Heavenly Demon Cultivation Simulation-Chapter 461: System Rampage (2)

System Rampage (2)

The body of Seol-Hwi, transformed into Cheon Wol-seong, was moving toward a certain point.

As he became aware of the passage of time in that state, the speed noticeably slowed down. The surroundings, hidden in the glare, began to come into view.

‘The quarters… It must be where the elders are gathered.’

Seol-Hwi realized where he was headed.

Just as the option ‘Directly contact the elders’ appeared, the system was intervening to arrange a meeting with them.

Nevertheless, it felt so natural that it didn’t seem like an artificial intervention.

‘The moment End Demon gave the order, the system must have judged that it should intervene in this matter.’

As soon as End Demon, who became the Cult Leader, gave the command, the system observing this world instructed the intervention of Cheon Wol-seong.

Of course, there was a basis for this.

Because if he stepped in, it was thought that the elders would agree without any resistance.

According to the usual Demonic Cult’s law of the strong, one can easily sacrifice their life like a straw.

But this situation is different.

Since it involves leaving the long-protected living grounds, even the leader had to take time to persuade.

Because it was a situation where not only the current people but also the reclusive warriors’ consent was needed.

Nevertheless, when the Cult Leader suddenly issued such a major directive that could shake the grand plan, the council rose up and expressed opinions, and the elders had to gather to discuss the matter.

It might not be outright defiance, but they would wish for time to reconsider.

‘All of this means the system still considers Cheon Wol-seong as the Cult Leader.’

It became clearer with the system’s intervention.

It still didn’t recognize End Demon as the Cult Leader.

That’s why Cheon Wol-seong was told to go directly to the elders to give orders.

More precisely, it was judged that if Cheon Wol-seong gave orders, this problem would be resolved.

Tak.

It was then.

Seol-Hwi’s steps suddenly stopped at the point where the main temple was visible.

‘What is this?’

The sky shook and the ground trembled.

And even though the flow of time was slowed to the extreme, he didn’t move slowly.

No, it was correct to say that he wasn’t moving at all right now.

‘This reaction now?’

At that moment, the color of the sky changed.

It darkened, and after a while, it brightened again.

A day passed in an instant.

Tak.

And around that time, the body started moving again.

‘Ah, this seems like a temporal procedure. It would be strange for the elders to gather and exchange opinions as soon as End Demon gives an order.’

After End Demon would have given the order for the Cult’s movement in the meeting, within a short time, it would have been conveyed to the important figures of the main cult, and it would take about a day for the secluded warriors to gather opinions. ȑÁ𐌽òʙÈꞩ

Therefore, the system seemed to be designed for Cheon Wol-seong to appear where the elders gathered the next day.

‘What if they refuse?’

Seeing his body move on its own again, Seol-Hwi disrupted the flow.

He attempted to intervene in consciousness beyond just interfering with the flow of time.

The result appeared immediately.

“Kuup!”

For a moment, he received a huge shock as if all the organs in his body were being shaken.

It was because as soon as he regained control of his body, he forcibly blocked the external qi that had been manipulating him, causing the internal qi to reverse within his body.

[Abnormal progression... ERROR! An incomprehensible result has been derived. Halting all progress.]

However, that was not enough to stop Seol-Hwi.

In an instant, Seol-Hwi regained control of his body, halted the flow of qi, and made it circulate once more.

Sssaaa—

Ultimately, he was able to control his body with certainty.

Of course, that was not the end of it.

[...The player is interfering with the progression. Seeking alternatives...◁▷]

The system continued to spew something out.

Ignoring such phenomena, Seol-Hwi walked up to the main hall door and expanded his senses.

It was to listen to the voices being exchanged inside the headquarters.

“Is there no other alternative? Must we follow the order to abandon our base?”

“I cannot understand why such an order is suddenly given. There are over a dozen reclusive experts who refuse to remain idle.”

“I would rather receive an order to charge into enemy lines and die. This body is ready to be discarded at any time. But to abandon this land where our ancestors lived is too harsh. Moreover, there is no explanation given for why we must abandon the base.”

The internal meeting was composed of very intense reactions.

In fact, it was a sufficiently forewarned reaction.

If they knew there was a new world that the enlightened ones were witnessing, they would have followed.

But that was something only those who reached the level of transcendence could enjoy.

[...Failed to find an alternative. Retrying... Retrying! Failed to find an alternative.]

In the meantime, the system did not disappear and continued to spit something out.

‘They will follow eventually. Once they realize the realm of enlightenment…’

The Demonic Cult has not been under the rule of End Demon for more than a year since Cheon Wol-seong’s death.

During this time, End Demon has been in closed-door training and hasn’t shown his face.

Naturally, except for those who have been loyal to him from the beginning, others would still harbor doubts.

Above all, it was unclear whether the forces under the Second and Third Disciples would follow him not just superficially, but sincerely.

‘He must act befitting the Demonic Cult.’

In such a situation, it was necessary to make an example of a few people.

