Chapter 1: New Beginnings
However, the originally pitch-black and pure pupils had completely turned blood-red after he opened his eyes again
Only Xuan Ye vaguely understood that the original Eye of Breaking the Law probably did not have such exaggerated effects. It was impossible for a Level 6 Knight's attendant to reach this level upon awakening. More so, it was due to the mutation resulting from the combination of the data stored in his soul core with that which drifted in the void of the universe.
Live, are you alive
Raising his hand to cover his lungs, which seemed on the verge of bursting due to intense breathing and tearing pain, the young man opened his eyes
The lips, which had long been chapped, cracked once more due to the sudden tremor, prompting an involuntary instinct to extend the tongue and taste the faint saltiness.
This body was originally named Xuan Ye, and from its name and appearance, it appears to belong to the Xia Yi clan, one of the major branches of the human race.
At the age of sixteen, he has already reached the level of a sixth-tier knight squire, surpassing over eighty percent of his peers in the city of Stanrose. The remaining twenty percent consists of those with genuine talent greater than his, as well as disciples from prominent families.
In this "Desert of the Dead," filled with various hidden crises, a solitary figure is struggling to climb over the sand dune ahead, pressing on the wound on their shoulder and dragging their weary body, leaving only a long, solitary shadow imprinted on the sand by the setting sun
From the perspective of his own status as a commoner, there is nothing particularly remarkable about him. If one were to point out something distinctive, it could be said that this young man has a father who is a level 9 knight squire, and he himself is also a knight of considerable talent.
Are the gods and magic... If I continue to cultivate, can I also return home...
A vast array of parameters surged in within just a few seconds, nearly overwhelming his mind
As the young man, who had just sat up again, was digesting the changes and experiences before him, he suddenly realized that the visual transformation in front of him had become extraordinarily mystical
It must be said that, based on the initial performance of these eyes, it can indeed be described as an extraordinary level; having just awakened, it is already defying the heavens to the point of nearly causing its own demise
In the evening, the desert still retained a lingering heat, and under the glow of the red sun, the entire expanse of sand was illuminated in a blood-red hue. Coupled with the distorted air brought about by the high temperatures, the scene appeared to be filled with a sense of tragic beauty and otherworldliness
A sudden, intense coughing sound, as if someone had been choked, erupted, and the body that had originally fallen to the ground seemed to sit up as if pricked by needles on its back, breathing rapidly like an asthma patient, greedily gulping down the air that still carried the scorching heat of the desert.
A mere twenty-some years of life experience pales in comparison to that vast expanse of data, amounting to nothing more than a drop in the ocean. The red dye that drips into the sea will only be assimilated, just like the soul of the original owner of this body, which has directly lost its soul imprint and retained only the basic memories, becoming a part of monotonous data.
Once the junior awakens this bloodline talent, they can suddenly unleash a power increase of over 50% at the cost of depleting their vitality, under conditions of vigorous energy and blood flow
With a somewhat dazed expression, he looked up at the starry sky that had just fallen into night, gazing at the silver moon that occupied the entire sky, three to four times larger than the Earth’s moon, observing the circular mountain ranges on the moon, and a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes in the dark night
Over six thousand years ago, a great catastrophe caused the decline of humanity, leading to the fragmentation of beliefs into numerous sects. The place where I currently find myself is a city-state region known as Stanrosai.
The throne of the human race has collapsed before our eyes, transitioning from prosperity to decline over the years. Due to the hunting by other races and the difficulties in awakening, many advanced bloodlines have vanished in the river of history. In contrast, those lesser bloodlines, which awaken easily and possess strong adaptability, have risen to prominence due to their minimal resource requirements
Undoubtedly, the disciples of the family who possess and awaken their bloodline powers have an inherent advantage in battles of the same level
The face, still bearing the youthful innocence of adolescence, appeared somewhat distorted due to pain, with the pitch-black pupils filled with undeniable regret and hatred, while the mouth mechanically and numbly repeated some murmurs.
Hao Dou, a soul from Earth in the 21st century, did not even know the reason for his long journey through time. The sensation of traversing through the universe, after an initial spark of novelty, transformed into an endless numbness.
At the same time, it still largely retains the cultivation techniques of the system, as well as the bloodline powers that began to be integrated and discovered during the era of the Hundred Clans' struggle for supremacy, which is significantly better than the initial environment
At the same time, through means such as implanting foreign bloodlines, numerous bloodline talents have been developed. Bloodline talents are generally considered a form of auxiliary power that can better assist in combat and enhance strength. For example, the third major force in the city of Stanrose, which is served by Xuan Ye's father, possesses the bloodline power of Berserk Strength.
It was not until they sought refuge under the high elves of Rezel, through migration, that they began to learn the primitive elven magic from the high elves. They started to utilize their own learning and research abilities, attempting to assimilate and integrate the cores of magical beasts through alchemical methods, in order to condense their own professional core
One mile in this world is approximately equal to about one thousand meters in the past, and other various measurement units are not significantly different. The year is divided into six seasons, each consisting of two months, totaling sixty days. The daily time difference is also quite similar (for the sake of readability, do not delve too deeply into this; if the unit names are similar, consider it as translating Martian text into something we can understand)
In contrast to the humble beginnings of the human race that emerged from the struggles of various factions during the medieval period, the current state of humanity, while still far from its peak, is nonetheless significantly improved. This change is attributed to the cataclysm that caused turmoil among humans, which also affected all other races, though the losses suffered by humanity were the most severe.
