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

“My parents were both harmed by the Holy Spirit Cult, and now their souls are imprisoned in the altar. I only beg you to release them. Although I was forced to join the Holy Spirit Cult, I have no excuse. I deserve to die…” After saying these words, Nana seemed to feel relieved.

Her bright eyes looked at Lu Cheng's back.

"Go."

Lu Cheng nodded slightly.

The latter stood up and jogged into the altar.

About an hour later, after a muffled sob came from inside, Nana emerged, wiping away tears from her eyes, and looked at Lu Cheng: "Sir, thank you for the time you gave me. There's no need for you to do it yourself..."

With that, she reversed her grip on the soul-guided dagger and slashed it fiercely towards her neck.

"Bang~"

But just as she closed her eyes, willingly facing death.

The Soul Guidance Dagger was knocked away with a bang and fell to the ground. Nana raised her head and looked at Lu Cheng with a slightly surprised expression.

"you……"

“I’m waiting for you, not to kill you.” Lu Cheng smiled. “You know who I am…”

"Gurgle~"

Nana swallowed hard. Yes, she did know who the young man was. She recognized him the moment she saw him. There was no way around it; the figure in the image crystal was just too dazzling and unforgettable.

"Nana, your martial soul is very special; it can become my shadow."

Lu Cheng stretched out his hand and looked down at the girl.

"I know your character, which is why I left you alone in the entire branch. Are you... willing?"

"A shadow..." Nana's eyes were blank for a moment, then gradually brightened. To become the shadow of a monster-level peer who only existed in legends... seemed... acceptable.

More importantly, once she is completely free from the shackles of the Holy Spirit Cult, she can truly begin her revenge against them.

"I am willing!"

Nana nodded heavily.

"This is..." In the next instant, a small, dark purple flower appeared in her palm, followed by Lu Cheng's leisurely voice: "Here, swallow it."

Do you still not trust me?

Nana felt a bitter taste in her mouth. She raised her long neck and swallowed the small flower without hesitation. But the pain she expected did not come. Instead, it transformed into abundant medicinal power, spreading to her limbs and bones. Her whole body gradually warmed up, and changes began to occur from the very core of her being...

"My soul power... has increased?!"

Nana exclaimed in astonishment, feeling the abundant soul power around her. She had already soared from level 54 to level 60. She only needed to acquire one more soul ring to become a true Soul Emperor, or even a level 6 Soul Master.

“I will…be forever loyal to you, my master.”

Nana knelt in front of Lu Cheng, her eyes burning with passion.

This is not only an increase in strength, but also a change in talent.

From that moment on, she had the confidence to declare war on the Holy Spirit Cult.

"good."

Lu Cheng smiled, gently pinched the beauty's chin, lifted her delicate face, examined her closely, and finally nodded slightly: "Not bad..."

"From this day forward, you will be my shadow."

As a ghost, he is an absolute master of assassination and infiltration. He will hone this girl into a sharp blade; it would be a waste to leave her untouched in the original work.

Feeling Lu Cheng's large hand gently caressing her cheek, Nana parted her red lips slightly, her ears flushed, but she still didn't say anything. Like a kitten, she took the initiative to rub against his palm.

The owner's palm is very warm.

The next few days.

Lu Cheng took Nana to the Demon Forest, where they happened to encounter a 100,000-year-old Evil Eye Tyrant. He then used it as the seventh soul ring for his double pupils, successfully advancing to the Soul Saint realm.

Tang Wutong always hid in a corner, glaring hatefully at Lu Cheng, but she dared not be arrogant anymore, after all, Lu Cheng's kick was merciless, and she was in pain for several days afterward.

She also realized that she was now in enemy territory, and Shrek Academy couldn't do anything about this kick, so she could only secretly insult Lu Cheng behind his back to vent her anger.

