Urban Cultivation with a Demonic System-Chapter 178 - 168: Join My Ten Thousand Souls Banner and Build an Enterprise as Brothers!
Regardless of whether Zhu Qingqing is willing or not, her predestined fate cannot be changed.
If it’s said that you’ll enter the Ten Thousand Souls Banner today, then you’ll definitely enter it!
Even if the soul is incompatible with the equipment, it must enter!
Her soul uncontrollably entered the Cyber Ten Thousand Souls Banner.
The once authentic soul was forced to adapt to the rules inside the Cyber Ten Thousand Souls Banner, swiftly transforming into a cyber life form.
Of course, the real reason why a soul can be translated into a cyber life form lies in the Spiritual Net technology.
The Spiritual Net is a semi-physical existence, everything inside can be seen as composed of Spiritual Power, rather than an electronic network.
Converting a soul into a mass of Spiritual Power data is naturally much simpler than converting a soul into electronic data.
Not to mention, ascending into an electronic life form is something Aunt Zhenzi has long successfully practiced.
Could the wisdom of an entire Cultivation Realm be lesser than a ghost’s?
Once Zhu Qingqing’s soul adapted to the rules inside the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, Su Yuan waved his hand grandly and directly promoted Zhu Qingqing to the position of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner Spirit.
To this, Su Yuan 1, as the primary soul, was quite dissatisfied.
Before Zhu Qingqing arrived, he was the boss of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. Now that Zhu Qingqing is here, you’re implementing a dual-power system!
Which is greater, the primary soul or the artifact spirit?
Su Yuan’s response was very simple.
The primary soul is the Banner Chief, while the artifact spirit is the Banner Committee Secretary.
Both are at the True Soul Level, so they can supervise each other equally.
Lately, these Cyber Brothers of mine have become increasingly unruly, so it’s indeed necessary to find a capable leader to guide and train these ten thousand Cyber Resentful Souls properly.
Without training and improvement, how can they progress together with me as their master in the future?
Damn it, I’m studying every day while you all surf the internet thinking I can’t see!
Zhu Qingqing, transformed into a cyber soul, quickly adapted to her new role as the artifact spirit of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.
On the silvery pole, a virtual projection-like banner body appeared, displaying Zhu Qingqing’s Coinage Head.
She said with a face full of helplessness:
"Su Yuan, although I did want to experience the modern cultivation technology, I didn’t say I wanted to be the artifact spirit of your Ten Thousand Souls Banner."
"Why don’t you just let me die instead."
Cultivators from the Ancient Cultivation Realm commonly believed that once refined into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, they would become the spirit slave of the treasure’s owner.
Life or death lies at the whim of the owner.
The owner might even capture a soul inside the banner to light a soul lantern as a routine operation.
Although Zhu Qingqing had a reasonably good impression of Su Yuan, it wasn’t to the extent of trusting him to handle her soul without reservation.
Hearing Zhu Qingqing sounding as if she wanted to die, Su Yuan shook his head in exasperation:
"Ancient people will always be ancient people, Master Zhu, this is where you’re lagging behind the times."
"What... do you mean?"
Su Yuan said solemnly:
"You pride yourself as a master of the Puppet Dao, but your limit is merely refining your flesh into a Magical Treasure."
"Yet your soul remains a human soul, with thoughts manifesting only in the flora and fauna you perceive."
"But once you are transformed into a cyber soul, you can freely roam the Spiritual Net, absorbing its infinite knowledge."
"Simultaneously, you can freely inhabit any Human Puppet and control it directly without any delay. Imagine what great improvement this brings to your Puppet Dao?"
Zhu Qingqing: "..."
That actually makes sense.
Seeing the other party’s expression slightly soften, Su Yuan continued to strike while the iron was hot:
"And don’t think being an artifact spirit is tough work; our enterprise is in its startup phase, and you along with my ten thousand Cyber Brothers are the founding members of the company."
"As long as you are willing to work hard, your career has vast development prospects. Perhaps the first Cyber True Immortal in the Cultivation Realm could be you."
"Being alive isn’t bad, but ascending into a cyber soul brings even broader horizons!"
Zhu Qingqing: "..."
Damn it, don’t think ancient people are all fools, okay?
You’re quite good at depicting grand visions, huh?
In essence, aren’t you treating the souls in the Ten Thousand Souls Banner like black slaves, making them work overtime ceaselessly?
But though she grumbled, Zhu Qingqing ultimately decided not to clamor for death anymore.
Because the vision Su Yuan depicted was indeed quite appealing and had some hope of being realized.
But there was one matter she had to make clear with Su Yuan first!
"You... you must never use the Artifact Demon Finger on me in the future! Or I’ll quit."
Zhu Qingqing’s charming face turned serious.
She didn’t want to end up like other Magical Treasures bewitched by the Artifact Demon Finger, displaying heart-shaped eyes and becoming Su Yuan’s plaything.
"That’s only natural."
Su Yuan readily agreed.
Just kidding, in fact, I already used it when you just finished translation and hadn’t regained consciousness.
Otherwise, how could I have tricked an ancient Demon Cultivator, a hundred and eighty thousand years old, into working for me so easily?
Su Yuan added these words in his heart while outwardly smiling as he spoke:
"So it’s settled then, if there’s nothing else, let’s head out."
Zhu Qingqing’s Coinage Head nodded and thought for a moment before reminding:
"Remember to bring my true body; after all, it’s attached to my real head."
