Douluo Dalu (Soul Land): Villain Life Simulator

In a fleeting moment, the tide of battle shifted.

With barely any time passing, the Rakshasa God had no chance to react.

From the moment Su Cheng entered the Rakshasa's secret realm, the control of the situation had been firmly in his hands. Although he had never confronted the Rakshasa God directly before, he held significant knowledge about her.

The malicious energy lurking within the City of Slaughter, the undeniable presence of Rakshasa power along the Hell Road, and the initial simulation of Bibi Dong as the Rakshasa God… He might not have complete insight into her abilities, but he knew enough to navigate her powers effectively.

Even after she left the God Realm, Su Cheng had already estimated her combat strength from previous observations of Sea God's battles.

On the other hand, the Rakshasa God knew nothing about Su Cheng. What little she had learned was from scattered remarks by the Nine-Headed Bat King and incorrect observations in the City of Slaughter — from assumptions about his cultivation level, his power sources, to his Shura power.

For masters, even the slightest misjudgment can mean a massive misstep.

As soon as they confronted each other, the Rakshasa God immediately fell into a disadvantage.

Using the vision from his Trajectory Demon Eye, Su Cheng's sword completely sealed off any path of retreat.

This attack was unavoidable.

"Ah—!"

A piercing shriek echoed from the Rakshasa God's mouth. This wasn't just an expression of emotion; it was her spiritual attack skill, an immensely powerful sonic assault targeting the soul.

Facing this divine onslaught, Su Cheng felt a sharp, intense pain in his mind. His face paled, and a blood-red mist clouded his vision, seeping outward into blood threads that dispersed around his eyes.

However, despite the Rakshasa God's desperate counterattack, Su Cheng's expression remained calm and steady.

Such an attack held no sway over him.

His soul and lifeblood were already interwoven, allowing him to neutralize what would normally be an overwhelming mental attack.

In the depths of his mind, he called softly, "Ah Yin!"

But without needing his reminder, another figure had already appeared behind him.

Instantly, a vast array spread out beneath their feet. Earth's power gathered toward Ah Yin and then poured into this unique martial soul.

Though Ah Yin wasn't particularly strong and had a slight gap in power compared to a Limit Douluo, she was not the main force in this battle. Her energy had an extraordinary quality, and after merging it with Su Cheng's, it created an effect similar to a martial soul fusion, significantly boosting his secondary martial soul's might.

In the next moment, a network of yellow-brown energy lines intertwined and appeared above the array. These lines broke through the Rakshasa Domain's energy barrier, reaching out to entangle the Rakshasa God.

Her expression shifted slightly.

In those inconspicuous energy threads, she sensed a potent threat. Instinct warned her that her sturdy armor might not be effective against these strands.

Yet, her awareness was futile; she faced much more than just Su Cheng's pressure alone.

That massive dark-red magic sword that had sliced through the air and embedded itself into the ground now unleashed sharp sword energy indiscriminately after neutralizing many of the Rakshasa's malicious thoughts in the first clash.

The sword's violent, bloodthirsty Shura energy roiled across the battlefield like an endless tide. Though Su Cheng also endured some impact, his true power had a unique quality. Compared to the oppressive effect it had on the Rakshasa energy, the sword's influence on him was minimal.

This wasn't only due to the sword's inherent killing intent but also because of the judgment force linked to its divine authority.

High above, the purple-black mist was continuously shredded, producing a hissing sound, as if silent wraiths were howling in agony…

The battle ended quickly.

Moments later, the completely subdued Rakshasa God hung suspended over a stone pillar deep within the canyon.

Energy threads wove across her purple-black armor, binding her securely.

Additionally, dozens of translucent energy spikes were embedded into her limbs, torso, and head.

These spikes weren't ordinary attacks but a powerful seal created by Su Cheng using his true power to precisely target the core nodes of her divine energy flow.

