Douluo Continent Villain Simulator: Persecuting Qian Renxue at the Start

Chapter 194 Teacher, Do You Have Regrets?

A terrifying aura surged from Su Cheng and then spread outwards.

The sky was clear and the clouds were layered, while the waves on the sea surged.

At that moment, Su Cheng, standing on the edge of the shore, even gave Lorelei a kind of illusion.

It was not a person, but a towering mountain, as immovable as the Poseidon Mountain standing in the center of Poseidon Island.

And this was merely an outward display of his aura; at this moment, he had not even released his martial spirit.

Lorelei turned around in astonishment, looking at Su Cheng's figure, "He actually..."

At the same time, many powerful figures on Poseidon Island felt a chill run down their spines.

"Such a powerful energy fluctuation!" Sea Dragon Douluo frowned and stood up under the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar.

"Who is it?"

"Is someone going to invade Poseidon Island?"

"..."

Just then, a gentle, melodious female voice rang in their ears, "Don't worry."

The next moment, Poseidon, dressed in red, appeared in mid-air above Poseidon Island, gazing into the distance with a mixture of surprise and joy on her face, along with a hint of dissatisfaction.

Clearly, she knew who it was as soon as she sensed that aura.

After speaking with the group of Saint Pillar Douluos, he transformed into a streak of red light and flew off in that direction.

Seeing Poseidon leave, the other Pillar Douluos were relieved.

In their eyes, the High Priestess Poseidon was an invincible being.

As long as Poseidon is there, Poseidon Island will be safe from any danger.

On an island not far from Poseidon Island, Su Cheng watched as the figure in red crossed the sea and landed not far in front of him.

More than a decade has passed. If Lorelei's appearance remains unchanged, then Poseidon's changes are quite obvious.

She hasn't aged with time; on the contrary, she looks much younger now than before.

To be precise, it's her eyes that have become younger.

Besides the gentle grace, confidence, and intellect of adult women, there is also a touch of the innocence and purity of young women, but the subtle sense of vicissitude from the past is gone.

Su Cheng felt a surge of emotion, and a genuine joy appeared on his face. "Teacher, it's been a long time."

Poseidon slowly stepped forward, looking Su Cheng up and down, her heart surging with emotion.

The man in front of her was someone she had watched grow up.

Although they didn't have much contact when they were young, the other person started practicing with them after the age of seven.

From a young age, he has shown extraordinary qualities in every aspect.

For his own sake, he gave up an easy opportunity and chose to leave Poseidon Island.

More than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. That child has grown into a man, looking much more mature and with a more reserved demeanor.

If he hadn't just released his aura, he would have looked like an ordinary person. Even with her eyesight and perception, it would have been difficult for her to detect his cultivation level.

"Cheng'er, I didn't expect your cultivation to improve so quickly, even more so than my own after I underwent the top-level eight trials."

He was only in his early thirties, yet he had already cultivated to the level of a Title Douluo.

Moreover, he wasn't just any ordinary Title Douluo.

Although she couldn't discern Su Cheng's exact strength at this moment, Poseidon knew from the fluctuations in his aura just now that he was definitely no weaker than an ordinary peak Douluo.

While feeling sentimental, she felt an increasing sense of regret.

Looking back now, if Su Cheng had chosen to accept the Sea God's test back then, he would very likely have obtained the Sea God's Nine Trials.

And now, he is willing to sacrifice his life to create a new generation of sea god.

"But you truly have an iron will." Poseidon's voice turned cold, seemingly tinged with anger. "So many years have passed, and you haven't returned even once. Crossing the sea wouldn't be a difficult task for you, nor would it take too much time, would it?"

Upon hearing this, Su Cheng felt a surge of surprise.

This teacher has really changed; he actually said something like that.

However, this change is clearly not a bad thing.

"I wouldn't dare come back and embarrass my teacher until I've achieved something," Su Cheng said with a smile. "Fortunately, it didn't take too long."

