The Asura God's Stance

Qian Renxue raised an eyebrow, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

Just as she was about to say something, a presence suddenly appeared in the sky Jialing Pass.

The grand battlefield on the plain below, where the two armies were locked in combat, seemed to have been suddenly paused. The thunderous drums ceased, and the world fell into a sudden silence.

Whether they were ordinary soldiers, Soul Grandmaster, or even Titled Douluo, although they could not truly sense that aura due to the difference in their levels, they still saw the tall and terrifying crimson figure in the air, which resembled a demon god, and felt a strong sense of unease for no apparent reason.

The instinct for survival and the fear of impending death intertwined, and everyone unconsciously stopped their offensive actions.

Even the soldiers who were about to plunge their spears into the enemy's chests could no longer continue, their fingers trembling slightly.

On the city wall of Jialing Pass, Su Cheng and other God-level figures above or on the verge of God-level frowned as they looked at the giant in the sky.

Su Cheng turned his gaze from the sky to the group and smiled, "Don't worry, I can handle you..."

After thinking for a moment, he didn't speak directly, but Bibi Dong: "Keep an eye on them for me, and don't let them really cause trouble."

Bibi Dong is strong enough that if only Qian Renxue, the negative personality, appears, it shouldn't cause too much trouble.

"I'll be with you."

However, to Su Cheng's surprise, Qian Renxue suddenly stepped forward and came to his side.

Although they say it's a fake world and that the big picture has nothing to do with them.

But when it really comes down to it, she still wants to fight alongside Su Cheng. And in this respect, her two souls have never disagreed.

Sure enough, as Qian Renxue finished speaking, a faint, blazing white light flashed in her eyes, and a blazing aura, as intense as the sun, gradually rose.

"No need." Su Cheng patted her shoulder. "This isn't the Divine Realm. I can handle things on my own. I won't hesitate to ask for your help when I need it. This is just a small matter."

After saying that, Su Cheng took flight and instantly arrived in the sky, facing the giant-like figure before him.

Clad in a scarlet demonic armor, its surface etched with intricate and mysterious dark red runes, the Asura Demon Sword, previously controlled by Tang San, had somehow fallen into his grasp. Man and sword were perfectly integrated, as if they were one. The sword itself widened and lengthened by several feet, perfectly matching his own height of over three meters.

The dark red longsword not only looked bloody and sharp, but also gave people a sense of invincible and powerful strength.

Around him, tiny, jet-black cracks appeared and disappeared. These were not the legendary spatial rifts, but rather the aftershocks of the Asura God's Asura Divine Power, released in an attempt to defy the Cosmic Rules. This restless divine power, after annihilating the natural energy of the outside world, created a peculiar phenomenon similar to an "energy vacuum."

The face of the Asura God was also covered by a hideous mask, obscuring his facial expression. Only a pair of scarlet eyes were visible, exuding majesty, rage, yet extreme restraint.

Beneath the tangible, sharp Killing Intent lay a calm, icy undertone.

When Su Cheng truly faced this supreme being, who stood at the very top even among the gods of the Divine Realm, he truly felt the opponent's power.

It's fair to say that he has never had a similar feeling in all his years growing up in this world.

Whether he was weak when facing those Titled Douluo, or strong when facing God-level beings, he had never felt such a strong sense of oppression as he did now.

Su Cheng sighed inwardly. No wonder this Asura God King was able to play a crucial role in the battle against the Dragon God. He was indeed incredibly strong, far exceeding his initial expectations. And this was even while the opponent was under the suppression of the Cosmic Rules.

Compared to Tang San's so-called "Asura God," the aura of the person in front of him was far more profound and terrifying.

Especially those contradictory eyes, both wild and clear, and that pure Killing Intent that flowed freely— Su Cheng dared to say that even a god of Rakshasa God's level, if he were to truly face this person, would likely lose control of his divine power with just a glance.

