Similar Past??

[Detected that one of them is in inner turmoil and unstable dao heart]

[Detected that one of them harbors bad intentions towards other]

[Failed to fulfill the second requirement]

[Your attempt to enter the tomb is rejected]

Upon hearing the mysterious voice from within the portal, both Ye Fan and Ji Rongmei were struck by shock.

For Ye Fan, it felt as though a thunderbolt had pierced through him as he listened to the solemn words resonating from the depths of the tomb.

Meanwhile, Ji Rongmei found herself equally astounded.

The cave appeared to possess a power far beyond her expectations.

The fact that this ancient tomb could perceive their inner turmoil and detect the presence of bad intentions between them was astonishing.

Such abilities were typically reserved for powerhouses of the upper realm, making it seemingly impossible for a place in the lower realm to possess such capabilities.

As Xiao Chen slowly approached Ye Fan, who lay prone on the ground, a mocking smile played on his lips.

"Haha, did you truly believe you could deceive me, Junior Brother Ye?" he taunted.

"Your futile struggle and delusional act were quite entertaining to watch."

Upon hearing Xiao Chen's words, Ye Fan who was still reeling from the shock of the revelation, clenched his teeth in frustration.

"Did you know about the test from the very beginning?" he demanded, his realization dawning upon him.

He couldn't shake the feeling that he had been played right into Xiao Chen's hands.

Unwilling to accept his defeat, Ye Fan quickly sought to justify his actions.

"Hmph, if it weren't for the treasure map, you would be the one left crying at the entrance of the tomb," he retorted, attempting to salvage his wounded pride.

Xiao Chen and Ji Rongmei couldn't help but inwardly scoff at Ye Fan's feeble attempt to deflect blame.

It was clear to them that Ye Fan's denial stemmed from his refusal to accept defeat.

After all, a true test aimed to select a suitable successor, and if the conditions were already outlined in the treasure map, it could hardly be considered a genuine trial.

With disdainful shakes of their heads, Xiao Chen and Ji Rongmei silently dismissed Ye Fan's excuses.

Ye Fan who was seething with killing intent in his heart, couldn't shake the thought that the tomb required two people to enter.

Immediately with a feigned air of resignation, he turned to Xiao Chen, his heart heavy with defeat.

"You can inform your companion to step out now that I have been bested," Ye Fan declared, his words laced with bitterness.

Xiao Chen had already become his heart demon, and anyone associated with him was now considered a mortal enemy.

With his question, Ye Fan sought to bait Xiao Chen into revealing the identity of his companion.

Upon hearing Ye Fan's words, Xiao Chen burst into laughter, his amusement evident in his mocking tone.

"Haha, Junior Brother Ye, do you truly consider yourself a skilled actor with such a pitiful performance?" he scoffed.

"And as for my companion," Xiao Chen continued, a smirk playing on his lips, "someone in distress doesn't necessarily need to know."

With a final glance filled with disdain, Xiao Chen regarded Ye Fan as though he were nothing but a fool.

As Ye Fan listened to Xiao Chen's derision, he felt the urge to retaliate, knowing full well that Xiao Chen couldn't harm him under the protection of the senior. before he could utter a word, the repercussions of using "Astral Fusion Mastery" and his physique hit him like a ton of bricks.

"Ahhhhhh No!" Ye Fan's agonized cry pierced the air as he writhed on the ground, his senses blocked by the aftereffects of his actions.

Witnessing Ye Fan's suffering, Xiao Chen couldn't help but feel a sense of revenge and satisfaction

As he started recalling the fate that had befallen him in the original plot line at Ye Fan's hands.

But Xiao Chen's thirst for retribution didn't stop there; he was determined to seize every opportunity, including plundering Ye Fan's prospects, relationships, and background, and ultimately devouring his very destiny.

As these thoughts consumed him, Ji Rongmei observed the swirling chaos surrounding Xiao Chen, sensing a peculiar energy emanating from him.

While the Dao of Darkness seemed to engulf everything around him, she also noticed the presence of the Dao of Light, appearing as though seeking justice for the injustices it had encountered.

