Leng Shuqin... felt something?
Feeling a spark of curiosity, Shi Nian asked, "Little System, since the Heavenly Dao can control life at will, aren't these protagonists merely controlled puppets?"
Little System responded, "Most people's fates are decreed by heaven, and very few can defy and change their fate. These fates, while born from the Heavenly Dao, cannot be arbitrarily altered by it. It is more akin to a preset program, which can only operate according to its programming. In theory, the Heavenly Dao of such a small world should not even develop consciousness. But this particular Heavenly Dao is choosing the children of destiny on its own, even intervening actively, which clearly indicates it has developed self-awareness. Or perhaps, it has already become a sentient being."
Shi Nian frowned slightly, this Heavenly Dao seemed like a difficult opponent to deal with.