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The biting cold wind howled, and the swirling snowflakes battered the rocky cliffs, creating faint tapping sounds.
Deep within the endless mountain ranges, thick mist enveloped the towering peaks, exuding an overwhelming sense of grandeur.
The mountains rose sharply into the sky, with only a few iron chains connecting one side to the other. Their lengths were immeasurable, disappearing into the fog—truly a natural fortress.
A gray, castle-like structure sat atop one of the peaks, seamlessly blending with the mountain itself. It radiated an ancient and rugged aura.
——Hao Tian Sect!
The three bold characters carved into the granite stood out with strength and determination, carrying an imposing aura that matched the surrounding peaks.
On the mountain path.
A frail figure carefully bundled up dry firewood, strapped it onto his back, and began the arduous climb toward the main peak.
The small figure, dwarfed by the bundle of firewood on his back, possessed astonishing perseverance as he continued upward step by step.
The icy snow slapped against his face, the cold cutting like knives, stinging his skin and making it nearly impossible to keep his eyes open.
Even adults would hesitate to venture out in such conditions, yet this resolute figure appeared to be no older than six.
Two hours later, the boy finally reached the summit.
As he entered the fortress, the biting wind and snow were shut out, and a wave of warmth instantly enveloped him. Inside was a stark contrast to the icy world outside.
A child about his age sat on a stone stool, gnawing on a bone. Seeing the boy enter, he quickly hid the bone behind his back.
"Tang Fei, there's still some left in the kitchen! Don't steal mine!"
The boy spoke with clear suspicion.
Tang Fei glanced at him, a hint of disdain flickering across his face. Without saying a word, he walked past.
He carried an air of maturity far beyond his years.
Tang Fei knew that the meal came from a hunted spirit beast. Its meat was more tender than ordinary game and had properties that could help strengthen one's foundation.
At this time every year, the children of the Hao Tian Sect prepared for their martial soul awakening. It was customary for the sect to hunt spirit beasts during this season—a tradition that had long been established.
Just then, a gray-clad man dressed as a cook walked in. He looked at Tang Fei, then at the boy, and sighed deeply before delivering a sharp knock to the boy's head!
"Ow!"
The boy yelped, dropping the bone and clutching his head. He turned to glare angrily but immediately cowered when he saw who had struck him.
Jumping up from the stool, he stammered, "Dad… I was just tasting it! Why'd you hit me? I've got things to do—I'm leaving!"
With that, he bolted out of the room.
The gray-clad man muttered in frustration behind him, "All you ever do is sneak food! Instead of wasting time eating, why don't you go train your body? When your martial soul awakens, I bet you won't even be able to lift the Hao Tian Hammer!"
Turning to Tang Fei, he sighed again, "Both of you are six years old—how can the gap between you two be so huge?"
"Uncle Fourteen," Tang Fei nodded slightly, weighed down by the bundle of firewood on his back.
The gray-clad man shook his head helplessly. "Xiao Fei, forgive me for embarrassing you. If only my son had half your work ethic..."
"Oh, by the way," he added, "I heard the sect leader is looking for you. You should go see him."
Tang Fei nodded and bid farewell to the man.
The Hao Tian Sect's castle housed its second and first-generation elders, while the third and fourth generations lived in stone huts built behind the fortress.
Tang Fei made his way through the castle and returned to his modest housing.
The room was simple, no more than thirty square meters, but it was equipped with basic necessities.
In the corner stood a stone-built hearth. Tang Fei placed the freshly gathered firewood in a pile to dry, then lit a fire using pre-prepared dry wood.
As the flames danced higher, a comforting warmth spread throughout the small space.
Tang Fei sat by the fire, warming himself while pondering why Tang Xiao, the sect leader, would summon a mere six-year-old third-generation disciple like him.
In truth, Tang Fei wasn't originally from this world—he had transmigrated.
As a fan of Douluo, Tang Fei had always been dissatisfied with how the Hao Tian Sect was portrayed in the story. Despite having six Title Douluo and one additional Worship-level powerhouse (not counting Tang Hao), they acted so weakly! Even with Tang Xiao, a Super Douluo, leading them, they remained secluded in these mountains. If not for Tang San bringing them out, who knows how long they'd have stayed hidden?
Thinking about it always filled Tang Fei with frustration.
One sleepless night, he found himself transmigrated here...
Tang Fei had reincarnated into the body of a direct descendant of the Hao Tian Sect, also named Tang Fei.
At the same time, his age had regressed to around five.
Now, a year had passed since Tang Fei arrived in the world of Douluo.
"Activate system," Tang Fei silently commanded in his mind.
Instantly, a text panel appeared before him:
System Introduction: Complete all stages of tasks to lead the Hao Tian Sect to the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent. Upon reaching Level 100 and ascending to godhood, you may choose to return to your original world or remain here.
Stage One Task: Physical Training
Reward: Full Innate Spirit Power
Progress: 99%
This was the first task assigned to him by the system after his arrival.
It was the reason Tang Fei, despite being only five or six years old, persisted daily in climbing the treacherous mountain paths to gather firewood.
Aside from keeping warm, the strenuous hikes significantly improved his physical endurance and strength.
Compared to his peers who indulged in play and idle pursuits, Tang Fei was already leagues ahead.
Just one percent remained until the completion of the first stage—a milestone he estimated would occur within the next couple of days, conveniently before his martial soul awakening.
In less than twenty minutes, the small room grew unbearably hot.
After washing up and changing into the standard gray robes worn by Hao Tian Sect disciples, Tang Fei set off toward the castle.
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