mtl008 Chapter 717 System Origin
Chapter 717 System Origin
In the silent cave, candlelight flickered, shadows dancing eerily on the walls. Yun Yao had just recovered from her thrilling confrontation with the demonic demon. Her hair, damp with sweat, lay matted to her cheeks. Her eyes, however, remained resolute as she stared intently at the jade slip she had retrieved from the ruins of the Blood Demon Sect. The words "System Core Code" engraved on it shone faintly, as if concealing the most mysterious power in the universe.
Xiao Cui hurried into the cave holding a pile of messy jade slips. She walked quickly, with a look of panic and joy on her face: "Princess! I found this in the ruins of the Blood Demon Sect. It seems to be related to your system!" Yun Yao raised her eyes, and her gaze was instantly locked on the pile of jade slips in Xiao Cui's hands. The seemingly ordinary but mysterious ones, aroused an indescribable premonition in her heart, as if a heavy curtain concerning her own destiny was about to be unveiled.
Yun Yao reached out and took the jade slip engraved with the core code with her fingertips trembling slightly. The moment she touched it, the system's usually cold and emotionless mechanical voice suddenly exploded in her mind: "The mother code has been detected! Fusion is in progress--" In an instant, she felt as if her head was struck by a sharp lightning. The pain was severe, the world in front of her eyes was spinning, and her consciousness seemed to be drawn into an endless vortex.
A wave of dizziness washed over Yun Yao's senses like a surging tide. Amidst this chaos, the system's new, real interface slowly emerged in her mind. The familiar, simple interface seemed to undergo a magnificent transformation, becoming complex and mysterious. A dazzling array of mysterious icons and bizarre options, never before seen, emanated a captivating light that beckoned exploration. Among them, functional areas like "Heavenly Way Deduction" and "Nativity Analysis" shimmered with a faint blue light, like portals to a mysterious and unknown world, quietly opening a crack and inviting deeper exploration.
Even more astonishing was the system store. The usual selections of elixirs and magical treasures had been relegated to the corner, replaced by "Creation Divine Skills" and "Power of Rules," seemingly taboos, found only in ancient legends. These items hovered quietly within the store interface, shrouded in a faint golden halo, projecting unparalleled dignity and power. Yet, they all displayed the cold words "Insufficient Authority," seemingly deliberately creating an insurmountable chasm before Yun Yao, leaving her itching for something yet feeling helpless.
"Host's current authority: Lotus Heart Emissary (Intermediate)." The System Lord's voice now held a hint of respect, echoing through Yun Yao's mind. "Unlocking condition: Gather the source power of three thousand worlds." Yun Yao's heart was shaken upon hearing this. Three thousand worlds? What a vast and boundless concept, beyond imagination! Each world had its own operating rules, its own joys and sorrows. Gathering their source power was a task like a towering, steep, and precipitous mountain, standing in her way. It seemed unattainable, yet it inexplicably stirred the unyielding stubbornness in her bones.
As Yun Yao was lost in awe at the new system interface, the sky outside the cave shifted. The once clear night sky was now thick with dark clouds, like a heavy sheet of lead, bearing down heavily on the earth. A howling wind swept in, rustling the branches at the cave entrance like an ominous prelude. The candlelight within the cave flickered even more violently under the raging wind, its light and shadow dancing wildly, as if foreshadowing the impending arrival of a new crisis.
Chu Mochen keenly sensed this unusual shift in the celestial phenomena. In a flash, he reached the cave entrance, his figure erect as a pine tree, his eyes sternly gazing at the world outside, seemingly devoured by a dark behemoth. His right hand quietly grasped the hilt of his sword, and the blade trembled slightly, as if sensing its master's fighting spirit, emitting a low hum. After a moment, he turned to Yun Yao, still immersed in the system world, and whispered, "Yao'er, the celestial phenomena are unusual. Something unexpected may happen. We must prepare early."
Yun Yao recovered from the shock of the system. She took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing her swirling thoughts, and stood up, walking to Chu Mochen's side. She looked up at the inky night sky, the wind whipping her hair into a frenzy. Her gaze grew firm, and she whispered, "No matter how difficult the road ahead, now that the origin of this system has been revealed, it will surely be the key to our turning point. Even if the road through the three thousand worlds is paved with thorns, I will forge a bloody path and gather the power of that origin."
Chu Mochen looked at Yun Yao, who stood beside him with a determined expression, and a surge of warmth and tenderness welled up in his heart. He reached out and gently grasped Yun Yao's delicate hand, the warmth of his palm seeming to dispel the chill outside the cave. "Yao'er, don't be afraid. Together, you and I will be the sharpest blade in the world. No matter how many difficulties and dangers we face, we will surely be able to cut through them."
Just as the two of them were comforting each other and gathering strength, a sinister, cold laugh suddenly emanated from the darkness outside the cave. It was as if it came from the Netherworld, brimming with bone-chilling coldness and boundless malice. It echoed through the howling night sky, sending chills down one's spine. Then, a dark figure, like a ghost, emerged from the darkness, its form elusive and fleeting, reaching the cave entrance in an instant.
Yun Yao took a closer look and saw it was a guardian of the Blood Demon Sect. He was shrouded in demonic energy, his face twisted and hideous, his blood-red eyes burning like hellfire. He stared intently at the jade slip in Yun Yao's hand and roared, "Hand over the system's source, or today will be your death!" With that, he waved his hands, and streams of black demonic energy, like materialized pythons, lunged at the two in the cave with bared fangs and claws.
