ebookslot Chapter 29, tell me if the favorability rating has increased or not.
Chapter 29, tell me if the favorability rating has increased or not.
Cheng Xiao had cultivated the Path of Ruthlessness for nearly a hundred years, and had long since abandoned the seven emotions and six desires, achieving complete clarity of thought.
But just a moment ago, he felt as if he had returned to the time before he began cultivating immortality.
Countless emotions overwhelmed his consciousness, causing him a splitting headache.
He felt an almost insane sadness, a profound and unforgettable grief; he even felt heartache.
It's been so many years since I've felt this kind of emotion.
Cheng Xiao did not allow these emotions to run rampant in his mind.
He quickly steadied his mind, and his vast sea of consciousness instantly erupted with a powerful impact, directly suppressing all those useless emotions.
Within a few breaths, he returned to normal.
My mind was clear, and those strange emotions disappeared.
Cheng Xiao looked at the dungeon rewards in his hand again, feeling a bit more apprehensive.
In that instant, two words flashed through his mind.
Heart demon.
There is no other explanation.
Cheng Xiao is not from this world. He comes from a place called Earth. Before transmigrating, he was just an ordinary high school student. His parents died early, and he lived with his uncle, living under someone else's roof.
His uncle and aunt treated him well, but that was all. He didn't have any particular feelings about it; after all, they were just relatives, and they had done more than enough to support him.
Therefore, he had no attachment to that world.
When Cheng Xiao first arrived here, he quickly adapted to his new life.
During this century, he diligently cultivated himself and, after comprehending the Dao of Ruthlessness, his cultivation progressed by leaps and bounds.
The reason he was able to cultivate so quickly was entirely because he was a person without any attachments, which best suited the Path of Ruthlessness.
Just a moment ago, he felt as if the system was about to create a mental demon for him out of thin air.
Cheng Xiao pondered the system's meaning in his heart.
Could it be that he is unable to ascend because he has not experienced the tribulation of inner demons?
Those who cultivate immortality inevitably have attachments, and every time they break through, they may encounter inner demons.
But Cheng Xiao had no such concerns at all.
Is the system intentionally creating inner demons for him?
Then he vanquished his inner demons, which can be considered as overcoming the tribulation of inner demons.
That explanation makes sense.
However, all of this is just speculation, and Cheng Xiao cannot see through its meaning.
As he was pondering, a voice suddenly rang out in his mind.
"Hello, is there a microphone? Hello, can you hear me?"
Cheng Xiao instinctively became alert, but then discovered that the voice had merged with his consciousness!
This familiar way of speaking made him feel as if he had returned to the days before he time-traveled.
He asked warily, "Who are you?"
"You can hear me? I thought you couldn't. I've been calling you for over ten years, and you've finally answered." There was a hint of joy in the voice.
Cheng Xiao did not sit idly by and wait for his death.
He tried many methods, but he couldn't even find where the other person was.
The ability to speak directly into his sea of consciousness suggests a cultivation level far exceeding his own, making it as enigmatic as that system.
Seeing that Cheng Xiao didn't speak, the voice continued, "You've finished experiencing the first instance, so I won't explain anymore. Look at what you're playing! This is a romance system, a visual novel, and what have you turned it into? I wanted to give you some guidance, but you couldn't even hear me."
After he finished speaking, he even let out a soft "humph".
Cheng Xiao finally understood. It turned out that the voice was coming from the system. He had thought the system was the electronic screen, but he didn't expect that they could communicate with it.
However, he still asked to confirm, "Are you the system?"
"Pretty much. I'm not the system itself. You can think of me as customer service, a planner, or a gaming companion. You can call me Hakimi, or if you're not used to it, you can continue to call me the system."
Hakimi?
Upon hearing this name, even someone as composed as Cheng Xiao felt a tremor in his mind.
What the hell is this?
However, since it can appear in visual novels, it's understandable that the system is named "Hakimi".
He stopped dwelling on the name and asked directly, "Where did this system come from?"
"I don't know," Hakimi answered crisply.
"So where are you from?"
"have no idea."
"What is your role?"
"Guide you on how to play the game."
"..."
Cheng Xiao was speechless. How could he not know anything when asked?
If the person who assigned him the system is truly the will of Heaven, wouldn't that be a bit too twisted?
Was it specially created for him based on his memories before he transmigrated?
"Forget it." Cheng Xiao gave up. He decided to ask something practical. "Besides guiding me in playing games, do you have any special functions, like telling me how to ascend?"
"Brother, I'm just a customer service representative. How would I know how to ascend? My factory design is to guide you through playing games. If you want to talk about anything else, it's probably about having a sweet romance." Hakimi was equally speechless.
Cheng Xiao found it hard to believe that one day he would actually be arguing with the things inside his head.
He calmly replied, "I cultivate the Path of Ruthlessness, so I don't need to be in a relationship. I have neither emotions nor any need for them."
Hakimi: "It's okay, it won't take up any time. You played terribly in the last dungeon, I'll guide you in the next one. I'll teach you how to date."
Cheng Xiao was completely speechless.
He initially only wanted to ascend to heaven.
Is it really necessary to be in a relationship?
"I did pretty well in the last dungeon," Cheng Xiao rarely retorted.
If the people under the Qingyun Sect saw this, they would definitely glare at it with wide eyes.
After all, their ancestor, who cultivated the Path of Ruthlessness, was known for being indifferent to external gains or losses. He didn't care what you said, so how could he possibly refute you?
Hakimi: "Look at how badly you tortured the female lead, and you still say you did a good job?"
Cheng Xiao simply sat down cross-legged: "Just tell me if the favorability rating is full or not."
Hakimi: "That's not how things are done, and that's not how games are played."
"Is it full?"
"Yes...but..."
"That settles it."
Cheng Xiao was very satisfied with his performance.
He spent over a decade successfully building up his popularity to 100. If he didn't play it well, how else could he play it?
"That's not how you play a visual novel. You have to focus on building a relationship, go on dates, give gifts, increase your affection level, and then unlock special events..." Hakimi continued to argue.
But Cheng Xiao was already getting impatient.
He interrupted directly, asking, "When will the next dungeon open?"
As he spoke, he flashed back to his cave in a few movements.
He had intended to go out and look for opportunities, but after the system appeared, he discovered that opportunities were right beside him.
He planned to stay in seclusion in his cave for the next few days until he had collected all the "Fragments of Enlightenment Insights" he had just obtained and officially entered the Ascension Realm.
Hakimi visibly sighed and replied, "Preparing now, it'll be ready soon. Your completion rate for the last dungeon was too high, so the next dungeon will probably be more difficult."
Cheng Xiao didn't care about these words.
So what if we increase the difficulty?
With his cultivation level of half-ascension, he could roam freely throughout the vast world.
Cheng Xiao sat on the futon, patiently waiting for the next instance. Just as he was about to enter a meditative state, someone outside came to request an audience.
He scanned the area with his divine sense and saw that the current sect leader of the Qingyun Sect was flying over with a look of anxiety on his face.
The sect leader is named Chen Tianbao, who is several hundred years older than him. He was promoted by Chen Tianbao and is in charge of various miscellaneous affairs of the Qingyun Sect.
Cheng Xiao opened the door and let the person in.
Chen Tianbao barged in, showing none of the composure expected of a sect leader.
"Immortal Venerable, the turbid source at Wuwang Cliff has expanded again! The disciples below are simply unable to hold it off!"