My Martial Spirit is My Fiancée

Chapter 3: Reversing Age and Martial Spirits

Above the Star Dou Forest, a streak of bright green light shot across the sky at an incredible speed.

Within the light, Zheng Li was safe and sound. Wang Xian'er's Spirit power enveloped him, as he wouldn't have been able to endure such high-speed flight without her protection.

Soon, the streak of light descended.

Wang Xian'er looked at Zheng Li and advised, "Young man, this is the outer part of the Star Dou Forest. There's still some distance to the outer perimeter. To the south is Star Luo City, and to the northwest is Shrek City. These two cities should be enough for orientation. Here's some dry rations and a few Gold Spirit Coins."

Pointing in the direction, Wang Xian'er took out some dry rations and three Gold Spirit Coins from her storage Spirit tool and handed them to Zheng Li.

Zheng Li didn't refuse. These were things he needed.

"Thank you once again, Old Wang," he said, bowing deeply to her.

He didn't utter any words of repayment because even if he did, a powerful figure like Wang Xian'er wouldn't care. He would keep her favor in his heart.

My lady... and the word "princess" mentioned by that middle-aged man. Wang Xian'er was undoubtedly a royal confidante...

This identity...

As he pondered these thoughts, Wang Xian'er said, "Don't worry about it. If fate allows, we may meet again." After saying this, she departed.

Zheng Li couldn't help shaking his head.

"Where should I go next?"

『Host, would you like to activate the World Gift Package?』

"What the heck!"

Zheng Li's body trembled suddenly.

"System! Can't you stop startling me like that? It's terrifying!"

『This is your fault, don't blame it on the system. It's because of your poor ability to handle surprises!』

Zheng Li was puzzled. "What does that have to do with my ability to handle surprises?"

『Would you like to activate the World Gift Package? If it's not activated within three days, it won't be distributed!』

"World Gift Package? Please explain," Zheng Li furrowed his brow.

『The full name of this system is the World Gift Package System. As the name suggests, every time the host enters a new world, this system will distribute a world gift package. After that, what the host does in this new world has nothing to do with this system. This system doesn't have missions, draws, or a store or anything like that. Until the host reaches the pinnacle of this new world, they can choose to enter the next world or stay here forever.』

"So, you mean that only when I enter a new world, you will distribute a world gift package, and then everything that follows is unrelated to you?" Zheng Li frowned.

Is this... abandonment?

『Not exactly. This system previously mentioned that it would protect your soul from being extinguished. Of course, if the enemy's strength exceeds the system's capabilities, then…』

"What?" Zheng Li asked when the system paused.

『Wait to die!』

Zheng Li said, "System, are you enjoying teasing me?"

The system remained silent.

"What is the pinnacle of the Douluo World? Is it becoming a Limit Douluo? Can I return to my original world?"

『The pinnacle of this world is not becoming a Limit Douluo. It's reaching Level 100, becoming a God! At that moment, the host can choose to leave this world without entering the God Realm, or they can choose to enter the God Realm. If you choose to enter the God Realm, the system will distribute a world gift package!』

『As for returning to your original world, the answer is yes! When the host reaches the pinnacle of a world, they can freely traverse all the worlds they've experienced before.』

『Reminder: Once you reach the pinnacle of a certain world, whether or not you choose to enter a new world is entirely up to the host. This system has no right to interfere. Apart from the distribution of world gift packages and world traversal, the host has the highest authority!』

『Even if you uninstall the system, this system will comply. Note: After uninstalling, the system will disappear forever at its root! If the host dies, the system will also disappear!』

『You are the first and last host of this system!』

Zheng Li fell into a momentary silence.

So... did his angry words earlier nearly push the system to the brink of extinction?

It's my fault, my fault...

He didn't ask the system how much time he would have for regret after uninstalling it, because in the future, he wouldn't utter such words again.

Zheng Li lowered his head in contemplation. After a moment, he raised his head with a question.

"System, I have a question."

『Please ask, host.』

"If I reach the pinnacle in the Douluo World but then enter a world with significantly lower power levels and ranks than the Douluo World, wouldn't I essentially reach the pinnacle immediately?"

『You're thinking nonsense, host! Please remember that the power levels in the next world must be higher than the previous one!』

Zheng Li can only click his tongue in disappointment upon hearing that.

He sighed and decided not to argue with the system anymore. He still had some doubts, but he would address them when he chose to enter the next world. It wasn't relevant now.

So, what's next...

"System, open the World Gift Package!"

『Ding! The World Gift Package is being opened and has been opened.』

『Congratulations, host, on receiving the following items: Age Reversal x1, 『Blank』 Martial Spirit x1, Martial Spirit Spirit Heart x1, Spirit Manual x1, Mental Enhancement x1, Physique Enhancement x1, Hundred-Year Spirit Ring x1, Douluo World Identity x1, Shrek School Admission Recommendation x1, Spirit Ring Duration Increase (500 years, stackable) x10, Spirit Bone Duration Increase (500 years) x10, Gold Spirit Coins x10,000.』

『The items have been automatically placed into the system space, and the host can withdraw them at any time. The system space can also be used for storage, but living creatures are not allowed.』

"Is that it?" Zheng Li blinked.

