Douluo Dalu (Soul Land): Villain Life Simulator

Su Yue nodded slightly, her gaze flickering with subtle emotions.

For a moment, neither of them spoke further, and the atmosphere fell into silence.

The heavens and earth of the God Realm brimmed with rich elemental energy. Even the faint breeze carried dense spiritual power. If someone from the lower realm came here, even if they restrained themselves from actively absorbing the energy, they might still be overwhelmed and explode due to the ambient energy.

Su Cheng's strength continued to grow at an astonishing speed.

He was certain that he had surpassed the realm of the God King. His vast and boundless spiritual consciousness was silently expanding across the entirety of the God Realm.

Neither the divine power pervading the realm nor the dangerous mechanisms and forbidden lands could pose the slightest obstacle to him.

His control over his power was also advancing rapidly. Yet, this did not alleviate the pace at which his potential was being consumed.

Once the initial eruption of power began, this state became nearly impossible to reverse.

Moreover, the growth in his understanding and control lagged far behind the rate of his power's expansion—a fact Su Cheng had calculated long ago.

After walking in silence for a while, Su Cheng suddenly said, "If you have anything else you want to say or ask, just go ahead. We don't have much time left for casual chat."

"..."

Su Yue's cheeks flushed, as if her thoughts had been exposed.

Noticing Su Cheng's calm expression, she felt both annoyed and stifled. In a low voice, she asked, "Those women… what exactly is your relationship with them?"

"You've held back this long before asking, huh? The situation is exactly as you think."

Su Cheng's gaze remained steady, his tone unperturbed.

From the way Su Yue had behaved since arriving in the God Realm, it was evident that her interest extended beyond just understanding the current simulation. She must have been thinking about many other things too.

At this point, Su Cheng no longer minded discussing matters of the heart.

His rapid ascension in power and cultivation had transformed his mindset, making him surprisingly thick-skinned.

Perhaps this state would fade once he returned to reality, but for now, he could even analyze himself as if he were a detached observer.

"As you've seen… Xiaoxue, Dong'er, Zhuqing, and Ah Yin—all of them share profound emotional bonds with me."

"…"

Su Yue shot him a complicated glance, seemingly shocked by his candor, and didn't know how to respond.

Seeing her reaction, Su Cheng continued, "Are you planning to mock or criticize me? That's fair—I understand that my behavior isn't exactly exemplary. Perhaps this is just a flaw in certain men, the inability to love only one person in a lifetime. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many exes in the world. I was simply lucky to win their hearts simultaneously. As for whether this is right or wrong, that's something time will tell."

"I can tell Qian Renxue isn't too pleased," Su Yue muttered, her gaze flickering with thought. "But given your abilities, do these matters even trouble you?"

"Someone once asked me a similar question, but emotions have nothing to do with power, right? People aren't objects or tools—they have independent thoughts and personalities. Each of them possesses unique qualities that make them special."

At that moment, Su Cheng turned to look at her. "What about you, oh great Silver Dragon King? Have you developed any interest in understanding human emotions?"

Su Yue's expression instantly turned cold. "What nonsense."

"Fine, if you're not interested, I won't press." Su Cheng shifted his gaze to the forest ahead. "We've arrived."

"This place is…?"

"Can you sense it? The other half of the Dragon God's body is here."

As they flew into the sky and looked down, they saw a tranquil lake about 500 meters in diameter at the heart of the vast forest, exuding immense vitality.

In the center of the lake stood a towering stone pillar, 20 meters tall, topped with a massive castle-like structure.

This was none other than the Divine Forbidden Land, the site where the Golden Dragon King was sealed!

Whoosh—

With a piercing hum, a sword beam shot from Su Cheng's hand.

Initially narrow, the beam expanded into a massive column of light, cutting down upon the tower with terrifying force.

At the moment he attacked, powerful auras erupted from the heart of the God Realm. In an instant, several figures arrived, led by the God of Shura.

Behind him followed a host of God Kings and first-tier deities.

Su Cheng cast a brief glance at them and looked away.

When he had first snuck into the God Realm, he had concealed his aura, avoiding detection. But with such an overwhelming attack, it was impossible to hide any longer. Almost instantly, the God Realm's higher-ups had assembled and arrived.

But they were too late.

The seal of the Divine Forbidden Land was broken!

Beside him, Su Yue transformed into her majestic Silver Dragon King form, her first-tier god peak-level aura spreading without restraint.

The God of Shura's brow furrowed under his mask, an ominous feeling growing stronger as he stared ahead, unwilling to make any rash moves.

Su Cheng's strength was now terrifying—far beyond what it had been during their initial encounter. Just a glance from him made every deity present feel as if needles pricked their backs.

And beside him stood the Silver Dragon King, her power rivaling that of a God King.

