Ren Suo's first reaction upon seeing "How to Pursue the Nameless Greatsword Maiden in the 'Destiny Live Broadcast'?" was, Why is this only coming out now?

However, he quickly understood why—previous game videos were only released after everything had concluded. This only allowed for post-event analyses like personality modeling and motive tracing, offering no direct interaction with the game characters. Consequently, questions like "How to pursue a Truth Seeker," "How to adopt the Handsome Monkey King," or "How to flirt with the Fairy Palace God of Cookery" never arose. The targets' appearances were unpredictable—when or where they might show up, or if they would appear at all, was unknown, making specific pursuit strategies impossible. It's like an ordinary single guy whose hand is brushed by a girl; he might immediately fantasize about what to name their future daughter. Yet, few would daydream about marrying their idol, as it's too far-fetched and impractical.

For the Mysterious Country officials, the People of Fairy Palace were just that remote. They would complete their tasks and depart, never meddling in the mortal world, and nearly all possessed various Divine Skills and Changsheng. The difference in their life dimensions was too vast for ploys like a Beauty Trap to be effective. Transcendent beings could perceive your pores with their naked eyes, discern the amount of makeup you wore by scent, and even detect if you hadn't cleaned yourself properly after using the restroom. How could they possibly develop an interest in mortals?

By the way, the above statement was 'alleged,' as I'm not yet at the Taotie's stage of 'only intake, no output.' However, Mysterious Country likely does have Super Strong Beings capable of 'smelling others' recent excrement'; otherwise, such claims wouldn't be made with such conviction...

But this time was different. Because it was a live broadcast, and it was clear the Great Sword Maiden would appear again, if your plane was fast enough, you might just meet her at the venue of the next Destiny Live Broadcast. As for the Great Sword Maiden's strength: on one hand, she was very strong, her sword capable of slaying Fire Demons, her Sword Technique Unparalleled; on the other hand, she was very weak, seemingly still within human limitations. Perhaps a barrage of bullets could turn her into a shattered doll—though whether she would resurrect and slap you in the face afterward was another matter entirely. Of course, harming the Great Sword Maiden was absolutely the worst course of action; the correct strategy was to find a way to contact Fairy Palace through her.

Since the Great Sword Maiden was previously just an ordinary corpse awaiting cremation, she likely didn't possess the typical detachment from worldly Desires common to other Fairy Palace beings; she might still harbor human emotions. Therefore, pursuing her to become a son-in-law of Fairy Palace was undoubtedly a sound strategy! What's the point of being a lapdog for some rich beauty? A real man should strive to become Fairy Palace's Hound of Heaven! Compared to those online sycophants fawning over the Nine-Tailed Fox, even setting up fan clubs and drawing lewd comics of her, pursuing the Great Sword Maiden seemed far more realistic and achievable.

Although Ren Suo had no desire to engage with this discussion, it was a question from the Special Case Group, and he was, after all, a Special Consultant for them—the kind who hadn't answered a single question in a month yet still drew a consultant's salary, a veritable wage thief. Out of courtesy and obligation, he had to provide some sort of answer. But when Ren Suo glanced at the existing suggestions, he was dumbfounded. Are there really so many hookup masters among the Level 3 Researchers? Things like "Love's Thirty-Six Stratagems," "Ten-Dollar Husband Teaches You Love," "Sincere Brother's Rooftop Teaching"... It turns out that, apart from me, the other Special Consultants are either Harem Kings, Hook-Up Kings, or masters of the Shura Field.

Earn some Points with this question? The thought suddenly surfaced in Ren Suo's mind.

But Ren Suo lacked real-world experience, so he definitely couldn't write any genuine advice on pursuing girls. However, the irony was, he *was* the Great Sword Maiden, and the Great Sword Maiden *was* him! I'll teach you how to pursue me, you follow my method to pursue me, and then I'll pretend to be successfully pursued by you...

Ren Suo collected his thoughts, feeling no problems with this plan, even a little excited. He recalled a summer ten years ago when he had masqueraded as a girl online and had an online romance with his male deskmate. Back then, pretending to be Sister Ren Suo, he'd "accidentally" let slip to his deskmate online that "she" liked hazelnut wafer chocolate bars, spicy gluten strips, and fish sausages. His deskmate would then give these items to Ren Suo to pass on to his "sister." Naturally, all these treats ended up in Ren Suo's stomach. After graduation, feeling a bit guilty for conning so many goodies off his deskmate, he had wanted to compensate him. But his deskmate hadn't wanted any compensation and had even laughingly invited him out for dinner, karaoke, and drinks all night. Since all their other classmates were busy that day, it was just the two of them for dinner and karaoke, and they had an absolute blast. However, Ren Suo had to rush back that night to pull an all-nighter gaming with his sister, so he didn't stay out drinking all night. His deskmate had tried hard to persuade him to stay, saying he wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk over drinks.

Thinking back, he really was a good deskmate. In summary, Ren Suo was very experienced in this sort of deception.

