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

All the attendees of the joint meeting looked at a light orb at the very edge of the corner. The light orb shed its disguise, revealing its true form—it was Mirror Twelve.

Meng Yu's mouth twitched slightly.

It had indeed been a long time since they'd last seen each other.

After the affairs of the Martial Arts Miniature World were settled, Meng Yu heard the news that Mirror Twelve was about to die or would be executed by firing squad, Yet, this guy seemed to be thriving more and more, at least now, as he was lively and bouncing around, mixing with everyone at the joint meeting.

Right, how could he participate in this meeting?

"I'm close to death, with only one year and one month left before my Divine Soul collapses. I've already applied for a death sentence this year; it was approved only a few days ago. I came to establish a rule for the Immortal Sect. However, hearing about the Eternal Night Palace, I believe I can still be of some use," Mirror Twelve said.

A multitude of gazes, filled with admiration, respect, and humility, rested on Mirror Twelve as if they were facing the nemesis who murdered their parents.

Everyone knew that with Mirror Twelve's appearance, it wasn't just a bad omen; it was extremely dire.

Mirror Twelve sighed and looked intently at Meng Yu.

"Meng Yu, the Immortal Sect has wronged you over these years, and for that, I'm deeply sorry. I can fully understand why you've taken this path. Now that I'm about to die, it's a good time to utilize my remaining energy. Take me with you, and let me teach those brats of the Eternal Night Palace a lesson, how about it?" he proposed.

Meng Yu's gaze fell upon the Moon God, whose projection nodded, confirming the truth of Mirror Twelve's imminent collapse.

"No way, Mirror Twelve. You are a major offender of the Immortal Sect and your death sentence has already been approved. How could you go?"

"Who knows if you will just run away once you get there? You're in a very abnormal mental state!"

"Exactly, exactly, Meng Yu, you can't trust him. We can talk reason and discuss benefits, but Mirror Twelve is truly unpredictable, sometimes completely so. That year, he killed..."

The Nascent Souls in the room, one after another, kept sending private messages to Meng Yu or speaking out against Mirror Twelve on the spot.

A group was discussing how to divide up the assets of the great Ming, when they heard that Hai Rui had arrived.

There were various reasons, each more plentiful than the last.

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"It's very costly to get Mirror Twelve to make a move; nobody contributes to his fund."

"Once he's convinced of a principle, he'll see it through. What if he encounters injustice on the road and insists on confronting the Eternal Night Palace to the death?"

"He loves to argue and goes on tirelessly."

The joint conference was a system that had formed over the past two years; every time Meng Yu returned, a meeting was held. At first, few people attended, and apart from mission briefings, it was mainly to deal with Meng Yu's rosewood furniture and military supplies. As it involved many departments, quite a few attended.

Once the platform was established, more Golden Cores (people with real power) and Nascent Souls joined. Some noticed that not only were there many participants from various departments, but there were also many Golden Core Nascent Souls. So, it became a promising organization, and others joined too, the scale growing larger and larger. Relevant departments even developed new communication systems for it.

In the new system, all kinds of private information were kept confidential and not recorded. Everyone was free to complain and chat without restraint, including sending small pictures during meetings, and so on.

Not those boring, risqué pictures. Most Nascent Souls and Golden Cores didn't see each other daily, so these monthly joint meetings were a perfect occasion to relax. They could share resources: "I have a few Divine Beast cubs at my home, and that stone of yours is quite nice." Debating national affairs was less interesting, so they preferred to check the quality of items, idle chat, and so on.

Of course, this included various promises made through private chats with Meng Yu.@@novelbin@@

"I'll help for free, I won't charge," Mirror Twelve said calmly.

Instantly, the noise in the venue vanished. The Golden Cores and Nascent Souls, many looked at Mirror Twelve with fiery eyes.

This old madman, this relic, this dinosaur, have you lost your mind?

Talking about gratuitous aid, about some xx spirit, as if you're still living thousands of years ago—why don't you just go die?

"The last time those Golden Cores came back, some of the good kids mailed me Superior Spirit Stones and Middle-grade Spirit Stones," Mirror Twelve said, his voice filled with bragging.

In the past, what Mirror Twelve most liked to boast about was that decades after their graduation, a student had sent him two Superior Spirit Stones, not for the sake of paving the way for offspring, but out of admiration for his character.

And this time, he received the most gifts at once in history—sixteen Superior Spirit Stones and a massive quantity of Middle-grade Spirit Stones.

Many of the parcels sent to him were anonymous; those Golden Cores did not expect a return but simply wanted to repay his kindness.

This was an unprofitable deal. For instance, why would Meng Yu have Bai Qianqian feed the Moon God Superior Spirit Stones?

On the surface, no matter how many Superior Spirit Stones she was fed, the Moon God would never be biased towards Meng Yu. She would deal with problems fairly and justly, but Meng Yu didn't feel it was a waste at all. The Moon God's fairness and impartiality, her behavior of not favoring anyone, was his greatest protection.

