Li Wei opened his eyes to darkness. Then a sudden jolt of pain shot through his head.
"What… what happened?" he muttered, rubbing his temples.
Moments ago, he had been livestreaming his latest RPG dungeon run, effortlessly defeating the boss with a perfect combo. Then—bam! A car crash. And now… he was here.
No hospital. No sirens. Just… silence.
Then a voice echoed in his mind.
[System Activated: Welcome, Player Li Wei.][Transmigration Complete.][New World: Celestial Realm.][Current Body: Li Wei, Low-Rank Disciple of the Celestial Sect.]
Li Wei froze. Wait, what? Is this some kind of VR game? But the world around him told a different story.
He looked down. His hands were pale, thin, and covered in coarse robes. The mirror across the room—no, a polished bronze basin—showed a young man with sharp, dark eyes, messy black hair, and a frail frame.
"Low-rank disciple… of the Celestial Sect?" Li Wei whispered.
Before he could process, a harsh voice shouted:
"Hey, new guy! Stop drooling and get moving! You're late for morning cultivation!"
Li Wei jumped. Cultivation? Wait… this isn't a game—this is real life… but why does it feel like one of my RPGs?
Suddenly, glowing text appeared in front of him, hovering like a hologram:
[Stats Displayed: Strength 5 / Agility 8 / Spirit 7 / Intelligence 15][Quests Available: 1. Survive Morning Training 2. Obtain Your Sect Weapon 3. Explore the Sect Grounds]
Li Wei blinked. What is this? A… system? Like a game HUD in real life?
He shrugged. "Well… if this is a game, let's play."
Morning training was brutal. Weak disciples like him were often pushed aside or mocked. Li Wei struggled to lift a cultivation stone, but then he remembered the System.
[Tip: Use Strategy Over Strength. Combine Intelligence with Agility to Maximize Training Efficiency.]
Li Wei took a deep breath, visualized the proper stance from his old gaming strategies, and—almost effortlessly—balanced the stone while dodging another disciple's taunts.
The taunting disciple, a tall, muscular guy named Chen Hao, scowled. "What… how are you—?"
Li Wei smirked. "Just… focused."
A soft voice interrupted the confrontation. Li Wei looked up and saw her—Mei Lan. Long, flowing hair like black silk, icy eyes that seemed to pierce right through him, and an aura of calm mastery. She was practicing silently, her movements flawless.
The System buzzed:
[Relationship Stat Unlocked: Mei Lan Observed You. +1 Charm.]
Li Wei grinned under his breath. Of course, the game even tracks relationships… clever.
As the sun rose over the floating mountains of the Celestial Sect, Li Wei realized one thing: this world was dangerous, mystical, and ridiculously unfair.
But he had a System, brains sharper than most cultivators, and… maybe, just maybe… a shot at surviving.
[Quest Updated: Survive Morning Training — Completed. Reward: 10 Spirit Points, 5 Intelligence EXP.]
Li Wei flexed his fingers. "Alright… let's see how far this game really goes."
And so, the second life of Li Wei, gamer extraordinaire, began.
The sun was just above the floating peaks, casting golden light across the Celestial Sect's grand training grounds. Li Wei stretched, feeling the lingering soreness from morning cultivation.
[System Update: Spirit Points +10, Intelligence EXP +5][New Quest Available: Obtain Your Sect Weapon]
Li Wei's eyes flicked to the edge of the training ground where weapons hung on racks. Every disciple was expected to claim one and prove themselves. He approached cautiously, knowing a low-rank disciple could be mocked for choosing a weak weapon—or worse, challenged by higher-ranked peers.
Before he could reach the rack, Chen Hao, the tall, muscular rival from earlier, blocked his path.
"New guy," Chen Hao sneered, "you're going to pick a sword? Or one of those weak training staffs? Pathetic."
Li Wei smirked. Alright, game logic time.
[Tip: Exploit Rival's Overconfidence for Advantage.]
He scanned the racks, noticing a strange glow emanating from a staff tucked in the corner. The System buzzed:
[Rare Weapon Detected: Spirit Jade Staff — Unlocks Hidden Elemental Techniques. Recommendation: Claim.]
Li Wei grabbed it confidently, feeling the energy hum under his fingers. Chen Hao's jaw tightened.
"Let's see if that little trick of yours works," Chen Hao growled, stepping back to prepare a duel.
