"So that's how it is...", Han Xuanji pondered inwardly.
This Chaos Demon God abandoned his Physical Body and merged his Origin Divine Soul into Su Ming's body, so there was no difference compared to Reincarnation.
The reason Su Ming has not fully achieved Awakening yet is that the Chaos Demon God's power was too strong, leading to side effects; only by increasing the strength of his Physical Body could he bear this power.
If he fully achieves Awakening, Su Ming would essentially become a juvenile Chaos Demon God, and his Foundation would surpass countless living beings.
Retrieving his thoughts, Han Xuanji immersed his mind in the simulation.
[You received guidance from your Senior Brother, entered secluded cultivation, and your Physique and Cultivation Technique subtly resonated, causing your cultivation speed to soar. Your Physical Body transformed, triggering a phenomenon. You successfully Breakthrough to the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm. You discovered that your Physical Body was far stronger than that of Lin Potian, the Body Cultivator. Even Little Red was shocked by your talent. You were somewhat worried about your changes, but your Senior Brother told you not to worry, and you continued to Cultivate.]
[You quickly Cultivated the "Nine Revolutions Profound Art" to Major Achievement. You were unrivaled among those in the same Realm. The outside world proclaimed that the Lingxu Heavenly Palace had produced an unparalleled expert. At the Sect's earnest request, you established a new lineage and became the Sect Master of the Peak, though you frequently visited the Myriad Phenomena Garden to listen to your Senior Brother's guidance.]
"Oh?"
Han Xuanji was initially surprised, but upon second thought, it made sense.
Su Ming still held some affection for the Sect, and as long as the Sect's demands weren't excessive, he could certainly lend a hand.
[A hundred years later, while traveling, you accidentally absorbed a large amount of accumulated Evil Qi and battlefield killing intent within an ancient battlefield ruin, causing an unknown mutation. The strength of your Physical Body surged again, but your Heart-Nature was also affected, making you more decisive and ruthless.]
[You gradually noticed the changes in your body. Strange voices constantly echoed deep within your Soul, trapping your mind. At this time, someone came knocking. He called himself the Nether Lord, revealed your true identity, claimed that everything you possessed was bestowed by him, and considered himself your father. You were greatly shocked and uneasy, as you didn't know what the Nether Lord's intentions truly were. He didn't harm you, but left you to ponder, then passed down a powerful Cultivation Technique and gifted you a supreme treasure.]
"The Nether Lord?"
Han Xuanji had never heard this name before, and he couldn't deduce the other party's identity out of thin air, so he could only wait patiently.
[That year, Lu Fan returned to the Myriad Phenomena Garden and asked you for help. After considering it, you agreed and traveled to the Myriad Manifestations Divine Dynasty.]
[During your campaigns, you inadvertently refined a large amount of Evil Qi again. Your cultivation advanced rapidly through this almost predatory form of Cultivation. Ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortals were no match for you, and your strength was even enough to rival a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. Many Prodigies challenged you, but none could withstand a single move. You were hailed as the foremost Prodigy after Yun Wuji.]
[However, the cost of the power surge became increasingly apparent. The whispers deep within your heart grew clearer; they craved slaughter and destruction. After every battle, looking at the devastation and the dissipated lives, although a sliver of clarity in your heart felt discomfort, it was overwhelmingly replaced by a pathological pleasure derived from destruction and a satisfying sense of power.]
[One day, after Lu Fan finished handling the Divine Dynasty's affairs, he sought you out worriedly: "Senior Brother Su, the Qi surrounding you... seems a bit off. Have you encountered any difficulties in your Cultivation?"]
[You forcibly suppressed the surging violence in your heart and pulled out a smile to reassure him: "It's nothing. Just a minor anomaly brought on by a Cultivation Technique Breakthrough. I will adapt soon."]
[After Lu Fan left, you pondered repeatedly, concluding that the influence stemmed from the Cultivation Technique and supreme treasure left by the Nether Lord. You decided not to touch this power again.]
