NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1:
Chapter 1: Transmigrating into a Fantasy World, A Nightmare Beginning:
(On the Divine Profound Continent)
At the imperial city of the Junwu Empire, within the Divine Strategy Military Palace.
Inside, a courtyard was full of peach blossoms.
“Did I… really transmigrate?”
Ling Tian blinked, gazing at the unfamiliar surroundings and muttering to himself.
Piecing together his memories, Ling Tian calmly analyzed the situation.
Finally, he came to a clear conclusion: he had indeed transmigrated into a large-scale fantasy cultivation game world called Divine Demon.
In this game’s setting, every player has their own unique identity.
Players could train, dominate, and even achieve godhood as the game’s story unfolds!
“And my identity is… the Young Master of the Divine Strategy Military Palace, one of the four great military palaces of the Junwu Empire—Ling Tian.”
Ling Tian frowned, his expression growing grim.
Although being the Young Master of a military palace seemed prestigious, he understood from the game’s storyline that his situation was anything but favorable.
First, his cultivation talent was utterly mediocre; it took him until the age of twenty to barely reach the Star Profound Realm.
Moreover, with both his parents dying in battle a few years ago, the Divine Strategy Military Palace had been in decline.
Thankfully, his elder sister, Ling Yao, was a renowned Valkyrie in the Zhou Wu Empire.
She currently commanded an army of 800,000 troops at the border,
carrying the heavy burden that should have fallen on his shoulders, which had temporarily halted the decline of the Divine Strategy Military Palace.
However, this brought about a new issue.
Because his sister held the actual power, he, the Young Master, had no real authority!
He was simply left with the title.
Although he had a stunning, almost devilishly handsome face, he was, in reality, just a clueless, naive romantic.
He was utterly without cunning!
How could someone like him survive long in this brutal, cultivation-based fantasy world?
Indeed, if he remembered the game’s storyline correctly, the Young Master with his name would ultimately die at the hands of both his beloved and Ling Jian, his parents’ adopted son.
He wouldn’t even know why the woman he loved wanted him dead.
His foolishness knew no bounds!
“This start… it’s a nightmare!”
Ling Tian rubbed his forehead.
At this moment, he suddenly felt a chill behind him.
Turning around… he saw a tall figure dressed in black slowly entering the courtyard.
The man had sharp, star-like eyes, and a faint smile on his pale, handsome face.
“It’s Ling Jian!”
Ling Tian’s expression turned slightly wary as he recognized him.
Details about this man immediately surfaced in his mind:
– Name: Ling Jian
– Public Identity: Adopted son of the Divine Strategy Military Palace
– True Identity: Emperor Jun Xiaoyao’s sword, the core figure in the Emperor’s plan to devour the Divine Strategy Military Palace
– Cultivation: 7th stage Moon Profound Realm
– Influence: Leader of the Crimson Tears Pavilion, the most powerful underground force in the Junwu Empire’s capital
“Ling Tian, how have you been?”
Ling Jian clasped his hands behind his back and looked at Ling Tian with a gentle smile.
“Quite well, thank you.”
“I appreciate your concern, brother!”
Ling Tian nodded, maintaining a casual tone while conversing with Ling Jian.
He couldn’t let Ling Jian realize that this Ling Tian was no longer the original!
“Ling Tian, the Crown Princess has asked me to tell you that she’ll be waiting for you tomorrow in the Worry-Free Bamboo Forest outside the city.”
“Don’t be late!”
Ling Jian’s smile was warm, yet a chilling glint flashed in his eyes.
A name surfaced in Ling Tian’s mind—Jun Weiyang!
Jun Weiyang was the Crown Princess of the Junwu Empire, renowned for her extraordinary cultivation talent and peerless beauty.
“So, it’s happening…”
Ling Tian’s eyebrow furrowed as a hint of gravity surfaced in his heart.
If he remembered correctly, this meeting with Jun Weiyang was a trap.
A trap designed to kill him!
If he were to die at Worry-Free Valley, as the game’s story dictated, Ling Jian would replace him as the Young Master of the Divine Strategy Military Palace.
Then, the Emperor of Junwu would issue an imperial decree: a marriage alliance between Ling Jian and his sister, Ling Yao.
Once they married, Ling Jian would have full control over the Divine Strategy Military Palace!
Despite knowing the plots targeting him, as an experienced player of Divine Demon, he possessed a strong mental resilience.
He knew he couldn’t show any weakness now!
Ling Tian quickly reacted and smiled, saying,
“I’ll be there on time!”
Upon hearing this, Ling Jian raised an eyebrow, sneering inwardly, “Hmph! What a fool!”
With that, he nodded to Ling Tian and turned to leave.
The moment Ling Jian left the courtyard, the smile vanished from Ling Tian’s face, replaced by a cold, grim expression.
“Damn it! Are they planning to act this soon?”
He hadn’t expected the game’s storyline to play out so quickly.
“Seriously? This is such a mess!”
Ling Tian felt frustration tightening in his chest.
Others who transmigrated got all kinds of blessings, divine treasures, and were chased by fairy-like beauties.
But for him, it had turned into a nightmare from the start!
Right away, someone was out for his life?!
What could he do now?
Escape? Not likely—Ling Jian controlled the entire underground network in the capital, and his every move was under watch. There was no way to escape.
Seek help? His sister, the Valkyrie General, was leading troops at the distant border. Far water couldn’t save a close fire.
He truly was stranded, without any help at all.
That must have been why Ling Jian and Jun Weiyang chose to strike now, knowing he was isolated.
Suddenly, a cold, mechanical voice echoed in his ear:
[Ding! System loading]
[Ding! System successfully activated!]
[Ding! System binding complete!]
[Beginner Mission Issued: Confess to a female within one hour. Regardless of success, you will receive a reward.]
[Mission Hint: The higher the cultivation, talent, and status of the one you confess to, the higher the reward tier.]
[Note: Reward tiers are: Beginner, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, Divine, Super Divine, and Supreme.]
[Warning: If the host fails to complete the mission within the allotted time, the system will enter permanent sleep mode.]
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Cultivation Levels: Mortal, Innate Profound, Star Profound Seventh, Moon Profound Eighth, King’s Realm Ninth, Sacred, Emperor Profound, Heavenly Profound Supreme, Divine Profound Deity**
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