[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-the-system-protagonist-joined-a-cross-dimensio":3,"chapter-i-the-system-protagonist-joined-a-cross-dimensio-i-the-system-protagonist-joined-a-cross-dimensio-chapter-668":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I, the System Protagonist, Joined a Cross-Dimensional Chat Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2293328,4485,"Chapter 668: The First Little Black Kid of the Land of Illusion","i-the-system-protagonist-joined-a-cross-dimensio-chapter-668",668,"\u003Cp>Inside Eternity Pavilion, those studying and being studied took a mid-session break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They really came here to vacation,” Ye Fan said, sitting in his wheelchair, his gaze returning from the adjacent room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood draws, pulse checks, drug trials—it always felt like Himekami’s recommended doctor treated him like a Keyanguairen  discovering a precious white mouse, flooding him with a pile of treatments unrelated to healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he thought this, the door opened again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yagami Yurin asked, “Isn’t Su Lin here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They went out,” Yan Sen said, partially focused on the chat group. “They won’t be back today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need him to provide more samples—preferably skin, blood, hair, or soul fragments from before the injury,” Yagami Yurin explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Sen nodded and relayed the situation to Su Lin via the chat group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin: “Huo Wang, go get Zhao Shuangdian—she has a stash of old samples.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Huowang: “Got it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On modern Earth, Li Huowang immediately called her; soon after, Zhao Shuangdian, clad in a white lab coat, arrived at Eternity Pavilion carrying a case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The case was placed on the ground and quickly assembled into a circular machine, its center glowing with a red eye, its surface covered in complex circuits and gears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can provide samples from Dr. Su, along with detailed research data—please allow me to participate in this treatment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yagami Yurin glanced at Himekami, who was grinning, said nothing more, and departed with Zhao Shuangdian and the floating machine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Shuangdian insisted on coming along—I couldn’t stop her,” Li Huowang said apologetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing, who had fled from Pinocony to here, pointed at the machine behind Zhao Shuangdian:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t that the Omniscient Lord?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhao Shuangdian says the Path of Wisdom intersected with her Dominion of Wisdom when it entered our world—I don’t fully understand how,” Li Huowang mused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s like Lei Ting and Joy, but not as bizarre.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s already bizarre enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing suddenly remembered the monocle on Hana’s face and Aha’s hint—could other Star Gods also...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony Stark: “@Su Lin, I thought you arranged this—I joined the Genius Club after He invited me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shu: “Master Bai asked me to ask—if there’s a chance to join the Genius Club, can we dismantle the Omniscient Lord for study?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shu: “He promises he’ll put it back together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin: “I have no objections.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xing: “I object.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Explorers affected by the rising level of the current Grand World, making monsters harder to defeat, have something to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This means the myriad worlds aren’t static,” Ye Fan mused. “Especially the changes we’ve caused—some are already becoming apparent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows if it’s blessing or curse,” Xiao Yan shook his head, dismissing his worries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were Li Changshou, he’d already be planning how to prevent and avoid the expanding connections among the myriad worlds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely because of this, we must make more changes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao suddenly opened his eyes; immense pressure compressed within the room, finally condensing into a terrifying sphere of cosmic radiation energy in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems the two of you have other plans?” Yan Sen looked at Ye Fan and Shi Hao with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both carried residual cosmic radiation energy from the Dark Heavenly Gods, along with terrifying injuries that damaged their foundations—barely sustained by unique physiques and rare treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to Su Lin’s mysterious illness, Yan Sen could now directly intervene to help them recover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, his excuse was to absorb this energy to refine himself and avoid waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t the full reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan smiled and said, “Opportunity within danger is what makes a crisis.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The method I created was designed for an era of declining Immortal Qi—Sea of Qi cultivates life essence, Dao Palace opens the Five Divine Treasures of the body, Four Extremes refine the limbs, Dragon Transformation refines the spinal cord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao confessed, speaking slowly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But after encountering countless different systems, dazzling techniques and arts, I already had new ideas—I just never had time to implement them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before coming here, after touring the records of past myriad worlds in Ye Fan’s Multiverse City, I made my decision.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yan Sen fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I take traits from all methods, blending them with my past learning—this path suits only me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You want to create a Dao?