Battle Continent, Eastern Region, Dragon Kingdom, Star City
Main Hall of the Long Family
A handsome man sat in a blood-stained white robe, his pale face reflecting pain and exhaustion.
"What is this place?" he wondered in astonishment as he looked at the unfamiliar surroundings.
Before he could fully comprehend the situation, a massive flood of memories surged into his mind.
"Did I really travel through time?" Long Chen thought, rubbing his throbbing head with his hands.
In an instant, he had traveled through time and become the patriarch of the Long Family, one of the minor clans in Star City under the Great Feng Family.
According to his memories, his ancestors had once reached perfection in the Body Tempering Realm, but to break through the Spirit Purification Realm, they had regressed for penetration. Although they succeeded, their foundations were damaged by the force of penetration. Now, due to his own semi-successful breakthrough, he had lost everything and become powerless.
"This is really bad…" Long Chen muttered under his breath.
"This world is extraordinary, where countless great powers gather—a paradise for the strong and a hell for the weak. In such a ruthless realm, with my current lack of cultivation, my safety is not guaranteed at all! Moreover, the minor clans under the three major families are constantly at each other's throats. The only reason the Long Family has survived is thanks to my cultivation at the peak of Body Tempering. How long have I been in seclusion? And what is the Long Family's situation now?"
Long Chen frowned, concern etched on his features.
At that moment, a cold voice echoed in his mind:
> "Ding ~ The strongest family system has been activated! An anomaly in the host's condition has been detected; the beginner's gift package has been automatically opened."
> "Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, Chaos Art technique, ten Soul Purification Pills, and ten Body Tempering Pills."
> "Chaos Art: Inspired by the primeval energy of Chaos when heaven and earth were one—an ancient technique."
> "Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill: Purges all meridians, bones, and blood to form the innate body."
> "Soul Purification Pill: Lays a solid foundation in the Soul Purification Realm."
> "Body Tempering Pill: Lays a solid foundation in the Body Tempering Realm."
Long Chen was stunned for a moment, then immense joy flooded his heart. "This package contains exactly what I need!"
Without hesitation, he swallowed the Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill.
Moments later, a faint golden halo shimmered across his skin. His powerful physique resonated with the Dao; thousands of Taoist runes descended from the void, guiding him toward enlightenment.
Between heaven and earth, soft waves of Taoist chants echoed, colorful clouds swirled, and a golden lotus bloomed beneath him. Tremendous power surged through his body, restoring its majestic vitality.
His skin shone like divine jade, and the air was filled with the scent of miraculous medicine.
After a while, Long Chen opened his eyes. His body brimmed with renewed energy. He raised his palm and admired its flawless clarity.
Having reconstructed his physical form, body and spirit were now in perfect harmony—truly his own, not merely a borrowed shell.
"But this is better than before. Using someone else's body felt… uncomfortable."
Shaking off lingering thoughts, he dispersed the Taoist phenomena and consumed the Body Tempering Pills.
Instantly, spiritual energy swelled around him, rushing into his limbs. It coursed through his muscles and bones, refining every fiber until he reached the peak of the Body Tempering Realm.
Next, he took the Soul Purification Pills. Strands of true energy condensed into his soul—there was a thunderous explosion as primal yuan energy coalesced, opening a void in his consciousness.
Purple mist swirled within this void, nurturing his soul and revealing divine awareness. He had perfected the Soul Purification Realm and entered:
First Level of the Innate Realm!
Long Chen's eyes snapped open, lightning-bright. He exhaled a breath of force so powerful it pierced the ground, leaving a crater.
"Is this the Innate Realm's power? In my previous life, I must have been like a little Superman!" he exclaimed in excitement.
In this world, realms progress as follows: Body Tempering, Spirit Purification, Innate, Soul Expansion, Spiritual Essence, Drama, Heaven, King, Venerable, Quasi-Emperor, and Emperor each with nine tiers.
Now that he had entered the Innate Realm, he not only opened his consciousness space but could also store foreign bodies. All his true energy had transformed into innate energy! With a thought, he could fly—a state akin to earth gods.
> "Ding ~ Host's condition is normal; the store function has been activated."
> "Store: The host can purchase anything for clan members—techniques, pills, inheritances, formations, weapons, systems, golden fingers, worlds… as long as luck permits."
Long Chen stared in wonder, then a wry smile curved his lips. "This system even sells golden fingers?"
"Nevertheless, this is excellent." A virtual panel materialized:
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[Name: Long Chen]
[Cultivation: First Level, Innate Realm]
[Bone Root: Eternal Qualification]
[Comprehension: Eternal Qualification]
[Talent: Innate Body]
[Family Luck: 100]
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> "A problem has been detected with the host's family. Please progress swiftly to resolve it."
"Huh? The family is in trouble?" Long Chen's brow tightened, a cold light flashing in his eyes.