Elder Guo stared at the transformed Mei, his eyes widening in recognition. "This is... bloodline power," he realized.
In the cultivation world, three main factors determined one's potential: spiritual roots, martial physiques, and bloodlines. Elder Huang possessed the phoenix bloodline, which granted her natural affinity with fire. But Elder Mei's transformation was something far more sinister—he was becoming a demon before their very eyes.
"You actually became a demon?" Elder Guo's voice carried deep disappointment.
Even unorthodox cultivators in this world remained human despite their questionable methods, which was why they were merely labeled "demonic cultivators." But those who crossed the forbidden threshold and transformed into demons were universally reviled. After all, demons and humans had been mortal enemies since time immemorial.
"A demon? Me?" Elder Mei's lips curved into a twisted smile before he erupted in maniacal laughter.
