Simulating the primordial era? That's way too extreme.

Chapter 8 The Divine Eye of Xuandu

"Is it not over yet?"

As the information kept refreshing on the screen, Zhao Si was stunned. He remembered that when the protagonist was taken to the execution platform to be stabbed last time, there were not so many follow-up events. The little celestial being was reset and restarted with just one slash.

After much thought, Zhao Si could only attribute the reason to the certificate. It was probably because the certificate given to him by the demon master had the power to protect his life, intended to protect the younger generation of the demon race from accidents. He just didn't expect the protagonist to make such a heaven-defying statement so soon...

This Kunpeng doesn't seem as despicable as I remembered.

Upon seeing the message, Zhao Si felt a sense of loss, as if she had failed her senior's trust, but she was immediately drawn in by what followed:

Aside from the fact that the protagonist's remaining spiritual essence was taken away by the golden scroll, which was unexpected, everything that happened afterward was within Zhao Si's expectations. Under the deliberate manipulation of the Heavenly Court led by Di Jun, the conflict between demons and humans naturally intensified.

When it reached its peak, the Heavenly Court effortlessly succeeded in exploiting the demon race's legitimate emotions to achieve its goal. The human race suffered a devastating blow, and the remaining people could only hide in the sanctuary provided by the saints, filled with hatred and confusion...

It's always the same ending, and Zhao Si is getting tired of it. But this time, after the main character's death, an even smaller subplot has appeared:

The baby grew up in a human tribe, and at the age of eighteen, you accidentally broke the mystery of your birth, recalling your past life and being overwhelmed with emotion...

You disdain seeking out the Golden Dragon Clan, with whom you've severed ties, and dare not reveal the secret of escaping death from the Demon-Slaying Platform. Your intuition tells you that saving someone from the Demon-Slaying Platform is no easy feat. For the sake of others' good intentions, it's best to keep your secret of being reborn to yourself.

[You have rebuilt your immortal cultivation, recovering from your initial True Immortal level to your previous Celestial Immortal level in just a few years. In the remaining time, you began to travel throughout the sanctuary, observing the human tribes that were accumulating power, to broaden your horizons.]

During this journey, you made a surprising discovery that seems to explain the root of the Heavenly Court's malice towards humanity...

Got it, this is adding new subplots and starting to expand and fill in the gaps in the world-building!

Seeing this, Zhao Si was also very curious:

"Logically speaking, Di Jun, who rules over all the demons in the primordial world, could not be so narrow-minded as to not even tolerate a mere human. His efforts to guide the demons to spontaneously slaughter humans could not simply be because humans are too barbaric."

So what exactly is the extraordinary reason?

Zhao Si watched intently:

Humans were originally barbaric, ignorant of writing and etiquette, and uneducated in morality and culture. Even though the Heavenly Court had conducted a period of education with impure motives, it did not solve this problem.

[But within this sanctuary provided by the Three Pure Ones, you witness a strange scene: the disciples of the Three Pure Ones seem to be all eager to help others. Whenever humanity encounters difficulties, they always appear at just the right time and then kindly lend a helping hand.]

The Shangqing lineage excels in crafting magical artifacts, so its disciples often give away tools and magical implements to humans in various places free of charge.

The Yuqing lineage is renowned for its moral principles, so its disciples often immerse themselves in human tribes, tirelessly explaining the necessity of various moral codes and etiquette, such as the proper relationship between ruler and subject, and the virtue of harmonious marriage.

[The only disciple of the Taiqing sect is Xuandu. He neither gives away magical artifacts nor lectures people on morality and values, but he lives among ordinary humans. Although he doesn't specifically offer help, he never refuses to help if he encounters someone he meets.]

You are utterly perplexed. Why would these disciples of sages disregard status and position to show such...favoritism towards the human race? In the primordial world, you have never witnessed such a scene, where those in positions of power and those in lower positions are living in harmony.

Therefore, you, as a traveler, found Xuan Du hidden among the crowd...

Xuandu?!

Upon hearing this name, Zhao Si almost bit his tongue. After all, this "father" had killed the protagonist twice in previous simulations, and with the Tai Chi diagram, the entire Golden Dragon clan would be wiped out if they were tied together!

The key point is that he is of human origin and about the same age as the protagonist. Logically, the age difference shouldn't be too exaggerated, but the fact is that Xuan Du always manages to wipe out his entire clan with a single move...

It's no wonder he was personally taught by a sage.

Thinking of his father's ruthless record, Zhao Si couldn't help but worry about the protagonist who had finally survived a second life:

"Is it going to be sent again?"

However, perhaps because the protagonist is now human, Xuan Du did not act rudely; on the contrary, he accepted the interview in a very easygoing manner.

