I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 228: A glimpse of the power of inheritance, the inner demons are still there

The Black Demon King fled in panic, and the phantom of the Nine Suns True Lord also dissipated, leaving behind only a meaningful sentence that echoed in the valley: "Child, the demonic obstacles in your heart are too heavy..."

Ren Xiaoyao, however, had no time to care about these things. He was still trapped in the terrifying illusion created by his inner demon. All around him was an endless sea of blood, with bones piled up like mountains. A chilling wind blew, ghosts wailed, and wolves howled. Countless pairs of resentful eyes flickered in the darkness, as if to drag him into an endless abyss.

"Brother Xiaoyao! Brother Xiaoyao!..." Xia Lin's anxious voice came from a distance, like a ray of light in the darkness, which made Ren Xiaoyao's consciousness, which was about to collapse, become clearer.

He tried hard to open his eyes, but found himself still in that sea of blood. Those horrific scenes were like maggots in his bones, lingering and constantly eroding his will.

"Brother Xiaoyao, don't be confused by the inner demon! You must defeat it!" Xia Lin's voice came again, with firm belief and deep worry.

Ren Xiaoyao gritted his teeth, desperately trying to escape this terrifying illusion. He thought of Xia Lin's love for him, his master's expectations of him, and the responsibilities he shouldered, and a powerful force gradually ignited in his heart.

"I will not surrender!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, his inner Qi circulating frantically, trying to break free from the constraints of his inner demon. A sea of blood churned, ghosts wailed, and gods howled. Ren Xiaoyao felt as if his consciousness was being torn apart by pain.

"Brother Xiaoyao, calm down and feel the power deep in your heart!" Xia Lin's voice was like a bright light, guiding Ren Xiaoyao in the direction of progress.

Ren Xiaoyao took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He closed his eyes and focused all his attention deep within himself. Gradually, he felt a warm power flowing through him. It was his own power, the power of light and hope.

However, at this moment, an even more powerful dark force also emerged, crashing into his consciousness like a raging wave. Ren Xiaoyao groaned, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and the lake of his heart that had been about to calm down was once again stirred by a huge wave...

A disembodied voice suddenly rang out beside my ears: "Child, the inner demon stems from the fear and desire deep within your heart. Only by defeating it can you truly control the power of inheritance..."

The ethereal voice, like the soothing sound of an orchid in a valley, brought a sense of coolness to Ren Xiaoyao's chaotic mind. "Child, the inner demon stems from the fear and desire deep within your heart. Only by defeating it can you truly control the power of inheritance..."

Ren Xiaoyao struggled to open his eyes. The illusion of the sea of blood gradually faded, replaced by a misty mountaintop. A woman dressed in white, ethereal and ethereal, stood before him, radiating a soft glow.

"You are..." Ren Xiaoyao struggled to get up, but felt weak all over.

"I am the guardian of this ancient heritage. You may call me the Ethereal Fairy." The woman's voice was gentle, yet carried an undeniable authority. "Child, the power of the inheritance within you has awakened, but if you don't eliminate your inner demons, you will never be able to truly control it."

Ren Xiaoyao looked down at his hands. He could feel a powerful force surging within him, like an untamed wild horse, ready to spin out of control at any moment. "But this inner demon is too strong. I..."

The ethereal fairy smiled faintly, "The inner demons originate from within oneself, and must be overcome by oneself. What you fear and what you avoid will eventually become obstacles on your path forward."

At this moment, a chilling aura quietly approached. Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, a figure in a black robe slowly emerged, a sinister smile on his face.

"Hehehe, the power of inheritance is mine!" The Black Demon King's voice was like the cry of a night owl, chilling to the bone. Although he was repelled by the phantom of the Nine Suns True Lord, he was not seriously injured and had been secretly looking for an opportunity.

The ethereal fairy's face darkened. "Heisha, you still won't give up? You have been devoured by evil thoughts and are unworthy of the power of inheritance!"

"Stop talking nonsense!" A fierce light flashed in the eyes of the Black Demon King. "The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. Once I get the power of inheritance, I will be the master of this world!" After saying that, he flashed and turned into a black shadow and pounced towards Ren Xiaoyao, wanting to seize the inheritance while he was weak.

"Don't even think about it!" The ethereal fairy shouted softly, and waved the whisk in her hand. A ray of white light forced the Black Demon King back.

"Humph, you think you can stop me?" Although the Black Demon King was forced to retreat, he had no intention of giving up. He swept his eyes viciously over Ren Xiaoyao and the Ethereal Fairy, and suddenly laughed wildly towards the sky, "Hahaha, I know, the entrance to the inheritance is..."

