He'd rather run than be turned into a cannon fodder for the broken engagement.

Ruyi Pavilion Backyard.

Leng Huan counted the spirit stones while muttering to Fu Xun:

"I made some inquiries and found out that Elder Wang used to dote on Wang Chen a lot. I never expected him to possess Wang Chen's body yesterday. What a ruthless person!"

Yesterday, the "weak" Wang Chen and the "terrified" Shen Hanyan went to the Sect Master's Palace overnight to report the matter. The Enforcement Hall also investigated the possession incident overnight. Those who knew the truth felt great sympathy for the unfortunate Wang Chen.

Wang Chen was not the arrogant and domineering original owner of the body after all. In the past few years, he had cultivated a good reputation and was the veritable chief disciple of the Array Hall.

Fu Xun found her greedy and gossipy expression somewhat amusing and casually agreed, "Yeah, it's terrifying."

Leng Huan touched the ring with satisfaction. Yesterday, Fu Xun had become the number one on this year's Foundation Establishment Ranking. Leng Huan only got fourth place because he withdrew from the last few matches. Fu Xun got the reward he needed: a Heavenly Grade Saint Medicine - the Ten Thousand Year Spirit Rhinoceros Flower.

Leng Huan obtained seven Golden Essence Fruits, which are the main ingredients for refining pills that allow one to break through the Golden Core barrier.

Besides the rewards, everyone made a fortune from the spirit stones sold at the opening, making this trip truly worthwhile.

-

The last few days were all about the Golden Core Ranking, and Leng Huan was already thinking about how to escape under the noses of the Leng family and Fu Xun.

In particular, she received a message from Wang Chen asking her to meet him at the back mountain, where she learned the truth about his possession.

"It's because of the plot?!" Leng Huan looked at Wang Chen in shock. "You mean, the plot has been completely ruined, then..."

What about the others?

Wang Chen shook his head: "I don't know, I'm already in a complete mess myself. Originally, with this possession, Long Aotian could have unleashed his full power, defeated the villainous elder, and then escaped from the Huanyue Immortal Sect."

He was already a suppressed outer disciple, so no one would care if he left. But if he were found to have killed an elder, it would be even more troublesome if he couldn't explain himself... Ah, I'm getting off-topic. That's impossible now..."

He shrugged: "It's mainly because of the sudden power surge. After all, he fought against a late-stage Golden Core cultivator and was seriously injured. Then he unfortunately encountered a demonic cultivator, was captured, and bled out..."

Leng Huan: "So, now that this has collapsed, the subsequent events are unpredictable."

She paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and looked at Wang Chen: "Friend, haven't you ever felt that the indigenous people of this world sometimes act in ways that are completely unpredictable? It's as if they have their own consciousness and have broken free from the control of the plot..."

For example, Elder Wang.

Wang Chen rubbed his temples: "That's exactly what I wanted to say. The plot is getting more and more chaotic... I'm afraid it might go crazy one day..."

"..."

The two looked at each other.

After a long silence, Leng Huan asked, "Did your system say anything?"

Wang Chen: "Just saying it won't affect the follow-up is not enough, but being an idiot... you know what I mean?"

System voice: "Host, do not insult the system. Warning."

Wang Chen ignored it and continued, "I think, well, it seems like Long Aotian cares about you a lot, so why don't you try to influence him while he's still normal?"

Leng Huan asked suspiciously, "What do you mean? I don't have a system, how can I increase favorability?"

"..." Wang Chen looked at her slow-witted expression, scratched his head, and gently suggested, "What I mean is, is it possible for you to stay by his side and stop him from going crazy? You two have a good relationship, and he seems to trust you a lot..."

Leng Huan: "...No, buddy, do I look like someone who can stop others from turning evil?"

After carefully examining her from head to toe for a while, Wang Chen nodded firmly: "She looks like her!"

"Seriously, miss, your cross-dressing look is perfect for fooling those naive and arrogant young men."

Leng Huan swayed slightly, his hairpin dangling from his head, inwardly cursing, "There's only zero times I've ever tried cross-dressing..."

Suddenly she realized what he meant and stared at Wang Chen in disbelief, asking, "You want me to seduce Long Aotian?"

Wang Chen: "Pretty much. Besides, Long Aotian is good-looking." He looked around, leaned closer to Leng Huan, and whispered, "You can play hard to get or something, you don't need to sacrifice yourself..."

A cold, deathly stare.

