Douluo Dalu (Soul Land): Villain Life Simulator

In the Star Dou Forest, at its innermost core, an area almost impossible for outsiders to reach.

Di Tian, appearing as a handsome middle-aged man, stood silently by the Lake of Life as he often did, lost in deep thought.

The forest wasn't too far from Spirit City. As one of the most powerful beings to have resided on Douluo Star for hundreds of thousands of years, Di Tian was naturally familiar with Spirit Hall, the most dominant force in the human soul master world for the past millennium.

However, Spirit Hall's connection to the inheritance of a first-class god was something he preferred not to meddle with.

Yet, an incident from over a year ago left him somewhat unsettled.

A terrifying aura, brilliant and scorching like the sun, had emanated from Spirit City.

Ordinary people might not have felt it, but as the Beast God standing at the peak of Douluo Continent, Di Tian couldn't possibly be unaware of it.

The grand events of the Angel God and Sea God's ascensions to godhood remained fresh in his memory. He was certain that this presence wasn't related to the Angel God's successor, nor was it connected to the Angel Douluo from the temple.

History had repeatedly shown that humans were fond of infighting.

And during times when strong individuals frequently emerged among humans, it often marked the most flourishing yet chaotic periods of the soul master world.

This did not bring Di Tian any joy.

When powerful individuals fought amongst themselves, it was often the weaker beings in their surroundings who suffered before the victors were decided.

For soul beasts, essential resources for soul master advancement, such circumstances were rarely favorable.

Di Tian was acutely aware that Spirit Hall harbored a successor to the Rakshasa God. When Bibi Dong had entered the Star Dou Forest to hunt soul beasts, he had sensed her aura.

But because the Silver Dragon King had yet to recover from her injuries, and Di Tian did not wish to become entangled with the divine realm, he had chosen to remain uninvolved.

Now, with the addition of this new mysterious powerhouse, it was hard for Di Tian not to draw connections.

Yet, retreating had its limits. He couldn't sit idly by, allowing the soul beast race to suffer severe losses.

At this moment, he even considered whether to bring the two recently ascended 100,000-year-old soul beasts, the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, under his command.

Suddenly, Di Tian's head shot up, golden light flashing in his eyes as a powerful aura burst from him.

He had sensed a disturbance emanating from deep within the lake.

"Master?!"

Despite the slight joy on his face, Di Tian's emotions were dominated by surprise.

He hadn't expected the Silver Dragon King to awaken at this moment.

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In the depths of the lake

A colossal silver dragon, over a hundred meters long, stretched its body and slowly opened its eyes, which flickered with complex and unreadable emotions.

Memories flooded her mind…

The precise location of the Dragon Clan's Burial Ground, new insights gained from reshaping herself through reincarnation, profound methods of utilizing the Dragon God's power, the differences between her human form's godhood and her original dragon state, the anomalies brought by integrating the Golden Dragon King's bloodline, the unparalleled strength and flaws of reclaiming the Dragon God's complete power—and…

Those ten-plus years of experiences in the human world, and that one human.

The final image before her awakening flashed through her mind, along with the words he had spoken:

"See you in reality."

"Will we meet again?" the Silver Dragon King murmured softly.

Soon, a voice echoed in Di Tian's mind.

"Di Tian, have you heard of a human powerhouse named 'Su Cheng' in recent years?"

"Su Cheng?" Di Tian was puzzled by the seemingly random question but quickly responded, "No, I haven't."

Although Su Cheng's name had gained some fame on the continent due to the soul master tournament and his position as a Spirit Hall elder, someone like Di Tian, who had existed for countless years, wouldn't pay attention to titles like "Spirit Hall's youngest elder."

To him, only individuals capable of achieving godhood or reaching the level of a Rank 99 Limit Douluo were worth his notice.

However, he couldn't help but notice that the Silver Dragon King's demeanor seemed to have changed. Her emotions appeared more active than before.

Her voice had carried traces of anxiety and confusion—emotions she had never displayed in the past.

For the Silver Dragon King, even reuniting with the Golden Dragon King and achieving the Dragon God's full power had always been a calculated goal, never something to rush toward.

But Di Tian refrained from asking further questions, only inquiring, "Master, have your injuries healed?"

"…Not yet."

"Not yet?" Di Tian was taken aback. "Wouldn't awakening prematurely affect the recovery process?"

"It doesn't matter. I've found a better solution. But before that, I must wait for someone."

