Each of the nine dragon maidens possesses extraordinary abilities.

Each of the nine dragon maidens possesses extraordinary abilities.

Author: Hidden Machine

Summary:

"Now that you have joined my Jiuyi Sect, you must cultivate your character and study diligently," the master said to the new disciple. "Our Jiuyi Sect is protected by four gods. You may choose one to learn their way."

He pointed to the four statues placed on it and said, “This is the Heavenly Venerable of Killing to Attain the Dao, this is the Nine Transformations Heavenly Secret Ancestor, this is the True Lord of Great Virtue of Life and Death, and this is the Fairy of Wonderful Sound of Six Desires. Each of them has supreme power and can help you comprehend the Great Dao.”

"Master, what's that thing gathering dust in that corner over there?"

"Oh, that is the Eternal Annihilation Holy Emperor, a god who was exiled by the Four Gods back then."

"Then I choose Him. He must be extremely strong to be targeted by all four gods at once."

When the snow falls silently

Chapter 1: The System Exploded

When the simulation of the future failed once again, Lu Yueyuan's soul was almost at its limit.

The system's ability is to simulate the future as realistically as possible, but now the simulation has failed again, and Lu Yueyuan has suffered a complete defeat.

Of course, he had done his best. He had transmigrated to this world and become the sect leader of the number one sect in Zhongzhou, Jiuyi Sect, worshipping the Four Immortals. He also had nine dragon maidens under his command to protect the sect. Despite such a great start, he kept failing in the future simulation and almost died.

He returned to the real timeline, one month before he became the sect leader. He was currently in his cave dwelling, looking up at the system that was about to be burned.

The system floated in mid-air, comforting him: "It's alright, you can revive me later, don't be sad for me. It's just that you'll have to leave on your own from now on... After so many simulations, you've probably sensed it by now, right? The four immortals we worshipped are problematic, and each of the nine dragon maidens is problematic. They're all involved in the world's destruction. If you want to achieve great things, you must first deal with them..."

"I long, I long to walk with you by the river one last time, watching the willows sway in the wind, eating candied hawthorns..." The system's light was enveloped in flames. "I..."

The flames engulfed the system, turning it to ashes.

Lu Yueyuan lowered his head.

Through countless simulations of the future, he and the system have experienced numerous adventures. With the system's help, he unified the Nine Provinces, integrated the Nine Peaks Sect, completed the reunification of the Nine Veins, suppressed the Nether Sea, prevented the merger of the Ruins of Return, and even suppressed the followers of the Eternal Annihilation Holy Emperor. Together, they accomplished countless feats...

Lu Yueyuan is a transmigrator, and the system is his best partner.

He was reborn in this world, but he only awakened his memories of his past life when he came of age. From that time on, the system appeared and accompanied him. At that time, Lu Yueyuan was still very young. His master loved him and his grandmaster valued him. He was considered the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Jiuyi Sect.

With the system's support, the love and care of his grandmaster and master, and the awakening of his past life memories and familiarity with the game world's plot, Lu Yueyuan's good days should have just begun.

Not at all; his nightmare had begun.

First, his master disappeared in the Nether Sea, then his grandmaster died suddenly and for no reason, and his senior brothers, sisters, and junior brothers all either disappeared or died at the hands of the Demonic Sect. He was the only one left in his master's lineage.

Forced by circumstances, he had no choice but to activate the simulation using the system's capabilities to investigate. As a result of the investigation, the issues involved grew larger and larger, and the forces involved increased, eventually even involving a world-ending crisis.

In order to resolve this crisis, he spent an unknown amount of time in the simulation, dying repeatedly for all sorts of reasons, most of which were even killed by his own people.

The nine dragon maidens of the Jiuyi Sect.

"Nine Peaks" is an open-world Xianxia game that claims to be 100% realistic and immersive. In Lu Yueyuan's previous life, the biggest selling point of this game was the nine guardian dragon maidens in the Nine Peaks Sect.

The Nine Peaks Sect is the foremost sect in the world, founded by the ancient Dragon God and based on Mount Nine Peaks. The sect is divided into nine branches, each governed by a dragon descendant guardian deity. In the eyes of outsiders, the Nine Peaks Sect is the leader of the righteous path, and its nine goddesses are supreme protectors.

