Chapter 1852 - 1853: Possession
Although Xiao Lian was just a martial spirit, she trained together with Lin Chen in the Four Symbols Soul Destroyer technique. Her adorable face was furrowed in concentration, carefully sensing the mysterious force of heaven and earth.
For reasons unknown, Lin Chen suddenly felt a wave of heart palpitations. Although no one should be able to come here, he remained vigilant.
Time flowed slowly; after several hours of practice, Lin Chen finally perceived the force of heaven and earth. He tried to absorb a tiny sliver of it into his body and then used the Four Symbols Soul Destroyer to refine and absorb it. Instantly, a warm, comforting sensation filled his soul, akin to being immersed in warm water.
As Lin Chen was savoring this feeling, an intensely cold sensation suddenly surged to his mind. Instantly, he felt as if his soul had been struck by a heavy hammer and quickly exited his training state, coughing up blood!
At that moment, within Lin Chen's sea of consciousness, his soul had transformed into a miniature version of himself, albeit more ethereal, as if it had suffered a blow.
Opposite him floated a similarly sized soul body, more solid than Lin Chen's, cloaked in black robes with only a pair of sinister eyes visible.
The black-clad soul body let out a surprised 'Oh' and said:
"Unexpectedly, your soul power is at such a level. Your cultivation seems to be merely at the third rank of Divine Scholar, yet your soul intensity is stronger than some at the ninth rank! Tsk tsk tsk, you're truly a freak, and I like it!"
As he spoke, he revealed an evil smile, his white teeth sending a chill down Lin Chen's spine.
Lin Chen frowned, thinking the attacker was likely this soul body, and he realized that both were in his mind.
"Who are you? Why are you in my sea of consciousness? What is your purpose?"
The soul body laughed wickedly upon hearing this, making Lin Chen's spine shiver, and said:
"Heh heh heh heh, boy, you're quite composed. I'll indulge you since you'll soon dedicate yourself entirely to me. Let me answer your questions so you can die with some awareness!"
Lin Chen's heart skipped a beat, as his words indicated a threat to eradicate him. Why would a soul body intend to do such a thing, and what benefit would it gain? As Lin Chen pondered, the soul body continued:
"Boy, listen well. I am known as the Jiuyou Demon Emperor, a figure who once dominated the heavens. Even now, though I've perished, dealing with you is as simple as crushing an ant! As for why I appear here, it's thanks to you that I have the chance to re-emerge!"
Lin Chen's brows furrowed, suspecting:
Possession!
A reversed fate expert concealed within soul techniques, showing up in his mind with these intentions—there could only be one purpose: possession!
Through possession, remnants of these powerful souls can achieve rebirth. Although they can't fully regain past cultivation due to gradual soul erosion, partial memories remain, allowing them to easily reach their former peak.
This soul body calls itself a Demon Emperor, likely a peerless Divine Emperor when alive! Now, it's just a remnant soul appearing in Lin Chen's mind during his cultivation of the Four Symbols Soul Destroyer, presumably having long lurked within the soul technique. Even as a remnant soul, such beings require cautious treatment. Lin Chen was already on high alert but showed no fear:
"Hmph, don't be arrogant! Regardless of your past strength, you're merely a soul body now, and you're within my mind. What havoc can you wreak?"
The soul body responded with roaring laughter:
"Hahahahaha! How audacious, boy. Yes, I currently lack means, but consuming your soul remains easy!"
"Hmph, try if you dare!"
Lin Chen resolved that if the remnant soul insisted on consuming his soul, he'd fight desperately, willing to self-destruct rather than yield!
Yet the remnant soul seemed to read Lin Chen's mind, maliciously saying:
"Heh heh, boy, planning to fight? Rest assured, I'm not discarding your body!"
Without giving Lin Chen a chance to react, the remnant soul lunged at him; Lin Chen promptly fortified his mind against intrusion.
The remnant soul laughed sinisterly:
"Boy, do you think this leaves me helpless?"
With those words, strange black mist rose from him, gradually forming a pitch-black chain. Though insubstantial, it appeared remarkably real.
Forging the chain visibly drained the remnant soul, shrinking a bit.
"Heh heh, perish boy! Soul-lock Chain!"
With a flick of his hand, the black chain surged towards Lin Chen's face. He tried dodging, but the chain, snake-like, circled behind him and struck his back. Lin Chen felt searing pain deep within his soul, the chain targeting his essence, rendering his soul body more ethereal.
The malicious remnant soul smirked, then sent the chain toward Lin Chen's face again. Lin Chen evaded but was hit in the chest, where black smoke swirled from the impact, agony etched on his face.
Before he could recover, the remnant soul laughed darkly, the chain swirling black mist pointed straight at his chest!
"Is this the end? I'm not ready; I haven't found Xue Ying and Wan Er. I can't accept this!"
Watching the black chain closing in, Lin Chen's gaze turned wild:
"Want to possess me? I'll make sure you suffer even in death!"
White light surged from Lin Chen's soul, threatening to explode, eradicating both soul and body, wiping out any chance of survival for the evil remnant soul inhabiting his consciousness.
Seeing this, the remnant soul accelerated his actions!