I'll Remember You!

"It was originally a Demon Head, but it seems to be incomplete, likely born from fragments raised in captivity!"

Deep within those eyes, in the profound darkness, appeared a man, seated cross-legged in mid-air, holding a whisk, exuding an air of otherworldly grace and serene expression. Yet, his eyes were pitch black, and his entire being emanated an aura of majesty that filled the surroundings.

"The Heart Demon we nurture usually resonate with their Human Thoughts. Through this Heart Demon, the other party should also be able to see, hear, and sense this place. In that case, my situation has been inadvertently revealed. This is why I am now in the midst of the Five Decays, and my senses are much dulled, which is why I have been negligent. However..."

As he spoke, the man stood up and took a step. His speed was not particularly fast, but in the blink of an eye, the light and shadow changed, and he was already in front of the rushing black mist. His relaxed and carefree appearance made it seem as if he was not moving a person, but rather the space itself.

He took a step forward and flicked his whisk.

The black mist stagnated in mid-air, unable to move, only trembling slightly, its inner emotions churning.

"Whatever your plans are, they are all in vain. With my cultivation at the Sixth Realm of the Life Cultivation Realm and my Primordial Spirit in charge, how could a mere Demon Head possibly shake me?"

Before he finished speaking, he waved his whisk again, and the black mist immediately disintegrated and vanished without a trace.

"However, when did this Heart Demon attach itself to my thoughts? Could it be when I invaded the whirlwind of Fortune with my dim sunlight? Hmm, at that time I actively integrated my thoughts into it, so the Heart Demon only needed to disguise itself, and it didn't require much effort at all..."

As he pondered, the man stroked his beard, his figure gradually becoming transparent, about to disappear, but suddenly his brows furrowed!

"Wrong!"

Immediately afterwards, his body twisted suddenly, and after a moment's thought, he regained his composure!

Then, he transformed into a beam of light, flew forward, emerged from his cold pupils, circled once, and arrived in the sky. Looking down, what he saw was the vast, continuous land and the billions of living beings on it.

The Fortune of all living beings rose from all directions, slowly intertwining, but some of it appeared somewhat strange, pulsating incessantly, reflecting the hearts of all beings.

On this land, there were no humans. Instead, there was Scale-Armored Tribe with snake bodies and human faces, as well as human-like arms and chests, and their bodies were covered with fine scales. They multiplied and thrived on this land, establishing a civilization. There were towns and villages, and they were divided into several countries, constantly fighting each other.

Just like Donghua, although there are birds and beasts here, some have been enlightened, and fortuitous opportunity have gained cultivation by chance and have intelligence. However, like the demons of Donghua, they do not belong to the mainstream. Wherever they go, they are often shouted at and killed.

At this moment, many members of the Scale-Armored Tribe appeared somewhat dazed. Their minds and thoughts were connected by an inexplicable will, converging and linking together. When one person had a thought, the others immediately sensed it. In their hearts, certain deliberately suppressed thoughts rapidly spread, bringing about changes in their State of Mind and emotions, gradually manifesting and coalescing into the embryonic form of Heart Demon...

"Excellent tactic. The Demon Head that infiltrated my eyes was merely bait, a feint designed to sow discord among my descendants. Indeed, what can a solitary Heart Demon accomplish? Heart Demon themselves possess almost no fighting power; only when they combine with the thoughts and emotions of living beings can they become a threat."

In the sky, the light transformed back into human form. Observing the scene and understanding the Heart Demon's plan, it shook its head. "However, although this plan is good, it is ultimately just wishful thinking. I will not give him this chance..."

As soon as the thought arose, the earth trembled violently. The call from their bloodline filled the hearts of the Scale-Armored Tribe, suppressing their boiling and churning emotions and thoughts. The next step was to go a step further and extract the concept of Heart Demon that had become ingrained in the hearts of all living beings!

But at that moment, a sudden gust of wind arose from the ground, and a surge of powerful will erupted from the several large cities built by the Scale-Armored Tribe!

"The City Will? How is that possible? This land is always under my control, and the development of Human Path Order has been suppressed by me, let alone the City Will. Only in those Continent Human Path is at its peak can such a city be born. So, it must all be because of that Heart Demon. To be able to do this in such a short time, this Heart Demon is extraordinary..."

The man shook his head, then transformed back into light, spreading out across the sky and scattering into long rainbows that pointed directly at the cities on the earth!

Within that rainbow light, an even stronger message emanated—

"To be able to combine the thoughts and emotions of the people in this city to simulate the City Will means you have a sufficient understanding of the City Will. That means you've touched the edge of Principle and principles, and are no longer simply manipulating people's hearts. In this light, your inner Heart Demon is about to transform from Demon Head to Heavenly Demon! However, at this level, why are you still willing to be a lackey, risking crossing the starry river and venturing deep into enemy territory alone? Very well, let me capture you and interrogate you slowly until I get to the conclusion!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the rainbow light fell, extinguishing the lingering City Will above them.

But then, amidst the shattering of his will, divine power surged forth, instantly condensing the emotions and thoughts drawn by his Heart Demon into divine power. This power was complex and unstable, and for any deity, it was extremely dangerous. Not only was it difficult to control, but once incorporated into one's own body, it could disrupt one's own divine power system and leave hidden dangers.

