Yuan’s Ascension

Wu Yuan sighed inwardly. It was indeed so. For those who became servants, everything revolved around their master. Lacking that willpower and desire, they naturally wouldn’t achieve much.

"Master need not worry too much. Once we control them, we will nurture them with our full effort, granting them many powerful teachings and even some precious resources. This will greatly boost their cultivation, and their overall achievements wouldn’t be too poor," Big Devil said. "I hope Master will consider it carefully."

"Rest assured, I was just feeling somewhat emotional," Wu Yuan smiled. "Let's go."

Wu Yuan never claimed to be a good person. [1] The path ahead was unpredictable, with the Ancestral Pagoda looming overhead like a massive shadow, ready to swallow everything at any moment.

So, on this arduous path to immortality, Wu Yuan was determined to use every means at his disposal to strengthen himself.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Big Devil and Wu Yuan appeared simultaneously on that enormous altar, the Devil Subduing Tome suspended above it.

"Master, please look," Big Devil waved his hand.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! In an instant, shadowy projections began to materialize in the surrounding dark void. Within these projections, a group of Archimmortals and Archdeities waited anxiously.

Archimmortal Xiang Fei, Astral Lord Gu Shou, Astral Lord Red Devil, Astral Lord Xue Yao… One familiar silhouette after another, forty-six in total. They all waited with trepidation.

"Very well," Wu Yuan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping across the void as he murmured to himself. You may blame me, but my choice will not change.

A faint hum resonated as Wu Yuan's Soul Will merged with the Devil Subduing Tome. Through the Black Devil Blood Hollow and the altar, he could harness a sliver of the tome's power. To the Archimmortals and Archdeities, this power was absolutely terrifying.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The black and red Devil Subduing Tome unleashed an incredibly fearsome power, simultaneously assaulting all forty-six Archimmortals/Archdeities.

…

Within a special space in the Black Devil Blood Hollow.

I've completed several trials, seven in total, and obtained twelve Black Devil Tokens. Astral Lord Gu Shou’s mana body, standing vigilantly in this space, surveyed his surroundings. Is this the location of the eighth trial?

Where's Ming Jian? Why can't I see him? He was somewhat puzzled.

In that instant, a terrifying wave of soul power silently invaded his upper dantian.

Not good! A flash of terror crossed Astral Lord Gu Shou's eyes as he sensed the danger. He immediately attempted to self-destruct, sacrificing this mana body.

Boom! However, this terrifying force had already invaded Astral Lord Gu Shou's true self through the karmic connection between his mana body and true self.

Hum~ In the blink of an eye, Astral Lord Gu Shou was fully controlled. His eyes filled with reverence as he murmured, "My master, Ming Jian."

…

Almost simultaneously, similar scenes unfolded one by one in dozens of special spaces in the Black Devil Blood Hollow.

These Archimmortals and Archdeities might have formidable strength or exceptional talent, but faced with the Devil Subduing Tome, a high-grade Dao Instrument, none of them could resist. They were all instantly controlled.

Except for one.

No! I won't allow it. Archimmortal Xiang Fei gritted her teeth, struggling frantically. She knelt on the ground, her eyes turning bloodshot, large beads of sweat dripping onto the floor.

She was still fighting back.

I absolutely refuse to be controlled. I, Xiang Fei, would rather die. The Devil Lord's inheritance... It's a trap! It's a trap! A hint of madness flashed in Archimmortal Xiang Fei's eyes.

Boom! Her body instantly exploded, completely annihilated.

Faced with the soul invasion attack, she chose to self-destruct without hesitation.

…

Above the Devil Subduing Tome.

“How formidable, this Archimmortal Xiang Fei has a truly powerful will," Wu Yuan exclaimed in shock.

One Archimmortal and Archdeity after another fell under his control. Even the three quasi-Astral Monarch powerhouses, and Astral Lord Xue Yao and Astral Lord Gu Shou failed to put up any resistance.

But Archimmortal Xiang Fei had managed to resist this soul invasion attack long enough to self-destruct her mana body.

"An Astral Monarch-level will," Big Devil sighed from the side. "A sixth-stage Archimmortal with such a powerful Dao Heart and will, no wonder she shone so brightly in the trials.

Master, this is why I didn't pick Astral Monarch candidates," Big Devil said. "The Dao Hearts and wills of Astral Monarchs are far too powerful. This Archimmortal Xiang Fei was only able to resist, but a true Astral Monarch could break free instantly.

Back then, the Sovereign could extinguish an Astral Monarch’s soul without much difficulty, but directly controlling one would require his full effort."

"Indeed." Wu Yuan nodded.

The stronger one's Dao Heart and will, the harder it was to control their soul. Moreover, the pride of the strong made them unwilling to surrender.

Wu Yuan himself would rather choose death than be soul-controlled!

