Chapter 4, melodrama

No matter what the Demon Lord says, I have a clear conscience and can stand tall with dignity

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Although he himself made some simple adjustments afterwards, the results were not significant without specialized acupuncture tools

It seems that today you are determined to leave no room for mercy and to eliminate all opposition

There is also Li Mochen's mother, Elena Wiltonstein, who also comes from an extraordinary background

However, all the shattered and separated bodies of his began to transform into blood flames, converging into his pupils

Tao Ran lightly tapped his head with his hand, a hint of regret in his expression. He then got out of bed and walked heavily to the bathroom, carefully examining the 'self' reflected in the mirror.

Although Li Mochen himself does not know the reason, he is still within the line of succession of the Wiltonstein family. However, the Wiltonstein family has always been indifferent towards him. The original body has hardly seen any relatives from his mother's side since childhood.

At this moment, from the direction of his right arm, a sudden sensation of soreness and swelling emerged, as if this arm was on the verge of no longer belonging to him

Tao Ran smiled and said: "I, Tao, would never commit the foolish act of letting a tiger return to the mountain! The Demon Lord has stirred up a calamity in the Original Dome Realm, causing countless lives to be lost. It is time to give them an explanation now."

Tao Ran understood what was happening and could only smile bitterly in silence. That was the aftereffect of the sword strike from yesterday; such sword speed had clearly exceeded the limits of this body.

In the boundless void, amidst an endless expanse of black emptiness, Tao Ran soared through the air on his sword, exerting all his strength to pursue a rapidly vanishing figure ahead.

This individual was once a member of the Wiltonstein family and is a direct descendant of the current head of the family, holding the esteemed position of the fourth heir of the Wiltonstein Holdings Group

Ask the sword, Tao Ran

The body he currently occupies can hardly be described as 'fortunate'; rather, it belongs to a poor soul who lost his parents only six months ago, enough to evoke tears of sympathy from others

The latter refers to one of the top fifty prominent families in the United States of America, with a long-standing heritage that spans nearly nine hundred years, being one of the original pioneers of the New World. They hold significant influence in both the business and political arenas today

However, this does not mean that the original owner of the body can gain any benefits from this background. The union of his parents did not receive the blessing of his mother's family.

Tao Ran, however, remained completely unconcerned; his will was as unyielding as an ancient iceberg, difficult to sway and impossible to shake.

It is worth mentioning that the original owner's background is somewhat complex, and in the terms of this world, it is extremely 'melodramatic'

Within the depths of Dugu Tianyi's eyes, a profound despair emerged, yet he did not express anger but instead smiled, his gaze filled with sarcasm: "Do not speak with such righteous indignation. What good is Jian Taoran? Over these past twenty years, how many adversaries have you eliminated with this demonic blade? The Hanxuan Sect, the Huaming Sword Sect, and the three thousand offering sorcerers of the Langya Heavenly Dynasty, we both know the truth in our hearts"

Tao Ran's expression was indifferent, showing no signs of emotional fluctuation: "The Demon Lord is, after all, a legendary hero of his time. Now that he finds himself in a dire situation, he should at least display some heroic spirit. Do not underestimate me, Tao, in this matter"

The next morning, Tao Ran suddenly awoke from his sleep, gasping for breath. It was not until three minutes later that he calmed the turmoil in his chest, and then he furrowed his brows, falling into deep thought

Dugu Tianyi did not offer any resistance throughout, still gazing at the swordsman opposite him with crimson eyes

Du Gu Tian Yi, who was originally supposed to possess a face as beautiful as a jade crown, fresh and elegant, and extraordinarily handsome, has now become so twisted and hideous that it is unrecognizable

In fact, it cannot be said that he is completely alone; Li Mochen has an older sister, and on his father's side, there are also several relatives in the United States.

However, from the perspective of the original host's memories, those so-called 'relatives' are virtually non-existent

The so-called Wiltonstein Holding Group is one of the most important enterprises of the 'Wiltonstein' family

At that time, I was also confused, thinking that this was his original physical form

Regarding the situation of the original body, Tao Ran had almost figured it out while on the school bus yesterday, and he generally understood his own circumstances

As for his sister who has already returned to the family

After being reborn in a new body, he surprisingly forgot this most important matter

At this moment, the rays of 'starlight' radiating from the surroundings were continuously scorching his spirit, while the nearby chaotic elemental storm was causing the true essence and magical power within him to gradually collapse and become disordered

Tao Ran's eyes revealed a hint of coldness, but he soon shook his head and turned his gaze towards the alarm clock, realizing it was already 9 AM

This is somewhat related to both of Li Mochen's parents. Firstly, his father, Li Chunchu, is not well understood in the original memories of his body; it is only known that he was once a disciple of a prestigious sect in the Eastern world. Over twenty years ago, he was expelled from his sect and subsequently moved to the United States of America

It is unclear how much time has passed, but the fleeing figure ahead, the Nine Heavens Demon, Dugu Tianyi, finally slowed down. This individual, who had clearly reached the end of his strength, was disintegrating inch by inch. He simply turned around, casting a gaze filled with resentment and hatred towards Tao Ran.

As his voice faded, a magnificent silver light, forged through a hundred refinements, swept across the black void. The sharp and unparalleled sword light cleaved Du Gu Tian Yi in two, while thousands of flying swords followed closely behind, surging and swirling, beginning to bombard, sever, and devour the last remnants of this unparalleled demon.

You will surely sink into endless desires, and this demon will be reborn from your corpse—meaning, was the anomaly that occurred yesterday due to you? Is it the will of the solitary sky?

Li Mochen's mother, Elena Wiltonstein, was also deprived of her inheritance rights by the family due to this marriage, as early as twenty-five years ago

The thought of Jennifer Wiltonstein suddenly flashed through Tao Ran's mind, bringing forth a series of images that caused him to frown deeply, and a hint of displeasure flickered in his eyes

Thus, the current Li Mochen is in a state of being almost isolated and helpless, with no relatives in sight

As the distance between the two parties diminished, the long-suppressed sword intent within him surged forth at this moment, gradually reaching a point of eruption

Isn't this taken for granted

Are you joking with me? When a person dies, it is like a lamp extinguished; there is nothing left. What is there to discuss about the spirit of heroes? However, this game between you and me is far from over. As the saying goes, a cornered mouse will gnaw at the cat, and a trapped beast will still fight back; I am no different! Listen carefully, I ask the sword, Tao Ran! In the future, you will surely sink into endless desires, while I, the demon, will be reborn amidst your corpse. Our story is not yet finished