Renxue, holding Li Yu arm, was also curious when she heard this.
Li Yu looked at Dugu Bo in a strange way, then nodded and shook his head.
"Huh?" Both of them were confused.
"We didn't go all out; we just exchanged a few blows, and each of us had our wins and losses!" Li Yu said honestly.
Qian Daoliu's strength was beyond his expectations.
In his previous memories, it was only mentioned that Qian Daoliu was one of the three unparalleled Douluo, but nothing more was said about his abilities.
Even the matching of his soul rings was not detailed.
However, in the animation, a combination of two yellow, two purple, and five black soul rings was given.
This was obviously quite absurd, and now, with the actual eight black and one red combination, Li Yu finally had clarity.
At the same time, this was the "unparalleled" title he could accept.
Moreover, only such a combination would be worthy of the "Eight Tests of the Angel" that Qian Daoliu had activated.
Clearly, the difference between level 98 and level 99 was a qualitative one, nearly equivalent to a large realm gap.
Moreover, with the "Angel" title, Qian Daoliu could undoubtedly use some of the "Angel God" powers.
Such a Qian Daoliu could already be considered a "half-step demigod."
Of course, his power still couldn't compare to the already "demigod-level" Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King Di Tian.
Because of this clear understanding, Li Yu found it ridiculous when Tang Hao in the original work said, "Let Qian Daoliu come."
What a joke.
But, looking back, Li Yu felt that if he went all out, he might be able to defeat Qian Daoliu, but it certainly wouldn't be easy.
Of course.
Right now, he was only at level 82 with his soul power, and there was still a lot of room for improvement.
Moreover, he hadn't absorbed the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone yet because he had been too busy in the past few days.
Once absorbed, his soul bones would be complete, and he would have an unprecedented ten soul bones, each over 100,000 years old, including two "divine" soul bones.
At that time, his strength would undergo another qualitative change.
In Li Yu own judgment, at present, he, Qian Daoliu, Poseidon, the Sea King Whale King from the deep sea, and Tang Chen after waking up could all be considered "half-step demigod" level.
As for Di Tian, he should be the only true "demigod" for now.
So, the question arose.
With such strength, why didn't Di Tian lead the beasts and seize the "power" of this world?
"Waiting?" This was the only answer Li Yu could come up with.
They were waiting for the Silver Dragon King, Gu Yuena's awakening!
In other words.
Their goal wasn't just the power of the "mortal world" in Douluo Continent.
They were after the power of the "God Realm."
Therefore, at a time when humans on Douluo Continent seemed to be the weakest, Di Tian chose to lie low.
They didn't want to risk intervention from the "God Realm" by acting prematurely.
They had to wait until everything was in place, then strike with a deadly blow!
"They're all gamblers!" Li Yu shook his head.
A fleeting thought passed through his mind.
Li Yu and Qian Renxue exchanged glances, then each transformed into Li Yu and 'Xue Qinghe.'
A slight shift in his mind caused the "barrier" surrounding the courtyard to dissipate.
Outside the courtyard.
The Emperor Xue Ye personal shadow guard, who had spoken to Dugu Bo earlier, had not left but had been waiting all this time.
He was waiting to personally deliver the emperor's decree to 'Xue Qinghe,' and at the same time, he was ordered to bring the Imperial Seal.
"Come in," Qian Renxue said after tidying up.
The shadow guard entered the courtyard, bowed, and said, "Your Highness, the Emperor's decree..."
"Speak," Qian Renxue said.
"I have ruled the world for many years, but I now feel my strength fading. The crown prince, Xue Qinghe… I have decided to pass the throne to the crown prince… Today, the crown prince and Li Yu are united in marriage… May our dynasty prosper and thrive under the new emperor's reign."
The shadow guard recited the Emperor's decree word for word, then presented an ancient and elegant box to Qian Renxue.
He continued, "The emperor says, 'The day of the event' is to be decided by the crown prince."
Qian Renxue eyes were solemn as she took the box and then addressed the shadow guard, "Go back and inform my father that Heaven Dou will become an empire that no one dares to touch!"
The shadow guard's eyes flashed with excitement, and he was about to leave.
But then his steps halted. "Your Highness, when will 'today' be?"
Qian Renxue looked at Li Yu.
Li Yu smiled and replied, "It's up to you."
He didn't care when the wedding would take place, but Qian Renxue, as a woman, would definitely care about such matters. So, he was happy to let her decide.
His indifference wasn't because he didn't care about the wedding; it was simply that whenever Qian Renxue decided, he would be fine.
Qian Renxue thought for a moment, then said, "Let it be one month from now."
A month's time was enough to accomplish a lot.
After that, she had to go back for the "Angel God Trial," and from what she knew about Li Yu, he wasn't interested in managing an empire.
So, during this time, she needed to get everything in order.
Moreover, a month was enough for those looking for trouble to prepare.
At that time, she would take care of everything in one sweep and solve all the troublesome matters.
And, she didn't want her wedding with Li Yu to be rushed, so this month's time was naturally for preparing this event.
Additionally.
The moment the Imperial Seal was placed in her hands, it symbolized that the imperial throne had already changed.
There was no grand ceremony, and it was completed quietly.
Though the shadow guard still addressed the Emperor Xue Ye as the Emperor, in reality, the ruler of Heaven Dou had already changed to Qian Renxue.
Of course.
Since Qian Renxue decided that "today" would be one month later, the formal ceremonies would take place on that "today."
Also, before "today," she allowed the shadow guards to continue their duties "as usual."
"Understood!" The shadow guard bowed and quickly left.
"Congratulations!" Li Yu congratulated Qian Renxue.
This day, though calm, was one that Qian Renxue had waited over twenty years for.
This was certainly worth congratulating.
"Thanks to you!" Qian Renxue smiled sweetly, then asked, "Brother Yu, what do you think my 'imperial title' should be?"
"You must have already thought of something," Li Yu smiled.
Qian Renxue nodded, then said with a smile, "How about calling it Xueyu?"
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