"Master, Archimmortal Xiang Fei's true self is in the Devil Realm. I had already locked onto her true self's location earlier. Shall we capture and transport her here?" Big Devil said. "If we unleash the full power of the Devil Subduing Tome, expending more of its essence and repeatedly invading her true self, there would be a 50% chance of successfully controlling her.

Her Dao Heart and will are impressive, but she's still not a true Astral Monarch, her soul isn't strong enough.

But her potential is truly extraordinary," Big Devil said solemnly. "Such a talent has never before emerged in the Devil Realm."

"No need." Wu Yuan shook his head and said, "If we fail to control her, given her personality, she would likely choose to self-destruct. The risk is too high."

Big Devil was taken aback.

"I'll go meet her myself," Wu Yuan smiled.

Whoosh! Wu Yuan vanished from the air above the Devil Subduing Tome.

…

The Devil Realm was composed of fifty-five thousand worlds and countless interconnected realms. Naturally, innumerable legends and stories were spread throughout the realm.

The Xiang Fei World was originally an unremarkable realm in the Devil Realm, ruled by Archimmortal Xiang Fei. But in recent centuries, Archimmortal Xiang Fei's reputation had skyrocketed throughout the Devil Realm.

Countless powerhouses spread rumors that Archimmortal Xiang Fei might become the Devil Lord's successor, naturally attracting the attention of numerous Archimmortals and Archdeities.

In the eastern part of the Xiang Fei World, above a vast lake, floated a magnificent temple. This was Archimmortal Xiang Fei's residence.

Archimmortal Xiang Fei’s true self was currently residing inside the temple.

How could it be soul control? Wasn't it supposed to be the eighth trial? This shouldn't be happening! She staggered back.

Even with a strong Dao Heart and will, anyone would be utterly rattled when faced with such a situation.

Could it be that the entire Devil Lord inheritance trial is just a conspiracy? Archimmortal Xiang Fei tried to calm herself down.

She didn't attempt to flee. Capturing her would be effortless. After all, she couldn't escape the Devil Realm.

Whoosh! Space distorted slightly, and a figure clad in black battle armor appeared out of thin air, exuding a powerful and majestic aura.

Hmm? Archimmortal Xiang Fei abruptly stood up, her eyes widening as she gazed at the figure in the air. “You are... Ming Jian? How did you get in here?"

With the numerous arrays she had laid down, even a quasi-Astral Monarch shouldn’t have been able to break in right away.

"I can reach any place within the Devil Realm with a single thought," Wu Yuan said calmly. "Also, you should address me as Devil Lord."

Devil Lord? Archimmortal Xiang Fei's pupils contracted slightly as realization dawned on her. "You've already received the Devil Lord's inheritance? And that soul invasion attack earlier was from you?"

"Very clever," Wu Yuan nodded. "In fact, I received the inheritance hundreds of years ago."

Wu Yuan wasn't afraid of Archimmortal Xiang Fei leaking the information. These Devil Realm powerhouses couldn't leave the Black Devil Blood Hollow without his permission.

"Hundreds of years?" Archimmortal Xiang Fei was stunned. She now understood that everything was a conspiracy.

All her previous efforts and struggles seemed like a joke.

"Ming Jian, what do you want?" Archimmortal Xiang Fei gritted her teeth.

"Submit to me," Wu Yuan looked down at Archimmortal Xiang Fei.

"Dream on!" Archimmortal Xiang Fei roared. "Even if I die, I will never submit to you. I refuse to be soul-controlled."

"I won't control you. On the contrary, I'll give you the best cultivation conditions," Wu Yuan smiled. "I'll do my best to help you become an Astral Monarch, and even a great Sovereign.

The previous Devil Lord was Sovereign at his peak."

"Astral Monarch? Sovereign?" Archimmortal Xiang Fei's pupils contracted. She wasn't foolish, quickly retorting, "Aren't you afraid that my strength might surpass yours in the future?"

"I'm not afraid. If you have the ability, you can naturally challenge me. If you win, I'll submit to you instead," Wu Yuan smiled. "Unfortunately, you definitely won't be able to do it.

I can also promise that if you become a Sovereign in the future, I'll set you free," Wu Yuan smiled. "But I believe that by then, you'll still be willing to be my follower.

I have only one requirement: before your strength surpasses mine, you must be absolutely loyal to me," Wu Yuan looked down at Archimmortal Xiang Fei.

"What if I refuse?"

"You have no choice," Wu Yuan shook his head. "Either agree and remain yourself, merely becoming my follower... or refuse, and I'll attempt to control your soul again. If that fails, you're worthless to me, and you'll die."

The threat hung naked in the air.

Now, Wu Yuan possessed the power to threaten an Archimmortal like Xiang Fei.

1. ngl, I thought the author was just saying this for fun, until this chapter ☜

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