Li Wei stood in a bright green field, holding the wooden handle of his plow. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the rice paddies around his small village. While it was a normal day for a farmer, Li Wei felt restless and yearned for adventure.
“Li Wei! Remember the harvest is tomorrow!” his mother called from their home.
“I won’t forget, Mom!” he replied with a forced smile. But deep down, he was dreaming of becoming a great cultivator—like the heroes in the stories who could control storms and heal with a word. Instead, he was just a farmer, working the land day after day.
When the sun went down and shadows lengthened, Li Wei finished his chores and headed toward the nearby mountains. He had heard stories about an ancient ruin hidden in the hills—a place filled with secrets. He promised himself he would find it today.
The climb was tough, and the air was getting colder, After searching for a while, he finally discovered a narrow entrance covered in vines. Without thinking twice, he pushed the plants aside and entered the cave.
Inside, the air was cool and smelled musty. As he walked deeper in, he saw strange symbols on the walls—snakes and dragons, representing power and wisdom. as he traced the symbols with his fingers; they felt alive, as if waiting for someone to discover them.
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Suddenly, he slipped on a loose stone and fell into a small chamber lit by a soft, glowing light. In the middle of the room was a crystal shining like a million stars. Drawn to it, Li Wei reached out and touched the crystal. The moment he did, a surge of energy flowed through him, filling him with memories and sensations that weren’t his own. He saw grand mountains, epic battles, and beautiful landscapes—visions of powerful cultivators from the past.
Then, everything went dark.
When he opened his eyes again, he was still in the cave, but it felt different—charged with energy. The crystal in his hand was pulsing softly, and Li Wei sensed new strength within him. He could feel the elements around him—the warmth of the earth, the breeze of the wind, and the light of the stars.
“What is happening?” he whispered, filled with awe and fear washing over him.
Taking a deep breath, he realized he was no longer just Li Wei, the farmer. He was now Li Wei, a cultivator, on the verge of something amazing.
In that moment, a voice echoed in his mind: "Embrace your destiny, and let the journey begin.”
With newfound determination, Li Wei gathered his courage and stepped out of the cave, ready to change his life forever. He knew the road ahead would be filled with challenges and adventures he had only dreamed about, and for the first time, he truly felt alive.