Give Me Your Hand

Standing on the outside of the city wall, which was at least a hundred meters high, Su Yue gazed at the massive city not far ahead and casually asked, "Why do you seem so familiar with this continent?"

Half a year has passed since I left the Star Dou Great Forest.

Aside from spending over a month in the small town near the forest at the beginning, they subsequently passed through several villages and major cities.

The two traveled at a leisurely pace, stopping frequently along the way, and finally arrived at Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Although they are still young, their physical development is much faster than that of ordinary people due to their great strength, making them look much older than their actual age, like teenagers.

"I have a mouth." Su Cheng pointed to his lips. "I'll just ask and I'll know. Besides, I have a map."

As he spoke, he raised a roll of blueprints in his hand, a topographical map of the city distribution of the Heaven Dou Empire that he had bought a long time ago.

Upon hearing this, Su Yue glanced at him with a hint of suspicion in her eyes, which had returned to their original black color, feeling that his words were somewhat untrue.

But he didn't intend to delve any further, and instead began to examine the majestic city ahead.

As one of the two largest and most prosperous cities on the entire continent, Heaven Dou City has extremely high and wide city walls, all made of the hardest granite. Flags flutter on the city walls, making it look extremely spectacular.

On and around the city walls, a large number of soldiers patrolled and stood guard, each one fully armed and exuding a strong sense of menace.

"There are quite a few varieties."

Su Yue scoffed dismissively.

This kind of city wall, let alone being able to withstand top-tier experts, could easily be breached even by Zhao Wuji, who was at that level before.

Su Cheng chuckled lightly, "These things are meant for ordinary people. How many Soul Masters are there in the world, and how many Soul Saints are there? Ordinary people are the foundation of the empire. Without these external things, how can the dignity of the imperial capital be demonstrated? Rulers must consider all aspects to win people's hearts. You're thinking too one-sidedly. You should know that not everyone in the world can value inner qualities more than outer appearances like I do."

"Stop trying to glorify yourself."

The girl pursed her lips, too lazy to say anything more, and strode towards the city gate.

After traveling around these days, her words and actions have become more and more like those of a normal human being.

Although his eyes still held a predominantly cold demeanor, they had ultimately gained a touch of humanity.

Upon entering Heaven Dou City, Su Yue couldn't help but be amazed by the wide streets, shops on both sides, and pedestrians coming and going.

Although she spoke dismissively, she had to admit that the city was indeed quite prosperous, completely different from the main cities she had visited before.

In fact, it wasn't just Heaven Dou City; all the places she had visited before were constantly refreshing her understanding of the "human" species.

Whether it's clothing, food, housing, transportation, or various daily tools, there are so many things that I've never heard of or seen before.

As a naturally powerful race, Dragon Clan value the individual far more than the collective.

They have racial consciousness, but not such strong sociality.

If you can defeat the enemy on your own, why rely on others?

Since they are born with strong bodies and sharp claws, there is no need for them to make tools or do useless research.

When do you plan to break through to the Soul Grandmaster?

As they walked, Su Cheng suddenly asked.

With Su Yue's accumulated experience, she wouldn't need to spend too much effort on her early breakthroughs.

Once she feels her power is complete, she can begin attaching the Second Soul Ring.

Su Yue did not answer the question immediately, but instead asked in return, "How much Dragon God Bloodline do you still possess?"

"It's rare that you waited until now to ask. What, you want it?"

She didn't speak, she just looked at Su Cheng quietly.

Of course she wanted it.

If she could absorb enough of the Dragon God Bloodline, she wouldn't need to work any harder.

He will directly become the new generation of Dragon God, wielding the power of creation and destruction, and restoring the glory of the Dragon Clan.

"Then say some nice things to me. If it makes me happy, I'll give you more."

"Keep it for yourself."

Su Yue lowered her head, her black bangs obscuring her eyes, and gently stroked the back of her right hand.

Although some of the bloodline power from the previous two strands was used when advancing to Soul Master, there is still a considerable amount left.

As the strength of this body increases, the Silver Dragon King Bloodline is released, and the efficiency of nurturing the Dragon God Bloodline also improves; all that's needed is a little more patience.

Moreover, judging from Su Cheng's appearance, he doesn't seem to have any desire for the Dragon God Power.

