You're Not the One at Fault; It's the World

Time passed second by second as they waited.

Suddenly, to the shock of Bibi Dong and the others, Cen Yu flew into the air alongside the World-Ending Heavenly Mother.

At the same time, an invisible aura of murderous intent enveloped them.

In the blink of an eye, a blood mist surged up, sealing off an area with a radius of five hundred meters, centered on Cen Yu.

Yue Guan said in shock, "Is this... a domain?!"

"This child is ridiculously talented! He even has a domain!"

As expected of a god-level Martial Soul. I'm so envious.

If only I'd had such talent back then... Ah.

Gui Mei silently punched him. "How could a Martial Soul like this not have a domain?"

A moment later, the mist dispersed. Cen Yu spun in midair and landed lightly on the ground.

"So, what do you think? Cool, right?"

"..."

Bibi Dong had just been about to speak, but the corner of her mouth twitched as she stared at the boy before her, her expression complicated.

She had been about to ask if he felt unwell, but now she'd completely lost interest.

Who had he learned that from? He was far too full of himself.

Yue Guan gave a light cough, smoothing things over for his leader. "Cen Yu, was that your Innate Domain just now? What does it do? And what about your First Soul Skill?"

At that, a glint flashed in Cen Yu's eyes.

At last, they'd asked!

He said smugly, "Ahem! My Innate Domain is called the Hundred-Day Floating World Web."

"Within the domain, I'm immune to all negative effects, and I can seal the Martial Soul traits of everyone inside."

"And as my strength grows, I'll also be able to drag my enemies into an illusion, where they'll experience an endless cycle of reincarnation~"

The Hundred-Day Floating World Web could also be called a hundred lifetimes~

An endless cycle of reincarnation in a hellish illusion filled with terror~ Just thinking about it was thrilling!

Watching Cen Yu grow more and more excited as he spoke, the three beside him were left in disarray.

Bibi Dong had even begun to wonder what on earth she'd taken in.

Judging by the way this boy was acting, he seemed even more bloodthirsty than her, a successor to the Rakshasa God... or rather, more evil.

Then Cen Yu abruptly raised his hand, and a weapon identical to the long spear in the World-Ending Heavenly Mother's hand appeared in his grasp.

"As for my First Soul Ring, it didn't give me a Soul Skill, but it did give me a way to fight."

As he spoke, Cen Yu's lips curled up. He raised his hand and thrust at Bibi Dong.

"Master, let's see how strong I am!"

Bibi Dong shook her head helplessly and gently raised the Pope Scepter in her hand to block the incoming spear.

This boy really was confident. He'd only just obtained his first...

"Bang—!"

Suddenly, an immense force slammed into the Pope Scepter.

"Crack—"

"What?!" Bibi Dong was forced back two steps. She stared in bewilderment at the cracked scepter in her hand.

How was this possible?! The scepter had been passed down through the generations of Spirit Hall. Even a Titled Douluo couldn't damage it easily. How had Cen Yu managed it?

Meanwhile, Cen Yu retreated and looked regretfully at the spear in his hand.

It seemed he was still too weak. Even with Bibi Dong not using her Martial Soul, all he could do was make her step back twice.

Little did he know that to Gui Mei and Yue Guan, what they'd just witnessed was absolutely horrifying.

A child who had only just obtained his First Soul Ring could actually shake a Titled Douluo?

Even if His Holiness the Pope hadn't taken him seriously, it was still astonishing.

Seeing their reactions, Cen Yu said with a grin, "I'm a genius, you know! This is nothing—"

"Sorry, Master. This disciple was out of line."

Bibi Dong and the others were taken aback.

Only when they noticed the red in Cen Yu's eyes had turned gold did they understand: he'd switched personalities.

Bibi Dong sighed. "It's fine. I don't blame you."

These two... No, these two personalities really were different. One was so well-behaved, while the other was like a little tyrant.

"By the way, Cen Yu, how old a Soul Beast are you planning to absorb for your Second Soul Ring?"

"How about three thousand years? Soul Beasts with a higher age have much more energy in their bodies, so it's best not to make too big a leap."

"Hmm... Four thousand years, Master." Cen Yu thought for a moment, then told Bibi Dong, "I can absorb a Soul Ring inside my domain."

"With the domain's support, absorbing a four-thousand-year Soul Ring won't be a problem."

If he wanted to try absorbing a Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring for his Third Soul Ring, then the age of his first two Soul Rings couldn't be too low either.

Four thousand years should be about right. There'd be no risk of his body bursting or the absorption failing.

Bibi Dong nodded and looked toward Gui Mei and Yue Guan.

The two men caught their leader's gaze, immediately saluted, then set off to find a suitable Soul Beast.

After they left, Bibi Dong sat beside Cen Yu and began to take a fresh look at her new disciple.

Come to think of it, she'd spent more time with that little rascal and hadn't really gotten to know this personality yet.

Cen Yu felt a little uneasy under her gaze. "Master, is there something on my face? Or is something wrong?"

"It's nothing. I was just wondering what your life was like before. Tell me about it."

"Hmm... My life?"

It had already been more than six years since Cen Yu had transmigrated to this world.

He couldn't remember how he'd died. He only knew that when he regained consciousness, he was already over two years old.

Compared with his previous life as an orphan, spending those lonely, miserable years alone, Cen Yu much preferred the years he'd spent in this world.

"Actually, my past was just made up of ordinary, everyday things."

"But to me, it was already very happy."

"Ever since I could remember, Mom and Dad had always doted on me. Everyone in the village looked after me, too. We were like one big family."

At this, Cen Yu lowered his eyes sadly. "But I brought disaster upon them..."

"If it hadn't been for me, Dad would've absorbed the Soul Bone right then and there. He wouldn't have exposed himself, and that disaster wouldn't have happened."

It had been the same in his previous life... Could this really be his fate?

"Master, do you think I'm destined to be a jinx? Why is it that everyone around me..."

Bibi Dong realized she'd spoken out of turn. She pulled Cen Yu into her arms and gently patted his back.

"Don't put that burden on yourself. You're not the one at fault; it's the world."

"Wherever you go, the law of the jungle rules."

"If you want to change all this, make yourself stronger. The day you become strong enough, you'll be able to rewrite the rules of this world."

She looked at the child in her arms and asked, "Do you know why all the Fallen Ones in the world fear Spirit Hall?"

Cen Yu gave a soft hum. "I do."

"Because Spirit Hall upholds justice and is powerful enough to pass judgment on all the evil in this world."

At least the Angel Clan upheld justice.