Legend has it that before the Primordial Dragon God ascended to heaven, he transformed his nine inherent qualities into nine veins, entrusting his descendants with the protection of the lineage. Therefore, those who can inherit the nine veins are all descendants of the Primordial Dragon God.

One of the inheritors of the Nine Meridians was an old acquaintance of Lu Yueyuan, who was his childhood sweetheart. During the first simulation, Lu Yueyuan thought that with her help, the investigation should be very simple, right?

No, you're wrong. During the first investigation, his childhood sweetheart turned against him and even broke his arms and legs and locked him up.

"I will use a puppet to replace you, Sect Master. You just stay here." She was like a completely different person. "Don't worry, I won't harm you."

"No, are you serious?" Lu Yueyuan gestured to his severed hand. He couldn't believe that his gentle and timid childhood sweetheart was so ruthless and decisive, and had two faces.

Bang! The only response he received was the sound of the door slamming shut and endless darkness.

The first simulation failed, and from then on, with the help of the system, Lu Yueyuan learned to conceal and endure. In this world, one's true feelings cannot be revealed casually, and one's trump cards must be known to oneself. Just as Lu Yueyuan was gradually using his wisdom to restrain the nine dragon girls, the four gods suddenly made their move.

The Four Gods are also a feature in the game "Nine Peaks". In the game, they mainly provide players with cheat codes. After registering an account, players can choose a god to worship and become a believer of the god.

The four deities are: the Celestial Venerable Who Attains Enlightenment Through Slaughter, the Ancestor of Nine Transformations, the True Lord of Great Virtue of Life and Death, and the Fairy of Wondrous Sounds of Six Desires. In this world, the Jiuyi Sect worships the four deities and thus receives their protection.

Lu Yueyuan can keep the Dragon Maidens in check and unify the world, but he can't fight against the gods. He doesn't have that much time to cultivate. The gods are beings beyond the Dao realm. He already spends a lot of effort keeping the Dragon Maidens in check. How can he possibly contend with the gods?

But the system encouraged him not to give up, so he simulated again and again, and fought against the four gods again and again. In the end, he still could not solve the world-ending crisis and died at the hands of the four gods and the dragon girl.

Now that the system is gone, and the ability to simulate the future has disappeared, he is all alone and truly has to face reality.

In fact, Lu Yueyuan also wanted to give up. In so many simulated futures, Lu Yueyuan told the system that he did not necessarily have to save the world or investigate the truth. He was not very capable to begin with. If his master had not said that he was like Yao and Shun, he would not have done these things.

Right? He could have lived a better life, even before the apocalyptic crisis arrived.

But he didn't hear any words of approval from the system. He only felt that the system was watching him, and that light was like someone's gaze, gently looking at him, and finally condensing into a sentence.

"You should be like Yao and Shun."

Why did he say that? As soon as he said it, he thought of his master, so he started to repeat himself in the simulation like a fool, trying again and again, until he finally faced off against the Four Gods.

The Nine Peaks stand in vibrant splendor, their spirits arriving like clouds. Legend has it that the Nine Peaks are the burial place of Yao and Shun, a place where deities gather. The game developers in the past must have drawn inspiration from this to name their game the Nine Peaks. But to be honest, it doesn't quite suit him.

In his previous life, he was just a shut-in who loved playing games. After transmigrating here, he was just a lucky guy who entered the Jiuyi Sect and lived a life of leisure with his master and childhood sweetheart. How could he possibly be worthy of such a statement?

If his grandmaster hadn't died suddenly and his master hadn't disappeared, leaving him as the sole inheritor, the position of sect leader might not have fallen into his hands.

"Senior brother, your succession ceremony as sect leader is in a month. How are your preparations going?" His childhood sweetheart's voice suddenly rang out from outside the cave.

That's right, it's that childhood sweetheart who turned her back on him, one of the nine dragon maidens, and broke his arms and legs during the first simulation.

