Reverse flow of the Yellow Springs

Inside the safe house, upon learning that the person holding the book had entrusted Li Yelai to kill him.

Yin Huo and the nun were stunned for a moment, then burst into joyful laughter.

The person who carried this book certainly knows how to find the right person!
I wonder how much the person holding the book will be devastated when they realize that the bronze mask they entrusted is none other than the Night General himself.
They even gave away a valuable item like the Heaven and Earth Cage as a deposit.

This can be incredibly effective for powerful individuals with exceptional combat abilities.

It can be used for undisturbed one-on-one combat, cutting off the enemy's escape route. It can also be used as a defensive trump card when necessary.

With Li Yelai's strength, obtaining something like this would truly be like adding wings to a tiger.

This is just a deposit. If the commission can be completed, the reward for the final payment will probably be even more outrageous.

Yin Huo laughed for a while, then glanced at his communicator. His smile faded, and he said calmly, "It seems the Book Holder has discovered you as a variable. This may be the plague of fate that the Father of Plagues spoke of. That Book of Fate cannot predict you, the one who will trigger the misfortune. Therefore, once your misfortune occurs, it will often change its predictions."

"This also explains why the holder of the book said that the third border city would suffer extremely heavy losses in the No. 71 fog disaster, with less than one-tenth of it surviving. But we did not suffer such terrible losses."

"Because of your misfortune and the Möbius strip, we abandoned the plan for the psionic phased array. This was not included in the calculations of the Book of Destiny."

"If we use the psionic phased array, something unexpected might happen, causing us to pay an even greater price."

Listening to Yin Huo's analysis, Li Yelai nodded silently.

Unexpected events can indeed occur.

Because the Insect Lord had already prepared a countermeasure for the Old Mad King's surprise attack, and had specially prepared a body. He pulled off a clever escape.

If the psionic phased array is used, the official psionicists will suffer extremely heavy losses. Moreover, even if a signal is sent, attracting the Old Mad King's attack, the attackers will be able to evade it and wait for the Insect Lord to recover its strength and continue to spawn the swarm.

At that time, the authorities would have very little manpower left, and humanity would have to pay an even greater price to kill the insect lord.

That was the outcome the book's holder spoke of; during that time, some powerful figures would rise to prominence. These were the individuals on the list.

However, Li Yelai's misfortune led the authorities to abandon the psionic phased array, which had resulted in heavy casualties. Later, he was inevitably led by a powerful enemy to the insect lord, who had shed his skin like a cicada.

Even Li Yelai today would probably be no match for the Insect Lord of that era.

Making a deal with Mr. Shadow was the only option. Thus, their original destiny was destroyed at its source.

"But because you can't keep the Curse of Doom active indefinitely, yet you are still alive, the list of powerful individuals was changed after the first major upheaval. With your talent, you naturally returned to the predictions of the Book of Destiny and appeared on the so-called list. But on that list, you would become a Chosen One of Chaos. However, when Doom came, you became a part-time Chosen One." Yin Huo smiled.

"This time, the Celestial Palace was also affected by you, this variable, which caused a future civilization to die before it even had a chance to emerge. Afterwards, you summoned back the immortals."

"You saved so many people, that's really good."

"But now he has discovered this and is eager to eliminate you. He is even willing to find you, the chosen one of Chaos."

“I’m worried that someone else besides you has accepted this commission.”

"That's really troublesome."

“I know.” Seeing Yin Huo’s concerned gaze, Li Yelai replied, “But attacking an official captain within the giant city would be very difficult. Moreover, with my current strength, as long as the overlord doesn’t intervene, I should be able to escape without any problem. I still have Old Ma No. 4 and the Mimic Heavenly Soldier. Unless, the other side also has a Heaven and Earth Cage. But that’s unlikely; such a treasure can’t be mass-produced.”

Old Ma No. 4, an adult Sky Comet Ancient Dragon!
At the same time, Li Yelai also has five mimicking heavenly soldiers with divinity, and a large number of six-sense heavenly soldiers.

Even when facing a powerful overlord, if you can't win, you can always escape.

Moreover, Li Yelai is the official captain and the agent of the champion team in the giant city!
Outside the giant city lies the Blade of the Blood God, the Son of Plague, and the chosen ones of the Chaos Gods!
Both identities can guarantee his safety.

