Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

Ling Chao walked out of his residence, seemingly lost in thought. He glanced sideways at his senior brother's residence, his lips curled up slightly. In that instant, a flash of red gleamed in his eyes, but it quickly faded. He looked nothing like the innocent and kind-hearted junior brother he usually was, as if surrounded by some mysterious power. However, he quickly retracted the unusual red glow and walked away.

After Ling Chao left Lingjin Cave, he did not go back to practice, but walked straight to the mountain gate.

A gentle mountain breeze blew, bringing the unique coolness of early autumn. A group of people, dressed lightly, walked along the forest path.

Ling Chao, dressed in a green robe with flowing sleeves, looked like a banished immortal. He wore a gentle smile and nodded to the disciples passing by, his every move revealing his elegance.

Arriving at the town at the foot of the mountain, Ling Chao walked into a teahouse with familiarity. The teahouse was bustling with activity. He found a seat by the window, ordered a pot of tea, and sipped it quietly.

[Ling Chao: Awake?]

Ling Chao: "Long time no see."

"Long time no see? That's not the right word. You are me and I am you. Isn't that right?" The voice was a little teasing, as if it came from deep within Ling Chao's heart, yet so clear, as if it was sitting opposite him.

Ling Chao gently put down the teacup, looked at the bustling crowd outside the window, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "That's right."

"Well, I acted well, didn't I? Lan Xichen never recognized me." The voice seemed to carry a hint of pride.

"He didn't recognize it, but Father God and the others did."

The voice was silent for a long time before continuing, "I know. You regard me as your inner demon."

"You created this world just to destroy me. But I am just another personality split from your soul." There was a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"You said that if I were really destroyed, would you be seriously hurt?" The voice sounded again with a hint of threat.

Ling Chao gently stroked the teacup in his hand, his eyes complicated: "You and I are one, so how can there be any talk of destruction?"

The voice sneered, "Hmph, nice words." If the fusion really happened, how could he be willing to be the dominant one instead of the one being fused? He was betting on Ling Jin's unwillingness to bear it. After all, they were once the closest people.

Ling Chao's mind was swirling with thoughts, but his expression remained calm. He said calmly, "There's no need to talk about this between you and me. You understand me, and I understand you. Isn't it good like this now?"

The voice seemed touched by Ling Chao's words. After a moment's silence, it slowly spoke, "Good? What's good about that? Being trapped in this world, forever without sunlight, is this what you call good?"

Ling Chao sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Don't worry, it won't happen again in the future."

"Oh? What do you mean?" There was a hint of doubt in the voice, as if he was interested in Ling Chao's words.

Ling Chao smiled faintly: "I was weak before. If I were to separate from you, my soul would be shattered. I couldn't afford such a heavy price. But now it's different. Now, I am a supreme god. Even if you and I are separated, I can ensure that I will be safe."

"You...you mean, you can separate me completely?" There was a hint of disbelief in the voice, as if he had heard some great news.

Ling Chao nodded slightly: "That's right, you and I are one, why do we need to kill each other?"

The voice seemed moved by Ling Chao's words. After a long silence, it said in a complicated tone, "Are you really willing?"

Ling Chao nodded, his eyes firm. "You and I are one, yet we are both independent. You have your pursuits, and I have mine. Now that I have the power to separate you, why should I imprison you in this world?"

The voice seemed touched upon hearing this, but then a look of caution appeared on its face: "Then how can I trust you? What if you change your mind?"

Ling Chao smiled faintly: "You and I can sign a heavenly contract. If I regret it, I will be punished by heaven. How about it?"

The voice was silent for a moment, seemingly considering the feasibility of Ling Chao's proposal. After a long moment, he slowly spoke, "No, you are now a disciple of the Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Dao Contract is of no use to you. However, I will trust you for now." There was a hint of hesitation in his voice, but more of a longing for freedom.

Ling Chao felt the voice finally soften, and he breathed a sigh of relief. This twin being, though often at odds with him, had never challenged him for control of this body. If it weren't for him, he might have fallen to Wangshu's sword long ago. Naturally, he couldn't bear to see him disappear, otherwise he wouldn't have kept him around for a thousand years, even being mistaken for a 'demon within.'

