The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

After dismissing the members of the Immortal Alliance, Zhan Wangtian turned around and returned to the secret space beneath the Immortal Alliance.

The figure was an illusory shadow without any aura, making it impossible to discern its appearance or what it was doing.

But Zhan Wangtian was extremely respectful to him, bowing slightly and raising his hand in a cupped-knee gesture: "My lord, everything is proceeding according to plan. The restart plan will soon be able to be applied again, and at that time... we will all fulfill your expectations of us."

The illusory figure spoke: "Is that so? Your speed... is still a bit slow."

Zhan Wangtian dared not contradict him, for he was well aware of the terror of the being before him.

The restart plan was brought about by this person, who also granted them power beyond their limits, enabling them all to break through to the Tribulation Transcending stage.

Furthermore, it was this great being who allowed them to sleep for thousands of years, until they were strong enough to dominate Miaohua Continent before waking up.

They had no idea what kind of being this person was or what their exact identity was... but they were certain of one thing!

This person possesses power that is far beyond that of an ordinary person.

He must be an immortal!

"Please forgive me, sir. Only by proceeding steadily can we achieve the best results. However, recently... some minor issues have indeed arisen."

Upon hearing Zhan Wangtian mention this, the illusory figure pondered for a moment before speaking, "Is it Chi Miao?"

Zhan Wangtian's expression changed. He hadn't expected that the master could even guess this. He paused for a moment, then nodded heavily.

"My lord, she's merely a Nascent Soul cultivator; we can simply eliminate her... Why should you hesitate?"

The phantom let out a contemptuous laugh, seemingly mocking Zhan Wangtian's ignorance.

"Don't be too arrogant. If your understanding of strength is limited to realms, then that's very disappointing. Just be careful of her."

Zhan Wangtian: "I have already sent people to secretly find an opportunity to assassinate her."

The illusory figure seemed to find it boring, simply uttering a soft "Oh," before saying, "I wish you success."

"You will live as long as the heavens."

Zhan Wangtian could hear the strong sarcasm in his voice. He was extremely unwilling but dared not disobey in the slightest. He simply said "Yes" and then left the room.

After leaving the room, he let out a cold snort, his eyes dark and menacing.

"Can a Nascent Soul cultivator really turn the world upside down?!"

Little did he know that after he left, the phantom inside seemed to mutter to itself, "What a bunch of easily manipulated idiots..."

He merely bestowed some power casually and tempted them with the lie of becoming an immortal, yet these people were so devoted to her words.

No wonder...

All living beings have selfish desires, and as highly intelligent beings, humans have even stronger selfish desires and more intense desires.

Once desires swell, then humans become the easiest beings to manipulate.

A few words were enough to make them willingly become laborers for a thousand years.

These pathetic creatures...

How could a celestial position possibly fall into the hands of a fool?

But if it weren't for these poor wretches, she wouldn't have been born.

"Hehehehe..."

"Soon, my grand plan will be completed!"

Her true purpose was far greater than anyone imagined!

Even if Chi Miao has all the power and influence he has now, even if he wipes them all out, it will be of no use.

She had waited for this day for far too long!

……

Chi Miao and his group did not stay at Jiujian Mountain for long.

After obtaining the Ten Thousand Souls Returning to Origin Banner, she quickly went to the Tantric sect.

The location of the Tantric sect is extremely secretive, and almost no one knows about it except for members of the sect itself.

This is also why Song Chenxing was waiting for Chi Miao at Nine Swords Mountain!

People from the Tantric sect had approached him before, asking him to bring Chi Miao to the Tantric sect.

The first reason is for Chi Miao's safety.

Second... is to let Chi Miao receive the inheritance of the Tantric saintess!

Chi Miao accepted the fact that she was a saintess very well, as easily as drinking water, which poured a lot of cold water on Song Chenxing, who was originally excitedly describing it.

There's no other reason than that; in every life she's been incredibly powerful, wasn't she? In her previous life, Jiang Yue was the patriarch of the Tantric sect!

Moreover... she has now obtained the soul fragments given to her by the Gou Shi System.

This fragment of soul is guiding her to make a trip to the Tantric sect!

Chi Miao sat cross-legged on the flying boat, continuing to observe the fragments of the soul within his body.

"What kind of opportunity will I gain after bringing this fragment of soul to the Tantric sect?"

Gou Shi System: "I don't know either, but a voice in my head tells me that this will be the greatest opportunity you'll receive from me!"

Chi Miao: "Why do you say that?"

Gou Shi System: "Haven't you noticed I haven't been issuing you any more tasks?"

Chi Miao: "...And then?"

Gou Shi System: "..."

Damn, Chi Miao's insensitivity is incredible.

Just as it was internally complaining, Chi Miao quietly asked, "You're not going to tell me that you've been completely drained, and this is the final mission, are you?"

The Gou Shi system remained silent.

Chi Miao squinted, his face full of suspicion.

stare--

The System of Survival coughed dryly: "How...how is that possible? I'm a system that can become invincible in history by surviving until the end of time, how could I be completely drained?"

Chi Miao: "I don't believe it."

stare--!

If the Gou Shi system had a physical form, its ears would definitely be red right now.

It simply couldn't stand Chi Miao's questioning anymore. How did it end up with such a clever host? It was making the system lose face!

The history system has given up on itself:

"Alright, that's it! Right now, I'm completely out of items in my inventory, and there's no notification of any new quests. But a voice tells me that once you actually use this soul fragment, I can continue to help you, and it will be a huge help!"

"You...you won't dislike me anymore..."

The history system is actually quite aggrieved.

It doesn't even know what its purpose is. The task is issued by a voice in its head, and the reward is predetermined. It has no prestige whatsoever!

From the very beginning, it was criticized and disliked by Chi Miao. It knew itself that it was a useless system and could hardly help Chi Miao at all.

Now that he's been drained, he's completely useless.

Even if he was disliked, he accepted it!

Just then, Chi Miao scoffed, "How could I have such a stupid system like you?"

Gou Shi felt even more aggrieved: "...Well, there's nothing I can do. I'm already feeling wronged, and you're still scolding me."

It wanted to cry.

But it's just a system without emotions; it can't even shed tears.

It can't cry.

It has no fighting power, no sovereignty, and even the rewards are all left behind by Chi Miao in her previous life. It really blames itself for not being able to help Chi Miao.

Chi Miao has been like that since she was five years old when she transmigrated.

It couldn't help Chi Miao fight back when he was bullied by the other children in the village, nor could it immediately give Chi Miao the power to take revenge.

Its main purpose is to bicker with Chi Miao.

It watched Chi Miao grow up, but couldn't help her at all...

The more Gou Shi thought about it, the more lost he felt.

Just as it was at its most desperate moment, Chi Miao's voice came:

"But without a system as stupid as yours, I probably wouldn't have survived."

"You've been my longest-lasting companion. You've been through my most miserable years, and no one else can replace you. So no matter how stupid or useless you are, I'll accept it."

"Besides, without you, there wouldn't be the Chi Miao we know today."

The Gou Shi system fell silent, suddenly feeling an indescribable emotion overloading its brain.

"Chi Miao, you...you waaaaaah!!"

"Stop crying, it's so noisy."

The Gou Shi system couldn't control itself and kept crying.

If it had a body, it would immediately hug Chi Miao. Its host is the best host in the world!

Chi Miao didn't say much, but silently curled her lips.

Everything she encountered along the way was the most important thing.

The airship suddenly stopped.

A voice shouted in front of me:

"Secret sect ahead! Outsiders prohibited!"