122: The Ruins of Ten Thousand Calamities

However, the wisp of black Qi attempting to invade his Primordial Spirit dissipated on its own when it touched the golden radiance of his Divine Soul's Origin.

This was the imprint left from his time in the Mahayana Stage.

Luo Ximei quickly noticed this anomaly.

She could feel that while her Devilish Qi could restrict Su Lin's body and suppress his spiritual power, it couldn't truly penetrate the core of his Divine Soul.

"Revered Master, your stubbornness truly exceeds my imagination."

She rose from Su Lin, pacing barefoot on the crystal floor, the hem of her dark red palace dress tracing elegant lines.

There was no anger on her face, but rather the excitement of meeting a worthy opponent.

"Do you think this is enough to resist me? Your Dao Heart is indeed firm, but it's like a stubborn rock."

"And this Esteemed One has all the time in the world, and all the water."

"Water dripping on stone can wear it away. One day, this Esteemed One will thoroughly grind this rock of yours into the shape this Esteemed One desires."

Su Lin opened his eyes, his voice calm.

"Before you achieve that, this Revered Master will pull you out of this Heart Demon's mire first."

"Pull this Esteemed One out?"

Luo Ximei stopped, turned to look at him, and her laughter was clear and melodious, "Revered Master, you still don't understand."

"This Esteemed One is not in the mire; this Esteemed One *is* the mire itself."

"What you need to do now is not pull me out, but to sink with me."

She walked in front of Su Lin, looking down at him.

"However, this Esteemed One admits that relying solely on this Esteemed One's power to completely reshape Revered Master's perfect Dao Heart would indeed take a very, very long time."

"This Esteemed One... can't wait any longer."

Her tone shifted, and an expectant expression appeared on her face. "So, this Esteemed One has prepared a grand gift for you."

"A gift that will allow you... to achieve it in one step."

"What gift?"

"Has Revered Master ever heard of the Myriad Tribulation Ruins?" Luo Ximei asked.

Su Lin searched the vast memories in his mind; the name felt familiar.

It was a forbidden land from the ancient Divine Demon era, said to be a desolate place formed by the body and undying resentment of an ancient demon god after perishing in ten thousand tribulations. It existed in the cracks of space, and ordinary Cultivators couldn't even determine its location.

"It seems Revered Master knows of it."

Luo Ximei continued with satisfaction, "Deepest within the Myriad Tribulation Ruins, there is something hidden—the heart of the primordial demon."

"That is the core Origin of that ancient demon god's power."

"This Esteemed One will fuse with it, and then bestow this power, comparable to an ancient demon's, upon you. By then, your Dao Heart will be completely reshaped, and we will be together forever."

Su Lin's mind trembled violently.

The heart of the primordial demon was not something mortal Cultivators should touch.

In the depths of his memory, there were only a few brief mentions of this item, but they all pointed to the same outcome—devourment.

It was not a simple Legacy of power, but a trap left by the ancient demon god for its resurrection. It would seek the most suitable host, then completely erase their will, taking Possession.

Luo Ximei's current state made her the perfect prey for the heart of the primordial demon.

"You're insane." Su Lin's voice carried a chill.

"That thing will turn you into a complete monster; not even your own consciousness will remain."

"Monster?" Luo Ximei's smile grew even sweeter. She reached out a finger and gently touched Su Lin's lips, stopping his next words, "Revered Master, in your eyes now, am I not already a monster?"

She leaned down, her eyes fixed on Su Lin, "As long as I can have you, as long as I can be with you forever, what does it matter what I become? Besides, Revered Master, your perspective is still stuck in the past."

Her voice carried absolute confidence.

"Before this Esteemed One, even an ancient demon god would only be devoured. What can a mere dead heart do to me?"

Her confidence stemmed from her absolute power at the Great Perfection of Body Integration Stage, and also from the boundless arrogance brought by the Heart Demon.

"This Esteemed One has already found the key to unlock the Myriad Tribulation Ruins and made thorough preparations."

"You don't need to do anything; just follow behind this Esteemed One and witness with your own eyes how this Esteemed One obtains the supreme power of this world for you."

Su Lin looked at her; she was lost in a dreamy vision of the future, that heartfelt joy suddenly jolting him awake.

This Heart Demon was not an external enemy.

It wasn't some evil spirit possessing her; it was a part of Luo Ximei.

"Fusion."

Su Lin made an incredibly bold decision in his heart.

Since this Heart Demon originated from her, then let them completely become one.

If he was to fuse with the Heart Demon, then the Myriad Tribulation Ruins might be the best place.

"Good."

Su Lin calmly uttered a single word.

"I'll go with you."

He continued, "You're right, my adherence to the old Dao only led to a century of decline.

Since your Dao can bring absolute power, then this Revered Master will witness it firsthand.

If the heart of the primordial demon is truly as powerful as you say, what harm is there in sinking with you?"

These words struck a chord in Luo Ximei's heart.

Su Lin's realization gave her an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

"Revered Master, you've finally come to your senses!"

The sternness on her face instantly melted, turning into pure ecstasy.

She lunged into Su Lin's arms, hugging him tightly, with such force that the Restriction on his demonic robe made a faint sound.

"I knew it! I knew Revered Master doted on me the most!

You wouldn't truly have the heart to reject me!"

Su Lin didn't move, just let her hug him. He could clearly feel that as he spoke those words, her Heart Demon's state seemed to relax considerably.

"Revered Master, you wait, this Esteemed One will go prepare right away!

The Myriad Tribulation Ruins are extremely dangerous; I must protect you well!"

Luo Ximei released Su Lin, her joy making her entire being glow.

She turned and walked towards a wall deep within the palace. With a light touch of her fingertip, the solid crystal wall opened into a dark red glowing door.

"You wait for me in the bedchamber; don't go anywhere, understand?"

The glowing door closed, and the bedchamber returned to silence.

Su Lin sat on the edge of the bed, unmoving.

He raised his hand, examining the magnificent demonic robe he was wearing.

The black and gold patterns felt cold to the touch; they were not inanimate objects but living Restrictions, slowly drawing in the surrounding Devilish Qi, maintaining the suppression of Su Lin's internal spiritual power.

He tried to mobilize a wisp of Divine Soul power to touch those patterns. They immediately lit up, and a chilling energy spread throughout his body from the point of contact, causing the circulation speed of the spiritual power in his Meridians to decrease further.

Su Lin withdrew his Divine Soul, but his mind was perfectly clear.

His adventurous probe just now was not entirely useless; he had confirmed one thing.

Luo Ximei's Heart Demon and her own Divine Soul were already completely intertwined, permeating each other, no longer distinguishable.

It wasn't a simple Possession or attachment, but more like a symbiosis.