Chapter 348: Returning "Home"
"Whoa! That was quite a show."
From thousands of miles away, Ye Cheng had witnessed the brutal battle between Tang San and Tang Hao. He didn't even know what to say.
These two had suddenly turned against each other and fought to the death, but it had nothing to do with Ye Cheng. He hadn't interfered with their minds or manipulated them in any way. Everything was driven by their own inner darkness. The Abyss had merely provided them with an excuse a justification to unleash the evil within them without guilt, using the Abyss as a cover for their actions.
Tang Hao's greed was entirely his own. Deep down, he had never truly considered Tang San his son. He had only tolerated him because he was his best hope for revenge. The moment Tang San lost his usefulness and even became an obstacle (since the divine weapon had chosen him as its master) Tang Hao didn't hesitate to strike.
There was no need to expose these two for what they were because they had always been like this. They had merely been hiding behind a thin veil of righteousness.
"Human nature… really can't withstand the test of temptation," Ye Cheng sighed. No wonder people said, Ignorance is bliss. The moment you peel away the surface of things and look at the truth, the world often appears far uglier than it seems.
Now that Tang Hao was dead and the unstable element had been eliminated, Tang San remained in Slaughter City, silently growing stronger as he waited for the day he would dominate the world.
White Cloud City.
The city had multiple gates.
Ye Cheng, leading Qian Renxue and the Spirit Hall delegation, arrived at one of them.
The high ranking members of White Cloud City, led by the three great families, had been waiting there in advance.
After all, their leader was bringing back important allies, including the Angel God possibly the future City Lord's wife. Just for her sake, it was only natural to greet them at the gate.
The area around the city gate had been cleared in advance, ensuring no unnecessary bystanders. Only White Cloud City's top figures were present.
Bathed in golden light, a group descended from the sky, landing at the gate.
At the forefront was Ye Cheng, leading the Spirit Hall delegation.
As soon as the City Lord returned, the high ranking officials stepped forward to greet him.
Ye Cheng nodded slightly and instructed them to treat their guests well. "Discuss the cooperation details among yourselves and handle things accordingly."
Then, he led Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong, and little Keli to his residence.
Since Spirit Hall would be cooperating with White Cloud City for an extended period, their members needed accommodations.
Most of them were assigned to different locations, but Qian Renxue and her companions were housed in the City Lord's estate. After all, Ye Cheng's residence was vast, with numerous courtyards and pavilions. More importantly, Qian Renxue and the others were, in a way, family.
"Wow~ The houses here are so beautiful!"
The elegant, traditional Chinese architecture of the City Lord's estate fascinated little Keli. As soon as she stepped inside, she excitedly looked around, taking in the intricate details.
"Do you like it?" Ye Cheng asked gently, smiling. "You'll be living here for a long time."
"Then…"
Hearing this, Keli's excitement faded slightly. She hesitated before carefully asking, "Will Mommy be staying with Keli too?"
For a child, the house itself didn't matter. Home was where her mother was. If her mother wasn't there, no matter how beautiful or comfortable the place was, it wouldn't feel like home.
"Of course, Mommy will be staying with Keli," Bibi Dong reassured her without hesitation. She wouldn't say anything to make the child anxious.
Besides, she expected to remain in White Cloud City for quite some time.
Studying the Divine Soul Master system from scratch was no simple task. More importantly, she was at a critical juncture just half a step away from godhood. If she had any doubts or needed guidance, she could consult Ye Cheng, who had been a god for a long time. Compared to seeking answers from Spirit Hall, having direct access to Ye Cheng was far more convenient.
At that moment, the five maids of the City Lord's estate hurried over, having heard of their master's return.
They were slightly surprised to see Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong, but when they spotted little Keli, their expressions changed to pure shock.
After all, a child from the future was beyond comprehension. If Keli weren't standing before them, alive and well, they wouldn't have believed in time travel at all.
"So these are the quintuplets?"
Qian Renxue silently observed the five maids, who looked almost identical except for their hairstyles and outfits. A thought crossed her mind had Ye Cheng ever enjoyed their company in bed?
Bibi Dong, on the other hand, focused on something else entirely.
She was shocked to realize that these five women exuded a faint but undeniable aura of danger.
What did that mean?
It meant these five maids were at least Ultimate Douluo level, possibly bordering on demigod strength.
This revelation stunned her.
It spoke volumes about White Cloud City's power. If even five maids were this strong, then before Qian Renxue had become a god, White Cloud City could have crushed Spirit Hall with ease. No force in the world could stand against them.
Fortunately, Spirit Hall and White Cloud City were now allies.
Bibi Dong's desire to master the Divine Soul Master system intensified.
From what she had seen, White Cloud City was overflowing with powerful experts, and the core reason behind it was Ye Cheng's creation of the Ring Condensation Method and the Divine Soul Master system.
It was a completely new, limitless path of cultivation!
The old soul master system was rapidly becoming obsolete.
Only White Cloud City held the future of Douluo Continent!
Bibi Dong silently rejoiced at having formed a connection with Ye Cheng early on. Otherwise, Spirit Hall would inevitably fall behind the very forces it had once looked down upon.
She recalled the future vision. Though it hadn't explicitly stated what happened to Spirit Hall, the scattered hints had painted a clear enough picture.
Spirit Hall had declined in the new era.
The Angel God was merely a First Class God. Even with the addition of her Rakshasa God position, they were merely strong not dominant. Compared to the peak power Spirit Hall had once wielded, it was a massive fall from grace.
Bibi Dong was convinced that if Qian Renxue hadn't established ties with Ye Cheng in the future, Spirit Hall's fate would have been even worse.
(End of Chapter)
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