You promised yourself to be a caged bird, but you became the supreme young master?

How did you know I existed?

"He's only in the Body Refinement Realm, he doesn't even possess divine sense yet."

The ethereal, gender-neutral voice seemed almost unbelievable.

"Oh, it must be because of the causal relationship between you and the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant!"

In just a split second, the owner of the voice realized what was happening and said with certainty.

Lu Heng remained silent, because the other party's guess was indeed correct.

If it weren't for the existence of the panel and the causal relationship, he would never have been able to discover the remnant soul within the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant.

"Since you can sense my presence, young man, do you need my help?"

"If it weren't for the innate essence within you, I probably wouldn't have had the chance to wake up." The ethereal voice continued.

Lu Heng had already realized that the ethereal voice was not coming from inside the room, but rather seemed to be directly reflected in his mind.

One thing to be thankful for is...

The remnant soul currently does not seem to have the ability to read his thoughts.

Otherwise, there would be no need to ask.

And perhaps it was because of his connection with the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant that the remnant soul was able to communicate with him.

This is the feedback Lu Heng received through the panel on the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant.

Even though his soul was already incomplete and could only slumber in the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant, it was already quite absurd that he could still have consciousness and communicate with him!

Lu Heng found it hard to imagine what realm the remnant soul within the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant had been in its previous life.

It is important to know that if a person's soul is damaged or they are born with a defective soul, they will either become mentally impaired or become a vegetable.

Even a True Immortal of Spirit Refinement, or even a higher realm, would likely not fare well if only a wisp of a soul remained.

It is absolutely impossible to remain sober.

"No need..." Lu Heng shook his head and answered decisively.

With his control panel, as long as he proceeds step by step, he is destined to become invincible.

There is naturally no need to accept help from a mysterious, remnant soul.

Besides, was the help really given out of kindness?!

Lu Heng muttered to himself.

That's not necessarily true!

The origin of the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant is only mentioned in a few words on the panel: "The Heavenly Demon Sect's most precious treasure!"

If nothing unexpected happens, the so-called Heavenly Demon Sect should be the same demonic sect that disappeared in Qingzhou thousands of years ago.

The secret realm of Qinghe City is a legacy left behind by this sect.

The so-called demonic sects naturally represent the lineage of demonic cultivators.

In this world, no matter how much darkness lies beneath the surface of the glamorous facade of aristocratic families and righteous sects, one thing remains constant:

That is a demonic sect, and demonic cultivators should be killed by everyone!

Aristocratic families and righteous sects at least consider sustainability, but demonic sects and demonic cultivators are destined to choose to exploit resources to the point of exhaustion, leaving nothing but desolation in their wake.

The remnant soul of this powerful being, who was sleeping in the treasure of the Heavenly Demon Sect, is probably also inextricably linked to the Heavenly Demon Sect.

They are most likely from the Heavenly Demon Sect.

"No need, young man. You should know how amazing it is that I can maintain consciousness even when I'm just a wisp of a soul."

That's a level that even your family can only look up to!

Even after thousands of years, I believe the value of this level of expertise will not diminish in the slightest.

The ethereal voice seemed surprised that Lu Heng would refuse so directly, and said with some astonishment.

Based on the ethereal voice's observations over the past few days, Lu Heng, who by chance became entangled with the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant, possessed a wisp of innate essence of unknown origin.

But at least for now, the boy on the surface is just a lucky one whose bloodline has reverted to its ancestral form and whose bloodline talent is only partially awakened.

Because of his family's separation from the main branch and lack of background, he was not valued by the family.

Not only did he have to be someone's follower, but he was also pressured by a good-for-nothing using his power because of his chance to obtain a spot in the secret realm.

Even if they ultimately didn't hand over the spot in the secret realm, they still lost the possibility of entering the so-called inner academy.

It can be said that there is almost no possibility of achieving a realm beyond the Qi Refining Secret Realm.

From his perspective before his death, being a caged bird was enough to limit Lu Heng's potential until his death.

The ethereal voice, based on the observations over the past few days, was certain that Lu Heng was definitely not the kind of person who would be content with nothing.

All our current actions are merely a temporary retreat in the face of reality.

If one day the momentum rises, perhaps it will be able to leap over the dragon gate!

If that's the case, then he shouldn't have refused my help.

"You chose to refuse because you don't trust me, young man."

The ethereal voice spoke directly and decisively.

"I once read a book that recorded some things about the major sects and aristocratic families in Qingzhou over thousands of years."

"One of them is a sect called the Heavenly Demon Sect, whose most treasured heirloom is called the Heavenly Demon Jade Pendant." Lu Heng didn't answer directly, but said quietly.

"So you suspect I'm from the Heavenly Demon Sect, suspect I'm a demonic cultivator." After a long silence, the ethereal voice finally appeared again.

Lu Heng chose to remain silent.

What could he say? Facing such a powerful being whose level of attainment was unknown in his previous life, it would not be a wise choice to easily offend him with words.

"Your guess is correct. I am indeed a member of the Heavenly Demon Sect, and I was once a demonic cultivator."

I hadn't planned to say anything, but I didn't expect to expose my background so easily.

Young man, you are very smart.

But you should also know that the Heavenly Demon Sect disappeared overnight thousands of years ago.

In reality, there are probably very few rumors left about the Heavenly Demon Sect.

The Heavenly Demon Sect is not actually a legitimate demonic sect.

But there's no point in saying more, young man, you probably won't believe me easily anyway.

"In that case, let's make a deal!" the ethereal voice said again.

"What kind of deal?" Lu Heng asked calmly.

"Is that really how it is?"

What a stubborn young man...

Originally, the help I offered wouldn't have been unconditional; there were conditions attached.

The requirement is that I give you help, but you must also help me find rare and precious treasures related to the soul and even the reshaping of the body.

I will also pass on all the traditions of the Heavenly Demon Sect to you, and at the same time, I will devote all my efforts to guiding you.

With your cautious nature, you probably wouldn't be willing to accept the Heavenly Demon Sect's legacy.

As for turning help into a transaction, it means that when you need it, you can choose to exchange it with me for an equivalent amount. I will not choose to take advantage of your misfortune.

On this point, I can swear an oath of faith.

The ethereal voice spoke slowly and gently, surprisingly easy to talk to.

Or perhaps it's more accurate to say that for such a powerful being whose lifespan is unknown, there is never any lack of patience to wait for something.

At the same time, the ethereal voice never doubted whether Lu Heng needed her help.

"No problem..." Fate's gifts always come with a price tag, which is why Lu Heng chose to refuse.

But the ethereal voice directly revealed his bottom line, leaving him with no reason to refuse.