Lin Feng was immersed in the fragments of the Demon Sword Demon God's memories, with one astonishing scene after another flashing through his mind.
He saw countless powerful figures wielding the Demon Sword, every swing containing earth-shaking power. Each frame was branded with formidable sword intent and exquisite combat techniques.
The scenes flashed past like film reels, leaving Lin Feng dazzled and his blood surging.
Suddenly, the scene shifted. The fierce battlefield vanished, replaced by a world ravaged by war.
The sky had been dyed a shocking blood red. Corpses littered the earth, cries of grief echoed everywhere, and the air was thick with the stench of blood and gunpowder, as if it were hell on earth.
A blurry figure appeared at the center of the scene. He held the Demon Sword Demon God and threw his head back with a howl, his voice filled with grief, indignation, and helplessness. It sounded like the heart-rending howl of a wounded beast, sending chills through anyone who heard it.
Lin Feng tried to see the figure's face clearly, but he could never make it out. It was as if a layer of mist shrouded him, blocking Lin Feng's view.
"This is..."
Lin Feng faintly felt that the figure had some connection to him. He tried desperately to seize that thread of connection, but could never grasp it—just like sand in his hand. The tighter he tried to hold it, the faster it slipped away.
At that moment, the scene shifted again. Lin Feng saw a vast kingdom. It was prosperous and flourishing, its people living and working in peace, presenting a picture of tranquility.
But the good times did not last. An unexpected disaster descended.
A gigantic black hole suddenly appeared in the sky, blotting out the heavens and earth.
At the center of the black hole, a circular light source appeared like a demon's eye, gazing down upon the land.
Immediately afterward, countless monsters poured out of the black hole,
These monsters had all kinds of shapes and were hideous and terrifying. They killed everyone they saw.
The kingdom instantly became hell on earth. People fled in all directions, their cries and screams ringing out together, but before those terrifying monsters, all resistance seemed so pale and powerless.
Then, the black shadow in the sky fired countless lasers. Everything they touched was utterly destroyed. Houses collapsed, the earth turned black, and lives withered away.
In the distance, a gigantic, terrifying warship was battling numerous enormous Sea Kings. Cannon fire thundered, and waves surged into the heavens.
The warship was incomparably huge. Even those enormous Sea Kings appeared much smaller before it.
"Joy Boy... Imu..."
Lin Feng heard a voice calling those two names. It was filled with despair and unwillingness, seeming to come from the depths of the soul and carrying endless sorrow and helplessness.
"These names..."
Lin Feng's heart trembled. Those names were connected to the Void Century, and that period of history concealed the enormous secret of this world.
As a veteran One Piece fan, Lin Feng naturally knew what those two names meant.
Suddenly, Lin Feng felt a sharp pain, as if his soul were being torn apart. He abruptly opened his eyes and discovered that he was still standing before the altar, the Demon Sword Demon God clutched in his hand.
Nothing around him had changed. Only the Demon Sword seemed even more sinister than before.
"What was that just now..."
Lin Feng still felt shaken. He did not know whether what he had seen was an illusion or history that had truly happened. The feeling of being there had been so real that he could not distinguish reality from fantasy.
He shook his head and cast all those chaotic thoughts to the back of his mind.
"The most urgent thing is still to let the system fully analyze the Demon Sword Demon God."
Lin Feng once again focused his attention on the system.
At that moment, the Demon Sword Demon God's analysis progress had already reached 50%.
"I wonder what will happen after it is fully analyzed?"
Lin Feng's heart was filled with anticipation.
Just then, a sudden change occurred!
The Demon Sword Demon God, which had been lying quietly on the altar, suddenly began to tremble violently.
An incomparably powerful evil aura erupted from the sword, instantly sweeping across the entire underground space.
"This is..."
Lin Feng's expression changed. This evil aura was even stronger than any previous one!
"Not good. This sword is going to bite back!"
Lin Feng's heart jolted. He hurriedly tried to retreat, only to discover that his body had been bound by an invisible force and could not move at all!
"Damn it!"
Lin Feng cursed under his breath and desperately circulated the power within his body, trying to break free of the restraint, but it was useless.
At that moment, the Demon Sword Demon God suddenly unleashed its strongest resistance!
