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

"..."

Destruction twitched at the corner of his mouth.

He looked at the boy on the ground, as insignificant as an ant, yet still standing tall.

Even when facing a god, he showed no fear.

Though Destruction considered himself an honest man—not like a certain shameless trident-wielding individual—he had never descended to the mortal realm in all these years. He hadn't even taken a peek, so he was completely clueless about what the Douluo Continent had become.

Yet seeing someone who did not kneel before a god…

Back before he ascended, this would have been considered quite rare.

"But…" Destruction frowned slightly. "How did you know?"

"Oh, that trident-wielding guy asked me if I was willing to accept his trial." Xu Cheng shrugged nonchalantly.

"Hmm???"

Now it was Destruction's turn to be alarmed.

Tang San, that bastard, had already been here?

He knew it! That guy wasn't as well-behaved as he pretended to be. Originally, he only interfered through other people or remote manipulation, but now he had actually descended in person? Has he no shame?!!

"Then did you… accept his trial?"

Destruction's overwhelming aura suddenly stalled as he asked, somewhat nervous.

"Oh, I refused," Xu Cheng said casually.

"That was a chance to become a god!" Destruction frowned.

"I have a good eye for people." Xu Cheng smiled. "He may present himself as pure and noble, a true gentleman, but underneath, he's rotten to the core. His very bones and heart are black. If I really believed his nonsense, I'd either end up as his lapdog in the God Realm, or…"

Destruction's eyes widened. "Or what?"

"Either way, it wouldn't end well." Xu Cheng shrugged.

Destruction had come to find him, most likely regarding succession.

Though Xu Cheng didn't know what exactly had happened in the God Realm, judging from Destruction's reaction, Tang San had probably been exposed. Otherwise, Destruction wouldn't have taken action himself…

This guy, though short-tempered, followed the rules.

Even when Tang San used underhanded tactics, Destruction still maintained his righteous image.

Before his death, he even actively sought reconciliation and handed over his super divine weapon—proof that he genuinely cared about the God Realm.

The one who should die is Tang San…

As long as he doesn't drag everyone else down with him.

Since Tang San was already exposed, there was no harm in Xu Cheng adding more fuel to the fire.

Destruction probably wouldn't bother asking, and even if he did, would he believe Tang San's denial?

That's right—this is what reputation is for.

It's just like that scene from Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils, when Xu Zhu was searching for his father. Ye Erniang only glanced into the crowd, and immediately, everyone turned to look at Prince Duan…

"Phew…"

Destruction let out a breath of relief.

He glanced at Xu Cheng again and cautiously asked, "Then… what do you think of me?"

"You're a bit hot-tempered and straightforward, but sometimes a little too stubborn." Xu Cheng deliberately scrutinized him before speaking.

"Hiss…"

Destruction's pupils contracted.

He could see that too?

After all, he was a god, and he hadn't originated from the Douluo Continent. No one should know his personality. So this boy must be telling the truth.

"Then… would you be interested in accepting my trial?"

Destruction asked nervously.

"Well…"

Xu Cheng pretended to be deep in thought.

Destruction's heart was in his throat. In all his years as a god, he had never felt this anxious.

"…Alright, I suppose."

Xu Cheng "reluctantly" nodded.

"Phew…"

Destruction let out a long sigh of relief.

Then suddenly, he felt like something was off…?!!

Shrek Academy.

Inside the classroom.

"Wang Dong, I brought you breakfast. Eat it while it's hot, or it'll get cold."

Wang Dong looked at Xiao Xiao, who was staring at her with eager eyes.

She opened her mouth but couldn't say the words.

I see you as my best friend, but are you after my body?!

I, Wang Dong, am completely straight! I have no intention of being a "physiological woman with a psychological male identity"! I came to Shrek Academy just to make friends, and if I happen to find love, that's great too.

But I don't want to rub tofu, damn it!

Yet when she saw Xiao Xiao's expectant gaze, Wang Dong hesitated.

"Hey, is there someone named Wang Dong in your class?"

An arrogant voice came from outside the door.

Dai Huabin swaggered in with his childhood sweetheart, Zhu Lu.

He pushed aside a new classmate who was in his way and swept his gaze across the room before locking onto his target.

Sizing her up.

"Well, well, looks like the new Class One really is scraping the bottom of the barrel. Even a pretty boy can be class monitor and the strongest in the class. I wonder if that old witch regrets kicking me out?"

Dai Huabin's voice echoed through the classroom.

Many new Class One students looked furious.

But none dared to step forward.

Why? Because although his mouth was foul, his strength was real.

He was one of the few Soul Elders in the entire first year. Even though Wang Dong's second soul ring was a thousand-year ring, she probably wasn't his match…

"Are you out of your mind?" Wang Dong frowned.

"If you have a problem with Zhou Yi, then go pick a fight with that old witch! Why the hell are you picking on me? Do I even know you?!"

Dai Huabin: "…"

Although he got scolded…

Somehow, he didn't feel angry.

This person… also seemed to dislike Zhou Yi?

"Hmph! Regardless, you're from Class One, which means you represent Zhou Yi. In the upcoming spirit beast field assessment—one word, do you dare to accept the challenge?"

"Fine, a fight's a fight! Who's afraid of who?!"

Wang Dong's fighting spirit was ignited.

The entire first-year cohort was in an uproar.

"Wang Dong, let's train together! I believe in you!" Xiao Xiao's eyes sparkled like stars.

Wang Dong: "…"

Honestly, compared to Dai Huabin, you are the bigger headache…

Forget it.

Wang Dong shook her head.

"If I can't use soul tools, then I'll look for Tang Sect techniques. Joining the Tang Sect was something Dad and Second Dad specifically told me to do before coming here."

A few minutes later.

Wang Dong stared at the intelligence report in her hands, completely dumbfounded.

She looked at the people stationed outside the school from the subordinate branches of the Haotian Sect.

"You're telling me that the last survivor of the Tang Sect came to Shrek Academy… but has already joined the Holy Spirit Church—meaning, they're an evil soul master?!!"

Wang Dong clutched the paper in her hands.

Her mouth twitched.

"They attacked Shrek Academy in front of everyone, but were stopped by Yan Shaozhe… only to be rescued by a Holy Spirit Church powerhouse?"

"..."

"That's correct, Young Master."

The subordinate also looked helpless.

"This is what I learned after investigating through multiple sources."

Wang Dong felt a surge of mixed emotions.

How did everything get so messed up?!

Inside the Spiritual Sea.

Tian Meng was ecstatic, constantly swimming around Xu Cheng.

"Ah Cheng, we're one step closer to our goal! I can't believe a god actually came looking for you! Now I can guarantee it—victory is in the bag!"

"Meh, more or less."

Xu Cheng lay on his back in the Spiritual Sea, reading a book with great interest.

"On the Possibility of Blitzkrieg in the Three Kingdoms."

The author? Elder Cheng.

Ever since Xu Cheng had casually mentioned the concept of blitzkrieg, Elder Cheng had written this book, expanding on his original ideas, adding more details, and adapting it to the Douluo Continent's soul master system.

(End of Chapter)