"Wait? For the person you just mentioned, Su Cheng?"

"Yes," the Silver Dragon King replied, her voice tinged with joy and faint excitement. "He's here!"

Di Tian turned sharply, barely noticing the strange shift in his master's tone.

Through the nearly impenetrable barrier surrounding the Star Dou Forest's core, a young human man walked through effortlessly, arriving directly before Di Tian.

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In the Divine Realm

At the center of a grand, golden hall, two pillars of black and white light stood silently, each containing a human-shaped figure floating within.

The eight-sided walls of the hall displayed countless flickering images, each representing stories and scenes unfolding across different lower realms.

This was the Divine Realm Committee's monitoring hub for countless planes.

At the moment, the two figures within the light pillars seemed focused on the same image, searching for something.

"…As expected, it's impossible to locate him." After a long pause, a voice sighed from within the white pillar.

"That aura only appeared for an instant. I even suspect he's deliberately baiting us."

"That's not out of the question. If he's managed to cultivate to such a level unnoticed, he must be adept at concealment. And if he's achieved such power, he likely knows of the Divine Realm's existence."

"Hmph. A sneaky individual like that is more likely to be an enemy than a friend."

"Evil God, don't be so quick to judge. Apart from him, isn't there another individual who gained power from the Sun Star? If my intuition is correct, that person seems to be a descendant of the Angel God."

"The Sun Star's power…" The voice from the black pillar hesitated. "How could such energy fall into human hands?"

"I don't know… Shura's here."

As these words fell, three beams of light—red, green, and gray—entered the hall and stopped before the black and white pillars.

The newcomers were none other than the God of Shura, the Goddess of Life, and the God of Destruction—the three Divine Realm enforcers.

"Greetings, Divine Kings."

"No need for formalities. You must have sensed it too. What are your thoughts?"

The three pondered briefly before the God of Destruction spoke first:

"Douluo Star's situation is extraordinarily complex. It's not just about the unknown powerhouse. Life once sensed the aura of the Child of Nature there. Moreover, the inheritance sites of the Sea God and Angel God are both on that planet. Even the Rakshasa once found a suitable successor there. Shura, I recall you also left an inheritance on Douluo Star?"

"Yes," Shura responded, glancing at the God of Destruction, his tone tinged with displeasure.

The inheritor of the divine position found by the Rakshasa God under their command was none other than the person Shura God had originally chosen as their successor.

The God of Kindness, standing within the pillar of white light, turned to Shura God and asked, "Shura, if you were to handle this matter yourself, do you have confidence in success?"

"No," Shura God replied succinctly.

"I see…" The two Divine Kings were unsurprised by this response.

To be frank, the current situation was unprecedented in the God Realm's history.

No one had ever managed to ascend to the peak of a First-Class God under their watch, remain in the mortal realm, and avoid detection until now.

Reaching such a level posed a significant challenge to the God Realm.

Even the most powerful beings, the Divine Kings, would be suppressed to this level of strength once they left the God Realm due to the universe's natural rules.

This meant that unless more than three Divine Kings descended together, dealing with the unknown powerhouse on Douluo Star would be nearly impossible.

However, having three Divine Kings leave the God Realm simultaneously could destabilize its balance. Moreover, a battle involving four First-Class God powerhouses would devastate Douluo Star, violating their principles.

Additionally, the mysterious power on Douluo Star, sharing the same origin as the Sun Star's energy, was at the Second-Class God level.

The strength of the Sun Star's energy was well understood among them. In terms of pure combat ability, it was no weaker than Shura God, the most battle-hardened entity in the God Realm. Furthermore, its attributes posed a natural counter to Shura God's power.

This meant that Shura God could not be among those descending, as their power would be restrained. One of the two Divine Kings would have to go instead.

After much deliberation, the five held a vote and decided to conduct a preliminary probe.

When the three Law Enforcement Gods departed, a serene voice echoed again from the white light pillar. "Evil, have you considered why someone could cultivate to such a level without being expelled from the plane or suppressed by the universe's laws like ordinary gods?"

"Speak plainly," Evil God responded.

"Do you remember how long we've served as Divine Kings?"

"About tens of millions of years…" The presence within the black light pillar seemed to understand the implication and replied decisively, "But your idea won't work. The desires of sentient beings are limitless. Without restrictions, it will only plant the seeds of greater disaster, bringing calamity to the universe."

