Bab 333: Chapter 313: A Different Beginning
There was no introductory text, nor any explanation regarding identity or origin.
As Su Cheng's consciousness merged with his body, he opened his eyes and first took a look at his surroundings.
A faint expression of amazement crossed his youthful face.
"What a powerful aura."
He found himself standing in a vast and expansive valley.
A light mist surrounded the area, and the steep cliffs in the distance appeared to be over a thousand meters high.
But what was even more astonishing was the countless colossal beings that filled every corner of the valley.
Dragons!
On the Douluo Continent, dragon beasts with pure bloodlines were incredibly rare, yet here they were everywhere.
And these weren't the mixed-blood dragon species but true dragons!
However, they were not living creatures; they were the remains of true dragons.
The skeletal remains, each with a unique posture—some standing, others crouching—shared one common trait: they were enormous, astoundingly enormous.
Even the smallest among them stood several tens of meters tall, while the larger ones towered over a hundred meters.
The powerful aura Su Cheng sensed was emanating from these bones.
To be precise, the aura was hidden deep within the dragon bones.
For an ordinary person, while they might notice something unusual about these remains, the surface energy fluctuations wouldn't be particularly strong.
But Su Cheng, with his heightened perception and special bloodline, could detect the intense will and energy deep within, which even time itself couldn't fully erode.
The dragons may have died, but their bones stood firm, and their residual power still lingered!
At the same time, he felt his own blood faintly boiling, as if resonating with the entire valley, and a strange sadness welled up in his heart.
At that moment, it seemed as though the sorrowful roars of countless dragons echoed in his ears.
"A dragon burial ground… as expected…"
Although he hadn't anticipated that he would find himself directly in a dragon graveyard upon entering the simulated world, Su Cheng wasn't entirely unprepared.
He had long suspected this.
If the simulator's power was fully activated this time, it would likely involve top-tier entities, with the Dragon God lineage being one of them.
So, he had specifically researched a lot about soul beasts, including various records of the continent's history.
Although the records about dragons in the Spirit Hall's library were sparse and incomplete, they were enough for him to deduce many hidden truths.
Gazing at the endless sea of dragon bones before him, Su Cheng's heart was filled more with excitement than sorrow.
This place was exceptionally suitable for cultivation.
His foundation was already sufficient, and he didn't need many additional resources to make a direct breakthrough to godhood.
The information contained within this dragon graveyard was an excellent source of cultivation material for him.
He even thought to himself that if he could continue cultivating here until he reached his full potential before emerging, wouldn't that be perfect?
However, he guessed that things wouldn't be that simple.
Especially since…
Su Cheng raised his eyes toward the core of the valley.
From there, a faint call kept coming, drawing him to explore, a call that resonated with his Dragon God bloodline.
"The Dragon God's Dragon Soul Core… Perhaps the source of the dragons' immense power is hidden within…"
Su Cheng narrowed his eyes, feeling a slight thrill in his heart.
It wasn't due to the power itself but stemmed from his desire for the unknown.
He was very curious as to why the legendary Dragon God could be so powerful.
Despite being of the same system, its strength far surpassed that of even the God-King level beings.
Su Cheng had once experienced the power of the Asura God in the Slaughter City.
In his view, the Asura God's power was already at the pinnacle of godly strength in terms of attributes and intensity.
If that was the case, then why was the Dragon God's power significantly stronger than that of the Asura God?
If it had to do with the Dragon God's unique nature and his divine status, why were his descendants also so powerful?
Especially the Earth Dragon King lineage, which could even transform into the very mountains and earth, possessing powers almost akin to a creator.
The mystery likely lay within their bloodline.
However, despite his intense curiosity, Su Cheng had no intention of heading in that direction just yet.
Even from this distance, he could barely control himself.
One could imagine that if he got closer, with his current strength, he might not be able to control the situation, and who knows what kind of consequences that might lead to.
After all, the power flowing through Su Cheng's veins wasn't a fragmented Dragon God power, but a complete bloodline.
If he rashly approached to investigate, it might either cause his body to mutate or lead to the destabilization of this small world, both of which were outcomes he wanted to avoid.
Of course, he would have to go eventually.
But not now.
At the very least, he needed to improve his strength to a certain level before getting close to that area.
Researching the bloodline power was fine, but he had no intention of transforming into a true dragon.
Compared to the power of the Dragon God, he believed that the limit of his true strength, which perfectly matched his own situation, was higher and had a brighter future.
"…Better make good use of the time."
