Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 497 - 252 I Am Merciful as a Demon! Please Come and Whip Me! (8000 words)_1

Chapter 497: Chapter 252 I Am Merciful as a Demon! Please Come and Whip Me! (8000 words)_1

「Late at night.」

Xiang Shan returned to his residence and sat at his desk, his thoughts drifting back to the events of the day. Recalling the scene of more than a dozen young men and women taking their oath together, his chest swelled with fervent passion.

He felt as if he had seen a glimmer of dawn in this decaying world. Though faint, it was a purity never seen before. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

An indescribable sense of accomplishment rose in his heart. A grand cause was unfurling from his very hands.

It seems Nicholas was right. I truly am the Son of Destiny, the one chosen by fate and the Demon Ancestor! Xiang Shan was greatly encouraged. What had seemed a difficult task now felt as natural as a fish in water.

He thought of stories in which the protagonist led the weak to challenge the powerful, bringing a ray of light to a dark world. What a grand and brilliant undertaking! At this moment, he was doing just that!

Afterward, he calmed down and began to formulate his next plans.

The first step had gone very well. From the three Pureblood Families of Three Origins City, he had recruited more than a dozen talented youths who had sworn a blood oath and become the first elders of the Ancestral Demon Sect. Although they didn’t hold core positions within their families, they still possessed significant influence and could accomplish a great deal. After all, even the most overlooked member of the Pureblood Demon Race was still a pureblood. Moreover, each had their own social circles, allowing them to connect with the descendants of various other Pureblood Families and subtly draw more people in.

Xiang Shan felt his methods had been quite effective. First, he used Nicholas’s works to attract them, then he introduced the origins of the Ancestral Demon Sect and conveyed its ideals. Perhaps this method could be replicated and taught to the other elders of the Ancestral Demon Sect to continuously recruit new members.

Suddenly, a soft sigh echoed beside Xiang Shan’s ear.

A gleam of light spilled in from the window, causing the candlelight to dim. In the corner of the courtyard, the flowers and plants swayed in the wind.

Xiang Shan looked up to see a figure standing by the window; he had no idea when the person had appeared.

"Senior Nicholas?" Xiang Shan was startled, but his surprise quickly turned to delight. "You’ve come again?"

Nicholas had once said his true body was trapped by Bu Ou in an indescribable, endless void. The being that appeared in this world was merely a remnant of his soul, and he couldn’t manifest often, lest Bu Ou detect him.

And now, only a few short days after their last meeting, he’s come again?

"Senior, did you know? I’ve successfully taken the first step! I’ve established the Ancestral Demon Sect and recruited more than a dozen loyal followers for Lord Demon Ancestor!" Xiang Shan blurted out, like an excited child showing off his achievements to an elder.

"You’ve done very well, child. Even better than I expected. I was not mistaken in choosing you," Wang Xiu said in a calm tone, his expression benevolent.

Xiang Shan grinned. This recognition from Nicholas was something he could never get from his family, and it filled him with exhilaration.

He spoke again, "Senior, rest assured! I will not betray the trust you and Lord Demon Ancestor have placed in me. Give me less than a thousand years... I guarantee that the followers of Lord Demon Ancestor will spread across Demon Sea Island, all of them upholding his ideals!"

[Ding! Bragging detected nearby. Congratulations to the Host for gaining Mana +233!]

Xiang Shan’s thinking was simple. With his talent, combined with his one-of-a-kind Innate Demon God Body, becoming a Demon Emperor in a thousand years should be a walk in the park. By then, he would have absolute authority. Spreading the Ancestral Demon Sect would be almost too easy!

However, upon hearing this, the corner of Wang Xiu’s mouth twitched imperceptibly.

This child is so naive. As if this little group could actually start a rebellion in the Demon Realm. If they made too much of a scene, they wouldn’t even last until the next day; they’d likely be suppressed overnight. Every last one of them would be killed. Faith needs fertile soil to take root and blossom. In a brutal, dog-eat-dog world like the Demon Realm, a creed that preaches civilization and peace has no chance of survival.

Fortunately, Wang Xiu never expected Xiang Shan and his cohort to accomplish anything significant anyway.

"That, I certainly believe." Wang Xiu nodded, then adopted a worried expression. "It’s just a pity that we might not have that much time."

"What do you mean?" Xiang Shan asked, slightly stunned.

"Bu Ou has dominated this world for too long. His power is growing rapidly, and he is trying to completely erase my existence. If he succeeds, the consequences will be unimaginable!" Wang Xiu said earnestly.

"How can that be?" Xiang Shan was dumbfounded. He clearly hadn’t expected the situation to become so dire so suddenly. "Then... what should I do now?"

"We must accelerate the process. Awaken the light in the hearts of the Primal Demon Masses and have more people rediscover their faith in the Demon Ancestor," Wang Xiu said seriously. He explained that if their faith grew strong enough, they might have a chance to awaken the Demon Ancestor from his slumber. The Demon Ancestor was powerful beyond measure; even a single moment of his time would be enough to completely remake the world.

Xiang Shan fell into thought, his mind still a blank slate, with no idea how to proceed. He felt that his previous plan was already the best approach. How much faster could they possibly go? Faith isn’t something that can be born just by someone saying, ’I believe’!

"Senior, please teach me. What should I do?" Xiang Shan asked, taking a deep breath and giving a respectful bow to Wang Xiu.

"It’s very simple: go out amongst the demon masses!" Wang Xiu’s gaze met Xiang Shan’s. His words were imbued with a unique power that compelled Xiang Shan to listen intently. He felt his mind open as countless points of wisdom flooded in, sparking deep contemplation.