The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 178 Cloud Feather 37

A gentle female voice brushed past my ears, crisp and sweet, like a clear stream flowing in a valley, melodious and pleasing to the ear.

Every word uttered by the system was like a meticulously crafted musical note, leaping in the air to form a harmonious and beautiful melody, which was then gently delivered to the listener's ears.

Her voice contained warmth and comfort, as if it could instantly melt the ice and snow in people's hearts, making them unconsciously immerse themselves in it, forget their surrounding troubles, and feel a sense of inexplicable peace and happiness, as if the whole world had become beautiful because of her voice.

Hearing that voice, as clear as spring water and as melodious as a nightingale's song, Gong Ziyu's vigilance did not ease; instead, it became as taut as a bowstring, reaching an unprecedented level of tension.

He had already formed a preliminary judgment and conjecture about the entity in front of him that called itself 'system'.

This system is neither human nor any of the mythical monsters or demons. If he is not mistaken, it should be a man-made technological product.

Just like the unprecedented new products that emerged during the epoch-making changes he witnessed firsthand in the Qianlong era.

The roar of the steam engine was like a clarion call of the times, leading mankind into a new era.

A light bulb that only needs one wire to provide light, a telephone that can transmit messages between people thousands of miles apart, a phonograph that can store sound, and a soul-capturing machine that the Imperial Workshop is researching, which is said to be able to record a person's every move...

Things that we never dared to dream of before are being created one after another, constantly subverting people's understanding.

The Qing Dynasty at that time achieved that level of achievement in just a few decades, while still in the early stages of exploration.

In other worlds with even more advanced technologies, the achievements they make will surely be even more unimaginable.

It seems that it is not impossible for such a world to create an intelligent system that is beyond his level of understanding.

Therefore, this system is the crystallization of human wisdom and a high-tech product created by humans.

The world he is in now has clearly not reached this level of creation, which means that there is a complex technological system and the civilization that created it behind the system.

Recalling the meteorite iron that the three elders mentioned suddenly falling from the sky, it seems that the rumors of the 'extraterrestrials' appeared around that time...

Noticing Gong Ziyu's prolonged silence, the system greeted him gently again: "Dear user, hello! I am Intelligent System No. 999. It is an honor to meet you again. May I ask how I can help you?"

The system's eyes were like two sparkling crystals, displaying strings of characters that Gong Ziyu couldn't recognize. They scrolled rapidly, seemingly performing some kind of data analysis, using cold data to understand the reason for Gong Ziyu's silence.

Gong Ziyu's eyes flickered slightly. Although he didn't understand the specific meaning of those jumping characters, he sensitively caught a hint of something unusual, and his intuition prompted him to hide his true emotions.

With a hint of curiosity in his eyes, he slowly asked, "What exactly are you? Are you a human or a monster? Why are you helping me? And how can you help me?"

The system's eyes flickered with characters again, as if it were thinking, but only for a moment. Then its clear voice rang out again: "Dear user, I am an intelligent system created by a highly advanced civilization, designed to assist users in achieving personal growth and reaching the pinnacle of life."

"As long as you actively participate and complete the various tasks assigned by the system in a timely manner, and obtain enough exchange points, you can exchange them for any ability you want from the system, whether it is knowledge, skills, or other special items. As long as they comply with the system rules, they can all become yours."

Gong Ziyu's eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked in a slightly anxious tone, "As long as the mission is completed, anything can be exchanged? Does that mean time travel is also possible?"

"As long as you complete the tasks assigned by the system, you can obtain exchange points, which can be used in the system shop to exchange for the blueprints for the time machine, as well as the corresponding knowledge and instructions. Then you can build a time machine and travel through time."

The system's tone revealed a sense of pleasure and satisfaction, as if answering Gong Ziyu's questions was something that made it very happy.

"Really?" Gong Ziyu said incredulously, "But all I see is a ball of white light. Where would you get time machine blueprints and instructions? Are you trying to fool me?"

"Absolutely true!" the system said confidently, then patiently explained:

"What you see now is just one form of me. In reality, I am a highly integrated intelligent entity with a vast database. I do not require a physical carrier; all information and knowledge are stored in my core. Once you successfully redeem it, the system will directly implant the blueprints and operating instructions for the time machine into your brain via data transmission, transforming them into your memories. In this way, you can use this information to build your own time machine and travel through time."

"What tasks do I need to complete? Will there be any penalties if I fail to complete them? And what are the system rules you mentioned earlier?" Gong Ziyu asked again.

The system's voice remained clear and pleasant: "The tasks issued by the system at each stage are determined based on a comprehensive assessment of the user's current state. As long as the user puts in the effort, they will definitely be able to complete them. As for the detailed rules of the system, I will transmit them directly to your brain after I bind you to the system."

"How do I bind it?" Gong Ziyu asked eagerly, her face flushed with excitement.

The system's voice carried a hint of cheerfulness: "I will pop up a light screen with the binding agreement written on it. As long as you sign your name on the agreement, we can bind immediately."

Upon hearing this, Gong Ziyu frowned and said somewhat displeasedly, "It's so troublesome, can't you just bind it directly?"

The system said apologetically, "The system is deeply sorry for the inconvenience caused, but the system program must obtain the user's explicit consent before it can be bound to the user."

Gong Ziyu suddenly understood, and a sincere smile appeared on his face. As if he had thought of something, he asked again, "Did Elder Feng also sign an agreement with you before?"

The white light around the system flickered slightly, clearly surprised by Gong Ziyu's question. The characters in its eyes suddenly jumped faster: "Out of respect for and protection of each host's privacy, the system is responsible for remaining silent about the details of past cooperation, and therefore cannot give a direct response to your question."

Upon hearing this answer, Gong Ziyu gave a meaningful "oh," already having made up her mind.