Master of Strange Dao

When the wheel broke free from the incessant malice invasion, and instead gained its True Form, an ascension path, and the ability to feel joy, this upheaval was enough to completely overturn many of its entrenched beliefs.

If born human, transforming into a polished black wheel might evoke negative emotions.

But the wheel never believed the human form was inherently better, having no such notion, it felt quite good now, even better than before.

Now, it almost daily felt the enhancement of its power, albeit faint, it could sense a deeper transformation, the former rank was beginning to undergo subtle change. Official source ıs NoveI~Fire.net

It somewhat understood the things Yu Ziqing had once told it.

Humans, regarding deities or any other entities, be they demons, monsters, or the Alien Clan, actually all have a strong utilitarian mindset.

Just like in ancient times, all non-human entities were targets of suppression.

But now, in the most open Dali, there are Aliens holding official positions, included within the Divine Dynasty system.

If the wheel clung to past concepts and ideas, that would surely not go far.

This time, to not go far was just a euphemistic way of putting it.

To put it bluntly, not going far meant certain death, complete and total.

But the new True Form, bringing the ascension path, was a way of life, a broad and open avenue.

Once, it was deities who granted humans power.

Now it's humans bestowing power and a new path upon the deities, a road for mutual benefit shared with the deities.

The wheel's power was given to those who, borrowing its rank and power, achieved ascension, and through these powers enhanced productivity, benefiting more than just one person.

Conversely, the sincere worship and feedback received would also transform into its power, enabling its ascension.

This is a standard positive feedback loop.

The ancient history, the lessons of blood and tears, proved that oppression is never enduring, the longer the repression, the more intense the backlash when it came.

Only this current binding method could function long-term.

Now having visited Dadui, the carriages, water wheels, silk machines, oil presses, seemingly insignificant, were in fact all about basic livelihood.

And this was the longest-lasting path.

The wheel gradually understood the words Yu Ziqing had once told it, now it couldn't possibly want to side with opposition.

Because within this cycle, it already contained its greatest benefit.

It began to see the words Yu Ziqing had once told it as truth.

When it could truly understand joy, perceive happiness, it also gradually understood the conscience Yu Ziqing spoke of.

That was a form of restraint, enabling it to exist long-term.

It gradually understood, hence it should be a deity with conscience.

So, now it wanted to save its teammate.

It earnestly spoke about its recent encounters, but before finishing, the one opposite had grown anxious.

"You've betrayed like that scum too?!"

"..." One sentence left the wheel silent.

"How can you mix with humans, or are you forced?"

"You fool, can you shut up?" The wheel gave up on trying to communicate well.

It understood too well what state its teammate stuck in the Fallen Abyss was in.

"I..."

"Interrupt me once more, and stay there till you die!"

"..." The teammate decisively shut up.

"Just tell me, are you willing to come out the same way I did?

Obtain a new True Form, a new ascension path, a better road.

I have a conscience, that's why I want to save you.

You just need to answer, are you willing or not?

If willing, you'll follow my arrangements, if not, you'll be like I was, then forget it."

"Of course, I am willing." The teammate decisively nodded, softly whispering.

"Alright, you wait."

The wheel decisively cut off the connection, fearing that if it continued to talk, the little conscience it hadn't fully understood would vanish.

The wheel floated towards Yu Ziqing's room, drifting halfway, it suddenly stopped, its fierce face continuously scanning the surroundings.

It felt again as if something was watching it.

But after looking around, nothing could be found, nor sensed.

The wheel thought about it, this place was surely safe enough, no one could possibly hide here, perhaps it was some distant individual harboring malice towards it, cursing it by name, making it feel it.

Turning around, it flew to Yu Ziqing's room.

"Sir, there's something..."

A moment later, the wheel met Yu Ziqing and briefly talked about the matter of contacting a teammate in the Fallen Abyss.

It had a personal agenda, having escaped itself, now seeking a chance for its teammate from Yu Ziqing, thinking that this showed conscience.

The wheel was honest, saying whatever came to mind.

Yu Ziqing listened with a smile, lightly patted the wheel, very gratified.

The wheel evolved quickly, already showing humanity, which was great, very good.

"The first time you ask me for help, naturally, I won't refuse.

This mention of yours, if he can be like you, I will certainly also find a new True Form, a new ascension path for him.

Tell me more about this fellow you're trying to save.

Hmm, the more detailed, the better, that way I can better save him."

Yu Ziqing readily agreed, which made the wheel very happy, with nothing to hesitate about, it immediately started talking about its teammate.

That teammate, whom Wang Zixuan had also mentioned, was much as the wheel described, only more so in belief.