Chapter 148: University

Chapter 148: University

Although the other demons didn't say anything, their expressions conveyed the same sentiment as Muershi's.

Wen Ying's expression remained unchanged. "Are you fools? Of course, we should start by destroying the enemy's next generation."

Ithys blinked and changed his lying direction.

"Hasn't there always been a division in exorcist schools? Between those from families and ordinary people. Let's add fuel to the fire and escalate the infighting among the next generation of exorcists."

"The students in exorcist schools now are mostly talented, because they only admit the gifted. The balance between student numbers and teacher numbers can be maintained. But if we send a large number of average-talent students in, that balance will be disrupted."

Muershi's eyes lit up again, spinning with a flurry of ideas.

Causing chaos within the school was just a small matter; those trivial squabbles could only be watched for entertainment. However, if there were insufficient teachers with limited energy, the quality of the students would plummet.

Why were prestigious schools called so? It was due to the atmosphere within and the renowned educators.

Even if those students were reassigned to new schools without affecting the original elite students, a considerable number of exorcists would still have to be appointed as teachers, thus tying them down.

Ordinary folks with no exceptional talents, even if they became exorcists, wouldn't pose much of a threat.

In any case, it seemed to have nothing but benefits.

The demons found the idea intriguing and were keen to participate.

Wu Fei felt a bit overwhelmed, but compared to Lan Jiaying's proposal of destroying a skyscraper... It didn't seem like much of a difference. Wu Fei was in a dilemma.

Lan Jiaying caught sight of Wu Fei, who looked worried and conflicted in the corner, and asked, "Wu Fei, are you worried about us or the exorcists?"

Caught off guard, Wu Fei replied guiltily, "Both."

Koroy couldn't help but chuckle. Wu Fei fidgeted uneasily.

"Let's not worry about other matters," Muershi said cheerfully. "Let's discuss how we're going to do this."

Lan Jiaying realized something belatedly. "But this plan has nothing to do with eliminating the extremist faction."

Ithys chuckled. "Does it really matter? Think of it as playing an interesting real-life game."

Looking at the demon, who was masquerading as a human with a ruddy glow and contented eyes, Lan Jiaying said, "You've been absorbing life force excessively. Be careful not to be discovered."

Ithys shrugged nonchalantly. "Don't worry, they won't dare to let me go."

Wen Ying: "..." True to her nature as a succubus.

To prevent Muershi from divulging details of a more devastating plan, Wen Ying anticipated his revelation by outlining the personnel arrangements for the scheme.

He himself would take the divine stone to interact with ordinary people in Mu City. If someone truly had an average talent and couldn't awaken, he would use the magic power stored within the divine stone to rouse them, until all the magic power within the stone was exhausted.

Other demons were in charge of disseminating provocative messages online and encouraging those with awakened talents to bravely fight for their right to learn magic offline.

In tonight's official announcement, the government mentioned the Demon Mobile Game, openly revealing that the characters within the game are inspired by real-life individuals.

The government has released news of the Demon Realm, informing the public that if they wish to gain insight into it, all they need do is play the mobile game "Demon Hunter". This game, jointly developed by exorcists and the government, serves as a precautionary measure, allowing people to acclimate themselves beforehand should the need arise.

Upon the announcement of this news, the shares of Devilish Company skyrocketed to their daily limit within a short span, and the game downloads reached an astonishing peak. Even those who typically didn't engage in mobile games flocked to download it.

"Mu City Black Hole" and "Demon from the Magic Realm" frequently soar to the top of trending searches, consistently accompanied by either "new" or "explosive" tags.

After the discussion, Essence and the other demons left, leaving four of them in the house. Lan Jiaying's human identity had been exposed, so she temporarily resided in Yang Shiming's home.

Wen Ying held the divine stone and, accompanied by Beros, went to conduct experiments. Muershi also joined them.

Although the teleportation portal was closed, the demonic aura it brought did not dissipate. The dense demonic aura in Mu City increased the chances of ordinary people with low innate abilities to awaken.

Wen Ying specifically sought out houses with retractable balcony railings. After unlocking the door with the vines, they entered the residence brazenly.

The house was occupied by a young girl who appeared to live alone. Her home was decorated warmly, and when Wen Ying and the others entered, the girl was engrossed in playing a demon-themed mobile game.

