I Reloaded the Save File! [Transmigration] - Chapter 62

In the eyes of a Spirit Transformation cultivator, a Nascent Soul cultivator was an ant that could be crushed at will. Whether in the initial or late Nascent Soul stage, they were all the same in his eyes—one move was enough to deal with them.

Zuo Wuyi forcibly awakened a part of her demonic bloodline using the blood-red crystal and the System’s energy. However, because the surroundings were filled with spiritual energy, there wasn’t enough time to convert the spiritual energy into usable demonic energy, so her time was very limited.

[Host, there are only eight minutes left. Come on, Host!] As the System bound to Zuo Wuyi, if Zuo Wuyi were harmed, the System would also be severely damaged.

“Do you have any data on the opponent?” Zuo Wuyi asked the System, even as another scar appeared on her arm.

[Host, please wait a moment. The System is searching for relevant data!] The System was operating at almost full capacity. After about three seconds, it summarized all the data.

[Found it. The System is transmitting data! Please prepare to receive it!] The System said, directly synchronizing the information it found to Zuo Wuyi’s Sea of Consciousness.

Zuo Wuyi froze upon seeing the so-called data, causing her to react a step late, and a bloody cut appeared on her face.

“So it’s him,” Zuo Wuyi gripped her sword tighter. If she hadn’t known this, she might have run away if possible, but now that she knew, she had to kill him!

“System, help me protect my dantian,” Zuo Wuyi said, placing her hand on her chest and directly drawing out three drops of her heart’s blood.

[Host, please be careful! The System’s energy is low!] The System’s voice was almost pleading. It really didn’t want to be melted down and reforged after a mission failure.

“Don’t worry, I won’t die.” Zuo Wuyi immediately infused the heart’s blood into the demonic sword in her hand. The sword’s energy surged, maximizing the demonic energy’s corrosive ability, and quickly consumed the surrounding spiritual energy.

“You are a demon!” The Spirit Transformation cultivator finally recognized her. This terrifying corrosive ability definitely belonged to a demon, and one with a high-grade bloodline at that.

“Congratulations, you guessed correctly. It’s not a loss for me to take a Spirit Transformation cultivator down with me before I die!” Zuo Wuyi spat out a mouthful of blood and charged at him with her sword.

She wants to take me down with her? Is she planning to self-detonate?

The Spirit Transformation cultivator hesitated. The self-detonation of a Nascent Soul cultivator would at most injure him, but if a Nascent Soul-stage demon self-detonated, no matter how much he defended himself, he would still be injured and corroded by the demonic energy.

After weighing the pros and cons, the Spirit Transformation cultivator chose to temporarily retreat. Demonic energy was something one could not be contaminated by. If he was contaminated, his cultivation would likely regress significantly.

Most importantly, if he was corroded by demonic energy, he would never be able to obtain his Master’s inheritance for the rest of his life. Even if he killed all of his Master’s descendants, the result would be the same.

He retreated! Seeing the Spirit Transformation cultivator’s movement, Zuo Wuyi breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed she had made the right gamble.

“System, help me speed up. I only have one chance!” Zuo Wuyi gripped her sword, locking her gaze on the enemy’s dantian.

She had used almost everything she could. This attack had to succeed!

Mo Xiao, who had just planned to start cultivating, suddenly felt a pang in her heart. She clutched her chest and subconsciously looked around.

“Just cultivate at ease. The only living beings here are you and me,” the ancient tree spirit said in a relaxed tone. “If you think ten years is not enough time, I can give you longer. Just come and challenge me when you are ready.”

“Ten years?” Mo Xiao instinctively looked at her palm, feeling as though she had overlooked something.

“Yes. If you change your mind and decide to cultivate for a hundred years and then leave, I have no objection,” The ancient tree spirit seemed very easy to talk to, constantly encouraging Mo Xiao to start cultivating.

No, this isn’t right. The conditions seemed too favorable. If this was truly the inheritance left by a powerful figure, could this method really select a successor?

“What’s wrong? Do you have any concerns?” the ancient tree spirit asked.

Mo Xiao stood up from the ground, drawing her sword. “I want to challenge you, right now.”