Moreover…

The gathered gods turned their attention to the forest below.

With a deafening rumble, the ground cracked apart, vast swathes of forest collapsing.

The towering structure at the center of the Divine Forbidden Land shattered, and immense fissures spread outward.

Crack—

The fractures extended rapidly, spanning over a kilometer in moments.

Golden light poured from the cracks, dazzling like molten gold.

Roar—

A deep growl echoed from beneath the earth, growing louder and more intense.

The furious roar carried feelings of excitement, resentment, and hatred, laced with a destructive desire.

Suddenly, with a thunderous roar, a golden pillar of light shot into the sky.

Boom!

A massive golden claw emerged from the chasm, smashing into the cliff edge and leaving a crater dozens of meters wide.

Boom!

Another claw followed. The mighty Golden Dragon King leaped out from the depths.

Its diamond-shaped scales gleamed brilliantly, its body resembling a weapon forged to perfection, radiating a sharp and domineering aura.

Its massive wings spread wide, and the spiked ridges along its spine gave it a fearsome appearance.

Its blood-red eyes burned with rage and madness, exuding an aura of pure destruction.

"Roar!"

Suspended in mid-air, the Golden Dragon King surveyed its surroundings with a ferocious gaze, its presence suffocating.

Unlike the Silver Dragon King, who inherited the Dragon God's elemental mastery, the Golden Dragon King embodied brute strength and indomitable physical power, rivaling the might of a God King.

Its crimson eyes locked onto the Silver Dragon King, glowing with greed.

"Same species, but you're far more beautiful than it is."

"Pervert."

"I'm just being honest."

Su Cheng examined the golden beast before him, offering a genuine assessment.

While the Golden Dragon King's appearance carried a rugged, aggressive beauty, Su Cheng clearly favored the elegance of the Silver Dragon King.

"Roar!"

The Golden Dragon King ignored their conversation, focusing entirely on the Silver Dragon King. Without hesitation, it lunged at her, moving with ferocity and speed rivaling the God of Shura.

"Insane?"

Su Cheng raised an eyebrow, exasperated.

Originally, releasing this creature was meant to create chaos in the God Realm, disrupt its balance, and probe the trump cards of the God-Kings as well as the true foundation of the realm.

But...

He glanced at the golden figure moving sluggishly in his field of vision and shook his head silently.

Relying on such a beast was, after all, futile. It was better to put it to other use.

With his current strength, he had no need for assistance.

Swish—

The next moment, under the horrified gaze of onlookers, the golden figure was sliced cleanly in half, then instantly disintegrated into a mist of blood.

That once-impenetrable, powerful body was as fragile as dough under the light of Su Cheng's blade.

At that moment, whether it was the opposing God-Kings or Su Yue, who was his ally, their bodies all stiffened.

A chilling cold seeped from the depths of their hearts, engulfing them entirely in an instant, causing a slight but uncontrollable shudder.

It was important to note that the Golden Dragon King was on the same level of power as them, with combat capabilities nearly equivalent.

Yet, such a being had been effortlessly slain in mere moments. How could they not feel an instinctive fear?

This had nothing to do with courage or willpower; it was a primal response of all living beings when confronted with the threat of death.

Su Cheng paid no attention to their reactions or emotions. With a wave of his hand, he summoned the dragon blood before him.

Soon, the vast amount of golden blood condensed into a small drop of pure blood essence.

"Try absorbing this. If anything goes wrong, I'll help you weather the tribulation."

Casually fiddling with the golden dragon blood in his hand, Su Cheng carelessly tossed it to Su Yue, then turned to face the higher-ups of the God Realm, led by the Asura God.

Standing beside him were the Good God and Evil God, along with the two enforcers: the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life.

"Asura God, earlier you told me that the purpose of the God Realm's existence is to maintain order and safeguard the grand scheme of the universe. But what exactly is this 'grand scheme'?"

Although his words seemed to be directed at the Asura God, Su Cheng was essentially answering his own question.

"You always ask others to protect the so-called grand scheme, yet this notion has nothing to do with justice or peace. At its core, it is all about strength. Even a group of fools can form their own 'grand scheme.' Unfortunately for you, I am now stronger than all of you combined. Therefore, I am the grand scheme."

"..."

The Asura God stared at Su Cheng without replying. He was not one to waste words.

If he had the upper hand, he might have engaged in dialogue.

But the overwhelming gap between them was evident. Arguing or pleading would make no difference now.

Exchanging glances with the other God-Kings, they all remained silent.

It was not because Su Cheng's words had persuaded them but because the situation had clearly reached a critical juncture for the survival of the God Realm and its deities.

---

In the mortal world, on Sea God Island, Su Cheng slowly opened his eyes.

The final simulation had concluded perfectly.

