Ji Ren looked around.
Or rather—he should say, Xianzun Wu Shuang.That seemed to be his name in this world.
"Well, this is weird…It's like I've been reborn with my past memories.Feels like an Isekai. Or maybe reincarnation? LOL."
The air was rich, the sky was vast, and the Qi was thick.He took a deep breath.
"Graphics are insane… it feels too real.Must be the capsule's full sync rate doing its job."
He stretched a bit.
"Anyway, I should log out now and grab some steak.And maybe some sushi too."
"System, log out."
[System:]
"Unable to log out. No host body detected.No signs of life found inside the gaming capsule."
"...What?!" Wu Shuang blinked."Did I just… get stuck in the game?"
[System:]
"Answer: Most plausible explanation is that you are currently trapped in-game."
"Tch… is this one of Dad and Uncle's weird birthday pranks?"
"Like 'Happy 18th, son, we deleted your body!'—come on!"
[System:]
"Answer: No.However, do not worry.I will be your loyal assistant in guiding you on the Path of Immortality in this world."
Wu Shuang stared at the sky.He closed his eyes.Smirked.
"Well… this might actually be better."
Then he paused.His smile faded a little.
"But... my family…They must be worried."
[Scene Shift – Real World]
Back on Earth… chaos had begun.
News networks screamed headlines
"Ji Ren – Heir to the World's Greatest Gaming Empire – Has Gone Missing!"
Authorities had found no trace.Security cams showed no one entering or leaving.It was as if he had vanished without a trace.
People searched.The media exploded.Conspiracy theories ran wild.
Then—
"Breaking News: A moon-sized meteor is heading toward Earth.Impact in 24 hours."
They tried to stop it.They failed.
There were no prayers.Only silence.
And then—the world ended.
—
[Back in the Game World]
Back in the world of Cultivation: Way of Immortal,Lady Yuelian held her newborn son gently in her arms.
Beside her stood Tianyao, head of the Xianzun Clan, proud and smiling.Several elders gathered around the infant with sparkling eyes—like they'd just found their favorite new treasure.
"Uwah... uwah?"
I let out a sound, trying to speak a little.Honestly… I'm kinda hungry.
"What's wrong, my little Xiao Shuang?"
Yuelian cooed softly."Are you hungry already?"
"Haha! My son is so strong—he didn't even cry when he was born!"
Elder Liang chuckled."True. Normally, all babies cry the moment they're born. Even the Clan Head cried as a baby!"
"Hey!" Tianyao glared."Stop embarrassing me in front of my wife and firstborn son!"
"Haha, forgive me, Head. But truly—little Xiao Shuang has your hair and the Mistress's beauty. A perfect blend!"
"UWAAAH! UWAAAH!"
Okay, that's enough. I'm starving here!
Yuelian's eyes softened.
"Oh my, my little Xiao Shuang must be hungry now.Everyone, please leave. I'll feed him."
Everyone bowed and stepped out.
"Tianyao, you too!"
"But… I'm your husband—"
"Out!"
"...Okay."Tianyao sulked his way out, a little disappointed.
Yuelian sat back down and gently held me close.
"Alright, little Xiao Shuang. Say 'Aaah~'"
I opened my mouth obediently and began drinking.Honestly, the milk was… amazing.
Dad really has style. Mom's gorgeous. I hit the genetic jackpot.
"Good boy."She smiled, gently petting my head.
[First Cultivation Attempt: Initiated]
Alright, enough food. Time to try this whole "cultivation" thing.Even if I'm just a newborn… who cares? I've got a Boundless-tier physique!
Ding!
[System Notification:]
Player has begun cultivation for the first time.Please focus your breathing and meditate to absorb natural Qi.
[Current Cultivation Realm: Mortal (Stage 1)]
I closed my eyes and began to breathe.Qi flowed around me—so thick it almost buzzed in my tiny veins.
[Qi Absorbed: 100 / 1,000,000]
[200 / 1,000,000]
[300...]
[400...]
[500...]
I opened one eye slowly.
"...One million just to level up?!"
