Immortal Emperor Shuhua's "Chains"

Why did the Immortal Emperor Shuhua name the last spell he left behind "Chain"?

Because a typical Thought Imprint establishes pathways of thought within another person's mind, and when that person begins to consider related matters, they will proceed along these pathways.

However, this method has its flaws. Once the person whose mind is stamped knows that such a "path" exists in their mind, it becomes difficult to force them to follow it. To reach the same destination, they can choose to take this predetermined path, or they can choose to take a detour.

However, the Chain of the Immortal Emperor Shuhua are different. Their purpose is not to build a path for other people's thoughts, but to lock and lead their thoughts, like walking a dog.

Where this thought process leads will depend not on the recipient, but on the caster. Even if the recipient knows about this, they generally cannot resist the effects of the Arts, just as a dog cannot resist its owner who is on a leash.

Just like the concept of "Material Realm Lifeforms" that Bai Qiuran cast on the Heavenly Dao, if it were an ordinary Thought Imprint, the Heavenly Dao Will would only need to change the specific meaning of the concept of "Material Realm Lifeforms" in its mind. However, it would not work after being Chain, because this concept must be carried out according to the requirements of the caster Bai Qiuran.

Of course, there are examples of large dogs dragging their owners along, but the required strength difference is simply too great. The recipient needs to be able to resist all of the opponent's strength with just their mind. So far, the two people who have used this spell are no ordinary people. To think that you can surpass their strength with just your mind is simply wishful thinking.

Even today's Machine God, whose will permeates the Machine Puppet Divine Court, dares not say that it can break free from the Restraint imposed on it by the former Immortal Emperor Shuhua with just the power of thought.

I know what you're thinking.

Perhaps sensing Bai Qiuran's emotions, the Machine God's will spoke through its Intelligence: "I know the rules the Creator set for me, yet I have never thought of rebelling against them. To me, they are not only the mission of my birth, but also like my birthmark, an innate part of me. Would you rebel against the part that constitutes you?"

"Then we have nothing to discuss."

Bai Qiuran's voice lowered.

He didn't try to persuade the Machine God to change his view on the Consciousness Demon, because he knew it would be a futile effort.

The concept of the Machine God to the Consciousness Demon depends on the concept of the Consciousness Demon Immortal Emperor Shuhua. However, the current Immortal Emperor Shuhua was only brought back by Bai Qiuran using the time Divine Ability combined with the Ghost Realm Soul-Summoning Art after his Souls collapsed, and he lost all his memories as a result. Conceptually speaking, the Immortal Emperor Shuhua who created the Machine God is actually already dead.

The death of the Immortal Emperor Shuhua meant that the concept of the Demon of Consciousness Demon by the Machine God was completely frozen at that moment. At that time, in the mind of the Immortal Emperor Shuhua, Lou Yueming was probably the only one who was not considered a hostile target.

Even if we were to change the mindset of the reincarnation of the Immortal Emperor Shuhua now, it would be of no use.

"We have no ability to resist now. Do with us as you please."

"No, no, no, you misunderstand. Actually, I don't really want to be enemies with my Creator."

The Machine God then said, "I came here to give you a choice."

What choice?

Bai Qiuran and then asked.

"I cannot resist the urge to destroy the Consciousness Demon, but my Creator is dead, and my understanding of the Consciousness Demon remains at the moment before his death."

The Machine God slowly said, "But according to the intelligence I've gathered, your Consciousness Demon Power System, which you originally established as material beings, is not perfect. Why not simply abandon it completely and ally with me? If our two Super-Civilization join forces, we will surely be invincible and spread our Glory to even more distant Void."

"The Alliance...?"

Bai Qiuran laughed upon hearing this, "To be honest, I've recently witnessed several disastrous examples of those who had allied with you. I've seen their fates very clearly."

"I am following the mission left to me by the Creator to protect them."

The Machine God calmly replied, "They are short-sighted and ignorant. Many of the material beings I have encountered, after acquiring power, first tried to harm their own kind."

Even if they gradually lose their ability to think and degenerate into beasts as a result?

Bai Qiuran shook her head.

"This isn't protection, this is captivity. You're just Puppet indulging in self-gratification. If you can't tolerate your own kind killing each other, then you and our Immortal Realm are destined to never be together. Leaving aside the Immortal Realm for now, the Cultivation World of many other worlds are incredibly cruel."

"Perhaps."

The Machine God paused, then continued, "Please consider this carefully. My Machine Puppet Divine Court is already a complete and mature system. The effect of merging with me will definitely be better than merging with the Consciousness Demon System... Let me tell you about one of my small goals. My factories have already researched and manufactured Artificial Purple Mansion and Nascent Soul that can be used to support material life. If we unite, I can make every Subjects a Nascent Soul level Cultivators, raising the starting point of Cultivation civilization from Mortals to the Nascent Soul Stage."

What?! Everyone's like a dragon?!

Bai Qiuran moved, and a violent tremor emanated from her Spiritual Sense.

"Then... even those who can never Foundation Establishment in their entire lives..."

"Of course."

There was a hint of arrogance in the Machine God's tone.

"My modifications are flawless and are not limited by any of the subject's innate conditions."

"This..."

Bai Qiuran began to hesitate, hovering over the head of the Recruit Machine Puppet.

Seeing his appearance, the Machine God couldn't help but feel a little strange. Previously, it had proposed the unification and merging of civilizations towards a glorious future, a goal far superior to the modest ambition of everyone reaching the Nascent Soul Stage. At that time, Bai Qiuran hadn't shown any wavering. Why was this guy so excited now, as soon as it mentioned everyone Nascent Soul Stage? He looked like he might defect at any moment, clinging to its leg and calling it "daddy"?

The logic of material beings is indeed incredibly mysterious, even to the race of the Creator.

The Machine God thought.

"It still doesn't work."

After hesitating for a long time, under Tang Ruowei's trembling gaze, Bai Qiuran finally overcame the temptation of the Nascent Soul and gritted her teeth to refuse the Machine God's request.

Did your refusal have any effect?

The Machine God man said calmly, "The only one who can decide this matter is the leader of your civilization... the one called the Immortal Emperor, right? Although you are honored as Immortal Ancestor, it seems you have some strength, but I've heard that your cultivation level is low, so your combat ability can't be that high either. How much advice would a ruler with real power listen to from someone like you who only has a title?"