Lin Wu withdrew his sword, knelt on the ground, and clutched the body of Shan Feizhen as he wept bitterly.
But even so, Shan Feizhen, you still loved me, didn’t you?
And I, will forever love you!
I will live on with this deep love for you!
Indescribable agony intertwined with boundless, surging waves of endless love tormented Lin Wu’s spirit.
He felt short of breath.
He felt almost unable to breathe.
But what about... the epiphany?
Where is my epiphany!!!
Where is my epiphany!!!
Lin Wu cradled the body of the woman he loved most in this life, shouting, bellowing, and roaring, venting the sorrow in his heart.
However, the anticipated epiphany did not come.
There was no breakthrough following destruction.
No fortune in desperate straits.
All there was, was a cold corpse, and a regret that would never be mended in this lifetime.
Lin Wu roared skyward.
Then, he felt resonance.
Resonance throughout his body!
Lin Wu’s roar stopped.
A look of astonishment crossed his face.
Because, he hadn’t channeled any energy.
Without channeling energy, he felt intense resonance throughout his body!
Could it be... could it be!!
Lin Wu’s body trembled uncontrollably, goosebumps all over.
"The legendary epiphany, it’s here!!"
Senior Brother Diao didn’t lie to me! Senior Brother Diao didn’t lie to me!!
There really is such a thing as an epiphany! There truly is an epiphany!!
Thinking of how terrifyingly powerful Diao Deyi had become, he effortlessly defeated the strongest senior brother in the martial arts hall with only midway Flower-level strength.
Lin Wu stood up excitedly, unable to contain himself.
"I can take it, I fucking can take it!!"
Tears flew from his eyes; this was the epiphany exchanged with the life of the woman he loved most.
He must become stronger; he has to become stronger.
He must firmly seize this opportunity.
Lin Wu heard a voice in his mind.
"Let’s see, what have I found?"
"A human body that has just broken through the limits of the spirit and reached the Spirit Awakening standard."
"Oh? There’s some special snack inside the body."
"So it was these things that attracted me."
"Interesting, very interesting..."
"Human, do you want... power?"
"Or perhaps, are you willing... to become my ’dog’?"
It was a rather ethereal voice, unclear what it was.
But Lin Wu heard the word ’power’!
So... this is the epiphany?
This is the epiphany that Junior Brother Diao experienced?
A special kind of Heart Demon?
Lin Wu seemed to have heard somewhere that in the pursuit of martial arts, one might encounter such a test from a Heart Demon.
Often, those who overcome the Heart Demon would see their strength soar.
Now is the time for me, Lin Wu, to overcome the ordeal of the Heart Demon, step into the ranks of geniuses, and claim a spot among the mighty!
Sacrificed the person he loved.
Did many things against his conscience.
Now, the Heart Demon is questioning? Asking me if I want power?
Lin Wu smirked coldly and slowly spoke.
"I... want power! No matter the cost!"
Heart Demon, you can’t stop me!
But what Lin Wu didn’t expect was that the Heart Demon suddenly burst into laughter.
"Good! Since you are willing to be my dog, then remember this!"
"My name is [Unleaking Spirit]!"
"Now, let me teach you how to make a pact!"
Could this be the price for obtaining power?
Not destroying the Heart Demon, but coexisting with it?
But having already paid so much, he couldn’t and wouldn’t stop here.
Shan Feizhen was dead.
He, Lin Wu, must carry on Shan Feizhen’s will, to live on! To fulfill his ambitions!
Otherwise, Shan Feizhen would have died in vain, and everything would be a joke.
"I must become stronger! I must become stronger than everyone in the Lin Family!"
"I, will be the next... Family Head of the Lin Family!!"
Blood spilled, and the ritual was complete.
Lin Wu immediately felt something slam into his body, a terrifying aura burst forth from him, then quickly receded and disappeared.
At the same time, something seemed to have swept everything clean inside his body.
Lin Wu faintly felt that he seemed unable to stimulate his Qi-Blood or perform [Resonance] anymore.
"Delicious, truly delicious! It’s as if these were made-to-order delicacies for beings like us."
"My dog, go find me more food."
Enhancement from the spirit, feedback to the host.
Lin Wu felt... power surging forth from within!
Such strength... such immense power!
What kind of power is this? Is this the true epiphany?
No wonder Senior Brother Diao could defeat the senior brother.
If it were me now, I could do it too!
The senior brother would only be easily trampled underfoot by the current me!
Feeling every inch of change throughout his body, Lin Wu was exhilarated.
This strength gradually gave him confidence.
Lifting up the corpse of Shan Feizhen, Lin Wu stepped out of the large yard.
He was going to give Shan Feizhen a proper burial, buried beside him.
And then, go to the Lin Family.
To settle some scores with certain brothers, some relatives... old debts!
A vicious gleam flickered in Lin Wu’s eyes, completely devoid of his former obedient disciple demeanor.
It’s not so much that power made him lose himself.
It’s more like the lack of power suppressed his true nature.
"HAHAHA! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!"
"Just so! It should be this way!"
"How can my dog be subordinate to anyone?"
"Go bite people, dare to bite them boldly!"