Douluo Continent Villain Simulator: Persecuting Qian Renxue at the Start

Chapter 185 Bibi Dong's Cultivation Notes (Part 2)

After returning to Wuhun City, Su Cheng and Bibi Dong went to the Elder Hall and the Pope Hall respectively.

Bibi Dong went back to find out about the situation of the Spirit Hall during this period and to deal with the backlog of trivial matters.

Although there aren't many areas where she needs to get involved right now, she obviously can't just be a hands-off manager.

Su Cheng then went to meet Qian Daoliu.

We still need to inform them about the Haotian Sect.

There's no need to hide this kind of thing.

When Qian Xunji was in power, he did a lot of things to suppress the three upper sects. Qian Daoliu was unwilling to take action against Haotian Sect because of his own promises and righteousness, but that does not mean he would restrict others.

Moreover, the Tang brothers' activities on the continent this time did not take place near the Haotian Sect's mountain gate.

It's common for Soul Masters to fight each other. Afterwards, the Clear Sky Sect even sent many Soul Douluos to retaliate, but they were outmatched and killed. There's not much to say about that.

Bibi Dong has made rapid progress in the past few years, and Su Cheng himself is not far behind.

His accumulation of experience was extraordinary. With the help of the special environment of the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, he had successfully condensed his eighth spirit ring and advanced to the level of a Soul Douluo before his return.

In the Papal Palace of Wuhun City, Bibi Dong, having finished handling a small amount of official business, returned to her own room.

After standing silently in the room for a moment, she first took out the two scrolls of cultivation manuals that Su Cheng had given her from her soul tool, and then took out a thick stack of notes.

He then went to a drawer on one side of the room, unlocked it, took out a small stack of books, and put them back on the desk.

After finishing everything, he sat down at the table and picked up the second volume of the Innate Skill that he had just received to read.

While studying the text carefully, she also used her other hand to write and record notes on the blank paper on the table.

In the past, Bibi Dong did not have the habit of taking notes, or rather, she never had the habit of reading and writing at all.

Before meeting Su Cheng, her cultivation method was very regular and simple.

Every day, he meditated and absorbed soul power in a methodical manner. After accumulating soul power to the upper limit, he went to receive guidance from Qian Xunji. Under his guidance, he deeply familiarized himself with and experienced his Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul, repeatedly practiced the soul skills attached to his soul ring, and finally underwent a certain degree of combat training.

The whole process was quite mechanical, requiring her to do absolutely nothing.

However, after following Su Cheng to cultivate three and a half years ago, her cultivation methods changed drastically.

The most fundamental change is that she needs to have greater autonomy.

She has to learn and understand a lot of knowledge on her own.

Su Cheng's initial request was simple: he wanted her to read books, a lot of books, about twenty books a week.

Reading alone is fine; even memorizing it wouldn't take too much time. But Su Cheng's standard is to understand and digest it, and gain his own insights from it.

This is quite difficult for her.

Because Bibi Dong rarely studied on her own in the past, she lacked the ability to think independently and had little knowledge accumulation. At the beginning, it was difficult for her to make connections between different things, and the occasional flashes of inspiration were fleeting.

In order to complete the learning tasks assigned by Su Cheng, she gradually began to try taking notes, recording her thoughts and ideas during her studies.

However, the Spirit Hall's collection of books obviously cannot be scribbled on at will, hence these manuscripts.

As her studies deepened, Bibi Dong discovered another benefit of doing this: the content of many books could often corroborate each other, and whenever she reread her old notes after a period of time, she could often come up with many new insights.

The second volume of the Innate Skill is not very long, but it contains the core essence.

The key to this kind of thing is that the process of summarizing is complicated, but once it truly evolves into a cultivation method, it can be explained clearly without much text.

Not long after, Bibi Dong had read through the entire scroll of the cultivation technique.

Meanwhile, his right hand kept writing, and before he knew it, he had filled a page with densely packed notes.

After reading it, she subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

The second volume of practice is based on the first volume, continuing the method of cultivating and nourishing the foundation.

Although understanding its inner meaning and uncovering the essence of the cultivation method is extremely difficult, actually practicing it is relatively easy, even easier than the first volume.