Su Cheng steadied his mind, quickly retracting his gaze and calming himself down.
He could clearly sense that with his appearance, the dragon graveyard had begun to undergo some subtle changes.
The energy in the air was becoming more active, and countless dormant dragon souls were slowly awakening…
And as he continued to cultivate and stayed here longer, the presence of this place would likely become more apparent until it was eventually exposed.
The spatial structure of this small world was inherently unstable, inferior even to places like the Sea God's Temple. It was only a matter of time before the surviving dragons found their way here.
So staying here until he became invincible was clearly unrealistic.
And even if he had enough time, he could never reach the level of "invincibility."
In reality, he had only just reached the strength of a second-tier god. Even with the enhancement of the Dragon God's power, he had no possibility of breaking through to the God-King level.
Therefore, whether considering external threats or his own autonomy, it was clear that he couldn't stay here for too long.
After roughly understanding his environment and confirming that he was alone in this place, Su Cheng finally felt relieved and began to assess his current physical state.
This body was not strong.
Compared to reality, the difference was enormous; it was only at the level of a Soul Ancestor at best.
However, for a six-year-old child who had not yet awakened his martial soul, this level of strength was terrifying.
Yes, at this moment, Su Cheng was a boy who had just turned six.
He looked down at his fair, tender hands and his significantly smaller limbs, and shook his head helplessly.
Though it made him smile wryly, the situation wasn't entirely unexpected.
Replicating his physique from reality was no easy task.
In fact, it wasn't even a complete replication.
Perhaps due to the high level of the Sunfire, or to prevent his weak, young body from being burned by its flames, the trace amounts of Sunfire that had remained within him did not appear in this body.
However, in other aspects, he was entirely consistent with his real self.
He could even sense the presence of his seventh soul ring.
Once he awakened his martial soul, he could regain that precious soul ring containing the power of his essence.
"Before cultivating, I need to think about how to complete the tasks."
Su Cheng rubbed his temples and sat down on the ground, lost in thought.
"I don't need to worry too much about the 'Final Chapter' task for now. I should focus on 'Origin' and 'Reconstruction.' Not only do I need to think about how to complete them, but I also need to carefully consider the level of completion, as the task descriptions are too vague."
This time, the way he entered the world was completely different from the past.
In previous simulations, he had always had a fixed background, with a true identity and related blood relatives.
Whether it was his biological father, the "Sword Without Edge" Su Shan, who never appeared in the first simulation, the Su family of Star Luo in the second, or the child of a Seagod Island exile in the last, they were all born through normal means.
But this time, it was entirely different.
When he first appeared, he was already six years old, as if a character conjured up out of thin air.
His background didn't matter much.
The key was that if he could make good use of this point, perhaps he could build on it and craft something significant.
Moreover, what did the terms "Life's Child of Destiny" and "Potential Child of Destiny" in the prompt mean when he entered this world? Who exactly were they referring to?
If the true Child of Destiny in this simulated world was indeed himself, then based on this assumption, the so-called "Life's Child of Destiny" should refer to several key individuals who would play an important role in the later stages of the mission.
Furthermore, the "Key Figures" mentioned in the "Mission: Remold" likely included these "Life's Children of Destiny."
But four of them? That seemed like too many.
To be considered "Key Figures," these individuals would need to possess the ability or potential to influence the continent's situation, perhaps even its future.
But where, in the current Douluo Continent, could so many top-tier talents be found?
If the current timeline outside the simulator is not much different from reality, then Xiao Xue should be one of them.
Bibi Dong, who also possesses the potential to become a god, is also a strong candidate.
Moreover, as the Pope of the Spirit Hall with ambitions to unify the continent and ascend to the throne, if she succeeds, she could indeed be said to influence the future.
But apart from them, who would the other two be?
The Silver Dragon King hiding in the Star Dou Great Forest? Or perhaps someone from another planet or even the Divine Realm? After all, the simple description of the mission didn't confine the scope to the Douluo Star.
It couldn't possibly be Tang San and the other Shrek Seven Devils, could it? They are all class enemies.
Moreover, if it weren't for the help of immortal herbs, none of them would have the potential to become gods.
After pondering for a long time without any results, Su Cheng shook his head and temporarily gave up on trying to figure out the exact list of Children of Destiny.
There wasn't much point in thinking about these things now.
He wasn't even sure what year it was, let alone what the criteria for choosing these so-called "Life's Children of Destiny" were; he could only make rough guesses and certainly couldn't make a definitive judgment.
It was okay not to know; the real trouble would be making a mistake.
