Seized by the System

Among those that were present, only the Asian girl frowned with sympathy. “Even though the American Sadist is indeed despicable, he is still a human after all. If we were to do as what was discussed, we’ll become inhuman!”

Regardless, she did go through decades of modern education to know enough about the basic ethics of humanity.

Even a devil would shy away from what this Ling Yunzi was proposing. Of course, it was not because of the lack of intention but for the lack of capability.

Therefore, it was often said that it was more terrifying if the strong were to do evil. If their stand was no longer just, their power would bring much danger to society.

“Hmph, Brother Black Robe, I’ve never expected to see a failing disciple of the Devil Lord. Do you want me to guide her on behalf of him?” Ling Yunzi grinned coldly.

He was very courteous towards Black Robe because he knew how powerful the he was. However, this young girl that had just stepped onto the path of cultivation did not get the good end of Ling Yunzi’s stick. If his courtesy extended to even the weak, how could he be considered as one of the giants in the region?

A man that bowed down constantly before others would not earn the respect from the public.

When Black Robe heard what was said, his tone quickly chilled. “This is an internal matter, and your concerns, although appreciated, are misplaced. Saki is the direct apprentice of the master, and it is advisable that you should be more careful with your speech, Master Ling Yunzi.”

Ling Yunzi maintained his expression even after what Black Robe had said. So what if Saki was his direct apprentice?

Throughout his journey of cultivation, he had killed so many direct apprentices from all institutions and forces that he could not finish counting them with both his hands and his legs.

In the end, a potential will only be potential no matter how strong it seemed to be.

This young girl would need at least a decade if not a century before she could grow to her full potential. She could be easily killed during such a long period of time…

Hence, when he turned to look at Saki Yamanashi once again, he held his fist up slightly as a gesture of salute. “Haha, it seems like I have been reckless with my words. Do pardon my lack of restraint, O respectable disciple of the Devil Lord.”

Somehow, Saki felt a chill down her spine after that. She quickly hid behind the Caucasian woman, too scared to even muster up a reply.

All powerful individuals she had met before were either the righteous sort like Vigilante A that would not harbor ill intentions against ordinary people, or those that were within her own pact under the Devil Lord. The remainder were all servants.

These people were all warm and happy around her. After all, she was still a young lady that posed no great threat.

Today marks the first time she met such a powerful person of a giant status that has been openly hostile against her. Naturally, she would not be able to resist the immense pressure from the man due to the lack of cultivation experience.

Thus, she had resorted to clutch on the corner of Claudia’s clothes and clung on, hoping for some additional sense of security.

Even though Claudia’s abilities were miles away from the man, she was born from a direct line of devils of the region. Thus, the woman was not entirely terrified by this insidious elderly man.

Besides, getting onto the good side of the young lady would also increase her reputation before the Devil Lord. All these factors had finally led her to expend her Devilish Energy to block Ling Yunzi’s formidable presence.

As Saki Yamanashi sensed the familiar presence enveloping her, her mental state quickly stabilized and she gradually regained composure.

Black Robe witnessed what happened and spoke to her faintly, “Saki, you’re still a child. Indeed, it might’ve been too early for you to know these things, but you must understand this sooner or later. This is a dog eat dog world, and only the fittest can survive! If that Vigilante A was just a tad weaker than what he was now, how would he be able to travel everywhere and spread his meaningless ideologies of justice? He would’ve been devoured by the devils long ago!”

Black Robe was entirely loyal to his master, and had never been too happy with Saki Yamanashi’s idolization towards Vigilante A. It was just that he could not be too nosy about that matter because his master had not said anything about it.

After all, the young girl could be considered as his half-master. He was just a servant in the end, even if no one saw him as such due to him being a confidant to his master.

“B-but, wouldn’t the citizens live a better life if more people could become just like Lord Azure Dragon?” Saki Yamanashi proved to have a child’s temper underneath it all. She was terrified of outsiders, but could not stop herself from refuting when she was reprimanded by the people she knew.