Staring blankly at the thick manuscript accumulated over the years, Bibi Dong's expression was somewhat complicated.

Most of these things had become useless scraps of paper, and she had already thoroughly digested and absorbed the knowledge, but she couldn't bear to throw them away.

These simple words record her growth over the years, many memorable scenes, and even the profound emotions she kept hidden deep in her heart, which she dared not express aloud.

Bibi Dong gently pursed her red lips, then reached out and picked up the earliest few notebooks, flipping through them casually.

"...There are so many cases of Soul Masters dying unexpectedly from absorbing Soul Rings. Some Soul Masters even explode and die after absorbing a third Soul Ring of a thousand years. It's really hard to imagine."

Does this mean that the factors affecting a Soul Master's absorption of Soul Rings are not rigid and that a theoretical limit cannot be directly defined in a general way?

What factors might influence this? Martial Soul talent? Soul Master's physique? Or the type of Soul Beast?

"However, when I absorbed my sixth spirit ring, I also exceeded that so-called theoretical age limit. Looking back now, I was indeed too impulsive. Ignorance is bliss. If I had known this knowledge, I might not have dared to absorb a 20,000-year spirit ring."

"But what were the reasons that enabled me to succeed back then? I wonder if there are any related records in other books."

"Cheng Xue helped me back then. If it weren't for him, I probably would have failed and lost my life."

"How did he manage to do that, to influence my will when I absorb a spirit ring, and help me resist the impact of the spirit ring's power?"

"By the way, he even possesses a seventh spirit ring that is 100,000 years old."

Bibi Dong looked back at her past reflections and couldn't help but chuckle.

At the time, her understanding of spirit rings was very superficial, and she even thought that these things were extremely amazing discoveries.

But looking at it now, it's almost obvious.

It's true that spirit rings can help spirit masters break through bottlenecks, but ultimately they are still external forces.

How could different types of energy with different attributes be completely indistinguishable when incorporated into the bodies of Soul Masters with different constitutions?

The so-called limit on the number of years for absorbing a spirit ring is subject to fluctuations, which is almost inevitable.

"Cheng Xue seems convinced that Yu Xiaogang and I are having an affair. How can I explain this to her? No, I have to find a chance to make things clear with her."

After that abruptly inserted sentence, the notes returned to normal.

The composition of spirit rings is also vaguely described in the book.

"Is there some connection between this and martial spirit? You can ask Cheng Xue about this."

"I don't know if these crude ideas will satisfy him, or if he'll think I'm too superficial..."

Upon seeing this, Bibi Dong's smile faded, and she sighed silently.

Almost four years have passed, but she has never dared to reveal her feelings to him.

She could never figure out what emotions were hidden beneath that cold mask.

They could only cautiously probe and try to find opportunities to indirectly express their feelings.

Bibi Dong didn't think about it any further and pulled out another notebook from the bottom of the page.

"...Even a level 90 Soul Douluo cannot guarantee that he can successfully absorb a 100,000-year Soul Ring when breaking through, and he has to face great risks?"

"There are also great differences among 100,000-year-old soul beasts. 100,000 years is just a general term. Just like 10,000-year-old soul beasts include 10,000-year-old and 90,000-year-old soul beasts, the same is true for 100,000-year-old soul beasts."

"But once a spirit ring reaches the 100,000-year level, it's clearly a qualitative change, just like a 100,000-year spirit beast. What's the reason for this? Is it the attribute? Or is it because of the legend that 100,000-year spirit beasts can transform into human form?"

"What kind of spirit beast did Cheng Xue's seventh spirit ring come from? I still can't fathom its depth."

"The biggest advantage of twin martial souls lies in the powerful combat strength brought about by the addition of high-age spirit rings to the second martial soul in the later stages of cultivation. Moreover, it can reduce the difficulty of breaking through the bottleneck of the Title Douluo level by absorbing the high energy of the spirit rings."

"Maybe once I start cultivating my second martial soul, I'll have a chance to catch up with him?"

"However, 100,000-year-old soul beasts are rare to begin with, and do I have the opportunity to obtain a 100,000-year-old soul ring?"

