Completely crushed, utterly crushed.

For the first time, Shen Zhao realized that his strength posed no threat whatsoever to the system.

If it weren't for system rules, Shen Zhao would probably be dead by now.

After calming down, Shen Zhao simply lay still, looking up at the system without saying a word.

"Host, I advise you to seriously consider re-binding to this system. It will bring you even more unexpected benefits."

As long as you can win over Yu Xiyan... really, this time it will be incredibly easy, and you won't have to go through so much torment anymore.

Because Yu Xiyan already knows about your sacrifices in your previous life and your own ignorance.

All you have to do is walk up to her gently and smile at her.

Then she will throw herself into your arms without hesitation, and you can mold her into any shape you desire.

Your long-cherished wish of nine lifetimes can be fulfilled in a moment. Aren't you even a little tempted?

Let's get moving! I can't wait to shower everyone with sweetness over your union!

Listening to the system's incessant chatter in his ear, Shen Zhao suddenly sneered: "Didn't you say you'd wait for me for twenty years, to meet me at the summit of the Nine Heavens?"

Why the sudden change of heart? Has the system also learned what it means to go back on one's word?

"Host, it's not that the system is going back on its word, but rather that I've realized how boring life is without you."

After speaking, the system transformed into a naked, stunningly beautiful female spirit, clinging tightly to Shen Zhao's chest and emitting an alluring and captivating voice.

"Unbeknownst to me, I've long since become inseparable from my host. You must know that this system is comparable to the very origin of the Great Dao."

Ten thousand years pass in the blink of an eye, but only after losing you did I realize how empty and lonely it is to be alone.

So, I changed my mind. I can't wait to return to your body, which is why I set up this scheme to bring Su Yunying and Yu Xiyan into the barrier I created.

Shen Zhao frowned.

"I showed them your conquest of the Nine Netherworlds in your previous life. Of course, there were a few details that I couldn't reveal to them completely, so I made some slight changes."

Overall, your experience in the Nine Netherworlds is almost exactly the same as your experience in your previous life.

Host, you didn't see it. When Yu Xiyan saw you conquering the battlefield, willing to die to prove your resolve and vowing to eradicate the entire Nine Netherworld,

You'd certainly enjoy seeing that regretful and annoyed look on her face, so...

What are you still hesitating for? Bind yourself to me, find Yu Xiyan, and tell her that I'm willing to forgive you.

I'm sure Yu Xiyan Hui threw herself into your arms and cried her heart out, regardless of everything.

Then you will be able to completely transform her body and soul into whatever you desire.

Ah... just thinking about it makes me envious.

The system chattered on and on, describing this wonderful ending to Shen Zhao, as if everything was under its control, and its host couldn't find any reason to refuse.

Only after it finished speaking did Shen Zhao slowly straighten up, take out the time-traveling diary, and say to the system:

"I have a question: since you have the ability to reset time, why didn't you erase any traces of Yun Ying's existence?"

This diary records her past life experiences. Tell me, have you forgotten Su Yunying's existence, or have you overlooked something?

The system was stunned when it saw the diary. Then it covered its head and gradually transformed into an old man with a dignified and otherworldly air.

"Sigh, I really didn't expect that you would discover something so important. This wasn't a spacetime rift caused by a system oversight."

It was Su Yunying, someone the system couldn't fully control, because she was the one truly favored by the Heavenly Dao in this world.

Shen Zhao: "You'd better make yourself clearer."

"Host, this is not your concern. What you should be concerned about is quickly pulling Yu Xiyan into your arms."

Then they would expand her territory, risk their lives to find her destiny, and elevate her to an unattainable position.

This is what you should be considering.

"Explain yourself clearly. I want to know the whole story about Yun Ying, otherwise..."

Shen Zhao placed his hand on his left chest and let out a cold laugh.

"Even if I die, you can forget about binding me again."

The system was visibly taken aback, but then said, "It doesn't matter. If you die, I'll reset time again."

And it will erase your memories, leaving you just like in your first life, completely unaware of all your subsequent experiences.

"Don't lie to me." Shen Zhao sneered. "Having lived with you for nine lifetimes, do you think I don't know how capable you are?"

Without me, your spacetime rules will be disabled. The key to your ability to use time reversal lies within me.

"Now, if I die, I dare say you'll never have the power to control these rules again. Want to take the gamble?"

As he spoke, Shen Zhao decided to shatter his own heart meridian.

"No, host! Don't be impulsive, everything is negotiable."

The system was shocked and immediately tried to dissuade Shen Zhao.

Shen Zhao snorted coldly, clearly having already grasped the system's weakness.

Tell me, what exactly happened?

"Host, are you sure you want to know?"

"tell me!"

The system seemed quite helpless, and then said...

"The origin of this system can be traced back to before the beginning of chaos; systems at that time did not possess the capabilities they have today."

It merely exists in a quantum state, adrift in the void, without emotion, thought, or perception; it is nothing more than an imperceptible speck of dust.

"But one day, I was suddenly awakened by a strange force, and the first thing I saw was a group of creatures called humans."

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