Thirteen years passed just like that.
After listening to the introductions and strengths of a few people, Fang Ze had a full understanding of their situations.
This wasn't just a group of powerful fighters, but they were also real potential stocks!
They had reached such levels even with a lack of resources over the years. If they were given adequate resources, wouldn't they soar to great heights?
Moreover, because this group had already formed an establishment, he could completely assign the trainees of the Devil Cult to them for training. In this way, the Devil Cult would soon become a powerful force.
This was the true cornerstone of family development!
With this in mind, Fang Ze expressed his gratitude for their loyalty to the Si Family over the years and then temporarily assigned their roles.
Hei Yu was the undisputed butler; Black Bull was the chief commander of the Si Family's private army. Hei Po was the group's priest. Ying and Wu were the deputy commanders. The other four who were at the Yang Transformation stage each led a team. Overall, it was a continuation of their roles during the years they had hidden, except previously their roles were unofficial, whereas now they were formally granted by the Si Family.
After chatting with them, Fang Ze also conveniently chose his scapegoat for tomorrow: Black Shadow.
The reason for choosing Black Shadow was simple: his abilities were the easiest to make this thing seamless for Fang Ze.
Black Shadow's race was the Shadow Warriors, who could hide in others' shadows. Fang Ze's first day was a private conversation with those council members, and he didn't have anyone by his side.
So, apart from using Black Shadow, it would be impossible for him to get through this with anyone else as his scapegoat.
Secondly, according to Black Bull and the others, Black Shadow was extremely special among Shadow Warriors. He was a descendant of the Si Family ancestor's first created Shadow Warrior.
As the weakest Disaster Creature, ordinary Shadow Warriors rarely reached the Fusion stage, let alone the high stages of awakening. Yet, he had reached the Spirit Ascension stage. Under such circumstances, no one could predict what abilities he'd gain. Thus, Fang Ze was confident in deceiving others with this.
Lastly, Shadow Warriors weren't great at other things, but their escape and hiding abilities were exceptional. Even if they were targeted, he'd be safer than others.
Considering all these points, Fang Ze finally decided to choose Black Shadow as his scapegoat.
After discussing Black Shadow, Fang Ze slowly began to speak, asking about the Flower God, "Uncles, do any of you have knowledge about the Divine Souls of demigods?"
Hearing Fang Ze's question, Black Bull and the others exchanged glances before uniformly looking at Hei Po.
Hei Po's elderly face trembled slightly before she slowly stood up, bowed to Fang Ze, and said, "Young Master, I have some understanding. What specific aspect would you like to know?"
Hearing Hei Po's words, Fang Ze pondered for a moment before saying, "Is there any way to control or restrain a demigod's Divine Soul?"
Hei Po did not answer immediately. Instead, she asked, "To what degree has this demigod's Divine Soul reached? Is it intact, severely damaged, with depleted Divine Power, or on the verge of death?"
Fang Ze recalled Huo Lin's explanation to him at that time and the Flower God's situations exposed recently. "It should be somewhat injured, with a damaged Divine Soul and nearly exhausted Divine Power. But she still retains the capability to escape."
After listening to Fang Ze's words, Hei Po pondered deeply under half-closed eyelids.
After a while, she slowly began, "Young Master, Outer Realm demigods are truly intriguing creatures. In our world, the soul of a creature is a whole. Once damaged, it will significantly affect us. But their souls are an intangible, non-material energy. As long as this energy isn't depleted, they remain immortal."
"However, whether it's using Divine Arts or condensing a Divine Soul to entrust consciousness, it requires Soul Energy. Especially with Divine Souls, they are infused with a significant amount of Soul Energy."
"Therefore, for them, if they can preserve their Divine Souls, they certainly would."
While listening, Fang Ze contemplated. After a moment, he asked, "So you're saying, direct control over her is impossible, but as long as we hold her Divine Soul, she'll obey?"
Hei Po nodded and added, "Not only that, demigods are different from ordinary creatures. Due to the difference in souls, their consciousness cannot be divided."
"This means once their Divine Soul descends, their consciousness gets trapped in it. Unless they self-destruct and completely abandon the soul energy of the Divine Soul, they can never return to their true form."
"If one can prevent her from self-destructing, she can actually be captured alive and imprisoned beside you forever."
"Over the years, the Federation and various noble families have been researching methods to achieve this."
Fang Ze couldn't help but ask, "Did they find any results?"
Hei Po slowly shook her head, "No, because demigods are too unique. No one has ever captured a demigod. Without a test subject, how could they have any research results?"
Hearing Hei Po's words, Fang Ze felt a bit disheartened, "So, there's still no way?"
Hei Po shook her head again, "Young Master, there is a way."
Fang Ze looked at her in confusion.
Hei Po slowly stated, "Others might not have it, but we do."
Fang Ze looked at Hei Po in astonishment and doubt.
Hei Po responded with a question, "Young Master, you should know how your ancestor passed away, right?"