Could this system be the villain? The thought only flashed through Xiao Yuhan's mind, but he could find some points that made him suspicious.
First, the system has been maintaining the plot's direction, like a pre-programmed sequence that is supreme and inviolable. This is somewhat similar to a super-intelligent artificial intelligence with intelligence in a science fiction film.
Secondly, the system has selected many hosts to come to this world, but they all died in the end. However, there is a key point: the system randomly selects the identity of the host each time. Why not restart the world?
Could this world not be a game world, but a real world? If that's the case, then the existence of the system is a complete farce.
Although Xiao Yuhan himself experienced such a ridiculous thing as time travel, he still believed that everything that happens in this world must have a reason.
It is reasonable for something to exist, rather than the existence itself being reasonable.
Even if this world is a world of immortals and heroes, the world's development is based on the idea that heaven and earth have spirits and that humans can draw spiritual energy from nature.
But this system is very illogical. If it's a fantasy novel, why would it have a system?
Therefore, there must be a reasonable basis to support this existing reality.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yuhan could no longer trust the system, and of course, he would not easily trust "it". At this moment, doubts arose, and what he wanted most was to figure out the relationship between them.
If it's a virtual world, perhaps I still have a chance to return to my former world; if it's a real world, then I must live well.
Therefore, Xiao Yuhan stopped communicating with the system, because he had decided to find out the truth for himself, and he would not easily trust either side until then.
Currently, the system is determined to maintain the main storyline, so Xiao Yuhan can only try to follow the original work and let the male protagonist, Murong Zhi, gradually head towards his demise.
Xiao Yuhan didn't care whether Murong Zhi would become the reason Bai Yao turned evil.
He just hoped he wouldn't become a scapegoat to advance the plot.
However, that's all in the future. Bai Yao is twelve years old this year. According to the length of the original story, there are still two years left. When she turns fourteen, the sect tournament will begin. This is the first time Bai Yao will show her skills in the original story, and from then on, she will embark on an unstoppable path of protagonist's counterattack.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yuhan knew that it was not too late. Considering that the female lead was only twelve years old, and that she truly betrayed her sect when she was twenty and Murong Zhi died, Xiao Yuhan realized that although there was not much time left, there was still room for maneuver.
Xiao Yuhan immediately devised a plan: first, to maximize Bai Yao's favorability before she turned twenty.
Secondly, we must accumulate our strength as much as possible. There is a potential enemy, "it," and of course, we must also be wary of the system. Even though Xiao Yuhan does not yet have a way to deal with the system, we must always be cautious.
Third, finding a way to remove the Blood King Gu is always a crucial issue.
...
Half a month later, in the Sword Valley of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Xiao Yuhan and Liu Jiantang were playing chess in the pavilion, and Xiao Yuhan's four disciples were brought here to comprehend the essence of swordsmanship.
Today was the first time Xiao Yuhan had taken the initiative to visit Liu Jiantang since returning from the Southern Frontier. Over the past few days, she had noticed that Liu Jiantang's hair had gradually turned gray until today, when not a single black hair could be found. Xiao Yuhan asked with some concern, "Senior Brother Liu, how did your hair suddenly turn white? Could it be because of her?"
Liu Jiantang smiled slightly, "The deceased are gone, and I am not someone who cannot let go. It's just that I had a sudden enlightenment while discussing the Dao with Junior Sister Shen a few days ago, and I have achieved great success in the Dao of Sword."
Xiao Yuhan seemed to be deep in thought, "What realm has Senior Brother reached now?"
"Ninth level of the Void Returning Realm".
"Holy crap! Are you some kind of monster?"
“Junior brother, why do you say that? It is said that a hundred years of cultivation is not as good as a sudden enlightenment. Now that I have severed my ties with the mortal world, I think my progress on the path of cultivation will be much faster.”
Xiao Yuhan shook his head helplessly, thinking to himself that comparing people is truly infuriating.
"By the way, Senior Brother, the Dragon-Slaying Sword, the Gentleman's Sword, and the Autumn Water Sword all disintegrated during this trip to the Southern Frontier. Is it possible to repair them?"
Liu Jiantang shook his head and sighed, saying, "Junior Brother, you should know a lot about the Dao of Disintegration. The immortal sword has been nurtured for many years, and once it breaks, its spiritual energy has been completely lost. If you want to repair it, it's better to find a new treasure and forge a new one."
Xiao Yuhan paused for a moment, the grapes lingering in her hand, seemingly lost in thought.
"What are you thinking about, junior brother?"
"I'm wondering if there's any way to make disintegration a practical technique. Take my senior brother's Dragon-Slaying Sword for example, how to make Dragon Roar to the Nine Heavens a state without destroying the weapon!"
Xiao Yuhan's inspiration came from an anime from a Japanese island nation in her previous life, and she spoke it out as soon as the idea came to her.
At this moment, Liu Jiantang also began to think seriously, and then said in a serious tone: "The problem is that the immortal sword and the human body are two different things. The sword's spiritual power cannot be restored on its own once it disappears."
Upon thinking of this, Xiao Yuhan immediately perked up and lost all interest in playing chess. He took out the remnants of the Gentleman's Sword and said, "I've noticed that all our immortal swords are like this. We forcibly fuse spiritual power into the blade, but it's still an inanimate object and can't be said to have a spirit. But this time, through the Blood King Gu incident, I suddenly had an idea. What if we added our own heart's blood when forging an immortal sword? Would it have a spirit and become a true spiritual sword that can communicate with the human body?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Jiantang's expression changed drastically, and he immediately began to think seriously. "Junior brother, this method sounds like it might actually be feasible. Moreover, if the immortal sword can truly connect with a person's body, wouldn't that mean they can share spiritual energy? In that case, they could be restored after disintegration! Junior brother Xiao! You are amazing! If this idea is truly feasible, you will be the first person to change the way of the sword!"
Xiao Yuhan smiled slightly, thinking that after reading so many fantasy novels, the blood refining method was commonplace in other novels. It could only be said that the world setting of "Eternal Empress" was too simple.
"Senior brother, would you like to give it a try?"
Liu Jiantang immediately became interested, but then he remembered that both of their swords were now useless scrap metal, so he immediately gave up the idea.
However, a glint of light quickly flashed in Liu Jiantang's eyes. "Junior Brother Xiao! Please tell Senior Brother Sect Leader that I'm going to Kunlun Tianshan!"
After saying that, Liu Jiantang got up and prepared to run.
Xiao Yuhan immediately called out to him, "Hey! Senior Brother, what are you doing going to Kunlun Tianshan?!"
"I'm going to find materials for forging a sword. Oh, right! Junior Brother Xiao! I destroyed your Gentleman's Sword in the Southern Frontier. This time, your senior brother will give you an even better one!" With that, Liu Jiantang transformed into a streak of light and disappeared from the spot.
Xiao Yuhan was left alone in Sword Valley with her four children to experience the essence of swordsmanship.
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