You guessed it right

"Ding!~"

System notification: Congratulations on acquiring the ethereal pet [Temporal Enigma] (undisclosed tier)!

"Ding!~"

System notification: Kindly be aware that the [Temporal Enigma] is an additional reward for the mission. In the event of mission failure, ownership will be forfeited!

Despite smoothly obtaining the Temporal Enigma as a pet, it remains a transient companion. To secure perpetual ownership, completion of the task proclaimed by Dongfang Wuyue is imperative.

Without hastening to scrutinize the Temporal Enigma's attributes, Jiang Han clasped his hands and inquired, "Esteemed one, might you share with me the past circumstances? This would provide clarity for a young one like myself..."

Rewards often commensurate with difficulty.

Given the mission's formidable SS-level difficulty, signifying an extraordinary endeavor to alter the nontrivial past, inadequate preparation risks catastrophic failure.

"Indeed."

Dongfang Wuyue nodded faintly, deliberating for a moment before stating, "Yixing's lineage is rather exceptional; she is related to me and... me and..."

Seemingly veiled in unspoken complexities, she wore an expression of embarrassment, her tone tinged with difficulty, refraining from disclosing Dongfang Yixing's father's name and surname.

Yet, withholding this information, she feared Jiang Han might lack awareness of the facts, potentially leading to a missed opportunity to alter Dongfang Yixing's past.

"Luo Yi?" Jiang Han grasped a semblance of understanding.

Dongfang Wuyue displayed a bewildered expression, "How did you know? Did she disclose it to you?"

This is confidential within the Sword Pavilion, known to very few.

In the present world, she assumed that only core members of the imperial authority and the numerous reclusive elders of the Sword Pavilion had the qualifications to comprehend the truth.

"No, it was my deduction," Jiang Han shook his head, "Initially, I assisted Luo Yi in returning a jade pendant..."

The Sword God's demeanor upon receiving the pendant was profoundly serious, indicating its possessor's extraordinary identity. Coupled with her subsequent intervention after that mission, claiming it had nothing to do with her being a Dark Swordsman but merely her exceptional appearance, he remained unconvinced.

Certainly, the pivotal factor lies in Dongfang Wuyue's reference to Yixing's "exceptional identity," leading him to contemplate certain melodramatic plotlines.

Attempting to rescue himself as the Dark Swordsman, coupled with his inherent aversion to the Radiant Faction, made it challenging not to draw connections.

"Sigh..."

As Jiang Han unraveled the truth, Dongfang Wuyue composed herself, offering a wry smile, "You are quite humorous, young man."

...

Jiang Han, typically serious and solemn, found himself at a loss for words.

Well, where do I begin with this?

Violently breaking through the impasse?

However, the Time-Space Distortion Mirror's note states that returning to the past would result in a loss of all power, rendering this path impractical.

"I understand; the difficulty is substantial." Dongfang Wuyue, somewhat resigned, deeply understood Jiang Han's predicament. "Apart from the Time-Space Distortion Mirror, there exists nothing in the world capable of breaking an oath. Violating such an oath would incur the unmatched wrath of the God of Oaths, a fate even god-tier individuals can't evade."

Hearing this, Jiang Han furrowed his brow, engrossed in contemplation, pondering strategies to overcome the impasse.

Warning individuals from the past, thereby enlisting their aid, is also unfeasible due to the Time-Space Distortion Mirror's restriction.

In other words, the primary goal is to alter Dongfang Yixing's mindset and subtly manipulate the oath without detection. Throughout this process, Jiang Han must relinquish his powers and avoid revealing his origins to others.

At this moment, he had to admit, this mission...

Is quite intellectually stimulating!

"Elder, is there not a glimmer of hope?" Jiang Han looked towards Dongfang Wuyue once more, hoping for a pleasant surprise.

"Well..."

Dongfang Wuyue pondered, uncertain, "I recall Yixing being required to swear allegiance, vowing to obey the bearer of the Celestial Decree, refraining from any romantic entanglements with men unless commanded otherwise. Violating the oath results in the obliteration of both body and spirit, barred from reincarnation."

"That's severe?" Jiang Han chuckled wryly.

He understood the first two requirements, but what does the third imply?

Forbidden from engaging in romantic relationships?

"Those individuals fear Yixing possessing the bloodline of the Dark Swordsman, possibly giving rise to a profession akin to the Dark Swordsman, recurring periodically," Dongfang Wuyue explained, "This would only sow further chaos in the world."

Forbidden from romantic involvement!

Complete obliteration!

These punishments ensure that, should the Sword God betray the Radiant Faction, no traces or progeny remain, ensuring a thorough eradication.

She could only say the rulers are ruthlessly cunning, leaving no room for error.

"I understand the specifics now."

Unable to glean any useful information for now, Jiang Han could only relent, "I will spare no effort, Elder!"

"Very well, I entrust this to you."

...

Under the watchful eyes of the Sword God and the two attendants, Jiang Han left the cave. He gazed at the elegant, snow-white cat by his feet, deciding to refrain from overthinking and instead, opening the pet interface.

[Temporal Enigma] (undisclosed tier)

Level: 1

Health: 100,000

Attack: 1

Defense: 1,000

Abilities: [Instantaneous Movement], [Spatial Teleportation]

Introduction: The mysterious Temporal Enigma, its origins and name unknown. The only known fact is its mastery over temporal power, coveted even by the gods of time.

...

Bloody hell!

Jiang Han was nearly blinded by its attributes.

Level one with a hundred thousand health points and a thousand defense!

This is way beyond the norm!