A complete concept-level outfit, not even sparing the red-clad female ghost.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's begin."

A smile appeared on Zhou Tian's lips.

He stood up, walked to the center of the room, and opened his arms.

That posture was like welcoming an embrace.

Hongyi was stunned.

"Are you...are you sure?"

"This is a complete invasion! Once it starts, there's no turning back!"

Even if you're not afraid of me hurting you, what if...?

Hongyi looked at Zhou Tian, ​​her dark eyes filled with disbelief.

"There's no 'what if'."

"I said, let's begin."

Zhou Tian interrupted her, his tone calm and resolute.

Hongyi opened her mouth, but ultimately swallowed her words.

She looked into Zhou Tian's eyes, and there was no fear, no hesitation there.

There was only an almost arrogant self-confidence.

This confidence made Hongyi feel a strange palpitation.

"Okay... alright."

She took a deep breath and then slowly floated to Zhou Tian's side.

The two were less than half a meter apart.

Zhou Tian could clearly see Hong Yi's pale and delicate face.

You can see your own reflection in her dark eyes.

"Close your eyes and relax your mind."

"Don't resist, let my power enter your body."

Hongyi said softly.

Zhou Tian closed his eyes as instructed.

The next second, he felt a cold touch on his forehead.

It was Hongyi's hand.

That pale, slender hand with dark red nails gently pressed against his brow.

Immediately afterwards, an indescribable chill surged in from the point of contact!

That wasn't physical cold.

Rather, it is a chilling cold that acts directly on the depths of the soul!

It's like someone stuffed a block of ice that's been frozen for ten thousand years directly into your brain!

"hiss!"

Zhou Tian couldn't help but gasp.

He could feel the chill spreading rapidly from between his eyebrows throughout his body.

Wherever it went, blood seemed to freeze, muscles stiffened, and even thinking became sluggish.

Is this the corruption of a vengeful ghost?

That's really scary.

If it were an ordinary person, they would probably have had a mental breakdown in that instant.

But Zhou Tian did not.

He just frowned, and then...

[Ding! An external supernatural force has been detected attempting to invade the host!]

[Analysis in progress... Analysis complete.]

[Intrusion Source: Class A Fiend "Rainbow Robe" (marked).]

Threat Level: None.

[Do you allow this force to establish a connection with the host?]

A system notification sounded in my mind.

Zhou Tian's heart stirred.

This means that he can actively accept the power of the rainbow without worrying about being devoured.

"allow."

Zhou Tian silently recited this in his heart.

Almost simultaneously, the chill changed.

It no longer attempts to erode or destroy.

Instead, it's like a stream that has found its home, gently flowing into the body's core.

It was still cold, but no longer biting.

On the contrary, it has a strange...comfortable feeling?

It's like suddenly jumping into a cool swimming pool on a hot summer day.

Zhou Tian could feel that power flowing through his limbs and bones, eventually converging at his chest.

There, it seemed, was now filled with a cold vortex.

At the center of the vortex is the presence of Rainbow Robe.

"This...this is..."

Hongyi's voice rang in Zhou Tian's mind, filled with obvious astonishment.

She could feel her power successfully entering Zhou Tian's body.

According to the normal procedure, she should take the lead next.

It begins to erode the human's soul, eventually turning him into its vessel.

but.

No.

Nothing happened.

Her power did enter Zhou Tian's body, but it was like a stone sinking into the sea, without causing the slightest ripple.

No, it didn't disappear without a trace.

More like...

He was locked in a transparent cage.

She could sense the existence of that cage, and she could feel the connection she had established with Zhou Tian.

But this connection is completely beyond her control!

"What happened?"

Hongyi tried to mobilize her power to influence Zhou Tian's consciousness.

But the next second, an invisible suppressive force surged from all directions, locking her consciousness firmly!

"Hmm!"

Hongyi let out a muffled groan.

She was horrified to discover that she had no control over her body.

Instead, even their own movements were restricted!

It was as if... there was an invisible rope tied around her neck.

The other end of the rope was held in Zhou Tian's hand.

"This is impossible..."

Rainbow Robe murmured to herself.

At that moment, Zhou Tian slowly opened his eyes.

A faint red glint flashed deep within his pupils.

fleeting.

"Feels good."

Zhou Tian flexed his fingers and a smile appeared on his lips.

He could clearly feel that a new power had been added to his body.

Cold and eerie, yet perfectly attuned.

With just a thought, this power will operate according to his will.

At the same time, he could also sense the presence of the rainbow-clad figure.

It is not a physical existence, but a connection at the level of the soul.

Just like...

There's now a plugin that can be used at any time.

"What...what did you do to me?"

Hongyi's voice rang in Zhou Tian's mind, trembling noticeably.

Zhou Tian looked at her.

Hongyi remained in the position of pressing her hand against his brow.

But that pale face was now filled with terror and confusion.

"It's nothing."

"I just let you hack into my system the way you suggested."

"only."

"It seems the result is a little different from what you expected?"

Zhou Tian smiled.

Hongyi bit her lower lip.

It's more than just different!

This is a world of difference!

A normal ghost tamer commands fierce ghosts.

It sounds like humans are in control.

But in reality, the power of the vengeful spirit is constantly eroding its host.

It's like two people riding a horse together, but it looks like the human is controlling the reins.

But the horse could go berserk at any moment and throw the rider off.

But what about Zhou Tian?

This is not control.

This is slavery!

Hongyi could feel that the connection between herself and Zhou Tian was completely one-way.

Zhou Tian can draw upon her power at any time.

I can sense her state.

And she could do nothing but passively accept it.

It can't even disconnect!

"You...you've become my master?"

Hongyi's voice carried a hint of despair.

Zhou Tian raised an eyebrow.

"That sounds right."

Zhou Tian walked up to Hong Yi and reached out to pat her head.

The movements were very gentle, like petting a pet.

"Don't worry, you won't be treated badly if you stay with me."

Hongyi did not speak.

What else could she say?

At this point, resistance is pointless.

Zhou Tian stopped teasing her.

He closed his eyes and began to carefully sense the power belonging to the Rainbow Robe within his body.

Soon, two clear pieces of information about his abilities surfaced in his mind.

[Ability 1: Crimson Ghost Domain]

[Effect: Unfolds a supernatural domain centered on the user, the range of which increases with strength. Within this domain, Rainbow Robe can distort space, create illusions, teleport, and significantly enhance other abilities. The domain itself also possesses powerful suppressive and corrosive effects.]