Chapter 002: Soul Fusion, Memories of Two Lives
Lost in thought, Lin Feng gazed at the short sword in his hand, slightly dazed. An indescribable strange feeling emerged in his heart, and soon after, a series of astonishing pieces of information appeared in his mind
In another dream, I am a minor loose cultivator in Qingyun City, located in the Eastern Dragon Continent of the Moon Cloud Realm
I am Lin Feng, am I not playing a game? Why am I here?! I... have I crossed over?!
In such a state, five years have passed as if it were just one day
Not only are their names and ages identical, but do they also look the same? This ... ...
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After the turmoil of his soul subsided, Lin Feng stared blankly at his own hands, momentarily lost in thought
Is it possible that the "Lin Feng" on Earth and the "Lin Feng" on the Moon Cloud Continent are actually the "same person" existing in two parallel worlds
In a hurry, he raised his hand to pull open the collar of his shirt. Due to his anxious mood, he exerted too much force, and the already tattered garment was even torn with a "ripping" sound. When he looked down, he found his chest completely bare ... ...
Regardless of whether I come from Earth or the Moon Cloud Continent, I am who I am
Fortunately, the sky was dim, and this alleyway was not frequented by many people; otherwise, if someone were to see it, they would likely think they had encountered a ghost
Since the disappearance of his parents, Lin Feng has lived alone for twelve years, always maintaining a low profile. Even when bullied by others, he has endured in silence. Even yesterday, when he was robbed of a spirit stone he had worked hard for a month to obtain, he tolerated it. He even endured being called a 'coward' by that muscular man. However, that ring is his only bottom line, something he considers more important than life itself
When I was very young, I had a happy and harmonious family. In my memories, my parents were formidable cultivators. My mother was kind and gentle, while my father was tall and serious
Unable to fight back, and it is impossible for anyone to "administer justice" on my behalf. Could it be that ...? ... the ring can really not be retrieved?
Did I occupy this person's body? No... I absorbed another soul...
I am Lin Feng, a person from the Moon Cloud Continent. Whose memory is that? Have I been possessed? No!
At this moment, Lin Feng nearly lost his sanity, jumping out of bed and wanting to rush out to reclaim his ring
The monthly salary is a meager three low-grade spirit stones, which are used for cultivation. During work, the meager commission earned from selling or acquiring magical artifacts, when converted into silver, is barely enough to sustain a living
After fully waking up, Lin Feng immediately thought of the robbery he encountered in the alley yesterday evening, and his expression changed instantly
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Unintentionally looking up, Lin Feng suddenly froze upon seeing a mirror on the cabinet beside him
However, after only taking two steps, he stopped, as if regaining some clarity. Gritting his teeth, he sat back down on the bed.
Such individuals are not uncommon in Qingyun City, where a group of low-level cultivators, lacking background and resources, congregate together, relying on extortion and coercion of other low-tier cultivators to obtain cultivation resources
On the charred face, a pair of bright eyes opened, yet they were filled with a look of confusion and daze. Standing up, he walked unsteadily towards the end of the alley, resembling a living corpse.
Reminding himself not to act impulsively, Lin Feng's mind raced as he contemplated feasible solutions
The eyes were still a chaotic mess, the face even showing a hint of distortion, and the body was drenched in sweat
In a daze, Lin Feng had a very long dream—or rather, two.
I am Lin Feng
Ah ! ! ! ''
A ray of sunlight streamed in through the window, seemingly piercing his eyes. Lin Feng shuddered all over and suddenly sat up with a loud shout
In one of the dreams, I am Lin Feng, a human from Earth, an orphan who grew up in an orphanage without any relatives. After reaching adulthood, I began a life of self-reliance
This is all of Lin Feng's possessions: seven low-grade spirit stones, a basic cultivation technique, and a nearly obsolete low-grade magical artifact
After entering the game, he spent a long time hunting small monsters in the wild. Then, by chance, he encountered a small BOSS. After a hard-fought battle, he was even more fortunate to obtain a skill book.
But just as he was excited about the skills he had acquired, an unforeseen accident suddenly occurred, causing him to lose all sense of feeling...
Although they are a mob, they are certainly not something Lin Feng can handle. Even just the 'muscle man' among the four from yesterday is someone he cannot defeat.
Two dreams, two streams of memory, two segments of life
At this point, Lin Feng stood up, crouched down, and dragged out a two-foot-sized wooden box from under the bed. Upon opening it, he found seven slightly glowing white crystals neatly arranged inside, along with a worn-out small booklet and a one-foot short sword that was somewhat rusty and had a few cracks.
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Ultimately, all struggles, hesitations, and panics vanished without a trace, leaving only one thought in my heart— I am Lin Feng
From the perspective of the Earthling Lin Feng, this could be considered a 'transcendence.' One would typically expect feelings of excitement, exhilaration, or perhaps confusion and helplessness. However, influenced by another part of his soul, he remained surprisingly calm.
