Only in this regard did Shendu never conceal his Desire.
His thirst for power and strength was as bottomless as the Abyss.
In the past, his strength had already been sufficient. Perhaps he could still obtain a certain degree of power through various means, but compared to what he had possessed back then, that little bit of power would not make much difference. He disdained it and could not be bothered to pursue such a trivial amount of strength.
Rather than waste time on that, he might as well spend it enjoying himself. In the ordinary world of balance between Righteous Chi and Demon Chi, no matter how strong he became, the side of Righteous Chi would always give rise to someone capable of Sealing him.
Giving up the pursuit of power did not mean he had no desire for it.
If he could surpass this world, then what could the pleasure of ruling the world possibly amount to?
After joining the Chat Group, he had gained the possibility of pursuing a higher level of power—the power to transcend the balance between Righteous Chi and Demon Chi, to transcend the shackles of the world.
If he still remained content with the present and indulged in pleasure, then he would not be qualified to have joined this Chat Group.
At this moment, with power surging through him and his body and mind strengthened to the utmost, Shendu's heart was exceptionally calm.
After joining the Chat Group, many of his actions seemed to clearly conflict with the version of himself in the Memory Copy, but they could also be said to reflect his true nature. Being sinister and cunning was premised on seeking benefits for himself, and in the Chat Group, he had no need to do so.
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