Douluo Dalu (Soul Land): Villain Life Simulator

The newly appointed Rakshasa King was instantly defeated by Qian Renxue as soon as he appeared. Meanwhile, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had long since switched sides. The Heaven Dou Empire couldn't even muster a single Title Douluo now.

The only remaining soul master powerhouse, Tang Hao, had seen his cultivation significantly decline after losing his arm. He was now only slightly stronger than an ordinary Soul Douluo.

In this situation, the Heaven Dou Empire's last line of defense, its Royal Legion, was completely powerless against the invading forces of the Spirit Empire. The city fell in just one day.

Thus, the entire continent was finally unified. The kingdoms and duchies were no more, replaced by administrative divisions managed by the Spirit Empire. Initially, these divisions were overseen by branches of the Spirit Hall.

However, unifying the map was merely the first step in establishing the Spirit Empire.

In fact, given the Empire's current reserves of power, this was actually the easiest step.

The subsequent process of consolidating the various factions and redistributing interests was far more complex and difficult.

Such matters couldn't simply be resolved through brute strength. Unless one intended to be a tyrant and treat the empire as a fleeting experiment, careful planning and execution were necessary.

Fortunately, neither Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, nor Zhu Zhuqing were individuals reliant solely on their strength.

Bibi Dong, as the former leader of the Spirit Hall, needed no further elaboration. Qian Renxue had spent over a decade undercover in the Heaven Dou Empire, gaining considerable political acumen. Moreover, the minimal turnover among the Heaven Dou Empire's upper officials gave her ample room to maneuver.

As for Zhu Zhuqing, her origins in the Zhu Clan, deeply rooted in the Star Luo Empire, combined with her management experience in the simulated world, enabled her to provide substantial assistance.

On this foundation, combined with the Spirit Hall members scattered across the continent, while troublesome, the process wasn't insurmountable.

Three months later, as the Spirit Empire began to function normally, Emperor Bibi Dong implemented her first major policy—reforming the flawed cultivation method for soul masters. The revised Innate Technique was disseminated through major academies, allowing even ordinary people with zero innate soul power to learn it.

This policy elevated the new empire's reputation to unprecedented heights, effectively eliminating any lingering hidden dangers.

The revised cultivation technique, simplified and enhanced by Su Cheng, integrated the processes of condensing bloodline rings and breaking through bottlenecks. This eliminated the need for soul rings and instead relied on accumulated bloodline strength, physical vitality, and soul power reserves to progress.

While this reduced the upper limits of cultivation, it also made the process significantly easier, proving advantageous for those with less natural talent. It also effectively curbed the slaughter of soul beasts.

Talented soul masters were gathered at core Spirit Hall academies across the empire to study advanced techniques. Consequently, humanity and the soul beast clans could coexist with minimal fundamental conflicts.

With soul masters no longer dependent on soul rings for advancement, and external items like soul bones deemed detrimental to the purity of the body for higher-level cultivation, those practicing the Innate Technique were unlikely to risk entering soul beast habitats.

As for whether this would lead to an overpopulation of soul beasts, Su Cheng was unconcerned.

Soul beasts, with their innate limitations, developed far slower than humans. Their long growth cycles and severe bloodline bottlenecks meant they posed no immediate threat. Su Cheng had no intention of developing a cultivation method for them.

Additionally, soul beasts maintained their own ecological balance. Without human interference, they would still fight among themselves for resources.

Most importantly, Su Cheng had an agreement with Di Tian, ensuring the soul beasts under his leadership remained under control.

Although occasional conflicts between humans and soul beasts would persist, Su Cheng had done his part to mitigate interspecies strife, fulfilling his promise to Ah Yin and Su Yue. However, he wasn't about to completely shift his priorities.

Over time, as soul masters adhering to the traditional soul ring system realized the revised cultivation method's superior stability, prospects, and combat effectiveness, they would naturally transition to the new system.

