Unworthy

In the Elder Hall of Spirit City, Su Cheng slowly opened his eyes on the bed.

Various experiences in the Simulated World come one after another, then quickly integrate into the mind and settle deep in the memory.

The moment he returned to reality, he felt a very obvious change.

It wasn't because of a decline in power level; he had already prepared for that.

In terms of pure strength, Su Cheng from the two worlds are incomparable; they are not even in the same dimension.

However, thanks to his profound understanding of his own cultivation system, and the fact that he had been systematically integrating all the power in his body step by step from beginning to end, even though he only achieved a true breakthrough by burning his foundation in the end, it did not cause him to lose control.

The most intuitive feeling lies in the foundation.

The physical foundation in reality is far stronger than that in the Simulated World.

The enhancement brought about by the Five Elements Perfection was actually stronger than he originally understood.

Su Cheng extended his right hand.

Five pale, almost transparent streams of energy flowed between the five fingers.

Although he has not yet truly perfected the Innate Skill in reality, he is already able to easily condense the prototype of Innate Sword Qi based solely on his current physical condition and cultivation level.

However, his weakness is no longer his physical Bloodline Power, but his Soul Power, which he has not yet begun to cultivate.

[Main Quest Rewards Settlement (Settlement Ratio: 93%): Source Power Sample.]

[Free Exploration Rewards Result: Starlight Water Soul.]

The next moment, a reward notification appeared.

A surge of air currents appeared before him, and water droplets, without any fluctuation of power, condensed and then fell into Su Cheng's palm.

He stared blankly at the droplet, never expecting that the so-called "sample of Source Power" would be such a simple thing, emitting no special meaning or energy.

Of course, it's probably also because he doesn't yet have the knowledge to fully grasp the implications.

Even when observed with True Vision, no flaws or other components are visible. Although it was clearly condensed out of thin air, this tiny droplet is perfectly integrated, as if it were naturally formed, and hardly seems to be composed of energy.

However, Su Cheng discovered that the water droplet was constantly and gently trembling. If it weren't for the True Vision provided by the True Sight Eye, even with his perception ability, he wouldn't have been able to detect this ridiculously high tremor frequency.

But apart from that, he couldn't see anything else.

The only thing is that this thing resonates strongly with the light high in his mind's sea.

If this substance were injected into the True Sight Eye, it would surely be of great benefit to it.

But Su Cheng obviously wouldn't do that. Even if he were to, he would first have to roughly understand the essence of "Source Power" before doing so.

"Let's study it in detail in a couple of days. Right now, the most important thing is to consolidate the operation of the Innate Skill."

With a clench of his fist, the drop of Source Power instantly disappeared into his palm.

However, it is not integrated into the body; it is merely hidden in the subcutaneous blood and can be expelled at any time.

Even so, the slight oscillations of the water droplets never stopped.

This shock was extremely beneficial to him, even similar to Lorelai's Sea Calming Divine Melody, continuously strengthening his physical body. Although the improvement was small, it was endless and did not require his active control.

After dealing with the Source Power, Su Cheng thought of another reward he would receive upon completing this mission: "What is Starlight Water Soul?"

He first silently sensed it for a moment, then frowned.

He felt no other changes in his body, including in his soul.

Logically speaking, if it were a power beyond his comprehension, like the Source Power, he could understand it even if he couldn't perceive it.

"Starlight Water Soul"—judging from the name alone, this thing seems to be related to the soul.

Although he no longer possesses the special talent of a "Soul Scholar" in the Simulated World, given his current understanding of the essence of the soul and his control over Soul Power, there's no reason he shouldn't sense it.

"..."

After a long while, Su Cheng sighed and had no choice but to temporarily give up the idea of continuing the search.

Although he didn't know what it was, he couldn't feel any change.

The Pope's Palace, the Pope's private chamber.

Bibi Dong, dressed in casual clothes, was sitting cross-legged and quietly cultivating.

At this moment, if anyone were in front of her, they would be shocked to find that the Pope, who usually appeared sacred, majestic and inviolable, was now faintly glowing with a terrifying blood-red light under her tightly closed eyelids, and streaks of blood were spreading around the corners of her eyes.

On her hands, each fingernail grew five inches long and jet black, forming a stark contrast with her fair skin.

Her once noble and beautiful face now appeared even more terrifyingly distorted. Behind her, a faint black shadowy figure emanated, exuding an aura of extreme evil.

At this moment, Bibi Dong's body suddenly trembled violently, "Cheng Xue... Su Cheng... Su Cheng..."

With a muffled moan, she reached up and covered her forehead.

A searing pain swept over him, and glimmers of starlight seemed to shine through the shadows behind him, clearly distinguishing them from the eerie, gloomy colors.

However, at this moment, Bibi Dong had no time to pay attention to the changes in her body and even her soul.

Memories from another world flooded my mind like a tidal wave.

Not long ago, she seemed to fall asleep unknowingly during her cultivation, entering an exceptionally realistic dream, where she spent nearly twenty years of her complete life.

In that period of her life, she was also born into a commoner family but possessed extraordinary talent and also held the identity of Spirit Hall Saintess.

But the appearance of one person rewrote her future, bringing her a completely different life trajectory.

Gone are those painful experiences filled with regret and hatred, gone are those resentful feelings and endless nightmares.

Of course, he did not receive the inheritance of the Rakshasa God, but he also did not need the Godhood Inheritance.

There, her mind is clear and pure, her foundation is unparalleled, and her future is higher than that of the gods.