"Perhaps," the voice from the white light pillar grew subdued, "but the decision may no longer rest in our hands."

An eerie silence followed, marked by an unspoken understanding. For a long time, no gods descended upon Douluo Star to trouble Su Cheng.

This outcome was not entirely unexpected by Su Cheng; it was one of the most likely scenarios he had anticipated.

Su Cheng remained unhurried. It was the God Realm that should be anxious now.

The two cultivation systems were fundamentally different.

Over time, Su Cheng would only grow stronger.

He was quickly digesting his insights from the final phase of his simulated world. With each passing day, he became noticeably more powerful.

Moreover, the God Realm was no longer a mystery to him.

Even the core secrets, such as the spatial structure of the God Realm, the formation principles of its central hub, and the methods of controlling the pillars of thought power, were things Su Cheng had almost fully deciphered.

The God Realm's potential responses were limited to a few options.

The Divine Kings might descend to confront him directly. However, this was unlikely, as his current strength was evident. Unless Shura God and the others found a way to bypass the universal suppression, sending one or two of them would be futile.

In extreme cases, they might try to destroy the entire Douluo Plane. Yet this was even less probable.

Through his simulated observations, Su Cheng understood that while the gods of the God Realm were rigid in their actions, they adhered strictly to principles. Even after countless years in high positions, they had not developed significant personal desires.

This peculiar behavior likely stemmed from the unique nature of "divine positions."

In this world, a god's power was tied not only to elemental energy but also to spiritual and faith-based energy. The single-minded emotions carried by different beliefs profoundly influenced the gods, leading them to pursue relatively pure paths.

The higher the divine position, the more pronounced this characteristic became. The divine positions not only empowered the gods but also acted as restraints on their hearts and minds.

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"So, you think they'll initiate negotiations with you?"

The silver-haired little girl following Su Cheng spoke with doubt. Her mature expression, contrasting with her youthful appearance, only made her seem more endearing.

"They probably will, but I don't have to passively wait. I might as well take the initiative to meet them."

"Are you planning to go to the God Realm and throw your life away?"

"Of course not. I have other methods. No rush—I'll cultivate for a while first."

While Su Cheng immersed himself in cultivation, quickly consolidating his vast accumulation of power, significant changes quietly swept across the continent.

The most obvious transformations occurred among the three upper sects.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had long sided with Spirit Hall, needing no elaboration.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan underwent internal strife, leading to the death of their patriarch, Yu Yuanzhen. Yu Luomian, who ascended to Title Douluo, became the new patriarch and also joined Spirit Hall.

The Clear Sky Clan faced an even harsher fate—Qian Renxue single-handedly eradicated their mountain gate, leaving their bloodline as a solitary ember.

Small ripples turned into massive waves.

Before large-scale wars erupted, the entire continent's landscape had already shifted fundamentally.

The elite academies—Godwind, Blazing Fire, Heavenwater, and Elephant Armored—became linchpins in their respective regions. They collaborated with the local Spirit Halls to infiltrate and influence high-level governance.

Three months later, when Spirit Hall officially declared the establishment of its empire, the two major empires suddenly realized the scale of its power. Spirit Hall now controlled the majority of the continent's territory.

Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, a pivotal force in the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Zhu Family, a top aristocratic power in the Star Luo Empire, openly supported the Spirit Empire.

The sudden upheaval seemed to occur in an instant.

While Spirit Hall's planning had spanned years, its rapid execution was largely attributed to the top-tier powerhouses within its ranks.

Other than the actions taken against the Clear Sky Clan, Qian Renxue and her allies barely had to lift a finger. Spirit Hall's overwhelming strength rendered resistance futile.

Qian Renxue's brief tour of the Heaven Dou Empire and Zhu Zhuqing's return to the Star Luo Empire as a newly ascended god were enough to shake both empires.

If not for the royal families' unwillingness to surrender and Su Cheng's aversion to targeting the weak, the unification of the continent could have been achieved even faster.

The restraint on Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing stemmed not from principles but necessity.

Whether Spirit Empire was established or Douluo Continent unified mattered little—it was far less important than their cultivation.

For both Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing, slaughtering the weak would harm their mental states and hinder their future growth.

As for Ah Yin, there was no need to even consider her involvement. With her temperament, she would only act to save lives.

Thus, only Bibi Dong was a suitable candidate for action.

However, as the future empress of an empire, it was beneath her status to personally oversee such campaigns, necessitating a more methodical approach.