Wang Chen forced a smile and urged, "As long as he doesn't self-destruct, the world will be at peace, and you can cultivate in peace. Maybe then we really can go home. If Long Aotian goes mad, the world will collapse, and we won't be able to do anything. None of us will be able to go home..."

Leng Huan: "Eek!"

I admit he has a point, but seduction is completely unrelated. A true hero would never do something so despicable!

Wang Chen looked at her for a while, then suddenly sighed: "I was riding a scooter on the weekend when I was hit by a truck. I don't know why I became a male villain. You're lucky you're still a girl."

"........."

"I hope Long Aotian ascends to immortality smoothly soon. That way, even if I don't do any more missions, it will still be considered the end, and I can leave..."

Suddenly he froze, meeting Leng Huan's cold, deep gaze, and exclaimed in surprise: "So you don't have a system? How did you end up in this novel world that's on the verge of collapse?"

"........."

Leng Huan also wanted to know why.

The two then began to whisper among themselves, discussing the possible nature of this world.

Wang Chen: "Anyway, no one can know why Long Aotian couldn't think straight," he paused, looked up at the sky, "I'm afraid only..."

Leng Huan also looked up at the sky and slowly raised his friendly middle finger.

System: "Please do not insult the Heavenly Dao, otherwise..."

"Boom!" A rumble of thunder echoed in the sky.

Wang Chen was so frightened that he pressed Leng Huan's hand down.

Leng Huan: "...What did I say?"

Wang Chen: "No!"

Ah……

She gave a cold laugh, expressionlessly shaking off Wang Chen: "Fine, I think you have a point. I'll find out what Long Aotian is missing that's driving him crazy. Let this damn world take its course..."

As he turned around, Leng Huan asked again, "How many years after Long Aotian turned evil?"

Wang Chen thought for a moment, then shook his head regretfully: "Probably thirty, forty, or sixty or seventy years? The plot is all messed up, I can't calculate it..."

Leng Huan suddenly laughed.

Wang Chen felt a chill run down his spine from the laughter. He was startled and asked, "What's wrong?"

Leng Huan turned around, straightened his wide sleeves embroidered with gold, and said, "If it really lasts for several decades, that's about right. Anyway, I'm already in my twenties. Living to seventy or eighty is not a loss."

Having said that, she gracefully departed, leaving Wang Chen frozen in shock.

-

The two were talking in a wide, open area on the back mountain. The sun was hanging over the western hills, and Leng Huan walked towards the setting sun, casting a long shadow behind her as her skirt fluttered in the wind.

What she just said was the worst-case scenario, and she did intend to urge Fu Xun to get things moving quickly. After chatting with Wang Chen for a while, she didn't have any other thoughts, but Leng Huan suddenly understood some things:

This world has its own consciousness, which is the Way of Heaven.

There may be more than one chosen one, but Fu Xun is the most powerful one.

The people in this world are now living, breathing beings, no longer two-dimensional characters completely controlled by the plot.

This world is... naturally evolved.

The ending may be changed.

However, with constant dangers surrounding Long Aotian, she couldn't concentrate on her cultivation and wanted to find a place to cultivate discreetly.

What if he were to tell him directly to go back to his sect and go into seclusion for a thousand or eight hundred years...? Leng Huan was itching to try.

As mentioned before, there is a limited-time secret realm that is about to open, called the White Spring Secret Realm. It opens once every thirty years and lasts for half a year each time. However, the flow of time inside is different from that outside, and it is eight times faster than outside.

Or, you could sneak inside and wait for the next opening time before coming out...

Leng Huan suddenly paused, narrowed his eyes, and saw Fu Xun waiting at the exit of the platform walkway.

"Why are you here? Weren't you busy with something?"

“A disciple told me you were in the back mountain, so I came to check.” Fu Xun lied without changing his expression, glanced at the bell, and smiled: “Tomorrow, my fellow disciples are going to challenge the Golden Core Ranking. Let’s go watch them together.”

Leng Huan nodded. It was indeed time to go and see; her fellow disciples were also cheering her on in the competition.

With the Golden Core Ranking up in the last ten days, Leng Huan jokingly asked, "The Immortal Alliance Conference is held once every ten years. Will you come again next time?"

Ten years is enough time for Fu Xun to reach the Nascent Soul stage. If he has the opportunity, he might even advance directly to the Deity Transformation stage. He thought for a moment and shook his head slightly: "Not necessarily. If you want to come, I can accompany you."

Leng Huan smiled but did not respond.

The two stood side by side in the setting sun, slowly descending the mountain.