Chapter 112 System Optimization, Demon Palace Initially Completed

【Ding! Detected that the Host has successfully established the initial faction stronghold 'Ye Yan Palace', obtaining Luck blessing. 'Luck Plundering System' module activation optimized...】

【Faction module loading complete... Starting to scan and record subordinate personnel... Generating resource list... Integrating Cultivation Technique library...】

【Information processing efficiency increased by 15%... Luck-to-cultivation conversion rate slightly increased...】

The cold System notification sounded in Nightmare's mind, but he had long since grown accustomed to it. This "Luck Plundering System" that had accompanied his Transmigration, while lacking direct combat power, could assist him in efficiently managing Luck, optimizing cultivation, and analyzing all things; it was an important reliance for his rise. Now that he had established a faction, its "Faction Module" had also been activated accordingly.

Nightmare moved his thoughts, and a translucent light screen only visible to him unfolded before his eyes:

【Host: Nightmare】

【Cultivation: Early Spirit Transformation Stage (Peak)】 (Note: Foundation is extremely solid, real combat power comparable to Mid-stage Dao Replenishing)

【Cultivation Technique: Myriad Poison Demonic Scripture (deduced to the Soul Transformation chapter), 《Annihilation Nether Spring Art》, 《Myriad Soul Soul-Devouring Scripture》...】

【Divine Ability: Myriad Poison Soul-Devouring Finger (Major Achievement), Myriad Poison Demonic Palm (Major Achievement), Nether Spring Escape (Perfection)...】

【rule fragment: Fusion 7% (slowly increasing)】 (New note: star source core power accelerating analysis...)

【Core Treasure: myriad soul soul-devouring banner (Spirit Treasure, damaged and under repair), Wind-Devouring Demonic Vine (Mature), star source core (preliminarily refined)...】

【Luck: Purple Star Soaring to the Sky】 (Note: Stabilized, affinity with the realm greatly increased, chance of Opportunity increased)

【Faction: Ye Yan Palace】

【Personnel: Mo Yuan (Early Nascent Soul Stage, 100% loyalty), Su Wanqing (Perfected Golden Core, Profound Yin Body, 95% loyalty), 173 surrendered soldiers from the original Cave of a Hundred Ghosts (highest Late Golden Core Stage, loyalty under monitoring...)】

【Resources: High Grade Yin Vein x1, Medium Grade Spirit Stone mine (small) x1, various Yin-attribute spirit Materials, Spiritual Plant (detailed list can be expanded)...】

Information flowed on the light screen, presenting his status and faction situation in a data-driven manner, clear at a glance.

"System, retrieve the subsequent deduction progress of the Soul Transformation chapter of the Myriad Poison Demonic Scripture, prioritize parsing the 'Myriad Poison True Demonic Body' part, and incorporate the star source core Body Tempering data." Nightmare silently thought.

【Command received... Calling database... Combining Host Physical Body data and star source core characteristics... Deducing... Expected to take 37 hours to complete the preliminary optimization plan...】

Nightmare nodded slightly. With the System's assistance, he did not need to spend a vast amount of time exploring and deducing Cultivation Technique himself like other Deity Transformation Cultivator; the efficiency was extremely high.

He closed his eyes, circulating his Cultivation Technique to consolidate his cultivation while simultaneously splitting off a wisp of consciousness to monitor Mo Yuan's progress in taking over the Cave of a Hundred Ghosts through the System.

Outside the Profound Yin Ravine, Mo Yuan's methods were swift and decisive. He was originally a giant of the Demonic Path, so managing a Sect was second nature to him. He quickly screened the surrendered soldiers, dispersed the original organization, re-divided responsibilities based on strength and loyalty (temporarily monitored by the System initially), and unhesitatingly executed a few troublemakers who held resentment and were secretly colluding, instantly intimidating everyone.

Su Wanqing was responsible for counting the inventory and organizing resources. Her Profound Yin Body was like a fish in water here, and she was adept at handling Yin-attribute Materials.

Within three days, the remaining dozen small and medium-sized Sects and Families in the Black Fiend Wasteland, as well as a large number of Loose Cultivator, ultimately chose to submit under the terrifying deterrence of Deity Transformation Divine Might. Their leaders or Sect Master brought generous gifts and came to the Profound Yin Ravine with trepidation to pay their respects.

Nightmare did not personally meet them, leaving it to Mo Yuan as before.