“Oh, dear mighty apprentice of the Devil Lord, with your identity, what good could it do for you if you worry about those lowly citizens? Instead, you should think about the Devil Lord’s great cause and your own cultivation. You shouldn’t let the worthless lives of these beings bother you, they won’t stop dying and reincarnating anyways! Their sole purpose of existence is to become resources for us, the cultivators. There’s no other reason for them to live.” Ling Yunzi’s tone was dripping with disdain.

“…” Saki Yamanashi was speechless after that. Her established worldview and values were entirely toppled by those words. She then turned to look at her other two companions.

They seemed to have a look of approval on their faces.

Could it be that what this cruel old man said was the real truth?

That selfishness was the correct path all along, and it was wrong to be selfless?

No, no. That must be wrong. If Lord Azure Dragon ever thought and did what the old man said, there was no way that she would be able to live till today, right?

If that really happened, would her adoptive parents and her sister be able to peacefully live in that city still?

That was impossible! Those demons and devils would have eaten them long ago.

She quickly removed all thoughts of that when she had arrived at that conclusion. In her heart, all matters that were against Lord Azure Dragon was certainly evil in nature!

Despite what people think, she still had a certain level of wit and sense. Thus, she stopped trying to argue when she realized that her audience seemed to disagree with her ideas.

Her experience of surviving in class had taught her to shut up if she found herself to be the minority in a situation. Otherwise, she might find herself bombarded with insults, eyerolls, and even punches.

“Claudia, I think Saki is a little scared. Take her back to practice, and let her do more cultivations on master’s Scripture of Great Ordealsp. I believe she will recover soon,” Black Robe instructed the Caucasian woman.

“Understood, Sir Black Robe.” Claudia left with Saki in tow after her reply.

Saki Yamanashi did not resist and followed her obediently.

“Haha, after looking at this young lady, I’m afraid that she will be the uncontrollable variable in our plans!” Ling Yunzi commented after Saki left, his tone significantly more stern than before.

“Hmph, are you questioning my decision to let her listen to our plans?” Black Robe answered offhandedly.

“Do explain, Brother Robe.”

Black Robe said with contempt, “It’s simple. It is much more important to me if I could let this disciple of master mature as compared to that badly made cruel plan of yours.”

Despicable was what flashed in Ling Yunzi’s mind when he heard that. Black Robe was truly a devil that would only consider his own benefits at all times.

That badly made cruel plan of his, huh? Hmph, he was obviously shocked by it just before this.

Still, he did not reveal his thoughts. Instead he laughed and said, “Haha, you’re truly intelligent and wise, Brother Black Robe. You really lived up to the reputation of being an extension of the Devil Lord himself. I am impressed.”

Black Robe was startled by that. This old master was truly great. How long had it been since he descended from the Upper Realm? It took him no time to investigate all details relevant to Black Robe. He must pay more attention to this man now.

Quickly, he said, “I must inform master about that plan you just explained. Please take a rest in the meantime, Master Ling.”

“Huhu, I will patiently await good news from you. It must be done soon, though. In my knowledge, quite some other despicable people were also interested in this slab of good meat. If they were to grab the opportunity before us, we would become the butt of the joke then.” Ling Yunzi reminded softly.

“I understand. Those nonsense alchemists were frankly boring me. If it wasn’t because master was too occupied to deal with them, I would’ve cleaned them all up long ago.” Black Robe shrugged it off.

“Haha, in my opinion, this is exactly why the Devil Lord has made a great move. They will be useful to us in the future, and it is wise to keep them around now. See, we could use them as our black sheep now, no?” Ling Yunzi shook his head and smiled.

“Hm, that really makes sense. Alright, I’ll report to master now.” Black Robe nodded.

“Good, I’ll use this time to continue with my cultivation then.” Another smirk, and Ling Yunzi finally left.

Hmph, powerhouse of the Taoist factions? This man was more devilish than the devils themselves. No wonder his cultivations could reach until this point.

Black Robe gazed at the back of the man, his mind filled with complicated thoughts. With this person around, problems will be inevitable in the future.