[You tried to suppress this desire, but found it harder than ever. The demonic seed was rooted deep within your Dao Foundation, inextricably linked to your cultivation. Forcing its suppression would not only halt your cultivation but also risked a backlash.]
[That day, Lu Fan asked you to return to the Myriad Phenomena Garden, and you agreed.]
[Returning to the Myriad Phenomena Garden and seeing that figure who remained aloof from the world, your constantly tense mind finally relaxed a little. It was as if any storm could be quelled as long as your Senior Brother was present.]
[That night, you sought out your Senior Brother and laid out everything about yourself. Your Senior Brother listened quietly, showing little surprise. Under his guidance, you gradually learned how to control this power.]
[A thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. Guided by your Senior Brother, you gradually mastered this power, even if only a small amount. Your cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, and you successfully stepped into the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm.]
[That day, the Immortal Realm experienced sudden turmoil. Demon Race activity became increasingly frequent, and conflicts escalated. The border of the Lingxu Immortal Domain was in danger. Multiple territories were raided by Demon Race elites, resulting in heavy casualties. The Nine Border Cities were on the verge of collapse. As the pillar of the Lingxu Immortal Domain, the Lingxu Heavenly Palace naturally could not stand idly by. Conscription orders were sent to all peaks, and as the Peak Master of the newly established lineage, you had an inescapable duty.]
[You led your lineage's Disciples to reinforce the border. Witnessing the devastation left by the Demon Race firsthand, a strong aura of slaughter permeated the Void Realm. The long-silent whisper echoed again deep within your Soul, but it did not affect you.]
[Lu Fan had already achieved the revered position of Human Emperor. With his assistance, you commanded with certainty, relying on your formidable strength and iron-fisted methods. Together, you repelled the Demon Race attack and stabilized the defense line. Your reputation soared, and you became an object of worship for countless people.]
[That day, the Demon Race dispatched five Daluo Experts to set up an ambush. You fought one against five, no longer suppressing your true power, and fiercely slew three Daluo Experts, shocking the entire Immortal Realm.]
"That amazing?"
Han Xuanji nodded inwardly.
As expected of a Chaos Demon God, he was practically invincible within the same Realm.
Furthermore, unlike the previous simulation involving Lu Fan, the Demon Race had placed increasing importance on the Lingxu Immortal Domain, directly mobilizing five Daluo Experts to besiege Su Ming.
Could this be due to his influence?
Han Xuanji continued reading, realizing that the situation seemed less simple.
[Although victorious in this battle, you fell into a deeper predicament. The immense power made you keenly aware of your own insignificance. The consciousness named "Su Ming" was nearly consumed by the primordial will of the Chaos Demon God.]
[After the battle, you stood alone amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood, looking at your own hands. A chill rose from the bottom of your heart. You realized that you were far from reaching the level required to truly control this power. You met the Nether Lord again; he extended an invitation, but you gave him a cold shoulder and refused again.]
[You returned to the Lingxu Heavenly Palace and went to the Myriad Phenomena Garden again to seek guidance from your Senior Brother. With his help, you successfully suppressed this power. However, this only treated the symptoms, not the root cause. Your Senior Brother told you that this was your own power, and he could do nothing about it; it depended entirely on your own will.]
[Hearing this, you also braced yourself and told your Senior Brother that you would absolutely not fall completely, but would maintain your own will.]
Seeing this, Han Xuanji was thoughtful.
To be precise, this Chaos Demon God power originally belonged to Su Ming himself. It was only hidden because his Physique was too weak to bear the power previously.
As his Realm grew higher, this suppressed power began to be unleashed.
Even Han Xuanji had no solution. If he forcibly separated this power, it would instead cause significant side effects to Su Ming.
"If the Chaos Demon God's Origin consciousness gains the upper hand, Su Ming will still be Su Ming, but his temperament will likely change drastically..."
Han Xuanji was thoughtful.