Between the fingers covering her forehead and eyes, streaks of tears had unknowingly seeped out, soaking her hands.

Those memories, that past, were not ordinary dreams at all!

That was a complete life experience, so real that it was like another version of yourself from another world.

This was the second time she had felt this way.

But unlike last time, this memory is more complete and lasts longer.

"Why, by what right..."

A slightly breathless soliloquy arose, filled with undisguised grief and despair.

Gradually, the low breathing in the confined room turned into suppressed sobs, and finally into heart-wrenching cries that echoed in the small room.

She knew who that person was.

Su Cheng.

That extraordinary young man.

The young man I had paid close attention to in real life.

Regardless of name, appearance, personality, or behavior...

Aside from their age, even their Martial Soul and the Self-Created Soul Skill they had used before had certain similarities.

Bibi Dong's body trembled slightly as she couldn't help but think of a certain possibility.

If that person had been born decades earlier...

Would things be different then?

The image of her daughter unconsciously surfaced in her mind.

The daughter who should never have existed.

Unlike myself, that child was much luckier.

She is like the younger version of herself in her dreams, with someone always around to make all the arrangements for her.

Just a few days ago, Su Cheng, under the watchful eyes of Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Sect and many elders of the Spirit Hall, risked everything to obtain a 100,000 Year Spirit Ring for her.

That's right, Su Cheng is that kind of person.

He never cares about other people's opinions, nor is he afraid of who his opponents will be. Once he sets his mind on something, he will definitely do it, only the means he uses will differ.

He doesn't care about other people's strength or status. He won't be humble and fawn over others because of his status as Pope, nor will he despise or ridicule others because of their weakness.

Even when Qian Renxue developed that inexplicable hysteria, Su Cheng never said anything about it.

Even the last time I dreamed of this person, he had risked his life to shield Qian Renxue from a potentially fatal attack.

However, the opponent he faced at that time was himself, who had already become a god...

Never, not even for a moment.

This made Bibi Dong realize it so clearly.

Su Cheng and Yu Xiaogang are two completely different kinds of people.

"Su Cheng ..."

After a long silence, a mixture of melancholy, struggle, tenderness, and longing flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes...

In the end, it all turned into a soft sigh.

It was all just her futile delusion; Su Cheng was more than thirty years younger than her.

Bibi Dong couldn't understand why Heaven was so unfair.

Even another chapter of life has to come to an abrupt end, Finale with tragedy and regret.

"... What about him? Did he go through the same thing? Does he remember everything that happened?"

After a long while, Bibi Dong gradually calmed down, lowered her hands, and revealed her still pale face and reddened eyes.

She took a deep breath and stared blankly at the dark wall not far in front of her, somewhat lost in thought.

"That's right, the Innate Skill!"

Bibi Dong's eyes lit up.

She didn't believe that the memory she had just experienced was fake, or that she had imagined it out of thin air.

She is Peerless Douluo of level ninety-nine and the inheritor of the Rakshasa God. Even if the strength she can exert is limited due to the divine test, the level of her soul and Spiritual Power cannot be wrong.

"Dream" is just a description; she knew that what had just happened was definitely not a dream.

As her Soul Power circulated and her bloodline fluctuated, constantly nourishing her bloodline and soul, Bibi Dong's aura gradually became more serene.

After a while, she stopped practicing her exercises and gently exhaled a breath of stale air, whether out of relaxation or sadness.

There is no problem with the Innate Skill.

If everything before was a lie, how could she have obtained such a profound technique?

This is the ladder to godhood!

"No, not a god..." Bibi Dong smiled self-deprecatingly, "He said that there's nothing wrong with being human."

Thinking of this, she was momentarily lost in thought again.

There's no mistake, that person is Su Cheng from another world, born more than thirty years earlier.

Because apart from Su Cheng, she really couldn't think of anyone else who could achieve this at such a young age and develop such a miraculous secret method.

In reality, Su Cheng has done similar things many times.

"Huh? This is..."

At this moment, Bibi Dong suddenly noticed a faint light flickering in her soul.

The light was like stars and the moon, radiating warmth.

Though faint, it was exceptionally resilient. Even within her malevolent soul, deeply tainted by the Rakshasa God's Will, it continued to emit light, unwavering and undisturbed, cleansing the filth deep within her soul.

In this light and warmth, the long-suppressed spirit gradually calmed down.

Although extremely faint, even this small gap was precious to her.

Bibi Dong gently bit her red lips with her pearly teeth. After hesitating for a moment, she began to try to perceive and control this cluster of starlight.

However, after trying for a long time, they received no response at all.

It seemed that it was not something that belonged to her at all.

"Well..."

With a sigh, Bibi Dong gave up on this futile attempt.

Her thoughts drifted back to Su Cheng, "Does he remember those experiences too?"

But even if the other party really remembers, what should I do, and what can I do?

Try every means to express your true feelings and make up for regrets?

"Stop dreaming..." Bibi Dong's lips curled into a bitter smile. "You're not worthy at all."

Not to mention the significant age difference between the two.

I am now filthy, evil, and I even have a daughter.

Even if Su Cheng really remembered, she didn't dare to admit it.

"..."

In a short while, many thoughts flashed through Bibi Dong's mind.

The scenes from the past kept replaying in my mind...

"Xiao Xue has her own mission, and Su Cheng has his own things to do. They are also too far apart in age. They are not a good match..."

Bibi Dong pursed her red lips slightly, "And... and I also promised that girl Zhu Zhuqing."

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