As for the practice of cultivating True Force, Su Cheng chose not to make it public yet.

It wasn't out of selfishness but because Douluo Planet currently lacked the conditions for widespread adoption. Rapid proliferation of extraordinary power could destabilize the world and strain its population and resources.

When the time came, as Douluo Planet advanced and its people grew stronger, the matter could be revisited.

By then, humanity might no longer be confined to their home world.

The universe, boundless and infinite, held inexhaustible resources. Even when Su Cheng reached unimaginable heights in the simulated world, he couldn't see the edges of the cosmos.

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A few days later, Su Cheng sat cross-legged outside Spirit City. Before him stood a massive, menacing crimson sword embedded in the ground, radiating dense, bloody killing intent.

"Is this really okay?" Qian Renxue, sitting beside him, looked concerned. "Your True Force is intertwined with your soul. If the energy avatar encounters trouble in the Divine Realm, won't it affect your body as well?"

If not for the unique nature of True Force, Su Cheng wouldn't have been able to create an energy body connected to his consciousness by separating a portion of his power.

"It's fine. Even if I lose this energy avatar, my foundation won't be harmed. A few years of recovery will suffice," Su Cheng reassured her with a smile. Then, he channeled a massive amount of True Force into the Shura Demon Sword.

"If they won't come to me, I'll just go to them."

Soon, an energy avatar identical to Su Cheng in appearance but composed entirely of True Force and killing intent materialized. It stood behind the sword, gripping its hilt.

Interestingly, the Shura Demon Sword seemed to acknowledge the avatar, offering no resistance and even channeling Shura's divine power back into it.

"I'm off," the avatar said, nodding to Qian Renxue. Its expression, tainted by intense killing intent, appeared colder and sterner than the original.

Scarlet sword light effortlessly pierced the barrier of compressed origin energy, heading toward the world's center.

Far away, in a golden, radiant palace, five powerful presences surged in response to the sword's arrival.

The Divine Realm was vast, and even with the avatar's strength, it took a while to reach the Divine Realm Committee's hall.

The five Supreme Gods had long gathered, awaiting his arrival.

Su Cheng had seen these pinnacle beings before, though they clearly knew little about him. Their varied expressions betrayed their curiosity and caution. Yet both sides maintained calm, avoiding overt hostility.

Su Cheng casually tossed the Shura Demon Sword, which transformed into a streak of red light, returning to its rightful owner—the Shura God. The latter looked visibly surprised.

Borrowing the sword had merely been a means to enter the Divine Realm, as Su Cheng lacked the power to breach its barriers unaided.

"Su Cheng?" The God of Kindness, standing within a towering white pillar of light, greeted him warmly.

"Indeed," Su Cheng replied with a nod.

"Welcome to the Divine Realm."

"Thank you."

"Your power system is unique. It's neither suppressed by universal rules nor reliant on external environments. Is this a technique you developed yourself?"

"In a way, though there were some fortuitous circumstances involved," Su Cheng replied, observing the God of Kindness and the other deities.

Before they could probe further, he interrupted, saying, "Would you like to learn it?"

"..."

His words left the deities in stunned silence.

The gods had prepared contingency plans and negotiating strategies for this meeting. The God of Kindness's opening remarks reflected their collective consensus, intended to assert control over the conversation.

But Su Cheng's unexpected offer threw them completely off balance.

"What do you mean by that?" The God of Destruction frowned, suppressing his disquiet.

"Exactly what I said," Su Cheng replied, meeting his gaze. "If you want to learn, I can teach you."

"..."

"Don't worry about compatibility. With your level of power, you should be able to tell that my technique doesn't depend on faith or emotions. Regardless of your divine roots, you can learn it and gradually transition your power structure."

"..."

The gods exchanged bewildered glances, their divine senses abuzz with frantic communication.

Though Su Cheng couldn't discern their mental exchanges, he sensed the disturbance and remained composed.

He had no fear of sharing his methods.

