Villain: I transmigrated with Mind Control Powers

Aric's eyes glinted with a devious spark as he addressed Ava, his tone smooth and calculating. "Now that we are partners, I want you to ensure that a certain someone doesn't get anywhere near here. His name is Long Tianyun. He's my enemy, and if he finds this place, it could spell disaster for your clan. He may even be the one stirring up the alliance against you."

Ava's expression remained composed, though curiosity flickered in her eyes. "Long Tianyun?" she repeated, her voice measured. "I've never heard of him. Who is he?"

Aric folded his arms, his gaze darkening. "He's from the Heavenly Demonic Sect—one of the most dangerous factions in the cultivation world. I have reason to believe he's come here searching for some sort of mystical lake that's said to boost one's cultivation significantly. If you let him find your secret abode, he'll reveal its location to the alliance."

Ava's eyes narrowed slightly, her mind calculating the potential danger. "If that's true, we cannot afford to let him anywhere near our clan." She straightened her posture, her voice steady. "We will inform you immediately if he's found anywhere near our territory."

Aric smiled, satisfied with her response, though he had his own hidden agenda. His network of spies had already informed him that Long Tianyun had left his sect and was last seen in the Demonic Lands. The system's analysis only confirmed what Aric had already suspected—if he hadn't intervened, Long Tianyun would have taken the opportunity of the Eternal Spring Lake for himself.

Aric's plan was already in motion. He had secretly given vials of his blood to his new Nine-Tailed Fox subordinates, instructing them to mix it with the food of their clan. Soon, the entire clan would be under his control, whether they realized it or not.

After ensuring that everything was in place, Aric left the cave, a satisfied smirk playing on his lips as he ventured deeper into the Demonic Lands.

Meanwhile, Long Tianyun had stumbled across a gruesome sight—the bodies of the Demonic Tigers Aric had slaughtered earlier. His brow furrowed as he surveyed the area, the lingering remnants of battle still fresh.

"Why do I feel so frustrated looking at this?" Long Tianyun muttered to himself, his eyes narrowing as he observed the torn bodies. "It's almost as if they were sacrificed for something... or someone."

A strange feeling settled over him, but he pushed it aside, reminding himself that there were still more powerful beasts lurking in these lands. "I should be more cautious," he thought, scanning the surrounding area. "But there's something here... something that feels off."

Still, his curiosity wasn't enough to stop him from continuing. He left the area, his senses on high alert.

On the other side of the Demonic Lands, Aric had another goal in mind—to track down the alliance of demonic forces that were targeting the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan. He summoned the system, his mind already calculating his next move.

"System, locate the alliance members for me," Aric commanded, his tone casual but firm.

[Ding! Host has chosen to use system tracking. Villain Points deducted: 2,000.]

Within moments, the system revealed the exact location of the alliance. Aric grinned, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

In another part of the Demonic Lands, deep within a dark, secluded valley surrounded by towering rocks and jagged cliffs, the alliance of demonic beasts had gathered. The location was perfect for secrecy—a place where no outsider could easily reach.

The meeting was tense, with the leaders of various demonic clans seated around a massive stone table. At the head of the table sat Shanon Wei, the leader of the Vermillion Bird Clan. His red feathers shimmered faintly under the dim light, his eyes sharp and focused on the others.

"Did you find any information, Qing Tian?" Shanon Wei asked, his voice cold as he addressed the leader of the Demonic Tiger Clan.

Qing Tian, a hulking figure with sharp claws, growled in frustration. "No. My tigers found traces of the Nine-Tailed Foxes, but before they could extract any information, something... or someone... slaughtered them. We haven't been able to confirm who was behind the attack."

Serong Yu, the leader of the Black Serpent Tribe, hissed angrily, his serpentine eyes narrowing. "What?! Didn't you send Nascent Soul Realm warriors? How could they be killed so easily?" His voice was sharp, cutting through the tension in the room.

Qing Tian, his sharp claws digging into the stone beneath him, responded with barely restrained anger. "There must have been a stronger force behind them. Otherwise, my warriors would not have fallen so quickly."

Viker Kim, the leader of the Bloodmoon Wolf Clan, leaned forward, his voice laced with derision. "You failed, Qing Tian. If our wolves had been given this task, we would have torn those foxes apart and found the lake by now."

Qing Tian snarled, his eyes flashing with rage. "Don't challenge us or question our strength, Viker!" His claws flexed as he glared at the wolf leader, the room brimming with tension.

Before the argument could escalate further, Shanon Wei, leader of the Vermillion Bird Clan, spread his wings slightly, his voice commanding. "Enough!" His sharp gaze cut through the room, silencing the leaders. "Arguing won't get us closer to the lake or the foxes. Qing Tian, we need to find out who attacked your team and where the lake is located. Send more of your people—stronger warriors this time.

And the rest of you, do the same. We cannot afford any more delays."

The room fell into tense silence as the leaders nodded in reluctant agreement, their focus shifting back to the task at hand.

