Chapter 88: The Third Simulation
Five days had passed since Dugu Bo's battle with Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo.
He had already rebuilt the poison formations and returned to his cave dwelling.
As for what had happened in Spirit Hall, he knew nothing.
The past few days had been unusually peaceful.
On the fifth night—
A bright full moon hung high in the sky, surrounded by countless stars.
Though it was late, Dugu Bo didn't sleep.
He sat cross-legged in his cave, quietly waiting.
Because soon—
The simulator would refresh.
Time passed slowly…
Then suddenly—
A cold mechanical voice sounded in his mind.
[Simulation attempts refreshed. Start simulation?]
"Start simulation!"
Suppressing his excitement, Dugu Bo chose without hesitation.
After all—
He had stayed up all night for this moment.
[Simulation begins]
[Day 1: You cultivate at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well…]
[Day 2: You cultivate at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well…]
…
[Day 5: While cultivating, two Worship Hall members—Qianjun and Jiangmo—arrive, offering a high price to purchase immortal herbs]
Dugu Bo's thoughts stirred.
Even the Worship Hall had taken action?
Then things had escalated further than he expected.
He would need to divert Spirit Hall's attention.
[You realize they are probing whether you still have immortal herbs and claim you have none. They don't believe you and attack]
[You retaliate with full strength but are no match for two Level 96 Title Douluo. Your twin martial souls are exposed]
[Your twin martial souls alarm both Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu. You are hunted and forced to flee]
Damn it… even the Worship Hall got involved.
And my twin martial souls were exposed?
This confirmed it—
He had to shift their focus away from himself.
He couldn't leave the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.
And more importantly—
If he left, what would happen to himself in reality?
[Day 6: You instruct Meng Shu and Chao Tianxiang to protect your granddaughter, then depart]
[Day 10: After fusing with the Sea God's Heart, you arrive at Hanhai City, realizing your strength is insufficient and seeking divine trials]
[Day 15: After drifting at sea, you find Sea God Island and prepare to inherit the Sea God position]
[You confidently accept the trial, but despite possessing the Sea God's Heart, you only receive a Red-level test—not the Sea God Nine Trials]
[This means you cannot inherit the Sea God's divine position]
Dugu Bo frowned deeply.
What is this nonsense?
That kid Tang San can do it, but I can't?
Doesn't the Sea God's Heart increase compatibility?
This made no sense.
[Unbeknownst to you, the Sea God altered your trial results from the divine realm]
Shameless! Absolutely shameless!
Dugu Bo cursed inwardly.
So-called gods—
Didn't even follow their own rules?
[Though unwilling, you complete the Red-level trial and leave Sea God Island]
[Resentful, you vow to take revenge on the Sea God someday]
Dugu Bo rolled his eyes.
Resentful? This is called settling debts clearly.
[However, your trip isn't wasted. All your spirit rings gain 20,000 years, and your spirit power rises to Level 97]
This shocked him.
It can increase spirit ring age?!
Even if he couldn't inherit the god position—
This alone made it worth it.
He immediately decided:
He'd still go and "take advantage" next time.
[Three months later: You arrive at Notting City and see Tang San and the transformed rabbit]
[Knowing Tang Hao is nearby, you avoid Tang San and capture the rabbit alone, killing her]
[After absorbing her spirit ring and bone, your power rises further]
[Soon after, Tang San finds you. You reveal the rabbit's identity and expose everything about the Tang Sect—even his past life]
[You force him to admit he is a transmigrator]
[Hidden nearby, Tang Hao is shocked and reveals himself, questioning Tang San]
[Tang San remains silent; Tang Hao leaves in anger]
[You tell Tang San that as a Tang Sect elder, you will support him]
[Tang San is overjoyed, unaware this is the beginning of his nightmare]
[You bring Tang San to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and train him]
[At the same time, you use illusion poison daily to brainwash him, making him believe you are the closest person to him]
[Month 5: You give Tang San an immortal herb. He accepts and begins to truly trust you]
[Month 10: You sever your connection with the Sea God's Heart and give it to Tang San]
[You realize Tang San is the Sea God's chosen successor—that's why you couldn't inherit it]
After months together—
Tang San now saw him as extremely important.
Then—
Dugu Bo told him:
"The Sea God is my enemy."
Dugu Bo couldn't help but laugh internally.
Yes… this is exactly my style.
Imagine—after ascending, Tang San's first act is to attack the Sea God…
That would be hilarious.
[Tang San believes you completely and vows revenge for you]
[Age 71–73: You continue training and brainwashing Tang San]
[Age 80: Under your guidance, Tang San becomes a god]
[Since Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue have not yet ascended, you and Tang San unify the continent]
[Due to your influence, Tang San brings you and your granddaughter to the divine realm]
[Under your instigation, Tang San attacks the Sea God—but is quickly defeated and severely injured]
[Age 80: You both die at the hands of the Sea God]
[Simulation Ended]
Because this simulation lasted a long time—
You may select two rewards:
Xuantian Technique
Mysterious Jade Hand
Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track
Purple Demon Eye
Golden Thirteen Halberds (Divine Skill)
Poseidon's Undergarment… [T/N: clearly the best option]
Dugu Bo stared at the final option—
And fell into deep contemplation.
End of Chapter 88