Su Lai crashed heavily onto the ground after an unexpected blow.His body felt weak, surrendering to the bitter reality he now faced.All of his confidence and hopes had been shattered, replaced by overwhelming disappointment.“What is wrong with me?” Su Lai muttered as tears streamed down his cheeks.“I worked so hard to become stronger. I followed every lesson taught by that old man in the abyss, and I even killed him to obtain power through the Death Ritual!”He continued lamenting his fate, regretting every choice he had made.Still lying on the ground, exhausted from the battle he had just fought, Su Lai suddenly heard a soft yet seductive voice whispering into his ear.“Do you desire power?”Su Lai was startled.He quickly looked around, searching for the source of the voice, but found no one.His heart pounded violently with confusion and curiosity.Then the voice spoke again, this time more firmly.“Do you want to kill him?”Frustration and the desire for revenge flooded Su La

Song Que lay weakly on the ground, fresh blood continuously flowing from his mouth like crimson roses scattered into the air.His face was pale, and the pain etched across his features was impossible to hide.“Damn it... I've suffered internal injuries,” he muttered while clutching his stomach, which felt as though it were being torn apart.“Fortunately, I'm still wearing the Spiritual Robe. Otherwise, everything would have been over already!”Opposite him stood Su Lai, now possessed by a demon.His appearance had become horrifying, and a dark aura enveloped his entire body, making Song Que feel even more cornered.“You can't use ordinary attacks against him,” the Golden Qilin's voice echoed as it tried to guide him.“You need to think beyond conventional methods. He's no longer Su Lai. He's a demon that has possessed Su Lai's body through a resurrection ritual. I don't know how that thing managed to enter his body, but one thing is certain—you must stop him before it's too late!”Son

"Your Majesty, what is your opinion? Should we take over the Shi Empire?" asked the Ming Empire's Marshal in a grave tone. The Emperor looked at the old man with wisdom-filled eyes. However, before he could answer, the Imperial Advisor immediately spoke and voiced his thoughts. "Your Majesty, our position is indeed close to the Wu Empire, separated by only a few borders, and they currently have no Emperor. Although this news has been kept secret, the information has still leaked. I believe we need to act wisely and not make any rash decisions," the Advisor said cautiously. "We also do not yet know who destroyed the Shi Imperial Palace and killed both the Emperor and his Ancestor. We must be patient and wait for further information from our spies to learn the true identity of those responsible," the Advisor continued while looking at the Emperor, who listened attentively. The Emperor nodded and said, "The Advisor is correct. We must preserve the unity and integrity of the Ming Empi

Song Que stomped his foot in fury, causing the Dragon's head to let out a thunderous roar that echoed throughout the surroundings. An overwhelming explosion of energy erupted outward, forming an expanding crimson ring resembling blazing fire.Everyone nearby felt the scorching heat mixed with violent winds crashing into their bodies, with some even being hurled far away.It was not just one or two people—almost everyone present was affected by the shockwave, including Princess Wu Xinjiang and the Marshal standing among them.Their eyes widened in profound shock as they witnessed the terrifying power Song Que had unleashed.A sense of uncertainty began to grow within their hearts, as though a fearsome ruler was looming over them, terrorizing their very souls.They suddenly realized that Song Que's strength far exceeded anything they had previously imagined.Now they had to reconsider every plan and strategy they had for dealing with this man, who possessed such horrifying power.Song Q

One week later, Ling Ku Bei arrived at the Wu Imperial Palace together with his daughter, Ling Mei. They were not alone. The Patriarch of the Botian Sect, Zi Hong, also came, accompanied by Zi Shin and Zi Hao. In addition, Sanjung and Han Reong were present as well.Inside the palace's guest hall, they sat side by side, engaged in conversation. Ling Ku Bei appeared serious, while Ling Mei sat politely beside him.On the other side, Zi Hong, Zi Shin, and Zi Hao chatted amicably among themselves. Meanwhile, Sanjung and Han Reong sat slightly apart from the others, calm yet attentive to the ongoing discussions.The atmosphere in the guest hall grew increasingly tense, yet it was also filled with mutual respect. They had come to attend an important event, and everyone seemed well-prepared.Their expressions were serious, and the conversation proceeded in a polite yet firm manner. Each party expressed their thoughts and opinions, searching for common ground in the discussion.Amid the seri