However, what Su Cheng didn't know at this moment was that, as soon as he appeared in the small world of the Dragon Valley, something very subtle seemed to be happening in the outside world on the Douluo Continent.
In the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace, the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe was returning to his study under the escort of his personal guard, just after returning from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan.
Suddenly, a bright white light flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared in an instant.
The guard beside him seemed to notice something and glanced at him with a surprised expression. "Young Master, what happened?"
"Did you feel it too?"
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe's face showed a look of surprise, confirming that it wasn't just his imagination.
"It felt like a mental fluctuation passed over you. Very faint, but very terrifying."
The Snake Lance Douluo looked a bit grave and tense.
Just now, an astonishing aura had suddenly emanated from his young master, almost like a deity descending to the mortal world, making him dazed for a moment.
But that fluctuation lasted only for a split second.
It was so quick that he almost thought he had imagined it.
"I don't know either." Xue Qinghe frowned, shaking his head in confusion. "It feels like I've forgotten something extremely important. But when I try to think about it, I realize I haven't actually forgotten anything."
"Should we send a message to the Grand Worshiper and ask him?"
The Snake Lance Douluo asked hurriedly, worried that something was wrong with his master's body.
Xue Qinghe pondered for a moment before shaking his head again.
"No need. It shouldn't be anything serious. I'll check it myself first. Let's not bother Grandfather for now."
In the Star Luo Empire, at the Duke of Nether's mansion, Zhu Zhuyun had rare free time and had returned home from the academy.
After greeting her parents, she immediately sought out her younger sister.
Looking at the sister she loved the most, Zhu Zhuyun's expression was gentle.
She asked softly, "Xiao Qing, there's less than a year left before you awaken your martial soul. How is your preparation coming along?"
"I'm ready." The young Zhu Zhuqing nodded, a bright smile appearing on her delicate, youthful face.
"So confident?"
"Yes! I'm sure my innate soul power level will be higher than yours, Sister."
It was a strong intuition that suddenly surged within her.
She was sure that she would awaken a martial soul so powerful it would astonish everyone!
Though she couldn't understand where this inexplicable confidence came from, she firmly believed in it.
"Really? Then Xiao Qing, you must work hard. My innate soul power level was close to eight."
Zhu Zhuyun gently stroked Zhu Zhuqing's soft black hair, her eyes revealing a faint trace of complex emotion.
I hope your martial soul talent won't be too exceptional.
Because if it is, we won't be able to get along as we do now anymore.
When that time comes, I won't show any mercy.
At the junction of the two empires, the Spirit Hall City stood on the endless Spirit Mountain Range, revered as the holy land of the Soul Masters.
Inside the Pope's Hall, Bibi Dong, who was busy handling documents, suddenly felt a momentary dizziness.
She instinctively raised her head, and her eyes seemed to brighten as if wiped clean, becoming clear and pure, without a speck of dust.
The dark, insane aura that had been hidden deep within her eyes also seemed to dissipate.
Bibi Dong closed her eyes and let out a deep breath, feeling a sense of relief.
Since she began the Rakshasa God's Trials, the mental pressure had been relentless, but now it suddenly eased significantly.
She could feel that some incomprehensible change had occurred deep within her soul.
But she couldn't understand what was happening.
Although Bibi Dong possessed the ability to use her soul power, it was only for use, not control. She could not delve into the changes within her soul, or else she wouldn't have suffered so much pain from the Rakshasa God's Trials over the years.
In a remote mountain range in the heart of the Heavenly Dou Empire, a massive waterfall cascaded down from a high peak, plunging into the pool below.
Few people knew that behind the waterfall, there was a hidden cave.
The cave was pitch black.
Only in the deepest part was there a small hole in the ceiling, allowing a thin beam of sunlight to fall on a gently swaying Blue Silver Grass with golden patterns.
Suddenly, a faint light flashed across the grass blades, and the illusory figure of a woman appeared out of nowhere.
She slowly opened her eyes, looking around in confusion, a sense of having returned from another world welling up within her.
"Why did I return here... Su Cheng..."
But before she could ponder for long, she quickly fell back into slumber.
Her physical form was too weak to sustain her soul's awakening for long.
As she awoke and then returned to sleep, the entire cave seemed to undergo some strange transformation.
A large amount of special and dense soul power began to converge continuously from deep underground, flowing steadily into the small Blue Silver Grass.
The color of its leaves began to change, although the transformation was so slow it was almost imperceptible to the naked eye...
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