Su Cheng seemed to see through her thoughts and laughed, "You're not so sure that I'll give you all my stock sooner or later, are you? That's the power of the Dragon God, the strongest being at the top of all living beings, as you say. Maybe one day I won't be able to resist using it."

"I can steal it."

"Ha, you're such a tiny little thing, yet you have quite the big mouth."

Su Yue ignored him.

Seeing this, he stopped joking and said seriously, "I do have quite a bit left, but it's definitely not enough for you to exchange for blood, unless you can give up the Silver Dragon King Bloodline in your body. However, I don't recommend you do that. The Dragon God Power is extraordinary, and it contains many contradictory and strange laws. With your abilities, I'm afraid you won't be able to grasp it. Rather than that, it's better to improve gradually."

"You can entrust these to me for safekeeping. Otherwise, if you die, wouldn't these bloodlines be lost?"

"Can't you say something nicer?" Su Cheng rolled his eyes, speechless. "Don't worry, even if you die, I won't. Wait until you surpass me in strength before saying such things."

"..."

"Besides, you don't actually think you can keep the pure Dragon God Bloodline safe, do you? You can't suppress your devouring instinct at all."

Su Yue pursed her lips and fell silent.

She knew it was the truth.

The allure of the Dragon God Bloodline was simply too strong for her; she couldn't resist the intense desire to absorb and evolve it.

This has little to do with the strength of her willpower; it's because her body is currently too weak.

"... Could you tell me where you obtained this Dragon God Bloodline?"

After asking the question, seeing that Su Cheng did not answer immediately, he continued, "Moreover, although you have not truly fused with the power of the Dragon God, I feel that your understanding of the Dragon God Power is even more profound than mine."

This was a question that had puzzled her for a long time, and she had pondered and speculated about it for a long time, but she just couldn't figure out the answer.

It is true that the Dragon Tomb contains a large number of the Dragon Clan remains, and there is also the Divine Core left by the Dragon God. However, it is already remarkable to extract even a trace of the Dragon God Bloodline from it.

Judging from Su Cheng's appearance, he clearly still has quite a lot of stock, so it's unlikely that he obtained it from the Dragon Tomb.

I originally thought that there was still a long time ahead, so I could slowly test and observe before making any further plans.

But at this moment, perhaps because of the other party's consistently dismissive and casual attitude, or perhaps because of the various forms of help they had given her during this time, Su Yue suddenly became too lazy to put in any more effort and simply asked directly.

Su Cheng glanced at her, and thinking of the extreme desire for the Dragon God Bloodline that Su Yue often showed, he stopped after a moment of contemplation.

He then looked around and said, "Let's find another place to sit and talk."

After saying that, he walked ahead towards the teahouse not far away, and Su Yue followed silently behind him, seemingly lost in thought.

In the quiet, private room, each of them had a cup of fragrant tea in front of them, with wisps of steam rising and spreading, filling the room with the aroma of tea.

Shops located in Heaven Dou City naturally have excellent environments. The soundproof walls made of high-quality materials completely isolate the noise and sounds from the outside world, creating a world of their own.

Of course, given their level of perception, this soundproofing effect wouldn't have a significant impact.

Su Cheng picked up his cup, took a sip, then smacked his lips and commented, "So-so."

He then looked at Su Yue, who was sitting upright and motionless opposite him, and asked, "Don't you want to try some?"

The girl shook her head, showing no interest in these things whatsoever, and said indifferently, "Just the desire for food."

"In life, we should always know how to enjoy ourselves; there is more to life than just self-cultivation."

"..."

Su Yue stared blankly at the rising smoke above the teacup in front of her, her eyes somewhat dazed.

Did you enjoy it?

Right now, she has neither the time nor the right to enjoy it.

Su Cheng didn't think much of it. After taking a sip of tea, he tapped the table lightly with his finger and asked in a deep voice, "Su Yue, do you think strength or knowledge is more important?"

Upon hearing this, Su Yue's eyes flickered slightly, but she did not answer the question.

Of course, strength is more important.

With power, one can reclaim everything lost in the past.

As for knowledge?

What is that?

Dragon Clan never learn that kind of thing, nor do they bother to understand it.

But she guessed that this was probably not the answer Su Cheng wanted, so she simply remained silent.

However, Su Cheng did not expect to get a response from her.

He glanced at her and continued, "Having knowledge means having power, but the reverse is not necessarily true."