From the initial refinement of the physical body to the development and perfection of the Nirvana Sutra, then to the culmination of Innate Force, and finally, the transformation into the cultivation of True Force, this was the path he pioneered and practiced. No one could surpass his mastery of this path.

What's more, he now possessed the Trajectory Eyes and had even glimpsed the infinite heights beyond. His vision was unmatched by any deity.

Even if, hypothetically, someone surpassed him, so what?

Could a predetermined future still be called a "future"?

The unknown—while terrifying—is also mesmerizing. Life with challenges is far more meaningful.

However, Su Cheng's decision to impart this cultivation method to them was not driven by such trivial expectations of a challenge.

Just like these supreme gods, Su Cheng had carefully deliberated over how to handle the Divine Realm before coming here.

Neither battle nor destruction were optimal solutions.

First, there was the issue of strength.

For now, he was far from the peak state he had simulated. He couldn't possibly fight five supreme gods at once, and without relying on the suppression of universal laws, even defeating one of them in a duel would be uncertain.

Second, there was the matter of time.

His gaze extended far beyond the Divine Realm; he didn't want to waste time confronting it.

While Su Cheng wished to grant freedom to all beings and restore the universe's spirituality, absolute freedom would only bring greater chaos. He was unwilling to bear such immense karmic burdens, as it conflicted with his principles.

The existence of the Divine Realm wasn't without merit.

If these gods could curb their overbearing desire for control, cease drawing power from the lower realms, and refrain from hindering the development of mortal planes—intervening only at critical moments—then preserving the Divine Realm wouldn't be a bad idea.

Thus, Su Cheng ultimately decided to negotiate with the Divine Realm, using this cultivation method as his bargaining chip.

"There are conditions." His voice interrupted the five Supreme God Kings' discussion.

"The Divine Realm's control over the lower realms is excessively strict. Everything has its limits. I don't believe the universe needs an organization perched high above to dictate the destiny of all beings. If you learn my cultivation method, you will no longer be constrained by the universe's rules. The world is vast, and you're free to explore it—but stop meddling so much in trivial matters."

"No." The Asura God, clad in menacing armor, spoke coldly.

As the god of "order," his stance was the firmest. In the past, even if he wished to venture out, he first had to pass on his divine seat.

In contrast, the others were not as resolute.

The Goddess of Life furrowed her brows, calculating the potential ramifications of this proposal. A trace of concern appeared on her face.

The God of Destruction and the Goddess of Kindness hesitated. The former had long been dissatisfied with the Divine Realm's stagnation over millennia and wondered if this new path might be beneficial for the Divine Realm.

The latter's thoughts were simpler, finding Su Cheng's argument somewhat reasonable.

The black light pillar of the God of Evil flickered. For all of Su Cheng's actions since entering the Divine Realm, his heart was clouded with suspicion. Yet his thoughts remained elusive, as though he couldn't fully grasp the underlying truth.

As he looked at the differing attitudes of the five gods before him, Su Cheng suddenly smiled.

He waved his hand.

In the next moment, an endless stream of twisted, glowing symbols filled the vast temple.

Though the content of these symbols was profoundly obscure, for the supreme existences of the Divine Realm, it was comprehensible.

A mere glance was enough for them to instantly comprehend—it was Su Cheng's cultivation method.

Immediately, confusion set in.

They hadn't even agreed to his terms.

But soon, the Goddess of Life's expression changed. She opened her mouth as if to speak but stopped herself.

The black light pillar flickered again, and the God of Evil finally realized Su Cheng's intent.

The Asura God roared in fury, "You—!"

"What about me?"

Su Cheng turned to look at him, his gaze deep and unfathomable like a bottomless pool.

Combined with the cold, resolute features of his current incarnation—tempered by the Will of Slaughter—his demeanor carried an eerie resemblance to that of the Asura God.

"This is my sincerity: offering you the benefits upfront. Isn't that generous enough?"

