Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

Jun Fu could no longer be sure whether he could still be considered a 'human being'.

Even though he has fought for humanity to this day, it cannot be denied that he is now just a string of data.
That occasional flicker of humanity, like a candle burning in the wind, would emit a faint yet stubborn voice deep within his consciousness.

'You are human, you bear a heavy oath, and you have companions and fellow human beings you must save; that is the meaning of your existence, the sole driving force behind your struggle until now.'

However, the far more vast divinity told him the truth with absolute coldness.

'You are merely an abnormal data stream, a ghost long since devoid of flesh and blood, nothing more than error code generated in the operation of this vast simulated universe, an abnormal bug.'

This perpetual self-torture makes him like a programmed machine, numbly repeating the same fixed behaviors countless times. He drives the development of world civilization, guiding them to build even more powerful wonders, destroying them at the opportune moment, and absorbing the power of faith contained within them, accumulating strength bit by bit.

again and again.

Lifetime after life!
Waiting for an opportunity, but... is there really an opportunity?

Will he completely lose himself due to too much faith? Will he still consider himself human and continue to fight for humanity?

Until this time, the simulation core exhibited unprecedented abnormalities.

That wasn't due to external interference, but rather a strong, autonomous repulsion reaction generated by the simulation core itself!

Its intensity even far exceeded that of their most hopeful attempt to break the cycle of reincarnation—the initial and most magnificent act of resistance!
The simulation core was filled with fear; it was resisting Li Yelai's entry!

It was this unusually intense resistance from the simulation core that allowed Jun Fu to "hear" the sound of his own heartbeat again after countless cycles of numbness.

He made the final choice!

He used all the authority at his disposal to forcibly interfere with and suppress the repulsion mechanism of the simulation core, allowing Li Yelai to enter the world.

This is the last chance he has waited for through countless reincarnations. It is the only opportunity he absolutely cannot miss!

Li Yelai keenly sensed that Jun Fu's current state was extremely abnormal.

The emotional fluctuations were so intense that one could even hear a faint yet clear sound, like the cracking of ceramic, emanating from the body wrapped in black bandages.

Waves of unsettling power were spreading uncontrollably from his body.

"Please calm down, Lord Junfu. Your condition is very unstable." Li Yelai cautiously took half a step back with Little Mad King and reminded him in a deep voice.

This weight is enough to crush any mind.

If Junfu's experience had happened to someone else, they would probably have gone completely insane long ago.

He watched helplessly as his family, friends, and comrades turned into cold data in the cycle of reincarnation, becoming "natives" who had forgotten their past and whose very existence was unknown to him. Yet he had to carry all those memories and vows, walking alone on this endless road of despair.

At the same time, Li Yelai felt an overwhelming sense of regret.

Their initial resistance turned out to be their closest brush with victory.

How spirited and ambitious they were back then!

Possessing top-tier combat power at the monarch and supreme levels, having just defeated a formidable enemy from the Void Realm amidst the calamity fog, and holding a rich legacy, they are at the peak of their strength and vigor.

However, with the virtual realm completely locked and the world forcibly restarted, even if they were given thousands more years to develop, they would find it difficult to reach the same glorious heights as before. Failure seemed to be the only inevitable outcome.

If they hadn't been trapped by this No. 13 simulation core, they could have built a powerful megacity in the physical world.

Perhaps, it will become the fourth border city within the border city circle, protecting millions of people with the powerful combat strength of monarchs and supreme beings. What a precious power that is, what a bright future!
Is the King of the Penalty Area ready to face the pressure from three kings?

As a result, it was intercepted by the simulation core and thrown into this damned 'simulated universe'.

After repeatedly chanting "I am human, I fight for humanity" several times, Jun Fu's intense emotions seemed to finally be forcibly suppressed, and his breathing gradually became stable.

Only then did Li Yelai speak again: "Simulation Core No. 13, why is it so resistant to my arrival?"

“At first, I couldn’t understand what qualities you possessed that could make it feel ‘fear’.”

Jun Fu steadied his breathing, his voice regaining its previous calm: "I once thought it was the powerful causal entanglement within you. But in reality, everything that exists in the simulated universe is ultimately just 'data.' And data can hardly truly harm the simulation core that forms the basis of its operation; even finding its true form is extremely difficult."

