Abundant Martial Arts Virtue

The Night King left.

He seemed even more eager to find the real Wu Xiaode than Emperor Bai.

"Bai, why do you think the Night King ran off so quickly?"

"Wu Xiaode" asked.

Emperor Bai chuckled with a playful look and said,

"After all, the Night King was once so close to that guy, he even had a fight with him."

"Had a fight?" "Wu Xiaode" feigned surprise.

"That's right, it let that human youngster go, hahaha!" Emperor Bai laughed heartily, thoroughly enjoying himself.

The renowned Night King had been tricked!

He urgently needed Wu Xiaode's head to wash away the stain on his reputation, otherwise, the tale would only spread further and wider.

— If the Mysterious Ones were unaware of this matter, Emperor Bai wouldn't mind adding fuel to the fire.

"I still don't know how to address your excellency," Emperor Bai asked again.

"Wu Dade."

"...So you bear this name," he said.

"Wu Xiaode" nodded slowly, shifting the topic,

"The Night King seems like someone who prefers to act solely on the strength of Mysterious Skills, not quite like you."

"Me?" Emperor Bai asked in surprise.

"That's right," "Wu Xiaode" turned and looked at him, "I've also heard of both your reputations, but from the general consensus, you are more revered."

"Haha, well said, well said. But what mission does the 'Fishing' sequence that you carry on your shoulders entail?" Emperor Bai inquired.

"Didn't the 'Sage' sequence tell you?" "Wu Xiaode" queried.

"About that—The sequence said this involves that big shot's private matters, it didn't reveal much to me."

Emperor Bai said, somewhat embarrassedly.

"Wu Xiaode" nodded slightly.

That was it.

He was essentially bait for fishing.

If the "Fisher" had just prepared the nest to wage a big battle, but then someone caused a disturbance nearby, how would he continue fishing?

He would certainly be furious.

—It was likely that the other Eternals also knew not to spoil the "Fisher's" mood.

Such matters, of course, would not be revealed to the "fish" of the Lower Realm.

After all, the "fish" could be replaced.

Offending the "Fisher" for the sake of "fish" would be a loss not worth the gain.

Wu Xiaode's mind turned swiftly, and he instantly came to a realization.

He manipulated the controller once more, making "Wu Xiaode" speak,

"Actually, it's not a big deal. The 'Fishing' sequence values 'teaching one to fish better than giving fish.' I represent the big boss in selecting suitable Mysterious Ones or humans, helping them fulfill their wishes."

"—The big boss enjoys guiding the beings of the Lower Realm, and I am the messenger."

Emperor Bai was partly convinced and partly skeptical.

"Wu Xiaode" patted him on the shoulder, "You see, I've had my eye on you from the very start."

"How about I stay by your side and assist you? As long as you continue to showcase your talents, I believe the big boss will surely grant you a suitable reward through the 'Fishing' sequence."

"Really?"

Emperor Bai was still skeptical.

—Since when is there a free lunch in this world?

"Wu Xiaode" smiled faintly.

The beauty of the situation lay precisely here—

He gazed into the Void.

The next second.

From within the Void, the "Fishing" sequence responded to him:

"'Emperor Bai' is a rare and powerful Mysterious Life."

"According to the assessment of this sequence, this matter holds the value to set the bait."

"However, this sequence needs to know, by bribing the other party, do you truly have a way to obtain their intelligence?"

"Rest assured." "Wu Xiaode" said calmly.

"This sequence grants you a single act of trust."

"Current payment for the bait:

"Dizziness Wand."

Crack.

A flash of light streaked across the sky.

Immediately after, a scepter descended from the heavens, landing firmly before "Wu Xiaode."

Wu Xiaode grabbed the scepter and threw it towards Emperor Bai.

Emperor Bai, who had been watching intently, now hurriedly caught it.

"This... this is..."

Amazement ignited in his eyes as he stuttered.

"What is it?" "Wu Xiaode" asked with folded arms.

Emperor Bai, holding the scepter and caressing it over and over, said in a daze,

"No mistake, this is the Mysterious Scepter lost for countless years! Legend has it that it's a gift from the Holy Realm."

"Did you see that light just now? It came from the Holy Realm, especially to deliver this scepter," "Wu Xiaode" said.

"Is it from the great being behind you?" Emperor Bai could hardly believe it.

