Douluo Dalu 2: You are an Evil Soul Master, but also a good person ?

"Damn, A'Cheng, that was ruthless! You've completely offended the Emperor of Xingluo."

On the second floor of the Xingluo Grand Hotel, Xiao Hongchen gave a thumbs-up, his face filled with shock as he stared at the hole in the wall.

"It's fine. After all, you're the one marrying in. Your father-in-law will only take it out on you," Xu Cheng shrugged.

Xiao Hongchen: "…"

"Brother Cheng, stop scaring my brother. He's already a coward—he even secretly asked me today if he could delay it for a few years," Meng Hongchen said with exasperation.

"A true sister!" Xiao Hongchen looked touched.

"Does he deserve it?"

Xiao Hongchen: "…"

"Alright," Ma Rulong coughed twice, bringing the topic back on track. "Today is the second day of the round-of-sixteen matches. There are four matches in total. But counting yesterday, the only teams we can barely consider as real competition are the Dou Ling Battle Team and the Xingluo Battle Team. Looking at tomorrow's match schedule, we can add the Dio Battle Team at most. Once Shrek gets eliminated tomorrow, if my guess is correct, the four teams making it to the semifinals should be us and these three."

"However…" Ma Rulong spread his hands.

"To be honest, I never considered them true opponents—at most, they are obstacles slowing our progress."

Victory was assured!

Ma Rulong smiled confidently, making no effort to hide his self-assurance.

This confidence came from Xu Cheng, who had crushed Ma Xiaotao, as well as the Xiaomeng siblings, the Sword Fanatic, his own hidden strength, and everyone present.

They were the champions.

Nightfall

Xu Cheng lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling.

So far, his millennium-long plan against Tang San was progressing in an orderly fashion. He had built his own faction centered around the Sun Moon Empire, surrounded himself with trusted allies—Elder Cheng, Aunt Qing, and his companions.

Even his plan against Shrek Academy was going smoothly.

Making them stop at the round of sixteen had dealt a severe blow to their reputation.

Letting Ma Xiaotao showcase her dark transformation as a potential Holy Spirit Cult Saintess while successfully saving her had helped push Zhongli Wu into direct conflict with the Sea God Pavilion.

Everything was going according to plan.

But Tang San…

For now, he was still too far out of reach.

Thinking of judging him? That was nothing but a fool's dream.

There was still a long road ahead…

Xu Cheng sighed. The God of Destruction had given him a super divine weapon—the Destruction Scepter—but he had never used it. He also didn't know when the God of Judgment's trial would come.

To inherit a god's position, one needed divine approval.

And the methods of inheritance varied wildly…

"Please don't let it be a 'Destruction Island' situation," Xu Cheng muttered in his heart.

But in the next instant—

His eyebrows twitched.

The night was silent, not a single sound in the air.

The shadow moved stealthily, but in his eyes, nothing could hide.

"Nana?" Xu Cheng whispered.

Before he could finish speaking, his lips were suddenly sealed by something soft and warm.

A figure pressed down on him.

Xu Cheng didn't activate his Blood Eyes. Instead, by the dim moonlight shining through the window, he saw the person clearly and twitched at the corner of his mouth.

"You—"

"Shut up! You keep rejecting me with ridiculous excuses! My childhood friends already have kids running around! I'm not a little girl anymore!" Nana lifted her head, her amber eyes locked onto Xu Cheng, her voice trembling.

"I—" Xu Cheng was about to speak.

But he was interrupted again.

"Brother, do you not like me?"

Those eyes stared at him quietly.

"From the moment you first appeared in front of me when I was six years old, saving my parents, you became my guiding light. Since then, I've never been able to leave you." Nana's beautiful eyes glistened with tears.

"I joined the Holy Spirit Cult only because of you. From the beginning to the end, I've lived for you. If you abandon me too…"

Nana pulled out a small dagger and pressed it against her throat, her expression resolute.

"Then my life will have no meaning."

"I meant… did you close the door?" Xu Cheng interrupted helplessly.

Nana: "…"

She turned to look at the door.

She had been so nervous when she came in that her hands were shaking. She had forgotten to close it.

"Luckily, no one followed me," Nana muttered.

Xu Cheng chuckled, waving his hand.

The door silently closed without a sound.

Nana's face turned red. She lowered her head and gently leaned against Xu Cheng.

The atmosphere in the room grew increasingly intimate.

As he looked at the girl straddling him, her stunning figure fully outlined, her long and enticing legs, her proud curves, and her delicate and bashful expression, Xu Cheng felt his throat tighten. His hormones roared like a storm, his blood burning in his veins.

"Brother…"

Nana wrapped her soft arms around Xu Cheng's neck.

Her lips pressed against his once more.

But this time, she took it a step further.

As a close-combat soul engineer and a Soul King, Nana's physique was naturally strong. When Xu Cheng's hand brushed against her long, slender leg, her smooth skin felt burning hot.

"It's my fault… I neglected your feelings," Xu Cheng murmured.

The girl lowered her head, her silky black hair cascading down, tickling Xu Cheng's face with a faint fragrance.

Xu Cheng gently ran his fingers through her hair, a look of deep emotion in his eyes.

For all these years, he had been so focused on targeting Tang San that he had overlooked the beauty right beside him.

"I love you too…"

At this moment, Nana's clothes slipped away.

Her soft blue nightgown slid down, leaving only a single camisole. Large patches of delicate skin were exposed to the cool night air.

The Next Morning

Warm sunlight spilled across the bed.

Xu Cheng slowly woke up.

Clothes were scattered everywhere—on the bed, on the floor—a chaotic mess.

He felt something heavy on his chest.

Looking down, he saw the girl still sleeping soundly. Her black hair was messy, a few strands sticking to her forehead with tiny beads of sweat. Her fragrant shoulders were bare, and as Xu Cheng gently brushed her skin, she murmured in her sleep, her face soft and serene like a sleeping beauty.

Her tanned skin glowed under the morning light, radiating a unique charm.

Her head rested against Xu Cheng's chest, creating a peaceful, tender moment.

Xu Cheng couldn't help but smile.

After nearly ten years of growing up together, they had finally reached a new beginning.

"Brother Cheng, the afternoon team battle against Shrek is about to start. Everyone's getting ready to head out," Meng Hongchen's voice came from outside the door.

Laughter and chatter from the other team members echoed through the hotel hallway.

"It's already noon?" Xu Cheng blinked in surprise.

"You guys go ahead, I'll be there soon."

"Alright. Oh, by the way…" Meng Hongchen paused. "Brother Cheng, have you seen Nana? She's been missing since early this morning. I've been looking for her everywhere, and she's nowhere to be found. This place is unfamiliar to us, so I'm a little worried…"

Xu Cheng instinctively lowered his gaze to the girl nestled in his arms.

Their eyes met.

Nana's bright, wide-open eyes stared back at him.

…

(End of Chapter)