"The Great Villain Is Actually Me?"

"Hiss~"

Everyone gasped, and the way they looked at Paimon changed.

"A useless member of society?"

You called someone like him a useless member of society?

Only this little fellow would dare say something like that.

"If I hadn't listened to this little fellow, how could I possibly have believed that Your Excellency was a useless member of society!"

"His Highness the Crown Prince said Your Excellency's learning surpassed that of ordinary men. As expected of His Highness the Crown Prince—his eyes are a ruler and never deceive him."

"So young, so handsome, and he even possesses a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring. His Highness the Crown Prince's judgment is truly incredible to have recruited such a guest elder."

"Judging by his appearance alone, Your Excellency is incomparably noble. Every movement he makes is filled with profound meaning..."

Listening to the crowd's discussion, Zhongli's eye twitched. They really know how to flatter someone.

He glanced speechlessly at the onlookers but said nothing more.

His gaze fell on Dai Mubai, who was still slapping himself. Zhongli parted his lips, wanting to speak, but stopped himself.

He had originally intended to reason with Dai Mubai, yet the other man had immediately dropped to his knees.

He had perfectly demonstrated the phrase "bullying the weak and fearing the strong."

"Has he received the punishment he deserved?"

In Paimon's eyes, Dai Mubai had realized his mistake and received the punishment he deserved, so the matter should be over.

As for killing Dai Mubai, she did not even dare think of such a thing.

With a casual wave of Zhongli's hand, his Martial Soul Possession form faded, and the soul rings returned to his body.

For him, imitating a Soul Master's battle was absurdly easy.

Since he had come to the world of Soul Masters, it was necessary to put a layer of disguise around himself.

That was why, after learning that this was Douluo Continent, Zhongli had signed a contract with Paimon and had her disguise herself as his Martial Soul.

Back on Teyvat Continent, in order to travel normally through the world, he had likewise made himself a "real" glass bead. With that disguise, many troubles could be reduced or avoided.

After arriving in Douluo Continent, disguising himself as a Titled Douluo to reduce or avoid possible trouble—this was Morax's wisdom!

"Even if he isn't the Vago Rock Emperor, he must have an enormous connection to the Vago Rock Emperor."

Zhongli's appearance just now differed somewhat from the Vago Rock Emperor in her memories, but that familiar feeling could not be false.

Perhaps the Vago Rock Emperor was what Zhongli would look like in the future.

"Demons and Gods rose together in this world. Though I had no intention of contending for supremacy, I knew the suffering of the common people..."

From those words, it was clear that the Vago Rock Emperor had not initially wanted to use his power.

However, the rampaging demons and gods had left the people in misery, forcing that kind Lord to wield his strength.

For the common people of the world...

Wait!

Qian Renxue's beautiful eyes narrowed, and her mind went blank.

She had been among those struck by All-Devouring Void too!

"The great villain is actually me?"

Qian Renxue had never imagined that one day, she would become the great villain in plays and novels!

The Angel God had swept away darkness and returned a bright, clear world to Douluo Continent.

Her descendants had followed the Angel God's will, cleansing Douluo Continent and striking down the fallen.

"How could I possibly be the great villain?"

"Could there be some mistake?"

Qian Renxue looked at Zhongli and Paimon, sinking into deep thought.

In the dream, she had no real interaction with Zhongli.

It was only when the gods erupted into battle at Jialing Pass that she saw that figure.

Sea God, Asura God, Angel God, Rakshasa God...

Tang San!

Tang San?

Qian Renxue slightly turned her gaze toward the Shrek group.

Wasn't that plain-looking youth called Tang San?

Before the Blue Silver Emperor awakened for a second time, Tang San had been exceedingly ordinary.

Thrown into a crowd, he would blend in perfectly without the slightest distinguishing feature.

"And the Shrek Seven Devils!"

The Shrek Seven Devils had shone brilliantly at Jialing Pass, killing many Spirit Hall elites.

If possible, Qian Renxue would recruit the Shrek Seven Devils under her command in advance—or destroy the Shrek Seven Devils ahead of time!

Ever since Zhongli had "revealed" his strength, the way Zhu Zhuqing looked at him had changed. She had not noticed Xue Qinghe's gaze.

That familiar feeling could not be wrong.

He was Morax!

If that was a past life, can we still become friends in this life?

Zhu Zhuqing thought to herself.

Her dream had not been the same as Qian Renxue's. It could be said that they were two extremes.

It could also be said that they were two different dreams.

It was Zhongli who had taught her to be strong...

"Slap..."

"Slap..."

Dai Mubai was still slapping himself. Zhongli had not told him to stop, so he did not dare stop at all.

When Zhongli withdrew his "Martial Soul," Dai Mubai let out a breath of relief. At least he would not die.

This Your Excellency seemed fairly satisfied with his performance.

The strong did not need a reason to kill the weak.

Just as nobles or Soul Masters did not need a reason to kill commoners without Soul Power. Or they could make up some excuse about having been offended and get away with it.

Earlier, Dai Mubai had merely wanted to beat Zhongli up for amusement and vent some of the resentment he had accumulated at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing's strange gaze toward Zhongli had made Dai Mubai burn with rage, giving him even more reason to make a move.

Yet he had become the amusement instead.

After the time it took to burn an incense stick, Dai Mubai was already unrecognizable. Even his companions could hardly bear to watch any longer.

There had once been some conflict between Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai, but after their trip to Star Dou Great Forest, their differences had been resolved. Dai Mubai had even been willing to stay behind and face the Hundred Thousand Year Titan Giant Ape in order to cover everyone's escape.

No matter how many conflicts there had been, in the face of life and death, they had all vanished like smoke. In a crisis, Dai Mubai was a true man.

"Senior Brother, Dai Mubai has already been punished. Please help us ask Your Excellency to spare him this once."

Ning Rongrong came to Xue Qinghe's side and spoke softly.

Calling him His Highness the Crown Prince at this moment would be too distant.

Calling him Senior Brother, building connections, and acting pitiful—perhaps it would work.

Who present could not hear Ning Rongrong's words?

Even Dai Mubai, kneeling on the ground, heard them clearly.

He had never expected that the person to speak for him at this moment would be Ning Rongrong, whom he had once intimidated!

If he said he was not moved, that would be utter bullshit.

Youth was the age most prone to acting on impulse, and also the age of hottest blood.

Ning Rongrong's gesture nearly made Dai Mubai ready to bare his heart and soul...

Hearing this, Xue Qinghe came back to his senses and looked at Ning Rongrong with some surprise.

There was a trace of complexity in her eyes.

It was not because Ning Rongrong had asked her for help.

Ning Rongrong was also one of the Shrek Seven Devils.

"Junior Sister Rongrong, since your friend has done wrong, he should be punished."

"Mr. Zhongli's talent is unmatched in all ages!"

"If Mr. Zhongli had not possessed such strength today, and if I had not arrived, such a talent might have disappeared from this world."

"However..."