Mini World Game Console

Valiant in battle before the formation, blood painted on the bridge.

The first half depicted Zhao Yun's unmatched combat prowess, while the latter featured Zhang Fei's moment of glory on the bridge of Changban Slope.

Standing on the imitation wooden bridge, Ren Suo wielded the Zhangba Serpent Spear with an imposing aura. Dozens of background actors formed Cao's Army, cramming the stage and giving the sense of a full-scale military force. Seven archery enthusiasts perched upon an elevated platform, bows drawn and arrows nocked, the cold glint of the metal arrowheads shimmering sharply. To maintain accuracy, they were using their own preferred Compound Bows and modern bows. Though it was odd for ancient Cao's forces to use modern bows, the lights weren't focused on them, and their lofty position meant few in the audience noticed the discrepancy.

The audience could only see the simultaneous release of seven arrows, whooshing through the air towards Zhang Fei on the bridge!

This scene had been rehearsed countless times. Facing the first volley, Ren Suo effortlessly deflected each arrow, courtesy of "Evolution of the Cat"'s grace and "Insight into the Mortal World"'s vision. As the archers loosed a second volley, Ren Suo kicked up a plank from the ground and ducked behind it, using the wood to block the incoming arrows!

The plank fell, revealing the spears underneath. As the soldiers of Cao's Army charged, Ren Suo kicked up a spear, hoisting it high and hurling it like a javelin!

The spear, being made of foam, was light as a feather. But now a Second Stage Cultivator, Ren Suo's physique was nearly on par with a top athlete. His forceful throw gave the impression of lethal potential. The Cao soldiers struck by the javelin still fell, one by one, as the ketchup packets hidden in their clothes burst open upon impact, creating sprays of blood. The soldiers seemed frozen in terror.

After a moment, Cao's soldiers formed a shield wall and advanced over the bridge while hurling javelins at Ren Suo. He blocked several javelins, then took machine gun fire with his body, slowly retreating from the bridge before suddenly cutting upwards with his spear—

"Collapse!"

At that moment, Ren Suo felt his pocket suddenly weigh down, but it was a crucial moment in the play, and with no time to be distracted, he kept applying force to his spear. The "Gauze Clothing" provided him with comprehensive defense as well as leak-proof protection—it also wrapped around the Zhangba Serpent Spear. Though it didn't enhance the sharpness like Zhao Huo's "Spirit Qi", it at least made the weapon sturdier and significantly reduced recoil from impacts, ensuring his slashes hit uninterrupted!

The wooden bridge broke under the strain, throwing Cao's shield-bearing soldiers to their fall, while Ren Suo, as the twin-tailed Zhang Fei, made a suave exit.

True to the phrase 'Valiant in battle before the formation, blood painted on the bridge'!

At this point, the play was nearing its close. When Ren Suo and Zhao Huo took the stage to bow and give thanks, they were almost frightened by the sea of faces before them.

But Zhao Huo, having weathered many storms, quickly regained his composure and whispered during the bow, "See, there are lots of my fan girls down there, right?"

Ren Suo cracked a smile, "You better listen carefully."

Zhao Huo was momentarily taken aback, but when they stepped off the stage, he heard the audience's murmuring, "The one with the twin ponytails looks so elegant..."

"That clown makeup is simply marvelous..."

"Zhang Fei looks way handsomer than the neighboring Zhao Yun!"

Zhao Huo felt as if struck by a critical hit, his heart squeezed by an invisible hand. Was his aesthetic judgment of over twenty years somehow erroneous!? Could his popularity as the Silver Armored General really not match that stately twin-tailed figure!?

Unable to help himself, he asked Sun Shu beside him, "Who's handsomer, me or him?"

Sun Shu blinked and leaned close to whisper, "Brother Huo, you're handsome."

Zhao Huo breathed a sigh of relief, then cheerfully threw his arm around Ren Suo's shoulder and laughed loudly, "No need to whisper, it's not something to be ashamed of. Ren Suo, did you hear that? Clearly, I'm the one who looks more charming and dashing!"

Ren Suo looked at Zhao Huo, utterly confused. Why was he being told about a private conversation? Was Zhao Huo trying to show off his PDA?

But at the moment, Ren Suo had no time to entertain Zhao Huo's antics; he covertly felt his pocket and reached inside.

In his pocket was a chipped cup. Luckily, it only appeared at the very end of the play; otherwise, if he carried around this thing in his pocket, any sudden move from Ren Suo might have 'squeezed' the cup out.

He glanced down and instantly understood—it was a white cup, one he was very much familiar with.

"Pure White Mini Holy Grail."

This was an extremely practical prop, acquired in "Mage Under the World Tree." It had played a role in "Midnight Walker" as a Krypton Gold channel. Ren Suo also equipped it for Healing, greatly enhancing healing effects and reducing the mana cost of Healing Magic.

During "Midnight Walker", since the "Pure White Mini Holy Grail" was equipped by the female shop owner, Ren Suo felt a resonance with the shop owner due to the connection between the Grail's True Form and its Mark, temporarily taking over her body. Had it not been for the Bond System's assistance, Ren Suo might now be posing as a flirty female shopkeeper, feeding excrement to Peacock Country's villains in Mumbai.

And now, for the second time, he saw the real "Pure White Mini Holy Grail" in reality!

Ren Suo then remembered—at one point in the game, he had deliberately equipped this item to a Rebel. Its appearance on him now was logical. But why was it not just a replica Mark, but the "Pure White Mini Holy Grail"'s True Form?

