When Chen Zhe stumbles into a hidden chamber, he expects treasure but not a mysterious talking skull. The skull bound to the ancient legacy of the Scarlet Demon gives him the inheritance, whose power shrouded in mystery and danger. The skull doesn’t just guide him; it tells vivid tales of the Scarlet Demon’s conquests, betrayals and triumphs, painting a picture of a figure both legendary and feared. Each story reveals fragments of lost wisdom and the heavy cost of the power Chen Zhe now wields. With a tattered book of forgotten knowledge and a talking relic that defies every reason!!? , he must now navigate the ruthless world of cultivation and uncover the secrets of his inheritance while also forging his very own destiny.  But in a realm, where ambition devours the weak? Will he rise to power or be consumed by the legacy he never sought? What to Expect:           - Weak-to-Strong          - Ancient Mysteries and Sects          - Earned Power          - Xianxia Meets Fantasy (like) Adventure          - Dark Elements with Hope          - No Harem -Warning: Sensitive Content. It's NOT a grim dark story. But there will be dark elements  [Participant in the Royal Road Jan 2025 Community Magazine Challenge]