Once they experienced the absolute power of End Demon, who ascended to the state of Profound Demon, they would have no choice but to follow.

‘By the way… why does that guy keep doing that?’

The system still had not disappeared.

It continued to display messages by itself, and they only indicated repeated failures.

[......Unable to find an alternative. Retrying! ......Unable to find an alternative. Ding! Total of 30 failures. Retry attempts exceeded. Raising system grade to maximum.]

‘Grade?’

Seol-Hwi’s gaze was drawn to the word “grade.”

While he knew about combat grades, he wondered if the system also had grades.

[Grade: Designated as maximum danger. Simultaneously expanding the range to the highest level.]

- Note: This includes terrain, objects, historical figures, all creatures including players, and extends to wizards and sorcerers with abilities.

‘Oh. Look at this?’

Seol-Hwi felt intrigued by the newly changed system window.

It seemed to suggest creating entities that included not just past figures but all players as well.

As if it were responding to a challenge, showing that it would demonstrate its power.

Seol-Hwi found it amusing, wondering what kind of trial it intended to present.

[★Severe Warning★ You have lost your duties as a player.]

[★Severe Duty★ You have disrupted the order as a player.]

[★Severe Reprimand★ You have acted recklessly as a player. The system will hold you accountable for this.] 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

“Alright. Go ahead and do it. I’ll provide proper education too.”

Seol-Hwi was moving outside the Demonic Cult. It was to prepare for any possible fights.

[Selecting candidates.......]

‘It should at least be of a divine level, right?’

An existence created by the system.

Naturally, an entity that surpasses ordinary levels will appear.

Whether it will be around the level of the Big Dipper Star, or even stronger, was something to be observed further.

[Ding! The subject has been selected as the Vice-Chief. The system intervenes to significantly enhance his abilities. Customizing.......]

‘Customizing?’

Seol-Hwi’s gaze was drawn to the strange text. It was a term he had never seen before.

Based on experience, such unfamiliar terms could be roughly deduced from the information that follows……. And indeed, it was.

[Health: Infinite]

[Inner Power: 136 Gaps]

[Special Ability: Instantly recovers all wounds]

[Weapon: Supreme Demonic Sword]

[Martial Arts: All martial arts of the Demonic Arts]

[Realm: Profound Demon, Qi God]

“Ah, so that’s what it is?”

Only then did Seol-Hwi roughly grasp the meaning.

Customizing was a specific ability designated by the system.

That’s why it could set the ability values differently from past Vice Cult Leader.

However, something was a bit odd.

‘Why is it Qi God?’

<The customized Vice Cult Leader punishes you.>

<Delete! All your combat styles are erased.>

Just as Seol-Hwi tilted his head with a puzzled look.

Boom!

As the hazy dust, like fog, gathered together, the Vice Cult Leader he had seen in the past appeared.

“Youngster. Do you dare defy us, mere player?”

Although the appearance and voice were the same, the tone was somehow different.

It was a question that perfectly suited the role of a minion of the system, reflecting his thoughts.

“Indeed. Thinking about it, this makes sense.”

Seol-Hwi scratched his head and nodded.

He expected a much stronger opponent, but this seemed to be the system’s best effort.

Since the system knew Cheon Wol-seong’s capabilities, from its perspective, it brought a master he could never defeat.

It also erased the combat styles for this reason.

It blocked the possibility of summoning AI.

“What are you thinking about with me right in front of you?”

“Oh, right. You were here.”

When the Vice Cult Leader spoke, Seol-Hwi finally looked at him.

In truth, the opponent was so easy that it was actually a concern.

“That arrogant attitude. I’ll make you struggle beneath my feet soon enough!”

Bang!

Showing his anger, the Vice Cult Leader stomped the ground and rushed forward.

It seemed his weapon of choice was the excellent martial art, Heavenly Demon King Steps.

He reached right in front of Seol-Hwi and tried to wield his weapon.

Grab!

Without even executing a move, his neck was caught by the opponent’s hand.

For Seol-Hwi, who had already surpassed the state of Profound Demon, techniques like Heavenly Demon King Steps had no effect.

“Severe, severe. I was expecting something with all the severity, but…….”

“…….”

“This is all that comes out.”

Thud!

When Seol-Hwi swung his fist with his other hand, he fell with a thud.

That was the end.

[Customized Vice Cult Leader dead. Player's abilities greatly increased.......]

[Player ability recalibration. Assuming maximum value. Calculating.......]

And once again, the system reacted noisily.

It finally seemed to be hastily trying to assess him.

“As expected, it assessed incorrectly.”

[Ding! Player ability assessment complete! Please wait a moment. Re-selecting candidates.......]

‘This, doesn’t seem like it’ll back down easily?

Usually, the system would spew out errors and disappear.

But unlike before, it kept operating without disappearing.

And after quite a long time, it finally spat out the result.

And it was something that went beyond interesting, becoming somewhat irritating.

[Beep! Selection complete. The subject is designated as AI Sa Yu-kang.]

None other than Sa Yu-kang.