Chapter 202: Teacher, You Were Wrong!

"I'd better wait until I've obtained my sixth Soul Ring before talking about it. The current situation is indeed a bit troublesome; after all, things right now aren't that simple. It's not just about the affairs of the Douluo Continent; even I have many unexplainable mysteries surrounding me."

As time passed, Su Yu felt more and more that things were gradually becoming complicated. The biggest mystery remained why he had come to the Douluo Continent, and whether he still had any chance of returning.

"Let's talk about future matters in the future; you have quite a few troubles right now."

"Yeah, the troublesome stuff is still to come. I always feel that the butterfly effect in the future will be even more intense. I only hope that in the massive storms to come, I can still ensure the safety of those around me..."

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"Hall Master, tell me, should the follow-up plan really continue?" In the darkness, a figure stood behind Jing Hongchen and spoke slowly. In this secret laboratory, there was only that figure, completely hidden under a cloak, and the Hall Master sitting upright before the desk.

Jing Hongchen said: "Put the follow-up plan aside for now; after all, the preparations this time are not yet ripe. According to what you said, if any other unexpected situations really occur, it will not only cause our plan to fail, but the Holy Spirit Cult is unreliable because they have never treated us as one of their own."

"Hall Master, then should we take action against the Holy Spirit Cult after the Number Two experiment is completed? After all, with our current strength, if we lose the help of the Holy Spirit Cult, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to contend with the top Title Douluo of the Three Great Empires and Shrek." That figure slowly took out a piece of intelligence and handed it to Jing Hongchen.

Looking at the data in his hand, Jing Hongchen slowly let out a breath. "This was requested from that kid, right? Since the Star Luo Empire doesn't want it, then my Sun Moon Empire will accept this generous gift. After all, he counts as half a citizen of my Sun Moon Empire anyway. Leave the follow-up matters to you to handle. I think that kid will be a qualified opponent for you; it would be best if he could be a disciple of my Mingde Hall, just like you."

"I understand, Teacher."

Teacher?

Judging from the address of that figure in the cloak, that figure's identity was Jing Hongchen's disciple, which is to say, he was Luo Yu.

Luo Yu had now completely infiltrated the highest-level circles; the only pity was that Luo Yu was too young, and his strength, for the time being, had not yet reached the threshold of top-tier combat power.

After all, in the Sun Moon Empire, Soul Douluo-level strength was not rare; what they lacked were Title Douluo.

As for Super Douluo, that goes without saying...

"We meet again. Counting it up, the last time we met was a year ago. Time flies so fast." Taking off his hood, Luo Yu sat opposite Su Yu in a hotel in Mingdu.

Su Yu smiled. "Let's forget it. Is there any point in talking to oneself?"

"Actually, you find it quite interesting. After all, only one truly understands oneself. Besides oneself, the one who understands oneself best is one's enemy. I think if I had such an enemy who knew me like the back of his hand, I would be very miserable; after all, I would have absolutely no chance of winning." Luo Yu picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.

Su Yu nodded. "That's true, but I actually hope to have such an enemy. After all, sometimes, having a bit of a crisis is normal."

"Speaking of which, what do you plan to do about the follow-up matters? How do you plan to deal with Xu Tianran? Although your original intention was to kill Xu Tianran when necessary, currently, the feasibility of your plan is not high. After all, I have no way to break through the Title Douluo around Xu Tianran, nor can I avoid her detection. I know you have new ideas; let's hear them." Luo Yu looked at Su Yu. Although the two were the same person, their minds could be separated.

After listening to Luo Yu's words, Su Yu pondered slightly and said: "I have a new idea, but you can't execute it; only I can. If necessary, our identities need to be swapped again—you replace me, and I replace you. If Xu Tianran gets out of control, then she can only be killed. However, besides killing her, there is a better way."

"You mean..." Luo Yu revealed a subtle smile.

Su Yu's eyes flickered. "You guessed right; it is that method. Although it has a certain degree of danger and the possibility of failure, once it succeeds, then in the future, I will basically have no difficulties at all; one could even say it would be smooth sailing."

"Since that's the case, then I'll wait for your news. However, do you really intend to do that?" Luo Yu hesitated for a moment and continued to speak.

