Jiang Yanan, the Nascent Soul Cultivator of Luochen Sword Palace, felt herself plunging into the realm of evil.

She felt everything had become void.

When the pure Mana she had nurtured, brewed, and honed for three hundred years showed signs of instability for the first time, she thought she was entering the stage of Divine Separation Sense Transformation—yes, Divine Separation Sense Transformation. Although she was only at Late-Stage Nascent Soul, when it came to deep accumulation and pure Mana, she was the foremost in Luochen Sword Palace. This time, she seemed ready to surpass Ye Tianye, becoming the sixth Divine Separation Cultivator of Luochen Sword Palace!

However, when she secluded herself to stabilize that "Spirit Sense," she found that the so-called Divine Separation was nothing but emptiness. Her foundation suddenly slipped completely out of her control, scattered away, leaving only an empty physical body and Nascent Soul.

She had lost control not only over her Mana but also her physical body. Since the Mana collapsed, her vacant physical body was forced to maintain a posture of sitting with five hearts facing the heavens, nearly seven days now.

Seven days! It was sheer torture!

Initially, she panicked, hoping for rescue. But the soundproofing of the cave where she was in seclusion was too strong; Jiang Yanan, without Mana, could barely transmit her voice. She screamed, she cursed. But the mastermind behind the event remained indifferent.

Then, she began to sink into despair.

A Nascent Soul Cultivator can remain in seclusion for a hundred years without anyone coming to their aid.

Upon realizing this, she could no longer hold her Spirit Sense.

What Dao Heart, what powerful Spirit Sense, what Mental Realm, all exist merely for Longevity, and for better gathering Mana. When all Mana is lost, what use is the Mental State?

Let cultivation go to hell!

This powerful Nascent Soul cultivator began to bawl like a shrew.

From losing Mana to sinking Spirit Sense, it only took seven mere days.

Another three days passed; she started feeling everything was meaningless.

Yes, everything was void.

The only reality was the slight sensations coming from her Nascent Soul.

In the Quiet Room, unaware of time, day or night, it was her only solace.

The feeling of "Mana transmitted in the unseen" entering and leaving the Nascent Soul, seemed to be the only true reality.

She knew it was the "Strength" that took away her Mana.

Coming unknowingly, leaving unknowingly.

Elusive.

She began to revere this "Strength," this "Mystery."

Gradually, she began losing the sense of time, losing the boundary between reality and illusion.

When she saw Elder Ru appear before her, she had already lost her original Dustless Sword Heart, her eyes filled with terror and longing for the mysterious unknown.

Ru Tianqi stared at Jiang Yanan with eyes calm like an ancient well. He asked, "Are you willing to submit yourself to the demon?"

Jiang Yanan's voice fluttered, and she didn't know whom she was speaking to: "Ah, Elder... Elder Ru... What good is serving the demon to me?"

"It can return your cultivation to you..."

"I'm willing..."

The fluttering gaze immediately turned fervent and determined. But such determination lasted only a moment. In an instant, her gaze dimmed again: "But... what good is returning my cultivation... I can still be stripped of it."

"You can gain peace of mind. By serving the demon, the demon can give you eternal peace of mind." Ru Tianqi's voice was still very calm, like stagnant water. Yet, hidden within this stagnant water was a tinge of "temptation," as if there truly were a demon there luring hearts. He said, "Strong cultivation, eternal lifespan, are nothing but things you pursue for peace of mind—the Combat Ability aims to help you escape the terror of being controlled, while prolonged Lifespan is meant to relieve the anxiety of impending death. The so-called 'Heart of Seeking' is merely an excuse. But as long as you serve the demon, the formless Heavenly Demon will enter your Spirit Sense, giving you eternal peace of mind. Within the demon, you need not fear, need not dread... to the demon, you are nothing, the demon has no reason to kill you..."

"Ah… Ah ah…" For some reason, Jiang Yanan felt something shatter inside. The words of Elder Ru were merely the whispers of a demon. Evidently, this Supreme Elder respected by all within the Sword Palace, had become part of the demon's fold, even just a minion. Yet for some reason, she suddenly felt a sort of delight, a peculiar delight...

——Let me become the demon...

"I want..."

——Let the demon enter my Spirit Sense...

"I want to serve the demon..."

Ru Tianqi calmly extended his right hand. On his index finger was an unusual ring. Ru Tianqi stroked the special rune on the ring with his thumb in a certain sequence. Then, the inscriptions on the ring faintly glowed red. Ru Tianqi lightly tapped Jiang Yanan's forehead with his index finger. The silver metal ring on his hand emitted a bit of light. There was clearly no power, but...

