Chapter 485: with translation of chapter title

When teammates get serious, they're still quite reliable.

——by Fengxi.

He watched this small gathering, one ancestral witch after another speaking enthusiastically, none of them handling personnel matters.

Now the Monster Clan Heavenly Court, after great effort, had the Donghua Emperor carry out a massive slaughter, shaking the six realms, only then did they manage to secure some benefits for the demon folk—but these people hadn't even warmed up yet, and the ancestral witches were already discussing how to help spend it, so that the demon folk could obtain a demonic-life happiness experience and feel their demonic-life status rise.

In short.

Utterly shameless!

They advocated leading the entire Demon Race astray, binding it with shackle after shackle—including but not limited to the freedom and openness of demonic-life choices, consumption of luxury goods, and so on.

For now, in the realm of luxuries, we already have spirit gems, clothing, and alcohol—but this is far from the end!

"Everyone has wonderful ideas, adding bricks and tiles to the grand plan of the Wu Clan..."

At this moment, the rarely speaking ancestral witch Zhu Jiuyin suddenly smiled and interjected, "Well then, it seems I too should contribute a bit, mix in a little."

"Oh?" Tiānwú ancestral witch's eyes lit up, showing great interest as he asked, "Brother Candle Dragon, what's your clever plan?"

Zhu Jiuyin did not answer directly, but instead went around in circles, saying, "As the old saying goes, space is king, time is honored… Among the laws of heaven and earth, the Great Dao, these two are supreme."

"Everything, only because—boundless spacetime eternal freedom, this is the symbol exclusive to the ultimate cultivation achievement!"

"So… the answer is obvious."

Zhu Jiuyin said with a smile, "In order to set a lofty cultivation goal, to feel the incentive of the highest achievement..."

"Dang dang dang— the watch endorsed by the Time Deity Candle Dragon is worthy of being possessed by all demon folk!"

"Passersby, you absolutely must not miss it!"

"Buy a Candle Dragon watch, wear it on your wrist, constantly feel the flow of time, and perhaps… you could even gain a hint of time's rules and leap to become a top-tier demon!"

The Time Deity smiled, speaking lightly and calmly about the promotional rhetoric that could drive countless little demons to frantically pull out their money and throw it in.

Candle Dragon brand watch, you deserve to own it!

After all… just in case!

Just in case!

Just in case you buy the watch and feel it day and night, could you actually have an epiphany?

By then.

If you're not upper-class, who is?

However.

Zhu Jiuyin being able to bring up this proposal at this assembly… actually already shows the result.

Endorsement… really is just endorsement, nothing more.

That watch is purely for telling time, nothing else.

Wearing it adds no attack, no defense, nor does it help you comprehend time's rules—aside from helping you spend money and, incidentally, show off before other demons to prove you're a successful demon.

Besides that, nothing!

Of course, nothing in the world is absolute.

In this flourishing realm of cultivation civilization in Honghuang, the myriad worlds contain everything imaginable.

Some things exist if you believe in them, and cease to exist if you don't.

A steadfast obsession can sometimes create miracles.

This "Candle Dragon brand" bracelet worn on the wrist, if worn long enough, can induce self-hypnosis, frenziedly cultivating insight into the Great Dao of Time—who knows, maybe one or two oddballs will suddenly have an epiphany and truly step into the threshold of the Time Great Dao!

As for that.

The ancient deity Candle Dragon holds an approving attitude.

If such a promising seedling truly exists, his lineage would not hesitate to take him in as a disciple—granting him the status of a grand-disciple—and at the same time could boost the brand, do good publicity, and sell the watches better.

——It's not that my watch has a problem, it's that you're inadequate!

——Come, take a look at my new product, Candle Dragon 2nd generation!

——As long as there's demand, not just the 2nd generation, I can produce 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th generations, making a whole product line!

——What, you say one is enough and you won't buy more?

——Want to hear about the scrapped plan?

——We Candle Dragon, back in the Dragon-Phoenix era, also roamed the universe; we've crossed swords with tough guys like Fuxi, brandishing a big blade, cutting from the Shijian Changhe to the Starry Sea—whoever mentions my name has to give a thumbs up; with my stature, I can't possibly toy with you little fledglings!

Between the lines, Ancestral Witch Zhu Jiuyin means exactly that.

Fengxi beside him, hearing this, wished he could slap the table and exclaim bravo.

This is also a marvelous deity!

"A stone seller."

"A clothing seller."

"A fake liquor seller."

"A watch seller."

"Good… great!"

"The Wu Clan is full of talent, thriving and prosperous—what worry is there that we cannot one day utterly defeat the Demon Race?"

