Beast Taming: My Intelligence System Chapter 928 - 575: Plotting the Deceit Realm

"Survivor camp?"

"Apologies, I haven’t encountered any other survivors."

"At the very least, within this vicinity, no such news has reached me."

"However, I can make inquiries, and perhaps we can try to bring them together."

"For now, allow me to brief you on our way of life within the Deceit Realm."

Ye Bai found himself quite intrigued by this prospect.

"Let us proceed."

Ye Bai followed the path towards the survivor settlement, eager to witness firsthand how these individuals managed to transform unpalatable substances into sustenance. After all, within the fortified towns of the Deceit Realm, the presence of ghosts allowed for the absorption of Yin Qi from food, rendering various edibles safe for human consumption. Yet, out here, provisions became incredibly scarce and valuable. If mishandled, what was meant to nourish could easily turn into a lethal toxin.

"We have established vegetable greenhouses here."

"Furthermore, we possess a water system converter capable of purifying contaminated water sources into potable liquid."

"My own water purifier was a challenging creation, requiring an individual with engineering expertise. However, this device necessitates a Holy Object for its purification process."

"Consequently, should the survivor camp aim for expansion, the acquisition of additional Holy Objects becomes paramount."

"There are but two primary avenues for obtaining Holy Objects: firstly, by discovering one in its nascent state, and secondly, by vanquishing a Red-Clothed Ghost and extracting its heart, which then transforms into a new Holy Object."

Ivy guided Ye Bai through their agricultural grounds, where numerous fruit-bearing trees were cultivated. The once barren earth had been revitalized, becoming fertile and rich.

"We’ve eliminated numerous ghosts, ground their skeletal remains into a fine powder, and incorporated it into the soil. This practice enhances plant vitality significantly, thanks to the organic phosphate content."

"The ghosts, subdued by the power of Holy Objects, also absorb the ambient Yin Qi emanating from the plantation. Subsequently, we draw upon the Yin Qi from these ghosts, thereby augmenting our own strength continuously."

Having observed the entirety of their sophisticated processing system, Ye Bai fell into contemplation. He now harbored a desire to foster a specific faction within the Deceit Realm, with the ultimate objective of bringing it under his dominion. Initially, he had deemed the Netherworld Hell Wolf a prime candidate for this role, but his perspective had since shifted.

The clone of the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm struck him as exceptionally well-suited for overseeing and controlling the Deceit Realm. Ye Bai mused that the Netherworld Hell Wolf’s strengths might be better applied to managing the realm of Hell itself.

Ye Bai’s overarching strategy involved the continued elimination of High Tier ghosts. If the opportunity arose, he also intended to hunt down one or two ghost gods, though he recognized this as a long-term endeavor.

"I believe it prudent to establish a spatial coordinate here. The unbridled pursuit of ghost gods might entail certain repercussions for us."

The assimilation of the Deceit Realm needed to be a gradual process. It would likely be most advantageous to leave the Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm within this realm, allowing it to continuously hunt ghosts and enhance its own power.

"Ten Thousand Changes Silkworm, Demon Bear Priest, you shall remain here and persist in your ghost-slaying endeavors."

"Your objective is to covertly sow discord among other human survivors, turning them against the ghosts."

Ye Bai felt a sense of urgency, necessitating his return to Blue Star to articulate his refined plans.

"Ah, and maintain a vigilant watch over the members of the Heaven and Earth Association; they may harbor ambitions of seizing control of the Deceit Realm."

As a world of intermediate scale, and one that was gradually merging with Blue Star, the Deceit Realm held considerable strategic significance. Ye Bai was determined to assert control over this world, but the ghost gods presented a formidable challenge, and he recognized the need to achieve a breakthrough to Tier Nine cultivation.

Therefore, Ye Bai resolved to journey back to Blue Star, seeking a method by which the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly could ascend to Tier Nine. Blue Star was the native plane of the Ten Thousand Changes Saint Butterfly, and only on this world could it achieve its ultimate evolution. Ye Bai currently lacked the requisite strength to directly confront the powerful ghost gods residing in the Deceit Realm.

Meanwhile, at the Heaven and Earth Association headquarters.

The Celestial Guardian observed with alarm as the soul lamps belonging to the Celestial Secret Star and Celestial Minor Star abruptly extinguished. Another two of the Thirty-Six Celestial Generals had met their demise – specifically, the two upon whom he placed the greatest reliance.

"How could a mere Deceit Realm lead to the demise of the Celestial Secret Star and Celestial Minor Star? What precisely transpired?"

Stroking his increasingly white beard, the Celestial Guardian spoke with a discernible tone of helplessness. The Celestial Secret Star and Celestial Minor Star were exceptionally adept at divination and risk assessment; their demise signaled that the Deceit Realm presented an immense, unforeseen peril, one that the Celestial Guardian himself could not perceive.

"Should we truly consider accepting the overture extended by these external deities?"

"If the original awakens, will he show me any leniency?"

The Celestial Guardian found himself in a state of profound indecision. He and the Earth Guardian were but fragments of the leader’s clone, each entrusted with distinct responsibilities. Should he opt to accept the alliance offered by the external deities, he risked being branded a traitor and purged by the original entity.

He was acutely aware that the original had willingly submitted to a sealing by the External Sect Leader of the Celestial Gate, refraining from unleashing his full power.

However, the original body remains the original, and he is himself. The original could slumber for ages, yet I was confined to a palace, enduring the passage of days and years for millennia.

"But the original despises traitors above all else."

"If I were to betray him, the original would undoubtedly pursue me to the bitter end to achieve my demise here."

The Celestial Guardian found himself in a state of utter indecision.

"If that is the case, then there seems to be no alternative."

"I will stake my chances on the original not awakening anytime soon. To face a slow death is far worse than to fight!"

"It is settled; I will ally with the external deities to contend against the Flame Country."

"My intention is to utilize the external gods to eradicate the inhabitants of the Flame Country, and subsequently, I shall deal with those same external gods myself. By doing so, no blame shall fall upon me."

The Celestial Guardian then retrieved the feather that had been left behind by the Glory Angels.