Chapter 2: First Check-In, Supreme Divine Art
After all, strength is only one factor in determining combat power.
In the world of Douluo Continent, what truly determines one's strength is more often the quality of their Martial Spirit and the level of their soul power.
"If only I had a system…"
Su Yu took a big bite of fruit, secretly thinking to himself.
As a transmigrator, if he didn't have a golden finger (cheat ability), things would be very difficult.
Especially in a mysterious and supernatural world like this, where having no strength meant you couldn't take a single step forward.
"Ding! Detecting host is about to awaken Martial Spirit—system initializing."
Just as Su Yu was still sighing, a cold mechanical voice suddenly echoed in his mind, making his whole body tremble. He even threw the fruit in his hand.
"What the hell!"
Su Yu couldn't help but curse, his face showing surprise and delight.
"A system?"
"Host, I'm here."
The cold voice reverberated slowly, finally making Su Yu fully realize what was happening.
"No way, it's really a system! I knew it! How could a transmigrator like me not have a golden finger?"
"This unbelievable fortune has finally landed on me, Su Yu!"
Su Yu burst into laughter. All the worry he had about the future vanished in an instant.
Not getting carried away for too long, Su Yu quickly calmed down and asked, "System, what are your functions?"
"Do I do missions? Achievements?"
"Or can I lie down and get rewards?"
Su Yu's eyes lit up as he questioned the system.
As a diehard reader in his previous life, he had read countless web novels.
Naturally, he was very familiar with systems.
Of course, his favorite type was the one where you could lie flat and still become stronger—or those where you just make a choice and instantly get rewards.
Why? Because it's easy!
Lying down and getting stronger—every lazy person's dream.
"This system is called the Strongest Check-In System. As long as the host checks in daily, you will receive rewards."
"There are also weekly, monthly, yearly, and anniversary check-ins with even greater rewards."
"However, the host must check in daily without interruption. If you skip even once, the count resets."
"There's also a random check-in task feature. Sometimes, the system will issue a random task requiring you to check in at a specific location. Completing it will grant generous rewards."
"Got it."
Su Yu nodded, gaining a rough understanding of the system's features.
He was no stranger to check-in systems.
"What kind of rewards can you give?" Su Yu asked.
This was what he cared about most.
"The rewards cover all fields. Anything the host can think of, the system can provide."
"For real?"
"So arrogant?"
"Then give me Pangu's bloodline, let's see what you got."
Su Yu was skeptical.
System: "…"
"You don't have it, huh?"
Su Yu's eyes darted around. "Then maybe give me a pair of double pupils or a Supreme Bone?"
"More bones, more paths. More eyes, better vision."
System: "…"
"Host, do you really think those things are appropriate for the Douluo Continent?"
"Hmm… true. Stuff like that would be overkill in this world."
After thinking it over, Su Yu stopped teasing the system. He chuckled and asked, "System, now that you're activated, can I start checking in?"
"Yes."
"Alright then—check-in!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing your first check-in. Reward being distributed."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the cultivation method: Supreme Divine Art."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining a Super Sect Card."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for receiving 10 million Gold Soul Coins."
The cold mechanical voice rang out repeatedly, making Su Yu instantly alert.
"Supreme Divine Art: A Qi-refining technique, sacred and majestic, balanced and righteous. It contains 18 levels, each possessing unique abilities—profound and mysterious."
"Super Sect Card: Use this card to create a super sect from thin air. Its strength rivals the top native superpowers."
"10 million Gold Soul Coins…"
Looking at the system's descriptions, Su Yu's eyes flickered.
A technique and a super power.
He wasn't sure how powerful the Supreme Divine Art was, but just based on the description, it was clearly far superior to the Mysterious Heaven Skill.
The Mysterious Heaven Skill didn't come with so many unique abilities.
This method was absolutely perfect for his current situation.
As for the Super Sect Card, it was definitely a rare treasure.
During the time of Douluo Dalu 2, the human world's recognized superpowers included Shrek Academy, the Body Sect, Clear Sky Sect, Mingde Hall, the Holy Spirit Cult, etc.
So this card essentially gave Su Yu an elite background.
In a time like this, without deep backing, trying to influence the tides of the world was next to impossible.
With a super sect behind him, Su Yu now had the power to be a chess master, not just a pawn in others' games.
And as for the money—well, there's no need to elaborate.
With money, everything goes smoothly. Without it, you can't even move forward.
The importance of wealth is never in question.
Receiving such rare rewards, Su Yu was naturally thrilled. But he still frowned slightly.
"System, why didn't I receive a Martial Spirit?"
Without a Martial Spirit, no matter how much he had, it was useless.
In Douluo, power progression relied on spirit rings.
Without a Martial Spirit, even if he mastered the technique, he couldn't break through bottlenecks.
Let alone the fact that… he didn't have a Martial Spirit to begin with.
Without one, the technique was practically meaningless.
"Host already has a Martial Spirit."
Su Yu: !!!
"What did you say?"
"You're saying I have a Martial Spirit?"
Su Yu was stunned.
He was a transmigrator—how could he have a Martial Spirit?
"Did you do this?"
His thoughts spun—something clicked.
After all, the system had said it was "activating" rather than "binding to host."
Did that mean the system had been with him all along?
"You could interpret it that way," the system replied.
Su Yu: "…"
"Well, thank you then."
"I don't know why you chose me, but thank you."
After a long exhale, Su Yu spoke sincerely.
He never thought being a transmigrator was a big deal.
Without a system, surviving in this world—especially with eyes from the Divine Realm watching—would've been nearly impossible.
He truly felt grateful to the system.
As for conspiracy theories, he didn't bother with them. There was no point.
Even if the system did have an ulterior motive—so what?
It's not like he could stop it. So why overthink it?