BOOOOM!!
A massive explosion echoed through a desolate, unknown region as a huge blue portal opened.
A human figure fell out of the portal and slammed violently into the barren ground.
The portal pulsed intensely with a deep cyan glow, then three fast-moving objects shot out of it and crashed onto the ground near the figure.
The portal continued pulsing for several seconds before disappearing with a thunderous sound, as if it had never existed.
"Haaahhh!!"
The figure jolted upright, gasping for air violently, eyes wide with terror as he looked around.
"What's happening?! Where am I?!"
The figure screamed loudly in English, fear and panic evident in his voice.
The person's name was Finn.
Finn Coloniel.
Finn was just an ordinary teenager, thirteen years old.
A normal middle school student living in New York—specifically Manhattan.
His family was wealthy and stable, and they were very loving and happy.
He had three siblings: two older brothers and a younger sister, one year younger than him.
His parents were the perfect definition of good parents.
They did everything they could to provide Finn and his siblings with a safe, healthy, and good life.
Finn loved them deeply and appreciated them more than anything.
He loved his entire family.
But just ten minutes ago, while he was heading to school with his little sister, a massive truck suddenly charged toward them.
The truck came out of nowhere—literally.
Finn hadn't seen it at all, even though he had followed traffic rules and crossed when the road was completely clear.
Just before the truck hit them, Finn shoved his sister away from the road as fast as he could.
The last things he heard were the sound of impact, screeching brakes, and his sister's terrified scream.
Then… he found himself here.
"What the hell is going on?! Where am I?!"
Finn screamed again, staring at the desolate land surrounding him.
Suddenly, a yellow paper appeared out of thin air, floating in front of him.
"What the hell is this?!"
Finn shouted in terror again, stumbling backward as he stared at the paper in disbelief.
The paper continued floating in front of him, emitting a golden glow.
Finn hesitated for a moment, then reached out and grabbed it.
He unfolded the paper and saw a message written in elegant handwriting:
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<< **Hi!! 👋 How are you, my friend?! 😁
I hope you're doing well. I'll get straight to the point and won't waste your time.
I sent Truck-kun 🚛 toward you to kill you and transfer you here, but a small mistake happened during the process. It didn't hit you because your sister was with you.
By the way, your efforts to save your sister were pointless. You're a thirteen-year-old kid, not Superman—what did you expect to happen? 😂
However, since I don't want to kill innocent people, I ordered Truck-kun not to hit you and instead send you to this new world through a Leik-Kon portal. You don't need to know what Leik-Kon is—just forget about it.
Anyway, I'm the kind of being you see in fantasy novels. You know, that ridiculously powerful entity that accidentally kills you, then gives you wishes and sends you to another world? 🫠
And no, I'm not ROB. I'm something else entirely.
This is my first time doing this, so I got a little nervous and sent you to my favorite world—with lacks of resources or as you human called THE GOLDEN FINGER. But after thinking about it 🤔, I decided this is better.
If I gave you wishes or a system 🎮, you'd become overpowered, and everything would be boring and easy for me to watch.
Oh, by the way, I sent you to the world of Yuan Zun, my favorite manhua—specifically to the Great Zhou Empire, two years before the main plot begins.
I also sent you some gifts… don't worry, you'll like them 😉
The reason I did all this is simple… I'm bored. So I decided to entertain myself.
Don't worry, your sister is fine and healthy.
Your task is simple: survive in this brutal world and become the strongest person in all of Tian Yuan 🙂
Good luck with that 🙃
And by the way, if you want to return to your world and home… you might achieve that if you surpass the Saint realm and become the strongest being in Tian Yuan.
I said might 🫨, so don't get your hopes too high 😁
Now, goodbye 👋
And remember—don't die!! 💀 >>
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The paper instantly ignited and turned into fine ash in Finn's hand.
He staggered backward, staring at the remnants in shock and disbelief, then raised his hand and slapped himself hard.
Smack!!
The sound of skin hitting skin echoed.
"It hurts… which means this isn't a dream," Finn whispered in terror.
He slowly collapsed to the ground and did what any normal person would do.
"AAAAAAHHHHH!!! HELP!!! AAAAAHHHH!!!
No, no, no, no, no!!!
I want to go home!!!"
Finn screamed hysterically, tears pouring from his eyes as he cried uncontrollably.
After an hour of screaming, crying, and drying out his throat, Finn finally stopped.
He slowly turned his gaze toward the three objects lying on the ground near him.
The first was a wooden box.
The second was an old, tattered book.
The third was a strangely shaped crystal.
Finn's body trembled violently as he slowly sat up and cautiously opened the wooden box.
Inside was a purple fruit covered in spiral patterns.
