Chapter 198

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

Shen Yao ignored the system that had suddenly gone haywire; she stopped speaking and buried herself in the journey.

The long stretch of time dissipated bit by bit within this continuous process.

By the time everyone reacted, they would only let out a soft sigh: oh, so this much time has already passed.

In this two-sided game between the Magic Qi Invasion and the Spiritual Qi Revival, the Magic Qi Invasion always held the upper hand.

The Strange Instances that had earlier been confined to fixed areas slowly spread across all of Huaguo.

Strange Instances no longer appeared — every corner of the Reality World had become a Strange Instance.

The plans produced by the Investigation Bureau and the Patrollers were also announced far and wide through state media.

All manner of bizarre Combat Methods emerged one after another.

Shen Yao had already moved out of the Valley she lived in; thanks to Shen Chen Xi's ability, the Spiritual Qi Revival in her surrounding area was the fastest, and it was equally suitable for cultivation.

"Mom, I just received a mission from the Bureau; I need to go out for a couple of days."

Shen Liu Nian entered from outside the door, rushing all the way to Shen Yao's side.

The young woman, now eighteen, looked bright and beautiful; even more outstanding was her surging Spiritual Power.

Shen Liu Nian, who had already cultivated to the late Mahayana stage and was on the verge of a Unity of the Way breakthrough, radiated confident brilliance.

Over these years she and her younger brother Shen Luo Sheng had chased each other, neither willing to slacken.

Right now both of them are at the late Mahayana cultivation realm, far surpassing Shen Yao's late Spirit Transformation stage; even so, they still intend to continue closed-door cultivation to assault the next stage.

"How long will you be gone? The Magic Cultivators will soon make a comeback; if we want to guard humanity's last Defense Line, we need the two of you."

It wasn't that others weren't strong enough — it was simply that Shen Liu Nian and Shen Luo Sheng were strong enough.

Of course, thirteen-year-old Shen Chen Xi was also very strong, but Shen Chen Xi's Spiritual Root and abilities belonged to the logistics personnel category.

For safety's sake, Shen Chen Xi was kept behind the family's three main damage dealers year-round; she couldn't compare with those true experts.

"Big Sister is gone — what do I do if I want to go out? Second Young Master isn't home either."

Shen Chen Xi felt a little downcast; a young girl's mind is like a summer weather gauge — unfathomable and ever-changing.

These years, considering both herself and her family, Shen Chen Xi rarely showed her face.

No matter how mature, she was still just a little girl who liked acting spoiled toward her parents and relatives.

Shen Liu Nian reached out and patted Shen Chen Xi's head, promising her she would go and return quickly.

"When the time comes we'll go out together; you can play for as long as you want."

"Big Sister"

Shen Chen Xi grinned, clinging to Shen Liu Nian's arm and refusing to let go.

Shen Yao shook her head helplessly, "You mind your own safety." Now was already the Key moment; who knew when the great war might erupt.

Shen Liu Nian nodded, then turned and whispered a couple of sentences with Shen Chen Xi, grabbed her things, and left directly.

The door closed; only Shen Yao and Shen Chen Xi remained in the room.

Sensing keenly that Shen Chen Xi's mood was low, Shen Yao asked what was wrong.

Shen Chen Xi shook her head, looked at Shen Yao, hesitated, then spoke: "I feel a vague unease. Mom, could something have happened outside?"

Father and Second Young Master haven't returned for a long time, and we can't reach them from this side either. Shen Chen Xi felt she had to voice her worry.

Shen Yao listened patiently, then persuaded her not to think wildly — nothing will happen, because the time hasn't come yet.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Host, you're really that ruthless — you actually intend to leave this world by dying?"

The system felt the Host was, from a certain angle, also quite frightening.

After coaxing Shen Chen Xi, Shen Yao turned back to her room, not forgetting to remind the system that the two of them were in a Cooperation relationship.

"Don't spout nonsense; I'm doing this so the Mission can be completed better.

If I don't sacrifice myself, the one sacrificed would be Chen Xi — a child."

Shen Yao couldn't bear her cubs being wronged, and she had to leave anyway; earning a chunk of World Consciousness Merit before leaving — isn't that quite Cost-effective?

System: ……

"What you say isn't wrong, but" it's a bit excessive, and might even leave psychological shadows on several children.

As a Childbirth System, the Offspring's situation is the Top Priority the system must monitor.

Host pulling this move directly — won't it Stimulate the three children too much, making the loss outweigh the gain?

Shen Yao rolled her eyes, "So what are you good for?

You can fake it — just say my Merit is sufficient and I've Ascended to the Upper Realm, wouldn't that be fine?"

It's not that troublesome; a simple Illusion Realm Operation to make the people below believe it, and she can get away smoothly.

As for what happens if the cubs really Ascend and can't find her? By that time they'll have long since figured things out — how could they still dead-end themselves?

Shen Yao easily arranged the whole series of post-death matters, then went about her business under the system's dumbstruck gaze.

The aftermath was arranged, but there were still things that needed deliberate preparation while alive.

Including some relatives and friends, and the Root trouble of this World.

If we're going to act, settle it all at once; dragging it out only looks like Hesitation.

