The monks and soldiers nearby did not understand the term "split personality," but the explanation of "a demon taking over the body" made them instantly grasp the general idea.
A chill shot from the soles of their feet to the crowns of their heads. Everyone staggered back, looking at Yichen as though he were a vicious ghost crawling out of hell, their eyes filled with fear and revulsion.
"You... How did you see that I was no longer that old useless fool?"
Yichen stopped roaring. Tilting his head, he studied Lin Xuan with the cold, venomous gaze of a snake, danger flickering in his eyes.
Lin Xuan raised two fingers and gave them a shake. "There are simply too many holes in your story. It's practically a sieve."
"First." Lin Xuan raised one finger. "The last time I visited Tianlong Temple, I asked to see the sword manual for the Six Meridian Divine Sword. Master Kurong had not even spoken in objection, yet you were already anxious. In that instant, when you looked at me, your eyes revealed undisguised killing intent. The real Master Yideng had long seen through worldly matters and regarded martial arts as fleeting clouds. Why would he possess such a strong desire to keep a sword manual for himself? You regarded the Six Meridian Divine Sword as your private possession. Even if others merely entertained the slightest thought of it, you wanted to kill them to keep their mouths shut."
Yichen snorted coldly but did not refute him.
"Second." Lin Xuan raised his second finger. "Later, you used the excuse that your inner demon was difficult to remove and asked me to use the profound true energy of the Innate Technique to suppress it for you. After I transferred my true energy, your so-called inner demon