Hijacking the Timeline

Intelligence Acquisition 5: Through the Lord of the Mist’s account, we learned that the Technology Research Institute’s future strategic plan is called the ”Black Reaper Project.”

It’s almost certain that this project is the plan to create Little Black.

However, because the Lord of the Mist, who possessed Wang Yi, was an operational agent in the core circle, he lacked access to research data and couldn’t conduct in-depth investigations into the Black Reaper Project.

Intelligence Acquisition 6: We discovered that a miracle item exists within the Heijue Domain Field, located in the eastern sea beyond Old Day City.

This miracle item, tentatively named the ”Miracle Bracelet,” can collect power of faith regardless of distance. Its precise absorption efficiency remains to be tested.

Future Prospects: Perhaps by establishing a faith connection, we can project the main timeline’s capabilities onto the Sacrifice Line, granting it powerful innate abilities such as blood source.

If this plan succeeds, the Sacrifice Line can launch a powerful offensive.

Follow-up plan: Rest for a few days to recover mentally, then head to the Heijue Domain Field to seize the Miracle Bracelet.

Risk assessment: Even before Old Mist had fully recovered, he easily defeated the humanoid leader. The life curse cast by dying humanoid domain creatures had minimal effect on me, and my innate ability, Purple Soul, can significantly reduce damage from various energy forms.

Conclusion: Extremely low risk.

Intelligence Acquisition 7: Learned about the Lord of the Mist’s growth history.

Intelligence content: Having accompanied Old Mist through a Sacrifice Line, I came to understand his pain, dreams, and unwavering resolve.

It was only then that I realized the irredeemable villain I had perceived in the previous timeline had another side—a side that could even be described as deeply loyal and sentimental.

But no matter what, nothing can erase the monstrous crimes he committed against humanity...

Feng Qi suddenly stopped writing.

Having spent over a decade with Old Mist, many memories remained vivid in his mind.

Especially the image of Old Mist risking his life to save him, carrying him bloodied and battered through the wilderness outside Old Day City.

At the time, he had been deeply moved by Old Mist’s selfless courage.

He could still vividly recall the sight of Old Mist, in his final moments, laboriously scratching words into the ground with his finger, urging him to carry on with their shared dream.

Setting aside their conflicting allegiances, they could have been true friends.

The Lord of the Mist had taught him much during their time together in the Sacrifice Line.

He had come to understand that viewing problems from a different perspective revealed that true evil was rare; most actions were born of necessity.

During his years growing up under the Lord of the Mist’s guidance, he had often asked himself:

If humanity faced utter annihilation, and the only path to survival lay in leading them to conquer and plunder another world, what would he do?

The answer was obvious.

He wasn’t a saint; he simply chose to approach the problem from a human perspective.

Anything detrimental to humanity was, in his eyes, evil.

He didn’t believe he was wrong, but now he also didn’t believe the Lord of the Mist was wrong.

Ultimately, it all came down to their differing positions.

Yet he would always stand with humanity, resisting foreign invaders and tirelessly striving to create the ideal future he envisioned.

His only regret was that fate had destined him to be the Lord of the Mist’s enemy.

Their brief encounter and acquaintance were like a mirage, a fleeting dream.

In truth, conflict wasn’t the only path between you and Old Mist. I’ve reviewed your memories from the Sacrifice Line in their entirety, and I’ve discovered a way to resolve your conflict. However, this method clearly can’t be used at this moment.

Hearing the Narrator’s words, Feng Qi was taken aback.

”What do you mean?”

Based on the timeline of your Sacrifice Line memories, Old Mist has already descended with the mist domain field—what humans call the ”Silent Domain Field”—into the domain world.

However, humanity hasn’t yet begun their campaign to conquer the Silent Domain Field. This means that at this point in time, Old Mist has never harmed humans, nor has he posed any threat to them.

Through Old Mist’s own account, we know his ultimate goal is to stand at the pinnacle of the world as a Pillar God. The core of this ambition lies in the belief that only by becoming a Pillar God can he protect his clan for eternity, shielding them from external threats. In essence, Old Mist’s greatest concern is for his clansmen, a promise he made to them all when he became the Mist Clan’s leader.

Hearing this, Feng Qi suddenly understood what the Narrator was trying to convey.

”You mean if I can get Old Mist to stand on the same side as humanity at this point in time, it won’t become our enemy but rather our ally?”

That’s right. There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests. If you can persuade Old Mist to align with humanity, you’ll secure an infinitely powerful and reliable ally for all of humankind.

Feng Qi’s expression shifted as he processed the Narrator’s explanation.

These words opened up an entirely new line of thought for him.

Upon reflection, the path ahead was still long and arduous.

In the future world of the Ten Thousand Clans Hegemony and the impending Great Tide’s Descent, humanity would face countless challenges.

Could they truly, as the Narrator suggested, recruit a coalition of like-minded domain races to form a united front with humanity? Together, they could confront the Great Tide’s Descent, which instilled fear in all clans, and face the unknown calamities to come.

But as the Narrator had warned, Feng Qi couldn’t recruit the Lord of the Mist at this juncture.

To win over the Lord of the Mist, three essential conditions were required:

1. Possessing overwhelming power.

Strength is the foundation of negotiation. Without comparable power, it’s impossible to engage in meaningful dialogue on equal terms.

This problem isn’t particularly difficult to solve.

In his current Blood Source Form, his combat power is comparable to that of the heavily wounded Old Mist. By continuing to enhance his strength, defeating Old Mist in his current state shouldn’t be too challenging.

2. Help the Lord of the Mist find a way to revive his clansmen.

Military might is merely a prerequisite for negotiation, not its core.

Reviving his clansmen is the Lord of the Mist’s greatest concern, bordering on obsession. Only by resolving this issue will Old Mist willingly forge an alliance with him.

Otherwise, based on his understanding of Old Mist, even if he were to force him into submission through brute force, the Lord of the Mist would undoubtedly resort to underhanded tactics behind his back. He might even stab the human faction in the back multiple times in the future.

Perhaps he’d be sold out during the alliance and still be counting the money for Old Mist.

3. Show Old Mist a future worth anticipating.

Old Mist values emotional connections deeply. If he helps revive his clansmen, the Lord of the Mist would undoubtedly be immensely grateful.

However, mere gratitude isn’t enough to secure an alliance. Based on his understanding of the Lord of the Mist, he’d likely choose to support the human faction’s growth in the future rather than fully align himself with humanity.

The only way to make Old Mist steadfastly stand with humanity was to show him an idealized future—a future where his clansmen could live in eternal peace.

To solve this problem, Feng Qi needed to paint a grand vision.

But this vision had to be believable. Otherwise, it would be empty talk, and Old Mist wouldn’t be easily swayed.

By resolving these three issues, Feng Qi could secure Old Mist’s unwavering allegiance to the human camp, uniting him with all of humanity in striving for a shared future.

With this realization, a spark of excitement lit up Feng Qi’s eyes.

The guilt that had been weighing on his heart vanished completely.

Guided by the Narrator’s insight, he had discovered a new path forward. He realized that the fundamental differences between his and Old Mist’s positions could be resolved.

Contrary to his previous belief, the outcome didn’t have to be a life-or-death struggle.

With his thoughts clarified, a radiant smile spread across Feng Qi’s face.

”A’Bai, you’ve truly been a great help.”

If you really want to thank me, show some respect.

”Like what?”

Address me as ”Father.”

”Asshole System!”

He-Tui!

(End of the Chapter)

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