“Now?” The ancient tree spirit seemed slightly surprised by Mo Xiao’s decision. It took a while before it replied, “Are you sure? I’ll be honest with you. My cultivation is comparable to your middle Spirit Transformation stage cultivators. You only have one chance to challenge me.”

“Whether I succeed or not, I can leave the Secret Realm once the challenge is over, correct?” Mo Xiao asked, her gaze suddenly becoming firm.

The ancient tree spirit shook its leaves, its tone becoming somewhat strange. “Yes, but there is also a minimum time for the challenge. If you can’t even withstand my attack for a quarter of an hour, you won’t be worth releasing.”

“Good.” Mo Xiao did not miss the change in the ancient tree spirit’s attitude. After uttering this word, she immediately drew her sword and charged forward.

The spiritual energy in this place was dense enough for her to absorb it while fighting. If her suspicion was unnecessary, then she would let her cultivation improve through actual combat.

“Honestly, you are the first person I’ve met who doesn’t seize the opportunity to cultivate,” Saying this, the ancient tree spirit transformed from its original shape into a green giant about three meters tall, effortlessly dodging Mo Xiao’s attack.

“What a pity. I wanted you to absorb more spiritual energy so I could eat for longer,” The ancient tree spirit sighed, then opened its mouth, nearly five meters high, intending to swallow Mo Xiao in one gulp.

Shit, Mo Xiao cursed inwardly. This ancient tree spirit wasn’t playing by the rules! A three-meter-tall body, but a five-meter-tall mouth?

Seeing herself about to charge into the ancient tree spirit’s mouth, Mo Xiao went all-in, directly condensing spiritual energy at the tip of her sword, aiming to pierce the ancient tree spirit.

Mo Xiao’s idea was good. If she successfully pierced the ancient tree spirit, she would have won half the battle.

But unfortunately, as an ancient tree that had existed for an unknown number of years, its defensive power was even better than its offensive power. Mo Xiao’s attack only caused it a sting, but no injury.

Mo Xiao’s vision went dark. Feeling the cramped space pressing in on her, she knew her attack had failed.

“Slowly enjoy your final moments,” After swallowing Mo Xiao, the ancient tree spirit let out a satisfied burp and returned to its original form.

Soon, Mo Xiao felt corrosive liquid being secreted all around her. If not for the defensive robe given to her by her Master, she would have been completely corroded by now.

Mo Xiao was not panicked. Finding that the ancient tree’s method of dealing with her was only this corrosive liquid, she calmly took out a large pile of spirit stones from her storage space, directly enclosing herself with them, physically isolating herself from the corrosive liquid.

The ancient tree spirit sensed Mo Xiao’s actions, but it didn’t react because spirit stones were also a form of food for it; it could gain power from them.

Mo Xiao originally planned a war of attrition, relying on her accumulated spirit stones to gradually break through the ancient tree spirit’s defenses. However, a constant bad feeling persisted in her heart, as if she would miss something if she wasted time.

Guided by intuition, Mo Xiao dared not waste a single moment, condensing all her spiritual energy into every attack. At the same time, her spirit stones were being consumed rapidly.

At first, Mo Xiao’s attacks were merely a tickle to the ancient tree spirit, only making it uncomfortable. But it wasn’t long before the ancient tree spirit began to feel a sharp pain.

As time passed, this stinging sensation intensified, causing it to howl in agony.

“I won’t bother you anymore! I’ll let you out. Just leave the Secret Realm immediately!” The ancient tree spirit said, its leaves rustling and falling.

Mo Xiao remained silent, continuing to hone her sword intent. The speed at which she absorbed spiritual energy grew faster, and the interval between her sword strikes grew shorter.

Pfft— On Mo Xiao’s three hundred and seventy-eighth sword strike, a new hole appeared on the ancient tree spirit’s body.

The ancient tree spirit trembled more violently. It wanted to spit Mo Xiao out rather than let her wreak havoc inside its body.

Mo Xiao hesitated. If she continued at this rate, it would only be a matter of time before she completely broke through the ancient tree’s defenses.

“I forgot to tell you, the perception of time here is different from the outside! You might think you’ve only been here for a year, but a hundred years have actually passed!” Seeing Mo Xiao stubbornly refusing to come out, the ancient tree spirit had no choice but to reveal the strange nature of the Secret Realm.