The five supreme gods fell silent simultaneously.

A blatant strategy.

In truth, Su Cheng wasn't giving them a choice.

By exposing this method within the temple, he ensured it could just as easily be disseminated throughout the Divine Realm, allowing all gods to study and cultivate it.

The Divine Realm had always maintained a strict hierarchy among its deities. But this hierarchy was due to the limitations of divine seats and the realm's capacity—not because second- and third-level gods willingly accepted their lower status.

Moreover, this method could free them from the constraints of universal laws, making it even more alluring.

Gods, too, have personal ambitions.

While the two God Kings and three Law Enforcer Gods might lack the desires typical of mortals due to their origins, other deities—most of whom ascended from mortal beings—were entirely different.

In fact, some gods harbored desires far stronger than mortals due to their connection with inherited divine seats.

For instance, the Sea God had always yearned for freedom, while the Rakshasa God thrived on chaos.

And those Primordial Sin Gods—driven by the nature of their powers—possessed emotions far more volatile than ordinary beings.

In the past, the deities of the Divine Realm united largely due to its protective environment and the promise of power and immortality.

However, if this True Force cultivation method were to spread, its allure would be impossible for many gods to resist.

By then, would their attitudes remain unchanged?

The Asura God's blood-soaked divine power surged violently, like raging waves. His hand had already gripped the hilt of his sword.

"I advise you not to act rashly. If you insist on attacking, I won't fear it. Destroying this incarnation of mine means nothing, but it would make us mortal enemies." Su Cheng glanced at him indifferently.

He then turned to the others. "The Divine Realm belongs to all gods. Other deities have the right to choose too. Don't you think?"

"Asura, calm down," the Goddess of Kindness commanded firmly. She then turned to Su Cheng and said gravely, "We understand your desire for change. You could join the Divine Realm first. If we work together for a time, perhaps we can find a solution that satisfies everyone."

This had been the plan they'd agreed upon earlier.

Given Su Cheng's strength, forcing him into submission was unfeasible. Negotiating terms and integrating him into their ranks seemed the best course of action.

However, Su Cheng's actions upon entering the Divine Realm completely disrupted their carefully crafted strategy.

"That won't be necessary. I have no interest in the Divine Realm. I despise being restrained and dislike restraining others even more," Su Cheng replied, waving his hand dismissively. "Goddess of Kindness, your path has reached a dead end. My strength, however, has no limits. Why should I join you?"

At this, he chuckled lightly. "Perhaps you should join me instead. I call it the Cult of Freedom. No one rules over anyone else, and there's no hierarchy. Wouldn't that be much more pleasant than the Divine Realm? Of course, if you insist on opposing me, we'll see whose growth is faster in the future."

The Goddess of Kindness sighed inwardly. Ignoring Su Cheng's mocking tone, she responded, "Su Cheng, do you know why the Divine Realm was created in the first place?"

"I'd like to hear it."

"The Creator split their own power to form the Divine Realm, intending to maintain order across the universe. Life and kindness established the realm's foundation, while destruction and evil formed its counterbalance, with slaughter embodying its order.

"After creating the Divine Realm, the Creator divided into five seeds, which took root and ultimately became us—the so-called Supreme Gods of the Divine Realm.

"Together, we represent the Divine Realm's authority and the power of the Supreme Gods."

After listening, Su Cheng nodded slightly. "Impressive, but irrelevant to me."

"Did you not understand my point?"

The Goddess of Kindness's previously calm tone now carried a hint of irritation.

Her explanation wasn't merely a recounting of history but also a veiled threat. She sought to remind Su Cheng that if pushed too far, the five Supreme Gods could combine their powers in a desperate gambit.

She couldn't fathom why Su Cheng—a being of obvious intelligence—would seemingly feign ignorance.

"No, I understand perfectly well. You're warning me about your potential combined strength," Su Cheng replied with a smile.

