Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I Am the White Emperor of Heaven!

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"Yes, the Killing God Domain!"

Snap—

Dai Chengfeng flicked his fingers lightly, and all the crimson weapons—whether fallen or suspended in midair—suddenly shattered into thousands of blood-red blades.

"I didn't go to the Slaughter City, nor did I rely on anyone's blessing!"

"This domain was forged entirely by my own strength!"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue stared blankly at the weapons formed from killing intent. "So it's truly… a self-created domain?"

"So strong…"

Qian Renxue clenched her tiny fists.

She prided herself on having a top-tier spirit, being born with twenty levels of soul power, and receiving direct training from her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, since childhood.

But now, facing Dai Chengfeng…

She suddenly recalled her grandfather's frequent mentions of talent—words that were once used to describe how she surpassed others. But now…

"Damn it!"

Qian Renxue turned her face away, her eyes filled with stubbornness. "I won't envy him…"

Before she could finish—

"I'm so jealous!"

Dai Chengfeng smiled as he looked at the tiny Qian Renxue in his arms, ruffling her smooth golden hair. His fingertips brushed through her strands, scattering faint golden sparkles.

"Alright, it's time for us to leave."

"Mm…"

Qian Renxue nodded absentmindedly, her gaze still lingering on those weapons.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone your secrets—not even my grandfather."

Dai Chengfeng paused slightly, looking at Qian Renxue. Though her eyes were unfocused, her tone carried a serious promise.

In truth, Dai Chengfeng wasn't afraid of Qian Renxue leaking his secrets; otherwise, he wouldn't have used the Life-and-Death Arena in front of her.

After all, he was only at level 34 now, and the Life-and-Death Arena was his trump card.

But in the future, that might not necessarily be the case.

Still, Qian Renxue's proactive assurance warmed Dai Chengfeng's heart. Smiling, he leaned down and gently kissed her forehead once more.

"Good girl, Xiao Xue."

"Jerk, stop bullying me!"

Qian Renxue's cheeks flushed red as she glared at Dai Chengfeng, her expression a mix of frustration and adorable petulance.

"Haha…"

Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly. Then, he raised his hand and waved it gently. The soul of the already-dead Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor slowly emerged.

Immediately afterward, a black magic array appeared in the air, as if summoned from the depths of the underworld.

Under its pull, the spider emperor's soul drifted toward the array.

In the blink of an eye, the array consumed the soul of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor. The entire process took no more than a moment.

After all, the domain was called the Life-and-Death Arena—a place of no retreat, no surrender.

Every activation and conclusion required a soul sacrifice; this was its rule.

As the soul of the Human-Faced Demon Spider Emperor was sacrificed, a black light enveloped Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue, distorting space.

When the light faded, they had reappeared in Death Canyon.

At this moment, Qian Renxue's body began to change.

Her once-tiny frame visibly grew at a rapid pace. Her golden hair cascaded like a waterfall, her youthful features gradually becoming refined, and her small figure grew taller and more elegant.

In just moments, she had returned to her nineteen-year-old form.

But she was still held in Dai Chengfeng's arms.

"You…!"

Qian Renxue instantly panicked and struggled. "Let me go, quickly!"

She pushed hard against Dai Chengfeng's chest. Since he didn't resist, she easily broke free from his embrace.

The moment her feet touched the ground, she quickly retreated several steps, putting distance between herself and Dai Chengfeng.

Lowering her head, she avoided meeting his gaze.

Meanwhile, in the shadows, Qian Daoliu had been closely monitoring the situation.

Seeing Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue emerge safely, his tense heart relaxed slightly, and he let out a deep sigh of relief.

But immediately after, when he saw Dai Chengfeng holding Qian Renxue, anger flared in his aged eyes.

"This Dai Chengfeng is so bold!"

The next second, Qian Daoliu's figure flashed, and he stepped out of the shadows.

Seeing her grandfather appear, and noticing the anger in his eyes, Qian Renxue immediately realized that he had witnessed the earlier scene.

Hastily stepping forward, she explained, "Grandpa, don't misunderstand."

"When we exited the domain, we had to stay close, or it would have been dangerous…"

As she spoke, her voice grew softer, her gaze shifting nervously, clearly feeling guilty.

Qian Daoliu naturally didn't fully believe her explanation—after all, what kind of strange domain would require such a thing?

But seeing his granddaughter, who showed no signs of having been forced, he could only sigh softly and refrain from saying anything further. He gave Dai Chengfeng a deep look—one part warning, one part scrutiny.

Then, his figure flashed, and he disappeared back into the shadows.

Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng silently mouthed a "thank you" to Qian Renxue, a smile playing on his lips.

"Hmph~"

Qian Renxue let out a soft humph, glaring fiercely at Dai Chengfeng.

Dai Chengfeng, looking at the tsundere Qian Renxue, chuckled and turned his gaze to the sky.

At this moment, the sun was setting, and the evening glow painted half the sky red. Night was approaching.

He turned to Qian Renxue and suggested, "It's getting late. Let's find a place to set up camp. I'll make you a feast…"

"As thanks for helping me out earlier."

At the mention of a "feast," Qian Renxue's eyes lit up. She couldn't help but recall the incredibly unique yet unforgettable taste of the fish she had eaten last time.

"Alright."

After a brief search, the two finally stopped by a clear river.

The river flowed gently, its surface shimmering with golden ripples under the setting sun.

After setting up the tent, Dai Chengfeng approached the riverbank. A surge of dark green-black Dark Wind Force emanated from his body, forming an invisible hand that reached into the water.

In moments, several lively fish were wrapped in the Dark Wind Force and brought ashore.

Meanwhile, Qian Renxue watched Dai Chengfeng from the side. Suddenly, some inexplicable thoughts flashed through her mind.

Hesitating for a moment, she slowly removed her shoes and lightly stepped her pale feet onto the smooth pebbles by the riverside.

Then, she sat by the water's edge, kicking the water lightly with her feet, splashing droplets of sparkling water into the air.

Carefully, she displayed her movements to Dai Chengfeng.

Her subtle actions carried a hint of unusual charm.

Dai Chengfeng, glancing over unintentionally, noticed Qian Renxue's behavior.

Strange—was Qian Renxue deliberately showing off her feet to him?

But soon, Dai Chengfeng shook his head. *Maybe I'm overthinking things…*

He turned his attention back to the fish, wrapping them in the Dark Wind Force and heading toward the camp.

"Not… what does he mean?"

Qian Renxue watched Dai Chengfeng's retreating figure, her expression one of astonishment, her heart full of confusion.

"Is he bored of me already?"

"Or… did I misunderstand?"

She wanted to ask, but the subject was too embarrassing. She simply couldn't bring herself to say it aloud…

Biting her lip, she put her shoes back on and followed Dai Chengfeng back to the camp.

By now, a campfire had been lit in the campsite, casting a warm glow around the area.

Qian Renxue sat on a smooth stone, watching Dai Chengfeng as he focused on preparing the fish. After a moment of hesitation, she softly said, "Dai Chengfeng, there's something I want to tell you."

Her voice carried a hint of melancholy but also determination, as if she had made a significant decision.

Dai Chengfeng paused his movements, raising his head to look at Qian Renxue. Curiosity stirred in his heart…

What could she possibly want to say that made her look so serious?

Dai Chengfeng stopped what he was doing and looked at Qian Renxue earnestly. "Go ahead. I'm listening."

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