To be honest, given Yu Mu's current state, both physically and mentally, he cannot support the mobilization of a power that should not appear at this time in a short period.
Unless he no longer values his life.
But what of it? He understands Ye Tian's caution too well. This time he did not come to kill Ye Tian; he simply wanted to give him a little, minor discomfort.
Everything matched up; he once wanted to hide but ultimately could not escape. Moreover, Yu Mu has never been someone who silently suffers losses.
"You really have benefited from me."
Yu Mu also stared directly at Ye Tian and suddenly kicked him hard in the abdomen! That powerful physical strength instantly bent Ye Tian's body into a large shrimp shape!
Then, another swift slap landed on Ye Tian's face, using all his strength to knock Ye Tian down to the ground.
The 43-size boots stomped wildly on Ye Tian's head, each stomp hitting flesh!
"Did I say not to provoke me?! Do you have no memory?! Do you have no memory!! Have I ever told you not to say you weren't warned! Have I?!"
Ye Tian indeed had some backbone; even with blood oozing out from being stomped, he remained silent and coldly stared at Yu Mu, looking like an injured beast.
After about fifteen minutes, Yu Mu finally let out a breath, while Ye Tian was left gasping for breath. After all, at this moment, Ye Tian was still very weak, and the ancient spirit cat was also injured in the Pure Spirit Spring; he was no match for Yu Mu...
The bloodied soles of his shoes were wiped clean on Ye Tian's body, and his voice showed no signs of exertion after intense movement: "If you are unconvinced, bring whatever means you have."
After saying this, he flicked his sleeve and left Ye Tian with a backlit silhouette. Only then did Ye Tian grit his teeth in anger, with murderous intent filling his eyes!
"Smack!!"
But before he could fully rise, Yu Mu suddenly turned around and delivered another slap! Ye Tian's head immediately buzzed.
Something was off... Yu Mu was very strange! It was clear that he knew his secrets but could not expose them; there were countless ways to conceal them.
But now... Yu Mu had planted a seed of fear in his heart! That shadow... could not be dispelled.
...
After leaving the Ziyun Hall, Yu Mu felt refreshed.
In his previous life, he had been too oppressed—what righteous path in the world? What sect loyalty? Those were the most worthless things.
In this life... letting go of those insignificant things—only then could one truly roam freely and enjoy life. Perhaps that was what truly deserved the title of Demon Emperor.
He could feel Xiao Yu's resentment, Ye Tian's murderous intent, and the inexplicable emotions from Zi Li and Liu He, but so what?
Returning to the cultivation room, he saw Yun Buqi with closed eyes, seemingly in deep meditation. Yu Mu also sat cross-legged beside him; the old man's aura always gave an inexplicable sense of stability.
His consciousness fully returned to his soul deep within the sea of consciousness. The Dao Seedling looked somewhat wilted; Yu Mu's soul was not as powerful as before but had stabilized much more.
"Show yourself."
Yu Mu flicked the leaves of the Dao Seedling, and instantly, the embodiment of the Dao Spirit appeared above the seedling.
"Your Majesty, what is it?"
It spoke with a hint of resentment; it still hadn't recovered from that heavenly punishment!
And it was still absorbing its power! Absorbing it desperately! If it weren't for seeing that Yu Mu was preparing to deal with Ye Tian, it really wouldn't want to see Yu Mu's face...
"I can help you kill Ye Tian."
"Your Majesty finally sees it clearly; this is the undefeated Demon Emperor." The Dao Spirit clasped its hands in respect.
"You possess complete memories and can completely plunder his opportunities and wear down his fortune. After all, fortune is not omnipotent; there will always be low points."
"When his heavenly fortune is exhausted, he will merely be a somewhat talented cultivator. If Your Majesty wants to kill or mutilate him, it will only take a thought."
"What can you help me with?"
"Your Majesty is mistaken; our lives are intertwined—what is there to worry about?"
The Dao Spirit clapped its hands: "However, after time rewinds due to some different decisions made by Your Majesty compared to the last life, future events are unpredictable. If Your Majesty truly wants a perfect outcome, I cannot do that."
"Is there anything in this world that is completely perfect?"
Yu Mu nodded and sighed: "Though you are plotting against me, without you, my master probably couldn't have held on for so long in the Demon Departure Realm."
"You still have a heart."
The Dao Spirit hesitated for a moment: "Once I return to my peak state, I will definitely bestow blessings upon Your Majesty."
"Empty words."
Yu Mu scoffed: "Pleasant cooperation."
"Pleasant cooperation indeed, Your Majesty."
As the figure of the Dao Spirit transformed into flowing light and reintegrated into the Dao Seedling, Yu Mu's consciousness slowly returned to his body. He had merely come to confirm something with the Dao Spirit.
He gently placed his right hand over his heart and felt how vibrant his heartbeat was now—full of life.
Was it really just because of this matter that he decided to set out again? To save this world? Was it truly just because there were those who loved him and whom he loved in this world?
Or perhaps it was ultimately difficult for passionate blood to cool down. He still remembered... once drifting as a remnant soul watching this world shatter. His dead heart still hurt so much.
The Demon Lord spoke correctly; he... was never suited for the path of demonic cultivation; it was all forced upon him... forcing himself until he had no choice but to become a demon and fight for this world until the end with a demonic body.
"Follow your true heart; understand your true heart; prove your true heart."
He murmured in his heart while looking at his master beside him whose aura was stable and whose expression was serene.
"Yu Mu, go do what you should do and what you believe is right. In this life... you are not alone."
Yes, not alone.
There was even an additional touch of lush vitality in his sea of consciousness!
At this moment, it was this vitality—this was the Dao Spirit! Its power was also recovering.
It should not exist in this world; its power came from Yu Mu's strength and Ye Tian's weakness.
"It's still very difficult." The embodiment of the Dao Spirit frowned slightly.
Grabbing memories that had already dissipated from the river of time equated to bringing back a living life that had already fallen into a time that did not belong to her.
The Great Dao Spirit could easily do so but for its current self; the energy needed would be overwhelmingly massive!
"Demon Emperor, strive hard..."
The Dao Spirit murmured: "With your emotions integrated into me, I truly want to see what expressions those people will have when they return and how they will treat Ye Tian."
"This spirit... can do it!"
"My child of fortune; I just don't know... in this life what means you still have left that can ingratefully sacrifice me together. I don't know that Demon Emperor's debts will also be repaid by me together with you."
"You just wait; it won't be long."