Seized by the System

Hearing what had just been said, Fang Ning thought of something and answered, “Who said it would be useless? Don’t we have a great demon or something locked up? I think it might be quite useful to that demon.

“By the way, that War Demon Lei Tian that was locked up by you into the System Prison, why did it give such a large amount of experience points? I made a wild guess that time, but I haven’t had the time to ask you about it yet.”

The System ruthlessly exposed its Host, “You were just too lazy to ask and then forget to after you kept dragging things out… I did kill him that time, and his soul had dissipated into nothing, which was why we got experience points. However, it must’ve been revived by that Heavenly Axiom all of you keep talking about, which was why I was able to catch its soul and had it locked away into the System Prison.”

Realization dawned on Fang Ning as the System’s words fell. ‘So I was right that time all along, the Heavenly Axiom really did make his wish come true.’

He immediately thought of what the Spirit King Bodhisattva had said the other day, which he could not help but connect to the Demonic Energy’s sudden invasion this time. His heart immediately clouded over with unease.

“The newly-born Heavenly Axiom of this realm is actually trying to encourage war and bloodshed. It does not possess even a sliver of mercy, and it also doesn’t want the humans to live peaceful lives…”

Were this words not directed at him in particular?

Fang Ning was quite disappointed at this. What was so bad about everyone living peaceful lives where they could eat and enjoy to their hearts’ content while enjoying longevity at the same time?

He had nothing to say about the evildoers that wanted to torture humans, but why did the newly-born Heavenly Axiom wanted to participate in something so cruel too?

Why could not it act like it used to? Ignoring everything and allowing all sentient beings to develop as they pleased; was that not better?

Huh, something does not seem right about that either.

Fang Ning seemed to connect two and two together as he had grasped the exact sequence of ideas. Just as he was about to say something, he received a call.

The System exclaimed excitedly, “The number belongs to the Spirit King Bodhisattva, I wonder if he’s finally going to present us with his ‘proper thanks’?

Fang Ning muttered, “Be patient, and let me take the call first.”

He answered the call, and the Spirit King Bodhisattva was actually calling to tell Vigilante A what he was worried about just now.

Fang Ning immediately replied, “Don’t worry, Bodhisattva. The Demonic Energy did have ulterior motives, but I’ve already subdued it. It is currently in the Draconic Penitentiary, and it definitely wouldn’t stir up any trouble.

“Yes, thank you so much for worrying, Bodhisattva. I have a destiny to fulfill, so my willpower is as strong as steel. I will persist unswervingly, and I will not have some Demonic Energy corrupt my will. I can swear to the heavens above that I will definitely not allow it to corrode me even slightly…”

“Yes, yes. I hope to hear from you again soon.”

Right as Fang Ning ended the call, the complaints of a certain Sir could be heard.

“Mr. Rich Boss, you were so busy talking about nothing in particular, yet you couldn’t be bothered to ask about something proper like his ‘proper thanks’ that he should be giving us?”

Fang Ning replied, “No, even I know to save some face. Besides, we know just how the Spirit King Bodhisattva is, so the longer it goes unmentioned, the bigger the reward we’ll get.”

While they were in the middle of their conversation, another System Notification suddenly appeared.

[The Host has just made a Heavenly Oath, Obsession has strengthened to its peak and cannot be removed in the current realm. The Host has completed Obsession: Shut-In till the End of Time and has triggered Rare Lazy Achievement of ‘Past Praying for Redemption, Beyond Cure and Help’.]

[Effect—When cultivation is done actively, efficiency will be reduced. Mental resistance against abnormal conditions has greatly improved. No longer able to end System control on own accord.]

“Oh sh*t… I actually had chances to actively end your control? Why have you never mentioned anything like this?” Fang Ning was shocked beyond reason.

The System mocked, “I thought you already knew about this, since you’re so smart. However, even if you’ve finally found out, it’s practically useless…”

Fang Ning spat, “So what? If I ask for Relief Time, you still have to give it to me…”