Douluo Dalu 2: You are an Evil Soul Master, but also a good person ?

Memories flashed before his eyes.

Among them, several sinister and evil auras made even the million-year-old soul beast Tianmeng shiver with fear.

It felt as though it had just escaped a tiger's den only to fall into a wolf's lair.

Especially that Scorpion Tiger Douluo, Zhang Peng, who gained power by drinking the blood of soul beasts—if he got his hands on Tianmeng, wouldn't he just gulp him down like a beverage… inserting a straw right into his insect body…

As for the Evil Soul Masters…

With his "million-year" experience, Tianmeng had heard of them.

They were the most wicked and notorious group among humans, synonymous with bloodlust, slaughter, and cruelty, yet they were immensely powerful.

Even the remnant consciousness of that Titled Douluo who exploded when Tianmeng failed to possess him centuries ago had mentioned them...

And Xu Cheng… was actually the Holy Son of the Holy Spirit Cult?!!

Seeing Tianmeng's silent shock, Xu Cheng smiled and said, "What's wrong? Didn't take the time to check out my memories before the sacrificial bonding?"

"I was too hasty... Didn't get the chance." Tianmeng looked like he was about to cry.

By now, it was deeply bound to Xu Cheng, its spiritual power completely sealed within his body. Its consciousness resided in his sea of consciousness, becoming his intelligent soul ring.

"So impulsive… should've watched the whole thing first." Xu Cheng shook his head. "Didn't you notice the difference between me and those other Evil Soul Masters?"

Tianmeng: "..."

Difference? Seriously?Since when were there levels to being an Evil Soul Master?

But as it continued to watch, having learned about that Super Douluo who loved drinking soul beast blood lurking nearby, it could only swallow its pride and keep reading.

"…Hey… You're really… different."

"Heh…"

Xu Cheng chuckled helplessly.

"You should've said so earlier! Gave me quite a scare!"

In the sea of consciousness, a chubby, miniature version of Tianmeng appeared beside Xu Cheng, curiously glancing around.

In the next instant, it perched itself on Xu Cheng's shoulder.

Xu Cheng then began to examine his gains.

Tianmeng Iceworm's sacrifice granted him a million-year intelligent soul ring, along with four major soul skills. Three of them—Mental Sharing, Soul Shock, and Mental Purification—were similar to those of the original protagonist, Huo Gua. However, the other two...

Perhaps because Xu Cheng already possessed a mental detection soul skill, the original Mental Detection was replaced by Mental Fog, which could completely obscure his aura. Even if someone saw him with their eyes, their brain would trick them into believing he wasn't there.

The other new skill was Mental Purification, which could cleanse all negative thoughts—great for treating depression. It also had a defensive function, dispelling enemy mental attacks for both himself and his allies.

Of course, it could also redirect someone else's spiritual power into an enemy's mind… making them explode from the overload.

"How about that? The four soul skills I gave you are pretty awesome, right?" Tianmeng said proudly.

"Yeah, they're fantastic..." Xu Cheng smiled.

His gains were more than just the million-year soul skills. The fifth ring he added to his Blood Pupil Martial Soul had completely transformed his sea of consciousness.

His previous mental detection could only cover a 500-meter radius, but now, it extended over 1,200 meters!

A massive upgrade!

As expected of the Tianmeng Iceworm he had dreamed of day and night.

And Tianmeng's benefits didn't stop there. Most of its cultivation was currently sealed within Xu Cheng, and as his body adapted, the seals would gradually be lifted. This meant his spiritual power would grow at an incredible rate.

Fully absorbing Tianmeng's spiritual power would likely take at least a decade...

And with Tianmeng as the bridge, securing Ice Emperor and Snow Emperor would be much easier in the future.

"Hm?"

Xu Cheng's brows furrowed.

"Tianmeng, we'll chat later. I've got some trouble to deal with."

"..."

"Power of Thunder!"

Bei Bei roared, his Thunder Dragon Possession activated, charging straight at Xu Cheng.

Even he himself didn't understand why he was so angry.

"Bang!"

Xu Cheng's consciousness returned to reality.

But before he could act, the Red Dust Protection in his body emitted a crimson light, forming a dark red barrier behind him. It effortlessly blocked Bei Bei's Thunder Dragon Claw.

With the collision, Xu Cheng remained motionless, but Bei Bei's energy was repelled, making him stagger back several steps before regaining his balance.

"..."

Xu Cheng looked back, puzzled, at Bei Bei, who was wiping blood from the corner of his mouth, and at Xu Sanshi, who stood dumbfounded nearby.

"Who are you guys?" Xu Cheng raised an eyebrow.

He glanced at Bei Bei, whose tall figure was partly dragonified, surrounded by crackling blue lightning. Then he looked at Tang Ya, who lay unconscious in his arms, and a knowing smile appeared on his face.

So the timeline insists on converging.

Even with Tang Ya not in Shrek Academy, Bei Bei still showed up right on cue...

But since when did these two know each other?

"Who are you? Why are you holding Tang Ya? Are you trying to take advantage of her while she's unconscious?" Bei Bei shouted angrily.

From his earlier probing attack, he had estimated Xu Cheng's strength.

He figured the barrier that stopped him was probably due to some high-level defensive soul tool. Judging by Xu Cheng's age, no more than fourteen or fifteen, he shouldn't be above the Soul Ancestor level even as a genius.

With Xu Sanshi's help, he was confident they could outlast his soul power.

"Your imagination is quite... vivid, isn't it?" Xu Cheng smirked. "Is it not possible that she simply fainted from soul power exhaustion and I'm just supporting her?"

"Hmph! Do I look like an idiot? Sanshi, get ready to save her!" Bei Bei's eyes stayed locked on Xu Cheng, determined not to let him escape.

"Alright!" Xu Sanshi responded, his body turning rock-solid as a phantom of a Black Tortoise appeared behind him. Three soul rings—yellow, yellow, and purple—emerged at his feet.

In an instant, he dashed behind Xu Cheng, sealing his retreat.

He wasn't sure what was going on, but his trust in Bei Bei was unwavering. And given Bei Bei's urgency, this girl must mean a lot to him!

After all, they were in the right!

Xu Cheng: "..."

"Last warning: Let go of that girl!" Bei Bei demanded.

Seeing Xu Cheng unmoved, blue lightning surged around him as he charged forward, his dragon claws gleaming sharply as he aimed for Xu Cheng's abdomen.

Behind him, Xu Sanshi followed, wielding a giant tortoise shell like a shield, smashing it down towards Xu Cheng.

Xu Cheng shook his head helplessly.

Master Bei Bei, your blame-shifting skills are top-notch.

In the end, all of Shrek Academy is cut from the same cloth, and Xu Sanshi is no different.

But the problem is…

I'm the Holy Son of the Holy Spirit Cult!I'm the villain, alright!

Do you really think you can bully me like this?

Xu Cheng's face darkened.

(End of Chapter)