Silently, Muershi floated over. The moment the girl lifted her head to grab a glass of water, she saw a pitch-black head, causing her face to freeze in shock. An involuntarily high-pitched scream escaped her throat.

Wen Ying had anticipated Muershi's intention to scare the girl and had cast a soundproof magic barrier as they entered. Otherwise, the entire neighborhood would have heard the girl's scream.

Any human would be afraid. This creature resembled the mysterious black figure from the "Detective Conan" series, pitch-black from head to toe. However, this one emitted a faint black mist and had more distinct features, such as hair and clothing, along with the outline of black wings on its back.

"Y-You're demons, aren't you?" the girl stammered, looking at the sharp horns on the black head and the wings on its back. She cautiously glanced aside and saw two more such figures, causing her heart to plummet. She was already contemplating how to write a farewell letter.

"We're not evil demons," Wen Ying approached the girl, his tone gentle. "Young lady, do you wish to learn magic?"

Wen Ying didn't give the bewildered girl a chance to refuse. He placed the divine stone he had been holding onto the table beside her and seized her hand, pressing it against the stone without further ado.

When Gao Yuemeng's hand was grabbed by the demon, a chill ran up her wrist and spread throughout her body, leaving her stiff. The demon guided her hand to touch the strange statue, and suddenly, something exploded in her mind, filling her vision with intricate patterns of light.

It felt like an eternity had passed, but it could also have been just a fleeting moment. When she regained her senses and looked around, the room was empty; there was no sign of the demon.

The sensation of freefalling still lingered within Gao Yuemeng, and as she gazed at the empty space, her expression wavered between fear and uncertainty. A cold breeze blew in, making her skin prickle with goosebumps.

Something about this world seemed different now.

After following the same process and awakening the talents of several ordinary people, Wen Ying and Muershi returned home, content with their work. Beros remained indifferent, and if not for Wen Ying dragging him along, he would have preferred to stay at the Yang residence to practice.

Once Wen Ying left Yang Rixi's body, Beros planned to "assist" Yang Shiming in his cultivation, but Wen Ying pulled him away.

"It's late, time for bed," Wen Ying said, guiding the icy-faced Beros to the pillow and covering them both with a small blanket. Happiness engulfed him.

Beros loathed himself for his commitment to keeping promises, allowing a demonic mirror to take control over him.

The next day, Wen Ying possessed Yang Rixi and, accompanied by Beros who unwillingly possessed Yang Shiming once more, they headed to Mu City's local university with the divine stone in tow.

Magic is too childish for primary schoolers, but just right for university students.

Chen Senshui was a first-year student at Mu City University. The day before yesterday's black hole incident, he and his roommate happened to be playing nearby and were evacuated by the police. Upon returning, they regaled their classmates with tales of what they had witnessed.

Experiencing it firsthand was vastly different from watching it on a smartphone video. Chen Senshui could never forget the awe-inspiring sight of a massive black hole opening up in the sky, making him realize how insignificant ordinary people could be.

He had brushed past some exorcists that day, individuals who stood out from the anxious crowd with their ability to protect themselves and even combat demons – a stark contrast to those who could only pray silently.

Despite his envy then, Chen Senshui never imagined he would learn magic himself in just two days.

In Classroom 1 of the Computer Science Department at Mu City University's 22nd cohort, the students were dozing off during their 8 AM Marxism lecture. Even Chen Senshui, seated in the front row, couldn't resist the drowsiness.

Suddenly, he saw two figures, enveloped in black outlines, enter through the front door. His groggy mind took a moment to register what was happening.

The lecturer, noticing the sudden focus of his students on the entrance, curiously followed their gaze.

A piercing scream shattered the eerie silence in the classroom.

Some screamed, others fled, while some froze in terror. The class erupted into chaos, resembling a pot boiling over.

Hearing the hurried and disorderly footsteps behind him, Chen Senshui also wanted to run. However, as the first in line, the two unknown creatures entering the room immediately stepped in front of him.

Chen Senshui felt that death was imminent.

To his surprise, one of them placed a statue on his desk and said, "Touch this."

Involuntarily, Chen Senshui followed the creature's instructions. Upon contact, his vision flickered with spots of light, his consciousness began to blur, and he felt as if he were in another dimension.

"Wen Ying, go retrieve those who have fled," instructed Wen Ying to Beros, who was seizing the moment to practice nearby.

Beros did not respond verbally but reluctantly and leisurely made his way out.