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Sen clearly understood how he differed from most—he knew his path was unsuitable for all, too complex, and even if shared, fewer than three in the group could cultivate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rooted in Spirit Roots, cultivate the Five Phases, absorb Qi, emphasize gradual progress, natural ripening—methods for crossing tribulations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Store Qi, forge the body, open acupoints, unite inner and outer realms—methods for reaching the other shore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nurture essence, cultivate Qi, seize fate, bear fate, transform the body into the Dao—methods of immortality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Refine Qi into Spirit, the Great Dao is me, I am the Great Dao, embrace the myriad realms—methods of the Primordial Chaos.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Opportunity is rare—why not reset everything and make changes suited to ourselves?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao’s eyes gleamed as he synced his thoughts to the group: “Not to gather the strengths of all schools, but to improve upon the foundation that once sustained me—for example:”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Introduce a Sea of Suffering into every acupoint—transform the 365 major acupoints into 365 Life Springs, linked by Spirit Bridges.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Apply the Immortal method’s Qi cultivation, combined with the Five Phases method, achieving endless renewal, breaking free from lifespan constraints—even those without talent can attain 365 inner realms in short order.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally, align with the Great Dao, harmonize inner and outer, embrace myriad paths—no conflict will arise even in later stages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yan stared, dumbfounded, nearly dropping the herbs in his hand: “Terrifying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, inside the chat group, silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Irena: “I didn’t understand, but it sounds amazing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhongli: “A method that defies Heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Qi: “When did you start preparing for this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao: “I’ve always been preparing—but never had time to practice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A misstep could damage the root, harming cultivation—but now that things are already this way, why not try?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shu: “But Master Shi, aren’t you always eating?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin: “Dude upstairs, are you trying to die?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shu: “Wait! It’s DouDou! DouDou said that—I was syncing the input just now AAAAAA!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shu writhed on the ground, tears streaming, after DouDou bit his palm with its fangs wielding the Broken Ultimate Weapon, finally breaking free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao: “If this succeeds, I’ll post the method in the group for everyone to cultivate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao: “So if anyone has ideas or additions, feel free to share.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huai Shi: “Tong Ji says we can open the Source Canon converted from Heavenly Miracle records—could we add a mode compatible with Sacred Marks?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shu: “Master Bai TWO says he can provide research data on the Nine Heavens and Immortality. (RIP Fat Ball)”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Huowang: “The Destiny’s Mode is different, but if Brother Shi Hao needs anything, just ask me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Jian: “Guys want ghosts? I’ll go catch a few.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao: “No problem—get them regardless of usefulness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Changshou: “I believe the Heavenly Emperor of the Wasteland’s genius is unparalleled, but starting with so many elements—won’t the difficulty be too great?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan: “They say greed leads to indigestion, but Su Lin hasn’t exploded yet—why should we fear?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin: “?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stone thrown into a thousand waves—the group’s activity, long dormant on the topic of creating a Dao, surged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chat group, once just a shrine for friends’ bragging, outdated info reposts, and curated daily life posts, could also be used for serious discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears welled up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yan remembered when everyone were still novices—Su Lin was still in Qi Refinement, his own grandfather hadn’t yet become outdated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can we add some Cthulhu transformation flow?” Xing raised her finger enthusiastically. “Make enemies who look at the technique get instantly assimilated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The discussion abruptly died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Hao, arms crossed behind his back, turned and smiled at her: “No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human physiques cannot be generalized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, in a fit of rage, I drew ten consecutive golden lights from the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin, who had planned to stop halfway to draw cards and calm his nerves after seeing Meng Qi’s lucky draw, instead noticed the group’s discussion and lost focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at Shi Hao,” Meng Qi said with exasperation. “A Dao that lets everyone cultivate normally is the true Dao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin pulled out the Sacred Stele of Transmission: “With my method, you can skip cultivation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Provided you can exit it normally, like Amon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re approaching human settlements—put away this dangerous thing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, as a mortal, Meng Qi had no desire for the Dao; his heart grew increasingly serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the two arrived at the safest human settlement in the Land of Illusion—the mandatory refuge for weak travelers: “Human Village.