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Seemingly having heard enough of those things, or perhaps having discerned their existence from Li Qi's superficial thinking, Lady Luofu did not continue to inquire about future events.

On the contrary, she seemed to be interested in Li Qi's Polaris Golden Core Method.

"The Polaris Golden Core Method is the core Cultivation Method of my Mount Luofu. Yu'er passed this Cultivation Method on to you, which shows that she trusts and approves of you. However, I still have some doubts. If you can dispel these doubts, we can have a more in-depth discussion."

"Memory and shallow thinking can be faked, but the Polaris Golden Core Method cannot be faked. Demonstrate the technique in front of me and let me see if you really know this Cultivation Method. Prove it."

Lady Luofu gave her reasons.

Throughout, she appeared very calm, as if she were unfazed even if Mount Tai collapsed before her.

Li Qi nodded.

This reason isn't entirely unreasonable.

As the core Cultivation Method of Mount Luofu, the Polaris Golden Core Method naturally has a certain level of attainment and is not easily learned. After all, the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron is a second-grade master.

"In that case, I'll give you a brief demonstration, hopefully it won't take up too much time," Li Qi said.

Because Li Qi also sensed the strange cosmic light flowing around him.

Based on their Cultivation Method, the power of this technique is rapidly increasing.

It seemed that he would really leave in another fifteen minutes.

Li Qi was also a little anxious. After all, not only did Lady Luofu want to hear something from him, but he also wanted to hear something useful from Lady Luofu.

When something is urging you on, you'll naturally become more impatient and have fewer worries.

Li Qi also put aside some concerns and prepared to quickly demonstrate the technique in one minute to prove that he indeed knew the Polaris Golden Core Method.

Of course, he was also careful, only demonstrating the method to show that he knew it, but never going into any depth.

So he reached out his hand.

But then, a scene of the sun and moon appeared in his palm.

Intelligence and essence, the most intelligent of all living beings, the essence of the sun and moon.

The celestial pole is the center of the universe.

What is Chen?

As mentioned before, the sun, moon, and stars, with "chen" referring to the points where the sun, moon, and stars meet at different times.

Because it's at a specific point in time, you can tell what time it is by observing where the stars and the sun and moon are converging.

Therefore, there is the concept of 'Chen'.

Chen is the intersection point.

Chenji, with the character "ji" in its name, signifies the highest point, referring to the convergence of all things.

Therefore, the celestial pole is the center of the universe.

To regard oneself as the pole of the universe means to become the pole of the universe, to become the center of the universe.

Another question.

What do all those stars revolve around?

In the sky, which star is the largest, the brightest, and receives the most attention and admiration?

There is absolutely no doubt about this answer; anyone would give the same answer.

That is: the sun and the moon.

The sun and moon are the center of countless stars.

The place where the stars revolve around it is the sun and moon.

The sun is yang, the moon is yin; the way of heaven is yin and yang, and the way of earth is softness and hardness.

Heaven and earth have been established. Observe the changes in yin and yang to establish the hexagrams, and develop the principles of strength and gentleness to generate the lines.

Once the hexagrams and lines are revealed, the universal path is established. When harmony and balance are achieved, heaven and earth are in their proper places, and all things flourish.

This is a simple explanation of the Polaris Golden Core Method.

This is the core idea and central viewpoint of the Polaris Golden Core Method.

After setting the goal, the next step is to implement it.

How to implement it?

That involves cultivating magic, Technique Method, and Divine Ability. These are trade secrets. You can come up with the idea, but it's very difficult to invent the specifics of how to do it.

Everyone knows about gravity, but how many people know how to make a hydroelectric generator that utilizes gravity?

After demonstrating the essence of the Polaris Golden Core Method, Li Qi looked at Lady Luofu and asked, "Your Highness, is this enough?"

Lady Luofu then said, "You can learn these things by coming to Mount Luofu to listen to the sermons. Now, please demonstrate the cultivation method; this is the key point."

Li Qi frowned.

Do we need to consider the amendments to the law?

However, what Lady Luofu said was not without reason.

The practice of revising the law is something that cannot be imitated.

But... Li Qi just felt something was off.

"Please forgive Your Highness, Your Majesty. The matter of refining the magic is extremely important. I have promised Yu'er that I will never reveal it to anyone, not even to you," Li Qi said respectfully.

Lady Luofu smiled and said, "This is my family's Cultivation Method. It's not considered an outsider. Strictly speaking, you are the outsider. I just wanted to see if you had really learned it."

