Ye Ling stood amidst an endless sea of crimson garbled code, gazing at the corrupted worlds, an unquenchable rage burning within him. Yet, for some inexplicable reason, this fury could not find release.
Evil watched Ye Ling calmly, saying, "All this time, Good and I have been painting a facade of peace, making this already eroded world appear tranquil and beautiful."
"But no matter how beautiful this world may seem, it is merely self-deception. The core is rotten. Until the fundamental problem is resolved, all actions are meaningless."
Ye Ling took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and looked at Evil with a cold gaze. "You've said so much, what exactly do you want?"
Evil, unbothered by Ye Ling's attitude, smiled. "I want you to save it all... and only you can accomplish this."
Ye Ling frowned. "What do you mean?"
Even though Ye Ling had absorbed the power of the heart demon and reached a new realm of strength, he could still sense a threat from Evil.
Evil remained unfathomably deep.
Evil replied, "Because you are the Emperor Ancestor. This world is a perfect playground for you."
Ye Ling's brow furrowed slightly.
Evil continued, "Perhaps I haven't explained it clearly. Let me rephrase."
With that, Evil drew the book containing the void's worldview into his hand and addressed Ye Ling, "Everything we experience is like this book... it's all predetermined. Whether it's you or us, we are merely characters set within a story, nothing more."
"All things in existence are merely background props in this story. And Ye Ling, you... the sole Emperor Ancestor, are the protagonist. Everything must revolve around you. Without you, this world will cease to function."
"This world exists because of you, and it can perish because of you. You are the world's sole favorite. No matter what choice you make, the outcome will always favor you. No matter what enemy you face, you will ultimately emerge victorious."
Ye Ling remained silent.
Evil pressed on, "It is precisely because of your unique advantage that if you wish to repair this world, you will surely succeed."
Ye Ling listened to Evil's words in silence, then asked, "What evidence do you have for what you say?"
Evil chuckled lightly. "Your very existence is the best proof... Ye Ling, think carefully. From the moment you returned to Earth until now, have you truly overcome every tribulation on your own?"
"Admittedly, you are an exceptional individual. But the fundamental reason you've reached this point is not solely due to your own excellence, nor is it due to the hidden assistance from Good and me. It is the invisible hand that permeates all of existence, manipulating destiny."
"Good and I, rather than endlessly restarting the three thousand universes and selecting an Emperor Ancestor, are waiting for the true Emperor Ancestor to appear, for the story to begin."
"Ye Ling, you are the favored one." Evil presented the book, corrupted by garbled code and containing the void's worldview, to Ye Ling. "If you don't believe me, inject your power into the void and attempt to purify it. You will then discover... no matter what you do, your wishes will come true."
"Wishes come true..."
Ye Ling murmured the words, looking at the book before him, corrupted by garbled code. He instinctively placed his hand on its cover.
In that instant, Ye Ling connected with the void. His spirit felt as though it had journeyed through the void, finally bringing the primordial chaos into his sight.
At this moment, he saw everyone he cared about.
Instinctively, Ye Ling attempted to channel his power into the void, to mend the garbled code... and his power, like an advanced form of creation energy, easily repaired the void.
When Ye Ling came to his senses, the book containing the void's worldview in his hand was completely renewed, the crimson garbled code gone.
The void had been purified by him with such ease.
Evil watched Ye Ling with a smile. "Kid, you've seen your own power, haven't you? Now, not just the void, but all worlds within the Pure White are waiting for you to save them." Da Feng Novel Network
Ye Ling looked at Evil and asked, "What must I do?"
Evil replied, "As I said, this world favors you. If you want to do it, you can. Therefore, there is no fixed method for you to save everything. Just act according to your deepest inner thoughts, and that will be enough."
"Act according to my deepest inner thoughts?"
Ye Ling muttered to himself. After hearing Evil's words, an idea truly formed in his mind.
Fuse with the void artifact, then use the world to decompose himself, spreading his power throughout the Pure White and eradicating the garbled code.
Although Ye Ling didn't know if this would succeed, he had a peculiar feeling that by doing so, he would indeed save everything.
"So... it's sacrificing myself to save everything?" Ye Ling murmured, then let out a light laugh. "This story is truly abysmal."
Evil responded, "Regardless of how this story concludes, we exist because of it. And only you, Ye Ling, can bring this story to a close."
"Only after you conclude the story will the invisible hand that controls everything disappear, and everything in the world will finally find release."
"So, kid, what do you intend to do?"
"Will you watch these garbled codes devour everything, or will you follow your deepest inner thoughts and save it all?"
Ye Ling smiled. "This seems to offer me a choice, but in reality... do I have a choice?"
"While I don't reject the idea of sacrificing myself to save the world, I have one thing I don't understand."
Evil inquired, "What is it?"
Ye Ling asked, "Where is my master? Where is he?"
"You mean Good?"
Upon hearing Ye Ling's question, Evil shook his head and sighed. "As expected, you are a clever boy."
"Very well. I never intended for things to be resolved so easily."
As Evil finished speaking, a rune sword materialized above Ye Ling and descended with great force!
Ye Ling's expression remained unchanged as his body moved on its own, effortlessly dodging the attack.
Ye Ling was not surprised by Evil's action, asking, "So, are you going to make a move on me now?"
Evil spread his hands. "What choice do I have? If I give any excuse for Good's disappearance, you likely wouldn't believe me. And if I were to directly say that Good and I had a disagreement, and I've trapped him, you probably wouldn't believe me either."
"Since that's the case, rather than wasting more words trying to convince you, why don't we fight? Let me be the one to conclude this on your behalf."
Ye Ling questioned, "If you intended to attack me from the start, why did you use the heart demon to fulfill me? Wouldn't it have been easier to attack me directly and kill me then?"
Evil replied, "Ye Ling, many things... their effects are not immediately apparent after they are done. We must always maintain patience."
"Come on, Ye Ling... your strength is now on par with mine. Let me experience the thrill of fighting the protagonist once more."