"Am I the Soul-controlling Demon?"
On the hospital bed, Ye Fei muttered to himself with muddled eyes.
But in just a moment, a streak of black brilliance flashed through his eyes, banishing all the chaos!
"No! No, that's not right! I'm not the Soul-controlling Demon, I... I'm Ye Fei! And the Ye Fei who devoured the Soul-controlling Demon!"
As Ye Fei spoke, his entire body slowly slid off the hospital bed to the ground. His hands clenched tightly, his eyes shut, as scene after scene of memories that did not belong to him flashed through his mind.
The Soul-controlling Demon, Sect Master of the Ancient Major Demon Spirit Sect in the Cosmic Starry Sky, one of the supreme usurpers among the numerous Cultivation Planets.
He cultivated the most potent Demon Technique—the Soul-controlling Technique.
However, during his crossing of the Heavenly Tribulation, he was ambushed by a group of Cultivators and tragically fell.
Only a wisp of his residual soul drifted to Earth, where, for unknown reasons, it attached itself to Ye Fei. Initially, he intended to take advantage of Ye Fei's weakened mental state to possess and resurrect himself, but ended up swallowed by Ye Fei, a fate of desolation for the once mighty overlord.
Seeing those memories of the Soul-controlling Demon dominating the world and his decisive killing left Ye Fei profoundly shaken.
The seemingly firsthand experience embedded in those memories made him finally realize—a truth: gods and demons truly exist in this world!
"Hah!"
Ye Fei absorbed all of the Demon Evil's memories, his body drenched in cold sweat, but what followed immediately was exhilaration!
Because by devouring the Demon Evil's soul, he gained far more than just memory—he gained strength!
The Soul-controlling Demon's extraordinary power, even as a residual soul, was enough to push Ye Fei past the grueling Qi Cultivation Stage of struggling Cultivators and into the Foundation Establishment realm!
"So this... is the power of a Cultivation Demon?"
Feeling the overwhelming demonic energy surging within him, Ye Fei's eyes instantly glimmered with a frosty light, fixing on the pair of shameless man and woman currently staring at him in shock as he awakened.
Debts owed are meant to be repaid, and repayment is long overdue!
"Ye Fei... you... you're awake?"
Watching Ye Fei standing before her, Meng Ying's eyes were filled with astonishment, and she promptly pushed away Bai Meng, who was sprawled over her.
Bai Meng also looked at Ye Fei with some surprise.
After all, he was fully aware of how severely injured Ye Fei was, since he was the one responsible for turning Ye Fei into a vegetative state.
But his surprise lasted only a moment before he sneered and said, "Well, well, I didn't expect your life force to be as stubborn as a cockroach's. I assume you've been awake for a while. You heard everything we said just now, didn't you?"
"Indeed," Ye Fei responded apathetically with a nod.
At this, Meng Ying's face immediately turned pale, and she hurriedly grabbed Bai Meng's arm, saying, "Brother Meng, he..."
Bai Meng merely laughed out loud, saying, "Darling, what are you afraid of? So what if this broke loser has woken up?"
"But... what if he files a police report..."
"Report? Do you think the police would believe him? And even if they did, so what? With my Bai Family's influence in Yuntai, killing him would be effortless!"
Bai Meng sneered, casting a contemptuous smile at Ye Fei. "Bro, your little Ying is in good hands with me now—very well taken care of, you know! If you're sensible, make yourself scarce while I'm in the mood to let it slide, or I can play with you to death anytime I want. Last time you became a vegetable, but this time… it won't be so simple."
"Oh, and staying is fine, too. It's not the first time I'll put on a show for you!"
Saying that, Bai Meng didn't even bother sparing Ye Fei another glance as he began walking towards Meng Ying again. The session he'd started earlier was halfway through, and he was itching for more.
Besides, enjoying Meng Ying right in front of her ex-boyfriend brought Bai Meng indescribable, sadistic pleasure.
If Ye Fei from before had heard Bai Meng saying such things, he would have instantly charged forward in blind rage, desperate to fight him.
But now, things were different!
After devouring the Soul-controlling Demon's soul, Ye Fei remained Ye Fei, but the Demon's memories had definitely begun to influence him.
Suddenly, Ye Fei slowly extended one finger and coldly uttered, "Freeze."
In an instant, Bai Meng felt his entire body locked in place, completely immobile. Terrified, he screamed, "What… what did you do to me?!"
"What did I do?"
Without a hint of expression, Ye Fei delivered a sharp kick to Bai Meng, sending him sprawling to the ground. Calmly, he stated, "Just making you repay your debts."
"Repay debts?"
Before Bai Meng could process it, he saw Ye Fei lift his foot and press it slowly against his legs.
Ah!!
In an instant, an indescribable pain surged through Bai Meng's entire body, leaving him screaming miserably, trembling uncontrollably, foaming at the mouth, and rolling his eyes.
"Those who humiliate others shall face humiliation themselves! You turned me into a vegetable, so I'll strip you of your four senses. Don't worry, I'll leave the sense of pain intact."
As Ye Fei spoke, he pressed his hand onto Bai Meng's forehead and commanded, "Soul-controlling!"
Instantly, Bai Meng realized that his hearing, taste, vision, and sense of smell had all vanished, plunging him into complete darkness. Only the unbearable agony lingered.
Watching Bai Meng collapse lifelessly at Ye Fei's hands, Meng Ying was scared out of her mind.
"Ye Fei… I… I was forced into this! I've always loved you! It's because Bai Meng coerced me… I had no choice… You'll forgive me, won't you? Didn't you say you wanted to marry me?" Meng Ying pleaded, kneeling before Ye Fei.
But ever since Ye Fei regained consciousness, he hadn't spared her a single glance. Now, he simply treated her as if she didn't exist, walking past her without acknowledgment.
Seeing this, Meng Ying wasn't disappointed; instead, she took a breath of relief.
Everything that had transpired since Ye Fei woke up was far too strange to her. Now, her only thought was to save her own life. As for Bai Meng—he meant nothing to her beyond his money. If Bai Meng was crippled, with her looks, she could easily find another Bai Meng!
While Meng Ying was scheming her next moves to ensnare another target, a sudden voice erupted in her ears.
"Vile woman, I treated you sincerely, yet you conspired with others to harm me! I will rob you of your youth as punishment!"
With those words, an overwhelming weakness hit Meng Ying's body, and her previously fair, taut skin started to visibly wrinkle and wither. Her hair rapidly turned gray.
In the blink of an eye, Meng Ying, who had been an image of youthful beauty, transformed into an elderly woman with rotting, scarred skin.
Seeing her grotesque transformation, Meng Ying screamed in horror, realizing that her sole source of leverage—her appearance—had been stripped away.
To live was now worse than death; this was the fate awaiting Meng Ying, the vile temptress!
Atop the hospital's front steps.
Having settled scores with the two vile individuals, Ye Fei exhaled a deep breath, feeling his body cleared and rejuvenated.
But just then, an odd sensation swept over Ye Fei's entire being, forcing him to steady himself against the wall beside him.
"Heheheh, Ye Fei! Did you really think this lord could be so easily devoured through Soul-controlling?"