Published: February 13, 2025
Sister Hong instinctively wanted to say, "Of course, be human."
But before she could speak, she paused.
Broadly speaking, humans are a type of life form in the universe, just like all other races. The difference lies in how life is constituted and the final forms that emerge as a result.
When various races break through one life level after another, comprehend the common rules, and become powerful existences within the same system, do they still cling to their forms of life? Especially if they have the chance to acquire a brand new form that is many times stronger than their original life forms?
In her heart, Sister Hong felt that Ye Zhongming would not give up on the human form, but... she also understood how immense the pressure Ye Zhongming was facing.
Under his leadership, the entire Sule Alliance had embarked on a "point of no return." Their current development direction was aimed at countering the slave tribes.
This transformation in development would come with growing pains; the kind of momentum that resembles the pains of reform would create many new problems and magnify many old ones. These problems would, in turn, affect numerous races and countless individuals.
Their fates would be altered because of this.
If this transformation succeeded, that would be good. The enormous benefits gained would be enough to resolve these problems, and by that time, those problems might no longer be issues at all. The fates that were changed would be upward and positive.
But if it failed, the backlash would be enormous. Sister Hong felt that even if Ye Zhongming was already a peak expert, he wouldn't be able to withstand it. Those big shots who were close to him might also fall from grace or encounter trouble in the backlash.
Then, would they become the false slave clan they had created?
By now, Sister Hong had already realized that the false slave clan she had created had departed from her realm of understanding, having devoured many peers, transforming into a brand new existence that was much more formidable than the mature slave tribe.
Such an existence, throughout the universe, should have no rivals except for the legendary slave nest.
Yes, even if the Old Dean and others teamed up, it wouldn’t work.
Ironically, this existence that nearly dominates the universe was without consciousness, while Ye Zhongming could currently control it.
What if he were to truly become it? After all, the consciousness wouldn't be able to escape temporarily; becoming a stronger individual might not be a worse choice.
After contemplating these thoughts, Sister Hong even had the idea of persuading Ye Zhongming to become this overlord.
Changing one's skin is nothing significant.
It would just mean suffering for Xia Lei and Hatsune.
Perhaps sensing Sister Hong's thoughts, Ye Zhongming said, "Sister Hong, do you want me to choose to become a slave?"
Sister Hong genuinely didn’t know how to answer. After thinking for a moment, she said, "Deep down, I would rather not. But if we abandon the thinking habits of being human, and… certain instincts, then becoming a slave might indeed be a better choice. Of course, there are risks involved, as we are not very clear on the racial composition of the slave tribe. Once you truly become a slave, who knows whether you will be affected by their instincts? Even if this slave tribe was created by me, I can't guarantee how that race will react to such an artificial being."
"So even if I feel it's a pity, I still don't wish for you to become a slave."
"Even if it means we ultimately fail, I won’t regret it."
"Because far too many people do not want you to be in danger, and far too many people are living for you. If you become... a monster, their faith will collapse."
Ye Zhongming was silent for a moment and then chuckled softly.
"Thank you, Sister Hong. It seems that even the slave body you created cannot completely detach from their system."
"Influenced by the race? What do you sense?" Sister Hong asked, surprised.
Ye Zhongming replied with a sound of agreement.