Each spike was forged from his most potent essence, infused with a fragment of his soul energy. Unlike typical energies, his true power could sustain itself far longer, even without his direct control.

At this moment, the Rakshasa God no longer bore any semblance of her former might.

She couldn't even speak or see.

Her regret about this mission, her resentment towards Su Cheng, her dread of future fates… All these complex emotions and senses were sealed within her, leaving her unable to perceive anything outside herself.

Her sixth sense was barely intact, only allowing her body to instinctively release Rakshasa power to resist the relentless invasion of Shura energy.

As for the weak and helpless Nine-Headed Bat King, Su Cheng had long since pinned him against the canyon's stone wall with a casual thrust of his true power.

"What are you planning to do? Why not kill her directly?" Ah Yin asked in puzzlement.

She had thought Su Cheng intended to kill the Rakshasa God here, only to see him trapping her instead.

After all, executing this seal had required considerable effort, more than it would have taken to kill her.

"I can't kill her," Su Cheng shook his head. "If she dies, the Rakshasa god position will be vacant, and the God Realm would immediately react. I don't yet have the strength to face the God Realm's top powers. But sealing her here will go unnoticed by the God Realm."

A deity leaving temporarily is entirely different from a god perishing and leaving their position vacant.

With the time difference between the God Realm and the mortal world, sealing the Rakshasa God here for several years would equate to only a few days in the God Realm. They would assume she's only temporarily absent and respond slowly.

"Leaving her here like this won't cause any problems? And what about that sword? What will you do with it?" Ah Yin continued to ask.

"She won't last long, only a few years. As for the Shura Demon Sword… it has no real use now. I just used it to lure the Rakshasa God here."

Hearing his response, Ah Yin sighed in relief. "So you'll return the sword to the City of Slaughter?"

Previously, his method of sealing, using his body as a vessel, had been incredibly risky.

As his supporter, Ah Yin understood just how terrifying the power of this artifact could be.

"I'll return it, but not right now."

Su Cheng looked at the dark-red sword not far from him, still embedded in the ground, emitting sharp energy waves that instinctively suppressed the surrounding dark aura. His eyes flickered.

He couldn't restrain the sword for long and had no need to. It wasn't worth compromising his cultivation level just to suppress this artifact; that would be a shortsighted choice.

However, it was equally impractical to leave the sword in the Rakshasa's secret realm permanently.

Leaving the Shura Demon Sword here might mask its presence temporarily, especially with the Rakshasa God here as a diversion. But it was only a short-term solution.

To protect herself, she instinctively releases her domain and divine powers to resist the corrosive influence of the Shura God's power, creating an enhanced environment akin to a more intense version of the Slaughter City.

However, as time passes, the continuous suppression from the universal laws causes the Rakshasa God's level to inevitably decline. Additionally, the Shura God's power has an inherently strong restraining effect on Rakshasa energy. Although Rakshasa energy specializes in contamination, trying to use it to suppress Asura power is nothing short of wishful thinking.

Thus, relying on the Rakshasa's Secret Domain to suppress the Shura God's Sword cannot be maintained for long.

The universal laws are ever-present, even within the inheritance grounds crafted by the Rakshasa God herself. If this weren't the case, gods could simply retreat into their own miniature worlds to escape the laws' constraints and not worry about the bonds of divine positions in the god realm.

A few years from now, as the Rakshasa God's power continues to decline and eventually falls to the level of a third-tier god, she'll be entirely unable to shield him from the aura of the Shura Demon Sword.

"My strength is nearing a breakthrough. Once I advance a step further, suppressing this sword won't be as difficult. By then, although I won't be able to destroy it completely, I can still make some modifications."

After saying this, Su Cheng looked at the Rakshasa God bound to the stone pillar and said to Ah Yin, "I'll need you to stay here for a while, to watch over them and maintain the seal."

"Staying here is fine…" Ah Yin glanced at Bibi Dong, who remained unconscious in the distance, and smirked. "If I went with you, I'd probably be forced to witness all sorts of strange scenes, and I have no interest in that."

