Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation-Chapter 432: Reclaiming The Position (2)

From the moment Seol-Hwi decided to torment the Creator within the system, he had been contemplating continuously.

He pondered what situation might arise where the Creator, upon entering the system directly in the future, would find it impossible to suppress his rage.

Then, after learning about the three divine beings’ existence, he was able to define the direction of his plan more clearly.

He judged that utilizing the powers of the gods to further amplify his fury would be beneficial.

Thus, after killing two gods and leaving the last divine being behind.

Seol-Hwi felt the necessity to pause here.

Among the warnings that appeared when he killed the two gods, there was a phrase ‘low probability of Creator intervention’.

He had to consider the possibility that the moment the third divine being was killed, the Creator might intervene.

In other words, the divine being was a target that had to be eliminated last.

Therefore, the task that Seol-Hwi had to do was clearly defined.

It was to employ every method that would enrage the Creator.

If the Creator wasn’t driven mad with rage, they wouldn’t take the extreme action of turning back time.

One of the alternatives he was considering was exploiting a loophole in the system.

In reality, the system seemed perfectly crafted, but from Seol-Hwi’s countless experiences, there was a significant loophole in this Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation.

It was that not the entire world was brought into the system’s domain.

‘I could tell during the Martial Arts Training Island.’

The system seemed to exist in all worlds, but in reality, it had once revealed its limitations of influence it held.

In the past, once he left the Demonic Cult, its influence diminished, and after the Sichuan region, only the opponent’s abilities were displayed. The system couldn’t have a significant impact.

Also, there were times when he directly revealed the limits of its domain.

Precisely, the Third Ability he experienced at the Wudang Sect. Looking back now, it was deliberately designed to prevent them from reaching the Profound Realm.

It was a clue indicating that control was impossible in places beyond the system’s influence.

Consequently, Seol-Hwi’s plan is to create absolute warriors to fight the Creator outside the system’s domain.

Among them, he chose End Demon as the central figure.

If End Demon’s abilities could be elevated to the level of Shin Yaja, who was once a Profound Demon, or rather, an AI…

What would be the outcome if they fought the Creator outside the system in that situation?

And if Earth Demon were to join forces as well?

Could the Creator control all that power?

Surely, he couldn’t have created this entire world.

He wouldn’t be able to arbitrarily use the system to limit abilities like he did with Earth Demon in the past.

“Heh, what on earth are you talking about…?”

End Demon muttered, as if he couldn’t believe what he just heard.

However, despite it being a situation where he would normally explode in anger, he listened seriously.

It seemed he wasn’t ignoring the conversation entirely.

“Even if I can’t understand your words, let’s address this one thing first.”

“Please, go ahead.”

“Who are you?”

At End Demon’s words, Seol-Hwi stared at him, waiting to understand the intent of the question.

“Are you a subordinate favored by Earth Demon, or are you the Earth Demon himself?”

For a moment, End Demon’s gaze turned sharp.

In this chaotic situation, he seemed intent on identifying the entity before him first.

There was no need for Seol-Hwi to lie.

“I am not Earth Demon.”

“……!”

There was a look of slight surprise in End Demon’s eyes. Then the questioning continued.

“Not Earth Demon? Then where is Earth Demon? And why are you imitating Earth Demon in here? Who are you?”

“I will tell you slowly, one by one.”

Seol-Hwi sat down again. Then, while meeting End Demon’s piercing gaze, he spoke clearly.

“First, Earth Demon, he is outside of the Demonic Cult.”

“Why?”

“Because I had to take his place.”

“Had to take his place?”

“Yes. This is a situation that Earth Demon himself agreed to.”

Seol-Hwi lowered his gaze briefly and then raised it again.

“Before I explain who I am, there is something you need to know. It is about the absolute being.”

Seol-Hwi roughly explained about the Creator and the system.

The fact that they had created and were manipulating this world.

“Earth Demon has long known about the existence of the Creator. Since they are a being different from ordinary people, it’s not entirely surprising.”

End Demon seemed to have a rather shocked expression.

There were clearly revealed facts that couldn’t be dismissed as nonsense.

Above all, the presence before him.

He could tell he was far superior in strength compared to himself.

End Demon spoke.

“Let’s assume everything you said is true. You’re asking for cooperation because there’s someone manipulating the Cult Leader and even the Demonic Cult, right?”

“That’s correct.”

“But why me? There must be others stronger than me around here.”

“There are. However, there are only a few who have been placed as the Creator’s playthings.”

“Playthings, you say?”

Although killing intent gleamed in End Demon’s eyes, Seol-Hwi paid it no mind.

“Yes. In this battle for succession, a fight of mutual sabotage and murder. What the Creator of this scenario deemed important were the Heavenly Demon Disciples, and among them, End Demon’s role was crucial. So I thought. There’s nothing that would enrage him more than the betrayal of someone he thought of as a plaything.”

“…Ha. This is maddening to the core.”

The more End Demon listened, the harder it seemed for him to suppress his anger.

But he must have known that getting angry wouldn’t change or negate the current discussion.

It was evident in his tone.

Indeed, he was now addressing things one by one.

“So it seems you’re somewhere in between fighting against the Creator. Do you know the future then?”

“…Yes.”

“Then you must also know what I was planning to do?”

Seol-Hwi nodded at those words and continued speaking.

“Originally, you planned to join hands with the Mount Hua Sect through the Supreme Pavilion, using their strength to gain an advantage in the successor struggle. Afterward, you also planned to establish a cooperative relationship by helping with the great undertaking of the Mount Hua Sect. However, when I decided to join Yeo Bi-shin, you must have changed your strategy. From suppression to defense.”