Just as Su Cheng was sizing up the other party, the Asura God was also silently scrutinizing him.

"So you're the one who killed the new Asura God and the Sea God?"

His deep voice was like the clanging of metal, majestic and awe-inspiring, containing an extremely strong personal will, and even capable of stirring the minds of others.

"Can't I kill him?" Su Cheng asked casually, not caring about the other party's tone.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the Asura God paused for a moment, then stopped Tang San and calmly said, "Your existence has broken the rules."

"Whose rules?"

"The rules of the Divine Realm."

"What do the rules of the Divine Realm have to do with me? I have never received any favors from the Divine Realm, and I have no Divine Realm connection with them, so why should I be subject to their Divine Realm?"

"This is order, this is the rule. Since you are one of the living beings in this world, growing up under this heaven and earth, when your existence might shake the foundation of the universe, you will naturally be erased."

The Asura God was not angered by Su Cheng's doubts and flippant remarks. Instead, he patiently explained, which seemed somewhat out of place with the ruthless attitude revealed in his words.

At that moment, a figure inexplicably appeared in his mind.

The unparalleled Dragon God once dominated the universe.

At that time, who could have imagined that such a righteous and powerful being would become a hidden danger and a malignant tumor in the universe?

"Haha..." Amidst the laughter, Su Cheng reached out and grasped a long sword in his hand.

"What are you laughing at?" Asura God's eyes flashed, and he said calmly.

"Because you are laughable, that's why I laughed." Su Cheng raised his sword, pointing it directly at his opponent.

"In the end, it's just a matter of strength and weakness, so why make it sound so grand? You think the Divine Realm is strong enough to set rules and control the lower realm, and that any living beings that are not of your kind are wrong. If you were to speak so frankly, I might actually think more highly of you, because the law of the jungle is the most realistic principle."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint suddenly flashed in the eyes of the previously calm Asura God, his aura surged several notches, and streaks of blood-red lightning appeared around his body.

"The Demonic Path!"

"Oh?"

Hearing such an evaluation from the other party, Su Cheng was somewhat surprised.

In his view, regardless of the Asura God's actions, whether he was using force or power to oppress others, it was still somewhat justifiable. But at their level, they shouldn't resort to sophistry.

Because that's meaningless.

Arguing is something only the weak do.

When you are strong enough, you don't need to say things you don't mean to deceive yourself.

"Then tell me, where did I say something wrong?"

"If it's a world where the strong prey on the weak, then what's the point of society and order? How are intelligent beings and sentient beings any different from beasts?"

If other deities in the Divine Realm were to witness this scene, they would surely be astonished.

Given the nature of the Asura God, he always prefers action to words, and he is almost never one to reason with people.

"Society and order?" Su Cheng raised an eyebrow. "As far as I know, the purpose of establishing the Divine Realm was so that the gods could resist the suppression of the laws of the universe, right? What gathers in there is nothing but a group of pitiful worms who are afraid of death and are just trying to survive. Relying on you to maintain world order? Ha, what a big mouth you have."

"The existence of the Divine Realm is to maintain the operation of the universe, to resist the erosion of the Abyss, and to protect the reproduction and growth of more living beings. How could it be merely to resist the suppression of the Cosmic Rules? The Cosmic Rules can only suppress my strength, but cannot erase my existence. If I were not burdened with the responsibility of being God King, I would have left the Divine Realm long ago."

"..."

Su Cheng's heart stirred. He silently scrutinized the enormous Asura God before him for a moment before continuing, "This is interesting. Your thoughts and words are somewhat different from what I expected. So let me ask you, why were the successors of the Rakshasa God and the Angel God allowed to be killed in the previous battle, but your successor cannot be killed? Is this the rule you speak of?"

"I can kill you," the Asura God said calmly, "But not by being killed by you. Or rather, your very existence is problematic."

Su Cheng narrowed his eyes upon hearing this. He could understand the latter statement, but he did not believe the former.

