Have you thought about the consequences?
A group of people looked at the man. " The Disintegration Program in our bodies, the Disintegration Program in our families."
"I know," the man sneered. "Don't I have more concerns than you? I have three sons, and what about you? Several of you are still single, all from the demonic path. Do you really want to be bound like dogs forever?"
"That New World allows for endless Samsara. Once you enter, you're basically immortal. But if that damned Disintegration Program keeps going on, then we'll always have a sword hanging over our heads, forever controlled by others. Even if you have extraordinary abilities, you can't turn things around. What's the point of life then?"
The burly man stood up abruptly, exclaiming, "That's a world of carnage, teeming with man-eating demons! Look at the latest reports! In the northern lands, billions of people are being devoured by demons, risking being eaten alive. Is this all just to pave the way for those aristocratic scions?"
Everyone: "."
"But what can you do?" Xu Min frowned. "From the moment we were locked into that program, our fates were destined to be out of our control."
"Then remove those shackles!"
Everyone was startled, but no one spoke. After a long silence, Xu Min finally spoke, " Li Chong, just tell us your solution directly. Don't keep us in suspense. Even if none of us have families, we won't risk our lives easily. If you don't have a feasible plan, we'll report you as soon as we leave this room!"
"Report me? What's the point?" The burly man Li Chong sneered. "Do you think the higher-ups will reward you with anything?"
"Say it again?"
What's the point of telling me?
"Enough, Li Chong!" The burly man in the middle, who hadn't spoken until now, finally spoke, "Since Wang Ye managed to get you on board, he must have had some method, right? Tell us. Even if it doesn't work, I guarantee with my life that no one will reveal what happened today. Just like you said, revealing this wouldn't do us any good. Even if we don't join, we still hope you succeed!"
The expressions of the others in the private room softened slightly. It made sense. Even though the risks were too great and they dared not participate, no one was willing to report it. If it succeeded, it would be an excellent start, and the situation in the Federation would be completely changed. Those of them who had been exploited couldn't possibly get any worse off.
Li Chong looked at everyone and smiled, "Big Brother's words are always the most pleasing to the ear. What Wang Ye said..."
"This..." Everyone was stunned after hearing the other party's words.
"Is this reliable? Such an ability exists?" Xu Min was hearing about the incredible abilities of those demons for the first time. It felt like they were rules. Could such things be used without restriction in Data City?
"Why do you think the Federation has been hesitant to open that world up easily?" Li Chong sneered. "Isn't it because the risks are too high? There are some high-level demons in there. Any one of them could easily overthrow the Federation if they were to enter this game. Those people know the consequences, but they still couldn't resist the temptation and did it. In the end, the safety of the majority is nothing compared to the higher pursuits of a minority!"
"How about it?" Li Chong asked in a low voice, "Shall we go for it?"
Xu Min frowned. He was a rather steady person, but his decision to venture into the demonic path clearly showed he had guts. If given the choice, who would want to be restricted like a dog on a leash forever?
"We need proof," the man addressed as "Big Brother" said. "Proof that the person you're talking about really has that ability!"
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"Isn't this a bit too risky?" In a corner of Data City, Mr. Heavenly Secrets was showing Wang Ye around the red-light district. But to be fair, this guy didn't seem as honest as he looked. When he was the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, he was very serious and never went to brothels. But now, he hangs out here every day and has a great love for tattoos and black stockings. His taste is really peculiar.
" Chen Qing has just gained trust. If this matter fails, it will inevitably cause a rift between the two sides, and it is even possible that the Demon World will be closed off again."
" Chen Qing gained trust?" Wang Ye immediately laughed, "You're joking. Which eye of yours saw Chen Qing gain trust? If it weren't for Chen Qing's own skillful methods, he would probably already have the Disintegration Program installed."
"But at least it's a cooperative relationship, at least on the surface."
"They will maintain whatever appearances are supposed to be maintained!" Wang Ye said calmly. "Even if this operation fails, even if they know what Chen Qing is planning, they won't shut down our world. The allure of immortality—how tempting is it to the rich and powerful? I don't need to tell you, do I? Look outside the Dragon Palace, those great sorcerers who have turned into flying monsters. Even after suffering such humiliation and torture, they are still willing to guard the Dragon Palace. What are they after?"
Mr. Heavenly Secrets was taken aback, then immediately laughed, "You've only been in the human world for a few decades, yet you seem to have a profound understanding of human nature."
Indeed, putting everything else aside, just the convenience of immortality in that world is enough to make these powerful families obsessed and unwavering. Even if someone tries to turn you against them to your face, as long as Chen Qing says that his subordinates acted unilaterally, those families will have to grit their teeth and accept it. At most, they will just tighten their defenses in the future.
"Isn't it too hasty to act now?" Heavenly Secrets frowned. "How long have you been here? Shouldn't you wait until you're more familiar with the place before making any moves?"
"We can't delay," Wang Ye shook his head. "I haven't been in this world long, but I've discovered something. Although the individual life forms in this world don't have high energy levels, their so-called technological capabilities are completely different from ours. Our world was created by them. The more time we give them, the more likely they are to develop technology specifically designed to counter our abilities."
"At this point, whether it's your abilities or mine, they likely lack sufficient intelligence in the short term and cannot quickly crack the code. Although we haven't figured them out, they haven't figured us out either. I think the advantage is actually on our side in this situation. After all, Mr. Heavenly Secrets's ability to avoid misfortune and seek good fortune is just too suitable for causing trouble, isn't it?"
"What do you mean by that?" Heavenly Secrets frowned. "What's making you so anxious?"
"I have a bad feeling." Wang Ye sighed, leaning back on the sofa and gazing lazily at the dazzling ceiling. " Chen Qing asked me to investigate the person behind this. Those so-called Federation people are cooperating actively, but we can't find a single trace. Someone with such great power, yet there's not a single clue. I feel something's not right. Either that person has disappeared, or their infiltration capabilities are far beyond our imagination."
"He started planning so long ago, what was his purpose? I always found that person terrifying."
"So you want to destroy the old regime and then rebuild, directly overthrowing its rule, and see if the secrets behind it all will be exposed?"
"The best way to find the most elusive creatures in the deep sea is to stir up the entire ocean. I learned this when I was hunting," Wang Ye said quietly. "Besides, Chen Qing can't wait any longer."
"Oh?"
"Why did Chen Qing come to Data City? Was it just to pursue the truth?" Wang Ye shook his head and said, "I know him best. He's the kind of person who won't do anything without a reason. What he's after is the high-potential transmigrators in Data City. What he wants is to organize a large army that can be completely used for his purposes. Otherwise, with his current strength, he wouldn't have been able to defeat that person from the Xiao Household."
"You think so highly of that native emperor?" Heavenly Secrets asked, frowning.
"You're adept at avoiding good and bad fortune, don't you know better than I just how terrifying that guy really is?"
Heavenly Secrets fell silent upon hearing this. In the past twenty years, he had never dared to set foot in the capital, because his greatest talent told him that it was a place of great misfortune.
When the King of Qin faced that person back then, he calculated that he had no chance of winning.
Even though Chen Qing is now considered even more outstanding than the King of Qin, the divination indicates that his chances of winning are still less than 10%!