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My current strength is too weak. If I could advance to the fourth level of Qi training, the success rate would be significantly higher
In an instant, a trace of despair appeared on Lin Feng's face; however, gradually, his expression began to transform into a terrifying and ferocious one, with a fierce light in his eyes that was completely at odds with his usual demeanor
Initially, these two segments of memory appeared separately, but later they began to intertwine and flash before me, until they became completely jumbled, making it impossible to distinguish which segment belonged to which person. Ultimately, it seemed that the two streams of memory found a subtle balance and began to gradually overlap.
Today, after receiving last month's salary, I was suddenly robbed on my way home. Not only did I lose my spirit stones, but the most important thing was also taken from me
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As the sky darkened, the charred figure lying in the alley suddenly sat up slowly
That ring, which is the only clue to finding my parents, has now been stolen
Lin Feng's eyes revealed an expression of disbelief. He suddenly recalled a movie he had previously watched, starring the idol Jet Li, titled "The Universe Pursuit Order." In the story of the film, there are countless parallel worlds in the universe, and in each world, there exists a 'self'.
No, we must remain calm! If we rush out like this, even if we find those people, it will be impossible to retrieve the ring!
Take it back ... ... it must be taken back !!
Ah!
What is going on?
In the mirror, a youthful figure with a hint of astonishment in his eyes is reflected. He still bears several dark gray stains on his body, has a well-proportioned physique, short hair, and a face that cannot be considered handsome, yet is still quite pleasing to the eye. Most importantly, this face is incredibly familiar
If there are weapons such as handguns or bombs, dealing with such thugs should not be a problem. Unfortunately, m.hetushu.com, regardless of whether there are materials or not, even if the materials were right in front of me, I wouldn't know how to make them!
Suddenly becoming an orphan, I wandered in confusion, cried, and experienced despair... However, in the end, I persevered and survived, relying on some spiritual stones left by my parents. I purchased a basic cultivation technique and began self-study and training.
Lin Feng furrowed his brow slightly, reaching out to take the damaged low-grade magical artifact, and thought to himself: "At least there is still one usable treasure, although it is a bit broken, it is still better than a mundane item"
It seems that I can only plan slowly. That muscular man should only be at the mid-stage of Qi training, at most at the sixth level of Qi training. He should still be unable to unlock the seal on the ring. As long as the ring is on him, there is still a chance to retrieve it. Lin Feng pondered slowly, "First, I need to find out where those people are and what their usual activity routes are, and then look for an opportunity..."
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Gradually, Lin Feng's soliloquy came to a slow halt, the tremors of his body and the struggle in his eyes gradually subsiding, as two souls and two lifetimes of memories achieved their final fusion
The black ring that was originally hanging around the neck is now nowhere to be found
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This is a marvelous state, where it cannot be said that one has consumed the other, nor that one consciousness dominates the other; the two souls of 'Lin Feng' have perfectly merged, indistinguishable from one another
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Lin Feng suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of regret: had he known he would 'travel through time', he should have accumulated more useful knowledge!
To find that 'muscle man' should not be difficult; those individuals are merely a group of ruffians and scoundrels in the city—just a bit more 'refined' than the common thugs in the mundane world, they are simply the ruffians of the cultivation realm
Lin Feng had no idea how he returned home. After pushing open the door, he didn't even close it, walking straight to the bed and then collapsing onto it...
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Seven low-grade spirit stones, I wonder if they can successfully advance to the fourth layer of Qi training
At the age of 15, despite my utmost efforts to save, the family's savings had already been exhausted, and even eating became a problem. Fortunately, I had grown up, and after much hardship, I finally secured a position as a 'sales clerk' in a treasure shop in the city.
Lacking education and special skills, he can only engage in the simplest of jobs to make a living. However, since he is alone, one could say that "one person eats enough, so the whole family is not hungry." Furthermore, as he harbors no grand ideals or ambitions, his life is simple, yet he finds it quite enjoyable.
Of course, this was merely Lin Feng's fanciful speculation, completely unprovable. After thinking for a while, he shook his head and cast aside these useless thoughts.
Take it back... even if it costs my life!
However, at this thought, a sudden pain akin to the tearing of the soul struck him, causing him to involuntarily clutch his head and let out a pained groan.
Strange glimmers flickered in his eyes, and Lin Feng's expression shifted accordingly, as he uttered a series of incoherent mutterings.
However, I did not wait for that time—when I was eight years old, my parents went out on an outing and never returned...
Today, upon turning twenty, he used a significant portion of his savings to buy himself a gaming pod as a 'birthday gift'—it was a newly released virtual game that claimed to be a 'virtual reality', a 'second life', a 'world of passion and dreams' that shook the entire world
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In my childhood, my mother often recounted many legendary tales from the realm of cultivation, instilling in me a profound desire for it. However, she told me that when I grew a little older, she would teach me how to cultivate...
After gasping for several seconds, Lin Feng finally regained a bit of consciousness, yet confusion reappeared in his eyes as he sought to clarify his thoughts