"I am currently trapped within the core of the realm, unable to sign a demon spirit contract with you! If you trust me, you can release me first. I promise that as soon as I am out, I will immediately sign the demon spirit contract with you!"
The Realm Demon Spirit's voice sped up considerably as it continued to speak to Ye Ling, "Ye Ling, the only chance to release me is now. Otherwise, once the struggle between the Wuxing Demon God and the Fallen Dragon concludes, you will never have another opportunity."
Ye Ling remained unhurried and said again, "We are strangers to each other, and I have no idea about your credibility. If I were to release you and cause a catastrophe, wouldn't I not even have a chance to regret it?"
Upon hearing Ye Ling's words, the Realm Demon Spirit realized Ye Ling was a difficult individual. It sighed slightly and then asked Ye Ling, "Then what would it take for you to believe me? I cannot use any power at all right now. Other than giving my word, I can do nothing else!"
Ye Ling asked, "Then how did you manage to contact me through the demon spirit contract between me and the True Illusion Demon Spirit?"
The Realm Demon Spirit explained, "A long time ago, the Wuxing Demon God seized a portion of the True Illusion Demon Spirit's power and memories. He also possesses the ability to transform the virtual into reality. Therefore, he planned to create another me within his dreamscape and then use the True Illusion Demon Spirit's abilities to create that second me."
"Within the core of the realm in the dreamscape, a part of my power exists. When you shattered the core, my power took the opportunity to transfer to you."
Hearing the Realm Demon Spirit's explanation, Ye Ling's brow furrowed slightly. "You say the Wuxing Demon God took a portion of Vivian's power. How much did he take?"
Ye Ling hadn't expected that this matter would actually involve Vivian.
If what the Realm Demon Spirit said was true, then while dealing with the Realm Demon Spirit's issue, he would also have to go to the Wuxing Demon God to reclaim Vivian's power.
After all, Vivian was now considered one of his own. If his own people suffered a loss, Ye Ling couldn't possibly not seek retribution.
The Realm Demon Spirit replied, "I don't know about that. I have always been sealed within the core of the realm and am completely unaware of the outside situation... However, if you release me, once I recover my strength, we can go together to reclaim the True Illusion Demon Spirit's power."
Ye Ling said solemnly, "Allow me to consider it for a moment."
Seeing Ye Ling's continued inaction, the Realm Demon Spirit grew increasingly anxious and shouted, "What are you still considering? Help me shift the power of the orderly world consciousness and give me a little of your power. This is just a matter of you lifting a finger, isn't it? Is it that difficult?"
"Even if you think releasing me carries risks, it shouldn't be a big deal for you, should it?"
"You are from the void, and I am a demon spirit from the dark side of the void. Even if I were to wreak havoc on the world, I would only wreak havoc on the dark side of the void, which has nothing to do with you!"
"You only need to lift a finger to potentially sign a contract with a third-ranked innate demon spirit. If you don't even dare to take this risk, how did you cultivate to your current level?"
Ye Ling saw that the Realm Demon Spirit was gradually revealing its true colors, yet he remained unhurried. He even lectured the Realm Demon Spirit with a serious expression, "You're wrong about this. Whether it's the void or the dark side of the void, there exist innocent sentient beings. If my choices lead to widespread suffering, I would feel extremely uneasy."
"Therefore, even in the dark side of the void, I will never allow innocent beings of the dark side of the void to be persecuted."
The Realm Demon Spirit was somewhat provoked and roared at Ye Ling, "You're a lunatic! Help me or don't, I can't be bothered with you anymore!"
"If I could get out, the first thing I'd do is tear you apart!!!"
Ye Ling chuckled again, "Why do you get so upset after just a few words? I didn't say I wouldn't release you. How about this, you apologize to me, and this matter will be over. I'll release you, what do you say?"
The Realm Demon Spirit's tone immediately shifted, and it apologized to Ye Ling, "I'm sorry, I was impulsive just now and spoke without thinking... As long as you can release me, I will definitely sign the demon spirit contract with you. I guarantee it with my honor!"
Seeing the Realm Demon Spirit's attitude perform a complete 180-degree turn, Ye Ling inwardly sighed at its thick skin and chuckled, "Given your sincere apology, I will reluctantly accept your apology. I hope you will keep your promise!"
The Realm Demon Spirit exclaimed excitedly, "I guarantee I will keep my promise!"
"Good."
Ye Ling smiled and acted, withdrawing the power of the orderly world consciousness from outside the embryo and temporarily storing it within himself.
"Yes, yes! That's it! Ye Ling, give me a little more of your power. Not too much is needed, I can break through the Wuxing Demon God's seal myself!"
Seeing that Ye Ling had indeed withdrawn the power of the orderly world consciousness, the Realm Demon Spirit became completely excited and shouted at Ye Ling.
Ye Ling looked at the embryo before him, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes. He then asked the Realm Demon Spirit, "I only need to inject my power into the embryo, and then you can come out, right?"
The Realm Demon Spirit impatiently said, "Yes! It's that simple. Hurry and give me your power, just a little bit!"
"No problem!"
Ye Ling smiled and, as the Realm Demon Spirit had said, placed his hand on the embryo and injected his power into it.
Seeing that Ye Ling had truly injected power into it, the Realm Demon Spirit burst into laughter, "Hahaha! I am free! Ye Ling, you fool, did you really think I..."
"Devouring Domain."
Mid-sentence, before the Realm Demon Spirit could even mobilize the power Ye Ling had injected, it heard Ye Ling utter four words.
The Realm Demon Spirit was instantly stunned.
The next moment, it terrifyingly discovered that the power Ye Ling had injected not only failed to assist it but instead was draining all the power it had accumulated over countless years!
The Realm Demon Spirit's mind froze for a moment. Then, it finally reacted and screamed hysterically, "Ye Ling!!! What have you done?"
In fact, without Ye Ling's help, it only needed a few more centuries to break through the core of the realm and regain its freedom.
But now, Ye Ling's move was equivalent to wasting all its efforts of countless years, forcing it to start all over again!
And with the Wuxing Demon God's plan about to succeed, it didn't even have the chance to start anew!
At this moment, the Realm Demon Spirit felt like dying!
And Ye Ling, after using the Devouring Domain to extract all of the Realm Demon Spirit's power, quickly withdrew his own power, refilled it with the power of the various orderly world consciousnesses, and resealed the Realm Demon Spirit.
Seeing Ye Ling's smooth movements, the Realm Demon Spirit was completely despairing.
It was all over!
Meanwhile, Ye Ling, who had gained the Realm Demon Spirit's power, feigned anger and questioned the Realm Demon Spirit, "Didn't you say you had no power? What is going on now? You liar!"
Hearing Ye Ling's question, the Realm Demon Spirit was on the verge of tears and lacked the strength to retort.
In the end... who was the liar?