Destiny

However, behind this boundless power, Ying Yue sensed something unusual.

He realized that the help and guidance he had received all this time had not come solely from his own efforts and wisdom.

The feeling that came with it was as if some force had been silently manipulating his destiny, driving him toward a far greater future.

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

Ying Yue's intuition told him that the Destiny System was no simple entity. Profound mysteries lay behind it.

This feeling had grown stronger as his power increased. At last, Ying Yue decided to confront the mysterious force that had always accompanied him—the Destiny System.

Ying Yue stood in the void of the universe, surrounded by endless stars. He was like a star in the cosmos, radiating a mysterious light.

He took a deep breath and called out softly:

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

The empty universe fell silent. Then a deep, mighty voice echoed in Ying Yue's consciousness. It did not come from the outside but connected directly with his inner self, like some ancient wisdom that had crossed time and dimensions to reach the depths of his soul.

"Ying Yue, that's a good question. It wasn't by chance that I chose you. In truth, I'm not merely a system. I took the form of a system only because you called for me. I am a meme—the final echo left behind by a civilization from before the previous Big Bang."

Ying Yue trembled slightly, waves of shock surging through his heart. "A meme? What does that mean?"

"A meme is an idea, knowledge, or concept that can spread through a civilization. Memes can transcend time and space, pass through countless cycles of the universe, and influence civilizations yet to come. As the previous universe faced destruction, our civilization, a great power that ruled the multiverse, poured all its strength into creating a meme called Destiny. It would guide the rebirth of future civilizations and help them resist the inevitable destruction."

The Destiny System continued, "At the universe's final moment, everything will fall to a low energy state, unable to resist greater forces or even sustain its own existence. Our civilization was the ninety-ninth to grow powerful enough to leave behind information during the universe's rebirth. The laws of this universe will ultimately lead to its destruction. To prepare for this cosmic catastrophe, they created me—Destiny. I am the final piece of the puzzle they left behind, bearing the power to guide the next rebirth of the universe."

Ying Yue fell silent for a moment, then asked slowly, "What is the rebirth of the universe? How many times has it happened?"

The Destiny System's voice grew more distant and somber. "The universe has been reborn countless times. With every destruction and rebirth, all civilizations face a reset and annihilation in the newly born universe. The civilization that created me lived through the ninety-ninth known rebirth: the Destiny Era. Before it, ninety-eight civilizations had left their names on the universe's epitaph. Each was destroyed when the universe was reborn. Only a very few civilizations could leave behind information on the brink of death, sending it across time to those who would come after. Those that left their names were all brilliant civilizations: a civilization of three-eyed psychics, an immortal-cultivation civilization, a vampire civilization. Many others could not even preserve information about themselves."

A great tumult rose in Ying Yue's heart. He had thought he was facing nothing more than an ordinary conflict on a cosmic scale, never imagining such a vast secret lay behind it. "Then what information did these civilizations leave behind? What guidance does it offer to future civilizations?"

The Destiny System replied, "The information each civilization left behind was different, but it all shared one theme: the universe's order and destruction are inevitable. Even the mightiest civilization will eventually perish. Only when the next generation of civilization has enough power can it resist this cosmic rebirth, preserve the flame of civilization, and break this endless cycle."

Ying Yue pondered for a moment, then asked, "What is my mission? Why me? Why did you choose me?"

The Destiny System's voice came again, calmer than before, as if shaped by the passage of endless time. "Our civilization reached a point where it could predict and weave destiny."

Destiny's voice seemed to grow mightier and more profound. "The ability to predict possible futures is no longer rare. Our technology and methods are almost indistinguishable from miracles. You could think of us as gods of destiny, weavers of fate—but we are not solitary deities. We are a collective power."

Ying Yue felt a jolt. Images of what the Destiny System had described appeared in his mind: an existence beyond the material realm, a collective civilization capable of predicting and manipulating destiny.

A form of wisdom that transcended time and space.

"According to our predictions," the Destiny System continued, "you—Ying Yue—are the key to changing the fate of the Ninja World."

The words shook Ying Yue. He had always believed his destiny was closely tied to the future of the Ninja World, but he had never felt his responsibility and mission so clearly.

The Destiny System continued, "Across countless timelines, there is a 95% chance that you can change the future of the Ninja World."

The system's voice was deep and powerful. "That is why we chose you."

An indescribable emotion surged within Ying Yue. He now understood that what lay before him was no simple historical trajectory, but an opportunity to change the fate of the universe across time and space.

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

The Destiny System continued, "But you are not the only one we chose."

Its tone grew more solemn. "We also chose other beings capable of changing the fate of the universe. Their power matters just as much, and their missions are just as great. We chose them and gave them the ability to guide the course of civilization, so they could resist the destruction of civilization and order brought about by the universe's rebirth."

Ying Yue realized he was not fighting alone.

Many others would stand beside him on the road ahead, bearing the same mission to change the fate of the universe.

They did not exist merely for their own interests. They were part of a struggle that transcended time, space, and history.

The Destiny System's voice sank once more, as if revealing its final secret to Ying Yue. "As for your mission..."

Destiny spoke slowly. "I have granted you the authority to observe and weave destiny. You will not only be able to see where the future is headed; you will also be able to influence and guide it. You will have the power to change the fate of the universe, resist the 'fated death' of every civilization and every order, and oppose the 'rebirth of the universe' that devours all."