"It's finally begun."
On a quiet farm, Wang Xian whispered to himself.
One year ago—before the world was reborn through digitalization—he had taken a gamble. He'd staked everything on a future no one believed in.
Though he knew Blue Star would be digitized within the year, a part of him always hesitated. Was he truly reborn? Or had he simply gone mad?
But now… now he knew he'd been right.
"Open status panel,"Wang Xian said silently in his mind.
"Please set a nickname first."
That same emotionless voice echoed in his consciousness—just as it had in his previous life.
He paused, then said:
"Xian Wang." (Fairy King)
It was a name that had once gotten him killed.
After Blue Star's transformation, new races emerged—among them, the Xian Clan, an ancient race of immortals. Naming yourself "Xian Wang", or "Fairy King", was a direct provocation. He had unknowingly become a thorn in their side.
Though the Xian Clan hadn't been able to kill him openly due to the rules of the world, they got their revenge during the First National War—a blade in the back, delivered by supposed allies. His life had ended in betrayal and silence on the battlefield.
Only then did the truth come to light:
"The name Xian Wang is linked to a hidden inheritance…"
Whether it was fate or coincidence, Wang Xian chose the same name once again.
This time, I'll settle the score with those immortals.
The moment the nickname was confirmed, a shimmering blue screen materialized before him.
Name: Wang XianNickname: Xian Wang (Fairy King)Race: Human (Dragon Kingdom)Class: Independent FarmerAge: 24Talent: [Learning (Common)]Level: 0EXP: 0 / 100
HP: 100
MP: 80
Physical ATK: 12
Magic ATK: 8
Critical: 0
Physical DEF: 11
Magic DEF: 5
Strength: 12
Agility: 11
Spirit: 8
Constitution: 10
Endurance: 11
Skills: NoneRemaining Lives: 3
The world wasn't just digitized—it had been gamified. This status screen was indistinguishable from an RPG interface.
But Wang Xian wasn't surprised. As a reborn, he understood the system better than anyone.
The five core stats were crucial:
Strength boosted physical damage.
Agility controlled movement and attack speed.
Spirit influenced magic power and mana.
Constitution determined health.
Endurance affected defense.
Critical hits? Those required gear or titles.
Unlike virtual games, this world had limited lives. Everyone began with three deaths—a harsh reality. Once they were gone, true death followed.
Fortunately, more lives could be earned through achievements like defeating world bosses or clearing hidden dungeons. Events, quests, and adventures offered opportunities—but surviving long enough to reach them was another matter.
As for talents, everyone had one by default.
Wang Xian's current talent was [Learning], the same as in his previous life—a common-grade trait that granted minor skill proficiency bonuses. A mere 1% boost. Practically useless.
But none of that mattered now.
He turned his attention to the Dragon and Phoenix Jade Pendant resting on the table. As he focused, a description appeared.
Inferior Jade PendantWorthless at first glance, but something seems hidden within. You might try breaking it.
He couldn't remember where the pendant came from—just that it had always been there, quietly waiting.
In his previous life, he didn't discover its secret until level 70, long after countless battles and hardships. It had been too late.
But not this time.
Now is the perfect time.
Smack!He brought his palm down, shattering the jade pendant in a single strike.
A soft, fragrant mist drifted upward. At its center, a drop of blood formed—suspended in midair, defying gravity.
Unnatural. Unscientific. But ever since Blue Star was digitized, the world no longer cared for science.
He stared at the blood, and its properties revealed themselves.
Mysterious BloodThe blood of an unknown existence.
Without hesitation, Wang Xian grasped the drop and swallowed it.
"Ding! You've consumed Mysterious Blood. Gained new talent: [Growth]!"
That was it.
That drop of blood granted a second talent—one new trait unlocked every 10 levels. He'd discovered it by chance in his past life, and now he'd seized it early.
Wang Xian called up his updated panel to examine his new ability.
[Growth] (Taboo):Each time you level up, gain additional attribute points equal to your current level.
His eyes widened in shock.
Taboo-level?
He had never heard of a talent classified as taboo. The known tiers were:
Common
Elite
Genius
Legendary
Epic
Mythic
And yet this… was beyond them.
In his last life, consuming that same drop of blood had only given him epic-tier growth. But now, it had evolved.
He did the math quickly.
In the normal system, each level granted 10 points (5 fixed, 5 free). From level 0 to 100, that was 1,000 points.
But with [Growth]? He'd gain bonus points equal to his level at each level-up:
Level 1 = +1
Level 2 = +2
…
Level 100 = +100
Total bonus? 5,050 points—on top of the original 1,000.
Over 6,000 attribute points by level 100… and the max level wasn't even capped.
The strongest players he'd seen in his previous life only reached level 113. But wild bosses over level 500 had been sighted. Some NPCs exceeded level 1,000.
With this… I'll surpass them all.
He took a deep breath.
Then another.
And another.
Calm down. Focus.
He turned toward the room where his livestock were kept. The transformation had already begun—his creatures were mutating into monsters.
Wang Xian grabbed a steel shovel and entered the breeding room, now crawling with strange, oversized earthworms.
He waited.
One minute… two… three…
Then, a system prompt appeared above the creatures. They had fully digitized.
Without hesitation, he brought the shovel down.
"Ding! Killed Level 0 wild monster: Earthworm. Gained 1 EXP.""Ding! Killed Level 0 wild monster: Earthworm. Gained 1 EXP.""Ding! Killed Level 0 wild monster: Earthworm. Gained 1 EXP."
The alerts rang in his ears like a rhythm.
He didn't stop. He swung relentlessly, smashing through the wave of worms.
"Ding! EXP full. Level up to 1. Gained 5 free attribute points.""Ding! First level-up achievement unlocked. Title gained: [Pioneer's Vision]."
Only then did Wang Xian stop.
Sweat clung to his brow, but a triumphant smile spread across his face.
This time… I'll rise to the top.