Right now.

Li Ming remained expressionless, maintaining a positive attitude even in this extremely terrifying and oppressive environment.

This is a good opportunity to temper our will and be reborn from the ashes.

"hehe."

The voice of the Underworld Emperor rang out, breaking the deathly silence of the darkness, carrying with it mockery and contempt:

"You're too arrogant. Do you think that because your spiritual cultivation is perfect and flawless, no one can do anything to you?"

"But do you know that this is a technique personally taught by the Demon Ancestor, the Soul-Seizing and Heaven-Swapping Technique? Even the will of Heaven can be suppressed, let alone a mere martial artist like you?"

Perhaps feeling that victory was assured, Hades recklessly revealed many things.

In his previous life, he was a king of the demonic path, a peerless master who had achieved great success in the demonic path. In this life, he has gained immense wealth and power, and has taken control of the underworld, becoming the most outstanding master in the world. It can be said that, apart from the very few who stand at the pinnacle of all heavens, he is the strongest.

Even those at the Four Emperors level are treated with respect when they arrive in the Underworld!

However, he was not satisfied, especially since he was about to relinquish this power and strength, which made it even more unacceptable to him.

Originally, he was wary of the great power behind him and dared not act rashly, but after the Demon Ancestor's thought came to him, he began to have many ideas.

An idea also came to mind.

I can take his place!

As the most crucial person, once Li Ming occupies his body, he will become the greatest variable in countless years. He can not only transform into the ancestor of martial arts and gain the recognition of all living beings, but also use the supreme power of this body to subdue the Heavenly Emperor, achieve the highest level, and transcend in one fell swoop!

"Then come on over!"

Li Ming coldly uttered a sentence, then closed his eyes.

All that he experienced in his two lifetimes combined is definitely less than a fraction of what others go through, but unfortunately, he's a cheat code.

Moreover, he now has a pretty good idea of ​​what the panel is all about, and he understands even more why he has such incredible luck and fortuitous encounters.

Even if he wasn't the kind of ruthless person who could sever all emotions and desires, that wouldn't be a weakness. The Underworld Emperor wasn't qualified to break through his mind!

"Joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, hate, desire... all these are thoughts, all are inner demons!"

The Underworld Emperor recited an obscure and difficult-to-understand incantation, and at that moment, boundless demonic energy gathered together and surged into Li Ming's body, rushing into his mind.

This is the purest demonic energy, enough to turn an entire ancient world into a demonic realm. Even an immortal golden immortal would not be spared. He refused to believe that it could not extinguish Li Ming's will.

Rumble~

The surging demonic energy poured into his body, seemingly trying to paint Li Ming's physical body and soul with a pitch-black color.

They even attempted to use this to erase Li Ming's will and usurp his position.

"Um?"

Li Ming opened his eyes to a familiar ceiling.

This is the Great Xuanqing Stone City, and the old trees outside the gate are rustling in the wind.

He was a constable in this remote town. His martial arts skills were average. He was only able to become a constable because of his clean background and the need to recruit a lot of new constables.

Looking at this familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar environment, Li Ming felt as if he were in a dream.

"It feels like it's been ages since I've been here."

He touched his forehead, as if recalling some memories from his dream.

In his dream, he was an unparalleled genius who walked out of a small town, killing gods and demons alike, slaying stars, splitting the earth, and traversing heaven and earth—he was omnipotent.

Was it a dream?

Li Ming clenched the muscles in his arm, then punched the air forcefully:

"Six Paths of Reincarnation Fist!"

There was only the sound of something cutting through the air; there was no earth-shattering power.

"Cough cough."

Li Ming coughed, breaking the awkward silence.

Then he set off to go to the government office, as he had to go to work!

After finishing the meal.

Not long after, he received an order to hunt down the criminal!

This time, the constables were all wiped out...

At the same time, the fire in Li Ming's heart seemed to have dimmed considerably.

I woke up again.

Splash~

The rain poured down, shrouding the city in a hazy mist, while neon lights shone in the corners of the city.

His name is Li Ming, an ordinary person from China.

Standing by the window, watching the raindrops slide off the antenna, he felt a pang of nostalgia.

He went into his bedroom, sat down at the table, turned on his computer, and wanted to play games.

"Tsk."

After slowly browsing through the rows of best-selling items, Li Ming sighed softly:

"This dream is too unreal."

With a soft sigh, a roar echoed through the world.

Everything in sight became an illusion, as if a program had crashed. The next second, the void trembled and space cracked.

The place where he was located also became a mysterious space.

There is a huge celestial book here. Even a wisp of its aura is like a vast ocean, so oppressive that people can hardly move, as if the whole world cannot contain it.

Beneath the heavenly book, a blurry figure vaguely emerged, standing there as if it could suppress all the heavens!

Upon seeing Li Ming arrive, the figure seemed to sense something and looked at Li Ming with a hint of joy.

"Impossible, how could something like this exist here... Damn it!"

The Underworld Emperor was initially suspicious, but then he couldn't help but start cursing.

The next moment, boundless demonic energy surged once more, attempting to engulf Li Ming again.

A single thought can give rise to countless demons.

Even gods who have severed their seven emotions and six desires will still have thoughts, which can trigger inner demons, let alone ordinary mortals.

"Inner demons?"

Li Ming sighed slightly.

He is not the kind of person who is devoid of emotions and desires. Having cultivated along the way, it is impossible for him to make the most perfect decisions all the time. He retreats when he should retreat, and he does not suppress his emotions when he is angry. He kills when he should kill, and he never hesitates.

The current proliferation of demons seems perfectly reasonable.

The stronger a person is, the more terrifying their inner demons become.

According to legend, the Demon Ancestor was actually the demonic thought of the Heavenly Emperor that had been severed.

The so-called "severing the three corpses, eliminating the five thieves, and eradicating the seven emotions and six desires" is something that many powerful beings would do.

However, Li Ming smiled calmly and took a step forward, as if dancing with the demon.

This inner demon is nothing more than a thought of his; how can it be overcome?

"Inner demons are also the true self!"

Li Ming's heart was as hard as stone; not a multitude of thoughts could sway him.

With each step taken, countless inner demons dissipate.

In the end, only one being remained, whose face and figure were exactly the same as Li Ming's. The other party was dressed in black and was the embodiment of his inner demon.

"Do you... want to fight me?"

The inner demon's gaze was as deep and cold as an icy abyss as he met Li Ming's eyes.

"Slaying one's inner demons is not the path to perfection."

Li Ming murmured.

Who said desire is wrong?

Joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness—aren't they all forms of power?

How can people become stronger without these driving forces?

Li Ming remained calm as the two of them took a step forward simultaneously, becoming one with each other.

"this……"

The Underworld Emperor trembled slightly; none of this was something he had expected.

These inner demons arose from his power and can be said to be the fruits of his accumulation. The inner demon incarnation was a monster formed by absorbing the original demonic energy. Li Ming's actions can be said to have caused him to lose both his wife and his general.

This nearly shattered his Dao heart.