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The White Emperor looked at the youth before him, a smile appearing on his face. "Your state of mind is better than I imagined."

Fang Bai pondered for a moment, then replied, "Senior is also a bit different from what I imagined."

The White Emperor raised an eyebrow. "Oh? How so?"

Fang Bai said seriously, "I thought a powerhouse like Senior would definitely have a very high-and-mighty air, but you give me the feeling of being very easygoing."

Hearing this, the White Emperor chuckled. "Perhaps that's just my personality, or perhaps, you haven't seen my brutal side."

Fang Bai looked hesitant, as if he wanted to say something.

The White Emperor smiled. "If you have something to ask, just ask."

Fang Bai asked, "Senior, why did you choose me?"

The White Emperor said with a beaming smile, "Because you are the child of destiny."

Fang Bai's lip twitched. "I don't believe in fate."

The White Emperor shook his head. "Fate is a curious thing; sometimes, you can't help but believe it."

Fang Bai stared at him and asked, "Is the reason I was able to come to this world because of Senior?"

The White Emperor nodded. "That is part of the reason."

Fang Bai sighed. "It seems I've been a chess piece from the very beginning."

The White Emperor laughed. "Though what you say is true, haven't you been enjoying yourself?"

Fang Bai shrugged. "Alright, I admit you're right, but that's a bit hurtful."

The White Emperor looked up slightly toward the depths of the void and said slowly, "All living beings are chess pieces; they just play different roles."

"Little guy, I know what you're thinking, and I can give you a clearer answer. First, you are not my reincarnation. However, there is indeed a connection of karma between us, but you are still yourself."

"Secondly, the System inside you was not created by my hand. Of course, I did leave some measures within you, which will only bring you benefits and no harm."

As the White Emperor explained, Fang Bai's expression finally softened.

He had to admit that the other party understood him and knew exactly what he was confused about.

And this answer was undoubtedly the best possible outcome for him!

He, Fang Bai, was not anyone's reincarnation! He was himself!

It was just that some of the power of the man before him remained in his body!

Although this fact remained to be verified, Fang Bai believed it.

After all, a powerhouse like the White Emperor would likely disdain lying.

Fang Bai then asked again, "Senior, they say I am the child of destiny. Is that true?"

The White Emperor looked him over and then smiled. "Yes."

Fang Bai immediately broke into a smile. "So that means I'm very hard to kill?"

"No, no, no. A child of destiny simply has stronger providence than others; it doesn't mean you can't die. For example, right now, if I wanted to kill you, you would die."

The White Emperor said with a faint smile.

"Uh..."

Fang Bai was somewhat speechless. It seemed this 'child of destiny' status wasn't of much use!

"Little guy, you've already been targeted by those fellows from the Demon Race. You don't have much time left."

The White Emperor suddenly spoke, saying, "You could be said to be the future of the Human Race. Therefore, you must quicken your pace."

Fang Bai frowned. "Are the powerhouses of the Demon Race really that terrifying?"

The White Emperor said meaningfully, "The Demon Race isn't terrifying. What's terrifying is... the unknown!"

The unknown?

Fang Bai frowned, somewhat puzzled.

The White Emperor's gaze turned deep as he asked, "Have you heard this saying?"

"What?"

The White Emperor said seriously, "Invincible under heaven, enemies come from the heavens. Invincible in the heavens, enemies come from beyond the realm..."

Fang Bai's lip twitched violently. "So you're saying we're at the lowest level of civilization?"

The White Emperor laughed. "From the current perspective, that's correct."

Fang Bai felt a bit of a headache. He had thought the Demon Race was the Human Race's greatest enemy, but now he was being told there were even stronger races... Dammit!

How was he supposed to play this game!

The White Emperor said, "Cultivate diligently. You all don't have much time. However, I believe in you, and we believe in you."

Fang Bai looked at him in surprise. "We?"

The White Emperor chuckled. "You will know in the future."

Fang Bai took a deep breath and then asked, "Senior, can I still return to my original world?"

The White Emperor nodded. "Naturally, once your strength is sufficient."

Fang Bai hurriedly asked, "How strong?"

The White Emperor gave a mysterious smile. "Just a tiny bit stronger than the Ninth Rank."

Fang Bai: ...Surpassing the Ninth Rank and breaking the rules of this world?

Fang Bai's gaze fell on the White Emperor as he asked curiously, "Is Senior that kind of powerhouse?"

The White Emperor nodded with a smile. "You could say that."

Fang Bai fell silent. He was only at the Eighth Rank now, and there was still a long way to go to the Ninth Rank.

To reach beyond the Ninth Rank, he would probably have to wipe out the entire Demon Race!

It seemed the Demon Race absolutely had to be destroyed!

The White Emperor's figure began to grow illusory.

He said, "My time is running out. Do you have anything else to ask?"

Fang Bai hurriedly said, "Senior, since you've finally made an appearance, do you have any inheritance to leave for this junior? Like some Demon God Cores, divine pills, or miraculous medicines?"

The White Emperor was startled, then shook his head with a laugh. "Then I must disappoint you. Right now, I am truly penniless."

Fang Bai: ...The White Emperor chuckled, then reached out and tapped a finger against the center of Fang Bai's brow.

He smiled and said, "I've left a bit of power in your body. It will reduce the thickness of your bottlenecks when you break through. You... just focus on using your cheats."

Fang Bai's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Thank you, Senior!"

A hint of a smile appeared in the White Emperor's eyes. "Keep it up. For the Human Race, and so you can return home soon."

After saying that, the White Emperor's figure completely dissipated.

Fang Bai stared blankly at the spot where he had vanished, then murmured softly, "I haven't even become invincible under heaven yet, and the map has already been refreshed?"

As the White Emperor's power completely faded, Fang Bai's aura also grew weak.

He had used a secret technique earlier, and the side effects were still there.

Fang Bai pulled out several medicinal pills and tossed them all into his mouth.

As the medicine took effect, Fang Bai's injuries began to recover rapidly.

"System, are you there?"

【Host, I am here.】

The System's response rang out.

Fang Bai rubbed his chin and asked, "Since you aren't an avatar of the White Emperor, who created you?"

System: 【Host, I apologize. The System cannot answer that for you.】

Fang Bai frowned. "Why?"

The System said: 【The Host is currently unable to bear His karma, so I cannot say.】

Karma... Fang Bai felt a bit of a headache. In the end, it was because he was still too weak.

"Fine. In that case, I'll break through as soon as possible and reach the realm Senior mentioned... By the way, System, after I break through to the Ninth Rank, will you be unable to keep up with my pace?"

Fang Bai asked on a whim.

【As of now, there is no precedent for that. Host, please continue to work hard!】

Fang Bai's eyes narrowed.

It seemed he wasn't the only one who possessed a System!