Crystal of Corruption

“Li Xinyi, she's interesting. In the twenty years since the crystal beasts erupted, she's the first person I've never seen before who can still leap right at my face,” said a person in a position of power. “Li Xinyi, what a lovely name. It makes me think of the phrase ‘true joy, true sincerity,’” said a “little girl” who had never lost her childlike innocence. “Li Xinyi, are you still willing to believe that what you encounter is real? Beneath these layers upon layers of supernatural abilities, how much truth can even you discern?” said a liar born of lies. “Li Xinyi, I've seen every corner of this place. I know what flowers have bloomed on this land, soon to be destroyed, so I'll answer for them...” said an amorous wanderer. “Li Xinyi, I've seen you since the very beginning. There's a power in you equal to mine, drawing me in. Even now, it hasn't faded,” said a voice from deep within her mind. “Li Xinyi! I'll always be your best friend. No matter where we are, no matter how many thousands of miles separate us, no matter who you become, the one I'll always love is the real you!” said an anchor of reality. “Li Xinyi, your powers, everything about you, none of it belongs to you. Every seemingly fortuitous coincidence isn't yours... Am I still me?” she said to herself. More than twenty years ago, the crystal beasts erupted. Humanity fought desperately, but ultimately fell apart. Only because they still had value were people kept on the boundary between life and death for twenty years. Then she appeared, uncovering a game of strategy that had lasted more than twenty years. In the end, a pawn rose to become a queen and checkmated the Jade King. But the thing behind the chessboard is still there. How will this game be solved now?