Fengxi let out a long sigh from the depths of his heart.

For a moment, he inexplicably felt that his past actions and methods were no longer so dirty and base, no longer so dark; his whole being was turning white, and under the backdrop of his teammates, his soul sublimated!

When turbidity became the norm, Fengxi was no longer so dirty; on the contrary, he turned into a white lotus, rising from the mire unstained.

Even if he couldn't become a white lotus, he could still make a couple of excuses—

My heart and hands are black, but that's not my fault…… it's the fault of my surroundings!

It's not me that's wrong, it's this world!

Fengxi looked coldly at the world, inexplicably feeling... the human Dao, sentient beings—living is so difficult.

These primordial witches, each one ferocious to this extent—do you think that's the end?

Wrong!

Above them, there exist even higher-tier ruthless individuals!

For example, the ancestral witch Houtu... this one oversees the pure lands of the immortal mountains, responsible for sales!

Also there is the Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the Heavenly Dao's intelligence—born at the peak, controlling the entire Honghuang universe's highest internet and IoT, monopolizing big data; under the Heavenly Dao, sentient beings have no privacy—humans act, Heaven watches.

Fortunately.

The human Dao gives rise to a sage emperor, overwhelming an entire era—Fuxi!

This is... a proof!

This proof-holder grasps the nape of the fate of all ancient gods and great sages.

Not a single one even thinks of jumping!

After all, who's out there trying to make a living isn't doing it for money?

If you can't make money, staying in your cave—doesn't that sound nice?

Too bad.

The sage emperor steps down, letting the ancient gods and great sages have a blast in this era!

……

A design of the ancestral witch Chu Jiuyin's nameplate appears, closely followed by the ancestral witch Gonggong also eagerly mixing in a bit.

However, he's somewhat cliché, choosing the "luxury car" range.

As everyone knows.

The Dragon Race is vast and prosperous, with countless dragon descendants; every day the leaders of the Dragon Race must worry about newborn, purebred, or wild dragons—how to provide good benefits and sustain the entire race.

This problem already had an answer back then—those thick-skinned, meaty dragons make perfect laborers.

Many of the helpers pulling carts for the great powers are not lacking in Dragon Race–origin spirits.

And now.

The ancestral witch Gonggong decided to help expand the market, sinking into the demands of lower-tier users, while also grading and tiering, decorating the pulled carts.

The dragons pulling the carts are dressed more handsomely and delicately.

The carts being pulled are adorned more luxuriously and high-end.

In short, it's——

The spectacle must be grand enough—letting people go out seated brings double the face!

Of course.

The wool comes from the sheep.

To let the Dragon Ancestor expend such effort, caring for some ants whose combined strength can't even withstand a fingertip press—naturally it requires money!

Need a lot of money!

Thus, it's destined to have sky‑covering publicity, tied to successful people……

Not really successful people, but wanting to appear successful?

No problem.

Can't afford a luxury car? You can rent!

Daily rent 8000!

Pretentiousness feels great for a moment; keep pretending and it stays great!

As a demon in the world, isn't it just to seek pleasure and ease?

Anyway, as long as you attain the immortal Dao fruit, your future days will be provided for—first go to the Buddhist sect and borrow three or five million, repay over ten thousand years, then use the money to pretend, how about that?!

When Gonggong the ancestral witch got excited, spit flew; all the ancestral witches clapped in unison—even Houtu looked upon him more favorably.

"Alright."

Fengxi wrote in the meeting minutes notebook while constantly muttering in his heart, "Those selling and renting cars have also come out—congratulations to all the demon folk, welcoming the era of shared luxury cars."

"Continue."

"Please continue increasing the effort."

"I just want to know, how else can you harm the poor demon folk?"

Fact proves, Fengxi was hasty.

The hastiness still stems from his little ancestor, big boss…… Houtu stepped in again, dealing him a heavy blow.

"I'll say a few words! I'll say a few words!"

Houtu's eyes sparkled, "Fine wine with fine food!"

"With the good wine from Yaochi, how could there be no exquisite food?!"

She looked at Xuanming the ancestral witch, exchanging glances, hearts in sync, "Follow Xuanming's model!"

"But it's also a bit different……

"I want to build a big hotel!"

"The decoration will be the most luxurious!"

"We'll select the most famous ingredients!"

"We'll arrange the highest‑class ceremonies!"

"We'll design the most attentive service!"

"Come eat at my place!"

"With ten‑dollar ingredients, make them taste like ten‑thousand‑dollar fare!"

Don't complain it's too expensive!

This food isn't a meal, it's the loneliness of success!

Houtu slammed the table, bang-bang.

Fengxi also slapped something— but it turned out to be his own forehead.