"The two of them lost, they were defeated by Tang San's Dual Godhood, so naturally you would say that. But if Tang San had lost, not to me, but to them, would you have done nothing and let Tang San be defeated and die?"

He knew all too well what outrageous things the Asura God would do for Tang San.

If the other party insists on being stubborn at this point, then there is no need to continue the communication.

"I'll probably do something too," the Asura God said frankly.

"And what about your rules?" Su Cheng asked sarcastically in a low voice.

"There are big and small matters. I am also one of the masses, and naturally I have my own selfish desires and stance. I respect the rules, but I am not bound by them. However, regarding matters such as succession, I will only intervene appropriately and will never bully the weak."

At this point, the Asura God glanced down at Bibi Dong and said, "She was originally my chosen successor, but Rakshasa interfered and ruined the inheritance ceremony. I did not hold Rakshasa accountable for this, because it was also a permissible practice within the rules."

Why are you willing to explain so much to me?

"You are very strong, I may not win."

Su Cheng nodded, understanding his meaning.

As for the Asura God, there was almost no information about himself, and his performance just now clearly showed that he had a deep understanding of the Divine Realm. In addition, the difference in their strength was similar, so he was wary of him.

The Asura God clearly did not want to create a mortal enemy for the Divine Realm.

At least after a brief exchange, any misunderstandings that shouldn't exist can be clarified.

Unfortunately, it seems that the conflict between their positions remains unresolved, and they will eventually have to fight, perhaps even to the death.

On the other side of Jialing Pass, the atmosphere was somewhat eerie.

Bibi Dong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Su Yue remained silent, sensing the confrontation between the two high in the sky, while also pondering possible future changes.

However, the individuals had different opinions.

Su Yue was still trying to sort out the various clues and piece together the mystery in her mind. The series of changes today were truly perplexing to her. For a time, she even paid less attention to the Asura God.

In contrast, Bibi Dong and Zhu Zhuqing were extremely clear-headed. This wasn't their first time entering such a world, and they understood that all their current memories would be brought back to reality.

But both of them had their own agendas.

Bibi Dong, needless to say, originally faced the greatest obstacle between her and Su Cheng.

Although he was always trying to spin silk and weave a web, he never really had any confidence. Even though he had received a few promises, he didn't have much faith in the future.

Now, she finally sees hope, a glimmer of light in the darkness.

In any case, their relationship was now officially established.

This was the best outcome she had initially envisioned; she didn't want to ask for anything more.

As for Zhu Zhuqing, although she was quite dissatisfied with the Bibi Dong and Ah Yin, Qian Renxue's views seemed to have changed somewhat. If that crazy woman could stop acting erratically, it would be a good thing, at least.

Without realizing it, the three of them glanced at the figures of the two women further away, eager to know what they were saying.

Unfortunately, a powerful domain shrouded the area, seemingly connected to the earth's veins, making it difficult even for Bibi Dong and the others, with their God-level strength, to perceive the specific content of the conversation within.

After Su Cheng set off to confront the Asura God, the two of them went to the side alone. In the end, Qian Renxue listened to Ah Yin's suggestion to "talk"...

"... Qian Renxue, the reason you pressured Su Cheng so relentlessly, forcing him to make a choice, is simply because you felt confident in your abilities. You were certain that Su Cheng would never give up on you. If he were to abandon you because of your stubbornness, would you still be so resolute?"

"Heh, you don't need to say things like that to me." Qian Renxue scoffed. "That's right, I'm confident enough, so what?"

"I can't do anything about it." Ah Yin's voice was calm, and she was not angered by the other party's arrogance and rudeness.

"Perhaps his feelings for you are truly extraordinary, but even so, would he abandon Bibi Dong and Zhu Zhuqing for you? Bibi Dong once risked her life to save him, and even if it's just this affection, Su Cheng's character wouldn't allow him to abandon it."