Mo Yuan stood before the newly renovated palace, announcing the rules of "Ye Yan Palace" on Nightmare's behalf: regularly pay a certain share of resources, obey mobilization, and the Palace Master enjoys priority allocation rights to all resources within the territory. At the same time, a reward and punishment System was established; those with merit would be rewarded, those with faults would be punished, and defectors would have their entire clan exterminated.

Although the rules were strict, in this border of the Northern Region, being able to rely on a Deity Transformation Old Ancestor actually gave these small factions a sense of security; at least they didn't have to worry about being wiped out by stronger neighbors at any time. Moreover, Nightmare did not annex or dismantle them, still retaining their original organization and territory, only requiring submission and tribute.

Thus, the Black Fiend Wasteland was rapidly integrated at a speed beyond imagination, nominally falling entirely under the rule of "Ye Yan Palace".

Nightmare could clearly feel that with the preliminary integration of the sphere of influence, wisps of weak but continuous Luck began to gather from this land and the living beings upon it, blessing him through an invisible connection. Although far less majestic than plundering Ye Fan, it was superior in being continuous and stable, and more compatible with his own destiny.

【Ding! Faction Luck is stabilizing and gathering... Cultivation improvement rate +3%... rule fragment comprehension efficiency +1%...】

The System's notification sounded again.

Nightmare understood in his heart. Establishing a faction and gathering the Luck of all living beings to serve one person was originally a path for the strong. Now with System assistance, the efficiency was even higher.

A few days later, Nightmare completely consolidated his Early Spirit Transformation Stage cultivation and adjusted his state to the Peak.

He moved his thoughts again: "System, scan the earth vein trends, resource distribution, and spatial weak points of the entire Black Fiend Wasteland and surrounding regions, construct a detailed map model, and mark areas that may contain high-value resources or ruins."

【Command received... Starting large-scale Divine Sense scanning to assist in modeling... Combining Host Divine Sense feedback and rule fragment spatial perception... Model under construction...】

Very quickly, an extremely detailed three-dimensional map appeared on the System light screen. Mountains, rivers, earth veins, Spiritual Vein trends, and even some deeply hidden, tiny spatial folds were clearly visible. Several locations among them were highlighted by the System, speculating that there might be unknown mineral deposits, ancient Formation remnants, or entrances to small Secret Realm.

"Very good." Nightmare's gaze fell on a marked point on the map about ten thousand miles away from the Profound Yin Ravine, located at the junction of the wasteland edge and the deeper Northern Region. The earth veins there were abnormal, and the spatial fluctuations were slightly strange; the System assessed the probability of a Secret Realm or an ancient cultivator's Immortal Cave being present was as high as 67%.

"Mo Yuan." Nightmare's voice was transmitted directly into the ears of Mo Yuan, who was handling affairs.

"Does Benefactor have any instructions?" Mo Yuan immediately responded respectfully.

"Palace affairs will be handled by you and Wan Qing for the time being. This Sovereign will go out to investigate." Nightmare instructed, "If anyone blind comes to provoke, kill them if you can defeat them; if you cannot, hold your ground and wait for This Sovereign to return."

"Yes! I will strictly follow Benefactor's orders!" Mo Yuan replied solemnly.

After giving instructions, Nightmare's figure flickered, and he disappeared from the Immortal Cave like a ghost. The next moment, he had already appeared ten thousand miles in the sky, silently fleeing in the direction marked by the System.

He needed resources, and even more so, Opportunity to further improve his strength. The mysteries of the star source core and rule fragment required massive resources and deeper insights to excavate.

After Soul Transformation, every step of improvement was extremely difficult, and the required resources were astronomical. Relying solely on the tribute from this Black Fiend Wasteland was far from enough.

His goal was the deeper, richer, and more dangerous core area of the Northern Region. And before that, he needed to clear away potential threats near his home and accumulate sufficient capital.

Nightmare's journey in the Northern Region had just begun. And the System's assistance would make his path to rising even more precise and efficient.

Just shortly after Nightmare left, a powerful Divine Sense quietly swept across the Black Fiend Wasteland, lingering slightly on its edge, seemingly investigating something, before slowly retreating.

The owner of this Divine Sense was clearly not something that the factions around the Black Fiend Wasteland could possess.

The atmosphere of an impending storm seemed to have already begun to quietly gather.