"Well, I do have a broken physique. Makes sense the bar is absurd."
Then I smirked.
"But who cares?! Once I get through that bar, I'll be strong enough to beat anyone at the same realm—hell, maybe even a few stages above!"
"And even if I wasn't…Who the hell would dare mess with someone from the Xianzun Clan?"
I laughed internally.
"Mess with me, and I'll tell Mom.Dad'll kick their ass so hard their soul won't reincarnate for ten thousand years!"
I spent most of my time cultivating.Nearly three hours passed.
Ding!
[1,000,000 / 1,000,000]
[System: Do you want to break through?]
[Success Rate: 100% (Locked)]
[Y/N]
"Why not? Let's gooooo!"
Ding!
[Current Cultivation Realm: Mortal (Stage 1)]––>[Current Cultivation Realm: Mortal (Stage 2)]
[System Notification:]
+125 to all base statsBonus: x1000 multiplier applied from [Boundless Special Physique]
"Damn... I feel like I just transformed into a shounen protagonist.This feels way too OP. I love it!"
Baby Wu Shuang tried to speak up.
"Uwah! Uga!"
"System, open my stat window!"
[System:]
"Answer: Sorry.There's no such thing as 'stat window' in Cultivation: Way of Immortal.You'll know your strength by feeling it—like in real life."
"We don't make 'stats' to keep players immersed in a fake AAA+++ simulation.This isn't a game anymore.It's real.Enjoy!"
Suddenly, the light of breakthrough exploded above the Xianzun Clan.
The sky tore open.From beyond the heavens, five great mythical beasts appeared:
Azure Dragon
Vermilion Phoenix
White Tiger
Black Tortoise
Kirin
And then—
Crimson-black divine lightning cracked the sky.
It wasn't just light.It was Heaven's Punishment.An event so rare… it should never occur from a mere Stage 2 breakthrough!
And yet—
It struck down toward me, roaring like judgment itself.
But before it landed—my mother stepped outside.
Her eyes were calm.Her voice wasn't loud.
She simply looked to the sky…
"Begone."
The lightning froze.
Then vanished.
Like it was never there.
"Woah… wait… is my mom some kind of Heavenly Tyrant Thunder Empress special physique or something?!"
[System:]
"Answer: Correct."
"Uwah uwah uwah!"
Wow. I'm so good at guessing. What a genius I am… hehe.
—
"Alright, System.Show me all the cultivation stage levels!"
[System:]
"Answer: There are more than 13 cultivation stage levels."
"Alright then, give me the names and list of all of them!"
[System:]
"Answer: No."
"...Why not?"
[System:]
"Answer: Because discovery is part of the fun.The unknown is the joy of the journey.The less you know, the more thrilling it becomes."
"Understandable.Well, it shouldn't take too long for me to become hella strong anyway."
"One last quick question...Are there many people in my clan who've surpassed the 13th stage?"
[System:]
"Answer: More than hundreds."
"Whoa! Really?!That's... way more than I expected!"
"So that means…I can mess with anyone I want, and they can't do a damn thing about it?"
[System:]
"…Answer: Yes."
"WOOHOO!Now I really feel like I'm living my childhood dream—The dream to become the strongest is almost coming true!"
"Alright... just one more thing before I pass out—What happens if someone tries to hurt me?"
[System:]
"Answer:All members of the Xianzun Clan will abandon all duties and initiate a full-scale Immortal War against anyone who dares harm their own.
Hurting a child of the Xianzun bloodline is considered an unforgivable insult.
The offender will be killed, and their soul shattered,denying them entry into the Life-Death Cycle for all eternity."
"Hehehe… even if I'm a naughty little boy—who the hell's gonna dare touch me?!Even if I can't win… my clan definitely can!"
"Yaaaawn… Uwah…"
Yuelian heard the tiny yawn.
She leaned down and gently kissed her baby boy's forehead.
"Aww, my adorable Xiao Shuang is already sleepy?"
"Good night, my lovely son,"she whispered with the warmth of a true mother.
"Uwah..."
Goodnight, Mommy.
Zzzzzzzzz...