She stared intently at the paper in her hand, pondered for a moment, then picked up a pen and circled "Twin Martial Souls" and "100,000-Year Soul Ring" heavily.

"...The self-created soul skill is so powerful."

"I originally thought that the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul could be awarded the title of the number one weapon Martial Soul in the world because of its own quality, but now it seems that this is probably not the case."

"The power of the Clear Sky Hammer lies in the Nine Absolute Techniques of Clear Sky and the Great Sumeru Hammer. Without these two unique skills, the Clear Sky Hammer would just be an ordinary top-tier weapon spirit, not a unique existence."

"Cheng Xue was able to suppress Qian Xunji, whose cultivation level was as high as that of a Title Douluo. This was definitely not something that could be done with just a 100,000-year soul ring. The key was those terrifying sword moves. Even standing behind him, without directly facing the blade, I could feel the terrifying power within them."

"Perhaps the key to creating your own soul skills lies not in technique, but in willpower. If I hadn't read so many books, I might never have grasped this. True strength lies in feeling the power of your heart, understanding what you seek, and relentlessly striving to achieve it."

"Relying on my talent and my twin martial souls, I might be able to become a powerful Title Douluo, but I might not be able to reach the level of a Grand Elder. Cheng Xue is right. Relying solely on hard work, I will never have the chance to join the ranks of the world's strongest."

"I must become the strongest..."

In these stacks of notes, not only is Bibi Dong's own perspective and level of thinking gradually deepening, but the proportion of the name "Cheng Xue" also seems to be constantly increasing.

If Su Cheng knew about this, he probably wouldn't be surprised why Bibi Dong was able to pluck the Acacia Heartbreak Red.

Her almost blank life experience, her special and powerful twin martial souls, and her unique talent have shaped her more extreme personality.

Given this personality, it's not surprising that she would gain the approval of the Rakshasa God in the original timeline and gradually descend into madness.

While Bibi Dong's current thinking has become more mature and rational due to her substantial accumulation of knowledge, she has also become more extreme, stubborn, and arrogant.

After hesitating for a moment, Bibi Dong took out the bottom page of the notebook that she had previously placed in the room.

"...Finally, I don't have to stay in Wuhun City reading anymore. Next, Cheng Xue will take me on a trip."

"I'm happy, but I can't show it, otherwise he might change his mind."

"His attitude was still so awful. In his eyes, I seemed to have no charm whatsoever, and he even told me to go find Yu Xiaogang."

"I really can't understand why Cheng Xue is so sure that there is an affair between me and Yu Xiaogang. I haven't seen that person for half a year."

"Even earlier, they inexplicably reminded me, just because I had asked Yu Xiaogang a few questions?"

"If it weren't for this..."

Bibi Dong didn't continue reading, sighed, and put it aside.

She had regretted going to see Qian Xunji in a fit of anger more than once.

Moreover, he said those inexplicable things, which were then said out loud by Qian Xunji in public.

In the past, she did have some appreciation for Yu Xiaogang, and even some affection for him, but it was at most just affection, and definitely not to the point of being in love.

At that time, the two had only known each other for a little over a year, and only half a year before she met Su Cheng. How deep could their feelings be?

The root cause of this incident lies not with Yu Xiaogang, but with Qian Xunji.

For Bibi Dong in the past, this teacher held an extremely high position and was the elder she respected most.

That day, Su Cheng said a few bad things about Qian Xunji, which made her furious and impulsively decide to go and verify it.

But as it turned out, Su Cheng was right; Qian Xunji was not the same as she had imagined.

She thought this teacher was her closest person, a respectable elder, and her lifelong support.

That's not entirely wrong, but she overestimated her own status.

For Qian Xunji, Bibi Dong was indeed a disciple, but her greatest value lay in her potential to become a powerful tool for the Spirit Hall in the future.

Over the years, they may have developed some feelings for each other, but compared to the benefits of the Spirit Hall, these feelings are clearly far less important.

"That's a terrible approach..."

Bibi Dong pressed her hand to her forehead, feeling both amused and exasperated by her past behavior.

If it were now, she certainly wouldn't do the same stupid thing again.

