I want to capture the heroine after traveling through time

Ling Linyi had always been obedient to Di Lian's orders. Since Di Lian's passing, no one else possessed Di Lian's extraordinary abilities to succeed him. As the master system leader, 001 was perfectly qualified to ascend to that position in accordance with everyone's wishes. However, 001 remained steadfast and refused to replace Di Lian.

In the most secret corners of her heart, the being called Di Lian shone like a brilliant star, forever firmly and irreplaceably supreme, like an eternal mark etched in the river of time, never to be diluted by the passage of time, nor replaced by anything else. That unique position, like a destiny, was deeply rooted in her heart.

As she stepped into the strictly forbidden area of the system, it felt as if the entire world had suddenly fallen silent. With trembling hands, she tightly grasped the soul fragment that carried the aura of Emperor Lian, her eyes filled with fear and despair. She stared blankly as the soul fragment gradually faded in her hands, as if an invisible hand were tearing at her heart bit by bit. Every fading ray of light felt like a sharp needle piercing her soul, causing her heart to feel as if it were burning in a raging fire. In that moment, she felt her world collapse, all her hopes and beliefs vanishing in an instant. An endless sorrow and loss welled up in her heart, as if the entire universe had lost its color, leaving only a gray gloom.

She had never imagined that she would actually witness Di Lian's soul dissipate so miserably. Obviously, Di Lian was omnipotent, capable of anything, just like how she had suddenly saved herself and others, giving us a place to be safe from harm and a place of refuge. A home of freedom.

Countless tears, like the final outpouring of emotion in her heart, burned and bitter. She clung to her fading soul power, as if it were her only recourse. As long as she had a shred of strength left, she would never let go. Her eyes revealed determination and resolve; even though she knew everything was irreversible, she refused to give up.

However, fate always seemed to play tricks on her. Despite her best efforts, exhausting every possible means, she was unable to prevent Di Lian's soul from dissipating. The overwhelming force, like a torrent, relentlessly washed over her, leaving her on the verge of collapse. Her body began to sway violently, and finally, unable to hold on any longer, she collapsed heavily to the ground. The sound was particularly clear in the silent space, like the sound of her heart breaking.

You know, that Star Soul Instrument, it was like a demon from the darkness, possessing power enough to overturn heaven and earth. It could ignore all the gods and things in the world, ruthlessly destroying them all, reducing them to nothingness. In this empty, boundless space, she was alone, maintaining the motion of falling, as if time had frozen in that moment. Tears still clung to the corners of her eyes, testament to the deepest pain in her heart. She looked so helpless and pitiful.

Ling Linyi, at this moment, looked like a fragile glass doll. Her heart felt as if it were being swept by surging waves, as if thousands of sharp blades were piercing her simultaneously at an incredible speed. The pain penetrated her bones, making it almost impossible to breathe. She felt as if she had truly fallen into a bottomless black hole. The darkness was boundless, as if it would swallow her completely, plunging her into an unprecedented, hopeless situation.

Even though she had once been an insignificant figure in the vast world, and had endured such tragic experiences, she had never felt such extreme despair as she did now! She was filled with doubts. What on earth had caused Di Lian to lie so quietly there? After all, according to the rules of the entire world, only Di Lian was qualified to activate it! These countless "whys" were like a group of out-of-control beasts, circling and flying in her mind, like wildly growing vines, tightly wrapping around her already broken heart with an unyielding force, making it impossible for her to break free, unable to calm down.

After that earth-shattering event, 001 felt trapped in the lonely cage of the System's Forbidden Land. For a long millennium, she felt like an endless abyss of darkness, tightly enveloping her. Each dawning day failed to dispel the profound loneliness; each night felt like a demon's whisper, whispering endlessly of pain and despair in her ears. For a thousand years, time flowed slowly and heavily like solidified syrup, each drop carrying unbearable suffering. She stood alone in the torrent of time, a being forgotten by the world, every inch of her skin, every nerve, feeling the hellish torment.

For her, those thousand years were more than just the passing of time; they were a spiritual purgatory. At every moment, the sharp blade pierced her soul mercilessly, leaving deep scars. Those scars, like invisible shackles, tightly bound her thoughts and emotions, leaving her unable to break free and only struggling in agony. She deeply felt the heartbreaking pain of loss, a feeling like a raging fire burning within her, devouring her hope and courage bit by bit.

Yet, during those long, seemingly hopeless days, she gradually calmed down. Like a tree unyielding in the midst of a raging storm, despite countless blows, she remained steadfast and unshaken. Knowing that she would never find any use here, 001 slowly calmed the turbulent waves within her, allowing her broken heart to gradually return to peace. Step by step, little by little, she rediscovered the tranquility and indifference that once belonged to her.

Finally, she slowly walked out of the forbidden area, her figure seeming to carry the weight of the world on her back. Her face was full of vicissitudes and fatigue, and the traces of tears on her face told of the sufferings of the past.

When 001 closed her eyes and opened them again, a barely perceptible glint of ferocity gleamed in them, a glint filled with endless hatred and determination. She knew she had survived the most difficult days, but she also clearly realized that her last bit of faith had collapsed.

Deep in her heart, she secretly swore a solemn oath, a resolve as unshakable as steel. She vowed to persevere in finding the culprit who cruelly killed Di Lian and to ensure he would not go unpunished. She seemed to transform into a raging monster, her eyes burning with the fire of vengeance. She would use her bloodstained hands to tear that abominable creature to pieces, let his body be pierced by a thousand swords, and let his soul wail in endless agony.

She would make that man pay the heaviest price, subject him to every form of suffering and torture, never to find even the slightest relief. The raging rage within her grew ever more intense, like a beacon illuminating the thorny and difficult road ahead. No matter how immense the difficulties or insurmountable obstacles lay ahead, she would never flinch, nor would she easily give up her resolve. Di Lian was like the most important star in her life, and now that star had fallen, she must seek justice for Di Lian and make the murderer pay for his blood with his own!

During this time, she did receive various inquiries from other systems, their voices buzzing in her ears like a swarm of annoying flies. But by then, 001 had already sunk into deep despair, so how could she care for such insignificant matters? She simply stared blankly at the faint warmth of a soul in her hand, as if it were the last remaining breath of Di Lian, causing her heartache yet feeling powerless. She knew that only revenge could bring comfort to Di Lian's spirit, so she could only bury all her emotions deep within her heart and continue resolutely on the path of vengeance.

Over the next period of time, the vast systems encompassing the operating mechanisms of virtually all things in the universe seemed to open their deep and mysterious "eyes" simultaneously, and then they all perceived a deeply thorny and crucial problem. System 001, the core of the universe, had quietly shifted for unknown reasons. As if under some strange spell, it began to grow colder. Its once fiery energy seemed instantly frozen, leaving only a faint sense of alienation. Simultaneously, it became increasingly strict, each command imbued with unquestionable authority, as if declaring new rules and order to the systems that relied on it. Faced with this sudden change, System 001 issued its orders without hesitation, demanding that the connected systems train even harder, without any slack or laxity. It seemed that only through this intense training could they adapt to the new changes brought about by System 001 and continue to operate stably and orderly in that vast virtual world.

However, only Sequence 0's system knew the inside story. After Di Lian left, 001 also became afraid. It didn't want to lose any more companions, it just wanted them to be able to protect themselves.