"...What are you thinking? I don't have that much free time. Right now, the priority is training to reach the level of a first-tier god as soon as possible. Without that, it'll be difficult to stand a chance against the final Shura God."

Due to the limited time, he'd been concerned about when he might encounter the Rakshasa God.

Unexpectedly, the Rakshasa reacted so quickly. Though the process was unpleasant, the outcome was favorable, saving him a lot of trouble.

If he had waited for Bibi Dong to achieve godhood before entering the Rakshasa's domain, the time left to decide on suppressing the Shura Demon Sword would have been too tight.

In a few years, the Shura God is bound to descend.

Even if it's not for Tang San, his chosen successor, the sheer presence of Su Cheng as an unpredictable powerhouse in the lower realm—untethered by the rules of the god realm—would compel the Shura God, as an enforcer of divine law, to confront him.

In a way, the moment Su Cheng chose this unique path of cultivation, he was destined for conflict with the god realm.

The only uncertain factor is whether some gods in the god realm may hold differing opinions about his emergence. Might there be a few gods who welcome his appearance?

Besides, aside from Su Cheng, the revived Silver Dragon King on Douluo Continent is another presence that the god realm cannot ignore.

Yet, it would be an almost impossible task to challenge the Shura God King with merely second-tier divine power.

"Is time really that tight? Didn't you say the flow of time differs between the god realm and Douluo Continent?"

"The appearance of the Shura God's inheritance has placed his attention on this world. Don't get complacent; I need to make the first move. So, for the time being, we must work together to swiftly improve our powers. I'll visit frequently, as I've already secured this place's spatial coordinates."

Hearing this, Ah Yin's cheeks flushed.

The meaning behind Su Cheng's "working together" was unmistakable.

Clearly, there was no faster method of cultivation than their combined efforts.

At this thought, Ah Yin glanced at the unconscious Bibi Dong and hesitated. "And… what will your relationship with her be?"

"What relationship?"

"Don't play dumb. You two were just... like that."

"Let's just go with the flow."

"And Qian Renxue?"

"Ahem, I'll handle it myself."

"Just don't wear yourself out completely." Ah Yin sighed, feeling a little helpless over Su Cheng's complex entanglements.

"By the way, with the Rakshasa God sealed, Bibi Dong's god trials are likely disrupted, right?"

"Not a problem," Su Cheng said dismissively. "Once the Rakshasa God's power weakens, my spiritual strength will be enough to keep her suppressed for a short time. Whether she likes it or not, she won't be able to resist my decision."

"So, you still intend for Bibi Dong to inherit the Rakshasa God's position?" Ah Yin cast a strange look at the Rakshasa God, who was bound and suspended against the stone wall. Her grotesque appearance made Ah Yin feel a wave of nausea.

"Bibi Dong's core soul is unique. It can withstand corruption and won't make her end up like that. Besides, I'll add some special protections for her."

Without godhood, how could Bibi Dong join forces with Xiaoxue in the future and resolve their long-standing grievances?

For severe issues, drastic measures are necessary; the rift between them is far too deep to mend through mere interaction.

"As long as you know what you're doing." Ah Yin nodded slightly. "Then take her away before she wakes up and realizes what's going on."

"Mhm…"

Su Cheng nodded but didn't immediately act.

He glanced at the eerie surroundings of the Rakshasa's secret realm, his expression hesitant.

Despite the Shura and Rakshasa powers exhausting each other, residual energy still pervaded the area.

Especially the piercing aura emitted by the Shura Demon Sword, which was particularly potent.

Given Ah Yin's current strength, enduring such energy waves would be no small feat.

"Just go already. I'm not a child," Ah Yin noticed his concern and urged him again. "I know my limits and won't push myself too hard."

"I'll come in every day or two to make it up to you."

"Who needs your compensation?" Ah Yin's blush deepened as she gave a playful reprimand.