255: Basilica of the Holy Nativity

“Hmm... Actually, that's not a problem.”

Lin Sheng realized he didn't need to use the system's "10 Break Points to bring 1 person" function.

Because he had his own small world.

When he went over just now, he also perceived his own body, and at that time, he could indeed bring people out from the small world.

“If I need you, I'll just bring you over with my small world.”

However...

The system's function would also arrange NPC identities for them, making their existence in that world more traceable.

What Lin Sheng was thinking now was.

He could bring his own women directly, but for Chu Tianze and other Heavenly Mandated Protagonists, he could use the system's function.

Perhaps their identities might even be useful.

Moonlight spilled down.

Casting dappled light and shadow on the tender grass.

Sheng Long'er and the others had no objections; they had always followed Lin Sheng's lead.

Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew past.

The spirit tree behind them rustled, its leaf shadows dancing.

Lin Sheng turned back and saw a blurry, graceful figure standing beneath the tree, her appearance unclear.

“Li Lianer?”

“It's me.”

Sheng Long'er and the others turned back, curious about this new "sister"—though they weren't sure yet if they would become sisters, according to the pattern, it was highly likely.

“I heard what you just said.”

Li Lianer stood in the shadows and said, “Let me enter your small world too. I want to go with you, and I want to break through to a higher level.”

“Alright.”

Lin Sheng had no reason to refuse: “It just so happens that the next time I go in, I might stay longer. If I come back midway, you can stay there first.”

“Okay.”

The shadow under the tree transformed into a black figure and submerged into his body.

......

The next day.

Lin Sheng entered the game at eight in the morning, as if clocking in for work.

He closed and opened his eyes.

What came into view was the vast crowd of players under the bright sunlight ahead.

“Holy crap! This game really lets you travel freely!”

“Let me tell you! My uncle's son's friend's sister dug up a sapling and took it back, and do you know what happened? That sapling grew incredibly fast as soon as it was back, bearing fruit in ten minutes! Eating it gives you immense strength!”

“I heard that the strength gained here can be brought back? I want to find a master! I want to find a master!”

“This is our players' initial spawn point and resurrection point, right? It's so big and magnificent.”

“Who knows where we go to fight monsters and level up...”

Huh!?

Why am I here?

Lin Sheng scanned the entire area and then carefully looked at his location.

—He was standing at the entrance of a magnificent, golden temple. The temple was supported by countless large white jade pillars, its roof about a hundred meters off the ground, adorned with exquisite patterns.

Looking around at the temple behind him, he saw countless statues of figures and divine beasts inside.

The high walls were also adorned with numerous lifelike murals, clearly depicting a segment of awe-inspiring history.

‘System.’

Lin Sheng was puzzled as to why he was here, so he asked in his mind: ‘I logged off from the Zhou Family ancestral land last time. Shouldn't I be in the Zhou Family ancestral land when I enter this time? Why am I here?’

【Responding to Host.】

【You were in a special opening scene last time. After it ended, you were sent back.】

【This is where you normally spawn after entering the game.】

The explanation was concise.

And as the system text gradually faded, Lin Sheng noticed a line of fading blue text diagonally above his line of sight.

[Current Location: ~Saint Descent Hall~]

This line of text was exactly like the map name display shown to players after entering a game map.

‘It seems this Saint Descent Hall is the name of this temple.’

Lin Sheng felt a little puzzled at this moment.

He knew his current identity was an NPC.

Then...

Why could he see information that only players could see? It was the same during the opening animation last time; among so many NPCs present, only he could hear the players' voices.

It was as if he also had some player functions.

“Look! Isn't that the handsome guy in white from the opening animation! Why is he here!?”

“Huh? It really is him! Why didn't I see him just now?”

“Holy crap! He's really that handsome! I came today just for him after watching those videos posted online!”

Some players discovered Lin Sheng.

In an instant, the news spread like wildfire, and a large number of players swarmed towards him, all wanting to see who this young man was who had displayed such a powerful demeanor in the opening animation.

Seeing so many people surrounding him.

Lin Sheng quietly drew a circle around himself, preventing these ordinary little players who hadn't yet embarked on the path of cultivation from getting within two meters of him.

Upon discovering they couldn't get any closer, the players started chattering excitedly.

“Immortal! Can I become your disciple here?”

“Hey, what kind of NPC do you think this is?”

“Just use the game's built-in 'Heavenly Eye Skill' and you'll know... Holy crap! Except for the name, it's all question marks! All I know is a name!”

“It was clear from the opening animation, this guy has a high status. I wonder if he can trigger some special plot...”

Don't mention it.

Lin Sheng himself was quite curious whether he had any quest-giving abilities besides his boss identity.

After all, when he used to play games.

It wasn't uncommon for some NPCs, such as the Village Chief, to give players quests at first, only to later turn out to be the novice village boss.

However, he searched high and low and couldn't find any option to issue quests.

Confused.

He was uncharacteristically puzzled about where he should go and what he should do.

Just then.

A celestial crane flew from the horizon in the distance. Standing on the crane's back was a black-haired woman in a flowing white dress, with a graceful figure and holding a whisk.

Her jet-black hair was tied into a ponytail that hung down naturally, the ends swaying in the wind.

Her eyes were covered by a pure white silk scarf, which accentuated her high, exquisite nose and slightly rosy, alluring lips.

“Wow! Look! An immortal maiden!”

The players' attention was instantly drawn to this immortal maiden.

They watched as she landed directly in front of Lin Sheng, descending gracefully with an ethereal aura.

“My Lord.”

As soon as this woman arrived, she called Lin Sheng "My Lord," causing him to immediately investigate her.

[Name]: Lin Moxuan

[Realm]: Twenty-sixth Realm, Tenth Layer

[Personal Profile]: On the surface, she is a follower of the new Heaven Holder of Man Xian Heaven, "Lin Sheng". In reality, she is a chess piece sent by Myriad Immortal Empress to monitor Lin Sheng. She possesses a "Pure Heart of the Clear Mirror", which allows her to easily know the thoughts in others' hearts. During the monitoring period, her heart is tormented because her nature is pure and kind, and she is not good at lying.

Hmm?

Sent by Myriad Immortal Empress to monitor me?

Lin Sheng frowned, his mind filled with numerous questions.

Who is Myriad Immortal Empress?

Why is she monitoring him?

And what exactly is Man Xian Heaven? A major power?

So many questions needed to be clarified, so Lin Sheng didn't waste any words and asked directly: “What are you here for?”