Accidentally invincible!

He never expected the ancient demon to pull this move.

When he saw the egg, he immediately knew things were taking a turn for the worse.

The aura of evil was overwhelmingly thick.

Although he couldn't see the ancient demon's expression, he was certain that the demon was looking down on him inside.

"Alright, then I'll gamble with you."

Lin Fan stared at the egg floating in midair. He hesitated not even for a second. To hesitate now, would only mean he had already succumbed to fear.

Thus.

He agreed to the demon's challenge without reservation—not for any other reason—just to show he had no fear whatsoever.

The ancient demon fixed his gaze on Lin Fan.

"Good. In that case, let us wait and see what ability you have to nurture the most wicked existence into what you envision."

To the ancient demon, this human cultivator's boast seemed laughably impossible.

At this moment,

the sound of a crack echoed.

Cracks formed across the shell of the egg, and demonic energy surged forth from all directions, mingled with intense emotions—all of them overwhelmingly negative.

Indeed, this really felt like trouble.

What "human nature at birth is inherently kind"...

Judging by the current trend, this was clearly a newborn little demon, pure evil in its most extreme form, arriving into the world.

Suddenly.

Two small arms stretched out from within the egg, gripping the edges of the shell and tearing it apart with great force.

From within emerged an infant, with snow-white skin and an almost unbearably adorable appearance. However, at its tailbone grew a tail ending in a sharp triangle.

A piercing, shrill cry reverberated outward.

"Here it is."

The ancient demon's gaze locked onto the figure emerging from the shattered eggshell.

Lin Fan stood stunned.

He was caught completely unprepared.

Everything happened far too quickly for him.

"Senior, isn't this growth rate a little too fast?" Lin Fan asked.

He could already sense the infant's aura.

It was nothing like he had envisioned.

This was the pure embodiment of evil, and the prospect of reforming her suddenly seemed exponentially difficult.

He subtly shifted his gaze.

Hmm, there still seemed to be a glimmer of hope. No extra appendage—appeared to be a little girl.

If this evil creature had been male, he might have even considered giving up. For men were like fire: the wick of wicked thoughts only burned hotter and brighter, impossible to extinguish.

But it was a girl, so the odds were at least better.

Girls were like water: gentler, softer.

He gambled on the Taiwu Immortal Sect's honor. No matter what, he was determined to nurture the girl to perfection.

The ancient demon spoke slowly: "Why hesitate? Do you already have thoughts of quitting? If you abandon her now, consider yourself the loser."

"Hahaha." Lin Fan laughed heartily. "Senior must be joking. I have no intention of giving up."

He could never quit.

Right now.

He approached the baby girl step by step, her gaze locked firmly onto him. Though her eyes carried a trace of bewilderment, within that glimmer lurked something that made his spine chill.

"Little cutie."

Lin Fan slowly reached out his hand to gently pat the baby girl's head. Even though this was their first meeting, he wanted her to feel his love.

Love was a powerful thing.

Hmm, she seemed docile.

He was extremely cautious, afraid that the moment his hand fell, she might suddenly lash out in fury, which would certainly be an unfortunate turn of events. But for now, everything seemed safe.

None of his worries had come to fruition.

The ancient demon remained silent, a vague shadow with no discernible features. His gaze, however, stayed fixed on the baby girl with an inexplicable intensity, as if holding some kind of deep emotion.

At this instant.

Lin Fan eased his vigilance and pinched the baby girl's chubby cheeks. As he pinched, he grinned and said, "What an adorable little girl. Even though her aura's all wrong, rest assured, with my care, you'll live a joyful and fulfilling life."

A sudden snap.

The baby girl's smile vanished from her face, replaced by a ferocious expression. She opened her mouth and bit down hard on his hand.

"Hmm?"

Lin Fan furrowed his brows; this unexpected event caught him off guard. He had cultivated the Ancestor Dragon Floating Body to its pinnacle—the strength of his flesh needed no further explanation.

Forget sharp teeth, even a Dao Artifact couldn't leave a mark on him.

Yet now, he could distinctly feel the skin of his palm being torn.

The baby girl refused to let go, her face contorted in aggression, as though channeling every ounce of strength into her bite.

"Senior, this baby girl is truly remarkable. If it were an ordinary person, this hand might not even remain intact."

Lin Fan gently pried the baby girl's jaws from his palm and turned his gaze to the ancient demon. He was riddled with curiosity—what manner of creature had the demon brought forth? It had been tiny at birth, only a fraction of an arm's length, yet now had grown to resemble a one-year-old mortal child.

The ancient demon replied, "Indeed, this is the entity you are tasked to reform. She is the most ferocious among the demons—more terrifying than any other."

"You aim to reform her—from where I sit, that ambition is pure folly."

"Mark my words, when she grows up, she won't hold any gratitude toward you. She may even kill you personally. And when the day comes, you'll realize you've raised a peerless demon for the world to fear."

As the ancient demon spoke, Lin Fan fell into deep contemplation. He couldn't decipher the demon's true intentions.

