Dexa leaned his back against the cold cave wall. His breath was still ragged, but the warm sensation from the Marrow Cleansing Pill flowing through his veins provided a comfort he hadn't felt in the last three years. In front of him, the transparent screen was still flickering, as if waiting for the next command."System... Explain to me in detail. What exactly are you? And why did you choose me?" Dexa asked in a hoarse voice, his eyes staring sharply at the glowing text.[Beep! Answering Host. I am the Cultivation Text Simulator System. My existence aims to make the Host an Architect of Fate. I did not choose you; your desire to survive on the brink of death triggered the synchronization with the fragment of the Cosmic Codex dormant in your soul.]"Fragment of the Cosmic Codex? What is that?"[Current information is locked. Host does not yet have a sufficient cultivation level to process this data. Current focus: Survival and power development.]Dexa chuckled coldly. "Survival? I jus

The small room in the corner of the outer disciple dormitory, usually silent, now felt like the calm center of a storm. Dexa sat cross-legged on his hard wooden bed. In the air, the transparent screen of the Cultivation Text Simulator System flickered with a steady rhythm, reflecting blue light in his cold pupils."System, provide a post-incident analysis report of the main hall. How many entities are currently locking their attention on me?"[Beep! Running Multilateral Observation Analysis...] [Report: There are three main factions intensively monitoring the Host.] [Faction 1: Law Enforcement Faction (Shadow Elder) - Suspicion Level: 85%. Motive: Security and control.] [Faction 2: Academic Faction (Holy Elder) - Interest Level: 92%. Motive: Exploration of potential and legacy.] [Faction 3: Supreme Authority (Sect Master) - Observation Level: Hidden. Motive: Strategic evaluation.]Dexa took a long breath, letting his third-layer Qi flow calmly under the shroud of the Heaven God Breath

Night at the Sky Sword Sect was shrouded in a thin mist that crept between the stone pavilions. Leriana walked slowly, her footsteps nearly silent on the path leading to the Blue Phoenix Pavilion. Behind her, the Captain of her guard followed with full alertness."Princess, I have checked that pine tree. There was no one there. However, there is a very faint trace of energy, almost undetectable. It wasn't the energy of an assassin, but rather something much purer," the Captain whispered."Is that so? Interesting. It means he truly does not want to be found," Leriana replied, her eyes sweeping the darkness. "And have you obtained the list of outer disciples on duty today?""I have, Princess. There are thirty disciples. However, one name caught my attention. Dexa. He is the disciple who just caused a stir in the main hall yesterday by humiliating an Elder.""Dexa... a simple name. Keep that name, Captain. Now, I want to get some fresh air in the rear meditation area. The air inside the

The morning sun had just touched the peaks of the Sky Sword Sect’s Main Hall when the great bell chimed three times—an emergency summons for the entire Council of Elders. The atmosphere inside the hall stood in stark contrast to the tranquility outside. The Sect Master sat upon a high throne, his face an unreadable stone carving, while below him, the elders whispered in agitated tones."Sect Master, what is the purpose of this sudden meeting? Was the matter regarding Dexa and Gao not considered settled yesterday?" the Holy Elder asked, though his eyes flickered toward the entrance with anticipation."It is not over, Holy Elder. New evidence emerged last night," the Sect Master replied flatly. "Bring them in!"The hall doors swung wide. Dexa stepped inside wearing new outer disciple robes, appearing clean and composed. Beside him, Leriana walked with the grace of a true princess, her now-restored aura radiating a pressure that made several low-level elders feel suffocated."My respects

The air inside the Ancient Meditation Cave vibrated violently, as if space itself rejected the existence of the energy Dexa had just released. The system's blue light suppressed the sect founder's golden projection until the figure dimmed, revealing cracks in his soul manifestation."System, report the integrity of this projection. Does he still have access to close the exit?" Dexa asked, his voice echoing coldly against the glowing stone walls.[Beep! Answering Host. Founder's Projection Integrity: 12%. His consciousness has been neutralized by 'Architect’s Dominance.' The exit remains open under system control.]"Good. Now, Sect Founder... or whatever your name is in this memory fragment, speak. What exactly is this Sword Core? I don't need any nonsense about 'trials' or 'worthiness,'" Dexa stepped forward, staring at the swirling ball of golden energy behind the projection.The old man's projection coughed, a hollow sound escaping his transparent throat. "You... you are an anomaly.