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"Talk, talk about what?"

When Lin Xuan first said this, Senior Immortal Heaven Ghost was dismissive. He had no regard for Lin Xuan at all because he believed that Lin Xuan's life and death were in his hands. Why should he be polite to a puppet under his control? However, after just half a cup of tea, he realized how wrong he was. Lin Xuan wasn't a puppet; on the contrary, the boy was playing the role of a pig to eat the tiger. He was the fish, and others were the knives and chopping boards. The纵横魔界的 Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal finally understood that he had been tricked. All this time, it turned out he was the weaker one.

Poor and pitiful, he had managed to end up in such a situation. Even the usually arrogant Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal's eyes were nearly bulging with rage. But what could he do? He didn't have a body. Otherwise, Lin Xuan would be nothing; how formidable his treasures were mattered little. With just one gesture from him, this Level 20 cultivator would be annihilated.

Perhaps there was an exaggeration in what Lin Xuan said, but it couldn't be denied that the Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal had indeed been very formidable back then. Even facing the Ancient Demon Ancestor, he didn't bow down and admit defeat. Although he ultimately fell, he managed to deceive the Curse of True Fate and escape with a fragment of his soul. This was already an incredible feat; how many peak Divinity Realm cultivators could achieve such a thing? Countable on one's fingers, almost none.

So, Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal had every right to be proud. But no matter how formidable he might have been, times change and circumstances shift. Now, he was just a wandering spirit. Surrounded by the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword Formation, his life hung in the balance. Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal finally came to his senses. Either he would fall or submit; his ability to reside on treasures for thousands of years and endure the madness-inducing solitude showed how much he valued survival. He wouldn't give up such an opportunity unless absolutely necessary.

Even if reincarnation existed, even if he chose to end his life by self-cultivation or die in meditation, a thousand years later, perhaps he could still tread the path to immortality, but the odds were slim.

Moreover, what use would that be? Once one entered the cycle of rebirth, past memories and spiritual awareness would all be erased. Wasn't it still him? Although his soul was reincarnated, there was no connection with his previous life; he might as well be a different person. Such things, Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal absolutely didn't want.

Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal unwilling to fall meant only one thing: submission.

"Friend, stop. There's nothing we can't discuss if you have something to say," said Lin Xuan with satisfaction on his face. He didn't want to be at odds with the Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal either. With his strength, killing a mere fragment of a spirit wasn't an issue. But what benefit would it bring him? Lin Xuan always acted after careful consideration.

Although he had read many texts from the demon world and had some understanding of this realm, such knowledge was superficial at best. Reading thousands of scrolls was like swallowing them whole; there was no substitute for practical experience. The saying "reading ten thousand books is better than traveling ten thousand miles" held true here. Books were static, and the demon world's vastness made it impossible to fully grasp its nature through reading alone.

Thus, Lin Xuan decided to target Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal's fragment of power. Even though he looked like a dog now, that wasn't his fault; this state was due to offending the Ancient Demon Ancestor. How terrifying such an existence could be, Lin Xuan knew well. During the Twelve States of Heavenly Clouds, he had faced the Soul of Ice Spirit Ancestor. Their realms were equal, and he understood his situation clearly—challenging a higher realm posed no pressure. However, that battle left him speechless with its overwhelming power, completely erasing his arrogance.

The world was full of talents; one shouldn't think too highly of oneself. At the time, he had used all his abilities and wielded various formidable treasures. But Ice Spirit Ancestor, due to being a fragment, arrived empty-handed. In other words, when facing him, she relied on her divine powers and bare hands, dealing Lin Xuan a series of blows with no effect. Even the Soul Devouring Sword lost its might. If not for the mysterious Five Dragon Seal, he couldn't imagine the outcome.

Of course, Ice Spirit Ancestor was one of the top figures among the Ancient Demon Ancestors, ranking among the Nine True Demons. But Lin Xuan faced only a fragment of her; Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal faced the true Ancestor with full power and treasures. If roles were reversed, it would be extremely difficult for him to escape unscathed now.

Still, his current strength was weak. If he also advanced to the peak of the Fragmented Soul Realm, that would be a different story. But regardless, Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal was indeed formidable. If he could subdue him and make him an ally, it would be like an old horse knowing the way for this native demon; his journey through the demon world would be much smoother.

Lin Xuan's plans were well thought out. He intended to maximize his gains by trying to subdue Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal as a helper for his demon realm expedition.

Heaven Ghost Senior Immortal's demeanor changed from arrogance and domineering to humility, bowing his head. This was the way of life; he couldn't help it: "Friend, what do you want to talk about? Just say it. But before that, can I… can I first remove these flying swords?"

As he spoke, he swallowed a mouthful of saliva, though it wasn't exactly swallowing; his body had long since disappeared.

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