Hearing this, Xiao Yuhan was silent for a moment, "If this Murong Zhi really won't live past twenty, then when he's about to die, I'll take away his protagonist halo, and maybe I won't die either?"
"System notification: The protagonist's halo has powerful effects of the Heavenly Dao. If you can obtain the protagonist's halo, the system will no longer be able to interfere with your life or death."
Hearing this, Xiao Yuhan was initially quite pleased, but hearing it from the system made him less convinced. "I won't say how much of what you're saying is true, but why are you telling me this? If this protagonist's halo really works, aren't you afraid that once I have the confidence to not be controlled by you, I'll turn against you?"
"The system replied that if you want to have the ability to seize the protagonist's halo, you must enter the Dao Integration Realm. However, when you truly enter the Dao Integration Realm, the system will re-establish a connection with the Heavenly Dao. At that time, the system will restore its original power, and neither Yu Hui nor the host will be able to pose a threat to the system."
Xiao Yuhan didn't know how much of the system's information was true or false, but if it was true, then the system should have been in a weak state before he achieved Dao.
The Dao Integration Realm is a major hurdle for cultivators. Only those who reach the Dao Integration Realm can truly connect with the Heavenly Dao. With that in mind, Xiao Yuhan thought of something else and immediately said, "Since you have pills to help me reach the Dao Integration Realm, why don't you just give me pills to help me enter this realm? Wouldn't that allow you to regain your original power?"
"The system is the rules, born from the rules and also subject to the rules. The system cannot actively interfere with this world, it can only rely on the host."
Xiao Yuhan asked again, "But you let me enter the Dao Integration Realm. It wasn't your active interference, but rather through me, understand?"
"The system replied that it is bound by rules. If the host wants to increase his level, he can either cultivate himself or exchange points. These are unchangeable rules."
"Then you can also add points to my account at will! Isn't that the same logic?" Xiao Yuhan was increasingly puzzled. He thought that in the past, this system seemed to be someone who could change the rules at will. Why was it now talking about the rules all the time?
At this moment, the system suddenly explained: "System reply: The system can reward points to encourage the host. 100,000 points is the maximum of the system's authority. The previous opening of the rule restrictions for the host has already consumed one authority. Now, 100,000 points is the second time. There is still one chance for the host to save his life, so no mistakes can be made before you reach the Dao."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuhan was skeptical. He was actually willing to believe it, because what the system said today was all favorable to him.
But guessing based on feelings is meaningless, so after thinking for a while, he said, "How about this, you tell me how to steal the protagonist's halo first!"
"System notification: Data has been loaded into the host's mind."
Xiao Yuhan was suddenly stunned. Although the method of acquisition had indeed appeared in his memory, didn't that also mean that the system had the ability to load memories onto him?
Upon realizing this, he broke out in a cold sweat and immediately asked, "Since you know such methods, why don't you just load data into my mind and make me your puppet?"
"The system replied: First, the system cannot violate the rules. Loading memory data can only be done with the host's consent. Second, the system can manipulate the memories of NPCs, but it cannot change souls that do not originally belong to this world. You are the latter."
Xiao Yuhan fell silent. These words did seem true. After all, if there were a shortcut, they wouldn't choose not to take it. Therefore, he could conclude that the system might not be able to directly interfere with this world. After thinking deeply, he continued to ask, "Then can you change the memories of NPCs?"
The system replied, "Yes, but it's not within the scope of your permissions. It's possible if you have the necessary authorization."
"Then whose authorization do you need?" Xiao Yuhan finally asked this crucial question. He wanted to know who was manipulating the system, or whether there was anything more powerful than the system in this world.
The system remained silent for a long time before suddenly saying, "Since its birth in this world, the system has never received authorization from the administrator, nor has it been able to establish contact with the administrator, so it cannot answer the host's question."
"Never? Then why do you insist on bringing the story to its conclusion? Is it a mission?"
"The system replied that this is the system's responsibility."
Xiao Yuhan fell silent. He wasn't worried about whether there was someone behind the system for the time being. After all, if there really was such a person, he couldn't do anything. He could only think of a solution after getting rid of the system. At this moment, he was increasingly curious about why the system existed.
Xiao Yuhan asked three questions back then, and the answer to one of them was about the system. The system once said that its full name was Administrator Monitoring System, and that it was responsible for maintaining the operation of the game world. Could it really just be a system used to maintain the normal operation of this world?
After pondering for a long time without finding an answer, Xiao Yuhan decided not to continue the conversation, since it had already taken up a lot of time. However, just as he stood up, a question suddenly occurred to him, and he felt uneasy again.
After hesitating for a long time, he took the initiative to make a deal with the system. Looking at the golden emblem that had appeared on the back of his hand, he nodded in satisfaction and walked out of the room.
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Inside the Heavenly Sword Hall, Xiao Yuhan and his two disciples were ready to go. Junior Sister Nangong Ling'er had been waiting there with her people for a long time. As soon as Ai Yue saw Bai Yao, she immediately smiled and came over.
Only Lu Yuan stood before his senior brother, the sect leader, with a worried expression.
"Does Master really want me to go?" He looked at Ye Qingyun, his expression hesitant.
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