Not only did he understand, but he also knew better than the Goddess of Kindness herself.

For the five Supreme Gods to merge their powers, they would have to sacrifice themselves entirely, reverting to their original form. This would mean the obliteration of their consciousness—essentially a one-time gamble.

The God of Kindness naturally didn't know that Su Cheng had once witnessed the terrifying scene of this combined power firsthand.

Indeed, it was formidable.

The irony, however, was that this power seemed to violate a certain taboo, which triggered a hundredfold backlash from the universe's rules as soon as it appeared.

If things reached that point, Su Cheng would not even need to take action himself.

He looked directly at the pillar of white light and said calmly, "When it comes to the strength of power, I have my own judgment. There's no need for you to threaten me—it won't work. Moreover, I don't believe in the so-called 'Creator God.' Things are different now compared to the past. The universe, after billions of years of evolution, already has its own balance. It no longer requires any sentient being to act as an agent of divine retribution. The Heavenly Way is impartial, but once it is influenced by human desires, it ceases to be fair."

"You—"

"Don't interrupt. I am talking with the two divine kings."

The God of Asura had just opened his mouth when Su Cheng cut him off, his tone much firmer than before.

After the final battle in the simulated world, Su Cheng had gained profound insight into the five Supreme Gods.

In terms of combat power, the God of Shura was even superior to both the God of Kindness and the God of Evil.

However, perhaps due to the nature of his divine power, his intellectual agility fell far short of the two Divine Kings.

Su Cheng once again looked ahead at the two beams of light, one black and one white. "From a macroscopic perspective, there is no true 'justice' or 'evil'; right and wrong should not be decided by you. What you are doing, in essence, suppresses the vitality of the universe. To act as the enforcer of Heaven's will—who has that right? Neither I nor you. Heaven and Earth are impartial, treating all beings as straw dogs."

"Impartial?" The God of Evil sneered. "Heh, you yourself called it 'impartial.'"

"Wrong."

"Wrong?"

"From the perspective of living beings, it is indeed impartial. But if you position yourself from a higher-dimensional standpoint, speaking from that viewpoint would be narrow-minded and ridiculous."

"…"

The two Divine Kings were silent in the face of Su Cheng's seemingly disrespectful remarks, waiting quietly for him to continue.

"Those who act out of benevolence must shape and impose, showing favor and action. To shape and impose means things lose their true nature; showing favor and action means things cannot exist independently; without independent existence, there is no capacity to carry them. Heaven and Earth are selfless, hence all beings come into existence and perish on their own. Their deaths are not acts of my cruelty, and their births are not acts of my kindness. Precisely because it is impartial, it is selfless. Do you understand?"

"Heaven and Earth being impartial is actually the utmost fairness. So, this is what you meant." The two Divine Kings pondered these words, looking puzzled yet somewhat enlightened. "To say such words, your level of insight must surpass ours."

"These are not my words. The person who said them has a level of insight far beyond mine."

Su Cheng turned to look at the murals surrounding the temple.

They depicted not only scenes from the lower realms but also the various locations of deities within the divine realm.

"Putting aside what happens in the lower realms, just looking at this divine realm, it is also lifeless." He pointed to the places where several second-tier deities resided in the murals.

"Besides you innate beings, which of the deities who worked their way into the divine realm through talent and effort weren't exceptional, one-in-a-million prodigies? Who among them wasn't a hero in their respective worlds, a rare figure of their era? And now? Confined within the divine realm's prison for millennia without progressing, their spirit gradually extinguished, their potential forever capped—is this what you call maintaining the cosmic order?"

The two Divine Kings fell silent.

The divine realm was not, in fact, a completely peaceful utopia. Certain thoughts lingered in the hearts of many deities, rarely expressed only because they were suppressed.

If that weren't the case, there would have been no need to worry about the risks of Su Cheng spreading his cultivation techniques.

"Let me ask you a question," Su Cheng continued.

