"System, what's going on?" Indra asked, puzzled.
He had anticipated encountering some issues when merging the first world, but he didn't expect it to be so effortless.
It was as if the demon-slaying world had been handed over to him without any resistance.
"Ding! Analyzing the cause."
"Analysis complete."
"The 'Vision System' has received a positive response from the demon-slaying world. Therefore, the demon-slayer world instinctively accepted the already mature 'Vision System.'"
"Could it be that the demon-Slayer world has a Gaia consciousness or an Aletheia consciousness?" Indra was astonished.
He was aware that high-level worlds like the 'Type-Moon world' had such world consciousness, but could a world as weak as the demon-Slayer world have one?
"Ding, a world that has not given birth to higher life forms does not possess the possibility of world consciousness."
"Higher life forms?"
"Conceptual life forms and embodiments of laws from the host's memory."
"A world without world consciousness only exhibits instinctive behaviors that promote its growth. The 'Vision System' has given the demon-Slayer world the possibility of producing a Teyvat-like 'immortal,' hence its proactive acceptance."
Indra was ecstatic after hearing the system's explanation.
"So that's the reason. Does this mean that as long as a world doesn't have a complete divine system, it's likely to actively accept the 'Vision System'?"
"Indeed. For weaker worlds compared to Teyvat, they naturally accept the 'Vision System,' thus gaining half of the world's authority."
The 'Vision System' is inherently beneficial, and since the original purpose of the Vision was to contribute to the world, it's virtually impossible for a world with only instinctive behavior to refuse it.
"This is like a pie falling from the sky! As long as we give a weak world a Vision, the world will instinctively accept it and we'll directly gain half of its authority."
Indra's heart raced with excitement.
"All that remains is to expand our influence or gather 80% of human belief to fully annex the world. This is incredibly satisfying!"
"What are we waiting for? Let's directly expand the influence of the demon-Slayer world!"
What's the greatest influence in the demon-slayer world? Of course, it's eliminating the Demon King.
Indra made a decisive decision… but first, he needed to perform a simulation.
"System, use the 'Primordial Ring' time laws to simulate the impact of directly eliminating the demons."
"Ding! Simulation started! Simulation complete!"
Under Indra's expectant gaze, he received a jaw-dropping figure.
"The originally planned 36,680%. Is this a mistake!" Indra exclaimed.
Asmodeus, who had been closing her eyes to restore his strength, opened them in shock.
"Lord Indra? Is there a problem in Teyvat?" Asmodeus asked.
"No, no, it's not Teyvat. It's the demon-Slayer world," Indra waved dismissively.
"The demon-slaying world failed to annex?" Asmodeus's face darkened, fearing something had gone wrong with Raiden Makoto.
"No, it's actually a good thing—a very good thing. Within ten days at most, the demon-Slayer world will complete its annexation." Indra snapped back to reality and quickly instructed the system to transmit all the simulated time segments to his brain.
Indra was amazed after reviewing the situation, his eyes wide with amusement.
"Wow, just wow! Muzan's desperate actions to survive have led to such a dramatic turn of events, making the existence of demons, gods, and the 'Vision System' known to the entire world."
"It's very much in line with his cowardly nature."
After receiving this answer, Indra immediately instructed Raiden to revise the second stage of the plan, directing Yae Miko to provide all information about Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki to the Demon Slayer Corps.
"Now, let's sit back and watch the show. As long as the final results are even half of what was predicted, it will be a huge gain."
The influence of the world annexation determines the digestion speed. Achieving 200% of the planned influence would allow for instantaneous digestion.
With an exaggerated 30,000% influence already achieved, it was almost like an extension of Teyvat.
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In the demon-slaying world,
Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
The headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps, also the residence of the Ubuyashiki family, had personal quarters for each Hashira around the estate. This arrangement not only provided convenience and protection for their leader but also facilitated training for promising recruits.
Currently, all the Hashira had gathered in the courtyard.
Hashira Meeting.
"Lord Ubuyashiki, this is how my sister and I obtained the Vision," Kanae recounted the process of acquiring the Vision, its powers, the information given by the Fox Deity at the 'Mikami Shrine,' and the search paper cranes.
"That's wonderful, absolutely wonderful! With the power of both you sisters and this information, we can eliminate all the Upper Rank Demons in a month, no, in just half a month!" Ubuyashiki Yoshiya exclaimed, overwhelmed with joy.
Just returning from the 'Mikami Shrine,' the news that the Hashira had obtained the Vision and that one of the Upper Rank Demons had been eliminated by the divine envoys was thrilling.
"The gods must have recognized your noble intentions and believed that the Demon Slayer Corps could become the force to completely eradicate demons. That's why they provided all the information about the demons."
"This is the choice of destiny… cough, cough, cough…"
As Ubuyashiki Yoshiya got excited, he coughed up a large amount of blood.
"Lord Ubuyashiki!" All the Hashira cried out in alarm.
"Lord Ubuyashiki, the Vision granted me the power to heal. Whether it's illness, injury, or even physical damage, I can heal it. Let me try to lift the curse on you," Kanae said urgently as she activated the healing power of the Vision.
A green light enveloped the ailing Ubuyashiki Yoshiya, and the red blotch on his forehead, which had almost covered one eye, visibly receded until it disappeared completely.
"The curse on Lord Ubuyashiki is gone!" Everyone was astonished.
Rengoku was elated. His wife could be saved! Once the Hashira meeting concluded, even if he had to kneel and abandon his dignity, he would beg this Hashira, who was not much older than his son, to save her.
"Healing all diseases and injuries! Our greatest disadvantage in fighting demons is their ability to regenerate instantly, while we die from injuries. If we no longer have this disadvantage, what are demons to us!" Sanemi was overjoyed.
After marveling at Kanae's abilities, the Hashira discussed plans for eradicating the demons.
"Then let's start with the hidden and simplest of the Upper Rank Six!" Tengen declared firmly.