Chapter 2: The Dragon Has Nine Veins, Passed Down Through Generations

A familiar voice rang out in reality, and Lu Yueyuan felt a buzzing pain in his head. In countless simulations, he had seen many facets of his childhood sweetheart, and her voice had changed many times; he almost didn't recognize her anymore. The wind carrying her voice had already blown into the cave. He subconsciously looked outside the cave, where the sun was shining brightly, and a figure was slightly swaying, as if someone else was calling him.

The Jiuyi Sect has nine lineages, and the protector of each lineage, also known as the Dragon Maiden, must possess the bloodline of an ancient dragon god in order to inherit the position of protector.

Ming Huaiwei is the protector of the Huai Zai lineage. Her inheritance method is the Return Method, and her inherited name is Chiwen. Ming Huaiwei was the name she was given after entering the Jiuyi Sect. Before that, she was called Xiao Shitou (Little Stone) and was Lu Yueyuan's childhood sweetheart.

Back then, they lived carefree lives in the village, free from worries. Their village was considered wealthy, free from famine, natural disasters, and war; it was a peaceful and tranquil place. Ming Huaiwei was the child of his neighbor, and they used to play together when they were young.

Back then, Lu Yueyuan was the little tyrant among the children, often commanding them and surrounded by followers. Little Stone Man, true to his name, was the most inconspicuous one, only knowing how to silently follow him.

A little girl with little presence, until one day it was revealed that she possessed the bloodline of an ancient dragon god, and for some reason ended up here.

Ming Huaiwei was not her parents' biological child. They had pulled her out of the river and raised her. Because of this, the once prosperous village was brought into trouble. Immortals and demonic cultivators fought fiercely. By the time the Jiuyi Sect intervened, only Lu Yueyuan and Ming Huaiwei remained alive in the village.

So, the two, still young, were taken back, one inheriting the Huai Zai lineage, and the other joining the sect leader's lineage.

Lu Yueyuan's master didn't value him. Lu Yueyuan was brought back by the grandmaster and forcibly placed with the master. The master disliked taking care of children and had no desire to teach disciples. Most of the master's disciples spent their time practicing with the grandmaster. Moreover, the master was unreliable and sometimes liked to frequent brothels. Once, the master took Lu Yueyuan there, but they didn't have any money. So, the master left the young Lu Yueyuan there to pay off a debt, and upon returning, forgot about it. Lu Yueyuan freeloaded at the brothel for a month until, a month later, the grandmaster returned with a bruised and battered master to take him back.

His grandmaster doted on him, but his master didn't care about him, so Lu Yueyuan's life in the sect wasn't that bad. But Ming Huaiwei was miserable. She needed to activate the Dragon God bloodline in her body and had to go through various tests in order to inherit the Huai Zai lineage. She was often covered in injuries. Once, when Lu Yueyuan went to see her, he saw her soaking in medicinal soup, with not a single piece of her body intact.

"It's alright, senior brother, I'll be fine soon."

Ming Huaiwei insisted on calling him "Senior Brother," but Lu Yueyuan felt he might not be a very good one, because he had never protected her, nor could he teach her, and he couldn't even help her when she was suffering. Lu Yueyuan probably felt he was heartless; after all these years, he had almost forgotten what his deceased parents looked like. Ming Huaiwei was the only old friend he recognized, but he couldn't do anything for her.

Perhaps Ming Huaiwei is simply not suited to inherit this lineage? Before the simulation, Lu Yueyuan always thought so. The Ming Huaiwei he knew spoke in a very soft voice, almost timidly, and was also very cowardly. He wouldn't dare kill a chicken, let alone a person. When learning those techniques, he was always worried that he might accidentally injure someone with a powerful strike.

However, it seems that no one cares. The people of Huai Zai Hai Ge blindly support this new guardian. Other guardians ridicule Ming Huaiwei and even ostracize her during the general meeting. The grandmaster doesn't care either. Although he is the sect leader, he doesn't care about the guardians. So at that time, Lu Yueyuan felt that he was the only person in the world who understood her. She was so small and cute, and dull like a stone. How could she possibly play this role well?

She suddenly turned hostile during the first simulation.

At that moment, Lu Yueyuan understood that Ming Huaiwei was indeed a descendant of the ancient dragon god; the blood flowing in her veins was the same as that of the other guardians.