"If we consider the state of the universe as the cause of its past and the effect of its future,

"Suppose there were a wise being who could know all the forces of nature at a given moment and the position of every particle of matter, and who could analyze this data. Wouldn't the movement of the largest bodies down to the smallest particles be encompassed by a single, simple equation?

"Wouldn't this mean that, for this wise being, nothing would be uncertain, and the future would unfold just as clearly as the past?"

"…"

After hearing his words, not only were the two Divine Kings stunned, but the other three enforcement gods were as well.

They quickly grasped the deeper implications and felt a chill run down their spines.

Regardless of whether this so-called "wise being" truly existed, didn't it imply that everything in the universe, past or future, was predestined? This was akin to denying all possibilities for the future.

Yet, it seemed so plausible.

"No, the human heart is the greatest variable."

The Goddess of Life, who had remained silent, spoke at this moment. Her voice was soft and gentle, like a spring breeze bringing warmth and renewal.

"That's right," Su Cheng nodded. "But you aim to confine the human heart, which aligns with the scenario I just described, doesn't it?"

As for the other flaws in Laplace's determinism, Su Cheng had no intention of elaborating further. His purpose today was not to discuss philosophy or physics.

"…"

Even the God of Shura remained silent this time.

After a long silence, the God of Kindness within the pillar of white light spoke:

"We will consult the other gods in the Divine Realm for their thoughts and opinions. Additionally, we will attempt to study your cultivation technique. During this period, we will not interfere with any changes occurring in the mortal world. Your avatar can remain here to observe and facilitate communication."

Su Cheng nodded lightly, agreeing to his suggestion.

Since the God of Kindness mentioned "studying the technique," his intentions were already clear.

Switching to cultivating True Force was far more profound than simply broadening the limits of one's power.

For gods to abandon their current paths of cultivation meant severing their dependency on divine seats, which directly impacted the foundations of the Divine Realm.

From this moment on, the weakening of the Divine Realm was inevitable; the only question was how many gods would truly change their paths.

The decision made by the Five Divine Kings was likely a result of either having no alternative, being persuaded by Su Cheng's arguments, or perhaps because they themselves had long grown tired of their monotonous existence.

As for the true reason, Su Cheng had no interest in delving further. His goal was solely for the Divine Realm to gradually retreat into the background, allowing the world to thrive anew.

This was his answer to the world—a fulfillment of the "promise" he once made.

Ten Years Later, Douluo Star

With the unification of the continent under the flourishing Spirit Empire, its policies were being implemented and perfected, gradually resolving conflicts between humans and soul beasts.

Among the new generation of soul masters, cultivation methods that did not rely on soul rings as advancement standards were becoming mainstream.

In the core forbidden zone of the Great Star Dou Forest, within the subspace beneath the Lake of Life...

Su Cheng stretched lazily and sat up, glancing at the silver-haired beauty still sleeping soundly beside him.

Her sleeping posture wasn't the best; the thin blanket covering her had long been bunched up into a ball, barely concealing her chest while exposing her fair shoulders and a large portion of her waist and abdomen.

Two long, pale legs were bent and crossed, similarly exposed to the air.

"I'm going to Spirit City for a bit," Su Cheng said softly.

"...Alright."

The woman stirred slightly, finally cracking open a slit of her amethyst-like eyes.

"Go early and come back soon. Don't dawdle too long."

With that, she turned her back to Su Cheng, pulling up the blanket to cover herself. Her hand lightly stroked her abdomen as she said casually, "I don't mind, but your child is waiting for you to return."

"..."

Outside, Su Cheng saw Di Tian standing by the lakeside as usual, gazing into the distance, lost in thought.

The Beast God had once again achieved divinity—not as a god of this world, but by reshaping his form, re-cultivating, and regaining his divine-level strength through a new path.

Di Tian harbored no fondness for humans, and after his master had been taken by a certain someone, his dislike had only deepened.