This frail body is far from capable of withstanding the terrifying data that has touched the fundamental laws of the universe, yet just when it seems that the entire form is about to dissolve into nothingness, the bloodline power hidden deep within the veins of this body is instantaneously catalyzed and awakened
Ah!
What is going on
Refining the body is an extremely harmful endeavor. Disciples from large families possess unparalleled advantages in terms of resources such as blood food, medicinal herbs, and potions. In contrast, Xuan Ye can only rely on a portion of the earnings from his father's hard work. While this is certainly better than that of ordinary commoners, it pales in comparison to those from wealthy and noble families
Undoubtedly, this is no longer Earth; it is a world accompanied by gods, martial skills, and magic. The people here refer to this world as Rezel. Based on the original owner's self-awareness, a deep understanding of this world is clearly impossible, but some general insights can be made, especially considering that the identity of this body and the relationship with this body's father is far from being as simple as it appears.
This is a memory image that suddenly surfaced in his mind, originating from the original owner of this body. The boy, who gradually regained his composure, began to carefully and slowly extract fragments and memories from the soul database with his eyes closed.
As a result, the effect has greatly improved; however, compared to the initial condition, the physical and mental burdens on oneself are significantly higher than those of the original version of the Eye of Breaking the Law
A mere few seconds of time subjected him to a torment worse than death, as if time had slowed down countless times, akin to the torturous punishment of being burned alive. The scenes he had witnessed before seemed to have been deeply etched into his soul like a branding iron.
Father, you must hold on! I will definitely ... ...
How many grains of sand are on the dune across from us, what is the mass of the dune across from us, the mysterious fluctuations in the air, the air flow velocity, the subtle changes in temperature, the dune is slowly moving under the influence of the airflow, and so on, all of these are decomposed and analyzed into the most basic parameters by countless coordinate vectors
This world is a peculiar realm where magic and martial skills coexist. In ancient times, even the gods would descend in their true forms upon this land. After experiencing the rise and fall of countless races and the changes of history, we now find ourselves at the end of the peak era of the human race, which was ruled by the ancient humans, entering a new era of chaotic dawn.
Originally, even if this hidden bloodline was extraordinary, it could not accommodate this immense power. However, during this brief moment of delay, a humble soul at the very core of the soul shell, which contained vast data, took the opportunity to inhabit this unclaimed flesh that matched it.
Without a doubt, Xuan Ye's father repeatedly drilled this into him in a brainwashing manner, intending to convey that the bloodline power within Xuan Ye is of a remarkably high level
The terrifying data of that cosmic power instantaneously found an outlet, flooding into the deepest part of this soul, self-formatting and operating according to the most basic logic, ... forming a bizarre soul database ...
Without a doubt, he originally had a father who loved him dearly, which made Hao Dou's feelings extremely complex. Only through loss can one learn to cherish, especially when burdened by the profound solitude of wandering that has etched itself into his soul. This little recluse, who would often find his parents' nagging tiresome at home, is experiencing for the first time a pain so profound that it cannot be expressed in tears or words, wondering if he will ever see his family on Earth again
However, through the brainwashing-like teachings of Xuan Ye's father, it was learned that during the most glorious period of the human race, the bloodline power of the level of violent force could not even rank among the second tier; it was merely because the awakening was simple that it was mass-integrated to form the level of basic soldiers and guardians.
Rubbing his temples, he reopened his eyes, which had returned to their original black color, though a faint trace of crimson still lingered in the depths, making them even more captivating. Xuan Ye also let out a long sigh of relief
Even if that vast amount of information had not been transformed into data similar to hard disk storage and sealed within the core of the soul, his very personality and humanity would undoubtedly be assimilated, crushed, and decomposed by that immense data.
However, just as his low murmur was not yet complete, a twinkling star suddenly appeared at the edge of the sky, which still held the dignity of the blazing sun, causing the young man to be momentarily taken aback by this sudden change.
The innate talents of the human race are far inferior to those of other races, and they are even outmatched by magical beasts. In a state of equal level, even genius individuals can easily be defeated. Humans are unable to condense energy cores through their own strength. In the early period of the era of the Hundred Races Contention in the Middle Ages, there were no strong individuals among humans capable of condensing energy cores.
A hoarse roar emanated from the depths of his throat, his hands clutching his head, and the boy's entire face was contorted in agony.
The hoarse voice seemed to be at a loss for words, uttering a phrase that belonged entirely to another world
Forcibly calming his thoughts, he began to continue his interpretation. Hao Dou, or rather the current Xuan Ye, also made a peculiar discovery: the father of this body not only worked tirelessly and hunted to provide for his son's cultivation needs, but also constantly imparted teachings, as if brainwashing Xuan Ye, telling him about the extraordinary nature of the bloodline within him.
Cough cough cough cough
Survival of the fittest! This is an eternal truth!
At a glance, it seemed as if every grain of sand on the opposite dune could be counted with precision; a series of hazy and mysterious ripples appeared in the air of his vision. Countless coordinate axes continuously emerged, and seemingly stimulated by this visual analysis, the vast database hidden within the core of his soul suddenly began to operate, presenting inexplicable data in the purest language of the soul within his mind
Eye of the Lawbreaker
Fortunately, while Xuan Ye's father was constantly brainwashing him, he also forcefully taught him some methods of control after the awakening of his bloodline
Immediately, the entire soul within was crushed into fragments by the suddenly emerging towering power, losing consciousness in an instant and collapsing onto the sand dune