"Are you ready then?" Ling Chao asked with a hint of anticipation in his tone.

The voice was silent for a moment, as if trying to adjust itself. After a long moment, he slowly spoke, "Alright, let's get started."

Upon hearing this, Ling Chao took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and silently began to mobilize his spiritual power to protect the personality. He then forcibly channeled his divine power, which, under Ling Chao's guidance, transformed into a sharp blade. The next moment, the blade pierced through his soul, ripping the personality from its body. During this process, Ling Chao felt a sharp pain that nearly knocked him unconscious. But he gritted his teeth and persevered, blood seeping from the corners of his mouth. He clenched his hands tightly, his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

At the moment Ling Chao separated his soul, the Chaos Heavenly Dao Flying Boat and the Rules Phoenix suddenly appeared beside Ling Chao. The moment they appeared, the world seemed to be frozen.

Fei Zhou witnessed everything that happened, but didn't dare interrupt. He could only angrily say to Feng Jing from behind, "They're really crazy, all of them. They don't care about their own lives. Don't they understand how dangerous it is to separate the soul and the spirit? This is true for Ling Jin, and so is Ling Chao."

Guizhi Fengjing looked at everything in front of him with a serious look, and slowly said: "They have an obsession in their hearts, which is why they are so reckless. I hope all this can have a good outcome."

Fei Zhou rolled his eyes at Feng Jing and said, "I just don't believe he doesn't know the meaning of the two of us creating this world."

But the scene happening before him forced him to believe that Ling Chao might know the true meaning of their creation of this world, but he didn't want that person to disappear.

Fei Zhou was extremely anxious. Seeing Ling Chao in pain, he felt a pang of heartache. He wanted to step forward to stop him, but he was worried that he would disturb Ling Chao and ruin all his efforts.

At this moment, Ling Chao suddenly opened his eyes, a brilliant light flashing in them. At the same time, accompanied by a crisp sound, an illusory figure slowly floated out of his body. That figure looked exactly like Ling Chao, but with a more lively expression.

Ling Chao looked at the figure in front of him, a faint smile on his face: "You are finally free."

The figure was identical to him except for the pair of red eyes, but his temperament was completely different, appearing more aloof and aloof.

The next second, the figure was caught by Feizhou: "You are so brave. How dare you do these little tricks in front of me!" There was a hint of anger in Feizhou's voice, and he held the illusory figure tightly, as if he was going to crush it in the next second.

The figure was caught by the flying boat, but he did not show any panic. Instead, he looked at the flying boat with a smile and said, "Hello! Father God!"

Ling Chao (Chaoyang) was surprised: "Father God, Father, why are you here?"

[From now on, Lingchao will be changed back to Chaoyang]

Feizhou then let go of his hand and snorted coldly: "Hmph, if I hadn't come here in person, you don't know what kind of trouble you would have caused." After that, Feizhou still ordered Feng Jing to repair their broken souls.

The figure chuckled, seemingly unconcerned with Fei Zhou's anger. Instead, he moved closer to him and said, "Father God, don't be so serious. My brother and I are fine."

Chaoyang stared at his separated personality, momentarily lost in thought. Its demeanor was strikingly similar to his carefree past. Back then, he hadn't yet shouldered the heavy responsibility of the Guiyuan Sect. Day after day, he practiced and played, laughing and chatting with his fellow disciples, his life overflowing with joy. But now, all that was in the past. Chaoyang shook his head gently, pushing the memories from his mind.

Upon hearing this, Fei Zhou was furious: "You are just a personality split from Ah Chao's soul, yet you dare to be so rude in front of me!"

The figure stuck out his tongue, made a face, and chuckled, "Father God, please don't be angry. I just want to get closer to you."

Feizhou looked at his playful face. Although he was angry, he couldn't vent it. He could only sigh helplessly. The difference was already made, so there was no point in getting angry.

Chaoyang took a step forward, bowed to Feizhou and Fengjing, and said, "Father God, Father, Chaoyang made you worried."

