Chapter 001: There are mortals in the heavens

After a moment of silence, a figure suddenly leaped over the wall and entered the courtyard opposite the wooden door

Qin Lang has always believed that if he were born in the mortal realm, he would undoubtedly be a local tyrant or bully, and he would not have to resort to dining and dashing as he does now, nor would he have to worry about being stripped of his clothes and hung at the city gate for running too slowly. However, it is precisely due to such circumstances that Qin Lang has developed remarkable skills in escaping. Although he is looked down upon and despised by many restaurant owners, he shamelessly refers to his skills as the "Art of Escape" and considers himself the founder of this art, hoping that one day he can gather disciples and promote the Art of Escape to greater heights.

A figure darted out from the alley and entered a wide street

In a realm where there are powerful beings who have attained enlightenment, there are also ordinary mortals who stumble even while walking. Qin Lang is one such mortal living in this celestial world

"Little rabbit, stop right there!" A voice filled with exasperation roared from the alley. Immediately following was the sound of tables being overturned and plates shattering.

"Someone like me, a small being, should never have been born in this heavenly realm! This heavenly realm is a place where immortals reside, and it is truly impossible to survive here. I should have been born in the mortal world on the ground; how wonderful that would be." Qin Lang gazed at the roof, which had already developed several large holes, and unconsciously began to fantasize, his eyes gradually becoming misty, seemingly filled with a deep yearning for the mortal world.

Where exactly is one's own home

Whoosh

The figure that had dined and dashed swiftly passed through the crowd and then turned into an alley. This figure looked around to ensure it was not being followed, then opened a dilapidated wooden door and entered. After stepping inside, it peeked out again to check both sides, finally letting out a sigh of relief before closing the broken door.

Where, in the end, is one's true home

He let out a deep sigh, retracting the sorrow that lay within his heart, and Qin Lang walked towards the city gate

Although the Supreme Emperor of Heaven is one of the Thirty-Two Heavens in the Four Directions of the Celestial Realm, not all who reside here are deities. The so-called deities are those who can ride the clouds and mist, and with a mere gesture can cause dramatic changes in the weather, as well as move mountains and seas. These abilities are not innate but are acquired through later cultivation.

An unidentified and morally corrupt individual cannot possibly become a celestial soldier. At the same time, the military has very strict requirements for the cultivation of each celestial soldier's moral character, as they may have to face battles. Therefore, to become a celestial soldier, two conditions must be met:

In this city, Qin Lang has already dined and dashed more than once or twice, to the extent that he has become a pariah here. At present, he can no longer stay in this place and must seek an opportunity to leave the city, heading to another city to continue his wandering life

1. One must meet the required qualifications. 2. There must be a recommendation from someone of certain status. As for the first condition, Qin Lang believes he can meet it; however, the second condition has caused him to miss several opportunities to join the Heavenly Army, because someone like Qin Lang, who struggles to meet his own basic needs, has no one of status to recommend him.

If the ideas of Qin Lang regarding the harmony of the universe and the book were to be known by the mortals of the human realm, it is uncertain how many would be infuriated to the point of losing their composure. Little do they know how many mortals yearn for the celestial realm. Even those formidable beings who have achieved great success in the human realm find it exceedingly difficult to break through the barriers of heaven and earth to enter the celestial realm

This is not one's own home

Qin Lang has a grand dream, which is to become a celestial soldier in the Taihuang Heaven. In fact, within the thirty-two layers of the celestial realm, it is not as peaceful as the mortals in the human world might think; wherever there are people, there are intrigues and conflicts, and there are also wars between different celestial realms. As one of the four celestial realms, the Taihuang Heaven, where Qin Lang resides, is a place that highly values martial arts, where martial prowess is esteemed above all. Each celestial realm has its own army, referred to as the Celestial Army. The celestial soldiers are the most basic component of the Celestial Army. Although they are at the lowest level of the Celestial Army, becoming a celestial soldier is not an easy task, as the selection process for anyone aspiring to be a celestial soldier in the Taihuang Army is extremely rigorous.

"Oh my, why are there so many people?" A curse erupted from hetushu.com. However, the dense crowd on the street posed no hindrance at all; one could see a figure weaving through the throng like a fish playing in the water, moving freely among the masses. In contrast, those chasing closely behind were impeded by the crowd, gradually slowing down in their pursuit.

"You little brat, are you tired of living? How dare you come here to dine and dash? You, after eating, that's not enough; you even want to pack some to go. You actually want to take some away. Just wait, once I catch you, I will definitely strip you of your clothes and hang you at the city gate." A roar erupted from the crowd, but it was soon drowned out by the throngs of people.

Carefully placed the fine wine and delicacies brought back from the packaging on the table, disregarding the dust on the floor, and then sat down on the ground, talking to oneself.

This individual is named Qin Lang, an ordinary commoner living in the Eastern Supreme Heaven. This Supreme Heaven is the first layer of the Eightfold Heavens in the East, officially known as the Supreme Yellow Ancestor Heaven

Retracting his gaze filled with infinite longing, Qin Lang focused his attention on the dishes of霸王酒菜 placed on the table, muttering to himself: "With these items, at least tomorrow's meal at wwwhetushucomcom won't be a problem. However, I can no longer stay in this city; many restaurants and hotels are looking for me. If I am caught carelessly, it would be disastrous. Once night falls, it will be time to find an opportunity to leave the city."

The celestial realm and the mortal realm are actually quite similar; some ordinary mortals engage in trade or perform various forms of labor to support their families. As the sky gradually darkens, the crowds on the streets also begin to disperse, leaving only a few vendors tidying up their stalls

Ah, what a pity! A deep sigh echoed from the courtyard, and the owner of this sigh was none other than the one who had successfully escaped after dining and dashing.

Qin Lang picked up his luggage and cautiously walked out of the desolate courtyard. As he treaded carefully on the empty street, a sense of desolation also rose within him.

However, Qin Lang does not care about the opinions of others; he is simply a person without great ambitions. Within the Heavenly Realm, there are many capable individuals, and even the ordinary commoners living here are far superior to the mortals on the ground. Here, Qin Lang truly finds it very difficult to get by, to the extent that he has reached the age of 18 without achieving anything.