To put it mildly, his last simulated state was akin to unleashing a nuclear weapon upon the God Realm, utterly devastating it. His battles were nothing short of dimensional suppression.

As he awakened, an overwhelming surge of primal energy flooded his body, which he skillfully guided to match his current realm.

He no longer needed external energy sources, nor did he require places like the Yin-Yang Icefire Wells or the Blue Silver Grass Forest to improve his strength. No energy source could match the perfection of primal energy in aligning with his state.

The Eternal Sword appeared in his hand, and the unique seventh spirit ring shattered in an instant, dissolving into pure energy that merged with the vast primal force within him.

Second-tier divine peak. First-tier god. First-tier god peak...

Only when he approached the threshold of God-King did his advancement finally halt.

As for the dormant second martial spirit within his bloodline, he had learned from the lessons of the simulated world. He would not attempt to fully awaken it anytime soon.

At least not until his understanding and knowledge reached the corresponding level. Only then would he take that step.

Fortunately, it wouldn't take too long.

The final moments of breakthrough had given Su Cheng an extraordinarily profound insight into energy evolution. He only needed time to refine his comprehension.

Of course, even if he later relied on elemental forces like earth, water, wind, and fire to advance, his growth would not be as rapid as it was in the simulation.

The only reason he had managed to overwhelm the God Realm during the simulation was that he had burned all his life force and potential as fuel to ignite the energy "reactor."

In his normal, controllable state, though his advancement would still be fast, it would never reach such terrifying heights.

Whether he could ultimately reach that simulated peak again was highly uncertain.

Controlled energy evolution was incomparable to reckless energy inflation.

---

While Su Cheng was silently adjusting to his transformed body, a white-haired, white-dressed figure appeared soundlessly before him, her eyes filled with disbelief.

This man...

Not long ago, he was just an ordinary Soul Saint. How had his aura become so terrifying overnight?

Snow Empress was no fool. In a brief moment, she recalled her earlier encounter where she injured Su Cheng, and the intense reaction from Qian Renxue that followed. Her expression darkened as realization dawned—she had been played.

The relationship between these two was undeniable. Some conflict had clearly arisen between them, leading Su Cheng to feign weakness to win Qian Renxue's sympathy upon arriving at Sea God Island.

Humans truly are deceitful!

Snow Empress felt her fists clench tightly.

As the ruler of the Extreme North, she had faced constant setbacks since entering the human world. How could she not feel angry?

Yet what frustrated her even more was that she had no way to seek revenge.

She was proud but not reckless. Risking her life over this was unnecessary. The aura of the man before her was countless times stronger than Qian Renxue's.

As Snow Empress brooded, another aura surged from the forbidden grounds at the island's center.

Blinding, brilliant white light pierced the heavens, radiating an extraordinary presence.

Though its might was awe-inspiring, it was entirely controlled, emitting no stray heat.

This level of mastery over energy was far more terrifying than raw power.

"She... broke through again?!"

Snow Empress whipped her head around, her pupils trembling.

Before today, Qian Renxue had been incapable of such precision.

"Monsters... Both of you are monsters..."

The white light quickly dissipated.

Soon after, Qian Renxue's figure appeared in front of Su Cheng, her expression complex as she looked at him.

In the simulated world, after Su Cheng left for the Divine Realm, Qian Renxue returned to Spirit City to cultivate for a while. With the guidance Su Cheng had left behind, her understanding of the power of Blazing Sun advanced by leaps and bounds.

When she returned to reality carrying the Spiritual Core, her cultivation level naturally reverted to her true self, and her strength had grown significantly as a result.

However, compared to the fruits of her cultivation, it was the daily interactions with Bibi Dong that had the greatest impact on her.

"Xiaoxue, our energy fluctuations just now must have alerted the Divine Realm. I need to meet the Silver Dragon King—well, Su Yue, as you know her."

Su Cheng carefully chose his words while observing her expression.

He wasn't sure what had transpired between the others after he left the Douluo Star, but with Bibi Dong's emotional intelligence, she had probably smoothed over any tensions between them.

"You..." Qian Renxue opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

But she hesitated and instead said, "Go ahead. I'll return to Spirit City for now."

While they were speaking, Bo Saixi appeared nearby, silently watching them.

Su Cheng turned to meet her gaze. "High Priestess, I'm leaving now. If it's convenient for you, you could visit Spirit City. Perhaps..."

He hesitated before deciding to be frank. "Perhaps not long from now, I will be standing against the Divine Realm. Whether it will come to a full confrontation, I cannot yet say."

"..."

Hearing this, Bo Saixi lowered her gaze in silence, quietly sighing in her heart.

She had long been prepared for this day.

When it came to Su Cheng's stance on this matter, his attitude had never wavered.