Chapter 21: A New Simulation Path

[Devil Bear Douluo returned to report that he was intercepted on the way, delaying his journey. By the time he reached Yanmen Pass, Zhou Sheng'an had already taken his own life. Overcome with grief, you suffered a miscarriage.]

Qian Renxue was completely stunned.

This simulation's outcome was far worse than the last!

Her identity was exposed, she couldn't protect Sheng'an, and even her child never got the chance to be born!

The only word that could describe this was tragedy.

And when she checked Zhou Sheng'an's character records, it detailed his life achievements—along with the cause of his death… He had been deceived by Bibi Dong, driven to despair, and took his own life!

"!!!"

Qian Renxue slowly raised her hand, clutching her golden hair, her delicate face twisting with rage.

A deep sorrow surged from the depths of her heart.

Sheng'an had died for her!

That unwavering love, once a source of warmth that soothed her lonely soul, had now transformed into an overwhelming hatred upon his loss!

Tears welled up in her eyes, slipping down and vanishing into the narrow valley of her snow-white chest.

"Bibi Dong…" Qian Renxue gritted out the name through clenched teeth.

The memories from the simulation had completely engulfed her. Right now, she wasn't just Qian Renxue—she was a grieving woman who had just learned that her beloved had been cruelly deceived to his death, her child lost before birth. She was a woman filled with an earth-shattering hatred for Bibi Dong!

"Kill her!!!" A dark voice howled in her mind.

This time, Qian Renxue didn't resist the thought. The flood of memories had blurred the lines between simulation and reality.

She had only one thought left—

That insane woman who killed Sheng'an and their child must die!!!

"Die!!!"

Qian Renxue stood up, her entire body radiating an icy aura. Her dazzling golden hair quickly dimmed, turning into a sinister, gray-white shade.

Her face remained the same, but the malice in her eyes made her utterly terrifying to look at.

She pushed open the door and strode out.

Outside, Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo had just returned.

Seeing the murderous aura radiating from Qian Renxue, their expressions changed drastically.

"Young Master? What happened?" Snake Spear Douluo asked with concern.

"I want you to kill Bibi Dong! Are you willing to help me?" Qian Renxue's voice was cold and commanding.

"!!!" Snake Spear Douluo was momentarily stunned.

The chilling aura around Qian Renxue was completely different from before. Even as Titled Douluo, the sheer killing intent she exuded made them feel as if they had fallen into an ice pit!

What the hell happened?

Why had their young master changed so drastically?!

Snake Spear Douluo opened his mouth, hesitating.

Porcupinefish Douluo gave an awkward smile. "Young Master, perhaps we should consult with the Grand Worship first? Also… the young man you asked us to find, Zhou Sheng'an, has been located. He's at Blue Tyrant Academy..."

Facing this unbelievably cold Qian Renxue, he instinctively switched to a more respectful tone.

Qian Renxue snorted, her voice bone-chilling. "Protect Sheng'an! Do not let anyone harm him! And tell Salas—do not publish the theory! Otherwise, I'll kill him!"

"Understood!"

The two Titled Douluo immediately complied.

"Young Master, where are you going…?" Snake Spear Douluo couldn't help but ask as he saw Qian Renxue walking toward the exit.

Qian Renxue turned back and gave him a single cold glance—her violent, almost venomous eyes stabbing into him like daggers.

Snake Spear Douluo's heart trembled, and he did not dare to ask further.

Qian Renxue left the courtyard.

The two Titled Douluo exchanged glances, their faces filled with shock.

"What the hell happened to the Young Master? That look in her eyes was terrifying..." Snake Spear Douluo muttered, still shaken.

"I don't know, but she's dangerous… She's not really going to assassinate the Pope, is she?"

Porcupinefish Douluo swallowed nervously.

"No way! Porcupine, you follow the Young Master's orders and protect Zhou Sheng'an. I'll go after her—at the very least, I need to protect her from the shadows. Her state is far too unstable!"

Snake Spear Douluo gritted his teeth.

Porcupinefish Douluo nodded, and the two quickly took action.

…

Spirit City – Pope's Palace – Pope's Chambers

"Aaaahhh!!!"

"It hurts… DAMN IT!!! ZHOU SHENG'AN!!! YOU DESERVE TO DIE!!!"

Bibi Dong clutched her head, thrashing on the floor. She repeatedly slammed against the bed, the walls—her body crashing into furniture.

A delicate porcelain vase tumbled to the ground, shattering into sharp fragments that tore through her purple robes, leaving wounds on her soft skin. Blood seeped onto the floor.

But her agonized screams were not from physical pain.

No—what tormented her was the collapse of her inner beliefs!

For years, she had endured the negative influence of the Rakshasa God's inheritance. The only way she kept her mind intact was by clinging to a perfect, imaginary "white moonlight"—a dreamlike sanctuary in her mind.

But now, Zhou Sheng'an had completely shattered it!

He was better than the Yu Xiaogang she had once idolized!

Yu Xiaogang was no longer the "perfect existence" she had built up in her heart…

And without that "sanctuary," her mind was instantly devoured by darkness!

It felt as if a metal rod was stirring through her brain, tearing her apart!

For half an hour, she screamed in agony, writhing on the floor.

Only when the flood of simulation memories settled could she barely regain clarity.

After all, it was just a simulation. She anchored her mind by reminding herself—

Zhou Sheng'an hasn't shown himself in reality yet.

She could still crush him before he did!

Her disheveled hair clung to her tear-streaked face. Her cold, venomous eyes gleamed eerily beneath the messy strands.

"Zhou Sheng'an… I must destroy him…"

"This world… should not have someone so perfect. He should not be serving the Angel Clan!"

"The pain that Xiaogang and I once suffered… your daughter must experience it too!!!"

Bibi Dong's voice trembled with rage and madness.

A twisted idea took root in her mind.

She had to erase Zhou Sheng'an—only then could she regain her balance!

…

Meanwhile…

Zhou Sheng'an, who had only received the knowledge and experience from the simulation, was relatively unaffected.

Within moments, he had fully digested the influx of soul power expansion theory, military strategy, and political maneuvering—gaining expertise that would have taken him years to study and master.

He lightly tapped his temple.

"If I apply my soul power expansion theory, I should be able to expand my soul power to about nine times its original capacity. Others, even with weaker control, should still manage three to four times."

"This theory alone is enough to elevate me to Saint Master status."

"The past two simulations both ended in failure because of Qian Renxue's identity… So, next time, I'll try something different—I won't join any faction, I won't create a faction, and I'll teach for free. Will that allow me to go further?"

"This way, I can also focus on perfecting my theories… Maybe I'll even develop a truly complete soul power expansion theory!"

Zhou Sheng'an's eyes gleamed.

The simulation allowed him to explore limitless possibilities—and every time, he gained real progress in the real world.

"Now… let's refine the theory first."

He picked up his brush and began writing.

Knock, knock, knock.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.