173: Chapter 173 Shattered Divinity

In the blink of an eye.

High above, only the pale-faced Shui Binger and the equally unstable Qian Daoliu remained.

The two stared at Tang San opposite them, their faces grave.

Qian Daoliu said in a deep voice, "Little Binger, you and Xue'er must live on. Help Grandpa tell Xue'er, I... I'm afraid I won't live to see her child be born..."

As he spoke, the remaining Soul Power within Qian Daoliu's body began to burn.

"No!" Shui Binger exclaimed.

Qian Daoliu did not turn back, nor did he say another word, transforming into a streak of golden light as he charged toward Tang San.

Boom—

Golden light and red light collided violently, sending waves of energy rolling outward.

Yet in just an instant, golden angelic wings scattered across the sky. A gruesome wound tore open across Qian Daoliu's chest, blood gushing out as he gasped his last breaths, his body plummeting uncontrollably toward the ground.

"Grandpa Qian!" Shui Binger cried out, her eyes turning red.

She wanted to rush forward, but was blocked by Tang San's attack.

In the distance, Qian Renxue parried the Rakshasa Demonic Scythe with her sword.

Hearing Shui Binger's cry, she turned to look.

When she saw Qian Daoliu's figure, her heart tightened abruptly: "Grandpa!!"

Qian Renxue could no longer concern herself with Bibi Dong, her figure turning into a streak of light as she rushed toward the falling Qian Daoliu.

Her speed was astonishing; in an instant, she caught up to Qian Daoliu, caught him firmly, and descended back to the ground.

Qian Renxue knelt on the ground, holding Qian Daoliu tightly.

She frantically scanned her surroundings; the several elders had long since ceased to breathe.

"This... this is Grandpa Golden Crocodile, Grandpa Lion... have they all... all fallen?"

Qian Renxue's tears fell instantly.

She immediately looked down at Qian Daoliu in her arms, pleading through tears:

"Grandpa... how are you? Look at me, it's me, Xue'er. You must hold on, I beg you... please don't let anything happen."

As she spoke, she hurriedly channeled her Divine Power into Qian Daoliu's body.

However, despite the continuous flow of Divine Power, it was like a stone cast into the ocean; Qian Daoliu's condition showed no signs of improvement.

Qian Daoliu struggled to lift his heavy eyelids, and when his gaze met the tear-streaked face of Qian Renxue, it finally regained a trace of focus.

He forced a difficult smile to the corner of his mouth, his hand trembling as he reached out to stroke Qian Renxue's cheek.

"Grandpa..."

Qian Renxue hurriedly grabbed her grandfather's hand and pressed it tightly against her face.

"Xue'er... I'm sorry... Grandpa... won't be able to attend your wedding... and... and I won't see... won't see your child be born... You must live on..."

Qian Daoliu's voice was intermittent, his breath fading. Before he could finish, a mouthful of blood surged from his mouth.

The next second, the hand resting on Qian Renxue's face fell limply, and he completely ceased to breathe.

"Grandpa! No! Wake up! How could you leave me? Please wake up, Grandpa..."

Qian Renxue held Qian Daoliu's body, weeping heart-wrenchingly, her body trembling uncontrollably.

High above, Bibi Dong hovered in mid-air, the Rakshasa Demonic Scythe in her hand hanging by her side; she did not strike again.

Logically speaking, with Qian Daoliu dead, half her revenge was complete, and she should have been happy.

But watching Qian Renxue's devastated appearance, her heart felt stifled and panicked; she couldn't muster even a trace of satisfaction.

Just then, another faint presence fell from the sky.

Qian Renxue looked up sharply, her pupils contracting: "Sister Binger!"

She didn't have time to think, hurriedly waving her hand to release a gentle Divine Power, catching the falling Shui Binger, pulling her gently before her, and carefully supporting her back.

"Sister Binger... how... how did this happen?" Qian Renxue asked anxiously.

At this moment, Shui Binger was pale, blood staining the corner of her mouth, her presence weak, and her inner godhead had already shattered.

Just now, Tang San's Guanyin Tear had not only severely injured her but had also directly shattered her godhead.

Shui Binger's cultivation had plummeted to level 89, completely falling from the divine altar and becoming a Mortal.

"Sister Xue'er..." Shui Binger said in a weak voice, "You must flee. Tang San is too strong, you cannot defeat him, leave quickly..."

"Flee?" A cold voice came from above.

Tang San's figure appeared beside Bibi Dong, and he coldly snorted, "None of you will leave today. This Spirit City shall be your burial ground!"

Qian Renxue gently placed Shui Binger aside, using her Divine Power to protect her heart meridian, then slowly stood up.

Grasping the Angelic Sacred Sword in her hand once more, she raised her hand, the tip of the blade pointing directly at Tang San and Bibi Dong above.

She was prepared to burn her Divine Power and fight to the death.

"Hmph, die!"

Killing Intent surged in Tang San's eyes as he flashed forward, diving toward Qian Renxue.

"My child, I'm sorry. Mommy is useless and cannot keep you safe; I am not a good mother. A-Xuan... goodbye..."

The Divine Power within Qian Renxue began to burn, golden flames wrapping around her body. She smiled sorrowfully and whispered softly.

"Xue'er! Stop!" An urgent voice rang out.

Immediately after, a gentle force instantly enveloped Qian Renxue, forcibly suppressing the surging Divine Power within her.

Tang San, who was diving down, seemed to strike an invisible wall, his movements coming to an abrupt halt, his face full of astonishment.

Just then, a golden light flashed beside Qian Renxue, and Ji Xuan's figure suddenly appeared.

Upon seeing this figure, Tang San's eyes turned blood-red instantly, the Killing Intent around him almost solidifying.

"Ji Xuan! You finally decided to show yourself! Today I will take your life! To avenge Xiao Wu and my father!"

Ji Xuan ignored Tang San. His gaze swept over Qian Daoliu and the several elders, then over to Shui Binger, and finally landed on Qian Renxue, filled with heartache and guilt.

He hadn't expected that Qian Renxue was pregnant.

He had originally thought that after becoming gods, it would be difficult for them to conceive offspring.

"I'm sorry, Binger, Xue'er. I arrived too late."

Ji Xuan had naturally sensed Tang San and the others long ago, but he had been at a critical moment of his Breakthrough.

If he had interrupted it rashly, not only would he have failed, but he would also have suffered a severe backlash.

"A-Xuan... you've finally come..."

All of Qian Renxue's strength vanished. She threw herself into Ji Xuan's arms, tears streaming out once more.

"Grandpa is gone... Grandpa Golden Crocodile and the others are gone too... Sister Binger's godhead has shattered.

I was so scared... I thought I would never see you again..."

Ji Xuan held her trembling body tightly, raising his hand to gently pat her back.

"Xue'er, leave the rest to me. Go and take care of Binger first."

"A-Xuan, you must be careful." Qian Renxue looked up, her eyes full of worry.

"Don't worry." Ji Xuan raised his hand to wipe the tears from her face.

He then released Qian Renxue and looked up at Tang San and Bibi Dong in the sky, his eyes instantly turning cold.