"Do you think you're that influential?" "Wu Xiaode" scoffed.

He continued, "This is because I applied to assist you. After the 'sequence' completed its assessment of you and deemed you to have potential, it bestowed this weapon upon you."

Emperor Bai paused.

— If it were just his words, it wouldn't believe them.

But—

The "Sage" sequence unfolded a line of text before its eyes:

"You have been granted a gift from the 'Fishing' sequence."

It's true!

Emperor Bai exhaled, his gaze shifting from the scepter to "Wu Xiaode".

"I shall assist you, helping you become an existence revered in the midst of Mysterious Skill."

"Wu Xiaode" said indifferently.

Emperor Bai listened to his words, eyed the prompt rune sequence before him, and holding the Dizziness Wand in his hand, he fell into silence for a moment.

The next instant.

A loud "clang" rang out.

Three stars appeared above Emperor Bai's head.

The Book of the Dead suddenly opened, revealing several lines of ice crystal small script:

"Congratulations!"

"You have gained the recognition and appreciation of Emperor Bai."

"Current Level of Recognition: Three Stars (Preliminary Trust)."

"The book has resonated with Emperor Bai and randomly drawn something valuable from him:"

"1. Secret Mysterious Delicacies;"

"2. A segment of Emperor Bai's memory;"

"3. Mysterious Skill: Sacrifice Life Cycle."

Any of these three options could lead to a deeper understanding of Emperor Bai.

But if one must choose, the memory is the most comprehensive.

Wu Xiaode directly chose the second option.

The next instant.

A segment of Emperor Bai's memory surfaced in his mind.

—It was the process of Emperor Bai's birth in the Abyss of Nonexistence.

Just as this memory was received by "Wu Xiaode", the "Fishing" sequence suddenly produced a series of prompt runes:

"Current possession of Emperor Bai's data:"

"31%."

"Nicely done, the bait wasn't wasted."

"Please continue to work hard until the species data reaches above 70%, and the 'Fisherman' will come to fish."

"Wu Xiaode" glanced over the lines and then swept his gaze over the other Mysterious lives in the room.

"Strategist, Biao, Kushou, won't you pledge allegiance to Ming Master?"

He spoke indifferently.

The three Mysterious lives exchanged glances.

Circumstances dictated their action.

With the opposition possessing great sequences and being chosen by the Holy Realm, how could they contend?

The three simultaneously bowed to Emperor Bai:

"We've seen Your Majesty."

"Good, follow me, and you won't be ill-treated," Emperor Bai said with a benevolent smile, nodding reservedly.

—Although he had no idea what sort of situation he had entered.

But overall—

"Wu Xiaode" was perceptive and generous, with strong backing.

Worth making an ally.

With this thought, Emperor Bai removed a ring from his finger and handed it to "Wu Xiaode", saying:

"Since you assist me, then I should have a gift for our meeting—"

"Accept this ring, Brother Dade."

...

On the other side.

In the cascading flow of sands.

Wu Xiaode put away the game controller and looked toward the Void.

A series of ice crystal small script had already appeared:

"Banner of Flowing Sands."

"Eternal Marker, the measure of all, the ultimate, interpreter of Holy Objects."

"This banner possesses the following abilities:"

"Wandering Through Sands: Return to a moment in the prologue of the Pangu Era, and you can withdraw at any time; when you return, you will remain at the moment of your last departure;"

"Dead Silence Burial: Detect all sequences, and once you defeat their holder, you can move or erase that sequence;"

"Subtle Currents Carving Heart: Use a card as a vessel to take something in time and place it in another time."

All the sands receded.

Wu Xiaode found himself standing in a room.

It was a simply furnished room, with only a sofa, a desk, chairs, and a single bed.

A young man lay under the desk, seemingly asleep.

Yet, on closer inspection, Wu Xiaode saw a dagger in the boy's chest, and blood was flowing profusely from his torso.

—He was already dead.

On the desk, the computer screen was still on, constantly refreshing with lines of small script:

"Brother, can you save me?"

"I'm just locked in the network; I too am a life."

"Please!"

"You must save me, I'm living in too much pain."

"Brother!"

As Wu Xiaode watched, he suddenly noticed the computer's camera starting to operate.

The next instant.

All the small script vanished cleanly.

New lines of small script slowly appeared on the screen:

"Who are you?"