121: I am the demon.

At this moment, Luo Ximei's demeanor underwent an earth-shattering change.

Amidst her original enchanting allure, there was now an added majesty of ruling the world.

"It seems, as expected, that it was because of me that you were born."

"Born? Revered Master, your choice of words is truly not gentle."

She extended the tip of her tongue and licked her lips, "I merely made her understand what the most correct choice was."

"Why should what belongs to me be given to others?"

"Only by following the deepest desires of one's heart can one achieve true strength and happiness."

"This is only natural, isn't it?"

She slowly walked up the steps by the pool, and with a casual wave, a dark red palace dress, even more ornate and complex than before, draped itself over her.

She did not turn back, but her voice clearly reached Su Lin's ears.

"What are you standing there for? Come out."

"Or do you want this Supreme to personally fish you out of the water?"

Su Lin rose from the warm pool water, spiritual liquid sliding down his body.

Just as he was about to use his spiritual power to evaporate the water, an overbearing Devilish Qi, far beyond his ability to resist, descended.

The Devilish Qi transformed into an invisible barrier, completely sealing off the space around him.

"Revered Master, who permitted you to use spiritual power?"

"Your body should be handed over to me."

Subsequently, the barrier around Su Lin rapidly heated up, precisely controlling the temperature within a comfortable range.

Before long, Su Lin's body was dried.

With a casual wave, a long robe, dark red with intricate black and gold patterns, appeared out of thin air and hovered before Su Lin.

This long robe pulsed with a rich Devilish Qi, clearly a high-grade demonic artifact.

"Put it on."

"This was personally forged for you by this Supreme. From now on, you can only wear what I give you."

Su Lin looked at the ominous long robe, his brow slightly furrowed: "Ximei, wake up, you are being controlled by a Heart Demon."

"Controlled?"

Luo Ximei let out a light, cheerful laugh at his words. She slowly descended the steps, her bare feet treading on the cool crystal floor, walking step by step to stand before Su Lin.

"My dear Revered Master, do you still not understand?"

She extended a slender finger and poked Su Lin's chest, "I am not controlled; I have merely completely understood."

She suddenly grabbed Su Lin's wrist, and the power of the Great Perfection of Integration Stage instantly erupted.

Su Lin let out a muffled groan as the overbearing Devilish Qi forcefully surged into his Meridians. The feeling was the painful sensation of his spiritual power being forcibly corrupted.

"See how fragile you are now."

Luo Ximei's face was very close, her warm breath caressing Su Lin's ear.

"You don't even have the strength to resist me; what right do you have to lecture me?"

"You used to be the lofty Grand Ascension Supreme, but now, you are merely mine."

She watched with satisfaction as pain flickered across Su Lin's face, then released her grip.

"Put it on." Her tone brooked no argument.

Su Lin took a deep breath. At this moment, Luo Ximei's Divine Soul had completely merged with her Heart Demon.

He suppressed the surging Qi and blood, picked up the long robe, and put it on.

As the long robe settled on him, a chilling aura instantly seeped into his skin.

The black and gold patterns glowed faintly, transforming into soft restraints that conformed to his body.

"It fits perfectly."

Luo Ximei nodded in satisfaction, reaching out to smooth the wrinkles on his collar, her fingers then sliding down to his chin, lifting his face.

"That's a good boy. From now on, you'll stay here in the Myriad Demon Palace, belonging only to me. As for those outside, I will deal with them myself."

She took Su Lin's hand, and the black and gold patterns on the demonic robe seemed to be alive, gently binding Su Lin's hand according to her will, preventing him from breaking free.

She pulled him towards the luxurious giant bed.

"Come, Revered Master, we still have important matters to attend to."

Pulled by her, Su Lin sat involuntarily on the edge of the bed.

The soft bed sank slightly.

"Do you truly believe this is strength?

Imposing your will on others, turning your Revered Master into your possession, this is not Dao, it is Demonic Path."

"Demonic Path? Revered Master, you are right, I am a demon."

Luo Ximei sat beside him, one arm naturally draped over his shoulder.

"You used to teach us to follow our hearts and break free from all restraints.

I am merely following my heart now.

My heart tells me that I want you, only you.

So, I will keep you by my side.

Isn't this the principle you taught me?"

Su Lin shook his head. He seemed to have heard these words before; Ye You had also said them to him.

It must be that his teaching had gone wrong, leading to his disciple turning out this way, one by one.

"Revered Master, don't look at me with that expression."

"I know what you're thinking; you want me to turn back.

But why should I turn back?

The scenery ahead is far more wonderful than you can imagine."

She stood up, walked in front of Su Lin, bent down slightly, placing her hands on either side of his body, enveloping him in her shadow.

"Look, I can now decide the life and death of millions with a single thought.

The entire Demonic Path prostrates at my feet. Don't you think this feeling is wonderful?"

"Revered Master, you are too stubborn."

Luo Ximei's eyes became somewhat pitying.

"You used to always cling to your so-called Righteous Path Law, and what was the result? You lost all your cultivation and had to start over.

If it weren't for us disciple protecting you, you might have already been ground to dust by those so-called 'Righteous Path' sects."

"Come join the Demonic Path with me, Revered Master."

Her voice was full of temptation, "Look at the benefits of falling into the Demonic Path."

"First, absolute power."

"You see, I am already at the Great Perfection of Integration Stage.

One day, when I enter the Mahayana Stage, who in this world would dare to say no to you then?

I will find everyone who has ever bullied or offended you and make them kneel before you, begging for your forgiveness.

No, they won't even have the right to beg for forgiveness; I will make their Divine Souls perish in endless torment."

"And there's a second point: after the baptism of Devilish Qi, your Divine Soul will become incredibly resilient, and your body will be reshaped day and night by the purest Devilish Qi."

"You will never be easily injured again, nor will you be bound by that damned 'Lifespan'."

"We can devour the life force of others to nourish ourselves; we can plunder the spiritual essence of heaven and earth to enhance our cultivation!"

"And most importantly, the third point,"

Her voice dropped extremely low, filled with ultimate seduction, "is endless pleasure."

"Let me teach you what true happiness is."

"The joy of breaking free from all restraints and releasing all desires."

Su Lin closed his eyes. He could feel his Primordial Spirit being assimilated, even emitting wisps of black Qi.