This villain, please exercise some restraint.

Listening to the meaning of his words, it seemed that he was facing an unknown powerful existence, but after staring at the upward curve of the corners of his lips, Akun also murmured in his heart.

What do you think of Brother Shi's appearance... Although his words are bluffing, he seems to be somewhat... confident?

"Then...what's next for you-"

he asked tentatively.

"Next? When something gets a perfect result, the cooperation between us will probably be terminated."

"The next step should be - everyone goes back to their respective homes?"

The young man in white said, already waving his hand, and was about to walk towards the teleportation point.

"Ahem, Brother Shi, wait a minute!"

Akun subconsciously called out to the thin white figure.

There is a question that he has wanted to ask for a long time, but he has never been able to find a reason to ask it. But at this moment, he did not want to let this opportunity go.

He trusted his intuition, and he felt that the reason why Shi Si took the initiative to assist him this time might not be purely out of pure help.

But the final result is obviously satisfactory.

The boy with short white hair paused, but did not look back.

"Brother Shi, what is your purpose? Or... what is your ultimate pursuit of staying in this world, no, playing this game?"

This is an interesting question.

Shi Si's vision, through the realistic scene in front of him, seemed to be looking into the endless void, and also seemed to be... emptying out.

Purpose? Pursue? What is his purpose? What is his pursuit...?

Since he gained self-awareness, he has become accustomed to the existence of the "world" and habitually obeys the instructions of the "world".

"The World" said that the relationship between them was never a hierarchical superior-subordinate relationship, but... friends.

But he could realize that "the world" was already accustomed to orders.

Even though his attitude is quite gentle, even though his words are quite patient, there are some things that are imprinted on a deeper level that cannot be changed.

When "the world" is there, the world's guidance, even if they have their own calculations in their hearts, it is undeniable that the two still maintain superficial peace, and "the world" has always acted as a guide.

So...what now? The "world" has not ended, but he...has clearly...broken off with the "world".

He didn't know if "The World" still existed in this world, or... in what form it existed in this world, but he offended "The World" without being fully prepared. Thinking about it now, he really lacked consideration at the time.

But he doesn't regret having taken action against "The World" in the first place. If he is given another chance, he will still swing the short blade in his hand at the betrayer without hesitation.

He didn't think that "the world" would really regard him as a friend, and he had never taken anyone seriously.

He used to be "Temperance", but now, Shi Si, who has changed his identity, is still the same.

"The ultimate pursuit...perhaps the destruction of the world?"

Turning slightly sideways, the white-haired boy's tone had an obvious hint of joking.

A Kun was stunned when he heard this.

"Um...is this a bit - too middle-aged?"

He asked, and he didn't expect that such words would come out of Brother Shi's mouth one day.

Although, when we first met, this guy looked very villainous, but later on, the symptoms seemed to have improved a lot...and now - he's having the disease again?

"You're in the second grade? How about...saving the world?"

The white-haired boy quickly changed his tune understandingly.

"Ahem, Brother Shi, this - you haven't thought about this issue carefully at all...Actually, I haven't thought about this issue very carefully either -"

The wolf-tailed boy lowered his head slightly and put one hand under his chin. He rarely analyzed it carefully, but when he raised his head again, the white figure in front of him was no longer there.

Only the slightest fluctuation at the teleportation point indicated that someone had left not long ago.

......

Zhongzhou, Wulin Alliance.

A young swordsman came to the man in red and knelt on one knee.

"Alliance leader."

He had a respectful face and a clear voice.

"What's the matter?"

Seeing the visitor, Mian became a little more interested and asked.

"Shi Si... Sir, it seems that you have discovered that I am following you secretly. This is because your subordinate has neglected his duty. This subordinate -"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by "Mian".

"It doesn't matter, he is always vigilant. With your ability, although it is a bit unexpected for me to be discovered, it is not impossible."

"I want to know, Shi Si... is there anything strange about his specific actions when venturing into the Apocalypse this time?"

Picking up the tea on the table and taking a sip, the young man in red narrowed his phoenix eyes.

"Jianliu, don't tell me, you don't know."

"this--"

Jianliu raised his head slightly and saw the cold light flashing through the depths of the leader's eyes.

He hadn't seen the leader like this for a long time, which made him feel a little dazed.

When the alliance leader set foot in the mysterious southern border, he said he was going to find a way to revive the medicine man, and he did it.

When she returned, Sister Aqiao revived as he wished. However, at first, he took a look at her from a distance and found that her condition was very wrong.

Even the state of the alliance leader - there was an indescribable coldness.

Later, he came to the Sword Sect and transferred some of the Sword Sect disciples and the Seven Swordsmen.

Later, he even incorporated the Sword Sect into the Wulin Alliance.

But those Jian Sect disciples who were transferred away for the first time ceased to exist due to a quiet drastic change in the Wulin Alliance.

According to the late sect leader, "Mian" was considered to be from the Sword Sect. When he was very young, he was accepted as a close disciple by the sect leader because of his excellent bones. His sword skills were unparalleled.

However, he later met Ah Qiao, a medicine sect, and the two quickly fell in love. Perhaps due to his turbulent mood, "Mian"'s swordsmanship never improved.

This made him compete for the position of leader on behalf of the Sword Sect. The closer he got to the later stages, the more he repeatedly hit the wall. Especially for the disciples of the Sword Sect, it was a stumbling block for the Sword Sect to be ranked first among the five sects.

The old sect leader said that at that time, almost everyone, including himself, believed that they would be suppressed by the Sword Sect in the future, because... everyone knew that "sleeping" on swordsmanship had reached a bottleneck and it was difficult to make any progress.

But a miracle happened, and "Mian" finally sat in that position - it was just the sister Aqiao who used to be quirky and teased him with a smile. The sister who regarded Jianzong as her home every day and always came to him with eyes full of love. Sister Aqiao, who was looking for "sleep", fell into a long sleep.

And, never woke up.

He had guessed the reason, but he vaguely felt that the truth was about to be touched, which made him become more and more silent when facing "Mian".

"...While following Master Shi Si, I discovered that he... seems to possess witchcraft. He can change his body shape and face. And as soon as I entered the 'Apocalypse', I was influenced by Master Shi Si. Following the 'Apocalypse', the players fell into...a nightmare."

"When I woke up and searched again and saw Master Shi Si, he had already escaped safely from the 'Apocalypse' with two other players."

"Mian" heard this, thought for a moment, then waved his hand, "Step back."

But Jianliu had no intention of getting up and leaving.

"I want to meet Sister Aqiao."

Staring at the oppressive gaze above, Jianliu forced these words out of his mouth.