A dull, pounding pain echoed in his skull, like someone had slammed a boulder into his mind. Yang Kai's eyes snapped open as he gasped, gripping his forehead. His entire body felt strange, foreign—as if it wasn't truly his.
"Ugh… what the hell…?"
Flashes of memories assaulted his mind—two different lives intertwining like a chaotic river crashing into another. His past self, the man from Earth, and now... Yang Kai, the ninth young master of the Yang Family, a disciple of High Heaven Pavilion, currently only fifteen years old.
His hands clenched, feeling the alien yet familiar flesh beneath his grip. Then, realization struck.
"So, it worked. This body is now mine."
The weight of true reincarnation settled in his chest. This wasn't just some dream or illusion—this was real. He was no longer an overworked man from Earth but a young cultivator standing at the beginning of his journey.
"Since I've been given this second chance, I'll live each day as if it's my last."
A smirk tugged at his lips. This was Martial Peak, a world he had loved reading about—a ruthless, exhilarating land where only the strong survived.
Could he match the original Yang Kai?
No. He would surpass him.
As he sat up, his gaze landed on something—a small black stone lying nearby.
His breath hitched.
"Wait a damn minute… this isn't just any stone. This is the Demon God's Tome! Hahaha, this is already a massive head start!"
The excitement barely had time to settle in before a mechanical voice echoed in his ears.
🔹 Ding! The Multiverse System has detected the host's consciousness awakening. Would you like to link with the System?
Yang Kai's eyes widened, then his lips stretched into a grin.
"Oh, System? Of course, link it! Link it right now!"
🔹 Ding! Linking the Multiverse System…
5%… 20%… 45%… 70%… 98%… 100%! ✅
🔹 Congratulations! The Multiverse System has successfully linked. Beginner Gift Pack has been sent to System Storage.
"A Beginner Gift Pack, huh? Not bad."
He had read enough system novels to know that starter rewards were often game-changers.
But first…
"System, list your functions."
🔹 Ding! The Multiverse System's core functions:
Dao of Immortality Assistance (Guides host in cultivation and breakthroughs)
Missions (Grants rewards based on performance)
Shop (Exchange points for treasures, skills, and items)
Lottery (Chance-based rewards)
Storage (Infinite space for items)
Achievements (Milestone-based bonuses)
Exchanges (Convert resources into System Points)
Multiverse Travel (Unlocks at later stages)
"Heh, this is even better than I expected."
He rubbed his chin. "How do I earn System Points?"
🔹 Ding! System Points can be gained through:
Completing missions
Unlocking achievements
Exchanging cultivation materials (herbs, artifacts, crystals, pills)
"Alright, noted. But first…"
Yang Kai turned his attention back to the black stone.
He had zero hesitation.
With a swift motion, he pricked his finger, letting a single drop of fresh blood drip onto the stone.
The air shuddered, as if the world itself recognized this moment.
The black stone trembled, and in an instant—it transformed into a book. The cover pulsed with an ominous golden glow, ancient and mysterious. As he flipped it open, words written in blood-red ink greeted his eyes.
"Blood is the key, the Golden Body descends. Not a miracle, but an immortal golden form. The great golden body, ruler of barriers, the indomitable spirit shall emerge."
Before he could fully process the text—pain exploded throughout his body.
🔥 "AGGHHH!!" 🔥
It was as if every bone in his body was shattering and rebuilding at the same time. His skin burned, muscles spasming violently.
A golden skeleton emerged in front of him—a towering, ancient entity with an insidious grin. It laughed soundlessly before lunging forward—straight into his body.
Yang Kai's screams echoed through the area, alerting nearby disciples. But no one dared to approach. The air crackled with energy, the very space trembling as he underwent his first true transformation.
Three hours of soul-searing agony passed. Then, silence.
Lying on the cold floor, drenched in sweat, Yang Kai gasped for breath. His body felt… different.
Stronger. Indomitable. Reborn.
He slowly sat up, his fingers trembling as he reopened the book.
"Immortal Golden Body… Tempered Body Technique… what a terrifying cultivation method."
Without hesitation, he began practicing.
⏳ Six hours later…
Yang Kai snapped his eyes open. A golden glow flickered in them for a brief moment before vanishing.
Ninth stage of the Tempered Body Realm.
His progress was monstrous.
Just as he felt victorious, his stomach churned, and suddenly—
"BLEEEGH!"
A thick, vile black liquid spewed from his mouth, filling the air with a rancid stench.
Disgusted, he wiped his lips. "Ugh… how many impurities did the former owner of this body let build up?!"
But the difference was immediate. His body felt lighter, stronger, almost reborn.
"Alright. Food, bath, sleep. Then, tomorrow… we see what else this new life has to offer."
The Next Morning
Yang Kai awoke energized, heading out early to fulfill his High Heaven Pavilion disciple duties before returning home.
As he sat down, he issued the command.
"System, open the Beginner Gift Pack."
🔹 Ding! Opening Beginner Gift Pack…
🎁 Congratulations! You have obtained:
Primordial Divine Dragon Body
Primordial Divine Dragon Source
Primordial Divine Dragon Bloodline
Ruler Bloodline
Primordial Devouring Physique Technique
Mysterious Small World Bead
Secret Manual of the God of Alchemy
2 Lottery Tickets
5000 System Points
Yang Kai's breath hitched.
"Holy… this is beyond broken."
His eyes gleamed with excitement. The Primordial Divine Dragon Bloodline alone was priceless. And the Mysterious Small World Bead—wasn't this the artifact Yang Kai only acquired much later in the original timeline?
"I don't have to wait anymore… I can dominate now."
A mad grin stretched across his lips.
"System, merge everything!"
🔹 Ding! 5000 Points deducted. Initiating fusion process… Warning: Extreme pain ahead!
Pain far worse than before tore through his body. It felt like his very essence was being rewritten, his flesh reforged into something beyond human comprehension.
Three days of unimaginable torment passed.
And then—he opened his eyes.
The air around him trembled. His body hummed with divine power.
He was no longer just Yang Kai.
He was something far greater.
"Heh. Now… I can truly begin."
To be continued…