For the ancient demon, this baby girl was clearly of great importance.

But judging by the situation now...

Something still felt strange.

Fostering a peerless demon?

For any member of an Immortal Sect, raising such a creature was strictly forbidden. They would assuredly execute her on the spot.

Based on his speculation.

There had to be underlying issues.

Even if he were to strike her down, she might simply revive. Otherwise, the ancient demon would never have made such an unfavorable gamble.

"Senior must be joking. Under my guidance, she'll surely become a kind, adorable girl who cares for others. There's no way she'd turn into what you claim."

"Since we've made the wager, I ask that Senior release me now."

Lin Fan lightly stroked the baby girl's head, while her nails—long and sharp—scratched incessantly. Were it not for his hardened flesh, his arm would undoubtedly bear crisscrossed wounds.

Sigh, such a headache.

She really was difficult to deal with.

But a boast made must not be withdrawn. He had no choice but to charge boldly forward.

The ancient demon offered no reply, and suddenly, the surrounding space shattered like glass. The scene before him dissolved entirely, restoring him to the landscape he had seen previously.

"Finally out."

Lin Fan exhaled deeply, relieved. If the ancient demon had truly trapped him there, he wouldn't know what to do—he might have had to resort to extraordinary measures.

"Eek eek eek."

He looked down at the baby girl nestled in his arms and drifted into deep thought.

The situation was complex.

Should he abandon her, or simply opt for execution?

Bah!

Though the infant was fierce, her undeniable cuteness made harming her unthinkable.

As for abandonment, it was entirely out of the question.

The world beyond was far too dangerous.

Leaving her would mean risking her encounter with some sinister figure. After all, there were plenty of terrifying beings who were fond of raising young ones. Just imagining such a scenario sent chills down his spine and raised every hair on his body.

No way.

He absolutely couldn't allow that to happen.

"Little girl, don't be so fierce. I have no evil intent toward you—I only wish to nurture you into a proper person."

"Now, let's do something that'll make you happy."

With a swoosh.

He brandished a long sword in his hand.

The baby girl, who had been relentlessly clawing at his arm, froze in shock, her movements stiffening.

"Hehe."

Lin Fan revealed a grin. He then extended his hand, reaching for the baby girl.

In her eyes, the incoming hand seemed to encompass the entire world. Realizing what was about to happen, she snarled in anger.

...

"Well, doesn't that feel nice?"

"See? Much better now. Staying clean is a must. If your nails get snagged and break, it'll hurt terribly."

"Don't worry about my skill in this—it's thirty years of professional nail care."

Right now, Lin Fan was seated on the ground, holding the baby girl in his lap with care. He gently trimmed her fingers' sharp claws, aware that with nails like hers, an ordinary person wouldn't survive a single scratch.

The girl remained still.

A look of contentment surfaced on her face.

Yet, her ferocious demeanor persisted.

Lin Fan was slightly unsure of how to handle her. Bringing her back to the Immortal Sect was an option, but her identity posed a sensitive problem and would likely create a lot of trouble.

Moreover, the girl was unquestionably aggressive.

If he brought her back, the disruptions might be endless.

Soon.

Lin Fan finished trimming her nails.

"Hmm, time to give you a name. Let's see…" Lin Fan rubbed his chin, brows knit in thought. Naming someone was no easy task. After a brief pause, he suddenly burst into laughter, "Alright, from now on, you'll be called Little Sun."

"An embodiment of evil energy, but I refuse to give in—Sun represents light, warmth."

"Hence, Little Sun."

At that moment, the girl stood unsteadily on her small legs. Her tiny body swayed, as if she was still learning to balance herself. But soon, she seemed to take offense at Lin Fan's casual naming decision.

She erupted in fiery anger.

Charging forward, she latched onto Lin Fan's leg and sank her teeth in.

A metallic ringing reverberated.

No matter how much the girl's teeth tried to pierce his flesh, it was to no avail.

Lin Fan looked downward at her. Once more, he fell into reflective silence.

Only moments ago, he'd finished dealing with her claws, yet he'd overlooked her teeth. Her sharp fangs were reminiscent of a vampire's—with two elongated points, dangerously sharp.

Ordinary cultivators, even with Mana Protection, might not be able to withstand them.

"Little Sun, that behavior's no good. Very well—guess I'll have to sort you out properly."

Moments later,

sounds of whimpering filled the air.

They were accompanied by the screeching of friction.

Lin Fan knew the two-decade wager with the ancient demon was fleeting. Reforming the girl within twenty years seemed like an insurmountable challenge, barring some miracle.

But none of that mattered now.

The priority at present was… filing her teeth.

In the Northern Desolation—home to demonic entities—the baby girl's existence sent ripples through the area. Her innate aura carried a profound oppression that struck fear deep into the hearts of the other demons.

PS: Apologies, everyone. I'm attending the Qidian Annual Conference. First time attending—feeling a bit nervous. I'll be back tomorrow.