"WHAT?"

The two women, one a goddess and the other a sorceress, gasped in unison. Both clapped their hands over their mouths, staring at Ledian with expressions of stunned disbelief. Their sense of self still existed beneath the spiritual imprint's control, allowing them to experience these strange yet profound feelings for him. But that didn't mean they were unaware this was some form of dark sorcery.

Originally, despite being forced into such a situation, they had secretly hoped their master would treat them kindly - and felt fulfilled by that alone. Though deeply yearning after something as precious as the Primordial Chaos Core, they'd never dared to dream of it.

After all, they were very clear about their status. At best, slaves under dark magic's influence. At worst, dual roles as concubines and weapons.

This was why Ledian's words shocked them so profoundly. In their perception, being considered human by the master had already been a great favor. And receiving trivial gifts during his good moods was more than sufficient to show gratitude.

But this was a Primordial Chaos Core - an object even the Three Realms' Supreme Beings would risk turning against each other and fight to death for.

"Ma...master, did I hear you correctly?" Even Queen of Suffering, who had always carried arrogant pride despite her torment, found her voice trembling. "Are you truly willing to let me and Lady Canglan divide this Primordial Chaos Core?"

"You heard right," Ledian said calmly, his expression unreadable. "But don't use your strength advantage to claim more than half - it's an equal split."

"Master, this..." Though overwhelmed with excitement and gratitude toward Ledian, Lady Canglan spoke under the spiritual imprint's influence. "This Primordial Chaos Core would greatly accelerate your evolution cultivation. If you were to absorb it yourself, combined with our many chaos crystals, within a few thousand years at most, maybe as little as a millennium, you could match even the Three Realms' Ten Great Masters."

"Exactly," Queen of Suffering added, flattered by his favor. "We're just your slaves - giving us this core would be wasteful. We want to see you reach the peak of the Cultivation Merger stage sooner so we can be protected." Despite her obvious greed, she prioritized Ledian's needs.

Though he knew their reverence and attachment stemmed from his spiritual imprint control, a faint warmth still stirred in Ledian. He shook his head indifferently, "You both know I used dark spiritual arts to make you feel these intense emotions - fundamentally speaking, I've controlled you. Though I often act without scruples, for my own people I'm never stingy. No matter how things happened, right or wrong - you two are now mine forever. Giving this to you causes me no regret."

Ledian's words plunged the goddess and sorceress into deep thought. Their expressions softened with genuine emotion. The faint resentment lingering in their souls over being controlled gradually faded.

Though forced through dark magic, it seemed this master truly treated them well. He completely considered them his chosen ones, from the bottom of his heart. If they had a different master, no one else would be capable of such generosity. Slowly, they began to accept Ledian as their true owner beyond just magical control. This outcome felt surprisingly acceptable - following him was better than struggling alone.

Seeing them hesitate, Ledian finally said, "Infi-Di, you've always been shameless enough to take initiative. Go first."

"Master, who's shameless?" Queen of Suffering blushed unexpectedly, adopting a coquettish tone as usual. "It's Lady Canglan who's truly shameless - she deliberately plays coy and seductive every day just to please you. I suppose deep down she's far more wanton than me. After all, she's been repressed for millions of years. Once tasting pleasure, her performance only intensifies. She secretly enjoys your humiliation yet pretends it's forced."

"I would never do that!" Lady Canglan turned crimson with embarrassment as she protested to Ledian, "Infi-Di is bullying me again!" But the flickering in her eyes betrayed her.

"Enough," Ledian interrupted. He then addressed Queen of Suffering solemnly, "You know I'm essentially human - not a high-ranking demon. I understand your kind indulges its desires without restraint. Let this rest for now. Regardless of how it happened, you are now my woman. If you dare repeat such behavior even once more, I'll personally end your existence."

"Ah, so that's the reason," Queen of Suffering suddenly realized. She glanced resentfully at Lady Canglan before murmuring, "No wonder Master especially favors her - I thought it was because she knows how to play innocent and act helpless. It turns out..."

"Hmph," Ledian grumbled. Memories of Queen of Suffering's past depravity made his stomach churn.

"Master is wrong about me!" the sorceress protested with wounded dignity, "Though Lady Canglan gave you her first time, I was also a virgin! Why does she receive special favor? Why not me?"

Ledian nearly stumbled back in disbelief. In Zaku's memory, Queen of Suffering had tortured and killed countless men.

"Master," the sorceress whispered tearfully, "Don't you remember when you first claimed me..."

"Hmph," Ledian sneered. High demons had strong regeneration abilities. She just happened to regenerate her lower body after that incident.

Feeling his clear disapproval, Queen of Suffering suddenly knelt and swore by the heavens, "Master, if I lie may I be struck down by the Annihilation Heaven's Punishment! My words are true - though I have a beautiful appearance and a reputation for decadence, I only enjoy torturing others with my whip. Those lowly males were never allowed to touch me. They deserved nothing but lashes until they cried out in pain and begged for mercy. If you still doubt me..." Her voice wavered as she added with a smirk toward Lady Canglan, "I've actually always preferred women."

Ledian was stunned into silence. He'd assumed the sorceress was some wanton woman, but apparently her past preferences were completely different. Seeing her determined to let him search her memories, he realized she was telling the truth.

Shyly lifting her up, Ledian awkwardly apologized, "Well...I wronged you. Go ahead and absorb the Primordial Chaos Core now."

Queen of Suffering mimicked Lady Canglan's adorable demeanor, using a voice dripping with seduction to say, "Master didn't tell me about your strange preferences. If you like this, I can regenerate my body for you every day...though that tearing pain is quite intense, for Master's sake I'll endure it..."

"...," Ledian could only sigh in exasperation before forcibly drawing the sealed Primordial Chaos Core into his palm and slicing it in half.

After repeated urging, the two women finally began meditating to absorb their portions. Ledian collected the remaining chaos crystals and took up guard duty beside them. This act was both a form of compensation - but more importantly, he wanted to dissolve any lingering resentment within them. Though not arrogant about his worth, he refused to have his 'women' love him only under dark magic's influence. He genuinely desired their loyalty without magical coercion.

Queen of Suffering and Lady Canglan would prove crucial in Ledian's future plans. Better to grant the core now rather than delay.