Traveling through the world of immortal cultivation: My system is amazing

The light of the rune matrix gradually dimmed, and its reflection on Xiao Bei's face further revealed his inner hesitation.

The secret was like a heavy rock pressing on his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

He clenched his fists, sweat oozing from his palms and his knuckles turning white from the exertion.

Once this secret is revealed, it may be able to wash away the grievances of him and Beili, but at the same time it may also drag the entire immortal race into an abyss of no return.

He seemed to be standing on the edge of a cliff, caught in a dilemma.

"Xiao Bei," an old and majestic voice broke the silence of the rune space. Elder Cangyu walked towards him with steady steps. His hair and beard were all white, but he was energetic and his eyes were bright. "You have comprehended the secret of the runes. This concerns the future of the immortal race. You must make it public."

Xiao Bei took a deep breath and turned to look at Elder Cangyu. "Elder, I understand this is a serious matter, but this secret..." He paused, a hint of unspeakable worry in his tone. "It's not as simple as we thought. There may be a bigger conspiracy behind it. Once it is made public, I'm afraid it will cause even greater unrest."

Elder Cangyu sighed, walked over to Xiao Bei and patted him on the shoulder.

"Child, I know you have concerns, but the Immortal Clan is in turmoil right now and needs the truth to reassure people. The secret you have seen may be the key to turning the tide."

Xiao Bei was silent. He understood Elder Cangyu's painstaking efforts and was also well aware of the responsibilities he shouldered.

However, the uneasiness in my heart could not be shaken off. The secret was like a Pandora's box. Once opened, the consequences would be disastrous.

The air around seemed to freeze, and the tense atmosphere was suffocating.

The light of the rune matrix flickered, reflecting Xiao Bei's complex expression. His heart was like a turbulent sea, and his sense of responsibility and fear of the unknown continued to intertwine and collide.

"Elder, I..." Xiao Bei spoke with difficulty, but ultimately failed to utter a complete sentence.

"I know this is difficult for you," Elder Cangyu said earnestly, "but for the sake of the Immortal Clan, you must make a choice." He paused for a moment, looking firmly at Xiao Bei, "Child, you are a hero of the Immortal Clan."

Xiao Bei bit his lips and clenched his fists tighter.

He looked up at the rune matrix. "Elder, please give me some time, let me..."

"No!" A crisp voice interrupted Xiao Bei's words. Bei Li appeared at the entrance of the rune space at some point. Her eyes were slightly red and her voice trembled slightly.

"Xiao Bei, you can't hesitate any longer! Look at yourself now, are you still the hero I know?"

Bei Li's appearance startled Xiao Bei's heart. Looking at her anxious expression, he felt even more uncomfortable.

He knew that Beili understood his hesitation, and also knew that she hoped more than anyone else that he would reveal the truth and clear his name.

But precisely because of this, he could not make a decision easily. He was afraid that if he took a wrong step, it would push them, and even the entire immortal race, into an irretrievable situation.

A gloomy atmosphere spread in the rune space. Xiao Bei pursed his lips and said nothing.

He felt like he was trapped in a giant net, and the harder he struggled, the tighter the restraints became.

Beili walked to his side and gently held his hand. Her hand was trembling slightly and her palm was cold.

Xiao Bei held her hand in return, trying to give her some strength, but found that his hands were also shaking.

At this moment, there was a noise outside the rune space, and then several immortals rushed in aggressively.

"Xiao Bei, since you know the secret, why don't you make it public? Have you really betrayed the immortal clan?" The leading man pointed at Xiao Bei and asked harshly.

Xiao Bei ignored their provocation. He just silently protected Bei Li behind him and looked around vigilantly.

More and more people poured into the rune space. Some of them were confused, some were angry, and some were gloating. All kinds of complex emotions intertwined together, making the atmosphere even more tense.

"Xiao Bei, if you are really innocent, produce the evidence! Otherwise, don't blame us for being rude!" Another man summoned a magic sword, with the tip of the sword pointing directly at Xiao Bei.

Xiao Bei didn't want to fight with his fellow tribesmen, so he just dodged sideways, but the attacker became more and more ferocious, and every move was deadly.

Some of the immortals around were watching, while others were cheering, and the tension continued to rise.

"Xiao Bei, what are you still hesitating about? Do you really want to watch the immortal race go to destruction?"

"Xiao Bei, you..."

A figure flashed out from the crowd...

Fairy Zi Yan flashed and stood in front of Xiao Bei. Purple light flowed in her hand, and she easily dissolved the attack of the newcomer.

The sword energy dissipated, and a hint of burning smell filled the air.

She looked around, her tone cold and firm: "Xiao Bei always thinks carefully about what he does. He must have his own considerations. How can you force him like this?"

