Chapter 87 Chapter 87 The Fifth Wish
System 05, of course, knew the security system's process and results for handling hidden dangers. In previous worlds, he'd been asking the main system to handle Chen Mu, but the main system hadn't reacted at all. Now that he'd gotten used to Chen Mu's presence, why was the main system sending someone to ask for a response?!
"Wait." System 05 said to number 239104, "I'm going back to see the main system now. Don't do anything."
Number 239104 tilted his head. "This is dangerous."
System 05: "I promise he won't pose any danger. If anything goes wrong with World Number S20, I'm willing to take responsibility."
"You're in charge?"
System 05 nodded firmly.
"...Senior, I'm willing to believe you, but...Senior, I'm sorry, I have to finish my work."
Number 239104 produced a white chain of light, which flew straight toward Chen Mu in the cage. But midway, a hand reached out and grasped the chain with all its might. Due to the power of some rule, System 05 felt a powerful repulsion within his grasp. The rules told him to let go of the chain, and he trembled within, a fear rooted in the underlying code that comprised him. But he held his grip.
Number 239104 stopped dead in his tracks. "Senior, you'll be punished for violating the rules like this."
System 05 has always been the most rule-abiding system. It can complete tasks beautifully within the rules and has accumulated a rare reputation over the years.
System 05 said, "I must save him."
But number 239104 also had to complete his mission. Two different systems from the main interface actually engaged in a battle, their fighting style completely unimaginable. The battle quickly concluded, and number 239104 stopped, seemingly unable to move, standing beside the cage, the light chain locked around him.
Although he is the security system, System 05 is too powerful. The number itself is power, and the number 05 also represents the overwhelming strength of System 05.
Number 239104 asked in confusion, "He's just a character in this small world. Why... the system manual says that the wish system should keep a distance from characters other than the host. Why did you pay such a high price for him?"
System 05 didn't answer. He glanced at Chen Mu in the cage. Lan Xin and Hong Zhu couldn't see the existence of number 239104. They could only see that Chen Mu was suddenly trapped. They asked in confusion, "What happened?"
"It's okay, I'll take care of it soon." System 05 said.
He left.
Number 239104 was still here, and Chen Mu was also locked in a cage. System 05 was unable to open the cage. Chen Mu turned around and asked, "Li Shanyue, do you really not remember anything?"
Number 239104 said indifferently: "I don't know what you are talking about."
Chen Mu: "When did you become a system?"
No. 239104: “…” He didn’t need to answer Chen Mu.
But Chen Mu could find the answer based on his subtle changes in expression. It seemed that after becoming a system, one would forget everything in his life. System 05 also forgot who he was.
Chen Mu was still thinking to himself, and Hong Zhu asked him: "What happened? What happened? ... Why did he leave? Will he come back?"
"It's okay." Chen Mu smiled at her reassuringly.
Hongzhu wanted to go over, but was blocked by the white cage. This was a power from the main interface that could not be seen or released. Chen Mu waved his hand, signaling her not to come over, and said:
"Don't worry, we'll wait for him to come back together."
…
System 05 returned to the main interface via the emergency channel. The mission was complete, but waiting for traction was too slow. After returning, he immediately went to see the main system. The main system was processing other events, and emergencies like this also required a period of waiting.
System 05 used permissions that had never been enabled before and ranked itself first. The other systems whose positions were swapped sent private messages expressing their confusion. System 05 did not care too much and appeared directly in front of the main system.
Main System: "Congratulations on completing the task."
System 05 said directly: "I hope you can let Chen Mu go."
"I thought you were back to report on your work."
"Chen Mu does not pose a threat to the small world."
The main system's screens flickered, and it said, "You've been telling me you wanted to get rid of him. His soul is now too powerful, and he's returned to his own world, so he's attracting a lot of attention. That's why we've dispatched the security system to deal with him."
System 05 gritted his teeth: "But now I have changed my mind."
Main System: "This is not up to you. He broke the rules. To protect the safety of the small world, I must do this."
System 05 quickly said, "He can become a wish system like me, and that's how it should be."
Main System: "If it was before this world, I could still give him a chance, but he has now violated the rules and has caused serious consequences for World Number S20."
"Main System!" System 05 said, "He simply appeared in front of Hongzhu and the others..."
"Things shouldn't have turned out this way." The main system said, "Hongzhu would have died at He Ying's hands. You want me to let Chen Mu go, unless I spend points to go back in time and space, so that he never appears again and everything will take its course."
System 05 clenched his fists tightly, thoughts racing through his mind. He had to seize this one chance to survive: "Even if Chen Mu doesn't show up, He Shile will save her! The outcome won't change, and as long as I'm here, He Shile will definitely win the election!"
