Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as the Rock King Emperor, Wandering the Mortal World

Chapter 402: Morax, you've hurt another girl's feelings.

Tian Dou City, this once bustling capital, is now filled with unease and fear.

The Body Sect is gone?

Has the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School suffered a severe blow?

How could such news not cause panic?

At Zhongli's residence, a beautiful woman dressed in a golden dress was chatting with Zhongli.

"Guest Elder, you've gone so far as to disband the Body Sect to help me unify the continent. Can I truly shoulder such a heavy responsibility?"

Qian Renxue looked bewildered, her brows furrowed with a mixture of emotions—worry, sorrow, and inner turmoil.

Even if Zhongli never said those words, how intelligent was Qian Renxue?

If that weren't the case, why would Zhongli disband the number one sect in the world?

Qian Renxue is now only concerned with whether her abilities are sufficient to bear such a heavy burden.

"No one is born a leader..."

Zhong Li put down his teacup and said with a kind expression.

Everyone makes mistakes; who can be a perfect saint?

Qian Renxue said with a conflicted expression, "But, but I really, really..."

She had so much to say.

But they didn't know how to start the conversation.

In her "previous life," she didn't have such pressure; the people and the world had little to do with her.

Having embarked on this path in this life, I am somewhat troubled, for the burden is indeed too heavy, yet there is no one to share it with.

She couldn't find anyone else besides Zhongli to confide in about these things.

Seeing that Qian Renxue remained silent for a long time, lost in confusion, Zhong Li shook his head and sighed.

She was not from an ordinary background, nor had she ever experienced that kind of life, so it was natural for her to feel confused.

No one is born a saint, so it's normal for her to feel confused, given her age and limited experience with people and things.

"Xiaoxue, I know you have a lot to say to me, but keep it to yourself for now."

Zhong Li's voice was steady and reassuring. After Qian Renxue calmed down a bit, he continued, "The reason you are confused is because you have never been among ordinary people."

"By actively conducting research and participating in practice, and by actively engaging with ordinary people, your confusion will soon be answered."

As if remembering something, Zhong Li sighed and continued, "I was also confused for a period of time."

"???"

Qian Renxue was taken aback. Even someone as perfect as Zhong Li had ever felt lost?

She had a feeling that he was just trying to fool her.

"When I observe people closely, I discover their beautiful side, whether it's their laughter or their innocence..."

"Humans always have such a beautiful side. It is these beautiful things that have shaped me and Liyue."

At this point, a bittersweet look and a hint of nostalgia flashed in Zhong Li's eyes.

He no longer cared about right or wrong regarding the death of his close friend; he wanted to exterminate them all!

Either leave, or die!

Liyue is more like their "child." After 3,700 years of protection, the child has finally grown up and can finally lay down his burdens and wander freely in the mortal world.

Searching for fragments of past memories during this process is also a beautiful thing.

"Liyue is the kingdom that I founded with many close friends and immortals. It is the most prosperous and powerful kingdom on the continent of Teyvat."

Zhongli spoke with great confidence. With him present, Liyue was the most powerful nation, and no one from any other nation would doubt that it was the most prosperous.

Liyue is situated by the sea, nestled between mountains and water, boasting the best geographical location in the entire Teyvat continent, bar none.

This is why so many demons and gods resided here in ancient times.

"If you calculate the time, Liyue has been established for over 3,700 years."

"???"

"!!!"

Teyvat, Liyue, over 3,700 years ago...

Qian Renxue was stunned by these words, standing there dumbfounded.

My dearest friend, an immortal...

She had never met Zhongli's close friend, but she had met two immortals.

One named Xianyun, who always referred to himself as "this immortal," is now nowhere to be found.

The other one is called Xiao, who looks like a young man, standing at 1.58 meters tall, but doesn't talk much and calls himself the Three-Eyed Five-Manifestation Immortal.

This young man has lived for at least 3,700 years; no wonder he calls himself an immortal!

How could a human live this long?

Even if someone brings up Xiao's height, he just snorts and says it's disrespectful to the immortal master.

Such composure is truly extraordinary.

If even immortals are like this, what about Zhongli?

Are those monsters also from the continent of Teyvat?

No wonder that visitor from another world, Mr. Diluc, was so familiar with Zhongli and Paimon.

It turns out they were originally from the same world.

"Who...who are you?"

Qian Renxue spoke calmly. She had long suspected something, but lacked evidence, which was why she was uncertain.

Unexpectedly, Zhongli revealed his identity today, which really puzzled her.

Does it matter?

Zhong Li remained calm. The reason he revealed his identity was that he knew that as time went by, his identity would also be exposed. Why not talk to Qian Renxue first? It would be a way of being honest.

Furthermore, the titles he used, "Rock King" and "Emperor," were not something Qian Renxue could come up with casually.

What a coincidence!

Qian Renxue fell silent again. Yes, does it matter who Zhongli really is?

"No matter who you are, you are my guest advisor, my imperial advisor, and my Rock King Emperor!"

After realizing this, Qian Renxue had a sweet smile on her lips, and seemed to be in a good mood.

"No matter what I do, you'll help me, right?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's face showed a hint of anticipation, but what she received in return was Zhongli's silence.

After a long while, the smile on Qian Renxue's face froze and disappeared, as if she had understood something.

"I understand now. You haven't been helping me all along; you've been helping this so-called 'humanity' you speak of!"

"You think I'm the best choice, that's why you help and support me, not because I'm Qian Renxue."

"What you chose was never any particular identity; it was simply that I was heading in the right direction."

She should have known long ago, and she should have understood long ago.

After all, many of the things she did in this life were based on Zhongli's "preferences," so it was only natural that she would gain Zhongli's approval and help.

"Zhongli, I hate you!"

"But I think what you did has a point!"

"I'm leaving now. I will be a qualified emperor and lead the people of the entire Douluo Continent toward prosperity and strength."

With tears in her eyes, as if she had made up her mind, Qian Renxue left without looking back.

"Alas, my dear friend, I hope that a thousand years from now, you will understand how I feel right now."

Zhong Li sighed again and shook his head helplessly.

Suddenly, a gentle voice rang out, causing Zhong Li to tremble slightly.

"Morax, you've hurt another girl's feelings."

(End of this chapter)