"Whether it's Soul Power or the Dragon God Power, they are merely tools for manifesting and applying the laws. In fact, Soul Power originates from the Dragon God Power. But do you see any impact from that?"

"Even though humans are far inferior to the Dragon Clan in terms of physique, they can still catch up with and surpass Dragon Clan with their Martial Soul and Soul Ring, and there are even powerful beings who have achieved God-level status."

"What I'm telling you is that if you can understand the nature of all forces and comprehend the laws governing them, everything else is just a bonus."

"Moreover, the more knowledge you learn and understand, the easier it is to apply it to other areas, and it will be much easier to master other abilities. This is why I was able to understand the Dragon God Power."

Su Cheng gazed at her, his tone earnest and serious, "Su Yue, have you ever considered that if you truly possess the confidence to return to your peak, would you still fear failure?"

"..."

Su Yue clenched her fists silently on her lap, her delicate eyebrows furrowing slightly.

She wanted to refute it, but she was powerless to do so.

She was indeed afraid of failure and afraid of losing her power.

This renovation was a gamble she had no choice but to take.

She was persuaded by Su Cheng because she had waited too long and lacked confidence in her future.

Especially after she saw that trace of pure Dragon God Bloodline, the scales in her heart tipped completely.

"... Why is it that you, as an avatar of the Dragon God, have spent hundreds of thousands of years unable to make up for those missing origins? To tell you the truth, when I first came to this world, I was much weaker than you are now, and I didn't have the huge amount of energy accumulated in the past as Qidian like you do."

"But in less than six years, I have acquired strength comparable to the Limit Douluo level in your world. What makes me think I can do that?"

Su Yue opened her eyes wide in surprise.

She knew that Su Cheng's body was not very old.

That's why she believed Su Cheng's claim that he "came from another world".

Because she couldn't think of any other reason why a child could possess such power.

No one can be that genius.

Even so, Su Yue did not expect that the other party would reach such a height in such a short time.

Even with the foundation she built during the Silver Dragon King era as an energy reserve, she wouldn't dare to be certain that she could become Limit Douluo in such a short time.

Little did she know that Su Cheng had actually exaggerated somewhat.

The Simulator's ability to replicate True Power and physique plays a crucial role in this process.

However, even without these, it wouldn't be too difficult for him to cultivate Innate Power as a transition.

"Well, actually, in this place, you can consider changing back to your previous appearance. Anyway, no one can see you, so you don't have to worry about attracting attention."

"..."

Su Yue, who was listening intently, almost lost her composure when she heard him say that. Her eyes twitched slightly, and then she lowered her head, too lazy to respond.

Seeing that the other party ignored him, Su Cheng sighed with some regret.

He didn't think he had any strange thoughts. After all, she was just a little loli and couldn't shake his Dao heart. However, the white hair was indeed pleasing to the eye.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued the previous topic, "As long as you grasp the core principles, what does it matter if you temporarily lose your power? You can always regain it. In the end, you still don't have enough confidence."

"Great power can only give you temporary confidence, but once you lose it, you are nothing."

"The Dragon Clan is very strong. I have seen the thousand Dragon Bone in the Dragon Tomb. Their body structure is beyond my imagination. But given time, these things are not impossible to replicate."

"That's why I advised you to start over at the beginning, and why I kept telling you not to rush to improve. Power is just a byproduct; the most crucial thing is whether you can grasp the laws and principles of the world."

At this moment, Su Cheng seemed to have thought of something and suddenly said, "Give me your hand."

Su Yue was stunned for a moment, somewhat confused, but still extended her delicate hand and offered it to him.

Immediately afterwards, her slender, fair hand was firmly grasped by another, much larger, powerful hand, and then a very special energy flowed through their skin.

"Feel my power carefully, and see how it compares to the Dragon God Power."

As he spoke, Su Cheng transmitted his unique and powerful True Power to her, allowing her to experience its profound mystery.

"..."

Su Yue's eyes immediately became somewhat flustered.

At that moment, her heart, which had already transformed into a human-like structure, suddenly began to beat faster.

All perception of the outside world seemed to vanish completely in that instant.

All the senses are concentrated in the palm of your hand.

Perhaps it was due to the resonance within the Dragon God Bloodline? Or perhaps something else entirely. She couldn't tell for the moment.