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"Freedom?" The Demon Lotus Emperor smiled bitterly, shaking his head as he continued, "There is no such thing as freedom. You must understand, once Donghua has set its sights on us again, our fate may be inescapable."
"Impossible! Since you have come to find me, how can you say there is no way out?" Wei Chen retorted angrily.
The Demon Lotus Emperor chuckled, "So, according to your current thoughts, you believe me now?"
"With something so dangerous, it's better to believe it exists than not."
"Alright, you are not wrong. I can only give you one warning: leave Donghua's sight as soon as possible. Once Donghua takes you back to Hua Xia World, you must stay out of its view. By then, I will also emerge. It won't take long for me to cultivate back to my peak state from years ago. Even without the Demon Lotus Heart, I am no longer the Demon Lotus Emperor, but my strength will not be lacking. If we work together then, perhaps we still have a chance."
"The current you is the true Demon Lotus Emperor. With the Demon Lotus Heart, as long as you are not slain by Donghua, no one else—even if the Jade Emperor himself appears—can truly kill you. Those who have transcended the Three Realms and are outside the Five Elements in Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm are just you and Donghua."
Upon hearing this, the Demon Lotus Emperor fell silent, while Wei Chen sank into deep thought. There was too much to digest; he needed time to process it all.
After a long while, Wei Chen asked, "What does it mean to transcend the Three Realms and be outside the Five Elements? I've heard that phrase from Donghua as well."
The Demon Lotus Emperor's face lit up with joy; Wei Chen referred to Donghua and not Donghua Master. The subtle difference held profound meaning.
"This child isn't completely foolish; perhaps there is still hope," the Demon Lotus Emperor thought to himself.
"Transcending the Three Realms and being outside the Five Elements means breaking free from the cycle of life and death. Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm are essentially one world. Those who transcend the Three Realms and are outside the Five Elements have surpassed the life and death cycle of both Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm. There are even rumors that those who transcend refer specifically to individuals from the Upper Realm of Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm."
Hearing this, Wei Chen suddenly found himself believing the Demon Lotus Emperor's words. The handsome man before him spoke sincerely without any pretense; his questions were genuine and earnest. However, that was not why Wei Chen believed him. The reason for his sudden belief lay in the idea that Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm were indeed one world.
According to Wei Chen's understanding, they must be one world. However, when Donghua interacted with Wei Chen, it deliberately made Nine Immortal Realm seem like the Upper Realm of Hua Xia World. Wei Chen did not know what purpose Donghua had in doing this, but he was very clear that Donghua was hiding something while the Demon Lotus Emperor was straightforward.
"Fellow," said the Demon Lotus Emperor, "you are currently weak and unable to protect the Demon Lotus Heart; thus, you are safe for now. But once you grow strong enough, Donghua will act against you. However, when you reach the peak of Demon Lotus that I achieved in my past life, Donghua will have no more opportunities. He had a chance against me only because he struck from the shadows; if you are on guard, he cannot do so. Moreover, with your Formation Assignment, your future will surpass mine from my previous life."
The Demon Lotus Emperor looked at Wei Chen expectantly and added, "Work hard; don't think about Donghua for now. In due time, everything will become clear. You can't hide fire with paper forever; eventually, Donghua will reveal his Fox Tail."
“Fox Tail, I don’t have it, but Donghua does.”
“As for Donghua’s origins, I’m not sure, but I can tell you about my identity. On the surface, I am the Black Lotus under the Western Buddha, and that is indeed true. However, my origins are somewhat hazy; it seems to come from a place called the Ancient World. The Ancient Ten Divine Artifacts that circulate in the Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm originated from that world in my memory. My feeling is that those ten weapons were not the strongest in the Ancient World; they could only be considered decent. But once they arrived in the Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm, they became the strongest weapons.”
The Demon Lotus Emperor looked at Wei Chen, who was hiding the Reprint, and smiled, “Don’t worry, your Reprint is genuine; it should not be fake. That kind of power should only belong to the Ancient Ten Divine Artifacts.”
“How do I use it?” Wei Chen saw hope and quickly asked.
“Well… I don’t know either. You’ll have to figure it out slowly on your own,” the Demon Lotus Emperor said with a helpless smile. “I only have a little memory of that world called the Ancient World. How could I possibly know how to use the Ancient Ten Divine Artifacts? In the Nine Immortal Realm, when the Jade Emperor obtained the Xuanyuan Sword and the Western Buddha got the Nuwa Stone, they also had to explore and discover how to use them.”
“Alright,” Wei Chen nodded helplessly, accepting this disappointing reality.
“Demon Lotus Emperor, since it’s a genuine Reprint, why would Donghua give it to me? Wouldn’t it be better for him to keep it for himself?” Wei Chen asked.
“Do you think anyone can claim a divine artifact as their own? If that were possible, why wouldn’t the master of Daxing Gate keep it for himself? Donghua must have found it impossible to claim it and, out of desperation, gave it to you. But don’t get too complacent; with Donghua’s strength, even if you are cautious, he could easily take back the Reprint whenever he wants. Once he obtains your Demon Lotus Heart, he would likely be able to claim the Reprint as well.”
