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A few weeks later, Master Windu found Li Rui, who was engrossed in "The Sith Chronicles" at the library.

"The committee wants to see you," he said. "We have some disagreements regarding the handling of Anakin Skywalker."

Li Rui closed the book and followed Master Windu to the Jedi Council Round Hall.

The twelve Jedi Masters sat in a circle, the atmosphere solemn.

Master Yoda gestured for Li Rui to sit at the speaking seat in the center of the circle.

"young people."

The speaker was Master Ki-Adi-Mundi, his unusually long head tilted slightly forward. "You changed the fate of the galaxy, but you also brought new problems: Anakin Skywalker, this 'Chosen One,' how should we deal with him?"

Li Rui raised an eyebrow: "I thought the problem was solved. Palpatine is dead, and no one will tempt him to the dark side."

"The problem is not the temptation of the dark side."

Mace Windu said in a deep voice, "The problem lies with him. We've been observing him for three months—his emotions are too intense; his feelings for Senator Amidala have affected his training. Jedi rules forbid love, but Anakin… he can't do it."

Li Rui looked around: "So what are you all struggling with? Are you forcing him to suppress his emotions and become a 'qualified' Jedi, or are you letting him go free and live the life he wants?"

Silence fell over the rotunda.

"Forced relationships are never sweet."

Li Rui used a Chinese proverb, but seeing the masters' confused expressions, he switched to the Galactic Common Language: "Forcing things will not yield good results. Anakin Skywalker is destined not to be a traditional Jedi Knight—either you change the rules to suit him, or you let him go."

"The Jedi Code has stood the test of time for thousands of years," Master Prokone shook his head, "and cannot be changed because of one person."

"Then let him go." Li Rui shrugged. "Let him go to Naboo with Amidala, get married, have children, and live a peaceful life. The galaxy has lost one Jedi Knight, but gained a happy family—it's a good deal."

The masters began to whisper among themselves.

Master Yoda closed his eyes in deep thought, and ripples of the Force rippled around him.

"The voting agenda," Master Yoda finally began. "Those who agree to Anakin Skywalker's voluntary departure from the Jedi Order, raise your hands."

He was the first to raise his hand.

Master Wendu hesitated for a moment, then raised his hand as well.

Then, one, two... all twelve masters raised their hands.

Master Yoda pressed the communication button: "Obi-Wan, bring your apprentice in."

A few minutes later, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker entered the Round Room. The young apprentice was pale, clearly having sensed the committee's decision through the Force.

"Anakin Skywalker," Master Yoda said slowly, "after deliberation by the entire Jedi Council, we have made the following decision: You are permitted to voluntarily leave the Jedi Order, effective immediately. You may keep your lightsaber as... a memento of this experience."

"No!" Obi-Wan cried out, "This is too hasty! Anakin still has potential, he needs guidance, he needs—"

"Master," Anakin interrupted him softly, his voice trembling slightly, "thank you for fighting for me. But... perhaps this is better."

Obi-Wan stared at his apprentice in disbelief. Anakin avoided his gaze, looking down at the floor.

Master Yoda looked at Li Rui and gestured for him to explain.

Li Rui cleared his throat: "Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, there are some things you should know."

He recounted what he knew of the "future"—a future where Anakin fell to the dark side, became Darth Vader, nearly wiped out the Jedi, and plunged the galaxy into a dark era of tyrannical rule.

Anakin turned pale, his fingers gripping the hem of his clothes tightly. Obi-Wan Kenobi was too shocked to speak.

"...Therefore, letting Anakin leave might be the best option."

Li Rui concluded, "Without Palpatine's temptations and the oppressive nature of the Jedi Rules, he could have lived a normal life, spending his life with the one he loved. Wouldn't that have been a happy ending?"

Anakin raised his head, a complex light flashing in his eyes—a mixture of relief, resentment, and deep gratitude.

He took a deep breath, bowed deeply to the committee, and then turned to Obi-Wan: "Master, I'm sorry. And... thank you."

Obi-Wan's eyes reddened slightly. He patted Anakin on the shoulder, a thousand words condensed into a sigh.

After the two left, the round hall remained silent for a long time.

"A tragedy has been averted, and that should be celebrated," Master Yoda suddenly said, breaking the silence.

Li Rui laughed: "Exactly! Everyone has a bright future, so why look so gloomy?"

In the days that followed, Li Rui continued his studies.

Although his lightsaber training was still inadequate, he had accumulated a considerable amount of theoretical knowledge.

He learned to distinguish the basic vocabulary of nearly ten major languages ​​in the Milky Way, memorized the coordinates of five hundred important galaxies, and could even recite seven revisions of the Jedi Code.

He would occasionally think of Anakin.

Has that young man left Coruscant? Is he with Amidala? Will he be happy?

But Li Rui quickly put those thoughts out of his mind.

He is not the savior of this world, but merely a passerby.

The purpose of changing the plot is to acquire resources, not to play God.