This observation left Ji Rongmei puzzled.

Despite the darkness surrounding Xiao Chen, the presence of the Dao of Light painted a contradictory picture.

she would have been quick to label Xiao Chen as an evil cultivator based on the Dao of Darkness

But the presence of the Dao of Light hinted at a deeper complexity to his character, one that intrigued and puzzled her.

As Ji Rongmei observed Xiao Chen, she couldn't help but see reflections of herself in him.

Memories of the massacre of her Ji clan flooded her mind, a traumatic event from which she had narrowly escaped thanks to her grandfather's sacrifice.

In the aftermath, she had teetered on the brink of succumbing to darkness, driven by the desire for revenge.

her innate personality and the purity of her Infernal Lotus sacred bloodline had prevented her from descending into mindless violence.

Now, witnessing Xiao Chen surrounded by both the Dao of Light and the Dao of Darkness, Ji Rongmei found herself facing a paradox.

While the two daos didn't strictly define notions of good and evil, they often correlated with such concepts. Yet, here was Xiao Chen, embodying both light and darkness in a way that seemed impossible.

For the first time in her life, Ji Rongmei felt her heart, once consumed by thoughts of revenge, begin to beat for others, particularly for a man who defied simple categorization.

She realized that there was more to Xiao Chen than met the eye, and she couldn't help but feel drawn to unravel the mysteries surrounding him.

Meanwhile, Xiao Chen was taken aback upon hearing the system prompts and he realized the significant implications of its message.

[Ding*It is detected Ji Rongmei's favorability has reached 50 (crush/heartbeat)]

[Ding*It is detected Ji rongmei, future companion of the Son of Destiny has developed a crush on the host and plundered 400 destiny value]

As he contemplated the prompt, Xiao Chen couldn't deny that it made sense.

As a powerhouse beyond the Transcend Tribulation realm, even if Ji Rongmei's soul had been damaged, it wouldn't prevent her from utilizing certain abilities.

Given her strength and insight, she would undoubtedly have sensed the chaos surrounding him.

Xiao Chen didn't need to ponder further, for he knew Ji Rongmei's personality well.

The reminder of Ji Rongmei's lonely past stirred a familiar emotion within Xiao Chen's heart, harkening back to memories of his own previous life.

Despite his inherently selfish nature, having experienced a similar sense of isolation and hardship seemed to have had the opposite effect on Ji Rongmei, transforming her into a person of compassion and empathy.

This newfound connection between Xiao Chen and Ji Rongmei sparked a sense of possessiveness within him.

Especially as their thoughts seemed to resonate despite their polar opposite personalities.

As Xiao Chen's gaze shifted to the jade pendant held by Ye Fan, it appeared as though his vision pierced through its surface, meeting Ji Rongmei's gaze.

In that moment of shared understanding, both of them found themselves lost in a daze.

Breaking the silence with a teasing smile, Xiao Chen addressed Ji Rongmei directly.

"Beauty, have you seen enough?" he quipped, his playful tone laced with warmth.

"If so, Allow me to extend an invitation for your presence."

Ji Rongmei snapped back to reality, her cheeks flushing with warmth at Xiao Chen's words.

It was the first time she had experienced such a sensation, and she found herself caught off guard by the sudden rush of emotions.

Despite feeling a surge of indignation at Xiao Chen's address, Ji Rongmei realized there was no use in hiding any longer.

With a resolve born from newfound courage, she decided to reveal herself.

Xiao Chen's actions were not arbitrary; they were calculated, driven by a keen understanding of the dynamics between himself and Ji Rongmei.

Unlike his relationship with Tang Jingxue, which had followed a more conventional path, he recognized that Ji Rongmei's circumstances were vastly different, with her focus firmly set on seeking revenge.

Understanding that a traditional approach would not suffice in breaking down the barriers Ji Rongmei had erected around herself. Xiao Chen decided to take a more assertive stance.

By adopting a domineering and unruly demeanor, he aimed to shake Ji Rongmei out of her preoccupation with vengeance and establish a connection on his terms.

It was a calculated move designed to bridge the gap between them and lay the foundation for a deeper relationship.