"If you want to continue acting like this, that's fine too. To be honest, I really dislike you because you're always so willful, more willful than anyone else."

"If you and Su Cheng can be separated forever, I may never have to see your arrogant face again."

"..."

Qian Renxue frowned, feeling very uncomfortable, but she was speechless for a moment.

Can her stubborn insistence and attempts to obstruct change everything?

With Qian Renxue's intelligence, how could she not understand that as time goes by, the accumulated negative emotions will only drive the two further apart?

Everyone has their limits of tolerance. Su Cheng is like that, and so am I. In the end, feelings will be worn down by time.

But she just wouldn't accept it.

She couldn't accept being wronged like this...

"Although I hate you, I don't want to see him suffer even more." At this moment, Ah Yin suddenly turned her head and looked directly at Qian Renxue, her eyes flashing with a cold light. "As far as I know, the fatal wound that Bibi Dong saved him came from you... You almost killed him!"

"..."

Qian Renxue fell silent again.

In fact, the target of that sword strike was not Su Cheng, nor could it have been Su Cheng.

But in the end, it was indeed he who pierced his vital point, nearly causing his death on the spot.

Qian Renxue did not want to deny this, and she even repeatedly emphasized her mistake in her heart.

Ah Yin turned back, her expression returning to calm. "There's one more thing. Su Cheng should have told you as well. He has other enemies. Right now, he has more important things to do and powerful opponents to face."

"... The Divine Realm?"

"Yes, before coming to Jialing Pass, he said that after this inexplicable dream ended and he returned to reality, he should challenge the order ruled by the Divine Realm. Su Yue is his ally."

What are you trying to say?

"Would you rather he die with you than be driven by your possessiveness?"

"..."

Qian Renxue remained silent.

If this had happened in the past, she would have answered "yes" without hesitation.

I'd rather die than have anyone interfere in this relationship.

However, the sword strike in Spirit City in reality caused her a great shock.

After that, she traveled alone across the continent, went to the Northernmost Land to improve her skills, and then went to Sea God Island to cultivate...

After all these experiences, Qian Renxue already had the answer in her heart.

She didn't want to endure that loneliness.

She was someone who lacked love. If she had never received it, it would have been fine, but the pain of losing it after receiving it was ten or a hundred times more severe.

In the first dream, Su Cheng died before her.

In Spirit City, she received another fatal sword strike from her. If Bibi Dong hadn't risked her life to save her, another life-or-death separation would have occurred.

"And what about Bibi Dong? What will happen to her?"

Qian Renxue's eye twitched upon hearing this.

This is another problem I don't want to face.

Without comparison, there is no hurt; compared to that, she would rather accept Zhu Zhuqing...

Ah Yin didn't give her much room to think, and continued, "And what about the other you? Are you really that selfish, not even caring about your other side? On the way here, I sensed Bibi Dong shielding you from a sword."

She sighed, her voice softening as she advised, "Many people have made compromises, and Su Cheng will be willing to compromise too, but you should give him time. At least, wait until he gets through this final hurdle before he acts recklessly. Look up and see what kind of enemy he's facing right now."

"..."

Qian Renxue lowered her eyes and remained silent, making it impossible to discern any change in her expression.

The woman beside him spoke sweet words, saying that she was giving Su Cheng time to think and reflect, to put aside these emotions for now, and to wait until he had overcome his difficulties before discussing it further.

But in the end, it's just a matter of stalling for time.

Qian Renxue knew very well that she was just holding on to her last breath.

If you relax, can you still maintain your current mindset?

But...

Her mind sank as she gazed at the other white-clad figure deep within her consciousness, recalling the scene of Bibi Dong risking her life to save her, and she couldn't help but sigh softly.

Yes, this is just a fake world.

But before that moment, who knew that the Asura Demon Sword's fatal blow wouldn't be deadly?

At least at that time, the willingness to give up their lives for each other was the most genuine sentiment imaginable.

Another sleepless night...