Fairy Zi Yan has a very high prestige among the fairies. When she said this, everyone was stunned.

The originally noisy rune space suddenly became quiet, leaving only the heavy breathing and nervous heartbeats of the crowd.

Doubt spread through the crowd, spreading like ripples.

Some people were whispering, some were looking at each other, and the originally tense atmosphere was briefly eased.

Bei Li held Xiao Bei's hand tightly. Her fingertips were cold, but they conveyed a warm power.

She looked up at Xiao Bei, and Xiao Bei's eyes met hers. Feeling her silent encouragement, the chaotic thoughts in her heart gradually calmed down.

He saw determination in Beili's clear eyes, like a reassurance, which made his originally wavering determination even more firm.

A warm atmosphere spread between the two of them, like a ray of sunshine penetrating the haze.

Xiao Bei took a deep breath, feeling the warmth of Beili's palm, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He held her hand in return, interlocking their fingers, as if drawing infinite strength from it.

He looked around, his eyes gradually becoming firm and deep.

He understood that he could no longer hesitate and had to make a choice as soon as possible.

"Fairy Zi Yan is absolutely right," Xiao Bei's voice was deep and powerful, carrying an unquestionable majesty. "This matter is of great importance, and I need time to carefully consider it. Everyone, please go back. Give me some time, and I will give an explanation to the immortals."

He paused, his eyes swept across the crowd, and finally landed on Elder Cangyu. He said firmly, "Elder, please give me some time."

Elder Cangyu looked at Xiao Bei deeply and nodded slowly. "Okay, I believe you."

Although everyone was unwilling, they had to leave the rune space one after another after being persuaded by Fairy Zi Yan and Elder Cang Yu.

The noise gradually dissipated, and the rune space returned to peace again, leaving only Xiao Bei, Bei Li and Fairy Zi Yan.

Fairy Zi Yan looked at Xiao Bei with a hint of worry in her eyes: "Xiao Bei, have you really thought it through?"

Xiao Bei did not answer, but just held Bei Li's hand tightly, looking into the depths of the rune matrix with a complex and deep look in his eyes.

He spoke slowly, his voice low and firm: "I need..."

Xiao Bei took a deep breath and said slowly: "I need time, but it's not because I'm hesitant. I need to thoroughly sort out the ins and outs of the matter." He turned to look at Elder Cangyu and Fairy Zi Yan, his eyes flashing with wisdom.

"Elder, fairy, I suspect that the secret of this rune is not a simple prophecy or warning, but a carefully designed trap."

He paused and continued, "The activation method of this rune matrix is ​​too complicated, and the power contained in it is far beyond our imagination. If it is just to foreshadow disasters, why go to such great lengths? I speculate that the true function of this rune matrix is ​​not prophecy, but..." Xiao Bei lowered his voice with a hint of solemnity, "but to absorb the power of the immortals!"

Elder Cangyu and Fairy Zi Yan were both shocked when they heard this.

They carefully recalled the activation process of the rune matrix and the complex energy flow contained therein, and felt more and more that Xiao Bei's speculation was not groundless.

Elder Cangyu stroked his long beard, a trace of shock flashing in his eyes: "Absorbing the power of the immortals? This... How is this possible?"

"I know this sounds incredible," Xiao Bei said solemnly, "but all signs indicate that this is possible. First, after the rune matrix was activated, the surrounding immortal energy became noticeably thinner. Second, the immortal disciples who participated in the initiation ceremony all felt a loss of immortal energy in their bodies, but it was so slight that it was hardly noticeable."

Fairy Zi Yan frowned slightly and said thoughtfully, "Indeed, I also felt the abnormal fluctuation of immortal energy, but I didn't pay much attention to it at the time."

Xiao Bei's analysis was well-reasoned and made the two seniors look at him with admiration.

Elder Cangyu, who had originally doubted him, now had his eyes full of admiration.

Xiao Bei's prestige among the upper echelons of the immortal clan has increased instead of decreased, and he has become more confident as a result.

The surrounding rune space seemed to sense his change in mood and also became brighter, emitting a soft light as the runes flowed.

Just as the three of them were immersed in Xiao Bei's speculation, something strange happened.

A dazzling light burst out from the holy land of the immortals, illuminating the entire rune space.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful energy wave swept over, causing the three of them to feel a palpitation.

"The holy object... there's something wrong with the holy object!" Elder Cangyu's face changed drastically and he exclaimed in surprise.

The sacred object is the symbol of the immortals and the source of their power. Its unusual movement indicates that some major change is about to happen.

Xiao Bei's heart sank as he realized that things were becoming more complicated.

The unusual movement of the holy object seems to be somehow connected to the secret of the runes.

He looked up in the direction of the holy relic, his eyes firm and deep: "I must go and take a look."