"Also, that minimalistic body may seem simple, but its materials are of quite a high grade. Otherwise, it couldn’t have lasted over a hundred thousand years without damage."
Su Yuan nodded, placing the pink-haired little dog and the Ten Thousand Souls Banner into his backpack.
Just as he was about to leave, a sudden "ding dong" rang in his ear.
[Congratulations on completely wiping out the Zhu Yan White Bone Observation!]
???
[After slaughtering all the disciples of the White Bone Observation, did you also cruelly murder Observatory Master Zhu Qingqing, and then extract her soul to refine it into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner Spirit?]
[Host, your very existence has already turned many who pride themselves as members of the Demon Dao into moral exemplars!]
Damn it! Let’s not even talk about how fake this whole White Bone Observation slaughter thing is. Even if it were true, I’d be eradicating demons for the sake of justice, alright!
How did it become something the world couldn’t tolerate?
Is it just because I drafted Zhu Qingqing as a conscript to be the Ten Thousand Souls Banner Spirit... okay, that is pretty demonic.
Anyway, you crappy system, you’re so biased!
[Demon task has been updated!]
[Task: Top Hundred Demon Sect (in progress)]
[The downfall of the White Bone Observation has left a vacancy in the top hundred demon sects, and your ambitious self desires to make the Primordial Sect you founded the new top hundred demon sect!]
[Please enhance the strength of the Demon Sect quickly, so that the Primordial Sect meets the top hundred standard!]
[Task Progress One: Circle Influence (5026/20000)]
[Task Progress Two: Number of Followers (25779/50000)]
[Task Progress Three: Primordial Sect’s Reputation (5500/50000)]
[Task Reward: Sect System]
Suppressing the urge to grumble, after reading through the task description, Su Yuan fell into deep thought.
Sect System?
It sounds like something to do with the duties and positions of Demon Sect cultivators within the sect.
So positions like Chen Nuoyi’s Vice Sect Leader of the Primordial Sect, Yin Qiyue’s Bright Left Envoy, Chu Lanxi’s Bright Right Envoy, and so on, will all become a reality?
I wonder what changes will happen to them and other followers after they become official.
Does it mean that as Sect Leader, I can exploit them more effectively?
With this thought, Su Yuan suddenly had a desire to complete this task.
Anyway, my account is already gaining followers and promoting goods, and this system task is just adding another task indicator.
For once, the crappy system isn’t making things overly complicated for me.
Closing the system panel, Su Yuan walked out of the attic, effortlessly passing through the gradually dissipating primary protective formation.
Outside the primary ring, Taibai Phecda, Ye Muyu, Chen Nuoyi, and the many members of the expedition and rescue teams had long been waiting.
Apart from Chen Nuoyi, those who saw Su Yuan’s entire challenge process had quite complex opinions of Su Yuan.
Most rescue team members vaguely sensed that their so-called expert Xiaosu likely had more than just a scholarly interest in the Demon Dao.
Perhaps he himself is a major demon.
But in any case, Su Yuan is still the hero who came forward to save every one of them.
Nobody would hold a grudge over some slight... significant personal immorality of Su Yuan’s.
"You were way too reckless going into the ring alone."
Taibai Phecda reprimanded sternly.
But after the scolding, his expression softened again:
"But as long as you’re okay, it’s fine."
"Just a bit of dirt on the hem of your clothes."
Su Yuan maintained a calm demeanor, exuding the aura of a high-level expert.
"Student Su Yuan, what about Zhu Qingqing, the master of the White Bone Observation?"
Ye Muyu asked.
"Passed away peacefully."
Su Yuan said expressionlessly, and while speaking, he actively took out the headless cloth doll, showing it to everyone:
"This is the inheritance she entrusted me with before her death. I should be able to take it away legally and rightfully, right?"
Ye Muyu smiled and nodded:
"Of course."
"We’re here for archaeology and preservation, not thievery; of course, we would respect the desires of the Secret Realm’s owner."
Taibai Phecda stared at Su Yuan, not making a fuss over the Great Desire Immortal Puppet but asked with a skeptical gaze:
"Is Zhu Qingqing really dead? What’s that bulging thing in your backpack?"
Su Yuan: "..."
Tsk! Out of everyone here besides Chen Nuoyi, I’m closest to you, and you, Old Deng, don’t trust me!
Where has the trust between people gone?
As if sensing the resentment in Su Yuan, Taibai Phecda explained voluntarily:
"I’m considering your safety; an old demon like Zhu Qingqing who has survived since the Ancient Era is extremely cunning and insidious, with very low moral standards."
"If you were to be soft-hearted under her influence and let her enter modern society unchecked, it could lead to trouble!"
Hearing this explanation, Su Yuan felt somewhat better.
But the problem is, what Teacher Taibai said is basically unlikely to happen.
Not only is Zhu Qingqing under my control in the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, but I’ve also secretly increased her goodwill towards me using Demon Technique·Finger Weapon; it’s impossible for her to rebel against me.
Even if she were to rebel, with the effect of my ’Second Week Invincible’ title, I could easily suppress her.
All in all, there should be no problem with employing Zhu Qingqing safely.
He wasn’t afraid of Taibai Phecda checking; he proactively opened his backpack, showing the body of a little pink-haired dog.
"Here, this is her real body; she’s truly dead."
"She also entrusted this corpse to me for disposal, so it should rightly belong to me."
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