Lin Xuan's words were met with no direct response from Su Luo. Instead, Su Luo declared,
"Lin Xuan, today marks your death. Not long ago, I obtained immense power from this very pearl. I feel stronger than ever before—prepare to die!"
A sinister laugh followed.
The reply was clearly disjointed, a mismatch to the conversation.
Lin Xuan wasn’t particularly surprised. If anything, it only proved how cautious Su Luo was.
Even with no one else around, Su Luo meticulously played the role of the Heavenly Demon Sect’s disciple, leaving no room for error—at least in speech.
Perhaps only after the Heavenly Demon Sect’s destruction would Su Luo finally reveal his true self.
"If that’s how it is, then I understand. Come at me." Lin Xuan assumed a battle stance.
As usual, combat was imminent, though Lin Xuan knew it wouldn’t last long.
There was little anticipation in his heart.
Meanwhile, the Fire Fiend Great Emperor within the Soulbinding Pearl was utterly baffled.
Had he missed something?
This Su Luo claimed to have just drawn power from the pearl?
What nonsense! How could he not know about it?
And did Su Luo even need power from the Soulbinding Pearl? He was already overwhelmingly strong.
And why were they fighting so abruptly? Did they have some grudge?
And how could they carry on such a disjointed conversation?
A flood of questions made the Fire Fiend Great Emperor wonder if he’d overslept and was hallucinating.
But he dismissed that thought. After some consideration, he realized—
None of it mattered. What mattered was that another potential host for possession had appeared.
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor’s gaze burned with desire as he stared at Lin Xuan.
Though Lin Xuan was inferior to Su Luo and clearly a poor match for possession, there was no other choice left.
Wait—why did this guy have another soul inside him?
Being in a soul state himself, the Fire Fiend Great Emperor could easily perceive souls.
Instantly, he realized Lin Xuan wouldn’t be an easy target either.
But if he missed this chance, would there even be another?
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor hesitated to gamble.
This was truly difficult.
Yet, he believed an opportunity still existed.
If Su Luo killed Lin Xuan, the moment Lin Xuan’s soul hovered between life and death would be the perfect time for possession.
Without prior erosion of the body through power, forcibly seizing it would come with severe consequences.
But there was no choice now.
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor didn’t dare look away, his focus locked onto the impending clash between Su Luo and Lin Xuan.
The battle would be decided in an instant.
Su Luo would undoubtedly win—he was far too powerful.
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor steadied himself, gathering strength in his soul form, ready to lunge at the perfect moment.
But then—
Su Luo merely exchanged a single punch with Lin Xuan before being sent flying, crashing to the ground, motionless.
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor, mid-charge, froze in shock.
This wasn’t right. Su Luo hadn’t been this weak earlier.
Was Su Luo all bark and no bite?
Su Luo, of course, had no need for theatrics. With no audience around, a single decisive strike sufficed.
With a suction force, Su Luo drew the Soulbinding Pearl toward him and hurled it at Lin Xuan.
"You’re the one, Fire Fiend Great Emperor! Use Flame Jet!"
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor materialized from the pearl in a daze, his soul flickering unsteadily.
"No—I can’t be out here!"
He lunged back toward the pearl, only to be repelled.
"Quick, let me back in!"
Panic set in—lingering outside too long would lead to his dissipation.
In the original course of events, he had emerged to fight Lin Xuan only after Su Luo had prolonged the battle, exhausting his power while Su Luo exploited it, accelerating the erosion.
By the time Su Luo was defeated, the erosion was nearly complete.
To preserve Su Luo’s body, he had no choice but to leave the pearl.
His plan had been flawless—kill Lin Xuan, seize his body, and revel in his triumph.
But then Lin Xuan had turned the tables and slain him instead.
Now, exposed to the world, the Fire Fiend Great Emperor’s soul burned like embers. If this continued, he would vanish forever.
He wanted to stand firm, but he didn’t want to die. Desperate, he turned pleading eyes to Su Luo.
But Su Luo had no intention of helping.
"Your only choice is to defeat him."
Su Luo laid out the path clearly.
Right—kill Lin Xuan, then forcibly possess his body.
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor felt humiliated, but time was running out.
He launched his assault on Lin Xuan.
Su Luo lay back, watching indifferently. The rest was no longer his concern.
Facing the Fire Fiend Great Emperor’s onslaught, Lin Xuan didn’t dare underestimate him. His instincts screamed danger.
"Elder Yan, what is this?"
"Likely an ancient remnant soul. Don’t hold back—he’s formidable."
Time ticked by.
The battle grew fiercer.
But the Fire Fiend Great Emperor only grew more desperate.
No matter how hard he struck, Lin Xuan refused to stay down, rising again and again with renewed vigor.
With another soul aiding him from within, Lin Xuan was even harder to finish off.
Lin Xuan, too, was suffering. This foe was stronger than any he’d faced before.
But he couldn’t afford to lose here.
He unleashed another surge of power.
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor roared, "Enough!"
"Not yet! I’ll be the one to end you!"
They clashed once more.
As more time passed, the Fire Fiend Great Emperor suddenly halted.
It was too late. Even if he killed Lin Xuan now, there wasn’t enough time left for possession.
A wave of sorrow washed over him. After clinging to life for so long, this was his end.
How laughable.
His soul blazed—time was up. But he refused to go quietly.
"You damned fools! If I’m burning out, you’re coming with me!"
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor gathered every last shred of his power for one final strike.
Lin Xuan showed no fear. "Let’s see whose flames reign supreme."
His eyes burned with resolve as flames erupted around him.
"Nine Thousand Flaming Strikes!"
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor laughed. Even in death, someone dared challenge him in fire? How laughable. He staked his pride on this.
"Abyssal Blackflame Annihilation!"
He aimed not just at Lin Xuan, but Su Luo as well.
He’d held back before, clinging to hope. But now that it was gone, why spare Su Luo?
He willingly burned his own soul for greater power.
Su Luo glanced at the flames rushing toward him—only for them to flicker and die on their own.
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor couldn’t believe it. How could flames possess will and extinguish themselves?
But his distraction cost him. Lin Xuan’s attack was already upon him.
BOOM!
Two overwhelming forces collided. Though both were flames, they clashed like fire and water.
"Remember this, boy! I am the Fire Fiend Great Emperor! None surpass me in the art of flame!"
"Hmph. If even I can kill you, you’re unworthy of the title."
The Fire Fiend Great Emperor seethed. If only he’d been at his peak...
But there was no time for last words. His soul scattered into nothingness.
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
is also known as: "Sword Flying Under the Desk: My School Life" "Balancing Cultivation and STEM Homework" "The System That Taught Me to Take College Entrance Exams While Surviving Heavenly Tribulations" Good news: I got reincarnated. Even better news: I got reincarnated with a system. So, should I chase wealth? Or pursue immortality? Maybe become a superhero for the motherland? But with regrets weighing on this second life, I’d rather fix what I missed before. System: "Host, the cultivation world is full of dangers. You must form your Golden Core immediately!" Lin Mo glanced at the truck he’d just stopped with one hand. "At my level, it’s not like I’ll piss off ‘Little Boy’ or ‘Fat Man,’ right? Whatever—I still have two math problems left. Go play by yourself." System: "How can you still focus on homework at a time like this?! Host! Don’t throw your life away!" Lin Mo stayed silent, burying himself deeper into his workbook.
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
