Countdown to Merit

After traveling through time and becoming a cannon fodder for worshiping heaven in the world of cultivating immortals, Lin Xian felt that he was doomed. The swarm of insects was so overwhelming that the emperor turned and ran, even his horse was commandeered. Then - "The merit system is activated, detects that the host is about to die, and automatically issues novice tasks." He was ecstatic. The next moment, a mission pops up: "Newbie mission: Under siege by the swarm, keep smiling until the last moment. Merit value +1, countdown begins." Lin Xian couldn't help laughing. The system said: "Friendly reminder: If the countdown ends and the task is not completed, the host will experience the "Heart Eater by Ten Thousand Insects" three times. The advance merit has been deducted, and the current merit is -1." Later, the entire world of immortality knew that there was a madman who liked to go to the most dangerous places. Monster lairs, ancient forbidden lands, demon lairs - the brighter he smiles in desperate situations, the more unfathomable he is to others. Only Lin Xian knew that he was laughing because the system countdown was almost over. If you don't laugh, you will die. Even if you laugh... You will die. You ask me what exactly does the system want me to do? I fucking want to know too.