Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 758 - 560: Demigod Gong Liancheng

Taoist Baimei didn’t continue speaking, his expression still filled with doubt, immersed in shock.Through the years, he had consumed thousands of geniuses, including those from the Human Race, but he could never have imagined a weak human, not even a King, could harbor a demigod within!

And this demigod was an old acquaintance.

Lin Feng’s gaze shifted; he heard a term from Taoist Baimei that he had never heard before.

Soul Shedding Spirit Formation!

According to the Nightmare’s origin, this should be a Secret Technique that converts souls into Demon Spirits.

Lin Feng felt a bit excited, but his face remained calm and composed.

The reason he was communicating with these three demigod-like skeletal remains wasn’t out of curiosity about demigods, nor was it to gain their inheritance.

Nor was it reckless seeking of thrill.

His main goal was to understand the true identity of the Nightmare and find a way to resolve the assimilation.

Over the years, his cultivation progressed rapidly, only a step away from becoming a Martial King. Had he not suppressed his power, he could have broken through a year ago.

As his power grew, the assimilation deepened.

Lin Feng had yet to find an effective way to alleviate the Nightmare’s assimilation.

In the past two years, he gathered a large number of Water Series Therapists, constantly self-mutilating, using healing factors from the Water Series to replace part of his blood. While it alleviated the assimilation, it was merely treating the symptoms and not the root cause; the assimilation continued to deepen, inevitably reaching an uncontrollable state.

On that day, it would be when the Nightmare takes control of his body.

In Lin Feng’s view, knowing the Nightmare’s previous identity might help find an alleviation method for assimilation.

As equals from the past, perhaps other demigods also have ways to alleviate assimilation.

This was the reason behind his communication with demigod skeletal remains.

The Nightmare’s figure stretched continuously, the gently swaying red Phantom appeared to be escaping Lin Feng’s grasp, a strong spiritual force rapidly expanding, filling the whole space with a bloody and sinister aura.

"What is Soul Shedding Spirit Formation?"

Lin Feng disregarded the Nightmare’s frenzy and quickly asked.

Taoist Baimei’s gaze swept over Lin Feng, lingering on his rotating pupils; at this moment, his face showed no joy of reuniting after a long time, only regret and fear.

A thousand years of effort and survival by any means turned out to be futile.

He was regretful!

If he had enough patience and discovered Lin Feng’s difference earlier, it wouldn’t be like this.

At this moment, Lin Feng had already broken free from his spiritual control, ready to sever the spiritual connection and leave his spiritual world at any time.

After a moment of silence, Taoist Baimei replied, "This is a Secret Technique that transforms souls into Demon Spirits. I didn’t expect he actually succeeded."

"What’s the name of the Demon Spirit within me? Is he also a Demon Spirit Master?"

Lin Feng continued to ask.

"Didn’t he tell you? He should have regained his consciousness, able to communicate with you, so what do you call him?"

"Nightmare!"

"Haha, Nightmare!"

Taoist Baimei laughed; perhaps with some other intentions, he didn’t conceal and revealed a name: "His name is Gong Liancheng, he indeed is a Demon Spirit Master, the most formidable among demigods, ranked in the top three, which should be one reason he could transform into a Demon Spirit."

Speaking of this name, his gaze showed complexity.

What Lin Feng said was accurate; the familiar aura indeed belonged to his old friend, although the aura had undergone a radical change, he still recognized it.

Only a fellow demigod existence could easily break free from his spiritual control.

Back then, when the world changed drastically, the Heart of Origin vanished, the Path to Divinity was severed, and the demigods on the brink of death were unwilling to perish, they gathered all eleven demigods to discuss how to survive.

They discussed for a long time, shared experiences, found several methods, and created certain Secret Techniques.

The Holy Hall was not a place of inheritance, but a tool for him and the other two demigods’ resurrection.

The Holy Hall was established by them, initially with only 59 statues, anyone who successfully communicated with a statue would provide them a portion of soul-force.

Those who died here weren’t due to failed inheritance, but their souls were devoured by them.

Once they three settled here, hoping to resurrect after a thousand years.

Among the three demigods, only he survived, the other two were devoured before dying, becoming his nourishment for survival.

He survived alone for three hundred years.

They were like this, so was Gong Liancheng.

Gong Liancheng performed [Soul Shedding Spirit Formation], this Secret Skill was even more challenging, with a lower probability of reincarnation.

He, too, knew this Secret Skill but lacked the courage to try, choosing a more stable path.

Although they performed different Secret Techniques, their goals were the same; to reincarnate, they needed to devour a large amount of soul-force and eventually possess another body.

Undoubtedly, Gong Liancheng was more successful than him.

He was only one step away from success!

This made him very envious.

"I was previously surprised by how perfect this physical form is, thinking it was due to your extraordinary talent; I didn’t realize it was his transformation, his choice of a Host."

Taoist Baimei spoke, his voice contained regret and greed, neither of which he deliberately concealed.

Lin Feng was well aware of this.

At this moment, Taoist Baimei could no longer seize his body.