Fei Zhou looked at Chao Yang and said, "Chao Yang, do you know how dangerous what you did today is? Even if you are a Supreme God now, if you are not careful, your soul will be shattered and you will end up dying. Do you think you are your senior brother and were born a Supreme God?"

Chaoyang lowered his head slightly, with a hint of certainty in his tone: "Senior Brother is also in this world."

Fei Zhou and Feng Jing exchanged a look, looking somewhat puzzled: "How did you know?"

Chaoyang raised his head, his eyes firm and deep: "I can sense the fluctuations of Senior Brother's soul. After thousands of years of searching and sensing, I can immediately sense him once he appears."

"So this is why you rushed to find me and wanted to separate?"

Chaoyang nodded gently, his expression calm. "I sensed that Senior Brother's spirit seemed to be in turmoil, so I naturally dared not delay any longer." He looked up at Fei Zhou and Feng Jing, then turned to his secondary personality and continued, "After all, Father God and Father Reverend cast me into this world in the first place precisely to make you disappear."

Upon hearing this, the secondary personality's expression changed slightly, but soon returned to a playful expression: "Brother, you really hurt my heart when you say that. However, Father God and Father Reverend created this world not to make me disappear, but to allow us to better integrate, right?"

Chaoyang: “Haha!”

"Father God, please give him a name! Let him carry your blessings and expectations in the days to come."

"Have you thought about it? It's different for me. Once I choose it, this name will accompany him for the rest of his life and become a symbol of his identity."

Feizhou's voice held undeniable authority, his eyes penetrating as if they could see through everything. Chaoyang nodded slightly, his expression firm. "Yes, Father God, I've made up my mind. I hope he can have a fresh start and an identity of his own."

Fei Zhou looked at the illusory figure, a hint of gentleness in his eyes: "How about calling me Tian Xi?"

Tianxi, the first ray of light in the sky, symbolizes hope and rebirth.

Tianxi chuckled, seeming to like the new name quite a bit. He rolled in the air and landed next to Chaoyang, rubbing his shoulder affectionately: "Brother, I really like this name. Thank you, and thank Father God."

"Chaoyang, we've figured it all out. This world is useless. Let's get out!"

"Father God, you go first, I'll be here later."

"Tianxi, please leave with Father God and Father Zun first. I have some things to take care of."

Tian Xi's smile froze slightly upon hearing this, but he quickly regained his playful expression. "Brother, are you trying to get rid of me so you can spend some time alone with that Lan Xichen?"

Chaoyang rolled his eyes helplessly and reached out to gently tap Tianxi's forehead: "What nonsense are you talking about? I just have some things to take care of. You should leave with Father God and the others first."

Tian Xi rubbed his forehead and said with a grin, "Okay, brother, then you have to come find me soon."

After saying that, he obediently followed Fei Zhou and Feng Jing away. The moment they left, the world resumed its movement.

.......

evening.

Chaoyang cooked a table full of delicious food, his eyes lowered as he toyed with a simple white jade hairpin, twirling it nimbly between his slender fingers. The hairpin seemed to come alive in his hands. But his thoughts had already drifted away.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps outside the door interrupted Chaoyang's thoughts. He looked up and saw Lan Xichen slowly walking in with a gentle smile on his face. "Sorry, I'm late."

Chaoyang smiled slightly, gently put down the hairpin in her hand, stood up and greeted Lan Xichen: "It's okay, sit down."

Lan Xichen nodded and walked over to the table to sit down. Looking at the sumptuous dishes on the table, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. "How did you cook so much today?"

Chaoyang said: "Just do it if you want to."

At the dining table, the two sat opposite each other, the atmosphere warm and tranquil. Lan Xichen felt something different about Chaoyang today, but he couldn't quite pinpoint what it was. He studied Chaoyang closely, his features etched with picturesque beauty, his skin white as snow, his lips pursed in a gentle smile, as if all the beauty in the world were concentrated within him.

Lan Xichen's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but ask, "A Chao, you seem a little different today."