Soul Land 2: Body Sect

Chapter 353: Change is a Good Thing!

Let's be real, when it comes to handling people, Rong Nianbing is way better than Tang San. Actually, anyone would be better at dealing with people than Tang San.

Even though Ma Hongjun had just "offended" him, Rong Nianbing didn't hold a grudge and was still willing to help him. When he noticed that something was off with Ma Hongjun, his first thought was to chase after him and check on him.

If it had been Tang San, forget about helping—you'd probably just hear something like, "You've chosen your own path to death," and then get stabbed by a trident.

Now, look at the bigger picture. Sure, Rong Nianbing has a lot of wives, but he treats all of them well. Tang San only has one wife, but let's joke about that for a second: "Revive my love!"

And about teachers… Rong Nianbing's master is already living the good life in the divine realm. And then there's Yu Xiaogang... let's just not even go there.

Gotta admit, Rong Nianbing, though a bit of a pushover sometimes, is still a decent guy—worth being friends with at least.

Just as he was about to chase after Ma Hongjun, a hand rested on his shoulder. The sensation was so creepy and unfamiliar that all the hairs on Rong Nianbing's body stood up.

"Who?" Rong Nianbing spun around instantly.

He was a top-tier god, after all! For someone to sneak up behind him without him noticing? If they hadn't touched him, he wouldn't have even known they were there! This mysterious person was already giving him a lot of pressure.

"Haha, no need to get so worked up, God of Emotions!" A bright, clear voice echoed in Rong Nianbing's ear. The face of Du Qianjue, as handsome as any heartthrob in a novel, suddenly made the dashing Rong Nianbing feel a bit inferior.

"And you are?" Rong Nianbing asked, confused. Was there someone this good-looking in the divine realm?

Something felt off. He was supposed to be the most handsome god here, right? Now this guy shows up looking all suave and strong, clearly a threat to his title as the divine realm's number one heartthrob!

"Hello, I'm Du Qianjue, the new God of Chaos, inheritor of both the God of Destruction and God of Life," Du Qianjue introduced himself with a smile.

"Oh, so you're the new enforcer." Rong Nianbing finally relaxed, though his expression turned a bit exasperated.

Man, can you believe it? The new enforcer shows up and gives a scare to an old-timer like me, a 'lowly' main god. Really, where's the respect?

"So, what can I do for you, God of Chaos? You can probably see it too—something's off with the Phoenix God's emotions. If we let him go like this, things could go south pretty quickly." Rong Nianbing glanced in the direction where Ma Hongjun had flown off, leaving a fading trail of fire in the sky.

Honestly, if Du Qianjue hadn't stopped him, Rong Nianbing would've already been on his way to follow Ma Hongjun. But what Du Qianjue said next left the God of Emotions completely speechless.

"Oh, that? I know all about it," Du Qianjue replied casually. "I was the one who sent Ma Hongjun to you in the first place. Of course I know he's not in a good state."

"?" Rong Nianbing's face twisted into a complex expression.

He swore that he had never felt this confused and speechless in his entire life. Was there something wrong with this new god king?

Who in their right mind, as a divine enforcer, would go around causing chaos?

Du Qianjue gave Rong Nianbing a meaningful look and said slowly, "Don't misunderstand me, God of Emotions. I don't have any personal vendetta against the Phoenix God. But if you want to uncover the truth, sometimes you have to face the harshness that comes with it, right?"

Rong Nianbing fell silent.

He had already started to piece things together from Ma Hongjun's reaction earlier, and now, Du Qianjue's words confirmed his suspicions.

Ma Hongjun had come to ask about gods bringing their loved ones to the divine realm, which likely meant that when he ascended to godhood, as a second-tier god, he hadn't been able to bring his beloved with him.

It was highly likely that the loved one in question was his partner.

After ten thousand years on the Douluo Continent, Ma Hongjun's love must have long since turned to dust.

No wonder even a god was on the verge of losing his mind.

"Why would the Sea God do this? The Phoenix God is his sworn brother. With his authority as an enforcer god, bringing the Phoenix God's loved one to the divine realm should've been as simple as a word." Rong Nianbing was perplexed.

But he gave up on chasing after Ma Hongjun. This was, after all, a personal matter. Had Du Qianjue not stopped him, he might've gone after Ma Hongjun, but now that he had been interrupted, he no longer felt the urge to intervene.

Still, he couldn't help but hope that Du Qianjue might offer some clarification.

But Du Qianjue just sighed. "Who knows? Tang San's way of thinking and personality are beyond my comprehension. I can't even begin to dissect it."

Honestly, it was baffling. What could he possibly gain from letting Bai Chenxiang die on the Douluo Continent? Just to mess with Ma Hongjun? It's not like Tang San would still hold a grudge from the time Ma Hongjun flirted with Xiao Wu during their early days at Shrek Academy, right?

Surely not, right?

"Alright then, if that's all, I'll take my leave," Rong Nianbing cupped his hands in farewell and turned to leave.

His master was probably waiting for him back at home to continue cooking. He wasn't in the mood to stay any longer.

As Rong Nianbing walked away, Du Qianjue called after him softly, "God of Emotions, I think the divine realm will see some changes in the next few days. This isn't just about personal grudges—it also concerns the rules of the divine realm."

"So, I advise you not to get involved in this mess…"

Rong Nianbing paused but didn't turn around. He just nodded slightly in acknowledgment. "I understand. Don't worry, God of Chaos. I'm just a free spirit with no interest in political power struggles."

With that, he disappeared into the distance, returning to his secluded valley.

Du Qianjue glanced at the fading trail of fire in the sky and stepped forward to follow it.

Even though there was no dispute over the inheritance of the divine seats, and Rong Nianbing likely wouldn't support Tang San, Du Qianjue still thought it was worth giving him a warning. After all, in the original story, Rong Nianbing had helped Tang San many times because of Huo Yuhao.

Rong Nianbing was a good person at heart, and it would be a shame if he ended up on the wrong side.

Rong Nianbing himself understood this too. Du Qianjue's words weren't just advice; they were a warning. Any god who got involved in this divine realm conflict would not come out unscathed.

If you sided with Du Qianjue, maybe you'd be fine. But if you took Tang San's side, you'd definitely be dealt with.

Three god kings... Tang San was just one, and now he had to face the Gods of Life and Destruction, as well as the newly crowned God of Chaos, Du Qianjue. He didn't stand a chance.

Rong Nianbing had no deep ties with Tang San, and he wasn't about to get involved now. He wasn't stupid.

"Is the storm about to break? That's fine too. The divine realm has been stagnant for too long. Maybe this change will bring some fresh energy to it."

Back in his valley, Rong Nianbing sighed as he gazed into the distance.

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