However, Qiu Yan didn't need to think too much at the moment. He used a ray of sunlight transformed from the Outer-Heaven Will to integrate the Heart Demon Fragment into it. When the other party calmed down, he arrived with it. Otherwise, relying on the Heart Demon's own power, it would be impossible to cross the starry sky and accurately locate itself.

His Heart Demon Body had long been sent to the Land of the Divine Remains, where, in an environment similar to the High Antiquity Three Dynasties, it constantly sensed the changes in people's hearts and recorded the changes and patterns of human nature, war, and other Human Path phenomena. This filled his realm, causing his Heart Demon Body to show signs of transformation. It only needed a trigger to Transcendence its current realm.

Soon, the condensed, mottled divine power rose from the cities, intertwining and colliding with the streaks of rainbow light rushing towards them!

But this collision did not unleash destructive power; instead, it generated a strange frequency that rapidly merged with the rainbow light. Under the impetus of divine power, the rainbow light trembled slightly, revealing a hint of darkness deep within!

"What a convenient way to take advantage of someone's misfortune! Your Heart Demon are probably not being nurtured by Qiu Yan or the gods; rather, you might be controlling them! From our previous encounter, you saw through my true strength and weakness, knowing that I am currently suffering from the Five Declines of Heaven and Man and dare not shake the foundation of this place, hesitant to act for fear of harming others. That's why you've been hiding your true intentions. But do you think I would compromise?"

As soon as the words fell, the rainbow light suddenly exploded, annihilating all the divine power and turning it into a rain of blood that fell from the sky. The remaining traces gathered into an illusory shadow, and with a mournful cry, sank back into the earth.

Immediately afterward, the vast earth trembled violently, and faint cries of agony could be heard. The tremors subsided after a few breaths, followed by a violent roar that echoed across the sky, "Very well! Donghua, the Heart Demon, I'll remember this grudge, and I'll remember you even more! And Qiu Yan, and the spirit, you just wait! If I win this game, you will suffer a fate worse than death, eternal damnation!"

As the words were spoken, the world changed color, a gale howled, the Blazing Sun shone brightly at times, and a cold wind blew at others. Mountains collapsed and rivers overflowed, and countless lives were lost. But their souls did not enter the underworld; instead, they sank straight to the ground and were swallowed by nothingness.

The lingering sound continued, echoing endlessly. Following a single connection, it shook the consciousness of the Heart Demon Body, causing the other two bodies to feel an instinctive fear and trembling. This had nothing to do with courage or willpower, but rather with the overwhelming pressure of the Principle of heaven and earth!

"A cultivator at the Sixth Realm of Life Cultivation? No, that person is probably no ordinary person! The Fifth Realm of Life Cultivation is the Profound Origin, and I've only occasionally heard of the Sixth Realm, which is the Perfected Being Realm, with Divine Ability comparable to Divine Path Star Lord. However, judging from the fact that the person behind this is orchestrating things remotely, coupled with the probing of the Heart Demon Body, I know that although this person is powerful, they are clearly constrained by some kind of limitation, making it difficult to unleash their full power. Hmm, could it be the Five Declines of Heaven and Man that he mentioned? Well, I'll investigate further later..."

On the Grasslands, Qiu Yan's thoughts raced, and his hands did not stop. He quickly suppressed his distracting thoughts. The Heart Demon he had planted earlier was intended to attack the opponent's main body, but more importantly, he wanted to gather intelligence. Now that he had achieved his goal and erased all traces of the Heart Demon, leaving no hidden dangers, he had temporarily put the matter to rest. The most urgent task was to quell the conflict on the Grasslands.

"I have little time to waste. It's time to settle things on the Grasslands and take that final step!"

As the pen moved, the Grasslands scene on the white paper in front of him became clearer and clearer. Strangely, the vast Grasslands also began to tremble.

Those who were spying on this place noticed the change immediately, but before they could react, a mirage suddenly rose from the surface of the Grasslands, covering the Grasslands and drawing out a trace of every thought and making it manifest!

"Good heavens, Qiu Yan is really going all out! Is he trying to wipe out all those who covet this place in one fell swoop? Isn't that a bit too impulsive? You should know that there are still many powerful figures hiding on this Grasslands. Even I, from the Spirit-Sealing Dao, would have to retreat if I encountered them!"

In the southern part of the Grasslands, Daoist Flying Tiger, who was leading several cultivators, suddenly stopped. Looking at the mirages appearing all around him, he sighed and then his own consciousness was drawn towards them, flying rapidly towards the whirlwind of energy!

Furthermore, numerous thoughts and ideas are coming from all over the Grasslands, as if converging from Eight Directions. Moreover, the scenery of the Grasslands, carrying surging Fortune, is also on its way!

But then, a voice, carrying the fury of thunder, swept in—

"How dare you! No wonder someone warned me that someone wanted to use a book to steal the Fortune my Grasslands. If you succeed, how can we stand on our own two feet? The very foundation of the Grasslands Black Dragon will be shaken!"

As they spoke, deep within the Grasslands, a Wolfhead Mountain trembled faintly, and a stone tablet trembled in response, constantly emanating an aura of suppression.

The sound, echoing through the Mountain-Suppressing Adversity as powerful as thunder. (To be continued...)

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