Zhu Zhuqing looked at Oscar and gently shook her head. "I don't know."
"The passage between the Shrouding the Heavens World and the Douluo Continent is entirely controlled by the Heavenly Screen, and is randomly selected..."
"I think I was able to go mostly because of luck."
As for the others...
"Perhaps there will be opportunities in the future, but right now, no one can guarantee anything."
"I see..." Oscar's face betrayed his disappointment, but he quickly forced a smile.
"It's alright. Just knowing that such a world exists is already a blessing."
"It's better than being trapped in the Douluo Continent your whole life, thinking that being Titled Douluo is the pinnacle."
Ma Hongjun scratched his head and chuckled, "Exactly!"
"At least now we know there are heavens beyond heavens! We have something to look forward to in our future cultivation. Maybe one day we can be chosen to go to that Shrouding the Heavens World '?"
Ning Rongrong then took Zhu Zhuqing's hand and said with a smile, " Zhu Zhuqing, you just got back, let's not stand here."
"You've been gone for three months, we've all missed you terribly!"
"Let's get together today to celebrate your safe return and hear about your adventures over there!"
Looking at Ning Rongrong's enthusiastic face, Zhu Zhuqing's cold expression softened a bit.
She nodded. "Okay."
"Let's go to the best restaurant in Suotuo City!"
Ma Hongjun immediately jumped up excitedly, "It's my treat today! To celebrate Zhu Zhuqing's return!"
Oscar rolled his eyes at him. "Fatty, you've got money again? You still haven't paid me back the Gold Soul Coin you owed me last time."
"Ahem... well, I'm just happy today!"
Ma Hongjun coughed awkwardly twice, " Zhu Zhuqing is a distinguished guest who has returned from another world, we can't neglect her! As for the money... we'll talk about it later, later!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh at Ma Hongjun's embarrassed appearance.
Even the usually aloof Zhu Zhuqing had a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth.
Dai Weisi remained standing there, staring at them with a gloomy expression.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at him briefly before looking away.
Dai Weisi is no longer someone she cares about.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't even glance at him again before turning around and leaving the square with Ning Rongrong and the others.
Tang San walked at the back, glancing back at the trapped Xiong Gang, then at Zhu Zhuqing's slender yet upright back, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
Suotuo City, Juxiang Tower.
This is one of the most luxurious restaurants in Suotuo City, frequented by wealthy merchants and nobles.
Although Ma Hongjun said he would treat everyone, when he actually arrived at the door and saw the magnificent decorations, his legs still felt a little weak.
"Um... Zhu Zhuqing, how about we go to another place?"
Ma Hongjun asked hesitantly, "I know a small restaurant in the south of the city that's pretty good..."
Ning Rongrong chuckled and pulled a gold card from her pocket, "Alright, Fatty, it's my treat today. Zhu Zhuqing's back, so of course we have to eat the best!"
" Rongrong is awesome!" Ma Hongjun immediately beamed.
Once everyone entered the restaurant, Ning Rongrong immediately requested a private room on the top floor.
Looking out the window, you can see almost the entire Suotuo City.
As night falls and the city lights come on, the entire city is enveloped in a warm glow.
One by one, exquisite dishes were served, all of which were Juxianglou's signature dishes.
Ma Hongjun and Oscar couldn't wait to start feasting, and even Yu Xiaogang and Tang San were infected by the sumptuous banquet, with relaxed smiles on their faces.
" Zhu Zhuqing, what do you usually eat in the Shrouding the Heavens World?"
While serving Zhu Zhuqing food, Ning Rongrong asked curiously, "Is the food there the same as here? I saw your Soul Power break through after eating just a little bit, what kind of rare and precious herbs did you take?"
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, then gently shook her head. "They are indeed quite different."
" The Shrouding the Heavens World is full of rare and exotic beasts, whose flesh contains abundant essence, which is very helpful for cultivation."
"I ate a strange beast there called the ' Scarlet Scale Fish.' Its flesh was delicious, and after eating it, my whole body felt warm and nourished."
"Moreover, the Shrouding the Heavens World is filled with all sorts of spiritual herbs and divine fruits. Some can cleanse the marrow and refine the essence, some can prolong life, and some can even allow one to directly break through realms. Even the most ordinary spiritual rice can aid in cultivation."
Tang San pondered, "So, in the Shrouding the Heavens World, resources are even more important than talent?"
"You could say that."
Zhu Zhuqing said, "Talent determines your starting point, but resources determine how far you can go."
There are too many brilliant geniuses there who perish because of a lack of resources.
There are also those with mediocre talent who, with the support of their families or sects, gradually rise to the top.
but..."
She paused, then continued, "Those who truly stand at the very top are all exceptional talents with both innate ability and extraordinary opportunities."
Resources can create a strong person, but they can't create a true Great Emperor.
" Your Great Emperor..."
Yu Xiaogang murmured.
Everyone listened with rapt attention.
" Zhu Zhuqing," Tang San suddenly spoke, his gaze fixed intently on her, "If... I mean if, the Soul Master of the Douluo Continent had the chance to go to the Shrouding the Heavens World, would we need to start our cultivation from scratch?"
Or is it that our Soul Power can be transformed into the power there?
This question piqued everyone's interest.
Zhu Zhuqing thought about it carefully for a moment before slowly saying, "I asked Sister Wanwan about this question."
She said that the Soul Power in the Douluo Continent is essentially a kind of energy, similar to the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the Shrouding the Heavens World.
However, the foundations of the two cultivation systems are completely different. Soul Power relies on the Martial Soul, while cultivation in the Shrouding the Heavens World involves tapping into one's own potential and evolving one's inner world.
"Therefore, if you want to cultivate in the Shrouding the Heavens World, you almost need to abandon your existing Soul Power cultivation and start from scratch."
Because the Soul Power system limits your ability to unlock your potential, it's like building a house on the wrong foundation; if you want to rebuild, you have to tear it down and start over.
"Cripple your cultivation?!"
Ma Hongjun exclaimed, "Wouldn't that mean becoming an ordinary person? That's too high a price to pay!"
"Good."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, "Therefore, whether or not to go to the Shrouding the Heavens World requires careful consideration."
Not every strong person has the courage to give up everything they already have to gamble on an unknown future.
Moreover, even if you go, you may not necessarily achieve anything.
The competition in the Shrouding the Heavens World " is a hundred times more brutal than that in "Douluo Continent."
For a moment, the private room fell silent.
Abandon your Soul Power and start over.
This is an unimaginable choice for any Soul Master.
They've cultivated diligently for many years to reach their current level; how could they possibly give up so easily?
But thinking about the power Zhu Zhuyun displayed, that spatial control ability that transcends everything, it makes one yearn for it.
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about these serious topics today!"