Aside from the Chosen Ones of Chaos, probably not many people would be this stubborn. Coincidentally, Li Ye himself is one of the Chosen Ones of Chaos. Heh heh.

"What about the list?" the nun asked. As a Spirit Absolute, she was difficult to corrupt by Chaos. Given her high level of involvement, she was also one of the very few who knew the truth.

"If that person holding the book were to lead the powerful figures on the list to you," the nun asked, "how would you respond?"

“Ye Han is one of the powerful figures on the list. The main reason he's here is to revive the evil corpse within the doll. So, the doll might also be one,” Li Yelai responded. “This shows that the geniuses on the list aren't necessarily enemies. Aren't I on the list too?”

The list will not record all geniuses, but rather those strong individuals who have a place in the so-called future.

Among them, there probably aren't many people willing to take action against the official team captain.

"Moreover, I am now considered a variable, and the holder of the book probably wouldn't dare let too many of the powerful figures on the list get close to me. If I were to change the course of their fates again, he would really break down." Li Yelai laughed, "But the Chaos Chosen are different. They just want to fight the champion. They don't even need his intervention."

“Indeed.” The nun nodded after thinking for a moment. “If I were here, I would probably be eager to keep those people away from you.”

“Alright, these are all speculations. Now, let’s contact the witness first,” Yin Huo interjected. “He knows more information. We also need to understand the Book of Destiny’s capabilities.”

Li Yelai nodded. Since the witness specifically requested to see Li Yelai, these questions could only be asked by Li Yelai.

The group then went to another room in the safe house.

inside the room,
After changing back into his black trench coat, Li Yelai took out the bronze mirror from the Ark's storage space.

Although it is a bronze mirror, the craftsmanship is excellent, and the mirror surface is very clear.

It is engraved with mysterious and fragile luminous inscriptions.

This is a replica of some kind of object. The original is still in the hands of the Wilderness Ranger.

According to Yunyue, the witnesses hid in a dangerous and mysterious area in order to escape their fate.

This meant that the wilderness ranger was unable to contact or find him at all.

Only on the day the assembly begins can witnesses have a brief period of normal communication with the outside world.

This is his counterattack against the Book of Destiny. He, who is hiding outside the influence of destiny, can interfere with the deductions of the Book of Destiny to a certain extent.

If it weren't for his efforts, the Wilderness Rangers might have been wiped out long ago.

This is the only countermeasure against those who possess the Book of Destiny.

As psionic energy was injected into it, the mirror gradually became blurry, and then a blurry human figure emerged from the mirror.

His figure was hunched and aged. Even if you couldn't see his face clearly, you could see his full head of white hair and his skin was covered with cracks like porcelain.

Behind him, however, was complete darkness, with only occasional flashes of light.

As the image appeared, a sharp gaze pierced through the mirror, looking at Li Yelai as if trying to see through all of his secrets. The next second, an aged and weak voice came from the mirror.

"We've finally met, Mr. Li Yelai. Or should I address you by your code name?"

Li Yelai looked at the person in the mirror and asked, "Hello, Witness. You may also call me General Ye."

"Hello, let's get to the point. Communication won't last much longer." The witness's voice was weary: "I know you desperately need intelligence."

“But the first thing you will face is the Book of Destiny. I came here to fight against it.” The witness coughed. “The Book of Destiny can predict the fate of almost all living beings and, at the slightest cost, guide or interfere with the workings of destiny.”

Li Ye glanced at the official question in his hand: "You mean, the butterfly effect?"

"That's right, it affects the fate of many people in a way similar to the butterfly effect. Although it sounds far-fetched, it really can do that."

"And they will change their fate for a certain goal."

"In its account, the fate of a highly talented soldier was altered, in a way that no one could detect."
A woman stepped on a piece of fruit peel, tripped, and the eggs in her basket shattered on the ground, instantly cooked by the high temperature.

This became a news story.

On the moving train, people chatted about this topic.

Their voices caught the eye of a businessman.

The businessman happened to see the advertisement outside the car.

So he made a phone call.

Then, a stone-carrying cart drove across the road.

A small stone fell during the bumpy ride and was moved away from the road by passersby.

