Qian Renxue's purple pupils locked onto the suddenly arriving Luo Yu.
Her cold voice sounded like the cry of a phoenix, filled with a lofty air.
"I thought you wouldn't dare to come," she said.
"Why wouldn't I dare?" Luo Yu chuckled.
Qian Renxue's gaze shifted to look behind him.
Luo Yu saw right through her thoughts, "Stop looking, there's no one else, it's just me."
Qian Renxue was astonished, "You've got the guts to come see me all by yourself?"
Luo Yu shook his head, "What I didn't expect is that you dared to wait here alone for me."
The temperature around them seemed to drop as cold colors radiated from Qian Renxue's purple pupils.
"What do you mean by that?" she asked.
Luo Yu yawned, "Just what I said."
Qian Renxue laughed, a cold laugh.
"You think there is danger in facing me?"
Luo Yu nodded seriously, "Yes, it's quite dangerous."
"What a joke," she scoffed.
"Bringing any soldiers or support would be a disgrace for me when dealing with someone like you," she said with indifference, her words dripping with arrogance.
The corners of Luo Yu's mouth curved slightly upward.
"You seem quite confident in yourself," he observed.
"It seems I need to teach you a lesson today, to let you know that being alone as a man and a woman in the wilderness can be very dangerous, especially for a beautiful woman like you."
Qian Renxue disdainfully said, "You have designs on me?"
Luo Yu scrutinized the Qian Renxue standing resolutely on the large stone, then slowly shook his head.
"Nice figure, full marks for temperament, and the face under the veil is probably not bad either. However, this prideful nature of looking down upon the masses, it needs some polishing."
"It doesn't match my aesthetics yet. A bit more gentleness would be good."
The judgment in the man's voice was especially grating to Qian Renxue's ears.
"Boom!"
Her aura exploded, and the large stone beneath her feet shattered into a web-like pattern of cracks.
Her beautiful eyes seemed ready to shoot flames, and her silver teeth clenched tightly.
"How dare you!"
"An ignorant man," she hissed.
"No one has ever dared to criticize me like this."
"Are you teaching me, Qian Renxue, how to conduct myself?"
Luo Yu's eyes remained calm, and he held up a golden envelope.
A playful smile appeared on his lips.
"I thought I was invited by a beauty to enjoy the moon in the wilderness together, but it seems I misunderstood," he said.
Qian Renxue replied coldly, "If you can survive my hands tonight, watching the moon together is not out of the question."
"But do you have the strength?"
Luo Yu said with a smile, "I remember you saying last time we met, if I defeat you, I could ask you to be my little concubine, right?"
"Yes, I did say that," Qian Renxue didn't deny.
"The thought may be beautiful, but the reality is cruel. Among the younger generation, no one has the ability to conquer me, Qian Renxue," she stated.
Luo Yu nodded. "Alright, then let's keep it simple and crude."
He gestured to Qian Renxue with a beckoning finger, "What are you waiting for, then? Bring it on."
Qian Renxue looked at Luo Yu's carefree confidence, her red lips curving into a strong sneer.
Her voice was apathetic, as if she saw through Luo Yu.
"I know you've obtained the Deity's inheritance; I even acknowledge that your talent is remarkable, enough to give me pause."
"That talent might be enough to make you arrogant before others."
"But in front of me, it's not capital for you to be arrogant."
"If you think just because you've obtained some Deities' inheritance that you are the chosen one, then I don't mind telling you today what real talent is. You will despair."
"Oh," Luo Yu replied simply.
Qian Renxue thought that revealing Luo Yu's biggest hidden secret would shock him, that he would be flustered and demand how she guessed it.
But she found him uncharacteristically calm, not showing a hint of surprise.
Then she suddenly recalled that the Divine Artifact of the Tiandou Empire was also taken by Luo Yu.
"If I'm not mistaken, your confidence comes from having obtained two Deities' inheritances," she theorized.
"Indeed," Luo Yu nodded.
Qian Renxue's heart skipped a beat, it was originally just a speculation.
After obtaining Luo Yu's confirmation, her heart plunged into shock.
Her unprecedented Divine Talent only consisted of a single inheritance, yet this man actually possessed two.
This sufficiently indicated that this guy's talent was extraordinary; otherwise, why would he earn the favor of two deities?
At this moment, Qian Renxue couldn't help feeling somewhat relieved. Thankfully, she had arranged to meet with this guy today, otherwise he would definitely become a formidable enemy on her path to godhood.
And to think that this guy would actually dare to foolishly show up. If he had been hiding and quietly growing stronger, even I might not be a match for him in the future.
Qian Renxue suddenly found it somewhat amusing, thinking this guy was an utter blockhead.
However, after learning of the man's talent, her murderous intent diminished slightly, and she began to covet his abilities.
Her beautiful eyes focused on Luo Yu.
"You healed the Snow Night Emperor, wrecking my years of undercover planning and destroying all the efforts I've made in nearly a decade. I should have killed you today,"
"But now I've changed my mind,"
"If you're willing to submit to me and join the force behind me, I can spare your life."
Luo Yu asked playfully, "What are the conditions?"
Qian Renxue replied, "Offer one of your divine inheritances as compensation for the damage you did to my plan."
"And you have to join us as well."
"What if I'm unwilling?" Luo Yu asked.
Qian Renxue's killing intent surged.
"Although I do admire you,"
"But 'those who stand for different purposes, do not work well together.' If you're unwilling, today you only have one path, and that is death. You have no other choice,"
"Don't doubt my words. Even though you have two inheritances, you've only just acquired them. If you stand against me, you won't even have a ten percent chance of winning."
Luo Yu retorted mockingly, "I think, you're usually not this talkative, are you?"
"Could it be that you've taken a liking to me?"
"Shut up!"
"Still slick with your tongue when your death is at hand,"
Qian Renxue scolded sternly.
"Do you know why this place is called Chenyin Valley?"
"No matter the commotion caused here, the sound will never escape. Don't hope for anyone to come save you."
"You only have two choices,"
"Submit or die."
Without a second thought, Luo Yu declared, "I choose—"
"Submission!"
Qian Renxue's lips under her veil slightly moved, revealing a smile.
She felt relieved that this man knew how to act according to the situation.
On the other hand, she felt some disdain; no matter how strong someone's talent was, she would never fancy a man who cowered without even fighting.
Qian Renxue's fair neck lifted slightly, as she reigned from a high position, looking down upon Luo Yu.
"Since you've chosen to submit, then present one of your divine inheritances to show your sincerity,"
"Follow me, and I will not treat you unfairly in the future."
Luo Yu had an odd expression on his face.
"You seem to have misunderstood,"
"Hmm?" Qian Renxue was puzzled.
Luo Yu's voice paused.
"The choice I made is for you—"
"To submit to me."
Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes froze, and she was instantly dumbstruck.
She had never imagined that the other party would dare to say such a thing.
A surge of anger burst forth in her heart and rushed to her brain.
She bit her teeth tightly.
"How dare you... How dare you be so presumptuous??"
"Presumptuous?" Luo Yu responded, surprised and laughing, "Wasn't it you who told me to choose?"
"Boom!"
"Die!"
Qian Renxue's golden boots stomped on the ground, her powerful legs erupting with astonishing force.
The large stone under her feet burst into pieces with a bang.
The golden silhouette, amidst the dust and debris of the shattered stone, charged at Luo Yu with raging fury...