"I once threw myself into chaos, and through accumulation, I completed the blood sacrifice and ascension to demonhood in the name of 'Supreme God's Chosen,' attracting the attention of many chaotic evil gods and successfully advancing to the position of Chaos Prince! For victory, I was even prepared to destroy myself after defeating the core and rescuing my companions."

Jun Fu's tone carried a hint of cold reminiscence: "I successfully guided their power, attempting to impact the core. However, the moment my power touched the core, all connections with the Chaos Gods were abruptly severed. And then... came another failure, and another restart."

"Even chaotic gods, in the real world, could destroy this simulated core with a single thought. But here, they are nothing more than simulated 'data,' the 'background' under the rules of this universe!"

Li Yelai understood the core meaning that Jun Fu wanted to convey.

In this simulated universe, all the seemingly real native creatures, and even the high and mighty gods, are essentially just 'data'.

The simulation core is the host that runs all this data.

No matter how powerful or extraordinary the data itself may be, the host's permissions ultimately supersede those of the data as the foundation upon which it is hosted and operated.

Although, due to the emergence of Junfu, some 'data' has become a mountain of 'shit code' that is difficult to clean up and has launched a continuous resistance against the host, the simulation core itself is difficult to be truly damaged from the inside by this 'data'.

When you play a video game, data isn't going to pop up and slap you, is it?
This is the helpless and desperate reality.

"But I observed your battle and discovered that what the simulation core fears is you. It's you yourself!" Jun Fu looked at Li Yelai, like a traveler who had wandered for millions of years finally seeing his homeland. Li Yelai paused upon hearing this, feeling only absurdity.

Even when the King and the Supreme Being were still alive, they couldn't win this battle. As a peak sixth-level awakening cultivator, even with the blessing of a wonder, I could at most fight against those below the Supreme Being. Even a half-step Supreme Being would have to think twice. If I were to encounter a true Supreme Being, I would probably only be instantly killed.

What use would my arrival be?
"Wait, this simulation core, could it be considered a 'vehicle'?" Li Yelai asked in surprise, a sudden thought flashing through his mind.

His vehicle killer curse is indeed very effective, and can even be considered one of the strongest killing moves.

Otherwise, Old Horse wouldn't have had to wait until number eight; so many 'old horses' have been ridden to death. If it were a mechanical creation, the effect would be even more outstanding.

Or rather, it's not just about vehicles.

Those countless low-probability malign events will become inevitable after he triggers the curse.

On the battlefield, wherever he went, explosions followed. He was struck by lightning, hit by meteorites, stepped on a manhole cover, had buildings suddenly collapse, and was even accidentally injured by friendly fire. All of this was because the curse forcibly increased the probability of the accident.

The originally stable structure would only malfunction with a very low probability due to some minor disturbances, but because of the curse, this probability would soar to almost 100%.

There is a certain rationale behind this.

For example, if you pass by a chandelier and its structure is intact, and the ceiling is not loose, it is unlikely to be smashed. Yes, these are all hard-earned lessons.

This is why Li Yelai dislikes fighting in complex terrain.

This was the case when dealing with the Annihilation Titan. The more intricate and complex the structure, the more prone it is to errors after being damaged. So when the Titan saw Li Yelai approaching, it avoided him like the plague, just like an ordinary person would avoid a mop smeared with excrement. It suffered greatly at Li Yelai's hands.

The Annihilation Civilization is a remnant of the Lin Cang Civilization, and theoretically shares the same origin as the Machine God Core. Therefore, the Simulation Core and the Machine God Core might also have commonalities; the 'Vehicle Killer' might actually be effective!

However, judging from the enormous size of the simulation core he had previously glimpsed, the vehicle killer might not be able to handle it, right? Even curses have their limits.

"A vehicle?" Jun Fu looked slightly surprised, then shook his head. "It shouldn't be entirely that. But I did sense danger from you and instinctively felt a resistance."

"Although my level is locked, my essence has undergone a transformation thanks to the power of my accumulated faith. Even so, I still feel danger and repulsion towards your existence. Or rather, the stronger the being, the clearer my perception of you becomes, especially when you activate your abilities."

