Chapter 86 Chapter 86 The Fifth Wish
He Ying sat back in her seat, He Shile was still holding the twin lotus that was blooming in her hand, and Chen Mu stood next to Hongzhu and Lan Xin.
By this point, the outcome of the election was clear. He Shilie's golden cicada had been devoured, leaving He Shile as the sole victor. He Ying remained silent for a long time. After breaking through the Spirit Severing Stage, he would advance to the Fusion Stage, the Mahayana Stage, and the Tribulation Crossing Stage. After transcending the tribulation and ascending to heaven, he would be able to break free from the constraints of this world. However, the Immortal Grass Sect would always be his roots, his backing. The long-term stability and prosperity of the Immortal Grass Sect would bring him endless benefits.
He Shilie... If Xiancao Sect is handed over to He Shilie... He Ying looked at his son. He Shilie's face was ferocious and his expression was miserable. His mentality was too bad. When did He Shilie become such a waste?
He looked at He Shile again. He knew this person a little bit. He was too kind and weak. From the beginning to the end, He Shile was not the candidate in his mind.
He Shiqing is both intelligent and capable, but he is hypocritical and fickle, he is indecisive, he has only small schemes but no big principles, and he doesn't even have the courage to run for election in an honest manner. How could Xiancaomen be handed over to someone who only dares to follow others?
Not to mention the others who are even standing on this step.
He Ying closed her eyes tiredly.
He has cultivated and expanded Xiancao Sect to this point, spending so much effort, but now there is no one to take over.
Then let’s follow the rules.
Since He Shile was able to win, it means that no matter in terms of luck or strength, he was better than He Shilie after all.
"The winner, He Shile, will be chosen as the successor to the Xiancao Sect."
He Shile lowered his eyes and put away the twin lotuses.
He Shilie screamed miserably, rushed to He Ying, looked up and said, "Dad! You can't do this..."
"Back off!" He Ying waved his sleeves. When he no longer considered He Shilie his successor, his patience completely ran out. Ultimately, the current situation was He Shilie's own doing. If he hadn't been instigated by He Shiqing to cause trouble, the outcome would have been uncertain.
He Ying frowned, declared the election over, and addressed the guests. Seeing how awkward the situation had become, everyone left on their own accord.
He Ying glanced at He Shile and motioned for him to follow. Now that he had been chosen as the successor, He Shile had a lot to do and would no longer be as free as before. Some disciples of the Immortal Grass Sect congratulated He Shile from afar. He Shile was a good person, so he was quite popular. For many people, his becoming the successor was better than He Shilie.
System 05 said: "Congratulations, your wish has been fulfilled."
He Shile was stunned.
No one paid any attention to He Shilie and He Shiqing's movements. Hongzhu and Lanxin returned to the guest room, having much to say to Chen Mu. Hongzhu rambled on about the past century. After Chen Mu's successful revenge, he had left the Twin Lotuses and his belongings in a secret, safe place. He gazed at the Twin Lotuses, almost seeing the transformed girls leaning against each other, falling asleep. He had prepared for the worst, nothing more than annihilation. If he couldn't keep System 05, now that he had his revenge, he no longer had the desire to live.
When Hongzhu and Lanxin arrived at the ruined temple, only the Soul Locking Formation and Chen Mu's corpse remained. It was a brutal sight for them. Then, a black vortex formed above the temple, preventing them from approaching. The Twin Lotuses hadn't yet understood what was happening, but it was actually the lingering emotions of Chen Mu's death, combined with immense spiritual power and sword energy, forming a new secret realm. However, this process was extremely slow, often taking decades.
Chen Mu's death caused a sensation. Just as everyone was wondering how he had killed Patriarch Hongde, news of his own death followed. As a result, Chen Mu remained a mystery to the cultivation world, and the focus shifted from Chen Mu himself to how to obtain his legacy. Chen Mu's legacy was modest, and he left it all to Shuang Shenglian, save for the sword. Because of this, Shuang Shenglian never dared to reveal her identity. Over the years, Chen Mu's name faded from public consciousness until twenty years ago, when the secret realm finally formed. They entered it in the hope of seeking opportunity, and Shuang Shenglian was among the first to enter.
"We have gone in many times. If it weren't for He Shile's help this time, we might still not be able to get your bones." Hongzhu said.
Lan Xin asked, "You've always been with He Shile, right?"
Chen Mu nodded.
"Why didn't you come find us?" Lan Xin clutched her sleeve. "The first time I noticed something was when he took out your sword. Later, he took out the sword manual. I've been waiting for you to show up... I've been wondering if I was wrong..."