Yet, he knew his secret.

As long as he cuts off the mental connection, he can return to the outside world and destroy Taoist Baimei’s bones. Even if he can’t destroy them, as long as he exposes the secret of the Holy Hall and the existence of Taoist Baimei, his bones will never see the light of day.

On the Divine Martial Continent, perhaps no one would want a demigod to be resurrected.

That would disrupt the existing power dynamics.

Taoist Baimei’s secret was exposed, and he couldn’t do anything to Lin Feng, so there’s no hope of resurrection.

Therefore, he wanted to create an opportunity.

This is also why he’s so straightforward in answering questions.

Lin Feng was quite clear; he had already gained the upper hand.

Seeing Lin Feng silent, Taoist Baimei asked him, "Do you want to resolve the crisis?"

Lin Feng did not give a definitive answer, only asked, "Do you have a way?"

"Though I didn’t touch your body earlier, I can be certain your body has already been assimilated by Gong Liancheng’s power. If this assimilation was initial, there might be ways to remove it, but now, it’s entrenched deep within your flesh, and I have no solution."

Taoist Baimei said, noticing Lin Feng’s displeasure, he continued, "The Heaven-Devouring Demon Technique, when cultivated to the utmost, can devour all things. Though I cannot reach that realm, presently being only a soul body, if you allow me to temporarily reside within you, I can alleviate Liancheng’s assimilation, and with your help, there might be a chance in the future for him to vanish."

Temporarily reside?

Lin Feng couldn’t help but laugh.

One Nightmare was already enough to give him headaches, he hadn’t found a solution and had to remain ever-cautious of the Nightmare trying to seize his body. If another demigod came along, wouldn’t that be truly hopeless?

"Make him disappear and then you take his place? Or perhaps the both of you join forces against me, and then vie for my body?"

Lin Feng asked coldly, his tone icy, the red phantom on his body’s surface appeared increasingly menacing.

Facing the skepticism, Taoist Baimei remained calm: "If there was no Gong Liancheng’s protection within you, I would immediately take over your body, replacing you. There’s no doubt in that, but alas, I cannot! This is inherently a game, and it’s your only solution, otherwise facing the assimilation, you won’t be able to endure long."

Taoist Baimei did not deny it.

He couldn’t deny it.

Faced with the chance of rebirth, how could he possibly abandon this perfect body?

Even if he wanted to, he couldn’t!

If he chose to reside within Lin Feng, leaving his own bones, he’d have no second choice.

He can only occupy Lin Feng’s body or vanish into oblivion.

Without finding a suitable excuse, it’s better to be frank.

"Let me reside within you, then you can receive my inheritance, perhaps you might find a solution yourself." Taoist Baimei continued to tempt.

Lin Feng merely smiled without speaking.

Regarding the inheritance of a demigod, he wasn’t curious; he had his own path.

And for such an old spirit living for thousands of years, everything they say must be approached with caution; what seems beneficial might likely be a trap.

"Are you afraid?"

Lin Feng asked with a smile, but this time it wasn’t directed at Taoist Baimei, rather at the Nightmare.

In the Soul Sea, the Nightmare appeared calm, but was exceptionally restless; he never expected to face such a situation.

He never anticipated another demigod still lingering, encountered within the Holy Hall.

Taoist Baimei of olden days, though not as strong as him, wasn’t much weaker.

Among demigods, strength disparities aren’t vast, none can easily kill the other.

Lin Feng’s body had been mostly assimilated by him, in two years it could be fully assimilated, during this period while Lin Feng was weakened, he’d have the opportunity to seize it.

Just half a year ago, he nearly succeeded!

Due to the assimilation, even if Taoist Baimei resided within Lin Feng, he’d still hold absolute advantage, but undoubtedly there are too many variables.

The Heaven-Devouring Demon Technique indeed has the power to devour all, he had experienced it before, Taoist Baimei couldn’t obliterate him, but could effectively alleviate the assimilation.

If Taoist Baimei and Lin Feng teamed up, his situation would indeed be precarious.

"You can try it!"

Nightmare lifted his head, his blood-red pupils slightly rotating, spoke calmly.

He didn’t want Lin Feng to notice his apprehension.

Lin Feng looked at the Nightmare, facing Lin Feng’s gaze, a mocking smile appeared at the corners of Nightmare’s mouth. But soon, his smile turned rigid, becoming exceedingly unpleasant.

"Haha!"

Only to hear Lin Feng laugh aloud, and in the next instant, Lin Feng withdrew from the Nightmare Possession state, the red phantom vanished, Taoist Baimei revealed a look of delight, transformed into a light shadow, instantly darting into Lin Feng’s body, disappearing.

"Try it then."

Lin Feng laughed, his voice carrying a hint of madness.

Indeed, he had no other choice.

The worst outcome is simply death.

Originally unable to find a solution to the assimilation, he intended to perish alongside the Nightmare, now nothing more than dragging two demigods down together, not too much of a loss.

And at the instant Taoist Baimei disappeared within Lin Feng’s body, cracks began appearing on the surface of the 108 statues....