As the savior, I only want to play single-player games.

After he finished speaking, he turned and left. Nishimiya Yuzuru stood there for a while, thinking it over and over, and then followed him. Abe no Seimei was eyeing her covetously, but she now had no good feelings towards gods or Onmyoji.

Compared to other options, it's better to choose this side, even though she had no other choice.

"Your Excellency, that girl is me..." Abe no Seimei said with a smile. He recognized that Nishimiya Yuzuru was not a psychic. She contained an earth-shattering secret, so how could he let her be taken away like this?

He arrived first and subdued the girl first.

"Hmm?" Xin Yang glanced at him sideways, his sword-like eyebrows and phoenix eyes making him look like an emperor looking down on the world. He didn't say anything, just glanced at him, and then turned back without stopping.

Abe no Seimei's smile froze, and cold sweat seeped down his back. He waited until the two had gone far away.

“It’s a living person, not a god…” He took out the Killing Stone, weighed it gently, closed his eyes and pondered, “Could it be that a great supernatural being died and his body remained, giving birth to this kind of being?”

This is the most reasonable speculation, because he discovered that all the power originated from that body, and he himself did not feel any substantial power.

Even so, even with the Killing Stone in his hand, he was still uncertain, always feeling like he was facing an abyss.

Abe no Seimei suddenly frowned and looked up at the sky.

The night sky was filled with stars, their light dazzling and should have been incredibly beautiful, but he saw a chaotic constellation and an ever-deepening shadow in the starry sky, seemingly writhing in the universe.

……

Nishimiya Yuzuru followed silently, and after leaving Kyoto, he asked, "What's your name?"

"Xinyang." Xinyang was very approachable and didn't put on airs.

“What a strange name…” Yuzuru muttered. It was a mysterious language, beyond human language. She could understand it, but she didn’t know how to speak it.

"It has a certain symbolic meaning." He said calmly.

Yuzuru froze, only then realizing the problem with Shinyo's accent. It was Chiba dialect, which sounded very familiar to her.

"Are you from Chiba?"

“No, I just learned the language of this land.” Xin Yang shook his head.

"study?"

Xin Yang didn't offer much explanation; he traveled to various places to observe and understand the world.

"Your time with me will be short." He will soon leave this island and go elsewhere.

Yuzuru breathed a sigh of relief. If it weren't for the pressure she was under, and the fact that Shinyo seemed to know the source of her extraordinary power, she definitely wouldn't have wanted to follow.

"Are you stronger than Abe no Seimei?"

"I don't know." Xin Yang shook his head. He didn't even know how strong he was, so he couldn't be sure. "The Abe no Seimei you mentioned has Sequence 8 abilities, but his essence is Sequence 6. He is similar to a spiritual master, but he seems to follow the path of the unity of spirit and body."

In comparison, spiritual practitioners are very pure; once they reach a certain point, they must abandon their physical bodies.

He had come to understand that this body was the one that had been abandoned back then, but had been nurtured by the Radiant Crystal for many years and had long since become spiritually aware. Now, someone had used the power of a Sequence 5 Liar to awaken him, thus beginning a new chapter in his life.

Essentially, he is an independent individual, but he has been searching for that person from the beginning, only to find nothing and no trace of them in his heart.

But his body possessed an instinctive air of authority, and every detail told him that the person was of noble status.

If his spirit perishes and his body is placed back in the crystal coffin, a new consciousness will be born several years later, provided that his body is not destroyed.

Nishimiya Yuzuru was surprised, his mouth slightly agape, and after a long while, he asked, "What do you mean?"

"The division of mysterious paths..." Xin Yang said. If any kind of extraordinary power is to be interpreted, there is actually a self-consistent advancement system, because mortals are like dust, and from body to soul, they are all flawed.

In this process, a correct interpretation is crucial; otherwise, one may stray onto the wrong path and either perish or fall into depravity.

Nishimiya Yuzuru roughly understood; it was probably equivalent to a level in a game.

"What sequence am I in?"

"Sequence 9".

"So low!" Nishimiya Yuzuru sighed. No wonder she couldn't beat Abe no Seimei; she was just a little short.

Xin Yang glanced at her, understood her thoughts, and said nothing.

Sequence 9 is an extremely crucial threshold. Many people cultivate their magical power for decades, but without the right path, they cannot become a psychic.

As for those evil spirits, Sequence 9 is equivalent to awakening their own will and becoming gods.

The way the psychic opens the pathway is very subtle; this system requires a Sequence 9 deity.

In Xin Yang's view, Nishimiya Yuzuru has excellent aptitude, and not everyone can control the power of darkness.

He also explained some knowledge about mysterious methods to Yuzuru Nishimiya.

This knowledge itself is a kind of power.

In the Shadow system, if a Sequence 9 is to advance, it requires a long and dedicated exploration of the power of darkness.

The most reliable method is to bury oneself in a completely dark space where no light can be seen. Generally, one can advance after fifty years, and the advancement time can also be reduced depending on one's own aptitude.

Shin-yang felt that twenty years should be enough for Nishimiya Yuzuru.

"So long!" Nishimiya Yuzuru was surprised; she would become an old woman in twenty years.

"You can also choose another path." Because the essence of this kind of advancement lies in enhancing one's own spirituality. If one experiences life-and-death battles, great joy and sorrow, and constantly stimulates oneself, one can quickly master the power of darkness.

However, the road after Sequence 8 will be more difficult.

"Then can I not choose..." she asked softly. She couldn't accept either of these methods; she felt like she was torturing herself.