However, what if other Researchers copy my idea? If the idea works, won't the rewards be shared among all contributors? As the saying goes, it's hard to get fat eating alone. So, I'll aim to stay 'slim'. I need to propose an idea that looks unreliable yet somewhat plausible. Then, when the handsome men sent by Mysterious Country are forced to use my idea out of desperation and suddenly discover its extraordinary effectiveness, I'll be able to secure the greatest benefit! Luckily, I haven't answered many questions lately, and the 'Ren Naiser Expert' tag in my Researcher profile is looking a bit shaky. Now is the perfect time to show my true capabilities!

He pondered for a moment and concocted his response:

"This chess piece, enlightened by the Supreme Supreme, although once an ordinary person, was transformed upon her rebirth through fire. In the video, she demonstrates profound respect for the Immortal Venerate and fearlessly undertakes hardships, strictly adhering to the Immortal Venerate's commands. This indicates she is likely no longer swayed by common Desires such as luxury goods, candlelit dinners, or flattery; such ploys should now be ineffective against her.

She would only favor those who share her aspirations or are willing to serve the Immortal Venerate alongside her. Furthermore, she probably dislikes ornate Clothing, but she almost certainly cherishes her sword. After all, the Immortal Venerate, to teach her Sword Techniques, had even specially created a Cloning, an exact replica of her, to help her eliminate the Strange Creatures. This experience would undoubtedly make her fall in love with the Sword Dao.

Therefore, to win her heart, one should approach her through the 'sword.' However, the Great Sword Maiden is very busy and has little time for conversation. Thus, it's best to capture her attention through intense actions and sounds.

Moreover, other countries besides ours might also be scheming to pursue the Great Sword Maiden. To stand out, we must take an unconventional approach and do something extraordinary! For instance, compose a dance and a poem themed 'I am the Sword Bone.' Perform this before her with utmost seriousness, flamboyant movements, and added special effects. This could very well capture the Great Sword Maiden's attention and significantly increase her affection for you!"

Ren Suo reviewed his answer with great satisfaction. It completely avoids the clichés in other answers and is definitely original. It seems plausible yet unreliable, so no one will copy it. As for whether the officials believe it or not, I couldn't care less. Anyway, if they don't follow my advice, they can't expect the Great Sword Maiden to utter a single word to them.

Ren Suo continued browsing the internal network and found that the impact of the morning's Destiny Live Broadcast was already spreading.

Firstly, it turned out that watching the Destiny Live Broadcast caused one's Qi Cyclone to activate spontaneously—this wasn't a benefit exclusive to Ren Suo. The report titled 'The Impact of Watching 'Destiny' Live Broadcast on Cultivators (Day 2)' stated that some Cultivators experienced their Qi Cyclones beginning to rotate on their own while watching the Destiny Live Broadcast, automatically practicing their most recently used Cultivation Technique. The specific number and characteristics of these Cultivators had not yet been compiled, but the group included individuals of all ages and genders. The only common trait was 'an inexplicable feeling of warmth when viewing the wounds on the Strange Creatures,' an experience starkly contrasting with the 'discomfort ordinary people felt' while watching.

Ren Suo sighed upon reading this. Dong Chengling and the others didn't mention this during the meal. Apart from Lin Xianyu, who would sleep in, Dong Chengling and the others probably watched the Destiny Live Broadcast, right? However, watching the Destiny Live Broadcast makes *me* feel uncomfortable. Maybe they felt uncomfortable too, so they couldn't enjoy this benefit.

Another report, "Ordinary People Achieving Awakening due to 'Destiny' Live Broadcasts," mentioned that numerous cases of individuals Awakening after watching Destiny Live Broadcasts had already emerged. Specific numbers and the characteristics of these groups were still under investigation, but it was largely confirmed that Destiny Live Broadcasts possessed this effect.

In "The Timeliness of 'Destiny' Live Broadcasts," Researchers discovered that the sensations of discomfort or warmth were experienced only during the live broadcast itself. After the Destiny Live Broadcast ended, even when viewing a recording made directly on a 4K ultra-high-definition screen, ordinary people no longer experienced psychological changes upon seeing the wounds on Strange Creatures, let alone mystical phenomena like their Qi Cyclone automatically cultivating or sudden Awakenings.

In this report, the Researchers proposed a hypothesis: "The Lord of Despair is itself a massive lifeform possessing a special Energy related to emotions. When it is injured, this Energy, fused with emotions from the wound, returns to the world. Viewers watching the Destiny Live Broadcast at that moment might resonate emotionally and receive this Energy, thereby undergoing various incredible changes." The report also noted, "Currently, the relationship between Ren Naiser's broadcasts and the transmission of Emotional Energy remains undetermined. It could be that Emotional Energy itself can traverse space, or perhaps Ren Naiser's broadcasts provide a pathway for viewers to absorb Emotional Energy."

Ren Suo silently committed this hypothesis to memory. Even though he was a Player, he didn't understand the true nature of the game, nor the real reason the beta version demanded 'constant uploading.' In this respect, his understanding of Ren Naiser was not much better than the officials', and he too needed theories from other Researchers to deepen his comprehension of the Minor World Game Console.