An unprecedentedly terrifying force surged from the blade and slammed viciously into Lin Feng's consciousness.
"Not good!"
Lin Feng's expression changed drastically. His consciousness felt like a small boat in a raging storm, liable to be swallowed at any moment!
"Brat, it isn't too late to regret it now!"
The Demon Sword Demon God's evil voice echoed through Lin Feng's consciousness.
"As long as you give up resisting, I'll make you my host and grant you supreme power!"
"By then, the entire world will tremble beneath your feet!"
"Bullshit!"
Lin Feng cursed furiously.
"Old man said that a true powerhouse will never be controlled by external objects!"
"You want me to submit? Keep dreaming!"
Lin Feng remembered Whitebeard's teachings and recalled the reason he had come to this world.
He was going to become the strongest man!
He was going to control his own fate!
He was not going to become a sword's puppet!
"Suppress it for me!"
Lin Feng roared. His powerful will merged with the system's power, transforming into a golden dragon that slammed viciously into the Demon Sword Demon God's consciousness.
"No!"
The Demon Sword Demon God let out a shrill scream.
Before that powerful force, its evil consciousness began to collapse and disperse.
In the end, everything returned to peace.
Lin Feng slowly opened his eyes. A trace of weariness flashed through them, but excitement filled them even more.
"Phew..."
Lin Feng exhaled deeply. He felt as if he had just walked through the gates of hell, and his entire body was drenched in sweat.
"Did I succeed?"
Lin Feng looked at the Demon Sword Demon God lying quietly on the altar and thought uncertainly.
He tried extending his hand toward the Demon Sword Demon God. This time, he no longer felt any resistance.
Lin Feng's hand smoothly grasped the hilt of the Demon Sword Demon God.
A chill traveled up from the hilt, instantly invigorating Lin Feng's spirit.
"This..."
A pleasantly surprised light flashed through Lin Feng's eyes.
He felt that a strange connection had formed between himself and the Demon Sword Demon God.
This connection was like a bond of blood, making Lin Feng feel as if the Demon Sword Demon God had become a part of his own body.
"Demon God..."
Lin Feng softly called the Demon Sword Demon God's name.
The blade of the Demon Sword Demon God trembled slightly, as if responding to Lin Feng's call.
"Hahahaha, good!"
Lin Feng could not help laughing aloud.
He had finally subdued this demon sword!
"From today onward, you are my sword!"
Lin Feng pulled the Demon Sword Demon God from the altar, and a powerful aura erupted from his body.
"With the Demon God in my hand, the world is mine!"
Lin Feng swung the Demon Sword Demon God. A sharp blade flash streaked past, carving a deep mark into the surrounding stone wall.
"What a sword! What an incredible sword!"
The more Lin Feng looked at the Demon Sword Demon God in his hand, the more he liked it.
"By the name of Demon God, I will make it resound throughout the entire world!"
Lin Feng raised the Demon Sword and shouted.
"Hum!"
The Demon God seemed to sense something and released a clear sword cry.
"Hahahaha, good!"
Lin Feng laughed aloud again.
[ Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully subduing the Demon Sword Demon God! ] [ Demon Sword Demon God analysis progress: 100%! ] [ Ding! A special connection has been detected between the Demon Sword Demon God and the Infinite God-Slaying System. The system is undergoing deep fusion! ] [ Fusion progress: 1%... 2%... 3%... ]
Just then, the system's notification rang out again.
"Fusion?"
Lin Feng froze. "The system and the Demon God are fusing?"
"What... what is going on?"
Lin Feng's heart was filled with doubt, and he hurriedly checked the system's explanation.
[ Ding! Host authority insufficient. Please explore on your own! ]
"Damn!"
Looking at the system's explanation, Lin Feng cursed inwardly.
"Looks like I have to increase my strength as quickly as possible and unlock more of the system's functions before I can learn the secret behind this!"
"System, how long will the fusion take?"
Lin Feng asked.
[ Ding! Fusion time unknown. Please wait patiently, Host! ]
"Unknown?"
Lin Feng frowned. "What kind of answer is that?"
"Forget it. Since I'm here, I might as well accept it."
Lin Feng shook his head and cast those worries to the back of his mind.
"Now, it's time to leave this place."
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