Chu Mochen's eyes glared, and he snorted coldly, "Hmph, you overestimate your abilities!" He leaped up, his longsword instantly unsheathed. Its radiance shone brightly, like a bolt of lightning streaking through the night sky. He faced the incoming demonic aura, his sword moving with him as he unleashed a set of exquisite sword techniques. Each strike of his sword carried the aura of creation, shattering the demonic aura into shreds, transforming it into wisps of black mist that dissipated into the air.
Seeing this, Yun Yao dared not slack off. She quickly tucked the jade slip into her bosom, hiding it close to her body. Then, she formed a seal with her hands, mobilizing her spiritual energy. Silver light emanated from her palms, gradually converging into a curtain of light in front of her. Runes shimmered above the curtain, as if imbued with the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, emanating a gentle yet resilient power, firmly shielding the cave entrance.
Seeing his attack so easily neutralized, the Demonic Guardian roared in rage, his face etched with shame. He bit his tongue, releasing a mouthful of blood. This blood merged with the Demonic Aura, instantly tinging the originally black aura with a strange, bloody sheen. As if nourished by endless energy, the Demonic Aura grew even more violent and ferocious, surging towards the two once again, as if to completely crush the cave and everything within it.
Chu Mochen and Yun Yao exchanged a glance, their eyes etched with determination. Their minds connected, they simultaneously increased their spiritual energy output. Chu Mochen's swordsmanship grew increasingly fierce, his strikes imbued with the imagery of ancient battlefields. Each strike carried immense force, slashing fiercely at the core of the demonic aura. Yun Yao's light curtain grew thicker and brighter, the runes swirling at a faster pace, forming an impenetrable defensive fortress.
The two sides were locked in a stalemate, and for a moment, the area outside the cave seemed like a battlefield between spiritual energy and demonic energy. Lights flickered, air surged, and flying sand and rocks filled the air, blurring vision. However, the demonic guardian seemed determined to seize the system's essence, expending no effort to expend his own essence and blood, constantly intensifying his attacks. Gradually, Chu Mochen and Yun Yao felt the pressure mount, their spiritual energy draining like water, their faces gradually turning pale.
At this critical moment, Yun Yao suddenly had an idea. She recalled the information she had previously seen in the system about the "Mirror Flower Water Moon Lamp," a magical weapon capable of creating illusions and confusing enemies. Although she didn't actually possess the weapon at the moment, she relied on her initial understanding of the system and her own powerful control over spiritual power to decide to take a chance.
Yun Yao closed her eyes and concentrated, rapidly searching her sea of consciousness for information about the trajectory of the spiritual energy within the "Mirror Flower, Water Moon Lamp" and the methods for creating the illusion. After a moment, she suddenly opened her eyes, a flicker of determination in them. She danced with her hands, and spiritual energy entwined and twisted through the air like ethereal threads. As she moved, the scene outside the cave began to quietly shift.
The dark and violent battlefield was instantly replaced by a peaceful and tranquil sea of flowers. The colorful blossoms swayed gently in the breeze, exuding a rich fragrance. Amidst the sea of flowers, a delicate pavilion loomed, and from above, the melody of stringed instruments drifted, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland. The demon guardian, bewildered by this sudden illusion, saw the madness in his eyes fade, replaced by a hint of confusion.
His attack slowed, and Chu Mochen keenly spotted this flaw. With lightning speed, he instantly broke through the encirclement of the demonic aura, his longsword piercing the demon guardian's throat. The longsword, like a rainbow, carried a killing determination. Before the demon guardian could fully recover from the illusion, it had already pierced his neck.
The demon guardian stared wide-eyed, unable to believe until his death how easily he had been defeated. His body slowly collapsed, dissolving into a black mist in the air. With his death, the illusion outside the cave shattered. The wind still howled, and the night sky remained as dark as ink, as if the thrilling battle had just happened was but a fleeting nightmare.
Yun Yao let out a long sigh, her legs weakening, and she nearly collapsed to the ground. Chu Mochen was quick to move, rushing forward to support her, his face full of distress: "Yao'er, are you okay?" Yun Yao shook her head slightly, forcing a weak smile on her face: "I'm fine, I just over-exhausted my spiritual energy."
The two returned to the cave, and Xiao Cui hurried to greet them with a worried look on her face: "Princess, Prince, you are finally back. I am scared to death!" Yun Yao patted Xiao Cui's hand and comforted her: "Don't be afraid, Xiao Cui, we are fine." After that, she supported her tired body, walked to the side and sat down, and fell into deep thought about the origin of the system again.
She knew full well that today's encounter was only the beginning. With the system's origin now revealed, various factions would undoubtedly seize the opportunity and launch an even more frantic scramble and hunt for them. The journey to gather the power of the three thousand worlds was a perilous one, fraught with thorns and traps. A single misstep would lead to eternal damnation. But Yun Yao held no fear. Her gaze grew more resolute, as if she had seen a glimmer of light amidst the endless darkness. She knew she shouldered the heavy responsibility of restoring the laws of nature and saving countless worlds. No matter how difficult the road ahead, she must forge ahead courageously, even alone, to embark on a legendary journey that defied fate and changed her destiny.
At this moment, the cave was silent except for the occasional crackling of the candlelight. Yun Yao sat there, like a silent sculpture, emitting an aura of determination that could not be ignored. Chu Mochen sat silently beside her, protecting her, his eyes gentle but firm, as if as long as he was there, he could shield Yun Yao from all the storms in the world. Xiao Cui stood aside obediently, her eyes full of admiration and worry for the princess and the prince. Outside the cave, the wind was still howling, as if telling the endless vicissitudes and unknown variables in this world, and the three people in the cave seemed to have become a beacon in this chaotic world. Although the light was weak, it burned tenaciously, waiting for the dawn to penetrate the darkness and illuminate the way forward.