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More like a small ancient city with relatively dense population than a village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It supposedly existed here before the Land of Illusion was formed, later absorbed into it; over the years, combined with forgotten outsiders, its scale became understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet as soon as they stepped into this area, the previously gray sky cleared, and distant scenery grew increasingly blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A barrier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans and permitted demons may enter and exit freely; this is likely a force protecting the place from accidental attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mingfei and the others said they’d meet here,” Meng Qi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t you live in the Hakurei Shrine?” Su Lin said casually. “I’ve seen every protagonist in Gensokyo move into the Hakurei Shrine and raise the shrine maiden’s affection.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meng Qi: “Then calculate how many protagonists are here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone is the protagonist of their own life; what you love is your ___.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During my otaku phase, I fantasized about meeting a beautiful girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, if a normal person used to technology and gimmicks came here, they’d probably find it extremely uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No internet—what do you do when you get withdrawal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin gazed at the village surrounded by mountains, where a clear stream flowed gently, and scattered homes lined the open fields, each with pine trees and bamboo groves behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some modern facilities could still be seen, like running water taps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Villagers carrying hoes and fruit baskets walked slowly along the flat road; ahead, an event was underway, with rap music playing and drawing a large, noisy crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It really is a great place to escape reality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It satisfies basic living needs while preserving peace and nature—absolute safety within the village’s boundaries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back, my obsession with anime and games, which touched everything, mostly happened during winter and summer breaks in middle and high school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I forgot about school, tutoring, all the pressure—then remembered it all on the last day when I copied homework.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! You outsider over there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Su Lin reminisced about his youth fading in the sunset, a voice of irritation sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tch, why is it you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujisaki Meikō, with white hair and red eyes, bounced a basketball, stepping out from a crowd of men in different outfits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t this Fujisaki’s captain from today’s newspaper?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Saito! Do you want to die?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The startled Fujisaki Meikō ended the “misunderstanding arc” with her voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder he’s a real man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does Gensokyo have basketball games?” Su Lin guessed what the crowd had been gathered to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kaguya brought this over recently—perfect for warming up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujisaki Meikō bounced the ball, spinning it on her fingertip: “When she delivered this, she begged me to play, and even gave me a music player.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Said she was apologizing for always calling me ‘Turkey.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujisaki Meikō didn’t understand, but seeing Kaguya humble herself put her in a good mood, so she organized the activity among the Human Village’s security team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What, don’t believe me? Go ask your lover,” Fujisaki Meikō said, tilting her chin as Su Lin gave her a strange look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin looked at Fujisaki Meikō’s outfit: “.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Red overalls. A basketball. A rap-playing speaker. Fujisaki Meikō, whom Kaguya calls ‘Turkey’ daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there a Little Black in Gensokyo?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exploiting information gaps—she’s downright ruthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin said sincerely: “I’ll buy you an AE86 later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough—” Meng Qi beside him covered his mouth, pounding his chest repeatedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Fujisaki Meikō’s eyes grew strange: “You’re not seriously into me, are you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just think you might need it if you ever switch careers and open a tofu shop.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better than playing basketball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher Huiyin, Fujisaki’s ex-husband is right up ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fujisaki!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman with the same white hair and red eyes, dressed in a dark blue pleated skirt, ran over—composed and intellectual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hakaze…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Lin looked at the woman, her face slightly tense; their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tiantian?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rolled her eyes back and fainted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>",2109,"2026-06-20T04:17:33.470Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","4747e633912735697a668568566265e537e1d59bd2f98c3253e6cd0bb3caac3a","i-the-system-protagonist-joined-a-cross-dimensio-chapter-669","i-the-system-protagonist-joined-a-cross-dimensio-chapter-667",720,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-the-system-protagonist-joined-a-cross-dimensio-cover.jpg"]