1104 - I Became a Villainess and Was Pestered by Beautiful Girls

# Chapter 1104: The Power of Choice Tang Xin refused their request. While saving the world was important, if doing so meant she had to harm those she cherished, it wasn’t up for discussion. "Sacrifice a small portion," Obsession whispered, "to save the majority—isn't that a principle you understand?" "If you insist on this path, how are you different from her?" Tang Xin retorted. "Just using the excuse that the majority is being sacrificed for her?" "Perhaps power shouldn't be overly centered in one individual's hands, but that's not something to be resolved through so-called 'righteousness' and the actions of one person. Moreover, the world teeters on the brink of disaster right now. The role of a 'savior' might not even be necessary." "Is that so... What a pity..." Obsession sighed deeply. "Since this is your perspective, we can't let you wield the power of the cursed blade." "I understand," Tang Xin nodded, "but I still need that power. Only with it can I protect those I treasure." Two beams of light illuminated the chaotic space around them. Tang Xin stretched forth her arm, inch by inch, each movement causing immense pain. The obsessions of those who came before her unceasingly hindered her. She knew these were good people, all hoping for their beloved world to sustain itself in peace. Yet she had her goals. Therefore, whoever stood in her way was futile! She gritted her teeth, struggling against the obsessions... ... Within the Forbidden Demon Formation. "Things have changed," System Lady warned. "It seems Tang Xin is facing tremendous obstacles; her life force is unstable, and she could be in danger at any moment." "What!" Xiao Zhou exclaimed. "Quickly, pull her out! If we can’t get the cursed blade, we’ll find another way!" "We cannot interrupt," System Lady replied with regret. "Even I can't interfere with the power of world-ending forces..." "I... You..." Xiao Zhou was too angry to speak coherently. "The problem between you and the Demonic Witch, why involve someone with no relation at all? Did you seek her consent? Did you ask if she wanted to shoulder this? You're simply acting on your objectives! Never considering her feelings!" Listening to the accusations of the sacred tool, System Lady lowered her head, silent. Her presence here, being "Tang Xin," was an intertwining of destiny and occurrence, a connection ordained by fate. Yet truly, neither she nor the Demonic Witch had given Tang Xin the real power of choice. She, too, was selfish. "I'm sorry, I..." System Lady wanted to comfort Xiao Zhou, but her words faltered. Suddenly, she looked surprised. "Wait, someone’s coming!" "Someone?" Xiao Zhou looked around and saw no one. "Can’t see anyone? You mean someone can actually come here?" Even as she finished speaking, a spatial crack opened above them, and a smooth, fair leg extended out. Then, it got stuck... "Push! Push it!" A voice came from the crack. "Who told you to have such a big chest? Serves you right!" A complaint was heard, followed by a kick. The person stuck in the crack was suddenly propelled out. Ling Hua and Yu Lingzi appeared within the Yin-Yang Demon Sealing Formation. "Move aside, people in front!" Immediately, Fei Yao, Xuan Miao, Mu Jian Xue, and other elders emerged from the rift. Then came Su Ling, Shui Qiu, Zhou Yu, and others... Moreover, many familiar faces from the Xuan Ling Sect, including You Ming'er, and the Bai Yin Bai Ling sisters, along with the Holy Maiden of the Demon Path, Lian Xin. Almost everyone who could come had arrived. System Lady, knowledgeable about the ancient and modern, was at a loss for how to express her surprise at this development. In her plans, such a scene was never anticipated. "Why, how did you all..." "Who is this?" Ling Hua briskly moved behind System Lady. "Strange, no physical form, no energy, where does your spirit cling to?" "Ling Hua, can't you act normal? Anyone appearing here must be a master from the outside world?" Yu Lingzi came, swatting away the hand resting on someone’s shoulder, and also looked towards System Lady. "So, who are you? Based on your answer, I’ll decide whether we should gang up on you!" "..." System Lady looked at the people within the demon-sealing formation, her gaze finally resting on Lian Xin. "So, it's you," she said, "the holder of the Nine Provinces Seal Manuscript, you managed to find this place?" "This is considered a sealing ground," Lian Xin smiled, "it's natural for it to appear in the manuscript." "Xiao Zhou," Fei Yao approached and patted the head of the beautiful artifact spirit girl, "explain, what's going on here?" "Mmm..." Feeling overwhelmed with emotion, Xiao Zhou was awash with numerous feelings. They had found their way here, at the time when Tang Xin needed help the most... After a few words, everyone knew System Lady's identity and what Tang Xin was doing. "The cursed blade..." Yu Lingzi looked up at the black void in the sky. It seemed like nothingness, yet it was this void that even made a powerful being who transcended the triple nine tribulations feel disturbed. "Foolish girl, if you intended to venture into the void realm alone, you could have at least told us... I said, as long as you are a disciple of Xuan Ling Sect, I won't abandon you." "What can we do to help her?" Su Ling pondered. "Approaching the cursed blade is extraordinarily perilous, and generally, assistance isn't feasible," System Lady reflected and replied, "but each of you had your destinies entwined with Tang Xin. If she’s possibly hindered by something not belonging to the cursed blade, you... can give her your faith." "Faith?" "Let her know you’re still here, that you’re waiting for her," System Lady explained. "Help her persevere and solidify her faith. However... if she fails, you will also be dragged into it." She wasn't sure if this method would work, nor if Tang Xin in the domain of the cursed blade would hear the call. Perhaps such an approach only comforted those outside the domain... "As long as there’s a glimmer of hope, we must try," Yu Lingzi turned to ask everyone, "anyone want to leave now?" Naturally, no one responded. Yu Lingzi nodded towards System Lady. "Despite sharing the same 'identity,' they chose completely different 'lives,'" System Lady observed the familiar yet unfamiliar faces, her heart slightly dazed. "Without the 'villainess’ destiny configured upon her, what kind of story would she have?" She extended her hands, drawing out strands of silver "threads" from each person present and sent them into the domain. "Please, hear the voices of those you cherish..."