I Don't Agree to the Terms

"Just how long has it been since I transformed back into a human, my body feels a bit uncoordinated," Gu Shanhai stretched his limbs. In five months, he had perfected his combined Divine Skills, named "Fetal Transformation Easy Shape" and "Big and Small As One Wishes." Gu Shanhai contemplated when he could find the time to pilfer the Heavenly Gang 36 Skills and the Earthly Fiendish 72 Skills.

He hadn't initially thought of doing this, but now that he had crafted both "Fetal Transformation Easy Shape" and "Big and Small As One Wishes" to disguise himself—the former for impersonating a human and the latter for altering his size, mass, and so forth.

But that would have to wait for later, as there were no substantive related matters at present.

As for already possessing the 36 Transformations and the 72 Transformations, these two weren't really related. The transformations were from Journey to the West, used as the Evading Disaster Avoiding Tribulation Method, whereas the spells belonged within the historical annals of divine comprehension, detailed in Exploring the Jade Box through three volumes, the Golden Scroll and Red Book, and constructed with the Cloud Text Thunder Seal, each with different settings.

"Having no plant tendrils on my face really is quite inconvenient," Gu Shanhai touched his face. He remembered how convenient it was not too long ago to have tendrils that could act as hands.

As he was speaking, his face suddenly burst open, followed by a mass of tendrils pouring out.

"Still need to make some adjustments," said Gu Shanhai, smoothing them back down with his hand. These two Divine Skills had just been successfully developed, and maintaining them wasn't very stable. After all, compressing his enormous body into a human shape was quite the challenge.

He wasn't a character from classical mythology, nor was he someone from the scientifically unfounded idealistic side, so altering such a vast volume, changing its mass while ensuring that his own corruption did not leak, required careful maintenance.

"I can only maintain the weakest state within my limits. Once I reach a weak state of power, indescribably true aspects of myself will emerge, and if I'm in my normal state of power, I will return to my original form," Gu Shanhai estimated his situation.

The extreme weak state is only about ten percent of his power, aligning with his penchant for a low profile. Half power for a weak state, full power naturally for a normal state, and an extreme state certainly presenting more indefinable aspects.

That this outer appearance could withstand all of this was already quite good. Honestly, were it not for Gu Shanhai finding his true form too ostentatious, he wouldn't bother with disguises; after all, appearances were of no real use to him.

Mainly, Gu Shanhai wanted to prioritize harmony. His true form would likely achieve the effect of harmony in worlds he could easily dominate. But in some powerful cosmologies, he might be treated as some aberrant entity and eradicated.

"Having only ten percent of power really isn't enough; it'd be so embarrassing if I were fighting and shed my skin." Gu Shanhai thought it over; others might strip off their shirt in a brawl, but for him to shed his human skin hardly seemed to comply with the unwritten rules of the Dao.

As for Heart Demon Dao Soldiers taking his place, that was indeed possible, but still lacking in heavy-hitters.

"If I want to raise their quality, I need a bit more time." Gu Shanhai looked at the Spirit Plants still cultivating, progressing very well. Once matured, they could be used, but it would take some time.

As for the method of acceleration, Gu Shanhai had some ideas, relying on Abnormal Destiny, but it wasn't appropriate to use right now. He'd have to wait until Rein and the Human Dao Will reached some results before taking action.

Then, Gu Shanhai went to find Rein, having agreed to help him establish an organization to continue civilization and suppress abnormals; he couldn't just let that go.

"Teacher, you've arrived, at least make a sound. I thought it was another abnormal trying to ambush me," Rein put away his seal, speaking somewhat exasperatedly.

Just a moment ago, he was about to lash out.

His attack method was plain and simple: just swing the seal at someone. This seal wasn't just any object; probably only the sea of information and the Human Dao Will could withstand a blow from this seal. All other abnormals could expect to shatter upon impact.

A hit from Gu Shanhai would likely reduce him to mixed paste. The difference was his tenacious vitality. Even turned into paste, it wouldn't be a big deal; he could recover within three to five seconds.

"How should I make my presence known? As soon as I arrive, you start swinging at me, giving me no chance at all," Gu Shanhai complained, reckoning this kid was probably a little jumpy from dealing with the onslaught of abnormals.

"Recently, a lot of new types of abnormals have appeared, and I've suppressed quite a few, so I'm a bit tense," Rein rubbed his temples, feeling somewhat irritable.

The number of abnormals was increasing, and he felt overwhelmed. No wonder the Human Dao Will was reacting this way; it too was struggling to keep them in check.

"It's still going to trouble you, teacher. Whatever you need, just say it, and I will arrange it as much as I can," Rein didn't dare to be too promising, mainly because if he couldn't lend a hand, then there was nothing he could do.

He was also entangled in various affairs at the moment. Resources were easy; he could provide whatever was asked, but to cooperate, he could only try his best.

"And you, what preparations have you made recently?" Gu Shanhai didn't dwell on these points but asked a key question.

"I have already selected a list of names," Rein produced a list and handed it to Gu Shanhai. Clearly, he had assessed everyone on it, and each possessed particular talents.

"Okay, I'll take a look," Gu Shanhai did not refuse, as this would save him a lot of trouble.