How much trust and affection can withstand such a test? What weight does she herself carry, and what gives her the right to do something so willful?

But precisely because of this—

"Cheng Xue, what exactly are you after? What do I have that you covet..."

Bibi Dong's expression was somewhat dazed for a moment, and her bright eyes seemed to ripple with tears.

For her sake, that person risked offending a level 99 peerless Douluo and the number one power on the continent, using his mere Soul Saint cultivation to pierce through the Papal Palace with a single sword strike, and even made a daring attack on the current Pope, questioning Qian Daoliu in front of a group of titled Douluo elders.

After that, he even used the unparalleled Innate Skill and rare immortal herbs that had never been recorded in the Spirit Hall to solidify her foundation and clear away obstacles to her future cultivation.

What happened in the secret chamber of the Papal Palace that day did not actually cause her too much psychological trauma, and she recovered from it not long afterward.

Ultimately, the incident never actually happened. What saddened Bibi Dong the most was the betrayal from a close elder and the disgusting thoughts that the elder had. However, soon after, a new emotional anchor appeared in her heart to fill the void.

After a while, Bibi Dong composed herself and looked at the notes on the other side.

This is actually the part she really wants to focus on reviewing.

When I was traveling and cultivating outside, I didn't have much free time to learn and reflect. Cultivating the Innate Skill, fighting with the Haotian Sect, and chasing each other with pursuers took up most of my time. At most, I could only record my insights roughly.

"...Perhaps my previous views were really problematic, and I shouldn't have pursued the vague concepts of freedom and equality."

"But Cheng Xue, he has never said what he thinks either. So what is he thinking?"

"It seems that Poseidon Island is not a paradise either. There are many dark and unjust things there, otherwise Cheng Xue would not have come to the mainland."

"Why did he ask me to help him once in the future?"

"Ultimately, it all boils down to a lack of strength. Cheng Xue is right; this world is ruled by power. Whoever has the stronger fist is right."

Bibi Dong remained silent and continued turning the pages.

"...I never imagined that such a thing as a magical herb existed in the world. There are no records of it in the Spirit Hall, and Qian Xunji never mentioned it either. But that makes sense. If the Spirit Hall knew about this place, they would have already looted it. How could it have been left until now?"

"I chose to take the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. Will Cheng Xue know what I'm thinking? Hehe, he's probably just guessing again. It doesn't matter, he'll understand eventually."

"Judging from his appearance, he seems to have some stories. Is he someone from that Poseidon Island? It's really strange. This guy is clearly a little younger than me. Where does he get so many messy ideas?"

"Beneath that terrifyingly powerful ice-fire spring, something else is definitely hidden. The natural environment alone couldn't possibly have given birth to such a treasure; it completely defies objective laws. Cheng Xue seems to know something about it, but she doesn't dare to investigate further. Cheng Xue isn't a narrow-minded person; it's unlikely she's doing this out of caution against me."

"The unknown secrets of this world are far more numerous than I imagined. In the past, I was narrow-minded and blindly confident in the Spirit Hall, which was truly regrettable. Speaking of which, what exactly is Seagod Island? Are there other continents beyond the Douluo Continent?"

"Seagod Island..." Upon seeing this, Bibi Dong silently repeated the name of the place.

She didn't know what Su Cheng had mentioned before, but she already had quite a few ideas about Poseidon Island.

If I have the chance in the future, I must go there and take a look.

"...Cultivation technique, the Innate Skill. While others rely on meditation to passively and slowly increase their soul power, I actually have the opportunity to actively absorb soul power and cultivate rapidly."

"I thought I had a very deep understanding of martial spirits, but after seeing this technique, I realized that what I had seen in the past was just the tip of the iceberg, and I had never really touched the core secrets of martial spirits."

"information.

"People say that a martial spirit is a reflection of the soul, but it turns out that the essence of a martial spirit is actually the information within one's bloodline. Once this essence is grasped, the martial spirit will no longer be mysterious. Perhaps after reaching the peak of Douluo level, all insights should revolve around exploring this point?"

"I never expected that Cheng Xue's innate talent would be so poor. No wonder, no wonder his eye for people is so unique."

