Douluo Continent: Starting with controlling Ning Rongrong and establishing the Holy Cult

Although... she didn't understand.

She now knows who the other person is and what they want to do, but she doesn't understand why they want to connect the two worlds, nor does she think it's good for her. She believes they are doing this to satisfy their own selfish desires.

As for what this selfish desire is, that brings us back to the reason for wanting to connect the two worlds, which she doesn't know.

So she asked again:

What is your reason for wanting to connect the two worlds?

"..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

Obviously, the other party couldn't possibly be unaware of the reason: he couldn't tell her, fearing that she would reject him if he did.

What could possibly make her seriously resist it?

In the Douluo Continent... well, she could even abandon the people on Seagod Island, let alone others.

Therefore, it can only be related to Lu Ma. The other party most likely wants to harm Lu Ma.

Poseidon thought about it for a moment and came to this conclusion.

Logically speaking, she could have dealt with the other party once they decided to harm Lu Ma.

However, she trusted Lu Ma quite a bit and didn't think the other party could do anything to him.

Moreover, she had other questions, so she suppressed the thought for the time being.

"You can't say? Fine, I won't pursue it. First, explain why you were able to leave me here. And where did Sima Xi go?"

"Poseidon asked."

"Thank you for your understanding, Master. The reason I was able to keep you here was because the passage between the two worlds was opened for a brief moment. Although it was unstable, I was able to keep you here by manipulating things a little during that short time. As for that woman... because you came, and a world cannot allow two identical consciousnesses to exist, she was naturally squeezed out after a certain period of time after you arrived. In other words, she has now gone back."

The person on the other end of the phone explained, but didn't give Poseidon time to ask questions.

Perhaps fearing that Poseidon wouldn't be on his side, he started setting conditions:

"My Lord, the reason you just mentioned for wanting to connect the two worlds is quite complicated, and it involves some of my own despicable selfish motives, which I truly cannot tell you. However, you can trust that it is in your best interest."

"If the two worlds are completely connected and the boundary disappears... Lu Ma will be pulled into the world that belongs to you. At that time, Lu Ma will no longer be the one you have been searching for. You will truly... be together forever in that world that belongs to Soul Masters!"

……

After listening to what the other person had to say, Poseidon fell silent.

These conditions did sound quite tempting for her to refuse.

For a moment, she actually wanted to accept it.

"Let's cooperate, Master. You possess all the authority Sima Xi has in this world. You are the only one who has access to the complete core source code of 'Black Douluo' after Sima Xi destroyed our game company. And I possess the algorithm that completely connects the two worlds. If we join forces, your wishes and my ideals will both be fulfilled!"

Seeing Poseidon remain silent, the opponent pressed their advantage.

Unwittingly, they had already elevated their own status.

Chapter 228 The Scheme Fails

Poseidon naturally noticed the hidden meaning in the other party's words.

From subordinate to collaborator...

She has so many thoughts, but she doesn't seem to care. If she succeeds, it wouldn't be such a bad thing.

However, she didn't think she could succeed.

"sounds good."

Poseidon spoke slowly, his voice carrying a deliberate hint of greed.

What should I do?

"A wise choice, Your Excellency!"

The other person's voice was filled with ecstasy.

"Go to the company immediately and use Sima Xi's highest level of access to the Black Douluo project team's location. I will guide you step by step through the specific path and operation instructions after you are connected. If all goes well, it will be completed very quickly."

"I understand, I'll go now."

After Poseidon finished speaking, she didn't make any move. She just kept watching until the phone showed that the call had ended.

The expression on his face then shifted from feigned greed to icy coldness.

"Ha...what a clever scheme."

She chuckled softly.

"The offer is tempting, but I forgot one thing. I'm currently in the same world as Lu Ma. Not opening the connection between the two worlds only benefits me. Although my body isn't the original one, my spirit is mine, and I can still be with Lu Ma forever. But if we open the connection between the two worlds... aside from those unstable factors, like Ning Rongrong, I'll have to compete with my real self."

"I probably can't compete with her. Competing with her would ultimately be tantamount to handing Lu Ma over to someone else. But why would I give Lu Ma to her? Because she is the real me?"

“I won’t agree to this, I won’t let this channel open. As for you… I will make good use of the opportunity you’ve given me.”

As she spoke, she changed her clothes according to her memory and prepared to go out.

She had to go to the company to complete the code modifications according to the other party's instructions.

only……

She doesn't do things exactly as the other person says.

She wanted to take advantage of him.

A fierce glint flashed in Poseidon's eyes.

-

The company's work area for the "Black Douluo" project team.

When Poseidon stepped into the area, the air seemed to freeze.

Poseidon was used to this. Her identity in Douluo Continent had allowed her to witness such scenes many times, where superiors inspected work and subordinates were extremely respectful.

So she naturally assumed this was normal and didn't recall that Sima Xi, in her memory, would never come to the company.

After all, those weren't very important memories.

"I have arrived."

She typed a few words on her phone and sent them to the "last person in charge".

The application was WeChat (WX). The other party added her after the phone call. This "last person in charge" is the other party's WeChat name, not a nickname.

"Alright, Your Excellency. I will now guide you step by step..."

The other person spoke one sentence at a time, and Poseidon followed their steps, searching step by step.

It has to be said that the other party's instructions were still too troublesome for someone who was not familiar with computers, even though the other party had clearly explained which interface to go to, approximately which line, what position of the English word, and what the key index was for modifying.

But Poseidon still found it quite difficult to complete.

She didn't even want to do it and almost asked him, "Since he knows so much, why doesn't he do it himself instead of letting me do it?"

The other party's answer was—

"There is only one copy of the source code, and it's right in front of you, Master. Even if I can tell what needs to be modified from the photo, the computer storing the source code is currently with you, and I can't access it. I can only provide guidance like this."

Simply put, the other party has the technology but no code, while Poseidon has no technology but has code.

Poseidon didn't know why the other party hadn't copied any of the code, but for the sake of her grand plan to block the passage, she didn't intend to investigate.

Time passed by little by little. During this time, Poseidon noticed that some employees were intentionally or unintentionally passing by her location, which surprised her.

She didn't care, because the things she was doing were more important.

After quite some time, the last person in charge finally reached the final step of providing guidance.

"Once the instructions are completed, the channel will be fully connected."

That's what they said.

The detailed operating procedures are still included.

Poseidon's earlier actions, though slow, were ultimately correct.

After several hours of fierce fighting, the other side lowered all their guard, believing that Poseidon would complete the mission according to his instructions.

So he waited for a while, hoping Poseidon would send back good news.

Unfortunately, he was overthinking it.

-

At this moment, the original game company building is completely deserted.

The seal on the door was removed, and inside sat a person grinning foolishly.

That was the "last person in charge".

He was already fantasizing, imagining that the connection between the two worlds would be opened, that he would send Lu Ma in, then send Poseidon back, and then close the connection so that Sima Xin could not return.

He also had his own ulterior motives.

He had no intention of letting Poseidon benefit. Everything he did was primarily for his own purposes.

As for why...

It's hard to believe, really.

The main reason he wanted Lu Ma to leave this world was—

Hey.

Jealous of every aspect of the Earth Horse, including intelligence, physical strength, and luck.

She was jealous of his experience in another world.

Etc., etc.

Now that you're in another world, just stay there and make the best of it!

He thought this as he inadvertently guessed Lu Ma's past.

After that, he began to study "that world".