"You certainly know how to make excuses," Poseidon scoffed. "If you stay outside for a few more years, you'll probably get old."

"The teacher looks younger and prettier than before."

"You're such a chatterbox!" Poseidon blushed, looking somewhat annoyed.

"Teacher, you know I always say what I mean," Su Cheng said with a smile.

He truly meant what he said.

Poseidon's mindset was too detached in the past.

He sits atop Poseidon Mountain year after year, looking down upon all living beings, believing he has witnessed the full spectrum of human experience, but in reality, it is all just an illusion.

It's like watching many movies; does that mean you'll gain enlightenment about life?

Only when she truly enters the world can she be considered a living, breathing person.

With this added vitality, she naturally looked much younger.

The false sense of vicissitude from the past has now been completely wiped away.

Poseidon snorted lightly, not taking Su Cheng's disrespectful words too seriously.

Anyway, that's how the two of them have always gotten along. Rather than being master and apprentice, they communicate more like friends.

Instead, after a few words of conversation, the awkwardness of not seeing each other for many years disappeared.

"What are your plans this time you're back?" Poseidon asked first.

Then a hint of hesitation appeared on his face, "Should we go back to Seagod Island?"

The rule on Poseidon Island that those who fail the test will be expelled is maintained by human intervention, not by a hard and fast rule of exclusion. She was willing to make an exception for Su Cheng.

Poseidon actually wanted Su Cheng to try again to see if he could be assessed again, but he figured the other party wouldn't agree.

"Forget it," Su Cheng shook his head. "Don't break the rules for my sake."

Poseidon sighed inwardly upon hearing this, as it was roughly the answer she had expected.

Then her expression turned serious, her eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of inquiry appeared in her sea-blue eyes. "The Ming Cult you set up is quite powerful now."

"Yes," Su Cheng said frankly, "I just found out too, the vast majority of the sea people have now joined the Ming Cult."

"Why...why did you establish this Ming Cult?" Poseidon asked hesitantly, looking at Su Cheng.

"Naturally, it's to make life better for the people living on the sea," Su Cheng said calmly. "Teacher, you must know the specific situation of the Ming Cult, right? Those people are living much better than before."

"..." Poseidon was silent for a moment, then sighed softly, "It is indeed much better. In the past, I was not dutiful enough and failed to live up to the expectations of the Sea God."

She had naturally gained a thorough understanding of the Ming Cult's specific situation and had collected a great deal of relevant intelligence.

The sudden appearance of such a massive force at sea, and the fact that she, as the High Priestess of Seagod Island, is no longer as indifferent to worldly affairs as before, but instead frequently travels among the people, how could she not investigate after hearing about it?

If she hadn't fully understood this force's modus operandi and core principles, how could she have let things drift?

If there is any problem, even if Su Cheng is the founder of this organization, she will not hesitate to shut it down.

"Teacher, please don't say that." Su Cheng smiled at Poseidon. "When there is trouble, a disciple will do his duty. Without your guidance back then, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"You don't need to flatter me. I've never taught you anything." Poseidon shook her head. "However, the technique you spread out seems to have amazing effects, actually enabling ordinary people to become Soul Masters."

As she spoke, her expression showed slight hesitation, and she felt unusually uneasy.

In fact, the martial arts techniques that were widely circulated within the Ming Cult were what puzzled and worried her the most.

How did Su Cheng manage to do that?

What is the purpose of selflessly spreading the techniques in this way?

If Su Cheng has other ideas, how should I deal with it?

The fact that someone born with zero soul power could cultivate soul power made her suspicious.

This situation clearly cannot be explained by a few words of guidance from the sea god.

Although it was somewhat disrespectful, she genuinely doubted that even the Sea God could enable ordinary people to defy fate and acquire Soul Master talent from scratch through their own cultivation.