Su Yu waved his hand. "Sometimes, there are always people who have to go through some hardships and setbacks. After all, there are many things that are not as simple as they think. If you lose, that is when you truly lose all your face. Go; I will be watching from the shadows."

After an afternoon of communication, Luo Yu quietly left the hotel and returned to Mingde Hall.

As for Su Yu, he calmly watched the eyes of the Holy Spirit Cult in the dark. Although Su Yu was not in any danger right now, his heart was under heavy pressure.

Facing a behemoth like the Holy Spirit Cult, and with the support of the Sun Moon Empire behind the Holy Spirit Cult, who wouldn't feel pressure?

If the Number Two test subject successfully completes its research in the next few years, the significance will be far more than just an improvement in Soul Guidance levels. Su Yu's true goal is to let himself enter the Mecha era ahead of schedule!

"I was previously restricted by various constraints, which led to many plans being unable to proceed, and even having absolutely no ability to resist the gods. But, if the future is truly as I predicted, will there really be other unexpected things?"

Su Yu raised his hands and looked at the faint light in his palms. Within this faint light, there was a trace of spatial fluctuation...

The current era is changing beyond Su Yu's imagination, which also makes his advantages as a transmigrator smaller and smaller. Moreover, given the current situation, he seems to have been exposed to the gaze of the Douluo God Realm.

As for whether Tang San will take action against him, it remains an unknown. Su Yu himself has no bottom line regarding the subsequent butterfly effect.

Currently, the Holy Spirit Cult and the Sun Moon Empire are also at odds, and they have secretly set their sights on Su Yu. If Su Yu cannot escape from the hands of the Holy Spirit Cult, there will only be two results.

Become a member of the Holy Spirit Cult.

Or be killed by the Holy Spirit Cult!

The era has always changed with the development of humanity; it was so ten thousand years ago, and it is the same in the current era.

"Fine then. From now on, I can only take it one step at a time."

Rising to leave the hotel, looking at the prosperity of Mingdu, looking at the Hall Master standing on the roof, and looking at the cooking smoke rising with the evening breeze.

This is the only safe time in Mingdu. In the future, Su Yu has to resolve the matter of the Holy Spirit Cult and also solve the problem of Xu Tianran.

The pace of the Sun Moon Empire's unification will not change; the only thing that will change is that jerk from the God Realm who will try to stop him.

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"Luo Yu, how much of a chance of winning do you think you have?" Meng Hongchen asked, looking at the busy Luo Yu.

Luo Yu put down the Engraving Knife in his hand and spoke slowly: "You are referring to the match against the Shrek Battle Team?"

"That's right. Although we did lose last time, but..." Xiao Hongchen felt a bit lacking in confidence.

Luo Yu nodded and recalled: "A few years ago, I was still a student studying at the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy. Although I encountered some problems later, you all know what happened afterward. Originally, I intended to participate this time; after all, the experiment on Number Two's side is still ongoing. If it weren't for the Hall Master's request, I wouldn't have planned to participate. As for Su Yu, to tell you the truth, I have crossed hands with him."

Xiao Hongchen widened his eyes and said: "What? You said you crossed hands with Su Yu?"

Luo Yu replied: "Yes, about half a year ago, we had a small spar when he left."

"And the result? What was the result? Did you win or lose?" Meng Hongchen asked with a look of anticipation.

Luo Yu rubbed his chin and recalled: "It could be considered a draw. At that time, because it was a spar, neither of us went all out, and the spar ended at the appropriate point. If there is another chance to fight him, I think it might still be a draw; after all, we chatted for quite a while back then. Alright, alright, let's prepare well for the competition."

Watching Luo Yu's departing back, Xiao Hongchen muttered to himself: "This time, with Luo Yu's assistance, and since Su Yu refused to participate in the tournament because of the Star Luo Empire's affairs, wouldn't we be able to defeat the Tang Sect's representative team fair and square? After all, they are the strongest battle team of Shrek! This time, the only strongest member of the Shrek Battle Team is their captain; the others are simply not to be feared."

Meng Hongchen shook her head helplessly and said: "Brother, do you remember what you said five years ago?"

"Uh... I forgot. It wouldn't be..." Xiao Hongchen was stunned; he couldn't understand why Meng Hongchen would ask him that.