In just a few breaths, Jiang Yanan once again regained a feeling of "fullness." She almost moaned.

This feeling, so wonderful!

Then, she stared foolishly at the ring on Ru Tianqi's hand, her eyes intoxicated: "Elder... what is this..."

"One of the three rings bestowed by the Heavenly Demon to Luochen Sword Palace." Ru Tianqi said in a flat tone.

Jiang Yanan's eyes gleamed with greed, without any concealment. She asked, "When did you swear allegiance to the demons?"

"A few months ago, about just after the battle between the demon and the Holy Emperor Venerable."

The mention of "Holy Emperor Venerable" caused Jiang Yanan to tremble lightly. The authority the Holy Emperor Venerable established over time was closer to her instincts than even her "Dao Heart." However, this fear immediately transformed into a strange thrill!

Ru Tianqi looked coldly at this person whose very spirit had rotted away, feeling somewhat sorrowful.

So, that little thief... Mr. Wang was right...

Our power is insignificant, our "dignity" based on power is just an empty shell...

But soon, Ru Tianqi thought of another issue.

In his perception, Wang Qi had returned Jiang Yanan's power intact. However, the heart of this Nascent Soul Cultivator was already utterly decayed. She couldn't bear the sudden upheaval of losing her power. Now her spirit would clash with the original mana. Although, since she hadn't reached the Divine Separation Sense Transformation realm, such conflict wouldn't result in a life-threatening situation, it should show some signs...

Like unstable breath, mana leakage, easily deviating, imperfect spells...

Yet, none of that was happening!

Jiang Yanan's mana was even more free and perfect than before!

How is this possible?

Ru Tianqi returned to the quiet room and shared his doubts with Wang Qi.

"What? It succeeded so easily?" Wang Qi's shocked face was full of a "I haven't even exerted myself and you're already down" expression. He asked, "Are you sure?"

Ru Tianqi nodded.

"Ahahahaha! I didn't expect such results so soon!" Wang Qi was very pleased, extremely pleased. He laughed, "So quickly achieving a result! It seems I can soon complete my cultivation technique!"

Ru Tianqi didn't know whether to be surprised or impressed: "It really is your doing... What did you do?"

"Hahaha, I call this result a 'compiler'... provisional name, provisional name." Wang Qi laughed, "The one truly manipulating that woman's mana is this compiler. And that woman is merely manipulating 'her own' mana through the compiler."

The so-called compiler is a mechanism capable of transforming one language into another. It can convert advanced language into assembly language, and assembly language into machine language.

Machine language is a pure shift between zeros and ones, yin and yang, devoid of mystery, mechanical and pure. It is generally unmanageable for ordinary people. However, advanced language falls into the category of 'language.' It could even be considered a 'foreign language,' an 'alien clan language' to study. With enough 'vocabulary,' mastering certain 'grammatical rules,' you can use it.

Jokingly, this assembler completely transforms a science problem into a humanities problem.

And Wang Qi's "Mana Assembler" is an intermediary divine skill. It isolates consciousness from mana. Consciousness doesn't directly act on mana, it has to go through this assembler.

All mystical things are filtered out. Mental state, realm, Dao heart, all turned into nonsense. All mysticism issues are eliminated, anyone can match any kind of mana.

Even if that mana is completely incompatible with their mental state.

To achieve this, Wang Qi needed to try letting some people grasp mana completely incompatible with their mental state.

However, whether someone suits a cultivation technique is hard to define, because cultivation is like the knowing one's own warmth in drinking water. The merciful can turn slaughter cultivation into the "Life Protection Sword," the righteous can turn secret techniques into "Yama." In general, Wang Qi finds it difficult to complete verification.

But now...

Driving a few people mad... maybe that could work?

Moreover, I could save her life! She now lacks a Dao heart, the Nascent Soul is just a shell, can't be considered an Ancient Method Practitioner, so naturally she's not within my must-kill range! And even though she's mad now, after treatment, she can still develop a proper worldview!

To transform an impenetrable Dustless Heart Realm, one must use collapse therapy!

Ru Tianqi was silent for a while, then asked: "Will it feel less efficient operating across this line?"

"That's an efficiency issue." Wang Qi pointed to his head: "My Mana Assembler utilizes thousands of years of optimized cultivation theory from the Modern method, much more efficient than your original cultivation technique. The 'assembler' harbors no distracting thoughts, operates mana far more efficiently than a mind riddled with distractions or demonic thoughts. In fact, that woman's combat ability should be somewhat enhanced... Try it someday."

It must be tried. If that woman's combat ability enhancement doesn't match Wang Qi's theory... Wang Qi would truly not dare use it on himself!