A thought struck Ren Suo, taking him back to the night of the attack eight days prior. That night he had automatically equipped the "Rippling Spring Sounds", but he hadn't paid close attention to the status of the ring. Now Ren Suo realized that the "Rippling Spring Sounds" he had on wasn't just an intangible Mark either! The ring he had equipped that night was the actual one he saw in the "Equipment Interface": a blue ring, flowing like water!

"Game characters equip actual items, which is why the female shopkeeper could take out the 'Pure White Mini Holy Grail' to serve as a Krypton Gold channel, and taking out the 'Goddess Jade Pendant' could even be recognized by the Azure Dragon Crescent Blade. When I, as a Player, equip items, it's like equipping a projection of a dungeon Mark. But before, when I equipped items for the Rebel in the game, and now I am that Rebel. Therefore, as a game character, I would now be equipped with the True Form of the props!"

In the midst of reflection, Ren Suo sorted out the cause and effect. Yet, he still harbored doubts: equipping 'Rippling Spring Sounds' was due to the plot's demand, but equipping the 'Pure White Mini Holy Grail' here seemed meaningless. When Ren Suo equipped it in the game, it was just that, especially since he didn't care about the Rebel's survival at that time. But the current Ren Suo can't afford to be indifferent; after all, game strategy tips are almost always substantial. For example, one of the initial strategy tips was: "The heart of courage is the secret to invincibility (To change the game, start with yourself!)" At that time, Ren Suo completely didn't understand, and that tip didn't come into play at all later. It wasn't until this morning—yes, this very morning—that he understood the true meaning of that phrase. The attacks on the night of the 12th, followed by the inhumane eight days of being online from the 13th to the 20th, had drained all of Ren Suo's energy and time. He hardly had any chance to recall the game's content. 'The heart of courage is the secret to invincibility'—actually meant that Ren Suo himself needs to muster the Courage to crush everything. Naturally, the game would directly show a Determination Value of 100%, without needing Ren Suo to influence the Rebel through various methods.

While Ren Suo was considering the use of the 'Pure White Mini Holy Grail,' Zhao Huo excitedly pulled him aside and said, "We've gained so much popularity with this stage play... We're sure to win the most votes this time, Ren Suo, thanks for the help! We might have to perform the play again later, and by then, I'll need to trouble... Do you know her?"

Ren Suo felt his clothing being tugged. He looked down and saw a little girl with white hair. She wore a white tank top and a red tie, with a small skirt below. Her little legs were wrapped in white knee-high socks, and she wore arm covers. White animal ears perched on her head, and nine fluffy little tails swung back and forth behind her.

The little girl clung tightly to Ren Suo's clothing, pouting with lips as thin as a cicada's wings, looking pitiful. Her big eyes, clear and watery, enhanced by red Cosmetic Contact Lens Power, were tearfully looking up at him.

Zhao Huo swallowed hard and quietly stepped back three paces. What to do? Should he tell Dong Chengling? Who would have thought, who would have thought, Ren Suo actually has such a young daughter! With his bushy eyebrows and large eyes, to think he had such an explosive past! And here I am, with only a fiancée—I lose!

For a moment, Zhao Huo's mind seemed to be a battleground between an Angel and a Demon.

Demon Zhao Huo: "Of course you must tell Dong Chengling, then there'll be a great show to watch. Can you resist this throbbing desire?"

Angel Zhao Huo: "Shut up! Zhao Huo, you have to remember, you are Ren Suo's close friend! How could you do this? Besides, how will Dong Chengling believe you when you're just making empty claims? Better to stabilize both of them first, let Ren Suo take his daughter home, and then later on order Dong Chengling's assassination service over the phone. Then you'll get to see a good show!"

Demon Zhao Huo was impressed, bowing and saying, "Admirable, admirable. You are quite the scumbag."

Angel Zhao Huo proudly replied, "It takes one to know one."

The Demon and Angel having made their plan, Zhao Huo didn't interrupt the emotional reunion. He thought that whatever Ren Suo said later, he would just nod 'yes, yes, yes' in agreement. First, stabilize Ren Suo, and then wait until Ren Suo took his daughter home to create trouble.

Meanwhile, the little girl pulled Ren Suo to a less crowded area. She poked the 'Pure White Mini Holy Grail' in Ren Suo's pocket with her small finger. Unable to hold back her tears any longer, they streamed down her face. She threw her thin arms around Ren Suo's thigh, hugging him tightly, and with a crying voice, she said, "I've come to find you to play!"

Looking at this little girl who was like a human, like a fox, Ren Suo's mind thundered as he felt a mysterious Bond chain firmly connecting him and her. He remembered the arrangement in 'Devouring the Spirit of the World'; he remembered the promise in 'Midnight Walker.' That night, the departing Spirit of the World bestowed intelligence and Spirituality to a White Fox. That night, the female shopkeeper of Midnight Walker, under the night sky of New York, made a distant promise to the Little Nine-Tailed Fox. The words I gave in the game, she actually took them seriously. If she treats me within the context of the game, then I must also treat her within the context of the game. The Mysterious Energy within my body, at this moment, completely transformed into warm energy. It made Ren Suo feel more resolute than ever before! Determination Value, 100%! In that instant, Ren Suo's goal and the second level's game objective fully aligned—Protect the Little Nine-Tailed Fox (Phantom Girl)! I've managed to achieve a Perfect ending in the game before; doing it one more time is possible! That's right, I am moved merely by reuniting with the Little Nine-Tailed Fox, and out of a Player's principles, I am protecting her. I really am not some kind of lolicon!