Celestial Sect, Central Continent
Wonderous Sect, Western Continent
Heaven's Hand Sect, Southern Continent
Heavenly Dragon Sect, Eastern Continent
Golden Crow Kingdom, Northern Continent
At this time, the whole world is shaken by the announcement of the news. The five Giants of the Divine Spirit World have declared the beginning of a new era, and they have named it the Great Emperor Era!
After the despair of the Catastrophe, everyone was shocked by this announcement. Generally, a new era starts with the birth of an Emperor, and it lasts until the next Emperor appears. This is the first time in history that a new era has started without the appearance of a new Emperor.
It has already been a few years since the Giant Hand Catastrophe ended.
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In a certain location, Heaven's Hand Sect
An old man was kneeling in front of a giant statue. He glanced at it and said lightly, "The Great Emperor era has started. But why a new era before Emperor?"
A corporeal voice sounded, "Everything has an end. Whether it is a life, an object, or a tradition, it is time we end the old tradition. I can foresee a new era where countless talents will emerge and try to achieve transcendence. It's a pity they are unaware of the reality of this world. They are just frogs at the bottom of a well!"
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Golden Plains, Central Continent
Near the boundary of Ethereal Peak Territory and Golden Plains, a small village is situated. At a glance, one would find it to be extremely ordinary.
This village is known as Bai Village, led by the Bai family. This family has three subordinate families, namely: the Ye family, the Dong family, and the Ming family.
During the Great Catastrophe, the Ye family lost its most crucial resource point, the Spirit Mine. The warriors protecting the mine also lost their lives. This caused the Ye family significant damage. Taking advantage of this, the Dong family and the Ming family tried to suppress them.
But before they could completely suppress them, the youngest son of the Ye family patriarch, Ye Fan, awakened a Rank 9 Spiritual Imprint, attracting the attention of the Bai Yue family's head!
Ye Fan, with S grade aptitude and a Rank 9 Spiritual Imprint called Heavenly Dragon, became the future son-in-law of the Bai Yue family!
However, the good days didn't last long. A guest arrived at the Bai family, shattering the last hope of the Ye family!
A young man was sitting next to the Bai clan head, with a calm demeanor. He glanced at his system and was satisfied.
SYSTEM 2.0
Name: Ji Changchen
Age: 30 years old
Identity: Holy Son of Celestial Sect
Physique: Immortal and Demon Emperor body
Cultivation: Rank 6 mid stage
Soul Cultivation: Rank 6 mid stage
Talent: S grade
Battle Strength: Rank 6 peak stage
Cultivation Techniques: Chaotic Sword Scripture, Heaven devouring technique.
Destiny points: 0
Ji Changchen murmured inwardly, "It took you two years to return, and to think you would be upgraded to the next level. System, tell me, what functions do you have now!"
Ding! Reply to the host: The system has advanced in hiding from the heavenly dao. It can now notify the host beforehand if the heavenly dao appears nearby, without needing to scan them! It can also uncover the deeper background of an opponent and predict the future path they might take.
Ji Changchen was very satisfied. When he thought about the situations that had caused the system to disappear, his eyes became firm.
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Suddenly, a young boy's voice awakened him from his thoughts.
"Young Master Ji, are you trying to kidnap my fiancée?" a young man said, gritting his teeth.
Ji Changchen smirked at him as he glanced at the panel.
Name: Ye Fan
Age: 15 years old
Identity: Protagonist Candidate (Luck Value: 1000)
Physique: None
Cultivation: Rank 1 peak stage
Soul Cultivation: Mortal
Talent: S grade
Spiritual Imprint: Rank 9 Thunder type Heavenly Dragon, The Heavenly Dragon is one of the strongest thunder tribulations of Heaven. Thus, the user with this Spiritual Imprint has an extremely high talent in thunder-related special techniques. It allows the user to manipulate the thunder element at will!
Battle Strength: Rank 1 peak stage
Cultivation Techniques: The Way of a Warrior
Ji Changchen murmured inwardly, "The Way of a Warrior? It appears that he didn't have any opportunities and is just an emerging protagonist. It doesn't matter, you won't have chances in the future either."
He said lightly, "Kidnap? What are you talking about?"
He paused and then looked towards a girl standing nearby. "Am I forcing you?"
The girl clenched her fist, then loosened it, and said slowly, "No, young master."
Ji Changchen smiled. "Come over then." He paused and then patted his thighs. "Come, sit here and prove that you are not forced."
Bai Qingran came over slowly and then sat on his thighs. Ji Changchen smiled and held her waist, pulling her closer.
He then looked in the direction of Ye Fan, who was already fuming with anger.
Ye Fan felt a huge betrayal and shouted, "I was ready to go against the entire Celestial Sect for you, but you? Is this your true color? Bitch!"