One year equals one hundred years? That means slowing down one’s perception by a hundredfold? The heart-pounding feeling deep in her heart continuously urged Mo Xiao to choose the fastest way to escape.

Mo Xiao closed her eyes. When the ancient tree spirit tried to spit her out again, she didn’t resist, immediately escaping.

“Tell me how to find my companions,” Mo Xiao opened her eyes. The long-awaited light re-entered her pupils.

“I told you, I am only the owner of this one section of the Secret Realm. I can’t manage the affairs of the other sections,” the ancient tree spirit said in exasperation.

After all these years, Mo Xiao was the first cultivator it couldn’t digest. The ancient tree spirit, silently nursing its wounds, felt very frustrated. Although its defense was high, the methods it could use were limited.

According to previous practice, most cultivators would spend some time cultivating here before challenging it. It was well-known that cultivating made one lose track of time. Many cultivators immersed themselves in the rich spiritual energy, remaining in meditation for decades.

The ancient tree would take advantage of this time to silently swallow them. For stronger cultivators, a few decades were enough to exhaust their lifespans. After watching them turn to dust, the ancient tree spirit would settle for absorbing the spiritual energy released upon their demise as food.

“If I kill you, will this Secret Realm disappear?” Mo Xiao asked, beginning to condense sword intent at the tip of her sword.

Seeing Mo Xiao’s movement, the ancient tree instinctively shuddered. “No, I’ll let you out. I’ll send you back to the main hall, and you can go wherever you want.”

The ancient tree was afraid of death. Fighting Mo Xiao head-on would only end badly for itself. Instead of clashing with her, it was better to wait for the next wave of cultivators.

After making Mo Xiao swear not to harm it, the ancient tree reluctantly opened the passage and watched Mo Xiao leave the Secret Realm.

“I am the easiest master to deal with among the four Secret Realms. If you had gone to another section, you might not have even survived,”

This was the last thing the ancient tree spirit said to Mo Xiao. Looking at the familiar main hall, Mo Xiao said nothing, directly twisting the pillar and opening the passage Zuo Wuyi had chosen.

[System, how much time has passed?] Zuo Wuyi lay flat in the snow, breathing slowly.

[Host, you have been lying down for over two hundred days…] The System was silent for a moment. [According to the System’s calculation, the Host’s life force has reached the point of exhaustion. You can only sustain [life] for a maximum of…]

“How long can I sustain myself? Why did you stop talking?” Zuo Wuyi asked. Only a tiny bit of demonic energy remained in her meridians, just enough to maintain the function of her body.

Zuo Wuyi was in a dilemma now. Her meridians were incredibly fragile after being subjected to the demonic energy surge. If she wanted to re-absorb spiritual energy, she had to disperse all the demonic energy.

But the demonic energy was currently what was sustaining her life. If she dispersed it, she would likely die before she could absorb any spiritual energy.

[Host, you have a maximum of five days left…] The System’s voice was somewhat low. [I apologize, the System no longer has the energy to provide to the Host.]

“I can’t blame you. I was careless. That person was truly difficult to deal with,” Zuo Wuyi lamented.

She had thought she could use some minor tricks to kill the person. But the opponent was also a ruthless character, self-detonating his body, determined to take her down with him even in death.

Protected by the System, she barely survived the explosion, but she was completely incapacitated.

“It wasn’t a total loss. As long as he is dead, his despicable son won’t be born, and Eldest Senior Sister won’t be harmed by him,” Zuo Wuyi said, slowly sighing in her heart.

“System, if I die, can I go back?” Zuo Wuyi asked.

The System fell silent. After a long time, it finally gave an answer. [No. Furthermore, after the Host dies, the world’s consciousness will favor Xuan Min…]

“Huh? What does that mean?” Zuo Wuyi was stunned. She didn’t understand what the System was saying.

[Xuan Min will become the Child of Destiny. Someone will take your place to continue the storyline…]

“Who will take my place?” Zuo Wuyi asked, a sense of foreboding settling in her heart.

[Based on prediction, it will most likely be Mo Xiao…]

Zuo Wuyi was silent for a long time. Her previously motionless body began to respond. Using all her strength, her index finger began to tremble slightly.

What kind of trash is Xuan Min? If he dares to lay a hand on Mo Xiao, I will tear him to shreds even if I become a ghost!!!