Everyone's gaze could only turn towards Qin Zhan. As the second elder of the Hengyue Sect, he certainly knew the martial arts contained in these ancient books.

"Chairman An, the path of cultivation requires one to be down-to-earth. A high-rise building starts from the ground up. The advancement of your subordinate was just an accident, we could also say it was a chance resulting from a wealth of accumulated potential,"

Qin Zhan explained with a smile, "Modern Abnormals mostly lack the knowledge of Cultivation Secret Methods and can only instinctively absorb nature's spiritual energy. No matter how talented they are, it's a waste without proper cultivation."

However, his words were met with skeptical looks from most of the Abnormals.

Even the most formidable Cultivation Technique could not possibly allow one to upgrade just by glancing at it and giving it a slight try, could it?

This wasn't a low-level Abnormal, this was an upgrade from SS to SSS level! Just one more step, and they would be at the Demigod level!

"This Cultivation Technique, after having been perused by generations of Sect Leaders from my Hengyue Sect, inherently contains a strong Divine Power. Your subordinate just happened to gain a trace of Divine Power by coincidence, which led to his advancement. However, these divine attributes are limited and will be depleted after a few uses."

Qin Zhan explained hastily, fearing that any unintended misunderstandings might arise within the Hua Xia Council.

"The Sect Leader of Wangyue Building has come especially to visit the Hua Xia Abnormal People Council."

"The Sect Leader of Luli Sect has come especially to visit the Hua Xia Abnormal People Council."

...

Just then, four more voices of great authority resounded from the entrance.

Four strength bearers with faint Divine Power walked into the Hua Xia Abnormal People Council.

"Why are there another four Sect strongholds appearing?"

All present looked at the strong individuals surrounded by Divine Radiance with both fear and confusion in their hearts.

"Chairman An, rest assured, these four have the same intention as I do,"

Qin Zhan seemingly read through Elder An's thoughts and explained, then introduced the four Sect Leaders, "This is the Chairman of the Hua Xia Council, Chairman An."

Upon realizing Elder An's mortal status, the four Sect Leaders were momentarily surprised, but they quickly regained their composure.

"Chairman An, we are here under the orders of Lord Bai Yan to present our Sect's Cultivation Techniques to the Hua Xia Council."

The four Sect Leaders simultaneously handed over the original texts of their four Cultivation Techniques.

"What is the meaning of this? Why do you address him as Lord Bai Yan?"

At this point, Elder An was becoming increasingly puzzled and guarded in his heart.

Why were these Sects that looked down upon modern Abnormals suddenly showing goodwill to the Hua Xia Council?

This was clearly the weasel paying a New Year's visit to the chickens – no good intentions...

"Erm... this is by Lord Bai Yan's wishes. We believe Lord Bai Yan will explain to you in the future. As our mission is now complete, we shall take our leave!"

The five strength bearers with faint Divine Power, uncharacteristically flushed with embarrassment, clasped their hands in a gesture of farewell and departed the Hua Xia Abnormal People Council.

They simply did not know how to explain.

They could hardly tell all these Abnormals to their faces that they had been frightened into submission, how embarrassing would that be!

Especially the Sect Leader of Wangyue Building, who was red to the roots of his neck by now.

After all, among these five, he was the most experienced, and had been slapped by Bai Yan without being able to fight back...

...

"Today's proceedings must not be divulged. Anyone who leaks information will be dealt with, no questions asked!"

Elder An watched the five leave and issued a stern command to the Abnormals around him.

He knew just how precious these five Cultivation Techniques were.

It could be said that the reason modern Abnormals could not break through to the Demigod level was, one, due to the scarcity of nature's spiritual energy, and two, because there were no Cultivation Techniques of the God Level.

If this information were to spread, the Hua Xia Abnormal People Council would certainly become the target of many powers' greed.

Now that the world's spiritual energy is beginning to resurge, together with these five Cultivation Techniques, the Hua Xia Abnormal People Council might even have the capital to compete with those Ancient Sects!

"Yes!"

All the Abnormals bowed and complied, thereafter returning to their respective positions as if nothing had happened.

Abnormals who are dispatched to work in the headquarters are all utterly devoted; Elder An's orders to them are as unshakable as a mountain!

Elder An paced back and forth in his office with the five Cultivation Techniques in his possession, searching for a hiding place.

At this moment, where was the composure that Elder An used to have? He was as exhilarated and anxious as a young person who had just won five million.

These five Cultivation Techniques represented Hua Xia Council's hope for a resurgence following the global cataclysm. Should there be any mishap, he would become an eternal sinner!

After searching the office for a long time, even ignoring the specially customized safe, Elder An finally decided to carry them on his person until Bai Yan's return.

...

On the private jet, while Bai Yan was browsing through the annals of Hengyue Sect, the long silent System voice finally activated.

[Ding! System upgrade complete. The Demon Promotion module is now available; please enter the Abyss Territory to explore for details.]

The mechanical, cold electronic sound rang out, sounding like heavenly music to Bai Yan.

"Sima, accompany me on a trip to the Abyss Territory."

Bai Yan immediately conjured a Demon Gate in the cabin and brought Sima to the Abyss Territory.

Sima Xuanxuan had already signed a Demon Covenant and would absolutely not betray him; otherwise, Bai Yan would not have brought him to this Abyss Territory.

The Abyss Territory was Bai Yan's ultimate trump card, not to be revealed to outsiders.

Sima, visiting the Abyss Territory for the first time, felt a thousand types of shock the moment he stepped through the Demon Gate.

He had not expected such a sinister place to exist, so evil that even the air made one suffocate.

"If you feel uncomfortable, just merge with the Demon Power. This is my territory; feel free to look around," Bai Yan advised Sima Xuanxuan before heading towards the Altar.

"What is this?"

Bai Yan looked at the mysterious Array on the altar, with a nearly five meters diameter, and asked with puzzlement.

The mysterious Array that appeared after the upgrade was engraved with strange patterns, ones even Bai Yan, armed with the System and proficient in the language of the Gods, could not understand.

Moreover, Bai Yan could also feel Rule Power sealed within the lines of the Array.

[Ding! Demon Promotion module activated.]

Under the guidance of the System, Bai Yan opened the Demon Lord System, and noticed a new Demon Promotion module added.

Bai Yan tapped in mid-air and entered the module.

[Demons Promotion]: You can consume a certain number of Demon Cores and a large amount of Demon Energy to upgrade the rank of upper-level demons, waiving the long time they require to accumulate and understand the Demon Cores.

Promoting a Level 7 Demon requires 10 Demon Cores, 100 million Demon Energy.

Promoting a Level 8 Demon requires 20 Demon Cores, 200 million Demon Energy.

Promoting a Level 9 Demon requires 40 Demon Cores, 400 million Demon Energy.

...

For Level 9 Demons to undergo Nine Transformations Evolution, it requires...

Looking at the explanations on the System, a term suddenly popped into Bai Yan's mind.

'Paying to win!'

Simply put, it means using Demon Cores and Demon Energy to directly promote the demons under his command, skipping the time to understand Rule Power.

After promoting to a Level 7 high-rank Demon, to elevate one more level, it requires countless years to accumulate and build the foundation with the big shots.

As for the rumored Level 9 Nine Transformations Evolution, demons are said to possess strength even greater than the Father God, and reaching that stage normally requires tens of thousands of years!

But for Bai Yan, as long as he had enough Demon Cores and Demon Energy, everything could be completed in an instant.

This is akin to you spending months laboriously leveling up, but some players surpass you in an instant by spending some "money (Demon Cores)."

Money buys happiness.

I like this kind of System!

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