Chapter 5: Our Goal is the Vast Ocean of Stars

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Taking out the spatial bracelet, it was a black crystal bracelet with indiscernible but pleasing patterns carved on it.

"System, do I need to drip blood to establish a master-servant relationship?" Zeng Yi asked. He had seen it done this way in other fantasy novels. Otherwise, if someone else got hold of it, wouldn't that be a huge loss for him?

["No need for such an ancient operation, you just need to say 'Bind'"] the system replied.

"Alright! Bind."

As Zeng Yi's voice fell, a blue light screen suddenly lit up on the bracelet, scanning his whole body and then disappeared.

["Binding successful!"]

The bracelet floated up, enlarged, and wrapped around Zeng Yi's left wrist. It then shrunk and changed its shape to resemble a black paper-like strip, about one centimeter wide, closely attached to his wrist. Zeng Yi couldn't even feel its presence.

"Oh my! This is such high-tech!"

Zeng Yi was amazed by the series of operations performed by the system. Truly remarkable work from the system!

Next, were two skills and a martial art, which Zeng Yi directly learned. In an instant, his mind gained something and his body underwent some changes, but it was hard to describe.

He felt that his strength had increased again! Zeng Yi clenched his fist. He ran and jumped around in the room, then stopped.

"Hmm... not only has my strength increased, but my body has also become more agile, faster, and more nimble."

"System, do I have a panel information?" Zeng Yi asked the system.

["Yes, you just need to think about it."]

"Alright! Open panel attributes," Zeng Yi thought.

Then, his panel attributes appeared in his iris, clearly visible to him.

[Name: Zeng Yi]

[Soul: Ronin Sword]

[Strength: Fourth-level Soul Master]

[Soul Rings: None]

[Martial Art: Wind Sword Technique]

[Skills:

1. Ronin (Passive): When alone, strength, agility, attack, and cultivation speed are increased by 50%.

2. Sword Mastery (Passive): Proficient in using various Knives and Swords, enhancing comprehension of swords.]

Looking at his panel, though it was simple and clear, these two skills made Zeng Yi gasp in admiration. They were too powerful! Especially [Ronin], it was simply a bug! When fighting alone, it was so strong. That means I would be invincible in one-on-one battles at the same level! Plus, my cultivation speed increases by 50%. This is fantastic.

But all of this only works when I'm alone. Does it mean I have to walk farther on the path of loneliness?

He took out the sword from his backpack. The sword was one meter long, which was quite long for him now, but still acceptable, unlike the Ronin Sword.

Holding the sword in his right hand and placing his left hand on his back, with a calm expression, Zeng Yi felt like a sword master. He was familiar with various sword techniques from games.

Zeng Yi moved and started to dance with the sword in the room. The sword techniques of stab, chop, point, lift, slash, and pull... various techniques came naturally, fast or slow, as if he were a true master.

"Slash!"

A sword light flashed and then the sword was sheathed.

Only a mosquito remained, with its wings severed by Zeng Yi and no longer able to fly, falling to the ground.

"Awesome!"

Seeing his own creation, Zeng Yi sighed. This was the ability he had always yearned for! Sword Deity, Sword Immortal, it was the dream of every fan of Chinese martial arts novels! Now, I already have the conditions to reach this level. The next step is to cultivate diligently.

Powerful beings from Douluo Continent, get ready to tremble under my sword!

With the help of the system, Zeng Yi believed that he would not be weaker than the protagonist Tang San. No, I will be stronger than him.

What? You say my martial spirit is a knife, not a sword? Haven't you seen my skill Sword Mastery? For me, a knife is a sword, a sword is a knife, what can you do about it?

"By the way, system, do you have any missions for me?" Zeng Yi asked the system. Generally, there should be some system tasks or something similar that are rewarded upon completion.

["Missions?" ]The system paused for a moment.

["You mean those tasks that come with rewards?"] The system suddenly realized.

["Oh, oh, oh~ I got it now, you mean tasks!"] The voice of the system sounded enlightened, giving Zeng Yi the feeling that this system seemed unreliable.

"Yes, yes."

["Tasks! This system doesn't have anything fancy like that. Our mission is just to drift!"] the system cheerfully said.

"What?" Zeng Yi was confused. My system's mind is not quite normal, what should I do? Waiting online, pretty urgent.

["Cough, cough..."] The system seemed to realize that it had misspoken.

["This system means that your only mission is to reach the pinnacle of this world, which is level one hundred. Only then can we go to the next world"] the system spoke solemnly.

"Oh, I see! If I go to the next world, does that mean I have a chance to return to my original world?"

Thinking of this question, Zeng Yi excitedly asked the system.

["Well... I'm not quite sure about that because traveling between worlds is uncontrollable; it's random. If you're lucky, you might be able to return to your original world!"] the system replied.

"Oh my! You are so unreliable!"

This system is a bit sly!

["I can't do anything about it!"] The system's voice sounded helpless.

"What if I haven't reached level one hundred yet?"

["Hehe, if the system gets tired of you and you haven't become a god at level one hundred, this system will keep a close eye on you. Don't regret it then!"] The system's chilling voice echoed in Zeng Yi's mind, making him feel embarrassed.

"Wait, what does it mean exactly that the system gets tired of me?" Zeng Yi noticed the key point in the system's statement.

["It means exactly what it says!"]

"Oh my! So, you're here on vacation, right? Are you the one who brought me to this world? Explain it clearly." Zeng Yi suddenly understood why he inexplicably crossed over. It turns out, this system is to blame! Such a big pit.

["Uh... don't get angry! Although you seem angry on the surface, deep down you're actually quite happy, right? Without this system, in your original world, you would only have life, old age, sickness, and death. But now, you have extraordinary power, isn't that great? Besides, it's not like there's no chance to go back!"] The system persuaded Zeng Yi.

["Besides, you and this system are actually the same. Both of you have a wandering spirit and are filled with happiness. Otherwise, how could I have selected you in the vast sea of people?"] The system spoke in a tone as if it fully understood him. But Zeng Yi felt even more annoyed by that.

["Young man! Relax a bit. You are a person chosen by the will of the world! Embrace your true nature and go on the journey of joy! Our goal is not just survival; it is the vast ocean of stars! Go for it! Charge!"] The system exclaimed with emotion.

Zeng Yi:...

Regarding this system, Zeng Yi really didn't know what to say. It was so full of personality!

["Alright! That's enough said. I hope the next time we see each other, you will meet the requirement. Then, we can travel to the next world together! Goodbye!"] After saying this, the system fell silent.

Damn it! Did it really leave?

System, system, are you there?

Zeng Yi called for a long time, but he still didn't hear the cheerful and carefree voice of the system in his mind.

Did it really go on vacation?

Damn it! How could I have such an unreliable and foolish system!

Was I abandoned by the [Happy Orphan System]? I should probably give 5 stars for system's work ethics.

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