"How much self-confidence must he have to be so magnanimous to be willing to pass on such a peerless secret technique to me? I can see how much effort he has put into this technique and how much he cherishes it."

"Does this mean that I am actually a special person to him?"

"..." Upon seeing this, a hint of a smile flashed across Bibi Dong's eyes.

Turning the page further, you'll find mostly insights and notes about combat.

"...Killing Tang Xiao and Tang Hao won't be easy, but since we've decided to kill them, then we'll do it. Anyway, the three upper sects aren't really that different from those corrupt nobles in the empire; there aren't many good people among them. Even if these two haven't caused any trouble now, they'll be a threat in the future, so it's better to deal with them in advance."

"However, these two are quite strong. We need to think of a good strategy to kill them. Fighting them one against two is just suicide. We need to gather intelligence first and see if we can find an opportunity to catch them alone."

"My martial spirit isn't good at direct combat; it's best to use sneak attacks. Even if we don't use sneak attacks, we need to find a way to make them lower their guard during the battle. Even Cheng Xue praised the Death Spider King's toxicity; we must take advantage of this."

"The people of Haotian Sect are all idiots. As long as I can find a way to stir up their emotions, my chances are actually very high."

She browsed this section very quickly.

For the past three years, apart from her cultivation, she has spent most of her time in battle.

Many of her methods and techniques have gradually become ingrained in her instincts, and the information that words can convey is extremely limited.

Looking back now, it serves more as a review of past mistakes.

"...I successfully killed Tang Hao."

"My thinking is correct. For Soul Masters, whether to pursue the ultimate attribute or to pursue overall balance has always been a difficult choice. There are gains and losses in both, but I am different. I have two Martial Souls."

"Having twin martial souls is my greatest advantage, not only in cultivation but also in development. Both Spider Emperor martial souls are extremely powerful, and I can maximize the venomous properties of the Death Spider Emperor and the sharp spider spears first."

"After this battle, Cheng Xue also praised me highly, and I did not let him down. I could feel that his attitude towards me began to change."

"..."

"Damn Haotian Sect, they're shameless!"

"They actually sent so many Soul Douluos to hunt down the two Soul Saints like us."

"As expected, battles between Soul Masters should be fought with the utmost annihilation, leaving no one alive. The reason we encountered this dangerous situation is because we let Tang Xiao go. Just as Cheng Xue said, he went back to his sect to get reinforcements."

"But there's nothing I can do about it. I'm not strong enough. I've already done my best to kill Tang Hao. In the future, I must make sure that everything is foolproof before I do it. I absolutely cannot leave myself with any hidden dangers."

"..."

"Damn it, Cheng Xue knows that beautiful woman! Otherwise, given his personality, he would never have meddled in other people's business and asked me to let the other party go."

"And that woman is also problematic. The way she looks at Cheng Xue is very strange. Even though all her teammates are dead, she still looks reluctant to leave."

"Who exactly is that guy? Is she even worthy of being called a mere Soul King?"

"I knew too little before. It was my fault. I didn't gather enough intelligence and I didn't pay attention to Cheng Xue's attitude. I only regarded them as enemies and didn't care about a weak Soul King. Otherwise, this oversight would not have occurred."

"That was just a Soul King; it was easy to kill him. We missed the best opportunity because of a moment of carelessness..."

After reading the last page, Bibi Dong's pretty face darkened slightly, and she gently gritted her teeth.

These past few years have been full of trials and tribulations, and although the process wasn't easy, everything was wonderful. But then this happened in the end.

If she didn't know Su Cheng's personality, she would have suspected that the reason he was so determined to kill Tang Hao was because of Ah Yin.

She picked up a new sheet of white paper and began to write on it, word by word.

"I could sense that his attitude was changing; he was avoiding me."

"Moreover, he rarely mentions Yu Xiaogang's name anymore, which means he must have realized something."

"Cheng Xue, I will prove myself. I will become very strong, even stronger than you."

"When that time comes, I will be able to stand proudly beside you, and no one will be able to stop us."

"Cheng Xue, I will definitely take off your mask, I promise!"

(End of this chapter)