Counterattack System appeared when I'm already At The Mahayana Realm

Chapter 523: Chapter 522: The methods described in the original don’t seem so sinister

“The world in this book is quite intriguing, it makes me want to give it a try,” Bai Hongtu felt a sudden urge to become an author and write a book.

Bai Hongtu reckoned that he would need Dou Yuyin’s help in this endeavor.

To enter the world within the book required Yu Yin to personally write the novel.

“What do you plan on writing?” Jiang Li didn’t think that his grandson could produce a great book.

“‘Those Years When I was the Human Emperor’.”

“A novel full of fantastical elements, not bad.” Jiang Li was surprised that Bai Hongtu could write such a book, completely unrelated to reality.

“…If only I were not weaker than you.”

As the two were casually chatting, Yu Yin barged in, completely disregarding the Supreme Elder, and pulled Pure Water away.

“I wondered why you weren’t practicing, turns out you were slacking off here. Come, follow me back.”

Pure Water jogged along, matching the pace of Yu Yin.

The Supreme Elder was furious, but dared not speak.

Although he and Yu Yin were on the same Transcendence Tribulation Stage, Yu Yin’s combat strength far surpassed his, a veteran of the Tribulation Stage.

To highlight the heroine’s hardships, Pure Heart made Ah Yin the leading female cultivator and the second most powerful in The Nine Provinces.

…

“The next plot focuses on the grand competition of The Nine Provinces. Pure Water, as the most promising new generation disciple of the Supreme View Sect, shows outstanding performance in the competition, becoming more powerful with each battle.”

“However, being naive, Pure Water couldn’t handle underhanded tactics, despite her high combat strength, and fell victim to the schemes of other sect disciples. Jiang He, furious, invoked the methods of the Mahayana Realm to seek justice for Pure Water, and even proposed accepting her as a direct disciple.”

“An angry Mahayana cultivator makes for an earth-shattering event. From then on, Pure Water’s fame spread throughout The Nine Provinces. Royal children, direct disciples, and the like from various major sects began to develop feelings for Pure Water. Although she was infatuated with Jiang He and showed no interest in her peers.” Bai Hongtu was engrossed in the plot.

Jiang Li nodded, “Teacher-student love affairs do seem quite appealing to a portion of female cultivators in The Nine Provinces.”

While wandering the Void, bored, he had read “The Overbearing Mahayana Realm Fell In Love With Me.”

“It’s about time, let’s go participate in the grand competition of The Nine Provinces.”

As the Senior and Second Disciples, who were new members themselves, they naturally had to participate in the competition.

In the book, for the insignificant characters Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu, there was only one sentence: the new disciples of the Supreme View Sect were utterly defeated, leaving all hope on the delicate shoulders of Pure Water.

“We may as well respect the original work. As such, I will only use one-tenth of my power to compete,” Bai Hongtu sincerely stated, being at the Nascent Soul Stage in the novel, he wouldn’t become champion of The Nine Provinces competition with only a tenth of his power.

Jiang Li also earnestly nodded, “Then, I won’t use my full strength either.”

The grand competition of The Nine Provinces started promptly. Due to the original author’s lack of description of the magic battles, they seemed unremarkable and uninspired.

…

“Why are you looking so down?” On the Supreme View Sect’s viewing stand, Yu Yin noticed a lack of energy in Pure Heart.

“I feel no sense of participation, Sister Yu Yin. As the author, I can’t believe I have no involvement in my own book.” The despondent Pure Heart was close to tears. Usually, authors who enter their own novels become central figures. However, she, the unfortunate soul, was bullied at every turn.

Pure Heart’s host body, Jiang He, was in perfect accordance with the original description — an extremely handsome male cultivator. His every move exuded a unique charm. Many female cultivators fell for Jiang He at first sight, but felt that they were not good enough for him.

Jiang He and Ah Yin were deemed a match made in heaven by countless female cultivators.

