The heavens trembled.The vast skies above the Star Dou Great Forest darkened unnaturally, silver arcs of lightning crawling across the vast expanse like cracks in a divine mirror.
The Heavenly Tribulation — summoned by the existence of an unprecedented life — was descending.
Within the womb, Shiv floated, wide-eyed at the spectacle of nature's fury.
"Oi, System," Shiv muttered, staring at the cosmic-level lightning swirling above,"You think now's a good time to pick my BGM?"
The System replied with giddy excitement:
[ Finally! Destiny arrival playlist confirmed! Now... what's your pick, my rockstar Host? ]
Shiv smirked mentally."Drop the Kaiju No.8 OST. Let's shake the stars!"
The System whistled.
[ Bold choice! Big Kaiju energy detected! 🔥 Just hope you don't end up looking like a mutant turtle! ]
Shiv rolled his eyes.
"...Wait, won't Spirit Hall figure out my BGM powers if the whole forest hears me?!"Panic surged through him.
The System answered innocently:
[ Oops. Forgot to mention that tiny catastrophic detail! ]
"YOU WHAT?!" Shiv shouted internally, spiraling into chaos.
[ Relax, relax! Host, remember the fine print: First-time BGM activations include Selective Memory Wipe service! ][ Warranty not included. Side effects: Severe awe, temporary deafness, mild existential crisis. ]
After three prankish back-and-forths, Shiv growled:
"You prank-loving System... tell me seriously!"
The System chuckled in a fake-serious voice:
[ Fine. Fine. Yes, I can erase memories selectively. They'll just remember a 'strange phenomenon.' Now — select your area coverage, O Mighty Maestro! ]
Shiv pondered.
He thought briefly about broadcasting across oceans, reaching the deep seas —but reconsidered.
Too flashy. Too risky.
Finally, he grinned.
"Star Dou Great Forest... and the Far North. That's enough. Let's blow some eardrums there."
[ Selection confirmed! Soundwave zones: Star Dou + Far North. Deep Sea: Excluded. (For now. 😎) ]
As Shiv finalized his plans, a sudden cramp twisted his tiny body.
He froze."Huh? What the— why is everything getting... tighter?!"
The System snickered evilly:
[ Oh right, forgot a minor detail: You're not alone. You have a twin, genius. ]
Shiv blinked.
"...What?!"Realization crashed into him like a hammer."TANG SAN!! I totally forgot about that cheap brother of mine!"
[ Congratulations, Host. Your 'forgotten twin brother' achievement unlocked! 🏆 ]
Shiv demanded a status screen immediately.
The holographic panel popped up:
— STATUS UPDATE —Tang San: HealthyAbsorbed: Trace Vitality from Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear EssenceCurrent Effects:\u2022 Enhanced Defense\u2022 Accelerated Healing\u2022 Sharper Senses\u2022 Minor Potential BoostShared Fate Link: Activated (moderate boost to growth speed)
Shiv paled internally.
"He's stealing my good stuff!! That little... thief!"
[ Calm down, Host. It's only about... 5% of your buffs. You still get 95% of the legendary awesomeness. ]
Shiv grumbled, sulking in the amniotic sea.
Outside, the battlefield was reaching its climax.
Tang Hao, battered but unbroken, swung his Clear Sky Hammer like a god of war, holding back waves of Spirit Hall elites.
Ah Yin, sweating and pale, clutched her belly, labor pains wracking her slender form.
Then —the first bolt fell.
The sky screamed as the First Thunder Tribulation crashed down.
A silver-white spear of divine lightning split the heavens, targeting the unborn Shiv and Tang San within Ah Yin's womb.
Ah Yin's body shook violently, her blue-gold aura clashing desperately against the descending force.
She gritted her teeth, beads of blood forming at the corner of her lips, but she endured, shielding her children.
Beside her, Bi Ji moved swiftly, weaving dense layers of healing light over Ah Yin, knitting torn tissues and repairing spiritual backlash.
"Hold on!" Bi Ji whispered fiercely."You are strong! You can endure this!"
The heavens roared again.
The Second Thunder Tribulation descended, more vicious than the first.
Silver flames licked the edges of reality as the second bolt slammed into Ah Yin's spiritual shield.
Ah Yin screamed, her body arching in pain, but her eyes remained fierce — refusing to fall.
Bi Ji gritted her teeth, pouring more of her healing essence into her, trying desperately to keep Ah Yin's vitality stable.
The forest quaked. Beasts in hiding shivered.
The Third Thunder Tribulation followed immediately — ruthless, unstoppable.
This time the bolt splintered into nine separate tendrils, each seeking to destroy, to obliterate.
Ah Yin's spirit shuddered under the assault.Her legs buckled. Blood flowed freely from her mouth and nose.
But she did not kneel.
For her children, for her love, she endured.
Shiv inside felt everything.
The searing heat.The crushing force.The agony beyond words.
His tiny soul quivered — but refused to break.
System whispered softly:
[ Host... the first three tribulations... almost done. You're tougher than I thought. ]
"Damn straight I am," Shiv muttered, gritting his nonexistent teeth.
Meanwhile, Tang Hao fought like a madman, repelling Spirit Hall attackers again and again —but he too felt the heavenly pressure growing heavier.
They had to end this.Or die here.
As the third tribulation faded, Bi Ji stabilized Ah Yin's body, whispering prayers under her breath.
Ah Yin gasped weakly, tears of pain staining her face.
The labor was reaching its peak.
Through the torn veil of tribulations, Tang San began to descend — his destiny pulling him toward the light.
Shiv floated silently, watching as his cheap brother paved the way first.
"Tch. Always pushing ahead," Shiv joked weakly.
System laughed warmly:
[ Don't worry, Host. After Tang San exits, it's your turn to steal the show. BGM drop ready on command! ]
As Shiv watched his brother inch toward birth, his tiny fists clenched.
Soon... soon, the world would hear his song.
🌑 To be continued...
The labor was reaching its peak.
Through the torn veil of tribulations, Tang San began to descend — his destiny pulling him toward the light.
Shiv floated silently, watching as his cheap brother paved the way first.
"Tch. Always pushing ahead," Shiv joked weakly.
System laughed warmly:
[ Don't worry, Host. After Tang San exits, it's your turn to steal the show. BGM drop ready on command! ]
As Shiv watched his brother inch toward birth, his tiny fists clenched.
Soon... soon, the world would hear his song.
🌑 To be continued...
Sotry guys, now only I noticed the missing Chapter 11. Here I am updating...