Far beyond the reach of human understanding, where realms intersect and universes converge, lies a land known as the Immortal World. This was a place ruled by power, where only those who reached the pinnacle of cultivation were honored. There was no place for the weak, and no safety for those lacking will. Every stone held spiritual energy, and every breeze could bring either death or miracles.
In this realm, a young man named Lin Sheng was born anew. He did not originate from this world; he came from Earth, where he had met a mysterious and untimely death. Just moments before his demise, a voice echoed deep within his consciousness:
"Exceptional candidate detected. Initiating transfer to the Immortal World. Activating Eternal Sign-In System..."
When Lin Sheng opened his eyes, he found himself in a palace suspended among the clouds, enveloped in a pure spiritual aura unlike anything he had ever felt before. He wore white robes embroidered with golden threads, and his body radiated strength and refinement as if sculpted by the stars themselves. As he looked at his hands, then into the mirror before him, he saw a young man with balanced features and piercing eyes, sharp as blades.
The same voice echoed again:
"Congratulations to the user for successful reincarnation. Eternal Sign-In System activated. The user may sign in once daily at specific locations to receive random rewards. First sign-in will occur in 10 seconds..."
Lin Sheng stood stunned, overwhelmed with a mixture of astonishment and excitement. He recalled his previous life as a devoted scholar of martial arts and Eastern mysticism, always dreaming of being born in a world like this. He never imagined that death would mark the beginning of that dream.
The countdown ended. A divine light glowed upon his forehead, and a prompt appeared before him:
"Successfully signed in at the Sacred Palace of Stars. Reward: 'Cosmic Absolute Physique' Technique – Highest Heavenly Tier."
His breath caught. A technique of the highest heavenly tier? In the Immortal World, such techniques were treasures beyond imagination, fought over by emperors and eternal beings.
Within moments, an intense heat surged through his body, triggering rapid transformations. His muscles refined themselves, his internal meridians expanded, and his spiritual energy gushed like mighty rivers. He instinctively sat in a meditation posture, effortlessly absorbing the technique. It felt as though the cosmos itself was blessing him.
Hours passed in profound cultivation. When Lin Sheng finally stood, his eyes gleamed with unshakable determination. With a simple gesture of his hand, a bolt of spiritual force shot forth, piercing the palace wall and leaving a deep crater without him exerting any true effort.
A new prompt appeared:
"Congratulations. Cosmic Absolute Physique activated. Additional reward: Early-Stage – Third Realm of the Spirit Formation Stage."
Lin Sheng chuckled briefly. "So, this is what it means to be powerful from the start. This world... will witness the glory of my name."
But what he didn't know yet was that his background was far from ordinary. At the very moment of his rebirth, the five great continents of the Immortal World trembled, and the ancient noble families stirred. A hidden seal carved into his soul—belonging to a long-lost lineage—began to glow. This was the mark of the "Eternal Star Clan," a legendary bloodline lost for ten thousand years, once the rulers of immortality.
In another corner of the world, within a celestial palace shimmering with starlight, an aged sage gazed into the sky. His ancient eyes suddenly widened.
"He... has returned. The true heir of the Eternal Star Clan..."
And with that, the ancient bells tolled, heralding the beginning of a new era in the Immortal World.
(To be continued in Chapter Two...)