“I can already predict that it is not going to follow the original plot. With Pure Watertrained by you to be an invincible Nascent Soul Stage cultivator, no sinister tactics can harm her. Where is my chance to appear?”

“You’re the one who portrayed Pure Water as a simple and naive girl, without any awareness of devious tactics.”

“If I didn’t do that, how would Jiang He have a chance to appear? Aren’t all male protagonists supposed to appear in the most critical moments to rescue the female lead?”

“That seems to make sense.” Yu Yin gave Pure Heart an idea, “You can make the plot more complex by saying the female lead…”

Yu Yin comforted Pure Heart a few times, but couldn’t hide her pride in her excellent disciple.

“Chrysanthemum Needle!” A disciple from the Five Poison Sect used a hidden weapon. The Chrysanthemum Needle was a type of concealed weapon hidden in the sleeve. It could catch the enemy off guard, shooting out numerous needles as fine as hairs, capable of breaching the protective energy field.

The disciple from the Five Poison Sect thought he was on the verge of victory, but to his shock, the hidden weapon had disappeared.

Pure Water took out the stolen Chrysanthemum Needle and pointed it at the Five Poison Sect disciple.

With a springing sound, the fine needles peppered the Five Poison Sect disciple, making him look like a porcupine.

Trained by Yu Yin, Pure Water knew immediately that the Five Poison Sect disciple had a hidden weapon in his sleeve. She took the opportunity during their close-ranged combat to steal it.

“It’s settled then,” Yu Yin said indifferently. In the original work, Pure Water was harmed by a disciple of the Five Poison Sect. Now that the Five Poison Sect posed no threat, Pure Water was the inevitable victor.

“There are two more from our Supreme View Sect still in the battle, and in the next round, they’re going to face Pure Water.” Pure Heart drew attention to the extras—Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu.

…

Bai Hongtu stood on the stage, regarding Pure Water as a formidable enemy.

With only a tenth of his power, he was afraid he might not be able to defeat Pure Water.

“Second Senior Brother,” Pure Water respectfully saluted.

“Junior Sister, do not hold back. Regardless of who wins, the victory will belong to the Supreme View Sect.” Bai Hongtu addressed her earnestly.

“Okay.” Pure Water was moved, finding Bai Hongtu to be a person who took the honor of the sect to heart.

Before Pure Water finished speaking, Bai Hongtu swiftly attacked, his hand becoming like a sword as he stabbed at her.

Not anticipating this, Pure Water was startled, and barely managed to avoid the attack with a backward sway.

“Good junior sister, the match has already started, how can you be so unfocused?” Bai Hongtu said with a candid smile.

“Chrysanthemum Needle!” Bai Hongtu shouted, flicking his wrist.

Pure Water quickly went on the defensive, only to realize that what she faced was not a hidden weapon, but Bai Hongtu’s foot.

“Junior sister, how can you believe whatever your opponent says?” Bai Hongtu asked with a smile, but his kick showed no sign of holding back.

After being knocked down by Bai Hongtu, Pure Water rolled up and immediately fell into Bai Hongtu’s second trap.

Pure Water was beaten by Bai Hongtu to retreat in disarray.

Pure Heart, on the viewing stage, was in deep thought. The most cunning person in the original work didn’t use such despicable methods. Where did this Second Senior Brother come from?

Pure Heart turned her gaze to Yu Yin.

Could it be that Sister Yu Yin altered the plot, causing the characters in the book to evolve and forcing Pure Water to lose in the grand competition of The Nine Provinces?

Sister Yu Yin’s painting and inscription techniques were indeed magical.

Yu Yin slightly frowned, she had a nagging feeling of familiarity with the Second Senior Brother’s tactics.

“Should I step in now to protect Pure Water?”

Pure Heart was deep in thought. This seemed like an internal struggle of the Supreme View Sect and it wasn’t quite appropriate for her to interfere.

Jiang Li was warming up offstage. Once Bai Hongtu won, it would be time for the final duel between him and Bai Hongtu for the championship of The Nine Provinces Grand Competition.