Douluo Continent: We agreed on a simulation, but they've come to life?

Various soul-guided turrets of all sizes, compressed using spatial technology, were suddenly released. Their sheer number left everyone present speechless with amazement. If Xu Song was an iron fortress, then Lu Cheng was more than a steel stronghold.

Only at this moment did everyone seem to awaken.

Previously, he had been "bewitched" by Lu Cheng with just one level-seven soul-guided cannon.

What does it test to control the number of soul tools at the same time?

That's right, mental strength.

What makes you think that an opponent who can overwhelm you in terms of mental strength would be weaker than you in terms of the number of soul tools you can manipulate?

Looking at the countless dark cannon barrels opposite him, Xu Song's throat bobbed, a bead of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his face gradually became blank. It seemed like he was about to lose?

……

"What a strong guy..."

In the stands, Xu Song, who was blasted off the field, coughing up blood, was quickly carried away on a stretcher by a group of guards rushing out from the sidelines, while Lu Cheng, who had tucked away the cannon barrel, stood calmly to the side.

A glint of light flashed in Ji Juechen's eyes as he gently stroked the longsword with his hand.

"If I have the chance, I will definitely challenge him. It would be an honor for me to fight against such a strong person."

"Can you beat him?" Jing Ziyan retorted.

"I can't beat him." Ji Juechen nodded honestly. "He's very strong, very strong... but to become strong, you need a never-give-up heart. If you lose, then try again!"

Jing Ziyan was taken aback and rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"No matter what you say, you're always right, and I can't argue with you."

……

"monster."

In the rest area, after a quick bandage to her wound, a look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the girl with a bandage on her right arm. As a member of the Royal Soul Guidance Academy, she naturally did not want to be left unchecked and have that guy run wild here.

However, a glint of light also flashed in the girl's eyes.

He was exceptionally talented, had a good appearance, and was the same age as her.

Such a rare item would be a sought-after treasure anywhere. At her age, she was naturally tempted, but then she remembered that she was still under the control of the Holy Spirit Cult and that her future was uncertain. So she turned her head away sadly and went to lick her wounds in secret.

"..."

rostrum.

The dean of Mingdu Soul Guidance Academy slammed his fist on the table, his face filled with astonishment: "How, how is this possible?!"

"Old man, it seems that Mingdu Soul Guidance Academy is still far inferior to our Royal Soul Guidance Academy. I hope this exchange and sparring can provide some experience and lessons." Jing Hongchen's mouth was practically splitting with a grin, but he still tried to appear kind and magnanimous as he spoke with a smile.

"Hmph! I will come again!" The white-haired old man snorted coldly and left with a flick of his sleeve.

Jing Hongchen's meaning was, of course, that they were too weak and needed more practice.

But this guy who suddenly appeared out of nowhere is really...

“Brother, have you noticed? This guy… looks a lot like someone.” Meng Hongchen stood not far behind Jing Hongchen, her white hair fluttering in the wind, a smile playing on her lips.

"Who?" Xiao Hongchen asked excitedly, unaware of the meaning behind his sister's words. He was simply thrilled: "I never expected to finally meet someone who can rival this genius. Life won't be so boring anymore."

Meng Hongchen: "..."

Fool.

After making a sarcastic remark about her brother, the girl's silver eyes turned back to the still calm-faced guy. When you truly care about someone, even if they change their appearance, you can still sense a familiar feeling.

If before she only had doubts, now he was almost certain...

Familiar movements and expressions—many things cannot be changed.

Especially with that unforgettable memory from a few days ago, she recognized him at a glance. The two figures slowly overlapped, and a sense of absurdity gradually welled up in her heart.

That's really bold.

He actually dared to forge an identity and then single-handedly infiltrate the Sun and Moon Empire.

This is the absolute heartland and main base of the Sun Moon Empire, Mingdu, where countless Sun Moon powerhouses gather. Once discovered, let alone him, not even a mosquito could fly out alive.

However... it seems that only she noticed it.

Meng Hongchen curled the corners of her lips into a smile.

Her slender hand gripped the railing lightly, but gradually tightened its grip. "If I find out, you'll have to pay hush money to keep quiet, won't you?"

……

"Senior Brother!"

"Cheng Lu is invincible!!"

Lu Cheng smiled and waved as he met the fervent gazes of the crowd, then left with Ju Zi, Ke Ke, and the others.

Keke's face was flushed, and she jumped and skipped all the way, feeling honored, as if she, not Lu Cheng, had defeated her on stage.

Orange couldn't hide her surprise and kept stealing glances at Lu Cheng.

She had guessed that Lu Cheng was quite powerful, but she never imagined he would be this strong. He was definitely not a dullard like Teacher Xuan who only knew how to do scientific research, but a monster whose combat power far surpassed that of his peers.

Zi Mu's eyes also showed a hint of respect, which was a true recognition of Lu Cheng's status as the senior brother.

However, on the way back, they encountered an uninvited guest.

"Hey!"

Xu Tianzhen crossed her arms, her face cold, and glanced at Lu Cheng. She was surrounded by a large group of disciples from the Mingdu Soul Master Academy, but most of them were looking away, clearly feeling uneasy about Lu Cheng's powerful combat strength.