On the 123rd day in the Jedi Temple, Li Rui began to study the basic theories of ancient Sith alchemy—purely out of academic interest.

On the 150th day, he assisted Master Jocasta in organizing a batch of lost ancient Jedi holographic records.

On the 180th day, he was finally able to block five bursts of energy beams in a row with his lightsaber on the training field—relying on pure skill and reaction speed, still without the aid of the Force.

"If you have the Force talent," Serene said in surprise. "You would definitely become an outstanding Jedi."

On the two hundredth day, Li Rui discovered a book written in an ancient Sith language in a corner of the library.

He spent three days deciphering the beginning and discovered it was a study of a forbidden technique called "Force Soul Transfer".

He immediately handed over the books—this knowledge was too dangerous and should not remain in an area where it could be freely accessed.

Time flies by as we learn and train.

Li Rui almost forgot that he was in a dream.

The sunrises and sunsets of Coruscant, the chimes of the Jedi Temple, the exhaustion after training, the atmosphere of the library... everything felt so real.

Until the 365th day.

That morning, Li Rui got up as usual and prepared to do his morning meditation.

As he sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and tried to recall Chapter Three of *An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Force*—

A wave of dizziness washed over me.

When he opened his eyes again, he saw the familiar ceiling.

The ceiling of a bedroom in a Los Angeles apartment.

Li Rui lay on the bed, motionless for a long time.

Memories of a year in the Star Wars universe surged through my mind, so vivid, so clear—Master Yoda's deep voice, the hum of the lightsaber, the flickering of the holographic star map, and the ever-burning lights of Coruscant…

He slowly sat up and summoned the control panel—

[Raphael Li (Li Rui): Constitution 1.5→1.6, Spirit 1.1→1.3.]

[Skills: ... (New) Lightsaber Combat Theory Level 4, Force Theory Level 4, Galactic History Level 4, Sith Language Level 2 ...]

[Dream World: Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (Core plot altered)]

[Purchasable Item: Anakin Skywalker's Force Abilities (Morphin Index: 20700) - Price: $10,000,000 (Price reduced by 99% due to significant plot changes)]

[Purchaseable Item: Jedi Training Memory (including seven lightsaber techniques, Force theory, galactic knowledge, etc.) - Price: $500,000 (Price reduced by 99% as the host has already systematically learned it)]

[Available for purchase: Lightsaber (color can be customized) - Price: $8,000,000/lightsaber]

Why are there only purchase items related to Jedi Knights?

The moment this thought crossed Li Rui's mind, the panel in front of him began to scroll down.

The new content is about the dark side forces he learned about in the Star Wars universe, though he had never directly encountered them, but through texts and records.

[Available Item for Purchase: Force Lightning - Price: $100,000,000]

[Description: Unleashes a high-voltage electric arc to attack the target using the Force. Causes devastating explosive damage; effective range is within the atmosphere. Requires a Misty Worm Index (recommended minimum 5000), otherwise the effect is halved. Warning: Frequent use may generate negative emotions, leading to darkness.]

[Available Item for Purchase: Force Chokehold - Price: $1,000,000]

[Description: Using the Force to choke the target's neck from a distance; highly effective against ordinary humans without Force protection. Warning: This skill may induce dominance and violent tendencies.]

[Available for purchase: Fundamentals of Sith Alchemy - Price: $4,000,000]

[Description: Includes basic Sith techniques such as golem creation, elixir brewing, and enchanting items. Requires the Force. Warning: Alchemy often involves sacrifices and painful emotions; prolonged study will distort the mind.]

[Available for purchase: Dark Side Meditation - Price: $18,000,000]

[Description: Rapidly enhances Force sensitivity through negative emotions such as anger, hatred, and pain. 2-3 times more efficient than Light Side Meditation, but it continuously corrupts the user's soul. Warning: Extremely addictive and difficult to reverse.]

[Purchaseable Item: Fear Indoctrination (Psychological Influence) - Price: $2,200,000]

[Description: Projects one's own fears onto the target's mind through the Force, causing panic, confusion, or even mental breakdown. Highly effective on those with weak willpower. Warning: Long-term use will lead to a loss of empathy.]

[Available for purchase: Sith Holographic Recorder (Knowledge-based) - Price: $1,500,000 per unit]

[Description: A holographic storage device for storing ancient Sith knowledge. Each recorder contains Sith knowledge in a specific field (such as swordsmanship, political intrigue, bioengineering, etc.). Purchase grants access to the memory of all knowledge within the recorder. Warning: The knowledge itself carries the corruption of the dark side.]

[Purchaseable Item: Sith Lightsaber Crystal (Synthetic) - Price: $7,500,000/piece]

[Description: An artificial Kyber crystal synthesized through the dark side of the Force and alchemy, typically blood-red in color. It can be materialized into the real world after purchase, but requires assembly into a lightsaber. Warning: The synthesis process requires the infusion of negative emotions; the crystal will continuously emit dark side fluctuations.]