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Lin Ci's knuckles tapped lightly on the table, making a "tap, tap" sound.
"I do not belong to your world."
"The world you are in now is just one of the many worlds in the universe."
"And beyond it, there are countless worlds that are even greater and more magnificent than this place."
The Holy Lord was completely taken aback by these words and fell silent for a moment.
His wisdom, which had burned for a thousand years, was rapidly analyzing the truth or falsehood of these words.
After a moment, he spoke in a hoarse voice.
"Why should I trust you?"
"You should have discovered the power of yin and yang balance in this world long ago."
Lin Ci did not answer but asked a question in return.
"Logically speaking, with my power so great, plus the presence of my father, the 'yang' in this world should be far beyond the norm."
"Then the power of 'yin' should also surge to a terrifying level in order to maintain balance."
"But that's not the case."
Lin Ci's gaze sharpened, as if it could pierce through the Holy Lord's soul.
"I bound your spirit, taking away a crucial portion of the power belonging to 'Yin,' but what was the result?"
"In order to fill the gap, this world simply brought out a Blade Dragon who was slightly stronger than Father ahead of time."
"Doesn't that prove anything?"
The Holy Lord fell completely silent.
Every word Lin Ci spoke struck the deepest part of his soul with precision.
Of course he knows about the balance of yin and yang.
He has wreaked havoc on humanity for so many years, always searching for a way to break this rule.
Otherwise, the eight demons would forever be stuck in a meaningless cycle between being "released" and "returned to hell".
The cycle repeats endlessly, with no escape.
He had already noticed the phenomenon Lin Ci mentioned.
The balance of yin and yang in this world did not change because of this man's appearance.
This strange "stability" that he couldn't understand could explain one thing.
Lin Ci's spirit does not belong to this world.
Seeing that the Holy Lord had completely wavered, Lin Ci knew that this was the best opportunity to win him over completely.
He increased the intensity of his attack.
"And I can take you away from this world."
"You will be completely free from the troubles of yin and yang imbalance."
"Your wisdom and your strength will never be extinguished by the endless years."
Lin Ci stood up and slowly walked to the Holy Lord, his voice carrying an irresistible allure.
"In fact, with my help, I can make you even stronger."
These words, like the whispers of a demon, struck a chord deep within the Lord's heart.
The flames reignited in his bloodshot eyes.
It wasn't anger, it wasn't violence.
Instead, it is a flame called "hope".
"Are you serious?"
Lin Ci did not answer, but simply looked at him quietly with calm and firm eyes.
Silence speaks louder than words.
Of course, Lin Ci could easily take him away from this world.
As for making him stronger, there's no good way to do it right now.
However, the old dragon, the Holy Lord, is best at making empty promises to others.
Now, what harm is there in letting him taste the pie he himself has painted?
The Holy Lord remained silent.
His heart, burning with hellfire, was undergoing an unprecedented internal struggle.
He is not afraid of being deceived.
This world is made up of countless deceptions and lies.
However, what Lin Ci gave him was not deception.
It was his only hope, the only way for him to break free from the constraints of the world's rules.
Even if this hope is false, he is willing to step into it and never be able to escape.
The Holy Lord's soul slowly straightened up.
He looked directly into Lin Ci's eyes and slowly, yet with unwavering determination, uttered a single word.
"Trust me, this will be the best decision you've ever made."
"So now, what do you need me to do?"
The Holy Lord completely lowered his guard and took the initiative to ask questions.
Lin Ci untied the cloth bag, and the twelve talismans all fell onto the table with a clatter.
"I need a way, a way to integrate all twelve powers into my body."
The Holy Lord's gaze fell on the twelve talismans that once belonged to him, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
“No problem, I have a spell that can do it.”
Lin Ci was overjoyed.
"but……"
The Holy Lord then changed the subject.
"I've forgotten some of the specific details of this curse."
He gave an apologetic look.
"I was imprisoned in hell for too long, and much of my wisdom was extinguished by that eternal torment. Please forgive me, sir."
"It's not your fault, I know all that."
Lin Ci waved his hand, his face showing just the right amount of understanding and sympathy.
"You suffered in hell."
At this moment, something occurred to the Holy Lord, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
"However, I have a complete book of magic."
"As long as I can find it, I am confident that I can reconstruct the complete spell."
Lin Ci's eyes lit up.
"Great! Then take it out quickly!"
Upon hearing this, the Holy Lord forced an awkward expression onto his semi-transparent face.
"But the Complete Book of Magic was lost in the long river of time, and I don't know where it is now."
Lin Ci raised an eyebrow.
The air in the room seemed to freeze.
So all that talk was just a joke on myself?
In other words, there's simply no way to solve this now.
Lin Ci tapped his fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought.
We must find someone who is equally proficient in magic to solve this problem.
An image of an old man wearing round-framed glasses and a yellow wool sweater instantly appeared in his mind.
Lin Ci's eyes suddenly lit up.
If he remembered correctly, Shendu's lost magic encyclopedia was in his father's hands!
He looked at the Holy Lord, a meaningful smile curving his lips.
“Holy Lord, I know where your complete magic book is.”
The Holy Lord's soul visibly froze.
"where is it?"
Lin Ci slowly uttered a few words.
"It's in Dad's antique shop."
The Holy Lord's crimson eyes were filled with undisguised doubt.
"Boss, how did you know?"
Lin Ci smiled knowingly.
"There's nothing in this world that I don't know."
The Holy Lord was skeptical, but he dared not ask any further questions and immediately lowered his head with utmost respect.
"Yes, boss, I'll send someone to get it right away."
The light in the room dimmed without warning.
In the corners of the walls, under the tables, and everywhere in the shadows, things began to twist and writhe abnormally.