If there was anyone in this world Zhou Tianming could trust without reservation, it was Lu Yang. Thirteen years of living side by side, countless times helping each other, countless times relying on each other—that trust was carved into his bones.
Zhou Tianming was not afraid of death, but he feared dying for nothing. From the moment the Ancient Demon's whispers began echoing in his mind, Zhou Tianming had known that the moment he agreed would be the moment of his death, and that it would also endanger his brothers.
Now, he was no longer afraid. Lu Yang had told him that even if the demon took over his body, Lu Yang could still kill the demon and save him. If Lu Yang said he could, then he could. So, Zhou Tianming gradually relaxed his consciousness and began accepting the Ancient Demon's call.
"Yes, do not resist. Accept my arrival."
"I will make you powerful. I will make you the strongest person in this world."
"And then..."
"And then..."
"Cack cack cack~! Then I will kill everyone, including your family, your lover, your friends, and your brothers!"
An incomparably wild and excited shriek suddenly rang out in Zhou Tianming's mind. The next instant, Zhou Tianming threw back his head and howled uncontrollably as green light erupted around his body.
Terrifying green Demonic Flames burned through the space around Zhou Tianming. A green spirit body no larger than a fly emerged from the void and flew straight into the center of his forehead.
Zhou Tianming's body seemed to catch fire. All his clothes burned to ash, and his body began undergoing drastic changes. His long black hair instantly turned white, while two curved horns like those of a water buffalo grew from his forehead.
His face and skin turned completely black,