“……!”

End Demon’s eyes widened. It was a different emotion from when he first saw the martial prowess that obliterated the table in an instant.

“Ha. This is perplexing to me.”

Having absolute power and knowing his plan inside out.

Given the circumstances, it was hard to dismiss everything as mere nonsense.

“Fine. Then let me ask you one last time.”

End Demon spoke again with a sharp gaze.

“You know my situation well, and you know the future well too, so speak with your own mouth. Do you think I will cooperate?”

“Yes. I believe you will cooperate.”

“Why?”

“Because I will fulfill the two things you desire.”

“Two things?”

“Yes.”

Seol-Hwi stood up. Then he walked towards the window.

“One is to grant you the Absolute Extreme Demonic Arts, allowing you to achieve Transcendence. As a demon, isn’t it instinctive to desire great power?”

“You mentioned that. And what is the other?”

Seol-Hwi seemed to ponder for a moment, then turned around and spoke.

“I will offer you the position of Cult Leader.”

“……What?!”

End Demon stood up abruptly.

The Cult Leader, this was something he hadn’t even considered.

“Isn’t it obvious? I intend to fight the Creator. I have no interest in power. Tonight.”

“……”

Seol-Hwi glared at him. Not with the calm expression he had shown until now, but with a more serious look.

“The position of the Cult Leader will be vacant. What do you think, will you join forces with me?”

It would be impossible for End Demon to refuse.

Because he had offered everything he wanted.

Ma Tae-ryong was quickly moving from Windy Air Peak to the Supreme Pavilion.

He had received the person from the recluse and immediately dashed out.

At first, the old woman had stubbornly refused, but after communicating with the woman, she soon handed the chick over herself.

If she had refused, it would have resulted in a rather difficult situation.

Because she was an opponent difficult to subdue by force.

‘But why is this chick needed?’

Ma Tae-ryong was curious, but he didn’t delve further.

Since his lord had already drawn his sword, he thought it best to focus on completing the mission first.

He arrived at the Supreme Pavilion like that.

‘Huh? That person…’

Just then, he witnessed a familiar figure walking towards the main gate of the Supreme Pavilion—First Disciple, End Demon.

Usually, he would have openly shown his manners, but seeing that the person seemed somewhat displeased, he merely offered a silent bow.

After he walked away, he quickly entered the Supreme Pavilion.

“My lord. It’s Ma Tae-ryong.”

“Come in.”

Creak.

He made his presence known outside the room before entering.

For some reason, he saw his lord sitting on a chair where the table had disappeared.

“The chick?”

“Here it is.”

As Ma Tae-ryong carefully handed over the chick, Seol-Hwi, transformed into Earth Demon, chuckled.

Then he spoke.

“It’s me, Songhwa. Have you been well?”

The chick paused for a moment, then seemed to understand and slightly opened its mouth with an ‘Ah.’

“Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for a long time.”

“……!”

Ma Tae-ryong watched with wide eyes as the chick began to speak.

He stared intently at this strange sight.

“Heh heh. You wanted to be apart when we were together.”

“But I didn’t expect you to leave without a word.”

“Yes, yes. I’ll be sure to inform you before I go in the future.”

Seol-Hwi chuckled as he gestured to Ma Tae-ryong, who stood awkwardly.

It would be more awkward if he eavesdropped on the conversation.

Once Ma Tae-ryong left, Seol-Hwi began to speak earnestly.

“By the way, I have a favor to ask of you.”

“What is it?”

“I intend to place you in a certain space for a moment… Is that alright?”

“What kind of space is it?”

“It’s a space different from this one.”

“What?!”

Songhwa flapped his wings as if bewildered by the answer. Meanwhile, Seol-Hwi remained serious.

“I’ll bring you back out anyway. I just want to check if you can move to another space.”

“…….”

Songhwa didn’t fully understand, but he didn’t refuse either.

Rather, he seemed intrigued as a sorcerer about what kind of space was being mentioned.

‘Will this work?’

Seol-Hwi decided to try the point he was curious about.

So he touched the toolbox in front of him and tried to move Songhwa, the chick, into the toolbox.

[Living birds cannot be placed in the toolbox.]

Contrary to his expectations, the toolbox reacted with rejection.

‘As expected. Wasn’t going to work.’

It’s not something incomprehensible. Songhwa is a character designated by the system.

Naturally, living things couldn’t be put into the toolbox.

‘Wait. If it’s something without life… something considered lifeless?’

As his thought process momentarily flowed in that direction, Seol-Hwi decided to experiment immediately.

“Songhwa, can you transform into a sword like before?”

“If it’s a sword… Well, I can manage.”

“Try it once more.”

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“Why are you doing this…”

“I’ll explain everything later. Go on.”

At Seol-Hwi’s words, Songhwa nodded. Then, as if reciting a spell, he muttered a few words.

Ping.

Just like before, he transformed into the shape of a sword.

At a glance, it was a perfect sword.

‘Let’s do this.’

Seol-Hwi quickly tapped the sword-transformed Songhwa and tried to place him in the toolbox.

At that moment.

[Would you like to place 'Songhwa the Sword' into the toolbox?]

‘It’s responding.’

Seeing the system’s text, Seol-Hwi’s eyes widened.

And upon consenting, surprisingly, the system reacted.

[Safely placed into the toolbox.]

Songhwa had entered the toolbox.