Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

Huo Yuhao felt confused. Though he didn't fully understand his situation, he knew he had to rely on the Haotian Sect. Only by becoming stronger could he take control of his own fate.

If the Haotian Sect accepted him, it would be much easier to pursue Dong'er at Shrek Academy openly. At present, he wasn't even in the same dorm as her. Without the Sect's backing, he'd have little chance of winning Dong'er's favor.

"Just a little longer. I need at least a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast to sacrifice itself for me to gain real power—especially a spiritual-type beast. Once my spiritual power increases, there's so much I'll be able to accomplish," Huo Yuhao mused. His Spirit Eyes would be useless without a strong foundation of spiritual energy.

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Even without releasing his spirit, Qian Ran was far ahead of the pack, running steadily without the slightest pause. Wang Dong'er, who had activated her elegant Bright Goddess Butterfly spirit, still couldn't keep up with his speed.

"This guy is as strong as an ox," Wang Dong'er muttered, slightly exasperated. Just watching Qian Ran run so effortlessly made her abandon any thought of competing with him. While she was already winded, Qian Ran barely looked tired; he wasn't even breaking a sweat.

Seeing Qian Ran's insane stamina made her worry. What if, like last time, he spent the entire night out with Tang Ya? Would Tang Ya have been able to get out of bed the next day? Compared to her, could she even keep up, or would she end up exhausted?

Wang Dong'er's thoughts ran wild.

She'd heard that for most girls, the "first time" was quick and hardly noticeable. But Qian Ran didn't seem like he'd be that quick!

"The Holy Light!"

Seeing that Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao were struggling, Qian Ran remembered his spirit's healing abilities. He released his spirit, and a radiant golden light bathed the entire class.

Everyone who had been reaching their limit felt a rush of energy. Just when they thought they couldn't go on, that holy light revived them, filling them with renewed strength.

"What is this…?"

For many, it was like seeing a beacon in the darkness; the scene was deeply moving.

Qian Ran's spirit had this power! Wang Dong'er stared, awestruck by the holy light from the Six-Winged Angel. Everywhere its light touched, it brought brightness and hope.

The healing aspect that he'd unlocked by helping Xiao Xiao had turned the Six-Winged Angel into a symbol of faith and inspiration. The people in sword-and-magic worlds often looked up to holy figures with such powers, worshiping them for the comfort they brought.

"This guy… it's unbelievable!"

"Why does his Six-Winged Angel seem so sacred?"

In the Sacred Sword Realm, Qian Renxue couldn't help but feel awe as she watched.

Qian Ran's spirit had a unique aura that made even her, a former Angel God, feel outshone. It held a power she had never possessed.

This holy light felt like a beacon of hope, warming those in dire need. In the past, the Angel Spirit had primarily been a powerful offensive force, embodying attributes of light, divinity, and fire. Qian Ran's new healing ability added a new dimension to it.

If he had lived a thousand years ago, the appearance of Qian Ran in the Angel Clan would have caused an even greater sensation.

"Watching him grow will be exciting. He has so many secrets," Qian Renxue mused with a smile. Qian Ran's talent outstripped even that of Tang San; his potential might take him beyond Tang San's achievements.

In Class One, the students all ran in step with Qian Ran, with no one falling behind. Following his pace, they didn't feel any fatigue but rather a sense of solemnity.

Slowly, the entire class matched Qian Ran's rhythm.

Even Zhou Yi was astonished.

The power of the Six-Winged Angel—was this what gave the Angel Clan the faith of so many a thousand years ago? In today's world plagued by dark spirit masters, a force like this would only draw people's loyalty and belief more quickly.

Would the Angel Clan rise again?

Would the Spirit Hall emerge once more?

Zhou Yi sighed with emotion. Unlike others, she harbored no resentment toward the Spirit Hall. Most noble families today were built on the foundation of faith in the Spirit Hall.

When the dismissal bell finally rang, no one had collapsed.

Everyone kept running, and Zhou Yi's face lit up with satisfaction.

"Today's performance was excellent," she announced. "All of you have passed today's training. No one will leave our class."

Zhou Yi's decision thrilled the class. They had far surpassed her expectations, and she had no desire to be the villain today.

If not for Qian Ran, many of them would have barely managed ten laps. Because of him, they had run more than Zhou Yi had ever thought possible. If this became the norm, then in three months, everyone in this class would be transformed.

"Yes!"

"Oh, thank goodness!"

The students cheered, especially those who had run the fewest laps and feared expulsion. Every student from Class One gathered around Qian Ran, looking up to him as their central figure.

If it weren't for him, many might have been sprawled out on the training ground, with some even facing expulsion from Shrek Academy.

"He's so kind. I bet he overheard that Teacher Zhou would eliminate some of us and wanted to help," one girl sighed, eyes shining.

"He's strong and kind-hearted. I can't help but like him."

The girls looked at Qian Ran with admiration. Most kept their feelings to themselves, knowing he was out of their league. For them, he would become a fond memory, a quiet crush that would fade as they grew.

Wang Dong'er also looked at Qian Ran with gentle affection. Listening to the other girls, she better understood his kindness. He was powerful, yet he always looked out for those weaker than him. She now had one more reason to love him.

Xiao Xiao, too, felt her resolve harden. She had been charmed by his kindness when he'd helped her before. Now, she was captivated by his warmth and determination. Even though he had an older girlfriend, Xiao Xiao was resolved to stay by his side, come what may.

(End of Chapter)