Supreme Copy System: From Trash to Invincible-Chapter 32: A Shadow in the Moonlight

Chapter 32: A Shadow in the Moonlight

Leon moved swiftly through the darkened forest, his steps light but purposeful. The moon hung high above, its pale glow barely piercing the dense canopy. His mission was clear—find the hidden chamber within the ruins ahead and uncover whatever secrets lay within.

Yet, something felt off.

His Copy System had been silent for the past few hours. Normally, it would react whenever a powerful technique or unique ability appeared within his range. But now? Nothing.

"Is something blocking my system?"

Leon's eyes sharpened as he approached the ruins—an ancient structure swallowed by nature, its once-proud walls now cracked and overgrown with vines.

Just as he stepped inside, a voice echoed from the darkness.

"You move well for someone who shouldn't be here."

Leon instantly turned, his hand instinctively reaching for his sword.

A figure emerged from the shadows—a woman dressed in flowing midnight-blue robes, her face obscured by a delicate silk veil. The way she stood, poised yet relaxed, told Leon that she was dangerous.

"Who are you?" Leon demanded.

The woman chuckled softly. "I should ask you the same, but I already know the answer."

Leon's grip tightened. "Oh?"

"You're the one with the Copy System, aren't you?"

A cold chill ran down Leon's spine.

"How does she know about my system?"

Few people were aware of his abilities. Even within his sect, only a handful of elders had an idea of what he could do.

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Seeing his guarded expression, the woman continued.

"Don't look so surprised. Someone like you doesn't stay hidden for long."

Leon remained silent. His mind raced through possibilities.

If she knew about his power, then that meant...

"She must have encountered someone who also knew about me."

"Who sent you?" Leon asked, his tone dangerously low.

The woman tilted her head slightly. "No one. I came here of my own will."

"Lies."

She sighed. "You're rather suspicious, aren't you?"

"That's what keeps me alive," Leon shot back.

The woman let out a small laugh. "Fair enough. But I'm not your enemy. In fact, I might be the only ally you'll find in this place."

Leon didn't lower his guard, but he was intrigued.

"Keep talking."

The woman's veil fluttered slightly as she took a step closer.

"This ruin—it's not just any ancient site. It was once a sanctuary of the Forbidden Sect."

Leon's brows furrowed. The Forbidden Sect was a name whispered in hushed voices—a powerful group that had been wiped out centuries ago for delving too deeply into forbidden cultivation techniques.

"What does that have to do with me?"

The woman's eyes gleamed beneath the moonlight.

"Because the techniques left behind in this place... they're still copyable by your system."

Leon's heart pounded.

His Copy System allowed him to steal and permanently learn techniques, but only if they were still recorded, practiced, or present in some form. If what she was saying was true...

"Then this place is a goldmine."

But something didn't sit right with him.

"Why tell me this?" Leon asked. "If you knew about these techniques, why not take them for yourself?"

The woman's voice was calm.

"Because I can't."

She slowly pulled back her sleeve, revealing a faint golden marking running along her wrist.

"A seal?" Leon recognized it immediately.

"Exactly," she confirmed. "I carry a forbidden curse that prevents me from absorbing or cultivating any of the techniques in this place. But your system? It has no such restriction."

Leon clenched his fists.

"So you're using me."

The woman chuckled. "Think of it as a mutual benefit. You get stronger. And I get someone capable enough to help me break this seal in return."

Leon exhaled slowly.

He didn't trust her. But if she was telling the truth, then this ruin might hold invaluable techniques—the kind that could push him beyond his current limits.

And his system had already begun reacting to the energy in the air.

A soft chime echoed in his mind.

[Copyable Techniques Detected]

Leon's lips curled into a faint smirk.

"Alright," he said at last. "I'll play along."

The woman's eyes flickered with something unreadable.

"Then let's begin."