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

It also provided benefits to everyone.

"..."

The atmosphere was silent.

Lu Cheng crossed his arms and placed them on the table. He turned to look at Emperor Tianhun, a smile playing on his lips: "So, Your Majesty, you are unwilling?"

"Willing? How could I not be willing..." Emperor Tianhun said with a forced smile, his face slightly stiff.

Although the Heavenly Soul Empire and the Body Sect have been allied for a long time, in the end, might makes right. The Heavenly Soul Empire's most powerful retainer is only level 97, and the total number of Title Douluo powerhouses can only be counted on two hands.

Compared to the Body Sect, it is naturally far inferior.

Therefore, the Heavenly Soul Empire is actually dependent on the Body Sect.

Although the Heavenly Soul Emperor felt somewhat stifled, he didn't harbor any displeasure and obediently sat back down, no longer interfering with Lu Cheng.

Seeing that the latter was so sensible, Lu Cheng smiled.

"In that case, from today onwards, Elder Jing will be the head of the Soul Guidance Department of the Body Sect, and all matters related to the Soul Guidance Department will be handled by him."

"..." Jing Hongchen crossed his arms and remained expressionless.

He wasn't particularly interested in the pie-in-the-sky promise Lu Cheng was making to him.

In a barren land for soul tools, how could he possibly develop a soul tool system all by himself? It's impossible. Those soul tool laboratories and equipment were built with real money. If he really wanted to create a decent soul tool system, he would be burning through cash.

No force can afford it, not even Shrek Academy.

"Here, this is all the soul guidance equipment and supplies we obtained from Mingde Hall, including rare metals, some of which are minerals mined from the far north. Please take a look..."

Lu Cheng chuckled and pushed several soul-guided diamond rings onto Jing Hongchen's table.

"..."

Jing Hongchen's pupils suddenly contracted.

She glanced at Lu Cheng in surprise, hesitated, picked up the rings, felt the amount of metal inside, her eyes gradually went blank, and she stared at Lu Cheng with a look of astonishment.

"You want me to take full responsibility?"

"Aren't you afraid I'll run away?!"

This kid's audacity even made him a little nervous. After all, he was a newcomer who had been tricked by Lu Cheng and ended up in this situation. It was impossible for him not to have any complaints about Lu Cheng.

But even under these circumstances, Lu Cheng still dared to entrust his entire fortune to him.

It's really...

“A-Meng and I are lovers, and A-Xiao and I are best friends. If you were to betray me, someone would surely try to persuade you to leave,” Lu Cheng said with a smile.

"..."

Jing Hongchen played with the diamond ring in his hand with a complicated expression. After a long while, he hummed softly and put it on his finger: "Okay, I agree. Don't worry, I will build you a laboratory that is no weaker than Mingde Hall in six months to two or three years. But the talent of the Soul Guidance Department is very scarce. Do you have a way to deal with it?"

“I have already established a Soul Guidance Department base within the Body Sect and am cultivating Soul Guidance Department talents. If you would be willing to serve as the principal, that would be even better,” Lu Cheng said with a smile.

Jing Hongchen's lips twitched, and she glared at Lu Cheng with annoyance.

They're treating him like a donkey.

However, I didn't feel any aversion to it.

After all, with his cultivation level, he's still in his prime at this age. What would he do after retirement? Take care of his great-grandchildren?

He certainly couldn't stay idle and planned to make a big splash here.

"Secondly, we will set up Awakening Centers in various places, starting with the entire Heavenly Soul Empire. If any local nobles disobey or cause trouble in secret... they will be killed." Lu Cheng said slowly, but the killing intent in his tone could not be stopped, which made Princess Vina shrink back.

This is... getting serious.

The entire Heavenly Soul Empire is a complex web of intertwined powers, with countless noble factions rooted there. They use the concept of "awakening" to hold the common people by the throat, forcing them to submit to them.

But what Lu Cheng is about to do has definitely threatened the interests of all the nobles.

But in the end, it all boils down to one sentence.

The strong are respected.

With the current power of the Body Sect, it is more than capable of crushing all those who struggle.

"Lang Ya will be in charge of this matter, is that alright?"

"I will obey the young sect leader's order!" Lang Ya was exceptionally energetic. With his burden of the Soul Guidance Department lifted, he could finally take a breather. As the head of the third-generation disciples, he was indeed qualified to take on this appointment.

A hint of ruthlessness appeared in his eyes.

He had been holding back his anger for a long time, but finally he could vent it.

"Alright, meeting adjourned."