It's just that some people take protection for granted, while others, when they have the power to do so, repay the favor.

"Only sixteen Superior Spirit Stones, thankfully there are quite a few Middle-grade ones, sigh..."

Mirror Twelve sighed, this kind of boasting made everyone uncomfortable and if their disciples were to pay such respects to them, they would definitely return the favor with enough items, but even then, they had never received such gifts, because Superior Spirit Stones were too precious.

And these sixteen Superior Spirit Stones were given anonymously.

There was no need to speculate about the origin of the Spirit Stones, it was the act of some from the Wood Element Golden Core, either Superior or Middle-grade Spirit Stones, but why would people mail them to Mirror Twelve?

Oftentimes, people's stinginess is simply because of poverty, it doesn't mean they forget others' kindness. Mirror Twelve had presided over the college entrance examination league for thousands of years, helping many students in the meantime, although always justly and impartially, though covering the costs himself, offering help not based on personal talent but on levels of difficulty and so on—real geniuses, in fact, received less help.

Yet, this was the greatest fairness.

Just like when Bai Qianqian's friends came over, being provided with ample Spirit Fruits and Vegetables, we have good crops here, you can pick whatever you like, though the quantities aren't huge, everyone is very grateful. When trouble arises, people are willing to lend a hand.

"Not sixteen, but forty-six Superior Spirit Stones."

Mirror Twelve sighed once more.

Everyone present was momentarily stunned, turning their gaze towards Meng Yu.

Thirty Superior Spirit Stones would be an extravagant gift even for a True God Transforming Master, the only possibility being Meng Yu—he had mentioned before how much he respected Mirror Twelve, among others.

Meng Yu helplessly covered his head, he of course could not possibly have given Mirror Twelve so many Superior Spirit Stones.

Giving money to such old-timers might backfire, prompting them to be stricter with you, including giving you more grueling training opportunities, and the others seated there might take issue with him...

Well, it could only be Bai Qianqian.

After she settled in the Immortal Sect, Meng Yu gave her half of the Moon-Watching Sect's income for her to cultivate and save up for herself, just in case one day he died, she would be a wealthy widow... But look at what she did?

She actually used these Spirit Stones to give them away!

A misfortune at home, truly a misfortune!

"Forty-six Superior Spirit Stones, seventy thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones, I haven't used a single one. Since I'm about to die, what's the use of wasting these things? I'd like to put together a foundation with these Spirit Stones to help those Innate and Qi Cultivation children. Do you all agree?"

His first strike, he coveted neither Spirit Stones nor resources, he just felt it was time for him to go.

"Also, all of you are Nascent Souls, yet still want more and to take the lion's share, even squeezing out the younger Golden Core's opportunities and resources? You three, I'm talking about you three!"

Mirror Twelve's gaze fell upon the three great Nascent Souls of the Wood Element, Tea Fairy, Bamboo Fairy, and Lotus Fairy.

"Have you forgotten how you attained Infant Ascension? You all grew up beautiful—how did you end up with pig's brains now?

Divinity Transformation is great, but is it good to squeeze resources from those below you just for that?

These children are at a budding stage of growth now. Out of three hundred Golden Cores, with enough resources, at least twenty could become Nascent Souls. Isn't it better for everyone to work together to make the pie bigger first?"

His second strike was righteous and stern.

The three Nascent Souls of the Wood Element bowed their heads deeply into their chests, daring not to utter a word in retort.

Mirror Twelve was not only reasonable but also everyone's respected elder. When they were children taking their college entrance exams, Mirror Twelve was the chief examiner and later on, thanks to his fairness, he oversaw the enrollment, research, bonus points, and so forth of various colleges. Though he wasn't much help to these talents, sometimes, you must respect some individuals.

Your high school teacher, who is fair, just, and selfless towards everyone—if they scold you, even if you are the company CEO, local official, or entertainment star, you can only bow your head, give a bitter smile, and accept their advice sincerely.

"Meng Yu, the business with the three hundred Golden Cores last time, you did very well. The Immortal Sect gained a lot of benefits. These people greedily scrape benefits from you, trying to take advantage of you, which isn't good.

You have your concerns, you have your opportunities—never mind devoting yourself fully to the Immortal Sect, you're already doing better. Cooperation has never been about taking advantage; now it's the Immortal Sect's turn to give back.

I'm about to die, let an old bag of bones like me be an example for all. I'll help you for free, I'll tackle the tough tasks, allowing the Golden Core juniors to follow you and take a little advantage."

His third strike, he was setting an example.

He spoke serenely and composedly, his light shining on everyone... Although many wished to tear this fossil of an old-timer to pieces, they could do nothing but bow their heads respectfully.

Thankfully, he was going to die.

The sun is too brilliant, prompting everyone to avoid looking directly at it.

"Furthermore, let me add a few more words. When we return to our hometown it's not for killing and robbery, we are there to help people. We need to go..."

Just as Mirror Twelve was about to continue, the meeting room manager finally silenced him and threw him out.

He had illegally intruded; by rights, he should be in jail now!