Destiny

However, behind this endless power, Ying Yue sensed an unusual shift.

He realized that the help and guidance he had received all along did not stem solely from his own efforts and wisdom.

The accompanying sensation felt as if some force were silently manipulating his destiny, pushing him toward a far more profound future.

This force was known as the Destiny System; it had been working in silence, guiding Ying Yue's growth from behind the scenes.

Ying Yue's intuition told him that the Destiny System was not merely a simple entity, but that it harbored deeper, more inscrutable mysteries.

This feeling grew stronger as his power increased, and eventually, Ying Yue decided to confront this mysterious force that had accompanied him all along—the Destiny System.

Ying Yue stood in the void of the universe, surrounded by endless stars; his existence was like a sun in the cosmos, radiating a mysterious glow.

He took a deep breath and whispered:

"Destiny System, why me? Why did you choose me?"

The vast universe remained silent, and then, a low and grand voice echoed within Ying Yue's consciousness. The voice did not come from the outside but connected directly to his inner self, like some ancient wisdom traversing time, space, and dimensions to reach the depths of Ying Yue's soul.

"Ying Yue, you ask well. It is no accident that you were chosen by me. In truth, I am not a mere system. I only take the form of a system because you called upon me; I am a meme—the final echo left behind by a civilization from before the previous Big Bang."

Ying Yue shuddered, his heart churning with turbulent waves: "A meme? What does that mean?"

"A meme refers to thoughts, knowledge, and concepts capable of spreading through civilizations. They can transcend time and space, traverse countless cosmic cycles, and influence future civilizations. During the destruction of the last universe, we used the full power of a civilization that ruled the multiverse to create the meme known as Destiny, guiding the rebirth of future civilizations to resist the inevitable destruction."

The Destiny System continued: "At the final moment of the universe, everything falls to a low energy state, unable to resist stronger forces or even maintain its own existence. Our civilization was the ninety-ninth to develop sufficiently to leave behind information during the cosmic reboot. The laws of this universe will eventually lead to destruction, and to cope with this cosmic-scale annihilation, they created me—Destiny. I am the final puzzle piece they left behind, carrying the power to guide the next cosmic reboot."

Ying Yue was silent for a moment, then asked slowly: "Then what is a cosmic reboot? How many times has it happened?"

The Destiny System's voice became deeper and more profound: "The cosmic reboot has not happened just once, but countless times. Every destruction and rebirth means that after a new universe is born, all civilizations face resetting and annihilation. The civilization that created me was the ninety-ninth known reboot, the Destiny Era. As for the ninety-eight civilizations that left their names on the cosmic epitaph before, each perished when encountering the reboot. Only a very few civilizations were able to leave information on the edge of death, passing it through time and space to future existences. These civilizations that left their names were brilliant—the three-eyed psionic civilization, the immortal cultivation civilization, the blood clan civilization. Many more could not even leave behind their own information."

Ying Yue's heart surged with great waves; he had thought he was facing ordinary cosmic-level conflicts, never expecting such a massive secret to be hidden behind it. "Then, what information did these civilizations leave behind? What guidance do they provide for future civilizations?"

The Destiny System replied: "The information left by each civilization is different, but there is a common theme: the order and destruction of the universe are unavoidable. Even the most powerful civilizations will eventually face extinction. Only when the next generation of civilization possesses sufficient power can they resist this cosmic-scale reboot, continue the spark of civilization, and break this endless cycle."

Ying Yue pondered for a moment and asked: "Then what is my mission? Why me, why did you choose me?"

The Destiny System's voice came again, this time with a tone calmer than before, as if carrying the weight of endless time: "Our civilization reached a point where we could predict and weave destiny."

The voice of Destiny seemed to grow grander and more profound: "Predicting the possibilities of the future is no longer a rare ability. Our technology and methods are almost comparable to miracles. You can understand us as gods of destiny, weavers of fate, though we are not lonely deities, but a collective power."

Ying Yue felt a tremor, and images described by the Destiny System flashed through his mind: an existence transcending material boundaries, a collective civilization capable of predicting and manipulating fate.

A form of wisdom that transcended time and space.

"In our predictions," the Destiny System's voice continued to echo, "you—Ying Yue—are the key to changing the fate of the Ninja World."

This sentence shook Ying Yue to his core. He had always believed his fate was closely tied to the future of the Ninja World, but he had never felt the weight of his responsibility and mission so clearly.

The Destiny System continued: "In countless world lines, you have a 95% probability of being able to change the future of the Ninja World."

The system's voice was low and powerful: "This is the reason we chose you."

An indescribable emotion surged within Ying Yue's heart. He realized that what he faced was not merely a simple historical trajectory, but an opportunity to span time and space and change the fate of the universe.

Behind all of this was the Destiny System's constant monitoring and guidance, as if an invisible thread were manipulating his destiny.

The Destiny System continued: "But this is not just a choice made for you alone."

The system's tone became more solemn: "We did not just choose you; we also chose other existences capable of changing the fate of the universe. Their power is equally important, and their missions are equally great. We chose these individuals and imbued them with the ability to guide the progress of civilization, to resist the destruction of civilizational order brought about by the cosmic reboot."

Ying Yue realized he was not fighting alone.

On the road ahead, there were many others standing by his side, all bearing the mission to change the fate of the universe.

They did not exist merely for personal gain, but for a contest that transcended time and history.

The Destiny System's voice lowered once more, as if conveying the final secret to Ying Yue: "As for your mission,"

Destiny said slowly, "I grant you the authority to observe and weave destiny. You will not only be able to see the direction of the future, but you will also be able to influence and guide it. You will have the power to change the fate of the universe, to resist the 'fated death' of all civilizations and orders, and to fight against that 'cosmic reboot' that devours everything."