Chapter 0001: Dream Evolution System
Yes, you are now manifesting your consciousness in the virtual space of the system, while the system resides within your mind
"Why am I so unlucky, you fat bastard, I curse you!" Ye Xuan's face was flushed, as he took a deep breath and shouted loudly towards the empty fields, resembling a drunken man throwing a tantrum.
Dear user, the Dream Evolution System is the first system developed by the Cosmic Silver Company of the Xianhe Galaxy, aimed at serving human evolution. This system allows the host to enter the dream world that already exists in their mind. Only by completing certain training tasks assigned by the system within the dream world can the host earn training points. You can use the training points obtained for enhancement and evolution said the beautiful woman on the screen
"We apologize, esteemed user. This system has just been activated, and you must undergo a training experience in the world of cinema before you can leave. Rest assured, when you are present here, your physical body in the real world will be under the protection of this system. Even if the most powerful nuclear weapon in your world were to explode beside you, it would not harm you in the slightest. You are in absolute safety"
Begin matching the movie world
With his head held high, he looked somewhat hazily at the distant lights with bloodshot eyes, his gaze filled with disappointment. He muttered softly, "Is it just because I happened to see you sitting together with the general manager's woman? I'm not one to gossip, and I haven't said anything, so why do you need to fire me?"
Ah! - Ah! -
It is said that this small courtyard was once haunted, which is also the reason why it is so inexpensive. However, Ye Xuan regarded this legend as a joke; after all, he had lived here for two years, and not to mention ghosts, he hadn't even seen a shadow of one.
Do not mock the infatuated, for it is difficult to find such devotion
Buzz
Dear user, you are currently in the virtual space of the Dream Evolution System. I am the system sprite SHG901. Of course, as a user of this system, you have the right to rename me. The beautiful woman on the light screen smiled as she spoke
Fortunately, there are no half a household of people by the roadside; otherwise, they might come out to fight the wolves
I am astonished
Alright, let's get started! Since it cannot be avoided, Ye Xuan simply gritted his teeth and said
Alright, please wait a moment
Oh dear
The surroundings were desolate, resembling the darkness of a black hole, while beneath him lay a circular platform that shimmered with a sci-fi-like silver metallic luster. The surface was intricately engraved with countless mysterious patterns, creating an eerie impression.
The night is dark and the wind is strong
Ye Xuan let out a groan and sat up from the ground. As he took in his surroundings, he suddenly became fully alert.
Go to hell! Ye Xuan shouted loudly
The notion of a movie seemed utterly absurd to Ye Xuan; after all, movies are inherently fictional. Now, this so-called dream system claims that he can cultivate and train within the world of films. If it were not for the presence of this system sprite before him and the inexplicable phenomena surrounding him, Ye Xuan would likely suspect that someone was playing tricks on him
Grass
Burp! The smell of alcohol surged up, and I let out a hearty burp. Suddenly shaking my head, with my drunken eyes slightly blurred, I muttered to myself: "No, wait, didn't I suffer a loss? I certainly do not have the favor of Longyang."
However, Ye Xuan quickly recovered from his despondent mood. It is already a stroke of luck for him to have obtained this system; even if he ultimately loses it, it will still leave him with an indelible memory.
A surge of adrenaline rushed to Ye Xuan's head, and he felt as if his lungs were about to explode. Just as he was about to bend down to pick up a few stones to knock down the crow for frying and enjoying with his drink, a sudden dizziness struck him. Ye Xuan felt the world spinning around him, and in the next moment, his vision darkened, and he lost consciousness.
While shouting, he reached into his body and fumbled around to find the keys
"So if I were killed in the movie world, would I die in reality?" Ye Xuan suddenly thought of a crucial question. It is important to note that the movie world is fictional, and many movie worlds are fraught with danger, filled with high-risk creatures such as monsters, aliens, and other perilous beings. With his small frame, he would hardly be enough to fill the gaps between their teeth.
Dream Evolution System? Virtual Space? Ye Xuan blinked a few times, took a deep breath, suppressed the fear and unease in his heart, and finally regained his mental clarity. He asked, "What is this Dream Evolution System for?"
Damn it, it's one thing for people to bully me, but even you, this flat-haired beast, come to bully me. Just wait, today I will settle this with you.
Singing like this, Ye Xuan finally arrived at the end of this road, a small courtyard covered with tiles
Yes. The system spirit smiled and nodded, saying: "According to the terminology of your world, it can also be referred to as the movie world. As long as you have seen a movie, it can create a fantastical world, which will be the place for your cultivation and experience."
Fear of drunkenness, the sea is vast and the sky is high
And wild, and infatuated, and intoxicated in this moment
Fatty, do you have any idea how hard I have worked for this job? I damn curse you to have a fighting capacity of only ten seconds
Ah! Ah!
Damn it, calling, calling your sister, I said, no wonder I am so unlucky today, it turns out I ran into you, this stinky crow
The piercing cry resounded once more, as if mocking something.
Bang
Dream World? Upon hearing the introduction from the system sprite, Ye Xuan was momentarily taken aback, unable to comprehend where the concept of a Dream World had originated in his mind
Although he was somewhat intoxicated and walked unsteadily on this bumpy dirt road, Ye Xuan remained upright like a roly-poly toy, loudly singing a song performed this year by the martial arts superstar Chen Long from Huaming Country, "I sway and stagger like the waves, with countless grievances dismissed with a smile, sometimes low and sometimes high, swaying and refusing to fall, I know the universe within the wine..."
