Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as the Rock King Emperor, Wandering the Mortal World

Chapter 1: He's just a street hustler, a social outcast who only knows how to freeload...

"In this world, demons and gods rise together. Though I have no intention of vying for supremacy, I am aware of the suffering of the common people..."

"I only wish to cleanse the four directions and protect this corner of the floating world..."

At Jialing Pass, the three gods waged a great battle.

A figure dressed in "divine armor" suddenly appeared, and his voice resounded throughout the world.

As soon as he finished speaking, he waved his hand and then embraced with both arms.

"The heavens and earth are in motion!"

As a yellowish-brown "meteorite" fell from the sky, Qian Renxue suddenly opened her eyes.

Her delicate features were already covered in cold sweat, which soaked her clothes.

The fear in her beautiful eyes gradually subsided, and her breathing became calmer.

"Jialing Pass, Tang San, Bibi Dong, Sea God, Rakshasa God..."

"The Martial Soul Empire..."

"And Morax!"

This isn't the first time I've had this dream; each time, it's been intermittent.

Each time, she was awakened by the falling "meteorite".

"Who exactly are you?!"

Qian Renxue murmured solemnly.

She can no longer distinguish between dreams and reality!

It's so real, it feels like I actually experienced it.

This time, in a fleeting glance, she vaguely made out the other person's face, and the voice sounded somewhat "familiar".

As if she had thought of something, Qian Renxue's head snapped back to attention.

"impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

"He's just a street hustler, a social outcast who only knows how to freeload..."

"How could it be the all-powerful Morax?!"

In a mansion at the northernmost part of Tiandou City.

"Achoo..."

The handsome young man sneezed, a hint of doubt flashing in his amber phoenix eyes.

Logically speaking, he should not be sick at this time, let alone catch a cold!

"Who would talk about me?"

"Zhongli, what's wrong?"

A creature that was about two feet tall rubbed its sleepy eyes.

"It's nothing, just a slight cold."

"???"

Upon hearing this, the creature, still somewhat sleepy, jolted awake and instantly floated into the air, looking utterly bewildered.

She felt like her head was full of question marks.

Zhong Li, did he catch a cold?

"Paimon, don't overthink it, get some rest."

Zhong Li is still somewhat stunned as he stares at the "Mouth of God" before him.

There has always been a secret in Zhong Li's heart.

He's a time traveler!

In his previous life, he transmigrated into the newly born Morax.

However, the memories belonging to the transmigrator were not awakened until Morax had almost worn them down.

It's too late to salvage what happened.

Even the hardest rock will wear down one day.

If Naga King Naga couldn't withstand it, Morax couldn't withstand it either, and neither could he!

In order to prevent the chaos in Liyue and to make proper arrangements for his affairs, Zhongli went to the Dark Sea alone.

On the way, in a dazed state, he encountered a "yellow-haired" auntie...

For some unknown reason, Paimon, who was "following" the traveler, ended up traveling through time with him by some strange twist of fate!

When they first transmigrated to the Douluo Continent, Zhong Li and Paimon were both completely bewildered...

After time-traveling again, Zhongli's sanity gradually returned. In fact, his sanity, which should have been worn away and erased, miraculously recovered!

In this world, there are no curses imposed by the laws of nature. As a demon god, he can live indefinitely as long as the curse is not worn away!

With a clear mind, memories of his past life came flooding back, so vivid, as if it had happened just yesterday.

At first, he was somewhat unclear about what this world was like, until one day, he saw two Soul Masters with "Martial Soul Possession" and rising circles beneath their feet...

"Douluo Continent?"

Slightly surprised, I had actually been transported to this fantastical world of floor tiles.

Before long, Zhongli accepted reality.

Whether he time-traveled or not, if he had stayed in Teyvat, he would probably have gone mad by now.

Even someone as powerful as him has very few, far too few, who could stop him from going mad.

The place where the two "people" crossed was right in the center of Tiandou City and Sunset Forest.

Just as Zhongli was about to go to Tiandou City, he encountered an old man with dark green hair.

Seeing that the other person was poisoned, he kindly offered to inform them...

"I wonder how the traveler is doing. How can I possibly sleep?"

Paimon said with a worried look on his face, his brows furrowed with bitterness.

She inexplicably traveled to this world with this "Old Deng" and still doesn't know what happened!

Without her, travelers would lose a top-notch guide; without her, travelers could save a fortune in Mora... Pshaw, pshaw, pshaw...

What? Does she eat a lot?

It's only 300,000 Mora per month!

A moment later, looking at the sleeping Paimon, Zhong Li's forehead creased with worry.

Who said they couldn't sleep?

It's only been less than five minutes, right?

Shaking his head, Zhongli covered Paimon with the blanket before lying down again, his gaze fixed on the moon outside the window.

If he remembered correctly, the main characters should be arriving in Tiandou City soon.

For Zhong Li, not sleeping for a year or two wouldn't have much of an impact.

For him at this moment, going to bed on time is just a habit from his previous life.

The morning sun shines on the earth, its soft light gently caressing all things and bringing them back to life.

"Street hustler, wake up!"

Zhong Li's eye twitched; Paimon's way of addressing him was always so "strange and peculiar".

He reluctantly opened his eyes, his amber pupils staring at Paimon.

"Paimon, I remember the Traveler once said that you are emergency rations."

"This isn't emergency food! Paimon is Paimon!"

"The traveler was joking!"

Paimon got impatient, stomped his foot in the air, and put his hands on his hips.

"Okay, I understand."

Zhong Li nodded and stopped teasing Paimon.

She might be able to fool that blond aunt, but how could she possibly fool Morax!

Without her guidance, the child might "go astray," and that's what she's worried about, isn't it?

Of course, there is also the possibility that Paimon is Paimon.

Paimon, who wields the power of time...

"Hey street urchin, what are we planning to eat for breakfast?"

Paimon has a temper that comes on quickly but goes away just as fast.

They belong to the type who "don't hold grudges".

At this moment, she rubbed her hands together, looking at Zhongli with anticipation.

Just a moment ago, they were saying that Zhong Li was a social outcast who freeloaded off others.

At this moment, she asked the "social outcast" to treat her to something to eat.

It's just that Zhongli has a "good temper," otherwise, he would definitely have made this little guy understand why the flowers are so red!

"The breakfast options in Tiandou City are incredibly diverse. I've been here for over half a month, and I still haven't tried them all."

"Let's try the tofu pudding from that place in the west of the city today!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Paimon's expression changed, and he beamed with joy.

"Very good!"

"I want sweet tofu pudding!"

"Sweet tofu pudding?"

"Savory tofu pudding might be more flavorful..."

"No, I want it sweet..."

(End of this chapter)