Li Wei assumed a relaxed stance, recalling his old RPG strategies: predict movements, control spacing, exploit weaknesses.
[Combat Mode Activated: Target Chen Hao. Suggested Strategy: Evade + Counter Strike.]
The duel began. Chen Hao charged with brute strength, swinging wildly. Li Wei dodged with agility, countering just enough to land precise strikes without overcommitting. Each movement felt like a skill check from his old game.
The surrounding disciples gasped. The lowly new disciple was actually… holding his own.
[Quest Progress: Defeat Rival — 30% Complete]
Just as Chen Hao prepared his final strike, a streak of wind suddenly cut across the training ground. Mei Lan stepped forward, her staff glowing faintly, and deflected the blow effortlessly.
"Careful," she said softly, her voice calm but firm. "Don't underestimate him yet."
Li Wei blinked. His system buzzed:
[Relationship Stat Updated: Mei Lan +2 Charm][Hidden Quest Unlocked: Gain Trust of Sect Prodigy — Optional]
Chen Hao stumbled back, defeated not by brute force, but by strategy, teamwork, and Li Wei's system-informed moves. He scowled but didn't attack again, realizing this new disciple was not to be underestimated.
Li Wei took a deep breath, his excitement barely contained. This is just the beginning. And that… Mei Lan girl? She's definitely more than she lets on.
[Reward: 50 Spirit Points, Rare Weapon Acquired, Intelligence +10][New Quest: Explore Sect Grounds — Recommended for Beginners]
The system buzzed in his mind as he glanced at the towering halls of the Celestial Sect, the floating platforms, and the mysterious paths disappearing into mist. This world was vast, dangerous, and full of secrets.
And Li Wei was ready to play.
The morning haze hung thick over the Celestial Sect's floating platforms, giving the mountains an ethereal glow. Li Wei gripped the Spirit Jade Staff, excitement thrumming through his veins.
[Quest Update: Explore Sect Grounds — Recommended for Beginners]
"This place is… huge," he muttered. Even with the system guiding him, the paths, bridges, and mist-shrouded halls felt endless.
He wandered past training arenas and meditation ponds, observing disciples sparring and elders teaching. Then he noticed a faint, flickering light through the mist—like a hidden pathway.
[System Alert: Hidden Location Detected — Mini-Dungeon 'Whispering Cave' Nearby]
Li Wei's eyes lit up. A dungeon? Here? This is insane!
He approached cautiously, feeling the familiar thrill of a dungeon quest. Just as he stepped inside, the air grew cold, and glowing glyphs appeared on the walls.
[Quest Triggered: Investigate Whispering Cave][Mini-Boss Detected: Shadow Spirit Wolf — Level 12 Difficulty]
A shadowy wolf leapt from the darkness, eyes glowing red. Li Wei held his staff tightly, remembering the System's suggestion: evade, analyze, counter strategically.
The battle was tense. The wolf lunged, and Li Wei ducked, dodged, and struck at glowing weak points the system highlighted. Every movement felt like a game mechanic: stamina management, elemental damage, and timing counters.
After a few intense minutes, the wolf dissipated into mist, leaving behind a shimmering crystal.
[Reward: Spirit Crystal x1, 30 Spirit Points, +5 Intelligence EXP][Hidden Achievement Unlocked: Clever Tactician]
Li Wei exhaled. "Not bad for a first dungeon." He was about to leave when he felt a light touch on his shoulder.
He turned to see Mei Lan, her eyes glinting mischievously.
"You found it already?" she asked, tilting her head. "Most disciples don't even notice this path."
Li Wei grinned. "Well… maybe I'm not most disciples."
She raised an eyebrow. "Careful, or I'll start thinking you're a genius."
[Relationship Stat Updated: Mei Lan +3 Charm]
Li Wei chuckled. This world… it's like a game, but with actual high stakes. And somehow, Mei Lan keeps making it more interesting.
As they walked back toward the main halls, the system buzzed:
[New Quest Unlocked: Complete Your First Dungeon — Optional][System Hint: Some rewards can only be obtained by working with allies.]
Li Wei's mind raced. So not only is this world full of hidden dungeons, but teamwork might actually matter too…
The mist swirled around them, and somewhere in the distance, the faint howl of another beast echoed. Adventure—and danger—was only just beginning.