Volume 1, Chapter 19 – The Origin of the Special Character

Meanwhile, in the main hall, Gu Han sank into thought.

Li Hanyi’s appearance had solved the sect’s urgent shortage of manpower, but it had also brought new questions.

In that world, although Li Hanyi was a Sword Immortal of her era with outstanding combat strength, the upper limit of that world’s cultivation realms was fundamentally different compared to the Canglan Continent.

The ninth heaven of Tribulation Transcendence was a peak existence only one step away from Immortal Ascension, one capable of controlling rules.

How could a Sword Immortal from a high-martial world possess such cultivation?

“System.”

Gu Han called out inwardly, her voice carrying inquiry.

“Is this Li Hanyi really that Li Hanyi?”

[Ding! She is, but also not completely.]

[To be precise, she is a special individual created by this system using the Li Hanyi in the Host’s memories as the prototype.]

Gu Han digested the system’s explanation, and her thoughts gradually became clear.

“So, she is a second Li Hanyi created by you?”

[You may understand it that way. The Host may regard her as the highest-level incarnation of the concept of “Li Hanyi” in this world.]

“Then will she… disappear in the future?”

This was the question Gu Han was most worried about.

She could not accept a person who existed vividly today vanishing one day because their energy had been exhausted.

[Host, please rest assured. She possesses a real life form based on the rules of this world.]

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[Her existence, growth, and even the tribulations she may encounter in the future will all follow the operating laws of this heaven and earth.]

Gu Han relaxed slightly, but her brows still had not completely smoothed out.

“Then is she a real person? She isn’t something like a robot, right?”

The system fell silent for a rare few seconds, as if thinking about how to answer.

[Host, she is an independent “person” newly born in this world, possessing Li Hanyi’s essence and starting point.]

[You may view this as a special kind of “reincarnation,” only with part of the memories of her previous self retained.]

“That’s good…”

She looked once more in the direction of Snow Moon Peak, and the last trace of worry in her heart completely vanished.

Li Hanyi was real, and the other “familiar people” who might arrive in the future would also be real.

“All right, now that the serious business is done.”

Gu Han stretched lazily and sat back down on the cloud bed. In an instant, she transformed into a curious baby.

“System, what grade is the sword in Hanyi’s hand?”

[Ding! Regarding Li Hanyi’s sword, “Listening Rain.”]

[Its essence is a lifebound artifact matched by the system for this world’s incarnation according to the concept of the “Snow Moon Sword Immortal.”]

[Current grade: top-grade Heaven-rank artifact, capable of growth.]

“Top-grade Heaven-rank? And it can grow?”

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Gu Han raised her brows slightly, quite satisfied with this configuration.

Artifacts were divided into four ranks: Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow. Each rank was further divided into low-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and top-grade.

Starting directly at top-grade Heaven-rank while also being capable of growth, it was indeed worthy of the identity of the Grand Elder of Yaochi Immortal Palace.

[The current sect defenses have a massive gap and lack a deterrent presence. It is recommended that the Host complete this as soon as possible.]

“A deterrent presence?” Gu Han returned from her thoughts.

“You mean… something like a Sect-Protecting Divine Beast?”

[Bingo! Host, you have finally seen the light! How can a top-tier sect not have a few auspicious beasts to hold the scene?]

[They can guard the home, serve as mounts, help look after children, and even act as fighters at crucial moments. The cost-performance ratio is extremely high!]

The system’s electronic voice carried the enthusiasm of a salesperson.

Gu Han was amused by its tone and nearly laughed, but after thinking about it, it really did make sense.

Raising a few powerful and impressive demonic beasts seemed like a pretty good choice.

“System, I remember you said there seem to be quite a few powerful demonic beasts in the nearby mountain range?”

[This Tianjue Mountain Range stretches for millions of li. Across the entire continent, it is considered both a dangerous land and a treasure land worthy of ranking highly!]

[Deep within the mountain range, spiritual energy is dense, giving birth to many heavenly treasures and naturally nurturing powerful demon clans.]

[The three strongest Mahayana demon kings each occupy a core region and can be considered our neighbors.]

[By the way, Host, when you moved here, the commotion was not small. They may have already noticed, but because they cannot figure out the details for now, they have not dared to come over and say hello.]

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Hearing this, Gu Han rubbed her chin, and an interested light flashed through her eyes.

“Mahayana demon kings… and three of them too. Not bad, not bad.”

She had originally been thinking that Yaochi Immortal Palace was such a large place, and relying only on the four of them made it seem rather deserted.

Moreover, how could a top sect not have some “divine beasts” or “mountain-protecting spirit beasts” to hold the scene?

Wasn’t this ready-made labor force, no, ready-made fate, right here?

“System, tell me in detail about these three neighbors.”

Gu Han became energized.

[Neighbor Number One: Mountain-Covering Ape King.]

[Cultivation: late-stage Mahayana.]

[Characteristics: boundless strength, mastery of earth-element laws, thick skin and tough flesh, and a rather irritable temper.]

[Territory: Giant Rock Valley in the northwest of the mountain range. It likes collecting all kinds of shiny stones.]

[Neighbor Number Two: Seven-Colored Illusion Butterfly Empress.]

[Cultivation: mid-stage Mahayana. Her mental power is exceptionally powerful, and her mastery of illusions is extremely high.]

[Characteristics: Her true body is a giant colorful butterfly over ten zhang in size. She is extremely beautiful and also extremely dangerous, skilled in creating illusions and mental attacks.]

[Territory: Illusory Flower Sea in the eastern part of the mountain range. She is rather reclusive and likes sleeping.]

[Neighbor Number Three: Black-Scaled Jiao King.]

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[Cultivation: late-stage Mahayana, the strongest among the three demons.]

[Characteristics: One hundred zhang long, possesses a thin trace of true dragon bloodline, skilled in water-element and lightning-element divine abilities, has the highest potential among the three demons, and may have the possibility of transforming into a dragon.]

[Territory: Black Dragon Pool in the center of the mountain range. Proud in character, ambitious, and wholeheartedly wants to unify the entire mountain range.]

After Gu Han finished listening, her fingers lightly tapped the edge of the cloud bed.

The Mountain-Covering Ape King was sturdy and good at taking hits, a first-rate hand for guarding the home.

The Seven-Colored Illusion Butterfly Empress was a master of the mental arts, useful for setting up some sect illusion-array defenses or for interrogations.

The Black-Scaled Jiao King was a promising stock with true dragon bloodline. Bringing it over as a mount or a Sect-Protecting Beast would be more than impressive enough.

“Mm, all of them are quite useful.”

Gu Han nodded and made her decision.

“Then let’s start by ‘visiting’ this Jiao King neighbor with the greatest potential.”

[Host is wise! Do you need this system to provide navigation services? Honest to both young and old, only 500 Master Dao Points!]

“Get lost! I’ll find it myself!”

Gu Han laughed and cursed. Her Immortal Ascension divine sense once again spread out like mercury spilling across the ground.

This time, she had a clear target. Before long, she locked onto the “Black Dragon Pool” in the center of the mountain range.

“Found you.”