He no longer knew what to think… he could only lower his head and mourn silently for the Demon Race's people.

Clothing, food, shelter, travel… now everything is really complete!

The six great Ancestral Witches, joining forces powerfully!

Among them, five have attained Taiyi Daluo… to some extent, they also proved why they could stand out among the vast primordial divine host back then.

It's not without reason!

Although there is also a Xuanming Ancestral Witch here, backed by the Yaochi Western Queen Mother, who hasn't yet attained Taiyi Daluo… but, seeing her performance today, Fengxi dares to declare directly—

This goddess will surely reach the pinnacle in the future!

With her heart and methods, how could she lack a Taiyi achievement?

Thinking about these things, Fengxi also became a bit curious.

These six big shots have already gone down six paths.

And what about the remaining six Ancestral Witches… what should we do?

He glanced over, waiting for a surprise.

And the surprise came quickly.

"I plan to invest one or two." Tiānwú Ancestral Witch stroked his chin, smiling, "Supporting the Heavenly Court's Peng Daoist friend's virtual gaming business, having held many tournaments."

"If possible…" He looked at Fengxi, nodding, "I want to team up with the Feng Daoist friend and classify this e-sports into the National Games events."

"As for games, they're actually quite destructive for kids lacking strong will." Tiānwú said leisurely, "The designed mechanics, behind-the-scenes manipulation of opponents' arrangements, lure them into addiction, one round after another."

"If we cloak it in a layer of competition and victory glory, giving them an excuse, many things will fall into place naturally."

"Also."

"If the art team puts in some effort, poking at some personal inner preferences… then a segment of virtual data can sell for a good price."

"The cost incurred is merely some psychological research and programmers' sweat… compared to actual material production, it's utterly trivial."

"Once the service shuts down, it'll all be for nothing."

"Whether virtual property counts as property… this has always been a hotly debated topic."

Tiānwú whistled, "Anyway, it doesn't stop us from getting a piece of the action."

"Agreed!" The Shēngbīshī Ancestral Witch nodded in approval, "Your words have also sparked my inspiration."

"I plan to invest in the Demon Race, building a film and television entertainment empire, to shoot some…"

"Mm."

"Isn't the Demon Race supposed to promote reproduction and enter a baby boom era?"

"The redistribution of human dividends, flowing to the lower strata… there are too many loopholes for us to exploit."

"Using the shell of film and television, I'll subtly slip in some odd ideas— surely no one will notice?"

Shēngbīshī narrowed his eyes, "Young demons, during their sect study years, how could there not be a passionate love affair?"

"Not loving to the point of life-or-death, not loving to the point of heart-wrenching, not loving to the point of jealousy and scheming— how can that be called a complete youth?!"

"A demon life that's plain and only knows study is imperfect; the future will bring regret!"

"And."

"To make money, we can spare no means… including how to deceive the Heavenly Court."

"Isn't the Heavenly Court not about reproduction, sparing no means to distribute dividends?"

"Then… many things that challenge many Demon Race ethics and worldviews ought to be put on stage!"

Shēngbīshī Ancestral Witch laughed, making many Ancestral Witches unconsciously rub their arms, goosebumps rising.

What a vicious method!

Teaming up with Tiānwú… what a partner, directly crippling the Demon Race's next generation!

Moreover…

"I think we'll work well together." Dìjiāng, Chùjiǔyīn, Xuánmíng and several other Ancestral Witches looked at Shēngbīshī, extending an invitation: "Your stage is also our best publicity channel."

"Sure thing! Sure thing!"

Shēngbīshī nodded in agreement.

"Eh eh eh… count me in! Count me in!" Xīzī Ancestral Witch cheerfully shouted, "I can set holidays!"

"Promote some beautiful legends, turn them into meaningful holidays!"

"Holidays? Of course it's all about buying, buying, buying!"

"Big discounts, big rewards— if you've got money, come!"

This is a shopping spree that makes people chop off their hands!

"Okay!"

Jiémíng generously said, "That day clothes will definitely be on sale!"

"Add one!"

"Same here!"

……

Echoes of agreement continued.

The Ancestral Witches' Black-Heart Alliance gained another newcomer.

Thus far!

The Twelve Ancestral Witches, the Nine Great Evil Gods!

Houtu, Gònggōng, Dìjiāng, Zhújiǔyīn, Xuánmíng, Gòumáng, Tiānwú, Shēbǐshī, Xīzī!

The remaining three—Qiángliáng, Zhùróng, Rùshōu—looked at each other.

Fengxi looked at them, as if he could hear their hearts——

His rank is low, he's dragging the team down……

(End of chapter)