[System]

The existence of such a system is actually hard to define.

In Bai Zhi's view, the system was far more mysterious than any [Orchardist] or [Lord of Flesh and Blood].

However mysterious it may be, there are some things that he can still deduce to some extent.

For example, after the world where Fuzi lived was sealed off, Fuzi himself was unable to escape this world even with Strength help of the system. However, Player from other worlds could enter this world quite easily to complete their missions... This alone is enough to illustrate the point.

"Divided?"

After listening to Bai Zhi's explanation, OriginDeficit's gaze became slightly different.

"Pretty much. My personal guess is that each world has a Sub-system unique to that world, and the Sub-system focuses only on that world. But above all the Sub-system, there exists a so-called Main System."

Bai Zhi nodded slightly.

"To give a simple example, Auction House exist independently between different worlds, but in Large-scale Campaign Quest like this, we can compete against Player from Otherworld. This demonstrates that these Sub-system are independent yet interdependent. If we consider this aspect, the system's power might far exceed our expectations..."

"Even if it were Anomaly invading a world, it would have to do it one by one, but the system has silently invaded all the worlds... Is that what you mean?"

After a moment's thought, OriginDeficit began to speak.

"That's right, even though the [Orchardist] uses an entire world as nutrients to cultivate his fruit, compared to the system, he's far inferior."

Bai Zhi's gaze held a slightly subtle quality.

"Because the system itself cultivates Player in countless worlds. At the same time, the range of capabilities between each Sub-system should also depend on the Strength of the world itself. If the number and strength of Player in the world are strong enough, then the Strength of the Sub-system will also be greater."

As he spoke, Bai Zhi glanced at the Fuzi standing to the side.

"In Fuzi's world, the Player community has been constantly suppressed and even persecuted from the very beginning. When the number of Player and their overall strength dropped to a certain level, the Strength of the Sub-system in this world was also greatly weakened. This is why, after the world itself was sealed off, the Strength of the Sub-system was even unable to teleport the Player out of this world... Let me ask you a question: when did the so-called Dominator appear? Was it when the Player power in your world was almost at its limit?"

"... That's right."

After a moment of silence, the Fuzi nodded.

"It seems my prediction was correct. The strength of the Sub-system in each world is indeed related to the number of Player and the overall strength of that world."

As he gained a clearer understanding of the [system], Bai Zhi snapped his fingers.

"That's why Player from other worlds like us can enter this world, while those of you from this world are trapped here and unable to leave or access the book, because we don't belong to the same system."

"If that's the case, according to your logic, if the system is really far more powerful than we imagine, even more powerful than that [Orchardist]... After all, the [Orchardist] also needs a long time to cultivate, and only starts planting saplings when the number of Player in the world has decreased to its limit... But why doesn't the system take action, and instead requires us Player to help? With the system's Strength, it should be able to easily explore the truth of the world, right?"

After pondering for a while, Young Feather solemnly raised this question.

"Isn't the system very powerful? If the system is so powerful, why doesn't it take the initiative to solve these problems?"

"After the tide goes out, tens of thousands of fish are left on the beach. Although you have the ability to throw all the fish back into the sea, you don't have that much energy."

Ink-Stained Crystal placed the teacup back on the Coffee Table and began to speak calmly.

"That's right."

Bai Zhi glanced at Ink-Stained Crystal with slight surprise, then nodded.

"The system itself is the same. The meaning of Player's existence is self-preservation. It's better to rely on yourself than on others. The system itself is already generous enough; it can't possibly handle even such a small matter personally. Otherwise, what would be the point of the Player's existence? Of course, there might also be a second possibility: the system's Strength is too dispersed, evenly distributed across so many worlds. In reality, it itself is powerless and can only rely on the Player... Let's say both speculations are equally valid."

"Hmm... I understand."

After thinking for a moment, Young Feather nodded thoughtfully.

"Is it because we're too bad that the system doesn't even consider us? After all, we can't even do this kind of small thing well... Uh, why are you looking at me like that? Did I say something wrong again?"

When he realized that everyone's eyes were fixed on him, Young Feather's lips twitched involuntarily.

"With the way you talk, I wouldn't be surprised if you got beaten to death one day..."

OriginDeficit turned his head away, somewhat speechless.

"Don't forget, in an offline showdown, I said before that I would absolutely beat you to a pulp."

Young Feather: "..."

"The words may be rough, but the principle is sound. In a sense, what you said is not wrong... After all, we are still at a very low level, and we are simply unable to access that level."

With a slight pout, Bai Zhi turned to look at the Fuzi standing to the side.

"After you leave this world, you should seamlessly transition to another System Interface. You can simply check the Auction House to see if that's the case. After all, there are only the two of you left in the entire world. If Player auctioning items in the Auction House, then that proves it."

"Another... System Interface?"

The Fuzi paused for a moment, slightly taken aback.

"That's for sure. After all, your world is almost completely destroyed, so the Sub-system that once existed in your world naturally have no reason to exist and will be recycled by the Main System..."

After a moment's thought, Bai Zhi nodded.

"There must be quite a few beings like you, whose own world has perished, yet the Player still exist independently. So, based on my speculation, there should be a dedicated Sub-system responsible for connecting Player like you. Perhaps your sister is connected to such Sub-system... If that's the case, then if we ever meet again, remember to let me know."

"... knew."

After a moment of silence, the Fuzi nodded.

"Alright, that's enough for now. Let's get some rest; I haven't been sleeping well for the past few days."

Bai Zhi yawned and stood up from his chair.

"As for system notifications and alerts, they should be arriving soon..."