Xiao Hongchen curled his lips and sighed quite helplessly. "Brother, five years ago, you said the same thing before the competition, and in the end, you were still ruthlessly eliminated by Su Yu? Brother, if it weren't for luck this time, I estimate our chances of winning are still not high. If there were no Su Yu, I estimate our chances of winning would be even lower. Even if we won, what if we faced the Shrek Battle Team or the Body Sect's battle team..."

"I, sister, you, can't you have a little confidence?" Xiao Hongchen sighed silently, feeling a bit of a headache looking at this sister of his who was turning her back on her own family.

At the same time, he also thought of another person, Wang Dong.

The person who made his sister yearn and become entangled.

Clearly destined to be enemies, why did Meng Hongchen still fall into it without hesitation?

"If I give them two another chance, will I still be able to see her..."

Xiao Hongchen chose not to argue with Meng Hongchen again. In his heart, an indelible figure had been imprinted without him realizing it.

Light and shadow flickered and vanished; the whole world was filled with her radiance...

"It really is quite nostalgic..."

The radiance in his eyes dissipated, and Xiao Hongchen returned to his usual brilliance, yet the corners of his mouth curled into a smile at this moment.

"Grandfather, you say, if we win, will our plan be delayed?" Xiao Hongchen asked, standing before Jing Hongchen.

Jing Hongchen looked at Xiao Hongchen and said gratifiedly, "Why, do you have some plan?"

Xiao Hongchen thought for a moment and said, "Not for the moment, but I do have a question I hope Grandfather can give me the answer to."

Jing Hongchen became interested; he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart that his grandson had finally become enlightened, and he hurriedly asked, "Tell me, let's hear it."

"How many years will it take to eliminate the difference between us and Shrek through the development of Soul Guidance Devices?" Xiao Hongchen asked.

Jing Hongchen replied, "If Number One were still here, not counting large-scale wars, and also, just small-scale teams, twenty years."

Xiao Hongchen continued to ask, "Then if Number One is not here, not counting large-scale wars, and also not counting the Soul Engineer Legion? How long would we need?"

"Fifty years. Because they are also developing Soul Guidance Devices; although their start was very slow, Shrek still cannot be underestimated." Jing Hongchen stood before Xiao Hongchen, his mind recalling the words of Luo Yu at that time.

At that time, Luo Yu said, "Teacher, the future era is destined to be the era of the Soul Engineer, but our development will inevitably be restricted by the Three Great Empires and regarded as a great enemy by Shrek. The disastrous defeat eight thousand years ago told us that Shrek is the core of the Three Great Empires' cohesion. If we want to surpass Shrek, then in the future, we are destined to be unable to avoid the Three Great Empires."

Jing Hongchen asked, "Then, Luo Yu, what is your meaning?"

Luo Yu continued, "Shrek is not only the core of the Three Great Empires' cohesion, but also the faith of the people of the Three Great Empires. Even if we crush the legions of the Three Great Empires on the battlefield and capture the capitals of the Three Great Empires, if Shrek is not destroyed, they will always reorganize the remaining forces of the Three Great Empires and continue to attack the Sun Moon Empire until the Three Great Empires are restored. Shrek's philosophy is balance; it was so ten thousand years ago, and it is so now. Their balance is aimed solely at our Sun Moon Empire."

"Then your meaning is that if we want to completely change the current situation, unify the Douluo Continent, and fulfill the long-cherished wishes of the predecessors of the Sun Moon Empire, the only way is to completely destroy Shrek Academy? But if that were the case, wouldn't my Sun Moon Empire suffer heavy losses? Even if we succeeded, we would be unable to continue to contend with the Three Great Empires; wouldn't that be throwing away all our previous efforts?" Jing Hongchen looked at Luo Yu, pondering the feasibility of this plan in his mind.

"Teacher, you are wrong." Luo Yu looked at Jing Hongchen and slowly said those words.

"I am wrong?" Jing Hongchen looked at Su Yu in confusion; he did not understand why Luo Yu would say that.

Even if it were other people from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, hearing Jing Hongchen's thoughts, they would likely all agree with his ideas.

However, at this moment, his most proud disciple actually told him that he was wrong!

Where am I, Jing Hongchen, wrong?

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----------Author's Note----------

The "deep in debt" series.

Didn't expect it, did you? I've returned again! Hahahaha...