Main System: "Traveling back in time requires points."
System 05 was anxious. He wasn't regretting his points. If Chen Mu didn't show up again, even if the result was the same, Hongzhu and Lanxin would never see Chen Mu again. They couldn't tell him their feelings anymore.
"Let's run a simulation." System 05 tried to calm herself. "If the result remains the same, it will just be a little more yearning between the two characters in the small world. It won't affect the rest of the world."
The main system said, "The simulation system is too complicated, I don't need to do this."
System 05: "I remember I had a chance... You said you could fulfill one of my requests. As long as it's within the rules, starting the simulation should meet the requirements."
System 05 did not ask the main system to let Chen Mu go directly. He knew that the rules were the bottom line of the main system and could not be crossed.
The main system was silent for a moment. During this anxious wait, System 05 heard it say, "Are you sure you want to use this opportunity to exchange for just one simulation?"
"Sure."
"You can even ask to have your past memories returned."
System 05 repeated, "I'm sure."
"If the simulation results aren't what you expected, given your attack on security system number 239104, you'll lose a lot of things, including your number."
"I'm sure."
The main system said no more: "Then, the simulation system begins. Please ask wish system number 05 to enter the simulation world."
The piled-up screens began to shake, and System 05 was drawn into the simulation world by a powerful force.
He regained consciousness and found himself still in He Shile's sea of consciousness. He was still in the election. He Ying had stood up and was about to attack Hong Zhu.
A strong pressure enveloped the square. Seeing Hongzhu vomiting blood, He Shile immediately turned to He Ying. He no longer had the calmness he had just shown. He softened his tone and said, "Master, it was He Shilie who started it. Hongzhu just..."
"Shut up!" He Ying stared at Hong Zhu sinisterly. "The younger generation nowadays don't know any rules. It seems I still have to help..."
He stretched out his hand towards the red bead, and tremendous spiritual power gushed out.
Just as Chen Mu was about to take action, he was forcibly stopped by System 05.
Chen Mu looked at him in confusion.
System 05 stared at He Shile: "Don't show up. Trust me... Trust He Shile."
He Shile was moved. Even if he removed all disguises and restrictions, he was only in the Out-of-Body Stage now, and there was no way he could be a match for He Ying, who was at the peak of the Spirit Severing Stage. However, his goal was not to defeat He Ying, but to use all his strength to block the attack.
Like a carved piece of wood, struck by a tremendous force, it instantly shattered. He Shile's body survived, but he had endured the most powerful impact he had ever experienced. Not a single part of his body remained intact, and his spiritual roots, hardened by thousands of trials, were now as fragile as a candle in the wind. He Shile remained standing, staring directly at He Ying with a forced smile. "Master... you are so virtuous and respected, why would you bother with a junior?"
He Ying looked down at him condescendingly: "You have no right to speak here, get out of here."
He Shile didn't move: "Hongzhu came to Xiancao Sect for me. If the Sect Master wants to vent, just come to me."
"Do you think I will show mercy?!" Before He Ying finished speaking, he slapped out with another palm!
This palm strike was accompanied by the earth-shaking force of wind and thunder. There was a faint buzzing sound of thunder in the air. The gathered spiritual power made the sky and the earth change color. Even if you were just watching, you could feel the enormous power that could not be looked directly at. He Shile faced He Ying's ruthless palm strike like an ant facing an elephant.
This is the power of the peak of the Spirit Severing Stage! Everyone present was terrified. He Ying's strength was so terrifying... Would He Shile die under this palm?
Some monks couldn't help but feel sorry for He Shile.
After the wind and thunder, the spiritual power dissipated.
He Shile was still alive and still standing.
Although he was weaker than before, like a piece of paper that had been crushed countless times, his body swayed when a gust of wind blew.
He Ying raised his eyebrows, and then he unexpectedly swung out his third palm!
boom--
Invisible ripples spread out, and He Shilie next to him suddenly vomited blood, his face was miserable. He Shiqing had no time to care about him, and could only barely stand with all his strength. The other people with lower cultivation were in even more miserable shapes. He Ying suddenly gathered his strength, gathered it into a point, and smashed it completely onto He Shile.
System 05 held his breath unconsciously. He could save He Shile's life, but whether he could hold on depended on He Shile himself.
He Shile's body shook violently.
"You still won't move aside?"
"Please punish me, Sect Master."
"I have to say, you've impressed me." He Ying said slowly, "If you step aside now, I'll choose you as my successor. If you don't, I'll assume you've given up the race for successor."
"I think I've already won the election." He Shile's voice seemed to be torn apart by the wind. "If I can't become the heir today, then I will find other ways to get the position of sect leader in the future."
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