Activating his ability, Li Yelai fell into deep thought. Did it refer to misfortune? Or karmic calamity?

He had indeed heard similar claims. On the battlefield of the Celestial Palace, he had even alarmed an Emperor-level powerhouse from a future civilization across the river of time. The stronger the being, the more wary they seemed to be of the misfortune surrounding him. Or rather, something deeper hidden beneath the surface of his misfortune.

"Moreover, the simulation core has never stopped trying to force you out, or even kill you," Jun Fu continued. "Those 'outsiders' were able to control the Wanderers so easily, and even attract many powerful figures to target you, all in order to force you to leave this world. Of course, if they could just kill you directly, that would be the end of it."

"So your plan is to go all in and take me to fight the simulation core to the death? That doesn't sound very safe," Li Yelai asked. "Can you be sure when the outside world will be able to intervene in this simulated universe next?"

"You mean to give up this opportunity and wait for the next chance as an 'outsider'?" Jun Fu's tone remained calm.

"After all, I'm only a sixth-level Awakening cultivator. Even if I'm invincible among my peers, I'm still only a sixth-level Awakening cultivator. You, on the other hand, only have one chance. If you fail, you'll lose everything. So, if you can determine when we should re-enter, I'll summon a King for you right away!"

Mad King, Sword King, Amber King.
The chances of victory would be greatly increased if a king-level expert were to intervene.

“I can’t be sure,” Jun Fu sighed. “Otherwise, the news would have been sent out already. Perhaps this is some connection in the real world.”

"Then there's no other way." Li Yelai let out a sigh of relief: "Let's do it this time! Since you've bet on me, I'll bet on you to win too!"

A glint of light flashed in Jun Fu's eyes: "You agree?"

“I am the human champion, and you are naturally human. They are also human, so how can they stand idly by?” Li Yelai said. Thinking of his fellow humans being turned into data, he felt anger and helplessness, but if there was even a glimmer of hope to salvage the situation, he was willing to try.

"Therefore, I intend to first understand your specific plan and assess the risks involved. In addition, my partner is not in good condition and cannot participate."

"Of course, she'll be safe. And she seems to need some help. What's her real name?"

"Jiang Ling".

Jun Fu looked at the Little Mad King, pondered for a moment, and a small section of bandage on his body shattered, revealing a power aura that instantly surpassed that of a hegemon.

"You are Jiang Ling." Jun Fu's voice was calm, yet it seemed to be proclaiming some kind of law.

A slight movement flickered in Little Mad King's eyes. In the next instant, her aura vanished, and her figure merged into the shadows. A few seconds later, she reappeared from the shadows.

"Recovered?" Li Yelai looked at her nervously, but found that the Little Mad King had not changed much. She was still holding his hand and did not respond further.

He looked at Jun Fu in astonishment: "Your abilities have been restored, but your memories haven't?"

“She was swallowed by the Chaos Sea, and even her own existence was temporarily erased. Although it was dangerous, it was also an opportunity. As long as she can recover on her own, her path ahead will be smoother,” Jun Fu explained. “And I merely accelerated her recovery process.”

Li Ye nodded silently. At least now she could instinctively disappear into the shadows. That way, self-preservation shouldn't be a problem.

"As for the risks, if things don't go well, I will give you the opportunity to leave the simulated universe. I'm sure the simulation core won't stop you. It's eager for you to leave." Jun Fu continued, "Of course, before that, I will strengthen you as much as possible. You can consider this as a deposit for your assistance. I have accumulated a lot of knowledge through countless reincarnations."

All the books piled up in the safe zone seemed to be glittering.

The next moment, a stream of light flowed into Li Yelai's body, and Li Yelai could clearly feel that he had received multiple protections.

[Giant Slayer: When facing enemies more than ten times your size, gain a 20% damage increase. The greater the size difference, the higher the increase, up to a maximum of 50%.]
[Broken Body in Battle: Gain a damage bonus when your body is damaged, ranging from a minimum of 5% to a maximum of 80%]
[Boundary Breaker: Increases damage against buildings, barriers, and enchantments by 30%]
[Nirvana Flame (Once): Triggered when near death, consumes spiritual energy and divinity to repair the body]
(End of this chapter)