She was no longer that dull, lifeless stone. Lu Yueyuan, stepping out of the cave, stared at Ming Huaiwei, dumbfounded. Countless simulations resonated with the person before him; yes, she truly was different. Her deep blue hair rippled like waves in the sunlight, her magnificent long dress woven from ocean waves and starry skies, the hem spreading like a fishtail, making her move as if flowing through water. She was truly a perfect young woman.

Ming Huai blinked slightly, looking at the stunned Lu Yueyuan with some confusion, and waved his hand.

"Senior brother, what's wrong?"

It's still as gentle and pleasant to listen to as ever, lacking confidence, making you think that this is a girl who would never disobey any of your orders.

But as countless simulated memories flooded in, Lu Yueyuan faced for the first time the noble air emanating from his childhood sweetheart.

That suppressed nobility contained an indescribable majesty, which stemmed from the blood of the ancient dragon gods, beings second only to the gods.

"Senior brother, you seem very nervous?" Ming Huai asked.

Lu Yueyuan snapped out of his daze. The simulation had given him muscle memory, and he knew how to deal with them. With a hint of melancholy, he smiled and replied, "Yes, I'm very nervous. I don't think I'm suitable to be the sect leader."

Ming Huaiwei said, "Senior brother, don't be nervous. With the former sect leader's instructions, no one will have any doubts about you. Besides, I will help you."

Lu Yueyuan asked, "Do you think so? But I don't understand sect affairs, I haven't cultivated seriously, and most importantly, I've never worshipped the Four Gods. Sigh, I'm used to being lazy, I'm not good enough to be a sect leader."

Ming Huai let out a few "ahs," seemingly surprised that Lu Yueyuan would say that. She remained silent for a long time before finally going up to give him a hug and stammering, "No, it's okay..." Her voice was low and soft, making it hard to believe that such a girl could also be so ruthless and decisive.

Lu Yueyuan asked, "Will you really help me?"

Ming Huai nodded slightly: "Yes, I will help my senior brother."

"Really?" Lu Yueyuan held her head in his hands.

"Mmm..." Ming Huai closed his eyes slightly, very obedient.

Lu Yueyuan then said, "Then steal the token for the forbidden area in the back mountain and give it to me."

Ming Huaiwei raised his head slightly, staring blankly at Lu Yueyuan, his face showing a dazed expression.

Lu Yueyuan asked, "You don't want to?"

"No, no... It's just that, senior brother, you'll become the sect leader in a month, so the token should naturally be in your hands..."

Lu Yueyuan's smile faded: "I'm only asking if you're willing or not."

"Ah, ah, um... I'm willing, I'm willing..."

Chapter 3: Cultivation Techniques, Wisdom, Virtue, Desire, and the Blessings of the Four Gods

Through countless simulations, Lu Yueyuan had figured out Ming Huaiwei's true nature and how to get along with her.

As long as she doesn't reveal her true colors, as long as she doesn't really break ties with him, and as long as he doesn't violate the things she cares about, then no matter what attitude Lu Yueyuan adopts or what demands he makes, Ming Huaiwei will agree.

Even if he said now, "Come and serve me tonight," Ming Huaiwei would do it without hesitation. He would probably see a dazed Ming Huaiwei curled up in his bed when he returned to his cave that night.

Therefore, Lu Yueyuan was certain that Ming Huaiwei would not object to him helping her steal the token from the forbidden area in the back mountain. He didn't even bother to ask why, because this matter wouldn't offend her or cause them to fall out.

Of course, Lu Yueyuan wasn't just asking her to steal the token from the forbidden area in the back mountain for no reason; this time, he planned to use a different method.

Now, without a system or the ability to simulate the future, death is truly death, and he cannot afford to make a single mistake. All the methods he used in the simulation are no longer usable. With only one last chance, he plans to take an unconventional approach.

The Nine Peaks Sect stands tall in the Central Plains, connecting the Void Sea and the Divine Realm. It is the number one sect in the world. Its strength lies not only in the nine lineages born from its contract with the ancient Dragon God, but also, and most importantly, in its worship of the Four Gods. The Four Gods govern the four directions and protect the Nine Peaks Sect, giving it the confidence to look down on all other sects in the world.