Lu Cheng clapped his hands and said with a warm smile.

He and Ma Xiaotao haven't seen each other for a long time; it's time to rekindle their old flame.

As for the Hongchen family, let them enjoy their peaceful time together.

As soon as he left the palace, guards in golden armor stood outside the gate. Upon seeing Lu Cheng, they immediately saluted him with great respect.

The powerful figures of the Body Sect...

Lu Cheng waved his hand and walked straight outside.

"Xiao Cheng~"

But then a charming voice rang out from behind, mixed with joy and complaint. Lu Cheng paused, his body stiffening slightly. The next moment, a tall figure embraced him from behind, and a fragrant breeze followed.

"Senior sister..."

Lu Cheng was somewhat helpless.

"You've been gone for a year and a half. Do you know how I've managed during this time?" Wei Ling'er said resentfully, her large headlights slamming against the back of Lu Cheng's head.

A young girl and a young woman—a difference of just one word makes all the difference.

A woman in her thirties, once she's tasted the sweetness of love, becomes incredibly attached to her, far more so than a young girl in her twenties.

"If you are unwilling, then I will not disturb you any longer..." Wei Ling'er said with a disappointed tone.

"No, it's all the same." Lu Cheng wrapped his arm around the beauty's soft waist. Although it might seem like he was driving a big car, well... a big car is indeed much more comfortable than a small car.

It was as if it were surging and raging in soft waves.

The feeling of being surrounded from all sides...

Since that's the case, let's start with Wei Ling'er tonight.

"Hmm... Senior sister really likes you..." Wei Ling'er's pretty face flushed red. Seeing that no one was around, she lightly touched the ground with her long legs and led Lu Cheng straight towards Tian Dou City.

……

"Na'er, you mean..."

Inside the palace.

The Heavenly Soul Emperor said with a sullen expression.

"Father, do you mean you want to break ties with the Body Sect?" Vina saw through it all and idly fiddled with the ring on her hand, which was her token of love with Long Aotian, as she spoke.

"How is that possible!" Emperor Tianhun exclaimed hastily.

He knew all too well how dependent the Heavenly Soul Empire was on the Body Sect.

Not to mention that the Body Sect is now stronger than ever before. If he were to provoke those lunatics, wouldn't he want to die?

“Then you’ll just be your puppet emperor.” Vina smiled. “Although ‘puppet’ doesn’t sound good, it’s at least better than ‘the king of a fallen kingdom,’ isn’t it?”

"What do you mean?" Emperor Tianhun's pupils contracted.

"Do you think that with his talent, when he truly matures, coupled with the current Body Sect, any force on this continent can withstand him?" Vina asked quietly.

"..."

Emperor Tianhun swallowed hard, understanding his daughter's meaning.

That kid has big ambitions; he wants the entire Douluo Continent.

The other forces will be wiped out in the torrent, while only the Heavenly Soul Empire, which cooperates with the Body Sect, will survive even if it is just a puppet in the end. It may even take the opportunity to annex other forces and gain unprecedented territory.

"In that case, Father understands."

Emperor Tianhun sighed softly. He was not a person who liked to compete. He had a very low profile on the mainland and was far less like Xu Jiawei, who loved to stir things up. He was quite content with a simple life.

……

Chapter 203 The sun and moon royal family, a loving father and a filial son

Empire of the Sun and Moon.

Inside the solemn and majestic palace.

At this moment, however, there were many soldiers in armor, fully equipped with soul tools, patrolling back and forth with solemn expressions.

And at the entrance to the old emperor's bedroom.

A figure dressed in white walked out, shaking his head and sighing.

Xu Tianran, kneeling before the palace gate, prostrated himself before the figure, grabbing the hem of his robe, and cried out in anguish, "Imperial Physician, my father, what happened to my father?!"

However, the second half of the question was left unsaid: Is there any risk of being saved?

"His heart, lungs, and liver were all damaged to varying degrees due to his rage, and coupled with long-standing ailments, they have now been completely detonated. His Majesty is not a Soul Master, therefore..."

A flash of wild joy crossed Xu Tianran's eyes, but he suddenly kowtowed several times and said in grief, "Father, if I were here, I would have made you suffer such great humiliation. I would have risked my life to stand in front of you."

"Well……"

The imperial physician scratched his head, pleased with Xu Tianran's filial piety, but still said, "That's why he needs to rest. With the herbs I prescribed today, His Majesty has already fallen asleep peacefully."

Xu Tianran: "..."

His previously mournful face froze.

My eye twitched.

Can't you speak clearly?!