129: My will represents the will of heaven, and my luck overcomes destiny!

Blue Star, Containment Department, Seventh Isolation Zone.

A new day began in pure white light.

Sword River Fish sat at the table, expressionless, chewing on tasteless nutrient paste.

He had grown accustomed to this precise, instrument-like rhythm of life.

Eating, writing, being mentally tortured, then returning to his cell to spend a brief darkness in nightmares.

His eyes were hollow, his movements numb, as if his soul had long been extracted, leaving only a body to be manipulated.

Supervisor Bai was quite satisfied with his state.

A tool that had given up resistance was the most useful tool.

"Good morning, Mr. Sword River Fish."

Supervisor Bai smiled as he sat opposite him, pushing a brand new laptop across the table.

"Are you ready for today's inspiration?"

"The readers can't wait to see Emperor Chen Yuan's 'mediocre' performance next."

He deliberately emphasized the word "mediocre," savoring the sting of his words.

Sword River Fish ignored his mockery, silently opened the computer, and logged into the Author's assistant.

A blank document interface popped up, like a mirror waiting to be defiled.

"Today, let's write a scene about 'betrayal'."

Supervisor Bai interlaced his fingers, leaned forward, and began to dictate his meticulously designed "plot."

"Have the girl named Ling Xi in the Joint Squad, out of jealousy for Chen Yuan's love for Ye Ningxue, stab Chen Yuan in the back during a crucial mission."

"This twist is quite good, isn't it?"

"It not only reflects the fragility of Humanity but also brings new hardships to the protagonist, giving the story more depth."

Sword River Fish's fingers hovered over the keyboard, unmoving.

Supervisor Bai's smile remained unchanged; he raised his hand, preparing to tap on the one-way glass.

"No need," Sword River Fish suddenly spoke, his voice hoarse but unusually calm, "I'll write."

Supervisor Bai's movement paused, a flicker of surprise in his eyes behind the lenses.

He leaned back in his chair, watching Sword River Fish with interest, as if admiring an artwork about to be completed.

"It seems you've finally come to your senses. Very good, this will save us a lot of unnecessary time."

Sword River Fish said nothing more, his fingers began to move rapidly across the keyboard.

This time, his eyes were no longer hollow.

In the depths of that dead silence, a faint but incredibly resilient flame ignited.

It was the fire named "hope," and also the fire named "revenge."

On the surface, he completely followed Supervisor Bai's requirements, writing that malicious betrayal plot.

He used the most ornate words to depict Ling Xi's inner struggle and jealousy.

He used the most delicate brushstrokes to portray Chen Yuan's startled and pained expression when he was stabbed in the back.

His writing, as always, was full of infectious power.

It even made Supervisor Bai, who was watching, nod repeatedly, a look of approval on his face.

However, beneath these seemingly "reasonable" plot developments...

Sword River Fish was silently burying a "seed" capable of overturning the entire chessboard, in a way that only he and the higher-dimensional "devil" could understand!

He didn't directly write "Gu"; that would be too obvious.

He replaced the concept of "Gu" with a "parasitic demonic art" from "evil extraterrestrial demons."

[...Just as Ling Xi's dagger was about to pierce Chen Yuan's back.]

[She suddenly saw an incredibly bizarre cicada-wing tattoo appear on Chen Yuan's back, formed by countless illusory threads.]

[The tattoo, like a living thing, gently flapped once.]

[Immediately after, a piece of 'information' that didn't belong to this world, filled with madness and chaos, rushed into her mind like a bursting flood!]

[— 'Extraterrestrial Demonic Path · Parasitic Scroll' !]

[— 'First Turn · Spring and Autumn Cicada: Sacrifice oneself, reverse time, live another life!' ]

[— 'Sixth Turn · Immortal Travel: Anchor karma, cross the void, a thousand miles in an instant!' ]

[— 'Ninth Turn · Humanity Conquers Heaven: My will replaces the heavens! My luck triumphs over destiny!' ]

He glossed over this terrifying "demonic art" as a "background setting."

