As if time itself had been replicated.
When Xu Xi carried the utterly exhausted princess on his back and returned to the courtyard,
a cold and solitary figure stood in the snowstorm, waiting at the entrance.
"Brother,"
she smiled, her smile radiant, claiming she wanted to spar with the exhausted princess.
"Brother, don't worry, we'll stop at the appropriate point."
After saying this,
Xu Moli forcibly dragged Wu Yingxue away, disappearing into the night, their destination unknown.
Xu Xi only remembered that the stars that night were exceptionally dazzling, and the courtyard was eerily quiet, with the witch and the mechanized servant nowhere to be seen.
"It feels..."
"a bit too quiet, almost unnerving."
The next day,
his sister and the princess returned from their sparring session, shaking hands amicably, showing affection and camaraderie.
The missing witch and mechanized servant were back as usual, preparing breakfast without a hint of anything unusual.
"What a peaceful and wonderful life,"
Xu Xi remarked.
…………
Time began to flow faster.
Supernatural beings.
Boundary Ruins.
Spiritual Energy Revival.
The fusion of multiple worlds made Earth's winter particularly lively, and even the snow-filled skies seemed brighter.
Thanks to the expansion of the Supernatural United Bureau and the presence of several supreme beings,
Earth's ascension process remained remarkably stable,
flourishing with vitality.
In the beginning, Xu Xi would intervene periodically to prevent the increasing Boundary Ruins from harming innocents.
Now, the surge of new supernatural beings had gradually taken over his duties, allowing Xu Xi more time to focus on his own cultivation and spend time with the girls.
"Absorbing spiritual energy for longevity."
"Connecting with the divine world."
"Refining the essence of the body."
"On the path of essence, energy, and spirit, augmented by a higher-dimensional perspective, I suppose I can now be considered a prodigious genius in a certain sense."
In the dim and quiet cultivation chamber within the courtyard,
Xu Xi sat cross-legged.
He opened his palm, and various powers intertwined—cultivator's spiritual energy, a mage's mental power, and a martial artist's vital energy.
The five elements converged, mutually generating and restraining one another.
The myriad elements, the roots of natural laws.
Refining vital energy internally, forming a self-contained world.
With the strongest magical mental power at its core, spiritual energy and vital energy spiraled together, converging toward a single profound point.
Deeper, gathering, and then bursting forth with ultimate radiance.
It was a miracle born from the fusion of three supernatural systems, standing on a higher-dimensional plane, infinitely bright, infinitely vast, and amplified by multiple supreme blessings.
How strong was it?
Xu Xi didn't know.
"Probably strong enough to crush Krisha effortlessly," he mused, stroking his chin.
"Three thousand paths, all leading to Rome."
"No matter the system, all paths ultimately converge, though the trajectory of development influences one's strengths."
"Now, I embody the strengths of cultivation, magic, martial arts, and technology."
"If I continue to grow stronger like this, what will my future hold…"
In the cultivation chamber,
his outstretched fingers slowly clenched into a fist.
The dazzling point, a convergence of multiple great powers, dissipated in his palm.
Just as it had appeared in silence, it vanished without a sound.
Remnants of elemental energy drifted in the air,
dreamlike and multicolored, as spiritual energy and vital energy returned to Xu Xi's body.
Xu Xi gazed at this mesmerizing scene, his mind filled with visions of possible futures—some where his paths clashed, halting his progress, and others where they complemented each other, propelling him toward eternal supremacy.
"Beyond the Immortal Emperor, the Supreme Deity, the Great Dao of Martial Arts."
"Hmm, quite tempting indeed."
Xu Xi clicked his tongue.
Under the bright light, he examined his ten fingers.
Finally, he shook his head.
Whether he could become supreme, whether he could reach the end of the myriad realms, Xu Xi didn't particularly care.
As long as his strength was sufficient, especially with the girls by his side.
As for lifespan, Xu Xi had no worries either, as the supreme crown had already granted him eternal existence.
"I lack nothing now."
"Rather than pursuing greater strength, I'm more curious about where the simulator came from."
Xu Xi stood up.
He pushed open the door to the cultivation chamber.
Walking along the quiet corridor, he made his way to his study.
He sat at the desk by the window, habitually picking up a brush to record his thoughts. The soft scratching of the brush filled the room as he noted the progress of his recent cultivation.
This was both self-reflection and a summary.
"Master, the weather has turned cold recently. Please take care of your health."
A calm voice came from behind, but unlike the witch's emptiness, this voice carried a hint of emotion and silent concern.
Tap—
A soft sound followed.
A cup of steaming water was gently placed on Xu Xi's desk.
"Thank you, I'll be careful."
Though he thought that as a god blessed with supreme favor, he wouldn't fall ill like a mortal,
Xu Xi still thanked the person. "Thank you, Ailei."
Sunlight streamed through the study window, falling on the mechanized servant's shoulders as she bent slightly, lowering her posture.
Her delicate hair, almost translucent, merged with the golden rays of light.
"Thank you for your praise. Ailei is happy to serve you."
Elegant.
And loyal.
Looking at Ailei like this, Xu Xi couldn't help but recall the bits and pieces from the fourth simulation.
He chuckled lightly and asked the machine servant how she was doing on Earth and if there was anything she was not accustomed to.
In the simulation.
The federal planet was in a state of wasteland, with no other intelligent life forms.
The universe was filled with enemies everywhere.
Until the end of the simulation, the only person Ailei had talked to and known was Xu Xi.
So, Xu Xi was worried that the machine servant might not be used to life on Earth.
"Please rest assured, I am in good condition."
Xu Xi slowly sipped the hot tea, listening to the loyal machine servant recount what she had done since arriving on Earth.
"Preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner for you."
"Feeding the fish in the pond for you."
"Judging malicious predator civilizations to ensure your safety."
"At the same time, suppressing the unruly supernaturals for you."
Unruly supernaturals?
Xu Xi felt something was off.
However, it seemed that the machine servant didn't need his concern. Her life was fulfilling, and her routine was orderly, with nothing to worry about.
"Then I am relieved," he said with a smile.
After finishing the hot tea prepared by the machine servant, Xu Xi began recording his cultivation progress again, while the cup was taken away by the machine servant.
She silently gazed at Xu Xi for a moment before leaving the room.
When Xu Xi finished his work.
He put down the pen and paper.
His gaze turned to the courtyard outside the window.
He noticed that in the desolate winter courtyard, the machine servant and the witch stood on either side.
One was tending to the blue-purple meteor flowers.
The other was caring for the dragon blood grass irrigated with dragon blood.
The scene was harmonious and peaceful.
No signs of conflict could be seen.
"Indeed, I was just scaring myself before. Krisha and Ailei are getting along quite well."
Xu Xi took a deep breath of the cold air, a smile appearing on his face.
Calculating the time.
There was still some time before the New Year.
However, it might be a good idea to start preparing early.