That's exactly why.
Back then, Zhao Shuning only knew herself as Ye Ling. She had no idea where her parents were from.
Since she could remember, Ye Xingchen, her younger brother, had always been by her side.
Her understanding of the world came from the vague memories in her mind.
Ye Feng had managed to reach this era many years later while barely holding on with his failing body. He divided all his lifelong knowledge into two parts. One part was given to Ye Ling, and the other to Ye Xingchen, who was still in swaddling clothes.
After that, he became haggard.
It wasn't long before he passed away.
After that, Ye Ling had been constantly on the move with Ye Xingchen. Later, they got separated, and she met her master. She was taken in and raised by her master, and eventually became Ye Ling, the female emperor of the Eastern Swamp Wilderness.
So, to be precise, Zhao Shuning's true appearance was when she was Luo Feiyan. In the following lifetimes, she just changed her appearance and grew up in a series of weak bodies.
When she learned all this, although Zhao Shuning was surprised, she was also quite calm.
Apart from those few people involved, no one else knew about this.
So, could this become her trump card?
Zhao Shuning didn't know who the woman Yun Ruoqian she met that night was or where she came from, but her appearance had indeed solved many of Zhao Shuning's doubts.
So, in essence, Zhao Shuning was quite similar to the Millennium Stone Soul. They were both just a wisp of soul. However, Zhao Shuning had human emotions, had experienced family affection in the world, and knew the warmth and coldness of human relationships.
What she valued was different from that of the Millennium Stone Soul.
That was why the shadow couldn't completely enter Zhao Shuning's spiritual world. As long as she didn't want it to, the other party couldn't completely possess her body.
"You can tell me your conditions," the shadow said helplessly.
With its current power, no one on the Nine - Continent Continent could be its match.
However, no one liked to be in a state of nothingness forever. The Millennium Stone Soul was no exception.
It also wanted to have a human form and walk freely on this land like humans.
It needed a host body, a powerful one.
Now, Yan Ruyu and Zhao Huai were trying to destroy Mo Yan's body, the host. Forced by the situation, although the shadow could kill them, it would also lose Mo Yan, an excellent container.
As for Yan Ruyu and Zhao Huai, their bloodlines were precious. Their very essence made their bloodlines resist the shadow's entry.
So, at present, the best choice was indeed the little thing in front of it.
"If you spare them, I'll be your host," Zhao Shuning said.
"You trust me?" came the mocking voice of the Millennium Stone Soul.
Zhao Shuning was straightforward. "I naturally don't trust you. That's why I'm negotiating terms with you."
The Millennium Stone Soul fell silent.
Zhao Shuning knew it was hesitating.
After a moment, its deep voice rang out again. "Little thing, tell me your terms."
"I don't trust you, and you don't trust me. So, I'll give you my body, but you have to give me half of the subjective consciousness. I don't want to end up like Mo Yan, becoming your puppet with nothing but power, ambition, and killing in my eyes."
"Little thing, your demands are a bit too much," the Millennium Stone Soul said.
"Divine half - god, we're just being cautious with each other. You've absorbed so many souls over the years, so you should know human nature best. If so, you should also know that although humans are weak, our minds are not empty."
"What if I don't agree to you?"
Zhao Shuning spread her hands and shrugged. "I can't do anything. It's just a matter of time before you break free from their restraints. However, all your plans over the past thousand years will come to nothing at the last moment. You've been guiding Mo Yan to become what he is today over the past thousand years, isn't it for your own ambition? Without a host body, where will this shadow of yours reside?"
The Millennium Stone Soul was unable to cultivate its original form. This was its only fatal flaw.
"How do I know that you won't do anything detrimental to me when you control the body?"
"You also have half of the subjective consciousness. Come on, you've lived for thousands, even tens of thousands of years. Are you really afraid of a human who has only lived for a few decades?"
The mockery was obvious.
The Millennium Stone Soul said, "What's in it for me if I make this deal with you?"
"You should know that the ones who pose a threat to you now are probably the Emperor Yan Ruyu and the Beast Supreme Zhao Huai. You should also be able to feel how they treat me. Do you think they'll still be able to attack you when you're in my body?"
This was true.
So, even if Feng Buran's father came, his son would probably stop his father for the woman he loved.
This little thing could bring countless benefits to it.
Zhao Shuning knew that the Millennium Stone Soul was wavering.
At this moment, what she needed to do was to give it one more push.
"Think it over. With my body and my consciousness in it, not only Zhao Huai but also Yan Ruyu won't attack you. They might even work for you. Don't you want to be like the Ancient Great Emperor? You can't achieve your great cause without one or two capable subordinates."
"You should know that if you use power and ambition to recruit subordinates, their hearts will never be firm. But feelings are different. Once there are feelings among people, there will be bonds. With bonds, although you may be restricted in doing things, you'll do them willingly."
"You should know this better than me."
Zhao Shuning said a lot in one breath.
The black shadow formed by the Millennium Stone Soul was wavering.
The surrounding space remained still.
Its thoughts were in turmoil.
Zhao Shuning knew that the matter was basically a success.
Now, all she needed was time.
The Millennium Stone Soul had absorbed too much human greed over the years. It thought it had no flaws and could use all the emotions in the world.
In fact, it was wrong.
Human greed was extremely terrifying. It was impossible to completely control it.
Human greed would also subtly affect this emotionless Millennium Stone Soul.
"Fine," came a voice.
Zhao Shuning smiled and let out a sigh of relief.
She took out a knife from her Qiankun bag, stretched out her hand, and cut her palm. Blood dripped drop by drop onto the ground beneath her feet.
Everything was static. Only they could move.
"Before the fusion, we need to sign a blood pact."
The blood pact was a spiritual restraint. It would bind and balance each other. If either side went back on their word, they would surely be destroyed.