NOVEL WEB Chapter 177: Chapter 177: Qian Renxue at Age 6
In a certain Canyon in the middle of Death Canyon
As the black light curtain slowly expanded, for a brief moment, ripples appeared in space, and it began to twist eerily.
Bang—
In the distance, Qian Daoliu, who had been silently observing everything from a tree branch, suddenly crushed the tree trunk he was holding onto, sending splinters flying everywhere.
"A spatial domain? How is this possible!"
His gaze was fixed on the spot where Dai Chengfeng, Qian Renxue, and the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor had disappeared. His aged pupils were filled with astonishment.
This legendary powerhouse of the Douluo Continent, a ninety-nine level Ultimate Douluo who had weathered countless storms and seen countless rare treasures and powerful soul skills, was still utterly amazed by the domain Dai Chengfeng had just displayed.
Flashes of Dai Chengfeng's previous performances in the canyon raced through his mind…
No wonder he wasn't in a rush to solidify the Killing God Domain or always remained calm when facing powerful enemies—it all made sense now.
"A spatial domain…"
"Such an overwhelmingly powerful ability is rare across the entire continent. How did someone as weak as a Soul Elder achieve this?"
Unconsciously, Qian Daoliu rubbed the angelic pattern on the ring on his fingertip, his thoughts swirling.
However, soon after, his brows instinctively furrowed again, and a flicker of concern passed through the depths of his eyes.
After all, Dai Chengfeng, Qian Renxue, and the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor had all vanished into Dai Chengfeng's domain space within Death Canyon.
What exactly was this new space like? Qian Daoliu didn't know.
"But then again…"
"Since it's a spatial domain, and Dai Chengfeng clearly prepared for its use, its power must be incredibly formidable. There shouldn't be any danger."
Qian Daoliu reassured himself repeatedly in his mind.
But even so, he didn't dare to relax for a moment. He remained vigilant, quietly waiting in place, carefully monitoring the surroundings and ready to respond to any unexpected situations.
At the same time, he was secretly assessing Dai Chengfeng's strength.
"Judging from his performance in battle earlier, his methods are endless. Perhaps even Xue'er might not be his match…"
"Even compared to my younger self or Tang Chen, we would pale in comparison."
"He truly is… monstrous!"
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While Qian Daoliu was marveling,
at the same time, within a mysterious pitch-black space.
In the distance, countless floating fragments of rock drifted through the air like an asteroid belt, slowly rotating.
Their edges glowed faintly with an eerie blue light, as if some unknown energy flowed through them.
Below their feet, the ground seemed to be patched together from countless shattered mirrors, covered in cracks resembling a spider web.
And over there, the once-massive Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, which had previously been as large as a small mountain, had now shrunk into a spider only a few dozen centimeters long.
It scurried frantically across the ground, its eight compound eyes filled with fear and confusion as it constantly examined its unfamiliar and oppressive surroundings.
It seemed to be wondering: Where am I?
Why has my strength… my body changed like this?
Meanwhile, Qian Renxue stared wide-eyed in shock, her already large, watery eyes widening even further as she gazed in disbelief at the tiny spider before her.
Had she not just experienced that heart-stopping battle moments ago and been intimately familiar with the aura of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor…
She would never have believed that this panicked little spider was the same fearsome beast that had posed such a formidable challenge to them just moments ago.
"How… how is this possible?"
Qian Renxue muttered under her breath, her voice filled with astonishment, completely unable to comprehend what was happening before her.
Thinking about it, she turned her head and curiously looked at Dai Chengfeng beside her.
However, just as she was about to ask Dai Chengfeng what incredible soul skill he had used to shrink the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor so drastically…
Suddenly, Qian Renxue felt something was off.
To her surprise, she realized that she now had to crane her neck upward significantly just to see Dai Chengfeng's face.
"When did Dai Chengfeng get so tall?"
But soon, seeing the suddenly shrunken Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor, Qian Renxue seemed to realize something.
She quickly looked down at her own body.
That's when she discovered that her body had also shrunk!
Her once tall and slender figure had become small and delicate, her hands now tiny and childlike.
"Why have I shrunk too?"
Qian Renxue's voice was filled with shock and disbelief as she continuously examined her shrunken body, her eyes full of confusion.
"Dai Chengfeng, what's going on here?!"
Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng, who had been curiously examining the surroundings of the Life-and-Death Arena, turned his gaze back and looked down at the adorable golden-haired little girl beside him.
At this moment, Qian Renxue's golden hair cascaded smoothly over her shoulders like a waterfall, the ends slightly curled, shimmering faintly in the pitch-black space.
Her gem-like sparkling eyes were now filled with shock and confusion as they gazed at him.
Her long, thick lashes fluttered gently with each blink.
Her delicate little nose and soft pink lips were slightly parted, revealing two rows of white baby teeth, trembling slightly in her surprise.
Her once tall and elegant figure had now become small and cute, her clothes appearing oversized and ill-fitting due to her reduced size. She radiated an innocent and adorable charm.
"So cute…"
For a moment, a gentle smile spread across Dai Chengfeng's lips.
Then, without hesitation, he reached out and scooped the tiny Qian Renxue into his arms.
"Ah~"
Startled by Dai Chengfeng's sudden action, Qian Renxue let out a surprised cry and began to struggle fiercely, her face turning red as she loudly demanded:
"Dai Chengfeng, what do you think you're doing?! Let me go!"
However, she soon realized, to her dismay, that her soul power had dwindled to a mere twenty levels, and her strength had become pitifully weak.
No matter how hard she struggled, she was powerless against Dai Chengfeng's strong and steady embrace.
"How could this happen… my soul power…"
Qian Renxue's mind was filled with shock and confusion as she looked at Dai Chengfeng. "What's going on here?"
Looking at the squirming Qian Renxue in his arms, Dai Chengfeng's smile widened even more. "I never imagined that at six years old, Xiao Xue would be so beautiful and adorable."
"You're so soft and squishy, like a little dumpling…"
As he spoke, he extended a finger and gently pinched Qian Renxue's rosy cheek.
"Damn you, Dai Chengfeng!"
Qian Renxue bared her teeth at him, angrily shouting, "Are you saying I'm not pretty when I grow up?"
"I'm Qian Renxue—I'm beautiful no matter what age…"
However, before she could finish, she suddenly realized something was wrong. Her eyes filled with confusion as she pressed on:
"Wait, wait, wait…"
"Six years old?"
"What do you mean by 'six years old,' Dai Chengfeng?!"
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