Meng Hongchen often came to see Lu Cheng, especially at night. Nana suffered greatly from this. In the dead of night, she could always hear some embarrassing sounds coming from the master bedroom, but she could only cover her ears and endure it.

As for Ju Zi, after visiting the palace once or twice, she immediately revealed Xu Tianran's interest in Lu Cheng and his request for her to secretly investigate Lu Cheng.

Inside the laboratory.

Lu Cheng patted Xuan Ziwen's arm, who was busy at work. The latter suddenly stood up, looked around, and said with a serious and nervous expression, "Are you leaving? I'll go back and pack my things..."

"No."

Lu Cheng reluctantly pressed Xuan Ziwen back into his seat.

This teacher has been quite jumpy lately, as if he's afraid he'll leave him in Mingdu and run back alone. He's got quite a few ties to the Sun Moon Empire now, so he's not all alone anymore.

Actually, he could have left much earlier, because he had already achieved, or even exceeded, his goals in the Sun Moon Empire: Xuan Ziwen, Ju Zi, Meng Hongchen, and Nana.

As for why it's been delayed until now and they haven't left yet...

It's truly because of the mortal world reflected in the mirror.

That's right, it was his good granddaughter Meng Hongchen who came up with the idea. Why not just drag Jing Hongchen into it too, and bring her to Liangshan? After all, the Sun Moon Empire is still all about imperial power.

If Jing Hongchen really betrayed the country, how would the Sun and Moon Emperor deal with him?

The answer is simple: kill without mercy.

Even if Kong Deming came, it wouldn't make a difference.

He had experienced it once in the simulation, and he knew just how serious the old emperor's paranoia was and how low his moral standards were. Therefore, with the idea of ​​doing something to the old emperor before leaving, he planned to join forces with Meng Hongchen to force him to join the Liangshan bandits.

As for the bandits, they are naturally from the Body Sect, and the evidence of treason should naturally be handed over to Jing Hongchen's closest confidant... Meng Hongchen.

This old man, who dedicated his entire life to the Sun Moon Empire, probably never imagined that he would be betrayed by his own granddaughter.

As for Xiao Hongchen, who is far away at Shrek Academy, he will make a special trip to take him away.

He knew Jing Hongchen's background. Although his combat strength was only among the top five, his scientific research was definitely among the top three in the Sun Moon Empire. Not to mention that he controlled most of the resources and secrets of Mingde Hall, making him a walking treasure trove of soul guides.

If we can really win over Jing Hongchen and get him to join the Body Sect.

That would definitely be a massive surge in growth.

Meanwhile, at the Body Sect, Senior Sister Zhang Lexuan and Ma Xiaotao finished cultivating the Body Manual and emerged from seclusion. Upon learning that he had come to the Sun Moon Empire alone, they were eager to rush over from afar. A series of letters left him speechless with their questions, and he could only keep reassuring her. Only then did the two stop pursuing the matter, telling him to go and return quickly and not to do anything dangerous.

He certainly wouldn't follow Huo Qubing's example and bomb Mingdu. He didn't have such a deep grudge against the Sun Moon Empire, nor would he do something so heinous.

But before he leaves, he will definitely give the old emperor of the Sun Moon Empire an unforgettable memory.

The next day.

Outside the gates of the Royal Academy of the Sun and Moon Empire.

In a hotel, Lu Cheng sat on the bed, calming his mind and adjusting his breathing.

Several dark figures entered through the window, lifting their hoods to reveal familiar faces, including Zhang Lexuan, while the rest were top-tier combatants from the Body Sect.

With the help of immortal herbs and the accumulation of nearly two years of experience, even among the Limit Douluo realm, his combat strength is not too bad. His second awakening of his Golden Rank Martial Soul allows him to easily deal with Long Xiaoyao.

As for the six elders behind him, their strength has increased dramatically in the past two years, with four reaching level 97 and two reaching level 98.

