# CHAMPION PART 38
## Chapter 1213: Self-harm, can't live!
- **The Old Man's Intrusion**
- The old man's soul enters Duong Diep's eyebrows unnoticed.
- A smile appears on Duong Diep's face as the old man begins to take control.
- The old man attempts to swallow Duong Diep's soul to gain full control.
- **The Small Vortex Activation**
- A small vortex within Duong Diep's body starts rotating rapidly.
- The old man becomes frightened and questions what the vortex is.
- The vortex intensifies, causing panic in the old man.
- **The Old Man's Plea**
- The old man admits his mistakes and begs for mercy.
- He offers to help Duong Diep by taking menial tasks like sweeping the streets.
- The old man promises to make Duong Diep’s sword alliance the strongest force on the continent.
- He pleads for Duong Diep to stop the vortex from spinning.
- **Duong Diep's Internal Struggle**
- Duong Diep remains silent while the vortex continues to spin.
- The old man's fear grows as he realizes the vortex might consume him.
- The situation suggests an internal power struggle between Duong Diep and the invading soul.