Everything Has an End, Everything Has a Beginning (Part Four)
After Ye Xiqing finished speaking, the system instantly felt a chill run down its spine: "Host, what do you mean?"
Ye Xiqing smiled patiently: "I mean, your definition of 'high-level' might be wrong."
“I do not agree with your previous statement that the previous worlds were inferior to this one.”
"Doing what you know to the limit is already a high level. There's nothing special about it, and there are no fatal flaws."
"But if there is a high-class world, a high-class place that is exceptionally high-class, then the places that are not covered by this high-class world will appear particularly low-class in comparison."
"Just like a blanket, if you cover your whole head, your feet will be sticking out; the more you cover your head, the more you stick out."
"To use this blanket to cover the sky and pretend that night has fallen, you have to make a blanket as big as the sky, instead of just covering people's heads."
"So here's the question: do you have the ability to make a quilt that's as big as the sky, without any flaws?"
system:……
The live stream room erupted in cheers and applause, but the system had no energy to pay attention to it at all; it was like an old machine, stagnant in place.
Ye Xiqing's words almost clearly indicated that she had figured out the essence of the small world, and the huge amount of information left the system speechless.
Ye Xiqing turned her gaze away with satisfaction and used her "immortal power" to gather the pile of books in front of her.
The system store has undergone many upgrades, but it's still quite user-friendly, with a rich variety of content and well-organized categories.
Ye Xiqing searched the information technology books page, clicked "Buy All," and found the books to be very cheap. She also had a lot of points, so she could buy them all at once.
After purchasing all the books, Ye Xiqing began to cultivate her new "Tao".
According to the world's setting, the Dao cannot be cultivated casually; there must be a point of inspiration, whether it is a physical object or a belief. Everyone has a "chance" to enter the Dao.
Now this opportunity has presented itself to Ye Xiqing. The male protagonist uses the evil thoughts of the world as a guide to cultivate such a top-level "path of all evils," and she cannot afford to lose.
Picking up a beginner's guide to C programming: "Could I use this as an opportunity to cultivate my spiritual path?"
system:……
world:……
I don't know how long it took, but the system finally found its own voice—and I mean it really did.
Ye Xiqing had modified its voice system once before, and since then the system's voice had been chosen by Ye Xiqing. However, under the severe impact, the system's voice broke down, and it tried its best to recover.
"Host, although you have keenly noticed something, do you really think that the system's store contains knowledge that could 'overturn the world'?"
"Even if this isn't a blanket that can cover the sky, it can still cover the entire earth."
"The host should realize that the world's technology far exceeds your imagination."
"Don't try to overturn a complete world model with superficial basic knowledge. It's no less difficult than using basic physics knowledge to create a manned spacecraft."
"Defeating the protagonist who has 90% of his available energy is more reliable than defeating an entire high-energy world!"
Ye Xiqing paused upon hearing this, and slowly looked at the system: "System, in what I said before, was there a single word that mentioned that I wanted to defeat the world?"
System: Huh?
For a moment, Ye Xiqing didn't know what expression to make; the system trusted her more than she trusted herself.
She bought a bunch of information technology books, but hasn't even read a single page. She has no idea how much she can learn, yet the system thinks she's going to overthrow the world. Why isn't she the one who takes you most seriously, your enemy?
But this world is not just about fighting and killing; it also involves sitting down and talking. Ye Xiqing did not intend to fight against the world with her mortal body, but instead sought to negotiate with the world's operating program.
She doesn't have the authority to negotiate with the world's operating procedures, but that doesn't matter; the whole world is the world.
"I don't know your operating logic, but I know your operating rules."
"The core upgrade method you set is 'enlightenment', which means understanding. Understanding refers to having a full grasp and knowledge of something. You agree with 'enlightenment' as the way to enter the Tao."
"So, do I know you well enough now?"
system:……
world:……
Although it's a blindfold that only covers the head and not the feet, if it's big enough, it can cover everyone.
No need to study, no need to work, no need to eat, no illness, and even labor is aided by "celestial power"—the life of immortals is so wonderful that ordinary people can't even imagine it.
Everyone in the sect was living such a happy and peaceful life when suddenly, the peace was shattered.
An indescribable sense of terror spread from the depths of everyone's hearts. Everyone looked up in unison, even the cultivators who were in deep seclusion were startled and suddenly came out of seclusion to look up at the sky.
The once peaceful sky was suddenly transformed into an indescribable scene: the sun and moon hung in the same spot, and the Milky Way seemed to stand still.
The space was frozen in time, while a blue mist poured down from the sky, and blue lotuses bloomed one after another, as if they were a blessing from heaven.
On the other side, countless broken thorns stretched out from the earth, twisting upwards, as if praying to the sky, or as if tearing the sky down from its high platform.
Those who leave the sect are all cultivators and are very familiar with this phenomenon. When cultivators reach a certain level and gain some understanding, they can influence the heavens and earth, producing some special effects that consume a lot of resources.
But seeing this scene, everyone felt a chill in their hearts. What kind of path could produce such a terrifying sight!
Almost instantly, everyone gathered at Fuwei Mountain to investigate the source of the anomaly, only to find a second-generation disciple standing with his hands behind his back.
The source of the anomaly surprised everyone, so much so that the disciples of Ye Xiqing's generation were the first to exclaim in shock, with Senior Brother Li Zong saying in astonishment, "Junior Sister Zhuan Li..."
Ye Xiqing looked up at him, then turned and left.
Despite being in the void, it felt as if she were stepping on stairs. With each step, a blue lotus would bloom where she stepped, and the enormous image behind her would be absorbed into her body.