"After all, thoughts can be faked, and even you as a person may be fake, but the Cultivation Method cannot be faked."

Yes, even people can be fake, but Cultivation Method techniques cannot be faked.

If it's true, it's true, just like a mathematical formula never lies.

Li Qi nodded. "I have the same concern."

"Your Highness, you may be fake, but your Cultivation Method cannot be faked," Li Qi said, looking up at Lady Luofu.

"You doubt that I'm a fake? Then who can fake a third-rank expert?" Lady Luofu chuckled and stretched out her hand, wanting to demonstrate the strength of a third-rank expert.

But at that moment, Lady Luofu suddenly stood up.

"Hide! Something's coming!" With a wave of her hand, Li Qi was immediately sent back, his body forced to move backward dozens of miles, leaving the battlefield and landing directly on a mountain.

Then, Lady Luofu Upper Heaven.

Just after she flew into the sky, the entire sky above Mount Luofu turned a deep black!

However, to the surprise of both Li Qi and Lady Luofu, no one else flew out with them.

"Are all the people of Mount Luofu dead?" Li Qi was taken aback.

The entire Mount Luofu was in such an abnormal situation that no one took action. Were they all just watching the show?

Lady Luofu had the same doubts in her heart.

Putting aside others, why did the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron not react?

He should be here.

Thinking this, Lady Luofu sent out a message as she made her move.

However, it all disappeared without a trace.

Even Li Qi felt like his efforts had been in vain, because True Knowledge Dao Charm had sensed the energy transmitted by Lady Luofu, which was clearly a plea for help.

But... no one paid any attention.

Just then, a hand made of Black Mist suddenly reached out from the sky.

But then they heard Lady Luofu, who had been calm and composed all along, shout out in the most primitive way, "Li Qi, take Yu'er and Yan'er and escape!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the hand suddenly fell and then gently squeezed.

Li Qi was utterly devastated!

He saw that Lady Luofu had been crushed into powder.

Are you kidding me?!

Li Qi had witnessed battles involving third-rank cultivators, including those involving Zhu Fengdan, Yun Fang, and several other Human Dao Sage. He knew very well what those battles were like and how terrifying they were.

Lady Luofu also displayed such combat power, and Li Qi clearly sensed that she was exerting power similar to that of a third-rank cultivator.

Yet he was still easily killed by a single hand.

What about the others on Mount Luofu? What about the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron?

Ignoring everything else, Li Qi immediately rushed out.

This was too strange. Li Qi already had a guess in his mind, but he wasn't sure.

Run first, then worry!

However, he had only just started running when he saw everything around him suddenly disappear.

A thick Black Mist began to erode this reality.

The stage around them began to collapse.

Instead, a familiar voice said, "Hmm, I didn't expect this wouldn't fool you. You're already doubting me, so there's no need to keep acting."

As soon as the voice appeared, Li Qi trembled almost uncontrollably.

Heavenly Demon.

Sure enough, it was just as I had feared.

When? When did he arrive?

"Don't worry, I can only appear when you have demonic thoughts in your heart. Look, I told you to control your Dao heart, but you can't control your desire for women." The demon's voice came with a chuckle.

So that's how it is. It was when I was looking at Shen Shuibi's wardrobe that I had some demonic thoughts, which gave the Heavenly Demon an opportunity to take advantage of me.

That's it, we're doomed.

It's impossible for a person to be without these demonic thoughts.

The Heavenly Demon can manifest itself from any person's demonic thoughts.

That's... horrifying.

It's impossible to describe how terrible this is.

Li Qi sighed and, in the darkness, said to the Heavenly Demon in a nonchalant tone, "Is Lady Luofu a fake?"

The black energy gradually condensed, forming a man that Li Qi didn't recognize in the void of darkness. The man grinned and said to him, "No, it's true. You saw her reaction and cultivation level, and it's undeniable. It's real."

It's all true...

Li Qi sat down directly.

He had absolutely no chance against the Heavenly Demon.

Moreover, obediently awaiting punishment is of no concern to the Heavenly Demon.

Why not be a little more unrestrained?

The surrounding scenery of Mount Luofu completely collapsed, returning to the dark void where Li Qi had been before.

Inside this place, Li Qi and the Heavenly Demon confronted each other once again.

Hearing the Heavenly Demon say it was true, Li Qi subconsciously shook his head and said, "No, it must be fake."

That must be fake, because the real Lady Luofu has not yet awakened and is still asleep.

The demon who had transformed into a man tilted his head. "Then it's real. Even if you bring out the original Luo Fu to confront him, you won't find a single flaw. It's indistinguishable from the real thing."

