In the vast tapestry of the Myriad Realms, where countless planes converged into the boundless Great Thousand World, a single soul flickered into existence in the Great Yan Empire, a humble lower realm forever marked by the legend of the Martial Ancestor, Lin Dong. In the dusty town of Qingyang, within the crumbling walls of the Lin Clan—a faded branch of Lin Dong's once-mighty lineage—a child was born under a sky streaked with falling stars. His name was Lin Feng, and he carried the soul of a young man from Earth.
On Earth, Lin Feng had been a sharp but unremarkable student, his life cut short by a sudden accident. Instead of darkness, his consciousness awoke in this vibrant world, reborn from the moment of birth with memories intact. As his infant eyes blinked against the dim light of the Lin Clan's ancestral hall, a cold, mechanical voice resonated in his mind.
**[System Activated: Star Sovereign System. Host: Lin Feng. Objective: Ascend to the pinnacle of the Myriad Realms. Current Realm: None (Infant). System Abilities: Concealed from all detection. Growth through cultivation, combat, and hidden missions. Warning: System will not detect or compare the strength of others. Host must rely on instinct and strategy.]**
The Star Sovereign System was a mystery, offering no insight into others' power or promises of supremacy. It was a tool, not a god, and Lin Feng, even in his infant mind, vowed to keep it secret. His Earth-born cunning had taught him the value of discretion, and in this world of cultivators and ancient dangers, he would guard his advantage fiercely.
The Lin Clan of Qingyang was a shadow of its ancestor's glory. Lin Dong, the Martial Ancestor, had risen from this very town, mastering Yuan Power and ascending to the Great Thousand World to battle gods and demons. Before leaving, he had altered the Great Yan Empire's world laws, a feat whispered in legends. Now, any visitor from the upper realms—be they from the Great Thousand World or beyond—had their power suppressed to the Nirvana Realm, the highest attainable in this lower plane. The locals, ignorant of the upper realms' existence, knew only of Lin Dong's myth, believing their world a closed domain.
Lin Feng, his soul steeped in Earth's stories, knew only of Lin Dong, the hero of *Wu Dong Qian Kun*, a tale he'd read as a novel. To him, Lin Dong was the pinnacle, a figure whose path he dreamed of following. The names Xiao Yan, Zhou Yuan, or Mu Chen were unknown to him, their legends buried beyond the Great Yan Empire's veiled horizons. With the system and his sharp mind, Lin Feng resolved to become a legend like Lin Dong, forging his own path to the stars.
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### A Prodigy's First Steps
Six years passed, and Lin Feng grew into a prodigy who baffled the Lin Clan. At age six, he walked the dusty streets of Qingyang Town, his small frame belying a fierce intellect and unnatural talent. Guided by the system's subtle missions—gathering herbs, practicing basic martial forms, and enduring grueling physical training—he had reached the Tempered Body 5th Layer, a feat unheard of for a child. The clan elders, unaware of his system, marveled at his potential, calling him a "once-in-a-generation genius." His parents, simple folk of the clan's outer branch, wept with pride, though Lin Feng kept his true origins and the system's power hidden, even from them.
The Lin Clan was a third-rate family, mocked by rivals like the Lei and Xie Clans. Their strongest elder, Lin Zhentian, lingered at the Yuan Dan Realm, a far cry from Lin Dong's era. Resources were scarce, and the clan's bloodline had long faded. Yet Lin Feng thrived, his Earth-born knowledge letting him adapt techniques with uncanny precision. He studied the Penetrating Fist, a basic martial art, and infused it with insights no child should possess, earning whispers of "prodigy" in the clan's halls.
One crisp morning, Lin Feng slipped out to the outskirts of Qingyang Town, drawn by a system mission. **[Mission: Slay a Tier 1 Demonic Beast in the Qingyang Hills. Reward: Basic Yuan Power Seed.]** The hills were dangerous, home to wolves and boars infused with faint Yuan Power, but Lin Feng's ambition burned brighter than fear. His goal was clear: to awaken his Yuan Power, step into the Yuan Power Realm, and begin his journey to rival Lin Dong.
As he crept through the hills, a shadow darkened the sky. The air grew heavy, and a chilling laugh echoed, sending birds scattering. A man in black robes descended, his crimson eyes glowing with malice. Black mist swirled around him, marking him as a cultivator of terrifying power—likely at the Nirvana Realm, the ceiling of this world's laws. This was Xue Wuya, a servant of the Abyssal Monarch, a shadowy entity tied to ancient evils that even Lin Dong's legends only hinted at.
"Mortals of Qingyang," Xue Wuya sneered, his voice like grinding ice. "The Love Crystal lies in this realm. Surrender it, or your blood will feed my master's return."
Lin Feng, hidden behind a boulder, felt his heart race. The Love Crystal was unknown to him, but its mention stirred his curiosity. In truth, the crystal was a relic of the Myriad Realms, hidden in the Blackwater Forest, sought by Zhou Qingyue, the granddaughter of Zhou Yuan, the Saint Sovereign. Qingyue, a celestial beauty from the Great Thousand World, had descended to train, her power suppressed to the Nirvana Realm by Lin Dong's altered laws. She sought the crystal to forge new techniques, unaware that absorbing it would awaken uncontrollable love, binding her heart to the first person she met afterward—destined to be Lin Feng in ten years' time.
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### A Child's Courage
Xue Wuya's presence drew attention. From Qingyang Town, two young women emerged, their auras formidable despite the world's constraints. The first, Xiao Liyao, a descendant of a fire-wielding legend, brandished a sword wreathed in crimson flames. The second, Mu Lingshan, daughter of a great ruler from the upper realms, radiated a serene yet deadly energy, her black hair flowing like ink. Both were visiting the Great Yan Empire, their true origins obscured by the world's laws, known only as prodigies from distant clans.
Lin Feng, unaware of their ties to Xiao Yan or Mu Chen, saw only their power and resolve. Xiao Liyao's flames clashed with Xue Wuya's black mist, scorching the hills, while Mu Lingshan's energy waves cracked the earth. But Xue Wuya was relentless, his Nirvana Realm strength pushing them back. "Foolish girls," he laughed. "The Abyssal Monarch will consume all realms!"
The system pinged softly. **[Hidden Mission: Distract Xue Wuya to aid the defenders. Reward: Spirit Essence Drop.]** Lin Feng, only six but sharp as a blade, acted on instinct. Grabbing a pebble, he infused it with the system's energy. **[Skill Unlocked: Starlight Throw. Imbue an object with precise energy. Cost: 5% stamina.]** He hurled the pebble, its faint glow striking Xue Wuya's shoulder.
The villain turned, his crimson eyes narrowing. "A child dares interfere?" he snarled. That moment of distraction was enough. Xiao Liyao's flames surged, engulfing Xue Wuya's mist, and Mu Lingshan's energy wave slammed into him, forcing him to stagger.
With a venomous glare, Xue Wuya vanished in a swirl of black mist. "The crystal will be ours," his voice echoed. "And you, boy, have marked yourself."
Xiao Liyao glanced at Lin Feng, her fiery eyes curious. "A kid with guts. What's your name?"
"Lin Feng," he replied, his voice steady despite his age. "I want to be like the Martial Ancestor."
Mu Lingshan's lips curved slightly, but she said nothing, her gaze unreadable. The women departed, leaving Lin Feng alone. The system chimed. **[Mission Complete. Reward: Spirit Essence Drop acquired. Cultivation increased to Tempered Body 6th Layer.]** A warm energy surged through his small body, strengthening his foundation.