During this period, Ren Suo had also tried to find a reason for the Minor World Game Console's existence, an event people online termed a 'serendipity.' There were many similar stories: a Ring passed down from a mother containing a KFC grandfather figure with Endless Knowledge; acquiring the 'Strongest Immortal Honor System' after receiving an electric shock from a computer case... However, unlike these, the Minor World Game Console was a physical object. He could discard it at any time, and it wouldn't follow him—months ago, he and Dong Chengling had flown to Sky Capital and stayed for over ten days; upon returning, he found the Minor World Game Console covered in dust.

Additionally, the Minor World Game Console possessed no self-awareness. It didn't nag Ren Suo to do anything, nor did it conjure scantily clad system Spirits to assign him missions that threatened to chop off his 'member' if uncompleted. Whether to play or not was entirely up to Ren Suo; he had 'Freedom.' For someone like Ren Suo, who had his Clones handle everything from takeout to all household chores, and was close to having them bathe him too, this 'Freedom' was his greatest assurance of peace of mind—at least he wouldn't be forced into Cultivation. (I've already forgotten about those 8 days.) He wasn't afraid of compromising his principles for power, of being forced to lower his standards, or of dirtying his hands—because the ultimate choice was his.

Just as in "Mage Under the World Tree," Ren Suo had chosen the path of the Master Magician, thereby saving all the Transcendents who fought alongside the Magicians. And now, playing "Hand of Destiny," he seemed to be on the right path as well.

He read another report: "'Destiny': Analysis of the Lord of Despair's Influence."

"After the Lord of Despair was killed, the blue-haired girl revealed three cards: 'Despair Era,' 'Cataclysm Era,' and 'Twilight Era.'

'Despair Era' depicts a time when most people have Awakened, but governments cannot maintain order, and Transcendents battle everywhere.

'Cataclysm Era' describes a society where the social structure has completely collapsed, replaced by a law-of-the-jungle system where powerful Transcendents rule. Their conflicts can destroy entire cities, bringing global development to a standstill.

'Twilight Era' portrays the emergence of a new society from the ruins of old civilizations. The common people have lost their livelihoods, and world civilization has regressed to tribal or slave societies, with powerful Transcendents hindering progress...

Conclusion: Based on the blue-haired girl's preceding and succeeding statements, if the Lord of Despair continues to gestate, erupt, and spread, it could lead the world into one of these three futures. Indeed, during the Destiny Live Broadcast, the Lord of Despair was able to influence ordinary people and Cultivators through Emotional Energy.

However, no one knows if this is merely the blue-haired girl's intimidation or a future she foresaw through Extraordinary Magic. Perhaps it is a collaborative effort with Fairy Palace to enhance their prestige worldwide. Of course, it is also possible that they jointly averted a future that would have plunged everyone into Despair."

Looking at this analysis, Ren Suo felt a surge of immense pride.

To celebrate saving the world, today... I'll take a day off! No Cultivation!

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Meanwhile, on the sun-drenched East African Plains, Nan Xi handed a mobile phone to a young man grilling meat.

"Here, your love strategy guide," Nan Xi said irritably. "If I'd known what he was like, I never would have come with Great Wall!"

"Beloved Consort, well done. I shall favor your card more often," the young man replied, taking the phone. He took a bite of the grilled meat and immediately spat it out. "Lion meat is awful! Forget it, next time I won't use Samadhi True Fire for grilling."

In front of him lay two lion corpses, one male and one female, their bodies remarkably intact—the orders were to preserve the carcasses as much as possible, so he hadn't used Samadhi True Fire, merely dispatching them casually.

A roar echoed. The young man turned to see another male lion charging towards him. Its eyes were blood-red, radiating murderous intent, and it ran as if aided by the wind, a mystical sight.

"Its son? Doesn't look like it... Weren't this male and female lion a pair?" The young man shook his head. "Are the African plains always this green, this wild...?"

Despite his musings, as the lion closed in, he casually flicked his hand. A white streak pierced the lion's mouth and exited through its tail, unleashing a torrent of dark blood. It died instantly, collapsing near the other two.

"Since they're a family, they should be together neatly..." The young man closed his eyes, sensing the changes in his Qi Cyclone, and couldn't help but let out a sound of satisfaction. "Just like the Strange Creatures in the Secret Realm, killing these significantly activates the Qi Cyclone... Even if I can't catch the Queen, this trip wasn't a waste!"

Nan Xi glanced at the lions on the ground, her eyes narrowing slightly. These Despair-infused beasts are not so easy to deal with. They possess extremely strong Physical Conditions and intensely aggressive Desires. If it were me, I would have to expend a great deal of effort to kill this beast without firearms. But if I used firearms instead of Spells to kill the beast, then as a Cultivator, I wouldn't be able to absorb the Energy from these Despair-infused beasts to activate my own Qi Cyclone. This person is indeed very strong.

"Wow, all these love strategies are about pleasing others. I refuse to be a fawning cur," the young man declared, scrolling through his phone and shaking his head repeatedly. "I want the Queen to fawn over *me*!"

Too bad he's a Legendary-Level straight male chauvinist. Nan Xi thought.

"...Hmm? This one looks pretty good, and poetry is my forte. The only issue is that the theme 'I am the Sword Bone' is a bit challenging..." the young man mused.

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