"Even the Cultivation Method?" Li Qi asked.

"Of course, even the Cultivation Method are included," the Heavenly Demon said.

"Then why did you lie to me about the Cultivation Method?" Li Qi asked again.

His suspicions stemmed from this.

That Lady Luofu actually wanted him to reveal his cultivation method, which aroused Li Qi's suspicion. In the end, it seemed that the Heavenly Demon realized he couldn't be fooled and simply showed himself.

Faced with Li Qi's doubts, the Heavenly Demon seemed to have no intention of keeping it a secret. He turned to the side, transforming into a beautiful woman, and answered easily, "Because I want to try it out. If I get it, then Wushen Mountain will be in chaos~."

"The Desire Realm can possess everything of reality, but the Desire Realm is still the Desire Realm; the rules are different, and the Cultivation Method within it..."

Li Qi was much bolder this time. He directly interrupted the Heavenly Demon and said, "In the end, it's all fake."

Li Qi was already aware of his predicament.

He is not in the real world.

Instead, it was the celestial demons drawn by demonic thoughts who projected themselves into the Desire Realm, also known as the 'He-Who-Transforms-Himself-at-Will Heaven'.

What are the myriad realms and heavens?

The He-Who-Transforms-Himself-at-Will Heaven, the Thirty-Three Heavens, the Tusita Heaven, and the Great Brahma Heaven.

Interrupted by Li Qi, the Heavenly Demon remained unperturbed. "Hmm... according to this logic, it is indeed false. However, when the false is exactly the same as the true, then it is true."

"If it can't go to the real world, then it's fake," Li Qi said.

"What you're saying is that if things from the real world are applied to the Desire Realm, they won't work. According to you, does that mean things from the real world are fake?" the Heavenly Demon retorted.

This rhetorical question stumped Li Qi.

Indeed, if the two worlds are parallel... then it's just that they are incompatible, not that one is real and the other is fake.

For example, Li Qi realized something...

Li Qi immediately shook his head. "The world I live in is real. Everything else is fake because it doesn't work and has no meaning for me."

The Heavenly Demon shook his head. "It's narrow-minded, but also clever. Such cleverness may bring you temporary benefits, but it will make you lose a broader perspective. But it doesn't matter, it has nothing to do with me."

"Then I'll be going now. I hope you'll remain just as vigilant next time. Remember, don't let your guard down, or all your previous efforts will be in vain."

Li Qi couldn't take it anymore. He stood up and stared intently at the Heavenly Demon: "What exactly is your purpose?"

The demon's lips parted in a wide grin, stretching all the way to behind his ears, and he said with a smirk, "What's your purpose? It's very simple."

"I'm going to make you unable to distinguish between the Desire Realm and what you call 'reality'."

"I want to make you fall into this trap, so that you will doubt the truth of everyone you meet and every word you say."

"I want you to feel anxious and fearful every time a desire arises in your heart, as if the world around you might change at any moment."

"I want you to be the first thing that comes to mind every day when you get out of bed, wondering if you've already entered the Desire Realm."

"I'll drive you mad, make you lose all sense of the world around you. In the end, the only way you'll be able to see through it all is to become completely possessed by demons, hahahahahahaha!"

As the demon spoke, he seemed unable to hold back any longer and let out a wild, unrestrained laugh. Then, his body began to fade into nothingness.

Li Qi couldn't catch him at all; the other party quickly turned into intangible black smoke.

The demon vanished without a trace, and the surrounding world began to dissipate.

Soon, Li Qi discovered that he was still watching the original videos.

Beside him were still the lovely Shen Shuibi and Yang Ning, as well as Lady Luofu, who was gently watching over them.

Li Qi took a deep breath.

That fake Lady Luofu had the same thoughts, the same loves and hates, and the same cultivation and Divine Ability as Lady Luofu.

The evidence is simple: before confronting the Heavenly Demon, her reaction was to ask the Sun Moon True Lead Cauldron for help, and then she decided to let Li Qi take the two children and escape, while she faced the Heavenly Demon alone.

This reaction is not fake.

If she were a demon in disguise, a mere puppet or illusion, she wouldn't have so many inner thoughts.

In other words... the Heavenly Demon did not lie about this matter.

That Lady Luofu also had her own joys and sorrows; she was a genuine person.

But she is already dead.

He exhaled the air he had just inhaled.

The Demonic Energy Clone from before appeared in front of Li Qi.

Li Qi understood.

He now understood why the sorcerer had created this Demonic Energy Clone for him.