Faced with such a monster, only Her Highness the Princess could use her status to suppress it.

"You bastard, how dare you ruin my plans!" Xu Tianzhen said angrily through gritted teeth.

"I wonder what the princess means?" Lu Cheng smiled and raised an eyebrow with interest.

"Don't play dumb! You know what I'm talking about." Xu Tianzhen snorted. "Considering your ignorance, I'll spare you this time, but there are conditions! If you're willing to leave the Royal Soul Guidance Academy and submit to my command, then I won't bother you anymore."

"You're just a poor student from another province with no one to rely on, but if you manage to latch onto this princess's coattails..."

"Oh?"

Lu Cheng glanced at Wang Shaojie, who was hiding in the crowd but was still easily spotted, and a smile appeared on his face.

No wonder Xu Tianzhen found out his identity so quickly.

The latter hung his head, not daring to look Lu Cheng in the eye.

"What if I don't?" Lu Cheng asked calmly, his gaze fixed on Xu Tianzhen's angry eyes.

"no no……"

Xu Tianzhen was taken aback. Perhaps she was too angry before, which made her not pay close attention to this guy's appearance. But now that she was close to him, almost face to face, she realized that this guy seemed to be... quite handsome, especially compared to the group of guys in the royal family who were all dark-skinned. He looked fair and handsome.

Therefore, my brain went blank for a moment.

"Your Highness, isn't this going a bit too far?"

Another leisurely voice rang out, and the crowd parted to make way for the newcomer, who was short and stout with a large belly, but no one dared to underestimate him. The disciples all fell silent and bowed respectfully.

"Red Dust, Master Red Dust..."

Princess Xu Tianzhen felt guilty upon seeing the visitor. Her throat bobbed. She knew she wasn't in the right this time, and if this person went to her father to complain about her again, she might be confined to her quarters for months.

Who could blame him when he is the head of Mingde Hall, a capable general of the empire?

Although she was a princess, she was not stupid.

"Ahem, I just saw that this young man is very talented, and I was thinking of giving him more cultivation resources and some support..."

“Your Highness is overthinking it. My Mingde Hall never mistreats any genius.” Jing Hongchen interrupted directly, her tone leisurely, “But if Your Highness continues to openly try to win over my disciples, don’t blame me for filing a complaint with the Emperor!”

"I... Hmph!" Xu Tianzhen snorted, stomped his foot, and turned to leave. A group of Mingdu Soul Master Academy disciples who dared not speak loudly hurriedly followed behind, afraid of being beaten by this Red Dust Hall Master.

"Thank you, Master."

Lu Cheng smiled.

"Hahaha, as expected of a hero of my hall! You did a great job this time! I, the hall master, will reward you handsomely. Come to Mingde Hall tomorrow, and I will reward you handsomely!" Jing Hongchen laughed heartily, patting Lu Cheng's shoulder with satisfaction. For some reason, he seemed to have a strange sense of familiarity with the young man, a feeling that made him feel quite close to him...

With such talent, it wouldn't be impossible to cultivate him into a direct descendant of the Mingde Hall and a successor.

Chapter 180 Dream of the Mortal World: Time to Eat! (Two Chapters Combined)

"That beast Wang Shaojie, wait till I get back, I'll tell Teacher Xuan on him! Even though Senior Brother helped the Royal Academy win, he still sneakily sabotaged things behind the scenes. That's despicable behavior!"

On the way back, Keke looked indignant.

That guy was very conspicuous and was naturally spotted at a glance. But he pretended to be dead and slipped away with Princess Xu Tianzhen. Once he got back to the lab... he would definitely give her a good scolding.

Or it would be better to fire him and let him go.

Orange pursed her red lips. Although she didn't say anything, she meant the same thing. She really looked down on that guy. He was so stupid that he didn't even know how to trip someone up. And yet she was stuck in the same lab as this kind of person. If she got dragged into this mess later, she would have no one to complain to.

"Ha ha……"

Lu Cheng smiled, not taking it seriously at all.

In the original story, this guy was also a good-for-nothing. He was almost turned into an idiot by Huo Gua's mental shock. After recovering, he relied on his marginal status in the royal family to use the death penalty...

The imperial family is full of corrupt officials; how similar this is to the Ming Dynasty!

"Let's go."

Leading everyone back in victory, he continued to study the mental operating system. These days, he and Xuan Ziwen had been studying it almost day and night, always excitedly discussing their experiences together. Their relationship had gradually become closer than before.

"Here... this is today's progress and reflections."

Lu Cheng handed Shan Shan a freshly printed document to Xuan Ziwen, who had arrived late, and stretched, saying, "I need to go take a nap."

"You... offended the royal family?" Xuan Ziwen absentmindedly took the document, but his eyes showed some worry as he asked, "Should I try to pull some strings?"

"Hmm..." Lu Cheng was stunned for a moment. Offended the royal family?

In his impression, Xu Tianzhen was indeed very arrogant and willful, but her personality was also quite straightforward. Surely she wouldn't hold a grudge against him for that?

Or perhaps it's Xu Song who shouldn't be like this either.

Could it be that……