Chapter 226: Three Years Passed in a Flash, A New Persona
The rhythmic sound of horse hooves echoed. Silver Dragon King and her two companions sat quietly inside the spacious carriage, saying nothing as they gazed through the window at the people passing by in a blur.
The coachman was a middle aged man, with an honest and sincere appearance. However, from his aura alone, it was evident that he was not weak at least at the Soul Elder level.
A Soul Elder working as a carriage driver?
Had they still been in Star Dou Forest, the three women might not have noticed anything strange. But after spending more than two months in the human world, they had come to understand just how privileged soul masters were in this society. A Soul Elder would never be reduced to such a lowly profession.
It was clear the coachman wasn't ordinary.
And the fact that he was assigned to them was certainly no coincidence.
The three women weren't fools. With just a little thought, they quickly deduced that this coachman was sent by the upper ranks of White Cloud City. The reason was obvious Silver Dragon King, a figure of immense power and influence, had arrived while the city lord was absent. It was only natural that someone would be sent to monitor her movements.
The carriage moved swiftly, galloping along the city's exclusive high speed roads.
By midday, the three women finally entered the inner district, leaving behind the outer residential zones.
Here, the difference was obvious. Unlike the outer city filled with commoners, the inner city was lined with grand estates, luxurious mansions, and expansive properties.
"We've arrived, esteemed guests."
The coachman pulled the horses to a stop, respectfully stepped down, and opened the carriage door. He spoke humbly, "The inner city has a complex layout. If you wish to explore, I can continue serving as your guide. I know the city very well and can take you to its most famous landmarks. If you're tired, I can also escort you to the finest inn for rest."
Silver Dragon King remained silent.
Zi Ji and Bi Ji exchanged glances before Bi Ji, the gentler and more diplomatic of the two, stepped forward.
"If we wish to meet with the City Lord, how should we proceed?" she asked.
"You wish to meet Lord Ye Cheng?"
The coachman wasn't surprised in the slightest. Instead, he sighed with regret.
"What a pity," he said. "With your esteemed status, securing an audience with Lord Ye Cheng wouldn't have been difficult. However… about two months ago, after watching the video, he announced his seclusion. No one knows when he will emerge."
"Seclusion?!"
Zi Ji and Bi Ji were shocked.
What kind of coincidence was this? Could it be that Ye Cheng knew they were coming and intentionally avoided them?
No… that didn't make sense.
There was no reason for Ye Cheng to avoid them. And considering that his seclusion began immediately after the video was shown, it was obvious he had gained a profound insight from the future video and was desperate to refine it in isolation.
Zi Ji and Bi Ji both turned to Silver Dragon King, waiting for her decision.
After a brief moment of silence, Silver Dragon King spoke calmly:
"Then we will wait."
Their entire purpose for leaving Star Dou Forest was to discuss cooperation with Ye Cheng. There was no reason to leave empty handed.
Waiting in White Cloud City was the best choice.
For soul beasts, who lived for centuries, even waiting a hundred years was nothing. And Ye Cheng would never remain in seclusion that long.
Thus, the three women purchased an estate in White Cloud City and settled in, waiting for Ye Cheng's return.
But they weren't the only ones waiting.
The entire continent had its eyes set on White Cloud City. Every major faction, every powerful clan, was anxiously waiting for Ye Cheng to emerge.
Because everyone understood when Ye Cheng returned, it would mark the beginning of a revolution.
The Soul Master system would be completely transformed.
The future belonged to "Divine Ring Masters".
And those who adapted early those who switched to the new Condensation Ring method would gain an overwhelming advantage in the new era.
For three years, the world waited in anticipation.
Three Years Later
It had now been three years and three months since Ye Cheng entered seclusion.
During this time, the mysterious Q&A system reappeared six times. On average, it appeared once every few months sometimes for individual Q&As, sometimes as public Q&As.
Many of these sessions contained future related content, specifically regarding the Abyss invasion.
From these videos, a terrifying truth became apparent:
Even though the Abyss had been exposed… Even though Tang San was being hunted worldwide… The invasion was still inevitable.
No matter how much preparation was made, the Abyss would come.
This realization left the entire world in distress. Even the five God Kings hiding in the Divine Realm were deeply troubled by this revelation.
But Ye Cheng wasn't wasting these Q&As.
He used each one to build a new persona.
Because his personas required massive recognition and belief, each one took multiple Q&A sessions to develop fully.
Finally, after six full sessions, his newest persona was complete.
[Disguise System – The more people believe in a persona, the more it becomes reality.]
Current Personas:
Soul Engineer – Xuan Ji (100%)Abyss Sovereign (7%)
Completed Personas:
Twin Martial Souls – Ye ChengMaster of Water – NeptuneMedicine King – Sun ZhongjingDivine Ring Master – Ye Cheng
External Plugin:
Future Video System (Absorption Progress: 58.4%)
(Currently lacks full control; can manipulate Q&A settings but cannot claim rewards. Full authority requires 100% absorption.)
Ye Cheng exhaled in relief.
After six Q&A sessions, his "Soul Engineer Xuan Ji" persona was finally at 100% completion.
He hadn't expected this persona to require so much acknowledgment but upon reflection, it made sense.
Xuan Ji's power wasn't in his combat ability, as he was only at the Title Douluo level.
What made him truly terrifying was his vast knowledge of Soul Tools.
In terms of technology, Xuan Ji's intelligence far surpassed this era.
If he introduced his full knowledge to the world, Douluo Continent wouldn't just evolve it would skip centuries of progress and directly enter the Age of Starship Warfare.
More importantly, with enough materials, Xuan Ji could mass produce weapons capable of slaying gods even crafting nuclear weapons for Douluo Continent.
Of course, knowledge alone wasn't enough.
The current Douluo Continent lacked the necessary resources to manufacture such advanced weapons.
It was like modern humans knowing how to make nuclear bombs but without the right materials, infrastructure, and expertise, even some countries couldn't produce them.
Technology was never simple. It was an intricate chain of interconnected advancements.
Xuan Ji, despite possessing immense knowledge, was like a modern scientist trapped in ancient times he had all the blueprints but no materials to build anything.
But that would change soon.
Because the moment he emerged, the world was destined to be transformed.
(End of Chapter)
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