Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength

Fairy Taohua grinned mischievously at the despondent Peony Fairy being dragged away and raised her finger.

"Don't talk nonsense, shut your mouth, you've enjoyed the benefits, now it's time for you to experience my pain."

Behind her, a man closed the door; it was his monthly time to log on and play games, and he was extremely excited and happy.

"What," everyone on the Ascension List thought he hated True Monarch Yu Xia and the others to death, but in reality, it was true. However, hate was hate; it did not mean Meng Yu wasn't enjoying himself.

It was just a game, after all. Even if he had been unbeatable before and now kept losing, no matter what, having someone push you to your limits meant something. Losing twenty-seven times was nothing. If he felt upset over this, then Black Monkey King's game rating would definitely be one star!

Right, losing still got you a lot of money (cultivation)!

"Bro, this game was so exhilarating to play!"

"When I clear this game, I'm going to kill your entire family!"

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In the Ascension List.

"Hello, brothers, sisters, uncles, grand-uncles."

Meng Yu appeared in front of everyone with a wide smile; the twelve opponents had become numb at this point.

Impossible, utterly impossible!

If Minister Cao were here, he too would have roared the same way!

Since when could a human's Divine Soul become so powerful?

Myriad Gold Pavilion and the Four Great Sects weren't without Divinity Transformation Experts, yet those big shots all declared it was a joke; they couldn't achieve this. How could a mere Foundation Establishment possibly...?

But it was the fifth time now, and once again he reappeared!

This matter was too mysterious!

Deng Yuanheng's worries, as well as those of the other Golden Cores, were all there. If it were before, everyone would have run away by now, or simply found all sorts of ways to turn Meng Yu from enemy into friend. However, Myriad Gold Pavilion above did not agree, wanting to see where Meng Yu's limits lay, and so on.

But the man had no limits!

Alright... but why was Meng Yu's smile so brilliant and terrifying?

If he were gnashing his teeth in anger, everyone could understand, but why was he smiling more happily day by day?

Begin the battle, start the fight!

Then it was another egg-smashing-against-rock desperate battle, and everyone numbly and more surprisingly found that Meng Yu's strength had increased a bit more.

But how could that be, in just eight hours!

...

When a person is killed, they die, and if they die too much, they have to log off.

Harboring a pile of Evil Qi, Meng Yu opened his room door and saw three beauties waiting tenderly there.

Hmm, good, it was time to relax after finishing the game.

But... Meng Yu thought for a moment then waved his hand towards a spot not too far away.

His manpower at the Blood God Sect was insufficient. Just in case someone harbored ill intentions, having another Golden Core there would provide him with extra security. After all, for those there, if they couldn't kill Meng Yu in an instant, it was meaningless.

More Golden Cores for protection was better, plus Peony Fairy had already proven her loyalty.

Master Peony stood there uneasily with a group of sisters.

This time after Meng Yu logged off, no one would come to persuade him. Peony Fairy had made a promise, assuring everyone to be at ease. Meng Yu had miraculous methods to suppress, consume, and use Heart Demons, among others.

So, her chance was gone?

Then, she saw Meng Yu's gesture.

"I'm coming."

Peony Fairy scurried over enthusiastically; if she had a tail, it would surely wag frantically to show her happiness.

Although she was much older than Meng Yu, and even at the Golden Core Middle Stage, at this moment, she was fawning over him like a sycophantic courtier!

At the Blood God Sect, there were all sorts of treasures not found in Immortal Sects for strengthening one's body and purifying one's essence. This was a big boss giving her a chance, why wouldn't she take it?

Moreover, despite being questioned, tormented, and whatnot by her sisters, that feeling of being the center of attention was truly too good.

Hmph, she could feel the envious gazes burning holes into her back, but she was genuinely thrilled. Sometimes, being one step ahead led to steps ahead!

Die of jealousy; I won't reveal the truth!

The door closed, and Meng Yu once again returned to his faithful Ceres.