"Time is running out." Xin Yang looked at the sky and uttered a strange statement.

"What do you mean there's not much time left?"

“When his remains are cleared away, that will mean you will face the greatest terror yet,” he said, pointing to the sky.

Yuzuru Nishimiya didn't understand.

The two walked to the foot of a mountain valley. Dawn was breaking in the east, and the sky was beginning to lighten, indicating that sunrise was approaching.

Nishimiya Yuzuru was completely exhausted; this was her most vulnerable moment, and even a dog with a dagger in its mouth could kill her.

She hid behind a mountain hollow, a place sparsely populated. She pulled her hood over her head and curled up into a ball.

Xinyang stood on the slope, facing the rising sun. He had the bearing of a dragon and a tiger, majestic and radiant, much like a supreme king, the only one in the world.

"Where do my superhuman abilities come from?" she hesitated before finally asking the question.

"You need to ask yourself that."

"I don't know either..." Yuzuru fell silent. She had guesses, but she wasn't sure.

"I can read memories; perhaps I can find the answer."

Yuzuru was alarmed: "You read my memories?"

"Your consent is required."

She immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "Then forget it..." She has privacy, and she has had dark thoughts. Exposing them would be a disaster, and how could she let others see her memories?

But her conversation with Xinyang made her start to overthink, with a jumble of thoughts running through her mind.

She is a realist with a rational and clear-headed personality. Her experiences from childhood have shaped her independent and strong character. She is the type of person who will not offend others unless they offend her. She is like a hedgehog, because hedgehogs need to protect their weaknesses, and her family is her weakness.

But what was the result?

Her mother-in-law died, forcing her to leave her hometown. Fearing that she might harm Shoko and her mother, she could only wander alone.

She had been wanting to call home, but ultimately didn't. She had too many concerns; making the call would only cause trouble, as some things were difficult to explain.

I can only imagine the conversation in my mind. First of all, she will definitely be scolded. She gets scolded for skipping school all the time, but this time she went even further by running away from home. She is simply lawless. Moreover, her mother is a strict person, so it is hard to say what her attitude will be.

However, her older sister, Shoko, is gentle and has a congenital physical defect, making it impossible for her to communicate with others except via video.

After much deliberation, she finally thought of a third person: her only friend, Suzuka Ise.

It's been a long time since we last contacted each other, and I wonder how she is doing now. The last time we talked, she seemed a little off.

But she was certain that Suzuka Ise didn't have any ill intentions towards her; that girl had lacked love since childhood, so she valued her extremely much...

She didn't actually want superhuman powers; she just wanted a peaceful and quiet life.

All gods, swiftly come to my aid! Those who disobey will be punished in Fengdu. Chapter 81: Fall and Rebirth

Friends from back then are now separated by distance, and we don't know when we'll meet again. Thinking back on it now feels like a dream.

Yuzuru was lost in thought.

Xinyang disappeared at some unknown time.

He reappeared after nightfall and then set off.

Nishimiya Yuzuru discovered that Shinyo was very strange. He walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, and he respected heaven and earth. With each step, space made way for him, and he could cross hundreds of meters as if he were teleporting.

She followed behind and enjoyed the same treatment, feeling no pressure at all. She walked naturally, leaving all the scenery behind her, even faster than her fastest speed.

"What kind of power is this?" she couldn't help but ask.

“The body moves with the mind, and actions arise from the heart. There’s nothing special about it.” Xin Yang said. This was an innate ability that could influence the world. He appeared to be walking, but in reality, he was constantly negating the distance in the space in front of him, creating the illusion of teleportation. Then he said to Yuzuru, “You can also do this in the future.”

His mystical knowledge includes the concept of the Shadow System, which, upon reaching Sequence 6, grants the ability to teleport and become omnipresent.

But this requires a life leap, a complete change in one's life form, and transcendence of the mundane world.

The mysterious path exists for this purpose; the essence of the extraordinary path is sublimation.

“I… don’t really want to upgrade,” Yuzuru said hesitantly. The Shadow System was too torturous; it either required immersing oneself in darkness for decades or subjecting oneself to intense stimulation.

"We'll talk about the future later," Xin Yang said. He was extremely sensitive to the power of darkness; it was a physical instinct, just like how a human's hair stands on end when facing a ferocious beast. He was similar, reacting very strongly to the power of darkness.

But Yuzuru Nishimiya was just a clueless newbie, like a lucky guy who was hit by a pie.

However, it is undeniable that she possesses exceptional talent and has been able to develop her abilities despite knowing nothing about the subject, making her a promising talent.

"I just want to tell you that as you continue forward, at some point you will hear strange voices coming from beyond the heavens. Remember not to answer them then." He spoke these words with great authority, exuding an imposing presence, much like a composed and authoritative emperor.

Nishimiya Yuzuru felt a chill run down her spine. She could tell that Shinyo was very serious, and she unconsciously kept this matter in mind, feeling that she dared not disobey.

Shin-yo also told Nishimiya Yuzuru some things he needed to be careful about.

For example, her shadow is her second soul, extremely important, the cornerstone of the system, and also its weakness.

Yuzuru Nishimiya was very surprised. Who could hurt something as ethereal as a shadow?

"The person who suppressed you before could do it. Some creatures may have special abilities." He spoke calmly. He hadn't been wandering around aimlessly; he had long since realized that this world was special, that another dimension existed, and that many creatures lived in places that ordinary people couldn't see.