Meanwhile, Aric had arrived at the meeting place, his presence masked by the Spirit Severing Realm beasts guarding the perimeter. He observed the massive beasts from a distance, their auras radiating power. "A place guarded by Spirit Severing Realm beasts... seems like the meeting's still going on," he thought, a wicked grin forming on his lips.

But rather than confront the beasts directly, Aric hatched a different plan. With a quick movement, he activated his disguise technique, transforming himself into Long Tianyun, the very person who was his enemy.

Aric smirked, his new face reflecting the arrogant demeanor of Long Tianyun. "Time to stir things up."

With a deep breath, he unleashed his voice, making sure it boomed through the valley. "Come out, you beasts! I will kill you today and avenge the deaths of the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan!" His tone was dripping with arrogance, perfectly mimicking Long Tianyun's fiery attitude.

The beasts guarding the meeting were immediately alerted. Aric continued shouting, his voice echoing. "This young master won't let any of you go unpunished! Come out and fight me if you dare!"

The guards, hearing the commotion, quickly surrounded Aric, their eyes blazing with fury. "Who dares disturb the meeting of the alliance?!" one of the beasts roared, its massive form bearing down on him. Without hesitation, they launched an attack.

A Bloodmoon Wolf Elder, lunged forward, his claws gleamed with Nascent Soul Realm energy. He aimed directly at Aric's throat, his claws ripping through the air.

Aric moved with lightning speed, his body blurring as he activated Mystic Wind Movement, the air around him swirling with power. In a single fluid motion, he unsheathed the Demonic Requiem Sword and parried the attack, sending a shockwave through the ground.

Aric stood his ground, his expression calm, but his eyes gleamed with dark intent. As the first guard swung his massive claws at him, Aric released his aura, revealing the sheer power of his Divine Transformation Realm.

The guards hesitated, their movements faltering as they felt the crushing pressure of his cultivation. "D-Divine Transformation...!" one of the guards stammered, his eyes widening in disbelief.

"Is that all you've got?" Aric mocked, his smirk widening as he pushed the wolf elder back with ease.

Aric smirked, his hand gripping the Demonic Requiem Sword. "You fools really think you can stop me?"

Before the wolf could recover, Aric activated Eclipsing Shadow Blade, the dark energy surrounding his sword swirling violently. "Shadow Slice!" he roared, the blade cutting through the elder's defenses as though they were paper. Blood sprayed through the air as the wolf elder let out a pained howl, his body collapsing to the ground in a lifeless heap.

"You dare challenge the Heavenly Demonic Sect?" Aric's voice boomed across the battlefield, his eyes glowing with malice. "You're nothing but ants under my feet!"

A Black Serpent Tribe elder, his serpentine body coiling with rage, hissed as he launched a venomous attack. His fangs glistened with poison, and he struck with blinding speed, aiming for Aric's chest.

But Aric was faster. With a swift motion, he vanished from sight, using Phantom Strike to reappear behind the serpent elder. The elder barely had time to react before Aric's sword pierced through his back, the blade glowing with dark energy.

"Phantom Strike, second form," Aric whispered, twisting the blade as Eclipse Barrage activated. Multiple shadowy strikes slashed through the serpent's body, tearing him apart from the inside.

"No!" the serpent elder gasped as blood poured from his wounds. He collapsed, his body limp as he hit the ground.

The remaining guards, seeing their comrades fall so swiftly, hesitated, fear creeping into their eyes. "He's too powerful! We can't stop him!" one of the Demonic Tiger Clan elders shouted as he backed away, his claws trembling.

Aric laughed darkly, his aura radiating dominance. "I warned you. This is the fate of those who dare oppose me. The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan is under my protection. Now, you will all die for your insolence!"

One of the guards, a Vermillion Bird elder, screeched and summoned a massive wall of flames, his feathers glowing with fiery light as he hurled them toward Aric. "Burn, you wretch!" he roared, unleashing a torrent of flames that scorched the earth around them.

Aric's eyes gleamed with amusement. Because Aric was faster, activating Mystic Wind Movement, his body becoming a blur as he dodged the attack effortlessly. The fiery inferno dissipated into nothingness, leaving Aric unharmed. "Is that the best you can do?" he taunted, stepping forward through the smoke.

The bird elder's eyes widened in horror. "No... that's impossible..."

The remaining guards, now backing away in fear, looked at each other with panic in their eyes. "He's too strong!" one of them muttered, his voice shaking. "We can't defeat someone this strong!"

Aric laughed darkly, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Good. Then you should understand that your lives are forfeit." His sword slashed out again, cutting down the next guard with ease.

One of the guards, his face pale, pleaded as he fell to the ground, clutching his wound. "P-Please! We were only following orders! Spare me!"

Aric's smirk widened. "Spare you? After you dared to attack the foxes? You don't deserve mercy." With a swift motion, he brought his blade down, ending the guard's life.