『What else do you want?』 the system retorted.

Zheng Li fell silent upon hearing that, not knowing what to say.

『To be content, host. Fusing two powerful martial Spirits will grant you innate full Spirit power, enhancements to your physique and spirit, and even a cultivation technique. If it weren't for the sake of giving you some self-defense capability, you wouldn't have received a Hundred-Year Spirit Ring.』

『In fact, innate full Spirit power is enough to give you some self-defense capability. Look at Tang San. At Level 10, he was already proficient in abilities like Silent Sleeve Dart, Jade Phosphor Hand, and Purple Demon Eye!』

"Get lost!" Zheng Li said with a straight face.

Can it even compare? Tang San was a disciple of the Tang Sect before transmigrating, and now he looked at himself...

"System, I don't understand something. The Spirit Heart Martial Spirit is one thing, but what the heck is 『Blank』 Martial Spirit?" Zheng Li asked in confusion.

『In the absence of exceeding the system's capabilities, whatever the host thinks when starting the fusion of this Martial Spirit is what it becomes after the fusion!』

"So, it's pretty awesome?" Zheng Li was surprised. "Can I choose something like the Skyrend Axe, Dragon God, or Extermination Sword?"

『You can. However, I should remind the host that, regardless of how powerful a Martial Spirit you think of during the fusion, the host's innate Spirit power will not exceed Level 10 after the fusion.』

"...I didn't think of anything like that," Zheng Li replied, ready to give the system a kiss. But the last sentence extinguished his thoughts.

System: 『...』

Fortunately, it added another sentence.

"By the way, I remember suspecting that I was dreaming at that time, and you read my thoughts. From now on, such actions are prohibited."

System: 『...』

Luckily, Zheng Li was a step too late.

『Ding! It's closed! The host can confirm from the system source at any time.』

Zheng Li nodded and then asked, "What about the Spirit Heart?”

『The Spirit Heart is exactly what it sounds like—a heart. Its abilities will become clear to the host after fusion.』

Hearing the system's explanation, he didn't press further and asked another question, "What does the age reversal do?"

『Age reversal can adjust the host's body and bone age to the state when they were ten years old, without changing their physical strength or power.』

It didn't sound very scientific, but he decided not to bring up scientific explanations with the system.

"Alright." Zheng Li wasn't particularly surprised; the meaning was clear from the name itself.

He didn't mind getting younger; it was a good thing, extending his lifespan by over a decade for no apparent downside. Plus, he could always grow up again.

『I recommend the host to use age reversal first and then fuse the martial Spirit.』

"Understood."

That was his plan as well.

"Will age reversal and martial Spirit fusion create a significant disturbance?"

『No.』

"Got it."

With a better understanding, Zheng Li spent some time finding a shallow cave nearby. He planned to reverse his age and then fuse his martial Spirit. There were still plenty of trees, bushes, and small hills in the vicinity, not far from leaving the Star Dou Great Forest.

After concealing the cave entrance, Zheng Li began the age reversal process.

Surrounded by a pale white light, Zheng Li could clearly feel the journey of becoming younger, without any pain or discomfort. Soon, he returned to his appearance at the age of ten.

Black short hair, fair skin with a touch of red—it was rather cute, to be honest. However, he was completely naked.

Even the black robe given to him by the first middle-aged man had fallen off; it was too large. Ten-year-old Zheng Li was just over four feet tall, while his twenty-two-year-old self stood at six feet.

"That was fast!"

He exclaimed and then picked up the black robe from the ground to wrap himself. He then said, "System, let's begin fusing the martial Spirit!"

After speaking, Zheng Li raised his younger hand and took a look at it, inadvertently thinking of the soft little hands he had often held over the past six months. He couldn't help but feel a sense of loss. Even though they had only spent half a year together, he really liked her, his fiancée.

By the way, had the system not started the fusion yet?

『Ding! Fusion completed!』

Zheng Li: "?"

"Is it done?"

『Yes.』

"But wait! System, why didn't you remind me that it was already completed from the beginning?"

『I did remind you, but you weren't paying attention, host.』

Zheng Li: "..."

Even so, how could I have felt absolutely nothing?

『What kind of sensation were you expecting, host? Excruciating pain? Heavenly bliss? Or…』

"Stop! That's enough!"

The system was being cheeky, and Zheng Li had to make it stop; who knew what else it could say.

Rubbing his forehead, he suddenly realized the issue.

"System, both martial Spirits have fused now, right?" Zheng Li asked cautiously.

『Yes, host.』

Zheng Li: "...So what is the 『Blank』 Martial Spirit then?"

He had a bad feeling about this.

『Host, don't you know what you were thinking when you started the fusion? You can release your martial Spirit to see, you know~』

The system was being playful again, but Zheng Li didn't have the mood to argue.

Because... his bad feeling was growing stronger.

He then felt the martial Spirit and Spirit power and released the 『Blank』 Martial Spirit.

Immediately, a faint illusion appeared in front of him...

Zheng Li can only stare in silence upon seeing what it is.