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Ceres.

Meng Yu had passed another month.

No incidents had occurred; the Blood God Sect remained friendly, allowing Meng Yu to experience another ordinary month dedicated to focused cultivation and striving to impress.

He didn't want to show off, but his progress seemed to have provoked others, including the usually calm Golden Cores, who now began to question their own lives.

Truly sorry.

Then, he headed home, opened the door, sent them out, and logged in to play his game.

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On the Ascension List.

The sun rose, and everyone awaited Meng Yu's final appearance.

Four hours ago, Meng Yu had been killed again, and in another six hours, he would completely lose ownership of the town.

There was a piece of land in the center of the town with an indestructible flag; if Meng Yu failed to regain control of the flag for three consecutive days, it would be determined that he had lost control of the town and would be offline for fifteen days.

"This is the last time."

True Monarch Yu Xia waited wearily for Meng Yu's final attack.

Over three days, Meng Yu had logged off five times, and the humiliation felt by everyone only grew. Even True Monarch Yu Xia contemplated withdrawing, saying that he felt disgusted with the whole affair.

A good reputation may not always be useful, but bad one is like stinking dog shit.

"Do you think he'll ask for help from those around him this time?"

One of the True Lords looked utterly dispirited, a sentiment shared by many.

There were many Nascent Souls and Golden Cores among the onlookers; some had been restless for the past two days, offering Meng Yu their assistance. There were even more who had contacted Meng Yu in private to offer help.

"We have people too, what's there to fear?"

Three Extremes True Monarch, with his cold and vicious nature, had always advocated confronting Meng Yu with the harshest attitude. Now, as it came to their last defense of the town, the Myriad Gold Pavilion had naturally gathered even more people.

"But, how should we end this?"

True Monarch Yu Xia sighed deeply, once and then again.

They had recently received news that Meng Yu was on his way from Taihe Sect to Cool Breeze Mountain, preparing to exterminate the Golden Core clan that had developed enmity with him. And why did this enmity arise? Nothing more than a few words that should not have been said, mocking Meng Yu in public!

And now, Meng Yu was leading two hundred Golden Cores to exterminate them!

What kind of madness was this!

Some Golden Cores had privately spoken with her, suggesting that as an elder female member of the team, she should play a gentle and coordinating role. They had only joined the Myriad Gold Pavilion for collaboration, having their own Sects and descendants. Was it worth it to be at loggerheads with Meng Yu to the bitter end?

Over and over, they had killed someone, repeatedly suppressing them mercilessly. What for?

According to the messages that came through, Meng Yu was now entering a period of frenzy.

Battle online, then go offline to indulge in revelry, waiting six or seven hours before logging back in for a deadly battle, followed by more debauchery and then another session of online combat reflection!

While they were using this as a whetstone, they were merely clowns to him. He used them to step-by-step enhance his own combat strength – but what about us?

After three to five years, would Meng Yu bring his father or uncle to stir up trouble and exterminate us?

How much money would the Myriad Gold Pavilion give us, and would it be worthwhile?

As for Meng Yu seeking revenge by himself without involving his family, that was even more horrifying.

The rules of Jianghu dictate that elders should not interfere, letting those of the same rank fight amongst themselves. But remember, 'elders not interfering' meant the elders would be watching from the sidelines!

If Meng Yu at the Foundation Establishment Stage is this formidable, what about at the Golden Core Stage?

By then, with two Divinity Transformation experts watching, a group of Nascent Souls sitting in silence, and countless Golden Cores forming arrays, proclaiming that they wanted a battle according to Jianghu rules, who could defeat Meng Yu?

"We should withdraw, admit defeat, walk away from the final battle with a win across the board; that's the only way to resolve this hatred."

This suggestion by that Golden Core stirred True Monarch Yu Xia, but when proposed, it faced firm opposition from Three Extremes True Monarch.

He claimed there was a better solution.

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