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The twenty-fifth year since Shen Yao arrived in this World, the long-simmering war finally ignited.

Apart from the newly opened areas of Huaguo, every other place had already fallen.

The remaining humans live here, spending each day in fear, and every day many die silently.

It cannot be helped; Magic Qi Invasion always moves one step ahead of Spiritual Qi Revival. Even though the World Consciousness has put much effort into Shen Chen Xi, relying on Shen Chen Xi alone to resist the entire Magic Qi Invasion is still too much.

At this time, Shen Yao's 'self-sacrifice' becomes very important.

The System used to speak out to block it, then gradually tacitly permitted it, and finally encouraged and supported it—all decided by the entire environment.

Within the Investigation Bureau and the Patrollers, because of the terrible situation, they split into several forces.

Although the hidden traitors were dealt with, human hearts change easily, and there will never be a day of purging.

"Won't there be? I have always believed that we will eventually win."

Fang Li sat opposite Shen Yao; this Investigation Bureau Chief who was famous outside was now exhausted beyond measure.

"We will win, but" winning tragically, winning to the point of breakdown.

Shen Yao smiled; she came here today not to discuss these topics with Fang Li.

"Bureau Chief Fang, let's make a transaction; for you, this matter is not a loss."

Fang Li looked at Shen Yao, who was over forty but still like a young girl of sixteen, not understanding why the other party wanted to make a transaction with her.

"I am now penniless, except for a dry Investigation Bureau Chief title."

"As far as I know, Young Lady Shen is not someone who values these vulgar matters."

Fang Li boasted that she still understood Shen Yao well; without the other party's reminders and help over the years, the Investigation Bureau could not have lasted until today.

Some people thought that in such a desperate End of Days, it was actually the result of everyone's efforts.

The general trend is irreversible; all they can do is struggle to survive.

"Bureau Chief Fang, perhaps you do not understand me."

Shen Yao's words made Fang Li become serious; the two looked at each other until Shen Yao opened her mouth, "Can we talk properly next?"

Fang Li:...

The two discussed matters behind closed doors; there was no one else in the room, so naturally no one knew exactly what they talked about.

Only a few days had passed when Fang Li suddenly resigned from the position of Investigation Bureau Chief on the grounds of insufficient capability. As the successor, Shen Yao was well-deserving.

"Should I call you Bureau Chief Shen now?" Xi Chen returned home and found things were not right; he still looked a bit dazed.

What was going on? He only went out for a trip, so how did the Investigation Bureau have a new person when he came back?

Well, not exactly a new person; Shen Yao's situation was special, and being elected Bureau Chief was acceptable.

Shen Yao shrugged her shoulders, stood up, and poured a cup of water for Xi Chen, who had just entered.

"Bureau Chief Fang had health problems, so the position of Bureau Chief was always hard for her."

"I was also appointed in a crisis; besides, apart from me, no one else can be found temporarily."

No one else was as suitable as Shen Yao; at such a time, a Head of the Caravan was needed.

Shen Yao had strong capability and high skill; not to mention expanding territory, just stabilizing the situation was easy.

Xi Chen could accept the reasons Shen Yao gave; after all, over these years, just looking at some of Shen Yao's help to the Investigation Bureau was enough to convince people.

"How are the opinions within the Investigation Bureau? The Magic Beasts are pressing step by step; if we do not take advantage of the situation to strike actively, staying here is nothing but slow death."

Xi Chen frowned, thinking of the chaos outside made him a bit unable to hold back.

The whole situation was getting worse day by day; they were simply powerless.

Shen Yao patted Xi Chen's shoulder, "Relevant personnel have been notified; it won't be long."

Whether for herself or for others, Shen Yao had to make this trip.

Xi Chen looked at Shen Yao's serious profile, and his heart suddenly began to race wildly.

He pursed his lips and said softly, "Are you hiding something from me?" Why did you speak so seriously, completely different from usual?

Some were panicked, some were at a loss; whenever someone left, those close to them would have a premonition.

Shen Yao had made this decision several years ago; even this time she did not hesitate to lay out a plan with herself, just to be able to complete the mission smoothly.

"What do I have to hide from you? You're tired from coming back, go rest."

Some words can only be hidden in the heart and cannot be expressed; Shen Yao decided to say everything after she left.

The System jumped out to complain that Shen Yao used and discarded her, simply the behavior of a scumbag woman.

Shen Yao didn't care; she was not a scumbag woman; she was doing this to consider her family's feelings.

Some words are easy to say but hard to do; Shen Yao leaving this Shijie was just going to the next Task World, and she could still remain active.

But the people here were different, including the three children Shen Yao gave birth to; they were all too deeply bound to this world, and having too many connections with her was not beneficial.

System:...

The System felt its Host's ability to find excuses was still outstanding.

"It can't be helped; after all, such things do not guarantee they won't be encountered later," after one time and two times, Shen Yao had to learn to distinguish.

"Okay, don't dwell on these; if you're idle, go watch the situation outside for me."

What she told Xi Chen before was all true; this time she went out with the determination to fight to the death; what should be taken had already been taken, and there was no need to drag it on any longer.