His laughter stopped abruptly, and his gaze fixed on a certain spot, a greedy glint in his eyes, as if he had discovered some shocking secret...

The Black Demon King's words were like a flash of lightning, splitting the fog in Ren Xiaoyao's mind. The entrance to the inheritance! Could this be the ultimate goal he'd been desperately pursuing? A strong desire surged within him, nearly devouring him. But he immediately realized this desire was too intense, too strong to be his own.

"This is your inner demon. It feeds on what you desire most, tempting you, and eventually devouring you completely." The voice of the ethereal fairy sounded in her ears, but it seemed as if there was a thick barrier between them.

Ren Xiaoyao wanted to respond, but found himself mired in a quagmire. His inner demons transformed into his deepest fears, dragging him into a dark abyss. He watched the fruits of his laborious training go up in flames, and saw the people he cherished most leave him one by one. In the end, he was left alone, sinking in despair...

"No! This isn't real!" Ren Xiaoyao struggled painfully, trying to escape this terrifying illusion. He mobilized the power of his inheritance to fight against the erosion of his inner demon, but the inner demon clung to him like a thorn in his flesh.

"Give up, you can't escape." The inner demon whispered in his ear, full of temptation and bewitchment, "Accept your fate, surrender to me, and you will get everything you want."

"Shut up!" Ren Xiaoyao roared. He would not give in to his inner demons, nor would he abandon his beliefs. He tried hard to recall his past experiences, the days and nights he had fought side by side with his companions, the moments he had fought to protect the justice in his heart. These memories turned into tiny starlights, illuminating the dark abyss.

"Do you think these false memories can defeat me?" The inner demon sneered, "Everything you cherish will eventually leave you. Only power is eternal!"

"No! I absolutely don't believe it!" A raging fire ignited in Ren Xiaoyao's heart. He clenched his fists and punched the darkness before him. "What I pursue is not only strength, but also protection and hope!"

His fist seemed to shatter something, and the darkness before his eyes began to dissipate, but the voice of his inner demon still echoed in his ears: "Do you really believe it? Can you really defeat me?"

Just as Ren Xiaoyao was about to be devoured by his inner demons once again, a warm power emerged from the depths of his heart. This power was so familiar, yet so strange. It seemed to come from ancient times, carrying an eternal and unchanging will, slowly flowing through his meridians...

"This is..." The ethereal fairy's eyes widened as she stared at the scene in disbelief, muttering to herself, "Could it be..."

This warm power flowed through Ren Xiaoyao's body like a clear spring, dissipating the chill of his inner demon wherever it touched. His previously chaotic consciousness gradually became clearer under the nourishment of this power, and the terrifying scenes conjured by his inner demon began to blur, eventually shattering like bubbles.

"This power... could it be...?" The ethereal fairy covered her lips, her beautiful eyes filled with shock. As the guardian of the inheritance, she was naturally familiar with this power, but she had never expected it to appear in this way at this moment.

Sensing the astonishing changes taking place within him, Ren Xiaoyao's heart once again lit up with hope. He clenched his fists, feeling the warm power coursing through him. Though weak, it was like a bright light in the darkness, illuminating his path forward.

"Inner demon, you won't succeed!" Ren Xiaoyao roared, mobilizing this new strength and struggling to resist the erosion of the inner demon.

The inner demon obviously hadn't expected this power to appear, and roared in disbelief and shock, "This is impossible! How could you possibly use this power? This is impossible!"

"Nothing is impossible!" Ren Xiaoyao's voice exploded like thunder. "My life is in my own hands. My destiny is in my own hands!"

The power of inheritance and the power of the inner demon clashed fiercely within Ren Xiaoyao. He felt as if he were in the midst of a raging sea, threatened to be swallowed by the waves at any moment. But he gritted his teeth and persevered, for he had one conviction in his heart: he would never succumb to his inner demons. He would go on to find the people he wanted to protect and complete his unfinished mission!

At this moment, a beautiful face suddenly appeared in Ren Xiaoyao's mind. Those lively eyes were like the brightest stars in the night sky, looking at him gently.

"Brother Xiaoyao..."

Charlene's voice?

Hearing this familiar voice, Ren Xiaoyao's heart trembled, and the warm power seemed to grow stronger. He felt like he had grabbed a life-saving straw, desperately trying to hold on to this warmth...

"No! Don't listen to her! She's fake! It's all fake!" The inner demon screamed madly, trying to stop Ren Xiaoyao. However, it was too late. Ren Xiaoyao's eyes gradually became firm. He slowly stretched out his hand, as if to touch the unreachable starlight, and murmured: "Lin'er, wait for me..."

The ethereal fairy watched this scene anxiously, wanting to help but not knowing where to start. She could only pray silently in her heart: I must succeed...