You asked Xuandu why a disciple of a sage would lower himself to help the human race, but Xuandu shook his head, believing that you were not yet qualified to understand the mysteries behind it. It wasn't that he looked down on you, but rather that you shouldn't get involved in these matters too early...

[You were very dissatisfied with Xuan Du's rejection, so you chose: (?)]

[A: Realizing he's a noob, he sheepishly changes the subject. B: Revealing his past life identity might have a surprising effect.]

Do we really have the right to choose?

If so.

Sighing, Zhao Si looked at the two options, knowing perfectly well what was going on:

"There's really no good choice. The plot is clearly designed to make me use this extra life to dig out as much information as possible. Choosing A is pointless; only B is an option."

They've all labeled it "may have miraculous effects," so the meaning is self-evident.

Choose B!

[Choose option B, reveal your past life identity, it might have amazing effects!]

[So you told Xuan Du in front of him that you had been taken to the Demon-Slaying Platform for making rebellious remarks. Xuan Du was surprised and suspicious, but after you took out the certificate of merit to prove your identity, Xuan Du's attitude immediately reversed, and he repeatedly called you his "benefactor" and "righteous man"!]

[It turns out that the human race had long since spread your name. People were very grateful to you, the young dragon hero who spoke out for justice and fought for fairness for the human race, only to die tragically at the Demon-Slaying Platform.]

Now, Xuan Du finally stopped hiding it. He hesitated for a moment, then asked you a question: "If you hear this secret, you will die. Are you still willing to hear it?"

You solemnly replied, "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!"

It's clear that the protagonist doesn't really care about life and death anymore, after all, he's been to the Demon-Slaying Platform, so there's no need for him to be afraid of dying.

Xuan Du sighed, but said nothing. He simply placed his hand in front of your eyes, seemingly wiping it indiscriminately, and then led you to an old man who had broken his leg. In front of you, he healed the old man's leg, and the old man thanked him profusely.

Just as you were wondering what was going on, a bright and lustrous golden light suddenly fell from the sky, landing squarely on Xuandu's head.

"What is this?" you asked in surprise.

"Merit," Xuan Du sighed in reply, looking at you with pity.

The next moment, your aura inexplicably became chaotic, and before you could catch your breath, a celestial being had died on the spot…

[You died. A wrong choice led to a wrong ending... or perhaps not a mistake, since being able to live a second life is already a huge bonus.]

[Ding! A gift from an important figure in the Primordial Era has been detected: "The Eye of Dharma from Xuandu." Bind?]

What the hell?! He died after hearing just one sentence?!

Zhao Si didn't react for a moment, but when she did, a new gift message popped up on the screen. Thinking that she might as well take it, Zhao Si clicked to bind it.

[Ding! You have been bound to "The Eye of Dharma from Xuandu"!]

【"The Eye of Dharma from Xuandu": Personally activated by Master Xuandu, a disciple of the Sage Taiqing, for the reincarnation of a dragon hero who had rendered meritorious service to the human race. Binding this item unlocks the "Eye of Merit," allowing one to perceive "Heavenly Merit," which only disciples of sages are qualified to understand and observe. Merit can aid in enlightenment and cultivation, preventing inner demons from arising, purifying thoughts like a spring, and serving as a supreme resource for spiritual practice.】

[Important Note: Merit is a special product issued by the Heavenly Dao specifically to support the protagonist's race. You will receive it by assisting the protagonist in achieving their goals. However, those who are not disciples of sages but attempt to observe merit are trying to discern the Heavenly Dao's inclinations, and will be disliked by the Heavenly Dao and die a violent death. Be very careful!]

The next moment, two golden beams of light flew out from the phone screen and landed in Zhao Si's left and right eyes. His divine eyes opened, and another perspective unfolded before Zhao Si's eyes...

"What the hell? You scared me!"

Zhao Si was initially intimidated by the "Precautions for the Eye of Dharma," and then he was startled by the golden light that suddenly shone into his eyes. He almost thought he was going to die, but after a while, nothing changed.

Meow?

The chubby orange cat, who had been lying asleep nearby, was woken up by its owner's sudden outburst. It meowed unhappily, seemingly complaining about its unreliable new owner.

"You can keep sleeping, this is none of your business."

Speechless, Zhao Si reached out and stroked the fat cat's head. The comfortable feeling of being petted made it purr contentedly...

Just then, a golden light descended from the sky and landed right on Zhao Si's head. The entire process of the golden light descending was clearly reflected in his eyes!

"Golden light? Merit?"

The race that is the protagonist of heaven and earth?

A sudden chill ran through Zhao Si, who was dumbfounded. Staring at the comfortable, fat cat, she glanced at the "Important Notes" on her phone screen, and a bad premonition arose...

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(End of this chapter)