Suddenly, a flash of white light flickered in the void not far from Ye Xuan, and then a large screen, reminiscent of those seen in science fiction films, abruptly appeared in the emptiness. Following this, a beautiful woman with an exquisite face and an S-shaped figure appeared on the screen
I apologize, but due to insufficient information, I am unable to provide an answer. The beautiful woman on the screen suddenly flickered twice, as if the machine had frozen, and finally spoke expressionlessly.
Begin loading the movie world
On the secluded path, the wild grass grows as high as the knees on both sides, and the occasional chirping of insects enhances the tranquility. In contrast to the distant skyscrapers, with their bright lights and bustling nightlife, this place seems to belong to another world
Ah! - Ah! -
After jumping around and roaring for a while, Ye Xuan finally vented a bit of the frustration in his heart. However, having consumed alcohol, he suddenly felt a slight pain in his head. He gently rubbed his temples and, with somewhat unsteady steps, made his way towards his rented accommodation
A coarse expletive suddenly rang out on the road, and a young man's figure staggered slightly as he approached. He raised his hand and tilted his head back, finishing the last sip of beer in his hand. With both hands, he crushed the empty can fiercely and then, with all his strength, threw it aside.
Moreover, dear heavens, how long must I endure this misfortune? This time I lost my job for this reason, last time I lost it because I accidentally bumped into my supervisor in the elevator, the time before that was because I saw the boss's wife having an affair with a subordinate, and the time before that was due to a comment made by the boss's son's girlfriend. However, it doesn't matter, dear heavens, do you think this can defeat me, Ye Xuan? Just wait, when I wake up tomorrow, I will be a good man again
Dear user, please rest assured that the flow of time you will experience in the world of cinema is different from that in the real world. One day in the world of cinema is merely one minute in the real world
Dear user, you have been in this space for quite some time. May I ask if you have completed your first cultivation trial?
Dear user, the film world you are about to enter is "Once Upon a Time in China"
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Dear user, please rest assured that the cinematic world will conclude in accordance with the ending of the film as you remember it. If you wish to exit the cinematic world, you only need to complete the system tasks or wait for the film to end
"Wait a moment, if I enter the movie world, how do I get out? If the system keeps giving me tasks, or if I haven't completed my tasks, will I be trapped inside?" Ye Xuan recalled another question.
Originally, Ye Xuan felt relieved upon hearing that death would not occur, but his mood immediately darkened upon hearing the words that followed from the system sprite. This meant that if he experienced death even once, he would lose this system and everything he had gained.
"What, is my body still outside?" Ye Xuan asked in astonishment
Perhaps it was the alcohol that emboldened him, as Ye Xuangen, with a face full of drunkenness, showed no reaction at all. He stopped searching for his keys, turned around, and looked up with bleary, intoxicated eyes at the brightly lit branches. A dark figure was standing on a branch several meters high, its blood-red crow eyes coldly gazing at Ye Xuangen
Suddenly, a piercing and aged cry echoed from above, sending chills down one's spine in the stillness of the night
Hello, welcome to the Dream Evolution System developed by the Cosmic Silver Company of the Xianhe Galaxy. I am the system sprite SHG901, and I am pleased to serve you!" said the beautiful woman on the screen with a voice as sweet as a lark.
"Where is this? Who are you?" Faced with this sudden situation, Ye Xuan felt as if his head had been stuffed with glue, staring blankly at the beautiful woman on the screen and asking.
Dear user, please rest assured that this system was designed with mechanisms to protect users. Even if you unfortunately die in the movie world, you will not die in reality. The beautiful woman smiled slightly, paused, and continued: However, because you died in the movie world, this system will experience irreparable damage, and all that you have gained in the system will be completely erased, returning you to your original state at this moment
Match successful
How do I leave here?" Ye Xuan was taken aback for a moment, then asked again
How did you get here? And how did you choose me?" Ye Xuan suddenly remembered and asked
Scan the comprehensive strength of practitioners in training
How long does it take to experience a movie world? If I stay in there for too long, without being killed by someone, I would starve to death myself" Ye Xuan furrowed his brows and asked with concern
Suddenly, a harsh caw echoed from the crow above, and a beam of blood light erupted from its blood-red eyes. With its wings spread wide, it shot forward like an arrow. Before Ye Xuan could react, the dark beak of the crow glimmered with a cold light as it pecked towards the crown of Ye Xuan's head
Seeing the crow standing on the branch seemingly mocking him, the anger in Ye Xuan's chest surged like a rocket, his rage reaching a boiling point. He lowered his head to the ground, picked up a stone, and hurled it fiercely at the crow in the tree
Ye Xuan was filled with rage and reached out to catch the crow, but the crow was exceptionally agile; with a quick flash, it flew back into the sky again
Ye Xuan's rented place is located in a very remote area, with no decent cement road, only a bumpy dirt path that would surely splash mud all over if it rains. Of course, this rental does have its advantages: it is spacious, measuring 120 square meters. Although it is a mud-tiled house, the most important aspect is that the rent for this place is only 200 Chinese yuan per month
Uh, where am I?
The small courtyard is quite old, with the walls covered in the marks of time. In front of the courtyard stands a snow maple tree, its trunk measuring about one meter in thickness, with only withered branches remaining, resembling the sinister claws of a devil, casting a shadow over the small courtyard, eerie and terrifying
A stone struck the trunk of the tree, startling the crow that was originally perched on it, causing it to take flight, flapping its wings and continuously circling in the air
Ah! Ah!
Begin scanning user memory
The crow's voice clearly carried a hint of lightness, as if mocking Ye Xuan.
A tingling sensation spread across the scalp, followed by a sharp pain radiating from the crown of the head, causing Ye Xuan to involuntarily cry out in pain