NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 100:
Chapter 100: Recharge Martial Arts Side Simulation:
Love breathes life into the struggles that shape us, filling the hollow spaces in our hearts and giving color to lifeless bones. Love’s power may not be infinite, but for some, it is the only force keeping them alive.
“The courtyard feels a bit warmer today,” Xu Xi murmured, gazing out the window. The chill of autumn seemed less pronounced, perhaps softened by the joy of reunion—or perhaps it was the presence of two supreme beings keeping the cold at bay.
“Mo Li, let me take you to meet someone,” Xu Xi said after spending time reconnecting with his sister, resolving their lingering misunderstandings, and understanding her current situation.
He led Mo Li out of the bedroom, intending to introduce her to Krisha. His goal was simple: to ensure the two wouldn’t replicate the fierce conflict from his dream, where they had clashed like bitter rivals.
When the two finally met, the atmosphere changed dramatically.
The quiet of the courtyard transformed into an unspoken hurricane, sweeping through every corner. The warmth dissipated, replaced by an icy chill that seemed to pierce the soul. Xu Moli and Krisha stood still, their eyes locking briefly as they exchanged cool introductions.
“I am Xu Moli, my brother’s sister.”
“I am Krisha Kristina, my Master’s disciple.”
Under Xu Xi’s watchful gaze, their “first meeting” concluded as abruptly as it began. Neither showed much interest in the other’s presence. After their brief introductions, silence filled the space.
The two seemed to tacitly agree to avoid mentioning the battle in the starry sky.
It wasn’t entirely quiet, though. Krisha took action, bringing hot tea and desserts to the table. The tea carried a rich, mellow flavor, and the desserts were expertly prepared, but she had only made a small portion.
Later, Xu Xi asked Krisha what she thought of Mo Li. Her response was succinct: “She seems like a pitiful good Samaritan.”
“Pitiful good Samaritan?” Xu Xi echoed, unsure how to interpret her words. While her response felt subtle and strange, it was clear she bore no hostility toward Mo Li.
Similarly, when Xu Xi asked Mo Li for her impression of Krisha, she replied, “A lucky person with good fortune. But I don’t dislike her.”
“Lucky? In what way?” Xu Xi wondered.
It was evident the two had crossed paths before, though they harbored no ill feelings toward one another. Relieved, Xu Xi thought, “At least the dream’s conflict won’t become a reality.”
“Still… how did Mo Li and Krisha meet?” Xu Xi mused. “Could it have been in the heavens or some other world after reaching their supreme levels?”
The details of their past encounters didn’t matter much now. What was important was focusing on the present and future.
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Xu Xi prepared a room in the courtyard for Mo Li. The new courtyard had plenty of empty rooms, enough to accommodate four or five residents comfortably. Unlike Krisha, who stayed in the courtyard daily, Mo Li’s visits were sporadic.
Much of her time was spent working tirelessly on upgrading Earth, striving to descend into her true form over the years.
When she did appear, she would either spend time with Xu Xi or study the dragon blood grass in the courtyard. This rekindled an old interest she had abandoned after leaving the Heavenly Sword Sect. Once again, she found joy in tending to flowers and plants.
“What a peaceful and wonderful life,” Xu Xi remarked, sipping hot tea Krisha handed him. Calm days like these were exactly what he longed for—if only he could ignore the peculiar changes in the collection cabinet.
“Shua—”
The gray wand of rekindling had moved to the first position.
“Shua—”
The sugar bowl reclaimed the top spot.
It had become a curious phenomenon. Every time Xu Xi blinked or looked away, the top item in the collection cabinet would mysteriously change.
“Gulp, gulp,” Xu Xi drained his tea in one go, choosing to ignore the oddity. He had tried asking both Krisha and Mo Li to restrain themselves, and while both were obedient and sensible enough not to trouble him, their subtle competition continued.
When Xu Xi was in the bedroom, the collection cabinet would remain perfectly quiet, as if nothing was amiss. But when he wasn’t around—like now, sitting in the living room—the silent battle resumed.
“The children have grown up, and it’s hard to manage them,” Xu Xi muttered, setting his cup down with a faint clink.
He summoned the simulator panel visible only to him and began pondering his next move.
What world should he choose for the third simulation?
“At my current pace, achieving immortality on the cultivation side or ascending on the magic side is only a matter of time,” Xu Xi thought. “But there’s no such thing as too much strength. If the simulator can assist me across multiple extraordinary systems, it would be a waste not to maximize its potential.”
Flipping through the descriptions of various worlds, Xu Xi considered his options carefully. With abundant resources stored in his space ring, he could simulate any world he chose.
“Immortal cultivation helps me understand the movements of heaven and earth. Magic meditation enhances my spiritual clarity and control over elements. These paths have already brought me profound insights into the essence of the world. Repeating these directions in the third simulation wouldn’t yield as much value.”
After much thought, Xu Xi narrowed his focus to two systems: “fantasy” and “martial arts.”
Both systems emphasized the physical body. In these realms, a single punch could break through life and death, and boundless vitality could dominate the skies and suppress the underworld.
“My spiritual roots connect me to the energy of heaven and earth. Meditation grants me mastery over the spirit. I’ve come far on the path of understanding. But my greatest weakness lies in my physical essence.”
After weighing his options, Xu Xi chose the “martial arts” system. Though both fantasy and martial arts emphasized physical strength, martial arts delved deeper into exploring the secrets of the human body. It complemented the essence, energy, and spirit he sought to unify, paving the way for integrating multiple extraordinary systems.
“Alright, let’s begin recharging,” Xu Xi decided.
He tapped his storage ring, releasing a pile of extraordinary items from the martial arts system.
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