The Daughter of Fate

"Hidden Quest Series: The Daughter of Fate has been unlocked."

"Quest ① Sudden Crisis: In the upcoming assault, repel the enemies and ensure that no entities from the Otherside can appear again for no less than three months."

"For certain reasons, you have come to the attention of beings from the Otherside. They regard you as the chosen one of this generation—the girl destined to save them."

"The 'Daughter of Fate' is the title given by the Otherside to each generation's leader. However, due to a rebellion a thousand years ago, the power of the Daughter of Fate was suppressed by her own subordinates. Now, she is only a nominal leader. Even with immense power, she remains under others' control—her life, freedom, and everything else are no longer hers to command."

"Each appearance of the Daughter of Fate brings a new opportunity to the Otherside—a chance to counterattack and reclaim the real world. The Otherside once ruled the real world thousands of years ago, but due to certain events, they lost a war against the real world and were forced to retreat into a harsh and hostile dimension."

"Still, for millennia, they have never let go of their dream to return under the blue sky. Every generation's Daughter of Fate marks a time of resurgence for them."

"Throughout history, they have disrupted countless events in the real world. Behind every major historical incident, their shadow can be found. These disruptions have repeatedly weakened the real world's power, leading to numerous compromises."

"Now, in an era where martial arts have declined, those clinging to ancient cultivation methods lurk in the darkness, waiting for another chance to return."

"The previous Daughter of Fate, Wan Hongling, was a rare prodigy. Not only was her martial prowess considered the greatest in centuries, but she also excelled in many fields, becoming a once-in-a-generation genius who surpassed all predecessors—earning her the title of the strongest person in the Otherside."

"With her at the helm, the Otherside grew immensely powerful, taking control of countless forces in the real world. As unrest began to spread and wars loomed, hardliners from the Otherside intervened, seizing control of several nations and launching fierce attacks with the aim of toppling all worldly powers."

"As the real world fell into retreat and ruin seemed inevitable, a twist occurred. Wan Hongling, who had always opposed the destruction of the real world through war, revealed her full power as the Daughter of Fate. She backed several near-defeated countries and turned the tides of war."

"But this action shattered the hopes of many in the Otherside. Wan Hongling was met with a ruthless assault. Surrounded by dozens of top-tier fighters, she fought for three days and nights before finally collapsing from exhaustion."

"To avoid her body being defiled, she chose to leap into an abyss and perished. Her remaining forces went into hiding."

"Even forcing the Daughter of Fate to suicide couldn't reverse the course of the war. The factions backed by the hardliners collapsed, and their power was further drained by internal strife, rendering them incapable of controlling those nations."

"The world then entered a period of rapid, veiled militarization. After years of recuperation, the Otherside's strength has nearly returned to its peak. Now, all they lack is the key to reopen the gate to the real world—the Daughter of Fate."

"Months ago, a massive battle broke out between them and the Guardians at the rift between the two worlds. The aftermath of this battle, even after being diluted by the Purgatory Plane, still spilled over and affected parts of Sucheng. During this time, Wang Tingsi—the son of Jiangnan's wealthiest magnate and covert leader of the Rift Guardians—was visiting the area. He was caught in the deathly chaos and, in a moment of crisis, was saved by a passing girl."

"The girl who saved Wang Tingsi became the target of madness for the Otherside warrior who tried to kill him, for she bore the mark of the Daughter of Fate. Risking death, he crossed the rift once more to bring the news to his faction. Fortunately, he died of his injuries before revealing any specific details about the Chosen One's identity."

"The threat was never neutralized, merely biding its time. Though they previously had no knowledge of the Daughter of Fate, they discovered her existence through a chance encounter."

"Eager to control her in secret, they could no longer contain themselves."

"Thus, their forces embedded in the real world were dispatched to capture the girl. However, the mission failed due to a lack of preparation for the Daughter of Fate's unique powers. Her identity was ultimately leaked."

"Whether by fortune or misfortune, the number of factions aware of her rose from one to three. Tempted by the immense strategic value and hidden benefits of controlling an unawakened Daughter of Fate, the three factions set aside their enmity and formed a temporary alliance."

"An assault originally projected to occur years later was launched prematurely."

"Last night, the three major factions from the Otherside sacrificed hundreds of warriors to shield their elite combatants, crossing the rift to clash violently with the awaiting Guardians."

"In the end, only the three strongest Otherside fighters escaped, all severely wounded. Still, they did not give up. They went into hiding, seeking an opportunity to extract the Daughter of Fate and return her to the Otherside."

"Thankfully, their severe injuries drastically weakened them. Even if their wounds heal, their power won't return to its peak any time soon. And because they are in a city under Guardian watch, they dare not act rashly. After breaking through the blockade, they scattered and went into hiding across the city. Thus, you are likely to face them individually."

"However, whether at full power or reduced to a fraction of it, they are still beyond your ability to handle. If you don't want to perish, you must prepare thoroughly."

"Would you like to spend 1,000 Goddess Points to obtain an overview of their post-recovery attributes? Yes / No."

Chu Lian silently read through the mission information delivered by the system, her heart sinking with each line. By the end, she understood that even if she gave her all, her chances of completing the mission were less than 10%. But she had no intention of giving up. As long as there was a sliver of hope to increase her chances, she would not miss it.

Therefore, she firmly selected: "Yes."

"Otherside Fighter ① (Name Unknown, Male): Severely injured. Current stats represent one-tenth of full power. Strength: 49, Agility: 58, Constitution: 37, Inner Power: 3725."

"Skill 1: Cloud Dragon Cliffs—Effect: ???

Skill 2: Petal Breaker—Effect: ???

Other Abilities: Unknown

Assessment: A high-strength and high-agility fighter. Beware of his long-range attacks.

Threat Level: Moderate."

"Otherside Fighter ② (Name Unknown, Male): Severely injured. Current stats represent one-tenth of full power. Strength: 56, Agility: 43, Constitution: 40, Inner Power: 4057."

"Skill 1: Iron Mountain Smash—Effect: ???

Skill 2: Shattering Stones—Effect: ???

Other Abilities: Unknown

Assessment: A strength-type fighter. Kite him if possible.

Threat Level: Low."

"Otherside Fighter ③ (Name Unknown, Female): Severely injured. Current stats represent one-tenth of full power. Strength: 40, Agility: 63, Constitution: 42, Inner Power: 4231."

"Skill 1: Song Step—Effect: ???

Skill 2: Dream Strike—Effect: ???

Other Abilities: Unknown

Assessment: A speed-type fighter. If you encounter her, pray she's injured her legs.

Threat Level: High."

Seeing these profiles, all Chu Lian could do was smile bitterly. It was clear—she was in deep trouble this time…

Is this truly an inescapable fate?

So then, what exactly is this so-called Daughter of Fate that I am supposed to be?