Ji Changchen smiled lightly and said to the Bai clan head, "Patriarch, can any cats and dogs come and bark here?"
Bai Hong understood and immediately shouted, "Come and capture this bastard. He dared to offend our esteemed guest and our little princess! Send him to the prison."
A Few Hours Later
Ji Changchen was hugging Bai Qingran from behind and murmured slowly into her ears, "Are you missing him?"
Bai Qingran felt chills at the words and instantly denied, "No, I don't!"
Ji Changchen smiled lightly and said, "How about this? If you stab him with your own hands, I will let the Bai Clan be part of the Celestial Sect! I am not forcing you, you can reject me if you want!"
His voice grew heavier as he said the last statement. Bai Qingran understood that there was no option of denial. She nodded.
Ji Changchen was satisfied with her and took her hand, moving in the direction of the prison where Ye Fan was kept.
Soon, they arrived at their destination.
It was a cave-like structure, with various bars in the front blocking Ye Fan from moving. There were two guards nearby.
Suddenly, they heard a familiar voice.
"Open it."
The guards glanced at the visitor and were surprised. "Miss, you?"
Bai Qingran said lightly, "Don't worry, father knows what I am doing. Just open it and let him free."
The guards glanced at each other and then nodded.
Meanwhile, Ye Fan was surprised. "Qingran, you!"
The guard opened the bars and let him out. Ye Fan felt bittersweet at this moment. He felt she had betrayed him, but it appeared he had misunderstood and blamed her.
He glanced at her and apologized immediately, "I am sorry, Qingran. I thought you betrayed me, and I used inhumane words against you!"
He came near her and took her hands. "I was blinded by my anger, please forgive me."
She glanced at him and replied, "It's fine, let's go or someone will see us."
Ye Fan happily nodded and as soon as he passed her, stab!
"Aaah!"
Ye Fan was shocked as he saw blood dripping near his stomach. He turned and said only one word, "Why?"
Bai Qingran replied lightly, "Blame yourself for offending the wrong person!"
Ye Fan gritted his teeth and soon saw a young man coming. He was surprised to see the familiar face.
He shouted, "It's you! You adulterous couple, believe me, if I don't die here, I will make your lives worse than you can imagine!"
Ji Changchen smiled. "Don't worry, you will definitely die here. How about this? If you beg me, I might let you go?"
Saying that, he took out his knife and stabbed his hands and then stabbed his feet.
"Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!"
If it were a Rank 4 Warrior, they would have developed a Heavenly Core in their body, and they would heal easily against such ordinary stabs, but for a Rank 1 Warrior, this was akin to disabling a person!
Ji Changchen smiled. "Come on, beg me?"
As he said that, he also kept his eyes on Bai Qingran.
Ye Fan gritted his teeth and held on, "You can kill me, but I will never beg before someone like you."
Ji Changchen smiled. "Is that so?"
Then he started stabbing his shoulders, then his palms, then his ears. He avoided attacking any vital organs that would kill him instantly.
Ye Fan was still unmoved. "I will not beg!"
Ji Changchen didn't care about him and kept watching Bai Qingran. He smiled and said to her, "You passed!"
Bai Qingran didn't reply.
Ji Changchen didn't care. He said lightly, "Okay, you can die now."
Ye Fan watched the knife coming closer and closed his eyes in despair. However, the expected outcome didn't happen. He didn't feel the knife stabbing him.
He opened his eyes, and another young man was standing beside Ji Changchen, holding Ji Changchen's hand.
Ji Changchen was shocked inwardly and became wary of the newcomer.
'Who is he? How did he come here? I didn't even feel his arrival.'
Ji Changchen could feel that the hand grabbing him was weak; he could easily break free. However, he didn't think the opponent was weak at all!
He calmly stood up and glanced at the young man deeply. Before he could call the system, a dark red flashed before his eyes!
Ding!
An immeasurable level threat detected.
Ding!
It is advised that the host not look at his status. A very strong Heavenly Dao is reflected from him!
Ding!
Ye Fan's luck value has started rising exponentially. It is recommended that the host take actions cautiously against the enemy.
Ji Changchen cursed inwardly. He knows when to show his arrogance, and when to show his humbleness.
He said lightly, "Who are you, your excellency?"
The young man looked at him deeply and replied, "It seems your secret is quite profound. You can see through people's identities, but you dare not look into mine. Despite that, you are able to gauge my strength. This is not your own ability. You must be communicating with a certain entity that provides you with information about your opponents. However, it has its limits; it can't extend beyond Monarch level!"
Ji Changchen was shocked inwardly. 'Who is this person, able to deduce so much from just one glance? No, I must not let him gain any more clues.'
The young man smiled. "It appears what I said was correct!"