She tried her best to appear calmer, but her voice was filled with uncontrollable tears. Lan Xin gritted her teeth, waiting for the heat in her eyes to fade away: "Hongzhu and I, we both miss you very much."
"I'm sorry, but my appearance on He Shile was not my decision."
Hongzhu frowned, she was still thinking about what had happened before, while Lanxin already showed a look of understanding.
"Is it because of him?" Lan Xin asked.
"yes."
"Is he with you?"
"To be precise, it was me and him."
"Is he here too?"
"He can't show up, he's different from me..."
Lan Xin sighed softly and smiled a little: "But it's great that you are finally with him. I am very happy that you can get what you want. You look really good now, better than before."
Chen Mu felt a warm feeling in his heart. These two children had touched him so much. "Thank you, I'm fine... I'm very glad for the choice I made."
Hongzhu asked, "Will you leave?"
Chen Mu was silent, then touched her head, his warm palm conveying his answer. The answer was obvious. Hong Zhu rubbed her eyes. She wanted to say something, but suddenly stopped and stared blankly at the back of Chen Mu.
The silver-haired boy surrounded by golden light floated in the air, so ethereal and light that it seemed like an illusion.
"I can show up." System 05 said.
Hongzhu was stunned. He looked exactly as she remembered him. However, at this moment, his golden pupils were filled with more complex emotions, as if a flame of life had been ignited and they were as vivid and bright as ever.
Hongzhu jumped up and pounced towards System 05, but she quickly remembered that System 05 was in an untouchable state most of the time. Just when she thought she would miss, her body bumped into a slightly cool embrace.
The breath of System 05 is cool, like a breeze blowing on the face, while Chen Mu's body is always hot, like sealed magma.
System 05 hugged Hongzhu, then let go: "Mission accomplished."
Lan Xin: "...You guys are leaving, right?"
System 05 walked up to her and hugged her as well: "We can stay for a while, but we will eventually have to leave."
Lan Xin hesitated for a moment, then hugged him back. There was no aura of System 05, it felt empty, like hugging a ball of air.
"But we will come back in the future." Chen Mu gestured with a smile: "He actually missed you very much. He knew I abandoned you and even scolded me."
Twin Lotus looked at System 05, and System 05 raised its head: "Shouldn't I scold you?"
Lan Xin laughed first, then turned her face to the side and covered her mouth, letting out an uncontrollable laugh. Hongzhu screamed and asked quickly how he cursed. Chen Mu imitated it perfectly, and the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed.
"We will come back in a hundred years." said System 05.
Hongzhu counted on her fingers: "Living for a few hundred years is still easy for the Twin Lotuses."
Plants that have transformed and awakened their spiritual intelligence are different from ordinary cultivators. Even if they do not practice, as long as they are not affected by external forces, they can survive for a long time. As winter comes and summer goes, time is just a cycle for them.
But as a price, their training speed is slower than others, especially those techniques that are not in line with their nature.
"We'll meet once in a hundred years." Lan Xin smiled. What a romantic promise. She thought this should be the best result.
Although Hongzhu still felt regretful, she could only accept the result. She mustered up her courage and said to System 05, "Even now, we don't know how to address you."
However, System 05 still doesn't know its own name.
"Actually, I..."
Beep——!
System 05 jerked his head up, a piercing warning piercing his eardrums. A cold sweat instantly broke out on his spine, and a sense of fear crept through his heart. He had never felt this way in such a long time. However, Hongzhu and Lanxin showed no reaction to the sound. They stared blankly at the suddenly tense System 05. Only Chen Mu glanced around keenly. He subconsciously wanted to walk over and stand with System 05, but a white cage suddenly appeared, trapping him.
This is a force that even Chen Mu cannot resist. Such a force can only come from the main interface.
A system wearing a white uniform, remarkably similar to System 05, appeared in the air. It said expressionlessly, "Native of World No. S20: Chen Mu, has repeatedly violated world regulations. With approval from the main system, he is being handled by Security System No. 239104 and is now entering the processing procedure."
Chen Mu stared at the face of No. 239104 and called out, "Li Shanyue!"
Number 239104 showed a puzzled expression. System 05 said, "He's now a security system... Wait! Number 239104, what do you want to do?"
"Senior, dealing with anomalies and maintaining the safety and stability of the small world is the responsibility of the security system." Number 239104 still respected him. After all, System Number 05 was very respected within the system. "Also, you shouldn't show up in front of people who are not related to the mission."
Out of an inexplicable closeness to System 05, No. 239104 whispered, "Senior, you also broke the rules, but I'll pretend I didn't see it."
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