Poseidon pursed her red lips and hesitated before saying, "Do you know what the consequences will be if there are too many Soul Masters?"

"What was the result?" Su Cheng stared at her, his dark eyes meeting her azure eyes.

"It will plunge the world into chaos," Poseidon whispered.

There are very few people in this world with the talent of a Soul Master; perhaps only one in a hundred will possess it.

Even so, the turmoil caused by Soul Masters has been countless, making them a source of chaos.

If everyone could become a Soul Master, it's hard to imagine what the world would become.

What was once abundant resources will become scarce and rare, and how much fighting and killing will result from this?

"..." Su Cheng remained silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed. "So what if it's chaotic?"

Poseidon was stunned.

It seemed unbelievable that Su Cheng would give such an answer.

"Can you bear the consequences?"

"Why should I bear this responsibility?" Su Cheng said calmly.

He turned around, slowly walked to the shore, and looked at the vast sea with its undulating waves.

"The affairs of the world should be borne by the people of the world. I give them a chance, and whether the world will become better or worse as a result is not my concern."

Su Cheng turned to look at Poseidon.

"Teacher, you have no right to decide other people's lives, and neither do I."

"Even if they gain superhuman strength because of me, I don't think I have the right to restrict them. If they die in the fight, they can't blame me. That's their own choice and their freedom."

"Just like it's my freedom to pass on this martial arts technique."

"This..." Poseidon stared blankly at Su Cheng, muttering, "This is the demonic path..."

"Does the teacher think I shouldn't have done that?"

Su Cheng didn't want to dwell on the matter any longer, so he simply stated, "But how difficult it is for ordinary people to survive on the high seas! Are they inherently destined to be inferior? Don't ordinary people have the right to pursue their dreams?"

"..." After a long silence, Poseidon sighed, "I can never win an argument with you."

She said those things without any selfish motives.

In fact, even if there were dozens or hundreds more Soul Masters, they would not pose any threat to her.

She genuinely felt there were many hidden dangers involved.

This kind of practice should not exist.

However, what Su Cheng said at this moment seemed to make a lot of sense, leaving her conflicted and unable to make a decision.

"Whether it's good or bad, let time tell," Su Cheng said again, offering words of comfort.

Poseidon opened her mouth, but ultimately remained silent.

Since things have come to this, this is the only way.

As for the origin of the cultivation method, there's really no need to dwell on it anymore.

Even if Su Cheng figured it out himself, so what? The other side has already withdrawn from Poseidon Island.

Su Cheng suddenly changed the subject, his expression becoming relaxed, and asked casually, "Teacher, do you have any regrets?"

"Regret?" Poseidon blinked, a slight thought stirring within her.

After a moment's hesitation, he shook his head. "No."

Upon hearing this, Su Cheng turned to look at her, gazing at her with an inquisitive expression. "Really?"

"Of course it's true." Poseidon chuckled. "What, do you want your teacher to have any regrets?"

"Of course not." Su Cheng laughed, his expression full of joy.

He knew that Poseidon originally had regrets.

Her unfinished relationship with Tang Chen remains her regret.

Now that this regret is gone, it doesn't seem like good news.

The original Poseidon had a strong attachment to life, and even resorted to some means in the Nine Trials of the Sea God in the original timeline, largely because of Tang Chen, wanting to live and wait for him.

Now that she no longer has that thought, does that mean she no longer fears death?

But Su Cheng didn't think so.

In his view, Poseidon's past obsession with Tang Chen was completely ineffective, at least far less important than the faith in her heart.

In the original timeline, she failed to kill Tang San within the rules' permitted scope, and afterwards she devoted herself to assisting him in becoming a god, which shows this point.

But things are different now.

Since Poseidon just said those words, it means that in the years she has been going out into the lives of ordinary people, she has truly found solace for her soul.

Although the importance of this kind of trust is unknown, it will certainly play a crucial role at the very last moment.

(End of this chapter)