When the calamity first began and the fog of disaster engulfed the city, the entire population was gripped by panic.

In a crowded place, that stone could trip a young child.

The soldier, in protecting the toddler, was shoved to the ground, managing to shield the child. He was severely injured by being trampled, and when he finally managed to get up, all he could see was the approaching fog of disaster. The outcome was the establishment of Border City Three!

"The Book of Destiny tells you when to throw away a piece of fruit peel. That's all. Destiny will arrange everything else."

"Border City No. 3? Who was that soldier?" Li Yelai's hair stood on end upon hearing this. A piece of fruit peel had actually caused so much trouble and completely changed a soldier's fate.

What a wonder! No wonder it's called the Book of Destiny. It's like the power of a god.
Meanwhile, in another room in the giant city, the city's top officials also changed their expressions drastically upon hearing the witness's voice.

They all looked toward the old mad king who sat in the main seat.

"For me, at least, the ending is good," the old Mad King sighed softly, "even if I was used."

Yes, Old Mad King is that young soldier!

The holder of the Book of Destiny at that time altered his fate to achieve a certain plan, causing him to enter the Fog of Calamity. He fought within the Fog of Calamity for nearly a century, eventually suppressing it and establishing and protecting the Great City.
All of this is a change of fate.

the other side.

"The Book of Destiny already existed before the Age of Calamity?" Li Yelai asked in surprise.

“Yes, perhaps even earlier,” the witness said. “When the holder and I discovered this Book of Destiny, it was already ten years after the calamity. We were not the first holders.”

"The Book of Destiny reveals its power and function to us. All changes in destiny are for the sake of making humanity stronger. That soldier's fate was indeed changed, but he fought bitterly for a hundred years, fought his way out of the fog of disaster, built a giant city, and preserved the flame of humanity."

"At the time, I also believed that all of this was for the sake of humanity."

"So, during that period, I had great faith in it and collaborated with the Book Holder. We created the Wilderness Rangers and the Skywalkers. We used the Book of Destiny to grow stronger."

"Until...until I saw the fate of some people whose destinies had been altered."

"They did nothing wrong, possessed remarkable talent and upright beliefs. Yet, due to the alteration of fate, they became stepping stones for another group of geniuses."

"I began to question it, but the answer I received from the holder of the book was that this was the best possible outcome for my destiny."

"Later, as you all know, I gathered a large number of wilderness wanderers to fight against the Bookholder and the Heavenly Evolution Walker, hoping to destroy the Book of Destiny. But I failed; he already knew my intentions. We were utterly defeated. It was at that time that I ignited the Azure Flame and found this place."

"Because of my intervention and intelligence, the Wilderness Rangers were not completely eradicated, but that was all."

“But you are different, Mr. Li Yelai. You are the biggest variable in the world.”

"A great being that even the Book of Destiny fears."

“And it should have been.” The witness paused. “It should have been, our comrades should have been our Dawn Lords.”

Li Yelai smiled and said, "We've all ended up in the same place, though our paths have diverged. There's nothing to regret. As long as we're all fighting for humanity, we're still comrades and brothers-in-arms."

“No, it’s not the same.” The witness sighed painfully, “Everything is different now. I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.”

The bronze mirror also seemed to have reached its limit, with some cracks appearing, and it looked like it was about to collapse.

"What are you saying?" Li Yelai asked, puzzled. What was he apologizing for?
"I discovered it too late. The holder of the book, through the Book of Destiny, found out who would become wilderness rangers, the chosen humans of the Azure Flame God, and altered their fates."

"In the future that Yunyue saw, your father brought back the Spirit Fruit from the forbidden zone, saving your mother. Afterwards, he once again embarked on the path of pursuing the Azure Flame. After becoming a psionicist, you bid farewell to your recovered mother and sister and set off on a journey to find your father. And there you met Yunyue."

Your parents should be alive.

I'm so sorry.

As the words fell, the bronze mirror, unable to bear the weight, shattered completely.

The blurry figure in the mirror also disappeared.

At the same time, Li Yelai's rationality also shattered.

Endless suffering breeds extreme madness!

At that moment, the shattered Well of Souls teetered on the brink of collapse, and the psionic projection within it took three steps!
I am about to step into the shattered Well of Souls! (End of Chapter)