“By the way, there’s one more thing. As far as I know, both the Jade Emperor and Western Buddha possess ancient bloodlines; otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to control divine artifacts. Your ability to control the Reprint isn’t like Donghua’s because you are part of the Demon Lotus Inheritance and have been infused with the power of Nuwa Stone. It’s because you possess a Demon Lotus Heart that you have an Ancient Bloodline.”
“The Ancient Bloodline is incredibly powerful; anyone who possesses even a trace of it can reach a certain level of strength. Although Hua Xia World and Nine Immortal Realm are strong, compared to the Ancient World, I believe there is no comparison at all. It’s like this world’s Upper Realm; even two random individuals sent down to guard Major Forces could easily slaughter this world’s strongest beings.”
Wei Chen finally understood White Out and felt a sense of enlightenment.
His Mental Strength had greatly improved, and his brain's reaction speed had increased significantly. Without that boost in Mental Strength, understanding what the Demon Lotus Emperor was saying would have been quite challenging.
Ultimately, by helping him enhance his Mental Strength, the Demon Lotus Emperor was not only assisting Wei Chen but also helping himself.
If Wei Chen were taken down by Donghua, things would not go well for the Demon Lotus Emperor either.
At this moment, the Demon Lotus Emperor no longer possessed the Demon Lotus Heart and was no longer the fierce demon unafraid of the cycle of life and death.
Wei Chen suddenly felt a pang of guilt towards the Handsome Demon Lotus Emperor before him. After all, he had given away something precious to himself. Although it was an inevitable choice, Wei Chen still felt a bit sorry.
"Demon Lotus Emperor, why didn't you choose to cultivate yourself in this world instead of giving me that precious Demon Lotus Heart?" Wei Chen asked lightly, his tone tinged with concern.
The Demon Lotus Emperor smiled wryly. "Do you think I wanted to? If I could cultivate myself, why would I give you such a valuable thing? At that time, I rushed into this world without any way back. If I were to cultivate myself, I would need to find a body. After all, I'm a Soul Body. Due to certain special circumstances, I can't just take anyone's body for cultivation. You understand."
"Uh... I don't understand at all," Wei Chen replied, feeling confused. What did he mean by 'you understand'? He didn't get it one bit!
The Demon Lotus Emperor sighed helplessly. "Are you really clueless or just pretending? How could someone as handsome as me settle for anyone else's body? Honestly, even if you offered me your ugly body for free, I wouldn't want it. Even if I die and my soul disperses, I must maintain my handsome face."
"Alright, alright, you're really something else. I like it."
For the first time in his life, Wei Chen gave a thumbs up to the Demon Lotus Emperor, genuinely impressed—truly in awe! How could he not admire such a divine being?
"Fellow, my time is limited. I've been out for too long, and my Soul Power has been severely depleted. It's like being drained by a thousand beautiful women for several nights; you know what I mean."
"Damn it, I don't understand at all," Wei Chen cursed. How could this narcissistic Demon Lotus Emperor be so full of himself?
But time was running out, and there were still some questions that Wei Chen needed to ask quickly.
"Demon Lotus Emperor, there's one more thing I need you to explain: what’s going on with the Seven-Colored Devouring Python and the Golden Dragon Maiden?"
This was the question Wei Chen cared about most. Logically speaking, Ni Junlin and the Golden Dragon Maiden were both women of this handsome figure before him...
So where did that leave him? Where did Wei Chen stand in all of this?
He had feelings for both Ni Junlin and the Golden Dragon Maiden, but every time he thought of them as women of the Demon Lotus Emperor, Wei Chen felt a deep discomfort in his heart, much like a man realizing that his woman is involved with someone more powerful. It was a suffocating and painful sensation.
At this moment, Wei Chen was overwhelmed by such feelings, feeling utterly constrained.
Since the appearance of the Demon Lotus Emperor, he had wanted to ask this question but had never found the right opportunity. Now, at the last moment, he had to ask, and he needed an explanation. No matter what it was, Wei Chen was mentally prepared.
This so-called mental preparation meant that both Ni Junlin and the Golden Dragon Maiden were deeply in love with the true Demon Lotus Emperor, and there was no relationship between them and Wei Chen. Moreover, there was a profound reason behind it; men always hope their women are pure... you understand.
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, the Demon Lotus Emperor was taken aback, his expression turning somewhat strange.
He stared at Wei Chen for a while before asking with a hint of amusement, "Fellow, you can't be serious about your feelings, can you?"
"Sort of. When it comes to matters of the heart, I can't be sure anymore."
"That's not the style of a true man. A real hero shouldn't be bound by emotions," the Demon Lotus Emperor advised Wei Chen.
Hearing this, Wei Chen understood the meaning behind the Demon Lotus Emperor's words.
He sighed deeply and said, "You should go back to sleep. I'll take care of things."
Wei Chen appeared somewhat disheartened; both Ni Junlin and the Golden Dragon Maiden were impossible for him now. Even if they were willing, he couldn't accept it.
The Demon Lotus Emperor chuckled and said, "Actually, those women are all illusions."
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