Finn recognized it instantly.
It was the Gomu Gomu no Mi—a Devil Fruit from One Piece.
The fruit of the story's protagonist.
Monkey D. Luffy's fruit.
"Luffy's fruit?! What the hell am I supposed to do with this garbage?!"
Finn shouted at the sky.
"The world of Yuan Zun is filled with monsters capable of shattering stars and planets with their fingers if they want to!
There are people who can alter reality with a single thought!
And now you want me to become the strongest person in this world using a fruit that turns you into rubber?!
Are you kidding me?!"
Finn cursed loudly, spewing hatred at the damned being who dragged him into this mess.
He then examined the tattered book and realized it was written in… Japanese.
"What the hell is this?!!"
Finn shouted again, cursing even more.
He had taken Japanese lessons before because he loved anime and dreamed of watching it without subtitles or dubbing.
But knowing a few rules and words didn't mean he could read a full book—especially one this damaged and full of incomprehensible scribbles.
He honestly doubted even a native Japanese person could read this mess.
Tears streamed down Finn's face again as he grabbed the last gift—the crystal.
He stared at it intensely, hoping desperately that it contained some cheat power or "golden finger."
But… nothing happened.
No sensation.
No sudden knowledge flooding his mind.
Finn sighed and dropped the crystal in despair.
He cried bitterly.
He had read countless isekai novels and manhuas, watched endless anime—but he had never wished to be transported to such a brutal world.
A world where the strong devour the weak.
A world ruled solely by power.
A world with no safety.
As a modern citizen, Finn had lived comfortably.
But here?
He doubted he'd survive even a single day.
This world had Nine Heavens, each as vast as an entire universe, filled with terrifying races, broken cultivation techniques, cursed bloodlines, and heaven-blessed geniuses.
And he was thrown here…
For someone else's entertainment.
Finn sobbed, whispering shakily:
"What am I supposed to do…?
I want to go home.
I want to see my mom and dad again."
After crying a little longer, Finn looked at the wooden box again.
A spark of determination ignited in his eyes.
"No!! Crying like a child won't help me!!
So what if I only have a rubber fruit?!
Luffy overcame countless obstacles with this power alone and defeated powerful enemies!
If Luffy can do it, so can I!!
I'll surpass everyone, become the strongest in this world—no matter the cost!
And then I'll return home to my family!!
I won't surrender to weakness as long as I live!!"
Finn stood up, grabbed the Devil Fruit, determination blazing in his eyes.
He swallowed hard, opened his mouth, and took a bite.
His face twisted violently as he nearly vomited.
The taste was far worse than he imagined—like dog feces mixed with dirty diapers and rotting garbage.
He forced himself to swallow and collapsed, panting heavily.
He stared at the bitten fruit with a trembling, disgusted expression.
Then, just to be safe, he finished the entire thing.
"Finally… I'm done,"
Finn muttered weakly as he fell onto his back, drenched in sweat.
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嘿!你是?!你怎麼會在這裡?!
At that moment, Finn heard a strange voice.
He slowly looked up and saw three armored soldiers wearing steel armor, swords at their waists and massive spears in their hands.
They were speaking in an unfamiliar language.
Fear instantly surged in Finn's heart.
He jumped up quickly, a spark of hope flashing in his eyes.
Maybe… maybe these people were kind.
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我們問你問題,回答我們,小子!你在這裡幹什麼?!這裡是曾蘭將軍的地盤!!
Finn stared blankly, unable to understand a word.
"Please help me!! I need help!! I have no food or shelter!!"
The three soldiers looked at each other, then shouted in unison:
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你在說什麼?你這個被詛咒的人?!你在尋死嗎?!你是誰?!
Finn panicked and cursed himself—and that damned entity—again.
"Look, I don't understand what you're saying…
Does anyone here maybe… understand English?"
The soldiers glanced at each other.
One of them grabbed his sword hilt and shouted angrily:
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你這無賴,請說點人人都能聽懂的語言!!
"I don't know what you're saying!!"
Finn yelled in frustration, waving his hands in desperation.
Suddenly—his arm stretched unnaturally long.
His palm shot forward and slapped one of the soldiers in the face.
Smack!!
The sound echoed loudly.
Finn froze in shock.
"I—I'm sorry! Can you maybe… forgive me?"
The soldier stood stunned, slowly touching his cheek.
The slap… was weak.
But the humiliation ignited explosive rage in his chest.
How dare this brat slap him?!
A soldier of the honored Tsang Lan territory?!
He drew his sword and pointed it at Finn, roaring furiously:
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你這是在玩命!!
"Oh, damn it…"
Finn muttered in despair.