Starlight scattered, the night was cool and still.
Su Cheng, disguised as Zhu Hongtao, stood outside the academy, waiting quietly.
Not long after, a slender figure appeared from the distant gate of the Royal Academy, then strode towards them with light steps.
Although the newcomer's face was still somewhat immature, her figure was already well-developed and alluring.
Her cool expression added an unusual charm.
It was Zhu Zhuqing.
"Dad, I'm here,"
she said softly after stopping in front of Su Cheng.
Under the effect of the soul bone, Su Cheng, perfectly disguised as Zhu Hongtao, silently looked at her and nodded slightly.
In reality, the frequency of their meetings had decreased from once a month to once every six months.
The reason was simple: he had already taught her almost everything he needed to teach. Apart from cultivation techniques and martial soul characteristics, everything else had to be understood by Zhu Zhuqing herself.
The more they met, the more flaws he would reveal. He didn't want to lose sight of the bigger picture, as this identity would be very useful in the future.
He had even decided that after this conversation, Zhu Hongtao's disguise could be temporarily withdrawn.
"Xiao Qing, you've done very well these past two years. Whether it's soul power cultivation or interpersonal skills, you've far exceeded my expectations. I have nothing more to teach you." Su Cheng looked at Zhu Zhuqing and said in a deep voice.
"Now that you've added a second soul ring to your martial soul, it means you can graduate from the academy at any time. From now on, you can rely on yourself to train and improve. Whether you want to join a higher soul master academy or choose other methods, it's up to you."
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned upon hearing this.
Although she knew this day would come sooner or later, she didn't expect it to be so sudden.
She hesitated, unsure how to speak.
"You don't need to overthink it. If you can exceed my expectations in the future, I will hand over control of the family to you." Su Cheng ignored her hesitation and continued.
"To be honest, you've done better than your older sister and the others. I suggest that when you feel the time is right, you and Su Cheng talk to them together. But this is between you sisters, don't mention me. You have different talents and personalities, so my way of helping you will also be different."
"The right time?" Zhu Zhuqing was a little confused, unsure when that would be appropriate.
"In this world, strength speaks for itself."
The next day.
As usual, after finishing their cultivation, Zhu Zhuqing and Su Cheng went to the back mountain of the academy together to practice their soul skills and martial soul fusion techniques.
In the process, they looked for each other's weaknesses and learned from each other's strengths.
That being said, in reality, Su Cheng gave Zhu Zhuqing more guidance in terms of skills.
After all, his experience in applying soul skills far surpassed hers.
"What are your plans for the future? We've now advanced to Great Soul Masters and can graduate from the academy at any time."
After exhausting their soul power, Zhu Zhuqing looked at Su Cheng and asked softly during a break.
For some reason, she suddenly felt a little nervous.
"I personally suggest you join the Star Luo Advanced Royal Academy," Su Cheng replied casually.
"That's the first choice for most noble children. Most of the kids in this junior academy will go there for further studies. You'll also meet more people there. If you really have any ambitions, there's no place more suitable than the Star Luo Royal Academy."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly upon hearing this, secretly relieved.
This was also her own thought.
However, Su Cheng's opinion also had to be considered.
Now that she had fully experienced the power of the Martial Soul Fusion Technique, she naturally didn't want to give up this help, and she didn't want Su Cheng to escape her control in the future.
Others were fine; even if they were separated for a short time, it wouldn't be a big problem.
But with Su Cheng, she always felt she couldn't see through him.
"However, there's something you need to think about carefully," Su Cheng said again at this moment.
"What?"
"Davis and Zhu Zhuyun are also in that academy, you understand what I mean?" Su Cheng said calmly.
Zhu Zhuqing's expression darkened slightly upon hearing this, and her heart suddenly felt heavy.
Then she thought of what her father had said last night.
She turned to look at Su Cheng, "Then let's wait a few years. After we cultivate to the Soul Venerable realm, we'll go find them."
"Whatever you say." Su Cheng nodded, looking noncommittal.
With their cultivation speed, plus the two-level soul power provided by their second soul ring that transcended age limits, they could reach the Soul Venerable realm in less than three years.
When that time came, they could go to their door and talk to Zhu Zhuyun first, and perhaps they could resolve this conflict peacefully.
Zhu Zhuyun wasn't too old yet, and her relationship with Davis might not be very deep, so there was a good chance she could be turned against him.
However, he would have to be by Zhu Zhuqing's side when that happened.
Otherwise, if Zhu Hongtao's identity was exposed because of their conversation, it would probably bring a lot of trouble.
"..." Zhu Zhuqing stared at Su Cheng without saying anything more.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Su Cheng frowned, somewhat puzzled.
"Su Cheng, isn't there anything you want to do?" Zhu Zhuqing suddenly asked.
"Yes."
"What is it?"
"I can only consider that after I'm free." Su Cheng stretched and said casually, "If you achieve your ideals, I suppose I'll be completely free too."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, her gaze fixed on the distance.
Su Cheng had his own plans for the future.
They didn't have much time left, but it should be enough.
According to the original timeline, Qian Renxue would launch a coup under Bibi Dong's urging in about ten years.
However, a significant factor in launching it earlier was the pressure from Tang San and others.
But in this world, there was no transmigrator Tang San.
Without this interference, Qian Renxue's usurpation of the throne in Tian Dou could continue.
And even if she succeeded in launching the coup, with the help of a large number of Soul Masters from the Spirit Hall, it would still take her a considerable amount of time to completely control the situation in Tian Dou.
Based on this, the establishment of the Spirit Empire is estimated to be delayed by five to ten years.
The initiation of a national war will also require a significant amount of time and energy.
Similarly, the time it takes for Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong of the Spirit Hall to become gods will likely be much later.
Bibi Dong is certainly still undergoing the Rakshasa God Trial.
However, in the original timeline, she has been delaying her ascension to godhood.
It wasn't until the appearance of the Angel God Qian Renxue and the Sea God Tang San that she took that final step, stimulated by the events.
Based on this calculation, Su Cheng and Zhu Zhuqing will likely have about twenty more years of development time.
In Su Cheng's plan, they must at least reach the Soul Saint level within this timeframe, and the higher the level, the better.
Only at this level will Su Cheng's final plan have a chance to take effect.
"With the Nirvana Sutra actively cultivated, supplemented by medication, and the extra energy from absorbing the cross-year limit Soul Ring, plus the continuous improvement of the Spirit's quality, reaching this level shouldn't be difficult,"
Su Cheng thought silently, glancing at Zhu Zhuqing who was sitting not far away, lost in thought.
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