"I don't like you calling me junior sister. Tomorrow, I will enter the Elders' Hall. Please call me Elder Zhuanli."
Senior Brother: ...
system:……
Ye Xiqing saw through the truth of the small world, and everyone was tense, both on and off screen. But what happened next quickly made the audience burst into laughter.
I'm really impressed by Qing Shen. Even at a time like this, he still can't resist showing off, can he?
To an uninformed person, seeing Ye Xiqing make such a big fuss would be quite exciting and awe-inspiring.
But since both parties were aware of it, it's kind of funny for some reason, hahaha!
The system was initially on edge due to Ye Xiqing's sudden attack, but after realizing that Ye Xiqing hadn't done anything even though she knew the truth, it finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Turning around angrily, she communicated with the world: She said she wanted to cultivate the Heavenly Way, and you actually let her do it!
This world is undoubtedly a high-level world from the system's perspective. Ye Xiqing evaluates the world's level based on her personal senses, while the system evaluates it based on its energy consumption.
Luxury cars are all fuel-guzzlers, and the system is at its wit's end. Rather than having Ye Xiqing open a new instance in the basic world, it's better to just go directly to a fully explored advanced world.
This is also why the system couldn't accept Ye Xiqing leaving early. Such a vast world consumes energy to start, so it definitely needs to make up for the losses.
She quit, and the world the system had painstakingly prepared was wasted. As agreed, she would have to prepare another one.
However, the system didn't expect that such an advanced world would accept Ye Xiqing's antics even faster than other worlds. What was he planning to do?
The world's operating procedures, however, stated matter-of-factly: "The mission taker's request is entirely in accordance with the world's operating rules. In terms of the operating rules of this world, 'the Way of Heaven' can refer to either the operating rules recognized by the world or the world's operating procedures themselves."
"The mission taker has touched upon a part of the essence of the 'Heavenly Dao,' and as the mission taker said, she is qualified to cultivate the 'Heavenly Dao.'"
system:……
A spiritual system is different from a dead program. It doesn't know how to communicate with this kind of blockhead that only operates step by step. Do you really have to be so honest?
Even if Ye Xiqing is qualified to cultivate the "Heavenly Dao," is it necessary to allocate such a large amount of energy?
Even according to the world's original operating logic, she is just someone who has just attained enlightenment!
The world's operating procedures remained businesslike, stating: "The mission takers cultivate the 'Heavenly Dao,' which in the worldview of immortal cultivation is undoubtedly the most powerful force. Even their foundational skills are extraordinary."
The system asked helplessly, "Then where did the power you assigned to her come from?"
The operating program of the advanced world lived up to its reputation, calmly stating, "The world's operating program will utilize the reserve energy that the male protagonist of this world is not currently using. If System 7418 is willing to provide additional energy, it will be returned on schedule."
"If not, the world will rationally adjust its energy storage and distribution, and downgrade unimportant elements within the world in order to maintain the absolute power of the core protagonist."
system:……
...
The system's exclusive communication with the world was never shared with Ye Xiqing, and Ye Xiqing didn't care; only the system silently collapsed.
Heartbroken, it retreated back to the system space. Without the male lead or the system, life there was truly wonderful.
Ye Xiqing's decision to join the Elders' Council was quickly echoed.
The sect leader of a sect holds the highest position within the sect, but is not the strongest. The sect leader is responsible for handling internal affairs and tends to be more inclined towards administrative talent. However, in the world of cultivation, one cannot be completely without strength. One's strength must be below that of the elders and above that of the disciples.
Therefore, becoming an elder is very simple: one must serve the sect and be stronger than the sect leader.
The only thing worth discussing is that this sect leader happens to be Ye Xiqing's master. In the cultivation world, there is still a certain hierarchy of seniority, and there is no such thing as a disciple beating his master.
The Elders' Pavilion, which was about to leave the sect, sent its only female elder to test Ye Xiqing. That's right, even the immortal sects have a gender imbalance.
Zhuan Li's exclusive weapon is a lightning whip wreathed in lightning, while Elder Tai Heng, who was taking the test, wielded three crescent-shaped blades that could fly around her body. One blade was placed under her feet, another circled around her body, and the third circled around her fingertips.
Although it's like a high-end shell, it has to be admitted that it perfectly matches Ye Xiqing's cultivation aesthetics.
Ye Xiqing was instantly intrigued, and with a single clench of her hand, she summoned the original owner's exclusive weapon.
A flash of lightning flickered in his hand, and with a gentle flick, it produced a terrifying whooshing sound. Ye Xiqing revealed a satisfied smile: "Excuse me."
Ye Xiqing had never actually used a whip-type weapon before, but she had a strong instinct to use it, and she was currently brimming with "immortal power".
The whip's shadow, like a venomous snake, hooked onto Elder Taiheng's wandering crescent blade. Elder Taiheng's crescent blade spun along the whip, cutting towards her wrist, but Ye Xiqing reached out and grabbed it with her left hand.
If it were a real life-or-death battle, it wouldn't end here, but this is just an entrance exam, so there's no need to take it so seriously. Elder Taiheng withdrew his crescent blade, extremely shocked.
The elders who were leaving the sect all looked quite young, and their true ages were unknown, but Ye Xiqing was indeed a young second-generation disciple.
Her master was only a sect leader, but she went straight into the Elders' Hall!
Ye Xiqing didn't care about other people's opinions. She calmly accepted the elder's token and maintained her superior demeanor.
Don't be surprised, the student has surpassed the teacher.
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Author's note: Qingqing: Sorry, those who cultivate the Heavenly Dao are born different from you.
Even though it's fake, Qingqing is very happy with the editing [laughing and crying emoji].
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