Chapter 381: Chapter 383: The Demon-Like System Chapter 381: Chapter 383: The Demon-Like System “`
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“Don’t say, there really is such a possibility,”
“From what we can see, the Secret Spirits within Secret Spirit Masters appear to follow certain operational programs, otherwise how would they coordinate with Secret Spirit Masters to absorb Secret Spirit Power?”

“A Spirit Transformation Realm Secret Spirit Master of the Star Association, not a bad level, and he’s a core member at that, much more advanced than the initial Eagle experiment subjects.”

“Ninety percent, as long as there are no accidents!” Black Hand didn’t dare to say one hundred percent, because if a meteorite fell from the sky, wouldn’t that be an unexpected event?

“Fucking retard… While it seems that Martial Artists excel in bodybuilding, they are actually manifesting mental strength, and, conversely, Secret Spirit Masters who resemble Mages specialize in the physique.”

“Losing their minds turns them into weirdos, tsk, let’s hope that Martial Artists and Secret Spirit Masters can put up a good fight and then draw attention,”
“Being one of the ancient organizations among Secret Spirit Masters, the Star Association has a heritage spanning a thousand years, their Secret Spirits are like stars in the sky,” Qin Muye checked the intel, “The secret techniques they use are also more high-end, involving stars; far stronger than the young Blood Rose Society, they’re streets ahead by eighteen blocks.”

“What would happen if Martial Arts Will encountered Secret Spirits? One is ethereal and the other is corporeal, could there be some sort of special reaction?”

“Yes, Master, I will do my best,” Black Hand could only promise to do his best, not inflated assurances without issue.

“Hiss~ Is this thing that unreliable? It’s gone just like that, I thought it would struggle for three to five days, what a pity, the Mystical Realm of Ascension Fixed View Talisman couldn’t be learned, only got scraps of it,” Qin Muye received the feedback.

“So it’s said the imbalance of the male-to-female ratio is for these Secret Spirit Masters to shoulder the blame,” Qin Muye commented with a sneer.

“Figure out a way to get all of the Secret Spirit Master organizations involved, then we’ll sweep up both Extraordinary Systems in one go, and save us a lot of trouble,” Qin Muye suggested, implying to strike hard if possible, as it wasn’t a big deal.

“What if I merged the Secret Spirit Masters with the Martial Artists, would the two systems produce a fusion?”

“How certain are you?” Qin Muye asked.

“This gives me the impression of a Spirit Monster?” Qin Muye’s thoughts suddenly conjured up such an illusion.

“Only it seems even more extreme.”

“Master, we can take this opportunity to annihilate both the northern and southern Secret Martial Worlds in one fell swoop,” Black Hand suggested.

“Master, the latest intel, the northern and southern Secret Martial Worlds are planning to hold a new round of sparring soon,” Black Hand sent Qin Muye a piece of intelligence, and briefly summarized it.

After all, these things themselves are a form of spiritual thought manifestation, like someone who is dedicated to the sword and loyal to it also through the sword understands all sorts of what’s called Sword Intent, at this time one has to reflect on whether they are a Sword Master or a sword’s slave.

However, whether it would be held in the south or the north had not been decided yet; typically, one would have to wait for the draw.

But later, the fighting got fierce enough to spark real Fire, resulting in an inability to participate following; this turned it from relying on strength to relying on luck, anyway nobody knew where or when it would be held, wherever you’re drawn is where it’s at.

Of course, there should be deeper meanings to this, as for the specifics, let’s wait for the feedback from the Spirit Monster spies.

Of course, no one else can be blamed, if you’re not up to par, there’s nothing that can be done about it.

Of course, if it really had an impact, then it would be time to consider whether it’s you or those so-called Sword Intent and Saber Intent that are being cultivated.

Soon after, Qin Muye fixed his gaze upon the brand-new experimental subject before him.

Next up are the Spirit Realization, Spirit Transformation, and the highest, True Spirit, corresponding to Levels 3, 4, and 5 respectively.

And by ‘encounter,’ Qin Muye meant fusion.

This Secret Spirit Master belonged to the Spirit Transformation Realm, naturally higher in status than the initial Eagle experiment subjects; after all, when the Eagle subjects were captured, they were at Level 3, while this Secret Spirit Master was at Level 4.

On the contrary, it seemed the Secret Spirit Masters hadn’t noticed, but then again, even at Level 4, the Secret Spirits’ self-intelligence isn’t high, not like the complete Martial Arts Will present within the Eagle experimental subjects which has already shown intelligence on par with a 5-year-old child and is increasing along with strength.

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The same subtle craft applies to Secret Spirit Masters as it does to Martial Artists, who cannot stray from their Martial Arts Will.

