Chapter 79: Qin Ming Enters the World

"I... died?"

Liu Erlong pondered for a moment and chose to receive the memory.

She was briefly dazed as the simulated experiences flooded her mind. Then she chuckled. "What a joke, how could the world fall into such chaos? I really must've fallen into a heart demon."

"But the one who assassinated me... seems to have been Salas?"

Liu Erlong furrowed her brows. Though she had decided it was just a heart demon, it was still hard not to care about the person who had killed her.

She began studying the simulator system.

Right now, all she could access were the key events from her past simulations and her own status panel.

There wasn't much to say about the first two simulations. Zhou Sheng'an gained fame across the continent and repelled the Star Luo Empire's massive army—briefly mentioned.

"Hm? With Zhou Sheng'an's talents, it should've gone just like the log says, with him becoming renowned across the world. So why has nothing changed now?"

Liu Erlong turned and looked at Zhou Sheng'an's back.

This man infuriated her, but no one could deny his erudition. In fact, because of that, even Director Yin Shu nearly fought with her over it.

No matter how much she praised Yu Xiaogang, she had to admit—Yu Xiaogang couldn't compare to Zhou Sheng'an.

And yet, Zhou Sheng'an remained so quiet...

With confusion in her heart, Liu Erlong opened the event log for the third simulation.

...

[August 12th, 2024 - Star Luo Empire's emperor is assassinated and falls into a coma due to his severe injuries! Spirit Hall intervenes once again, supporting the Kingdom of Haagen-Dazs. The Heaven Dou Empire splinters!]

[August 23rd, 2024 - Haagen-Dazs Kingdom's Grand General Zhang Han leads an army to cut off the Star Luo Empire's supplies, dealing a crushing defeat to their forces! The Heaven Dou Empire begins its counterattack!]

[September 17th, 2024 - Duchy of Moore rebels, expanding its territory outward.]

[October 13th, 2024 - Heaven Dou Empire splits into three factions. Civil war erupts in the Star Luo Empire. Prince Dorgon launches a coup, dividing one-third of the territory with Grand Duke Zhu. The Star Luo Empire also splits into three.]

[...]

Inside the imperial palace, Qian Renxue's eye twitched violently as she read these entries.

Bibi Dong... that woman really knows how to stir the pot. She just won't let the continent settle down. Doesn't even give Zhou Sheng'an a chance to shine?

And every woman with even the slightest connection to the goddess simulator has basically been assassinated by Spirit Hall.

She's like a professional shit-stirrer!

Goddess Simulator? More like no one's allowed to play!

"Imperial Brother, Spirit Hall is so awful..." Xue Ke pouted angrily and looked toward Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue blinked, sat beside her, and hugged her by the waist, pretending to be confused. "What's wrong, A-Ke?"

Princess Xue Ke complained, "Imperial Brother, I got assassinated by Spirit Hall in the simulation!"

"How outrageous? They really are ambitious wolves if they even dare target our Princess Xue Ke! But, it's just a simulation—it doesn't count as real. In fact, A-Ke, that reminds me—you shouldn't stay up late. It's bad for girls."

Qian Renxue rubbed the princess's head, and Xue Ke quickly started yawning, her eyelids drooping.

Before long, Qian Renxue lulled her to sleep, laid her on the bed, and returned to studying the simulator.

From beneath her feet, her shadow rose slowly, forming a figure.

Dark Qian Renxue detached from the main body, crossed her arms, and said coldly, "Bibi Dong's methods align perfectly with mine. Since so many people are sharing the simulator, we might as well kill them all."

Qian Renxue shook her head. "I have other priorities for this simulation. I plan to investigate what Bibi Dong is doing. Hopefully, the one in the simulation acts just like she does in real life."

"It'd be easier to just have Grandpa kill her," Dark Qian Renxue sneered.

Qian Renxue turned slightly, utterly helpless.

No matter what... that woman was still her mother!

[The Snow Night Emperor, worn down by years of worry, falls ill. Before collapsing, he entrusts state affairs to you and instructs: For foreign matters, consult Marshal Ge Long. For domestic matters, ask the Prime Minister. For family affairs, go to Prince Xue Xing.]

[Marshal Ge Long once again pleads with you: Your Highness, the Heaven Dou Empire is in decline. We lack strength and talent. You must go to Sunset Forest and bring back Zhou Sheng'an. Only he can save us from this disaster!]

[You agree, and personally set out for Sunset Forest to seek Zhou Sheng'an's hidden residence.]

...

Moon Pavilion.

[You are ambushed by four Titled Douluos en route and nearly perish, falling into a coma.]

The text on the log turned dark red and started flashing.

Tang Yuehua sighed softly. She had suspected Bibi Dong would make a move, so she always traveled with a Titled Douluo elder. But even then, she was nearly killed!

Bibi Dong really was outrageous!

If she couldn't play nicely, she'd rather no one else got to play either!

If Tang Yuehua died here, the simulation would end, and her identity as a player would be exposed.

"In that case... I'll just pretend I'm dead!" Tang Yuehua sighed helplessly.

She had already realized Bibi Dong's surveillance on Zhou Sheng'an had reached a psychotic level.

She sent several teams to investigate Zhou Sheng'an's whereabouts. They found him... and every one of them died!

Which meant, the area where Zhou Sheng'an was hiding was locked down tight by Spirit Hall.

Probably not even a fly could get in or out!

"Ah, what a chaotic world... Spirit Hall thrives in this mess and behaves like tyrants. Unless someone can pacify the chaos, things will only get worse. But if Zhou Sheng'an doesn't come out... who could possibly do it?"

Tang Yuehua sighed again.

...

Scene shift — the secluded area within Sunset Forest.

Nearly a year had passed since Qin Ming became a disciple. In that time, he had devoted himself almost entirely to military studies, soaking up knowledge like a sponge.

With a great teacher like Zhou Sheng'an, Qin Ming progressed at a phenomenal rate.

The two were currently conducting a military simulation, and it took a quarter-hour before the results came out.

Qin Ming sighed. "I'm still no match for Teacher."

Zhou Sheng'an shook his head and smiled. "I don't know how the other famous generals are, but I do know Elder Ge Long. Qin Ming, your level is already on par with his."

"What?!" Qin Ming's eyes widened in shock, completely disbelieving what he just heard.

Studying in this humble cottage, Zhou Sheng'an was his only benchmark. After constantly falling short, he had started thinking he was hopeless. Now suddenly, his teacher was telling him... he had already surpassed the once-number-one general of the continent?

This was...

"It's true," Zhou Sheng'an said with a smile.

Qin Ming's shock quickly turned into excitement. "Teacher! Then... can I...?"

"You can enter the world now. You followed me and studied all this time so you could bring peace to the war-torn lands and save the people from their suffering. Now, the time has come. I'll have your senior brother go with you, to ensure your safety."

Zhou Sheng'an smiled gently and looked toward Poison Douluo.

Poison Douluo was now a Level 97 Titled Douluo. His aura had grown even more overwhelming, yet in front of Zhou Sheng'an, he remained deeply respectful.