It was as natural and inconspicuous as introducing some long-lost "legend."

Supervisor Bai saw this text.

But he didn't care.

In his opinion, it was just a little "seasoning" added by the Author to make the "plot" seem more "rich."

After all, which fantasy novel doesn't have a few awesome-sounding "legendary" cultivation techniques that never actually appear?

He didn't know.

While Sword River Fish was writing this text...

He was madly pouring his spiritual power, which had long merged with the "bell," into it!

He was "defining"!

He was using his authority as the "Author" to forcibly implant a "rule" that didn't originally belong to this "story"!

..."Finished writing."

Sword River Fish stopped, turning the computer towards Supervisor Bai.

Supervisor Bai quickly scanned the entire chapter.

Then, he nodded with satisfaction.

"Not bad, very exciting."

"Especially Ling Xi's conflicting emotions of both pain and satisfaction after the betrayal; you depicted them perfectly."

"It seems you have a great talent for being a 'good tool.'"

He stood up, preparing to end today's "work" as usual.

However, just then...

Sword River Fish suddenly spoke.

"Supervisor Bai."

"Hmm?"

..."Can I publish it now?"

Sword River Fish looked up, asking in a tone that was almost "pleading."

..."I haven't seen reader comments in days..."

Supervisor Bai looked at his appearance, full of "expectation" and "humility," and a look of undisguised pity appeared on his face.

Like a high and mighty deity looking down at an ant prostrating at his feet, wagging its tail and begging.

"Of course you can."

He waved his hand, speaking in a tone full of "bestowal."

..."After all, this is your deserved 'reward.'"

Sword River Fish thanked him profusely.

Then, he trembled as he moved the mouse to the button labeled "Publish."

His heart was beating violently.

Succeed or fail.

Life or death.

It all depended on this move!

He took a deep breath, no longer hesitating, and slammed the button!

[Uploading...]

[Undergoing 'World Rule' review...]

[Review passed! Published successfully!]

The moment the four words "Published successfully" popped up!

Sword River Fish instantly activated the "ability" he had rehearsed thousands of times in his mind!

He didn't try the most unstable "Spring and Autumn Cicada."

Nor did he challenge the most mentally taxing "Humanity Conquers Heaven."

He chose the most direct and effective "escape" skill!

— [Immortal Travel]!

Buzz — !!!!

An invisible, formless power from a higher-dimensional space, with the "bell" in his hand as the "singularity," erupted with a roar!

The "coordinates" in his mind, which he had "anchored" countless times with his spiritual power — Wangjia Village, that dilapidated mud house.

In just an instant, an invisible "spatial tunnel" was established between it and the "white room" he was in!

The air around him began to violently twist and distort!

The pure white walls rippled like a water surface into which a stone had been thrown!

"What?!"

The smile on Supervisor Bai's face instantly froze!

He finally realized something was wrong!

"Alarm! Alarm! High-intensity spatial energy fluctuations detected in the Seventh Isolation Zone!"

"Activate the 'Reality Stabilizer Anchor'!!"

A piercing alarm suddenly blared throughout the entire base!

Four metal pillars, inscribed with complex runes, instantly popped out from the four corners of the room!

An even more powerful, colder "rule force"...

Like an invisible giant net, it instantly enveloped the entire room, attempting to forcibly "smooth out" the "spatial tunnel" that was about to form!

Sword River Fish felt as if he was caught between two terrifying, opposing forces, being repeatedly torn apart!

His body was about to be ripped to shreds!

..."Damn it!"

He gritted his teeth, fresh blood flowing from all seven orifices!

He had still underestimated the "technology" of the Containment Department!

The power of the "Reality Stabilizer Anchor" was far stronger than he had imagined!

The "spatial tunnel" established by "Immortal Travel" was collapsing and dissipating at a visible speed!

Failed... Just as this desperate thought flashed through his mind!

He activated his final "trump card"!

— [Spring and Autumn Cicada]!

— [Humanity Conquers Heaven]!

..."My will replaces the heavens!"

..."My luck triumphs over destiny!"

— "Let me, start over!!!"