But he had no choice. Without this path, he would have been stuck in the same cycle, forever bound and never truly free.

Even so, Di Tian had to admit that the human form was indeed more convenient—not just for cultivation but also for daily life. Most of the ferocious beasts he interacted with had grown accustomed to taking human form for their routines.

In terms of raw power, the human form couldn't match his original dragon body, but it was far more versatile.

Of course, Su Cheng's claims about the "Innate Dao Body" had always been met with skepticism by Di Tian.

Seeing Di Tian ignore him and continue his act of deep contemplation, Su Cheng couldn't be bothered either. With a flash, he left the Great Star Dou Forest.

Spirit City

Now, Spirit City was no longer the imperial capital. Located in a mountainous region, it was unsuitable as the empire's core.

Instead, it had become the headquarters of the Spirit Empire Academy—a sacred land for cultivation in the eyes of countless soul masters.

Whether they were new soul masters starting from scratch or veterans transitioning to the new cultivation method, anyone who practiced the Innate Arts was drawn to this place.

Upon arriving at the rear mountain of Spirit City, Su Cheng made no effort to conceal his presence. As a result, two figures were already waiting for him.

One was dressed in white, with golden hair cascading like a waterfall. Her stunningly beautiful face was calm and serene as she silently watched him.

The other had silver-gray hair falling to her waist, her expression stern and cold, with a faint smirk of disdain at the corner of her lips.

"Well, look who decided to show up," she said mockingly.

"He's probably here to teach a class. Once he's done, I bet he'll hurry back to see his precious darling," the golden-haired woman added sarcastically.

The two women looked identical, yet their temperaments were worlds apart. Despite their teasing tones, there was a trace of grievance in their eyes.

This wasn't just because Su Cheng had been spending so much time in the Great Star Dou Forest. It was also because Su Yue, the silver dragon, was pregnant with his child.

In the past, Qian Renxue had always yearned to have a child with Su Cheng. But despite the passing years, nothing had happened.

Initially, she hadn't thought much of it.

Given their current level of existence, conceiving a child was extraordinarily difficult—a process beyond the influence of mere strength.

The birth of new life was a profoundly mysterious phenomenon, one that even Su Cheng couldn't control.

Qian Renxue had consoled herself by thinking, There's plenty of time in the future.

But when she suddenly heard that the Silver Dragon had become pregnant, she was so furious that she nearly cut Su Cheng down on the spot.

"Su Cheng, when are you planning to leave this planet? I think Bibi Dong has had enough of being empress."

"I doubt it. That woman has always been ambitious. She'd never willingly give up power."

"True. We might as well let her stay here and rule over this continent by herself."

"Good idea. Su Cheng, what do you think? Didn't you promise us ten years ago that we'd leave?"

"..."

Watching the two argue, Su Cheng felt a headache coming on.

After negotiating with the Divine Realm, he had indeed told Qian Renxue that the world outside was vast and promised to explore it together someday.

However, with Su Yue now pregnant, it was clearly not the right time to leave.

The empire had just been established and was merely getting on track. Stability was still a long way off, and the Divine Realm needed time to adapt to its transformation, with Su Cheng's avatar overseeing the process.

These numerous entanglements made it impossible for him to leave at the moment.

Besides, neither Su Cheng nor Qian Renxue, nor anyone else, had yet reached the limits of their cultivation. Even this planet had room for further development.

There was no need to rush. They could always explore other worlds once they grew bored.

Still, leaving was inevitable.

The world outside might be better or worse, but it would certainly be more interesting than the unchanging existence they'd endured for millennia.

"Give it a few more years," Su Cheng explained. "Besides, I only said we'd go take a look, not that we'd leave Douluo Star permanently."

"Su Cheng, don't push it!"

"Fine, then we'll go without you."

"Wait! Don't get angry. Tell me what you want—I'll do my best to make it happen."

"Alright. We want children of our own. Be ready for that."

"Exactly."