These people's praise for You Shili lasted for five minutes.
Zhou Jie failed to bear the pressure and almost unleashed the thunder of divine punishment.
"Ahem, about that, almost done. Our mission is not as great as you claim. Spill the beans, what's the real deal?"
You Shili noticed Zhou Ji's discomfort and quickly straightened his expression, commanding imperiously.
"In response to the overseer's instructions, we are all actually Lu Nanyi."
The old woman still insisted on her story.
However, seeing the disapproval in You Shili's expression, the old woman quickly explained.
"The matter originated when Lu Nanyi was six years old. Please allow me to explain in detail."
The story is about a six-year-old child who woke up their abilities too early because of too much loneliness.
Six-year-old Lu Nanyi sat alone in the vast courtyard, gazing dreamily at the dark night sky.
Today was her birthday, yet she had no one by her side.
Loneliness enveloped the young Lu Nanyi's heart, prompting her to make a wish to the heavens, hoping for a good friend she could open up to.
So, that very night, as Lu Nanyi fell asleep, she unknowingly awakened.
She awakened to possess the ability to split her personality.
Whenever Lu Nanyi felt lonely or helpless, she would involuntarily split out a corresponding personality.
Like when she needed to speak, a personality that talked non-stop would split out.
Like when she needed family, a kind old lady personality would split out.
Or when bullied, a martial artist personality with super strength would split out.
Until Lu Nanyi grew to be fourteen years old, she had split into 14 different personalities with various abilities.
However, what neither Lu Nanyi nor her personalities expected was.
Initially responding to Lu Nanyi was not some deity or star from above.
It was a demon!
A demon of the six desires of human emotions!
A demon that feeds on loneliness and isolation!
That night, the demonic seed remained within Lu Nanyi's heart, growing quietly whenever she felt lonely or isolated.
The 14 personalities split represents the demonic seed growing 14 times.
As early as the tenth split, Lu Nanyi and her personalities had already noticed the abnormality in her body.
They started to do everything they could to suppress the growth of the demonic seed.
The eleventh personality emerged as a wise individual, bringing an answer to the problem that was no answer.
The simplest and most effective way to prevent Lu Nanyi from becoming a demon entirely is for all personalities to share the burden.
No matter how great the sorrow is in one person, when it is dispersed into 15 hearts, it will become insignificant.
However, what neither Lu Nanyi nor her personalities expected was.
The 14 personalities split had already made the demonic seed grow to a level that could no longer be ignored.
The demonic seed emits endless demonic aura at every moment.
It was absolutely not something that could be shared by just 14 personalities!
Every night, the personalities gather together to consume and share all the demonic aura.
Only by doing this, can they keep Lu Nanyi's spirit from being driven away, and can they prevent her from becoming a demon completely.
This is the scene that Zhou Ji and You Shili witnessed when they first entered.
Lu Nanyi will materialize the demonic aura into her own body, and the 14 personalities will share it together.
Although it looks blood-curdling, this is the only way Lu Nanyi can survive!
"Is there no way to completely eliminate it?"
Zhou Ji couldn't help but frown and ask, "Is there no way to completely eradicate it?"
"Or have or not!"
The old woman helplessly shook her head.
"To completely eradicate demonic energy, only the heavens can bring down divine thunder to completely disperse it."
"But to trigger divine retribution, it is necessary for Lu Nanyi to fully descend into demonhood."
"But once she is fully possessed by the demon, the thunderbolt of divine retribution will not cease until the demon is completely killed."
"This is a death spiral!"
To save Lu Nanyi, one must let her become a demon, but once she becomes a demon, she will be directly split to death by the heavenly law.
So, is this considered a rescue or not?
"Ghost messenger, we have heard that the underworld has a treasure called Taishan Seal. It is said that this seal can communicate with the heavenly law. I wonder..."
The old woman looked at You Shili with a beseeching gaze.
"Taishan Seal? That thing has been lost for nearly a century. Moreover, the underground emperor is nowhere to be found. Even if it were found, no one can drive it. This path is completely unworkable!"
You Shili's expression changed when he heard "Taishan Seal," but then he slowly explained.
As he spoke, You Shili gestured wildly, and his body moved slightly closer to Zhou Ji.
"Even so, we must find the Taishan Seal first!"
"Does the ghost messenger have any information about the Taishan Seal? If there is, I humbly beg for your guidance! As long as Lu Nanyi can be saved, I will die without regret!"
The old woman bowed down before You Shili in an act of deep respect.
Thirteen other personalities also kneeled down in unison.
"Haha!"
In front of the kneeling crowd, You Shili's expression suddenly changed, becoming extremely mocking and disdainful.
"What kind of wishful thinking are you thinking of? Not only does this supervisor not have the news about the Taishan Seal, even if I did, why would I tell you these guys who don't know their place?"
"If you still dare to dream of obtaining the Taishan Seal, who gave you the audacity?"
You Shili pulled Zhou Ji's arm and quickly stepped backward.
The sudden change was unexpected for Zhou Ji for a moment.
Caught off guard by the sudden turn of events, Zhou Ji was initially quite intrigued by their story.
He actually overlooked the importance of the Taishan Seal to the underworld!
And how would a child's split personality know about such a valuable artifact as the Taishan Seal?
That's too unreasonable!
"You think you can escape, Ghost Supervisor You Shili!"
The old woman's expression suddenly turned into an uncontrollable monster, revealing You Shili's true identity in one sentence.
"Who are you, old thing!"
You Shili didn't show any signs of nervousness, and simply looked straight at the old woman.
"I am the spirit demon!"
The old woman's demeanor abruptly changed.
The other 13 people were also instantly enveloped by a dense black mist, turning into 13 dark figures.
"It was you who caused the trouble!"
Zhou Ji finally realized that the black figures she saw this morning were no less than thirteen in number!
"Where is Lu Nanyi?"
Compared to the demon or not, Zhou Ji was more concerned about Lu Nanyi's condition.
If the story of these personalities is fake, then when did it start to be fake?
What is the true story?
"You mean this little girl?"
"Don't worry, she's doing well, just sleeping!"
The old woman waved her hand, and Lu Nanyi's true appearance was finally revealed on the bed.
The black substance entirely retreated from Lu Nanyi's body.
She revealed a pale and shining face, emaciated to the point of reflection.
"After all, this is the place where this supreme demon resides. How could I let her die?"
The spirit demon showed a row of eerie white teeth and snarled in a terrifying smile.
