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In the lower realm, Black Mountain Town.
Hu Ying, a half-demon who lived here, was still waiting in anguish, repeating to himself, Why hasn't the Scripture-Seeking Pilgrim come yet? When will he finally get here?
That night, he lay in the woodshed with his hands beneath his head as a pillow. Gazing through the wooden window at the moon outside, he prayed silently, Heavens, please let him get here soon. Only then will I have a chance to gain ten-thousand-year magic power and escape this unjust fate of being a half-demon.
Buzz! Space suddenly rippled, and a thin crack appeared. A voice brimming with temptation drifted out from within.
"That Scripture-Seeking Pilgrim is immensely powerful. At your tender age, what could you possibly use to defeat him?"
"Who? Who's there?!" Hu Ying jumped in fright and immediately sat up, staring nervously at the distorted space before him.
"I am the source of all evil, the Supreme Evil Demon. I heard the cry deep within your heart, so I came here to meet you and lend you a hand." The voice sounded from the spatial crack again. Then, with a whoosh, a streak of demon light shot out, and a purple pill landed in Hu Ying's hand.
"This is the Demon Realm Secret Elixir. Eat it, and you will instantly gain boundless magic power. You will no longer need the Scripture-Seeking Pilgrim's flesh and blood to grow stronger. But boy, once you eat it, you will become my subordinate and serve me for all eternity. If you agree, swallow this pill. Remember, once you take it, don't even think of going back on your word. Otherwise, I will cast your soul into the Land of No Return Across Ten Thousand Calamities, never to be reborn!"
Buzz! As the voice