Secret Spirit Masters do not need to train as diligently as Martial Artists, but the price of failure is death.

Like Martial Artists, Secret Spirit Masters also have five stages of classification, with Planting Spirit at Level 2, the same stage as Body Refining and nurturing intent.

Qin Muye originally planned to create a half-demon, but Ye Zhen simply couldn’t handle it and was completely consumed; now he has turned into a pure Evil Demon.

Qin Muye checked the time, but the specific timing had not yet been announced. The reason is simple: it also requires drawing lots.

Qin Muye’s dissection started quickly. Relative to the Martial Arts Will within the Secret Martial World, this Secret Spirit was much easier to find.

Qin Muye recalled that every three years, the Secret Martial World of the North and the South convenes for a meeting, which was also part of the intelligence he had previously gathered.

Qin Muye’s mind began to wander. Encountering the Secret Spirit, naturally, doesn’t mean clashing hands, after all, Martial Artists have fought with Secret Spirit Masters plenty of times, so the Martial Arts Will and the Secret Spirit have certainly met before.

Qin Muye wasn’t doing it intentionally; it’s just that they were bringing about their own demise. Now he’s nothing but a corpse, incapable of doing anything.

Qin Muye held a Starflower in his hand. As long as it is implanted into the body, symbiosis can occur, but this is only possible for females. Moreover, unlike Martial Artists, if Secret Spirit Masters fail to cultivate the Secret Spirit successfully, they have no alternative but death.

Qin Muye was dumbfounded; this felt bizarrely familiar, like the protagonists are holding a martial arts conference, and then the villains try to take advantage of the opportunity to strike in secret with the aim of unifying the martial arts world?

On one hand, Qin Muye sought to investigate the mysteries of Secret Spirit Masters, and on the other, he was researching why the two systems ended up differentiating.

If one were a Sword Master, would they really need these things? The derivation of consciousness naming itself after swords and dedicating a lifetime to the sword–after all, a sword is just a weapon. Where does all this consciousness come from? If one really believes that a sword has its own consciousness and meaning, that would be intriguing indeed.

It was a failure, but fortunately, he had no significant stake. Whether in the process of transformation or growth, it was the Secret Spirit Masters from the Blood Rose Society who were involved, so Qin Muye didn’t care much.

It was a surprise, neither too big nor too small, now having capabilities like sharing five senses would greatly assist in reconnaissance and tracking.

That’s why there was a subsequent fusion between the Transcendents of both systems.

Therefore, theoretically, when they are at the same level, the Secret Spirit of a Secret Spirit Master naturally cannot compare to the Martial Arts Will of a Martial Artist.

For now, just release the news so that the various Secret Martial Sects can get ready, calling back disciples who should be called back, and making breakthroughs beforehand if it’s needed, to avoid dissatisfaction during the fight.

So, as he dissected the flesh, Qin Muye saw the Secret Spirit at a glance. It was still plant-like, with roots embedded in the flesh and leaves extending along the bones, which looked somewhat terrifying.

The experimental subject of the Heavenly Eagle needed time to practice the entire Secret Martial exercises before breaking through the True Martial Rank, so Qin Muye could only begin the experiments for the Secret Spirit Masters while recording data in the meantime.

Upon further observation, Qin Muye also discovered that it wasn’t the Secret Spirit Masters who became stronger by absorbing external energy, but the Secret Spirits themselves. It appeared that the Secret Spirit Masters were growing stronger, but in fact, it was only the Secret Spirits, and the strength of the Secret Spirit Masters was entirely dependent on their Secret Spirits.

Martial Artists, obviously, had realized the issue with Martial Arts Will before the Secret Spirit Masters and thus split from them. Now, although Martial Arts Will is vivid and has a degree of self-awareness, it is merely a method for Martial Artists to deal with opponents.

In usual fantasy or immortal cultivation systems, they don’t necessarily have to comprehend things like Sword Intent and Saber Intent; getting stronger is enough. Whether they exist or not only affects combat and doesn’t improve one’s own life tier.

In the past, there was no need for drawing lots; it was simply a matter of sending someone to fight, and whoever won got to decide as that is the most fitting behavior for a Martial Artist.

Because these Secret Spirits have been implanted in Secret Spirit Masters from a young age and have achieved symbiosis over time.

This is also considered a good compromise.

Ye Zhen may seem to have obtained a powerful and strange power, but in reality, he’s just a defective product, not at all comparable to those who have genuinely studied the Mystical Realm of Ascension Fixed View Talisman.

It’s not easy, though. Only after further experimentation will we know for sure. If successful, Qin Muye imagines he could equip every individual in his domain with a unique derivative hound, bird, or mount.

As for why such an odd situation arose, it is probably due to the system that caused it.