The threshold of Limit Douluo is simply too difficult to cross. Even if one consumes immortal herbs, one still has to slowly wait for the right time. However, among the two level 98, the Grand Elder has gradually touched the threshold of the limit. If he grits his teeth, breaking through the limit will only be a matter of one or two years.

As for Zhang Lexuan, she also successfully broke through to level 95 Super Douluo.

The second awakening of the original martial soul, Gold Rank.

Lu Cheng felt a little guilty looking at Zhang Lexuan's beautiful eyes, which were fixed on him. He couldn't help it; he still couldn't beat this "little sister"...

"I should have known better than to give him the eyes," Lu Cheng muttered to himself.

After all these years, they still manage to outdo him.

"Xiao Cheng, all of us old guys are here. When are we going to launch a surprise attack on Mingde Hall?" As everyone arrived, Du Bu Si, with his long, jet-black hair and a lifespan extended by a hundred years, asked with a grin. He was very fond of this little disciple and directly led the Body Sect to take off.

The already united and formidable Body Sect, with the blessing of numerous immortal herbs, rapidly expanded, reaching an unprecedented height in ten thousand years.

The many powerful elders around him all wore gentle smiles, showing that they all revered Lu Cheng.

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Chapter 187 Zhang Lexuan: Brother, I can't hold back anymore; A surprise attack on Mingde Hall

"I'll settle the score with you when we get back."

Zhang Lexuan parted her red lips slightly, whispered in Lu Cheng's ear, and gently pinched Lu Cheng's waist with her slender hand.

Even though she was nearly 1.8 meters tall, and wearing high heels made her even more imposing, and considering that she was a year older and stronger than Lu Cheng, she wore a sea-blue dress and had her snow-white swan neck held high. However, her tone and demeanor were like that of a young girl in the throes of new love, with a hint of affection and reproach.

The many elders of the Body Sect around them were not surprised. They exchanged pleasantries with each other, their eyes occasionally glancing at the two of them with good-natured teasing in their eyes, but they did not disturb the young couple's reunion.

"hiss……"

Lu Cheng's face twitched.

His face flushed slightly. So many elderly people were watching; how could this girl be so disrespectful?

He had intended to say a few words of criticism, but seeing the concerned look in the beautiful woman's eyes beside him, he sighed softly. He decided to follow his heart; the difference in their strength was too great. If he wanted to pull the beauty into his arms and spank her as he did in the simulator, that was probably impossible…

"It won't happen again," Lu Cheng said softly, changing the subject as he went. "Where's Xiao Tao? Why didn't she come with us?"

Zhang Lexuan glanced at Lu Cheng with her light blue eyes and said, "She hasn't broken through to the Title Douluo level yet. I told her to continue cultivating and not get involved in this."

Ultimately, this operation still carries a certain degree of danger.

Otherwise, there wouldn't have been only eight people, not even the six titled Douluo elders below them. It was supposed to be a blitzkrieg, and it would be troublesome if anyone dragged their feet. After the surprise attack on Mingde Hall, they had to retreat quickly and absolutely could not be detected by the Holy Spirit Cult, or give the Sun Moon Empire time to react.

"Brother, you're so perfunctory..." Zhang Lexuan didn't take the bait, but whispered in Lu Cheng's ear, a strange blush rising on her fair face. She had finally managed to awaken her martial soul a second time after honing her physical body at the Body Sect.

“Training the physical body is very hard and tiring, but when I think about how I can help you, I don’t feel tired at all.”

This meant missing out on too many opportunities to spend time with Lu Cheng.

Or rather... she couldn't hold back any longer.

"Ahem, well, since the operation won't begin for a while, I'll go to the rooftop to admire the moon first. The moon is exceptionally round tonight." Poisonous Immortal coughed lightly twice, didn't look at Lu Cheng and Zhang Lexuan, and jumped straight out of the window, disappearing from the room.

The elder's eyelids twitched. Outside the window, dark clouds completely obscured the bright moon, leaving it pitch black. Where was the moonlight?