Xiao Yan was torn between being mad and happy about the system he had activated. He was shocked that it even appeared; he had only ever heard of such systems in legends and had never seen one in real life.
[System recognizes its new Master]
[Long Xiao Yan: New Balance Breaker on the path to godhood]
(Hmm, a system? I actually activated a system right now, just when I'm about to die? The gods must really like me that much,) Xiao Yan thought.
"So, System, what is your use?" he asked in his heart.
["I am the Balance Breaker System. I am known for breaking the balance of the world alongside my master."]
["My name is Seraphin."]
"Okay, whatever. Just find a way to save me! I need to live to avenge my family."
As his brother was about to strike the killing blow, Xiao Yan was awarded a newbie gift pack. Inside was a golden shield 🛡 that appeared unbreakable.
"What is that thing?" Haoran asked with a terrifying expression.
"It's a shield, dummy," said the uncle, watching from behind. "Kill him fast before he escapes! Don't waste time with him; he isn't worth it."
"Ahh, brother, let me tell you one more thing," Haoran sneered. "I never liked your face. You are my nemesis forever. Now, die!"
As Haoran attempted to stab him in the head, Xiao Yan disappeared through time and space with Seraphin's help.
"Where am I, Seraphin? What did you do? I could have just killed him and finished my revenge!"
["I just saved your life, you dumb boy. You were seconds away from dying."]
"Am I not supposed to be your master? Don't talk to me like that. Put some respect on my name!"
["You are my master, which is why I saved you. And now you're talking back to me? If you want to die, then go ahead and die. You are still too weak to defeat them."]
"Okay, fine. Don't get so worked up. Let's go."
The system's teleportation array sent them to the Nansha Empire, the weakest empire on the continent. Unluckily, they were teleported to the most dangerous mountain in the region, where barely anyone lived.
"What? Where are we, System? You actually sent us to a mountain peak?"
The system stayed silent, ignoring Xiao Yan. Having never been outside the empire, Xiao Yan wasn't exactly friendly toward nature. Now, he had to adapt and make himself at home.
(This stupid system. What's the difference between being here and lying dead in front of my brother? It still feels like death.)
["You know the difference. The difference is that you would be dead by now, but you are actually alive. So, move that dumb brain of yours and find a way out. Once you get down, you will be rewarded with all the newbie packs I have prepared for you. Now, move it!"]
"System, you're really something else. I thought systems were supposed to be friendly, but you're just a madman pursuing your own goals. Anyway, no time to play. Let me get down first, then I'll think of a way to beat you up."
["Humans are truly not worthy of me,"] the system muttered.
The mountains of the Nansha Empire were epic and vast, known as the highest peaks on the continent. They were also home to demons and beasts.
The nature was beautiful—the sound of chanting little beasts, the movement of green branches swaying down the mountainside—it was a sight anyone would want to see.
"What? Are we actually at the very peak? I thought we were just on the mountain, but this is too much!"
["It's not my fault. I couldn't control the exact location, but..."]
"No, System! There is no 'but.' You did this on purpose because you don't like my face!"
"I'm actually so handsome that every girl would want to be my fiancée. See my long black hair? That is the trait of a true royal."
["Royalty? Haha! You're too funny. You seem to forget that you aren't of loyal blood anymore. From what I just saw, you basically got kicked out of your own palace."]
["Furthermore, you've been single your whole life. So, don't confuse a 'good' face with a 'beautiful' one."]
["Now, move it!"]
He started descending the mountain slowly, terrified that he would die if his feet slipped.
"Shhh! I hear something. Let me check."
Little did he know what was waiting for him. He was already halfway down.
(Didn't I just hear a sound?) Xiao Yan thought. "System, can you check if there are any people or beasts nearby?"
The system stayed silent and didn't answer.
"System!!"
"Systeeeemmmmm!!"
"Are you deaf now?"
[Notification: Master asked System to 'shhh,' so System is in silent mode for the next hour.]
"OMG, what an unreliable system! He actually left me when I needed him most!"
"Ahhhhh!"
Xiao Yan turned. To his surprise, he saw an ogre. The ogre was so tall, surpassing 6'7 and even reaching 8'9! Xiao Yan looked like a 4'1 midget in front of him.
"Whhooo aaaree yoouuu?" the ogre asked, speaking slowly.
"Euhhh... I... I am... uhh..."
The ogre picked up the little man and grinned. "Whhaat a goood foood fooor tonight's baanquuet!"
"Aahhhhhh! Systemmmm! Systemmmm! SAVE ME!!!"