Normally, the sect would lead its disciples to worship the Four Gods in the Offering Hall, where blessings would also be bestowed. However, the Offering Hall only housed clay sculptures of the Four Gods, and the amount of blessings bestowed there was very limited. Only the sect leader and the dragon maidens knew that when a truly important event occurred that required a large number of blessings, they had to go to the forbidden area in the back mountain. The great array there served as the entrance, connecting the divine realm and the Void Sea.

Other sects only know that the Jiuyi Sect worships gods, but they don't know that the Jiuyi Sect also suppresses gods. Lu Yueyuan, who has memories of his past life, knows that the nine veins of the Jiuyi Sect are shackles used to suppress a certain god.

[Eternal Annihilation Holy Emperor]

This is a god lost in the void. In previous simulations, Lu Yueyuan had dealt with His followers, a group of madmen who tried to kill the god by various means. Lu Yueyuan couldn't communicate with them, so for the sake of speed, he usually focused on suppression and extermination. Fortunately, this god had no intention of breaking free, so Lu Yueyuan didn't need to be distracted by guarding against Him.

In the previous life, the game was not yet fully updated, so the origin and identity of the Eternal Annihilation Holy Emperor were all a mystery. Everyone was discussing that the official team probably wanted to make him the big boss in the 6.4 World War version. At that time, some people had even decoded the character design and illustrations of the Eternal Annihilation Holy Emperor. He was a very open-minded person, and everyone was shouting "Long live the Holy Emperor!" Lu Yueyuan even joined in the trend.

Now that he's transmigrated here, after so many failed simulations, he's actually planning to shout "Long live the Holy Emperor!"

That's right. He asked Ming Huaiwei to steal the token for him not to surrender to the Four Gods, but to see the god who was suppressed by the Jiuyi Sect.

Through countless simulations, Lu Yueyuan came to understand one thing: human strength has its limits, but the way of Heaven is endless. Humans cannot kill gods; only the gods themselves can kill gods.

Tonight's night is moonless, cloudless, and windless, with a clear blue sky—just another ordinary night like any other.

The air flickered and rippled, and the spirit array hidden behind it was shut down. Two figures flashed by and stopped at the entrance of the valley. They were Lu Yueyuan and Ming Huaiwei.

Lu Yueyuan looked at Ming Huaiwei: "You can leave here. The guardians must understand their own nature and restrain their desires. They cannot touch the Four Gods."

It is said that dragons are inherently lewd, but the guardians of the dragon veins have many rules, and those dragon maidens are all incredibly twisted. Lu Yueyuan judged that this was all due to repression.

He knew Ming Huaiwei wouldn't go in; she only followed him to hear him say a few more words. After so many simulations, Lu Yueyuan already knew how to handle it. He just looked at her and asked, "What's wrong?"

Ming Huai whispered, "Senior brother, is your purpose in going in really for the blessing of the Six Desires Wonderful Sound Fairy?"

The blessings of the Four Gods can accelerate the cultivation process, but they also bring many side effects. Most importantly, they can easily give rise to inner demons. For example, the Six Desires Wonderful Sound Fairy's power represents the ultimate sensory experience and aesthetic pursuit. Most of the disciples who receive her blessings are either sword fanatics or music fanatics. Of course, there are also people who specialize in dual cultivation who will like her blessings.

Lu Yueyuan nodded: "Of course, I'm about to become the sect leader, how can I not improve my cultivation? The Four Gods' Blessing is also a cultivation method of our Jiuyi Sect. I'm doing this because I want to take on the responsibility as soon as possible."

“But, but, there’s no need to choose this one, is there?” Ming Huaiwei said. “The other three are fine too. I think the most suitable one for Senior Brother is the Great Virtue of Life.”

The Celestial Venerable of Killing to Attain Dao is primarily an offensive warrior, whose magic focuses on slaughter. The Nine Transformations Celestial Ancestor is primarily a strategist, whose magic focuses on predicting fate. Lu Yueyuan is inherently lazy, and from Ming Huaiwei's perspective, the title of True Lord of Great Virtue is indeed more suitable.

But Lu Yueyuan wouldn't listen: "I've already made up my mind, you don't need to say anything more."