Chapter 1: Death and Awakening
Blood filled his mouth as he lay broken on the cold ground. The sky above burned crimson, and the laughter of his enemies echoed in his ears.
"Trash like you should never have dreamed of defying us."
Their words stabbed deeper than their blades. His body was already failing, but what cut worse was the despair—dying powerless, forgotten, and mocked.
Is this… the end?
Darkness swallowed him whole.
When he opened his eyes again, there was no pain. Instead, he floated in an endless void, weightless and free.
[ Ding! ]
A mechanical voice thundered inside his mind.
"Binding process complete… Infinite Upgrade System successfully installed."
A glowing interface appeared before him, its symbols shifting like stars in a galaxy.
Host detected: Soul at critical state. Rebirth procedure initiated.
"Rebirth…?" he whispered, trembling.
His body dissolved into light. The void cracked open, revealing a new world—one filled with towering mountains, ancient beasts, and cultivators wielding powers beyond imagination.
As his soul plunged into his new vessel, the voice spoke again:
"Welcome, Host. From now on, anything you touch… can be upgraded without limit."
His eyes snapped open inside a shabby hut. Weak, malnourished hands gripped the torn blanket. But inside his chest burned a new fire.
This time… I won't be weak.
[ Ding! ]
First Quest: Survive the next 24 hours. Reward: Starter Skill – Basic Punch.
A faint smile curved his lips."Basic Punch? …Fine. Let's see how far I can upgrade it."
The door to the hut creaked open—and a shadow loomed over him.
✨ End of Chapter 1 ✨
Chapter 2: The First Upgrade
The shadow stepped into the hut.A ragged man with greasy hair and bloodshot eyes sneered.
"So, the useless brat is still alive? Hah! I thought you'd already starved to death."
Memories surged into the MC's mind—this body once belonged to a poor orphan, bullied daily by villagers and used as free labor. The man before him was one of those tormentors.
[ Ding! ]
Quest Triggered: Defend Yourself.Failure: Death.Reward: +10 Upgrade Points.
The man cracked his knuckles and strode closer. "Time to teach you your place."
The MC's trembling hand clenched into a fist.Suddenly—
[ Ding! ]
Skill Unlocked: Basic Punch (Lv.1).Would you like to upgrade? Y/N.
"Upgrade!" he hissed.
[ Ding! ]
Basic Punch → Lv.2Power +50%.
The man lunged. Instinct took over. The MC swung his fist—
BAM!
The thug staggered back, clutching his jaw. His eyes widened. "Y-You…! How did you…?"
The MC's heart raced. That punch felt different, heavier, sharper.And then—
[ Ding! ]
Upgrade Available: Basic Punch (Lv.2 → Lv.3). Cost: 10 Upgrade Points.
A cruel smile tugged at his lips."So this is my system…"
He stepped forward, raising his fist again. The man stumbled back in fear.For the first time, the MC wasn't the victim.
For the first time—he was the predator.
✨ End of Chapter 2 ✨
Chapter 3: Testing Limits
The night was cold, but his blood boiled with excitement.The faint glow of the system interface floated before his eyes.
[ Ding! ]
Quest Complete: Defend Yourself.Reward: +10 Upgrade Points.
Ten points. Enough to test. Enough to grow.
He picked up a broken wooden stick lying near the hut. "Upgrade."
[ Ding! ]
Broken Stick → Reinforced Stick (Lv.1).
The stick hardened, shining faintly. His lips curled. Even trash can become treasure.
He upgraded dried bread into warm, steaming food. He even upgraded his tattered shirt until it looked brand new. Every discovery widened his grin.
But points drained fast. To grow stronger, he needed more.
The system pulsed.
[ Ding! ]
Side Quest: Hunt a Wild Beast.Reward: +20 Upgrade Points.
His stomach tightened. Wild beasts were deadly. But he had no choice.
The forest loomed at the edge of the village. Shadows stretched like claws. Branches cracked under his cautious steps. Then—
ROAR!
A wolf twice his size lunged from the darkness, eyes glowing red. Its fangs gleamed under the moonlight.
His stick trembled in his hands."This… is no ordinary beast."
The wolf pounced.
✨ End of Chapter 3 ✨
Chapter 4: Breaking Limits
Claws slashed through the air, narrowly missing his throat. He rolled aside, sweat dripping down his face.
"Upgrade!" he shouted desperately.
[ Ding! ]
Reinforced Stick → Iron Rod (Lv.2).
He swung it with all his strength. CLANG! The beast staggered back, but only for a moment. Its growl deepened, bloodlust thickening the air.
[ Ding! ]
Basic Punch (Lv.3) + Iron Rod → Iron Fist (Lv.1).Effect: Your fist carries the weight of iron.
His right hand burned, encased in faint metallic glow.The wolf lunged again. This time, he met it head-on.
BOOM!
One punch shattered its fangs, another caved its chest. The beast collapsed with a whimper.
[ Ding! ]
Quest Complete: Hunt a Wild Beast.Reward: +20 Upgrade Points.
He stood over the corpse, chest heaving. Villagers who had followed at a distance gasped in disbelief.
"Wasn't he the weakest orphan?""He killed a spirit beast… alone?"
Whispers spread like fire. But before he could celebrate, the air grew heavy.
From the treeline, a man in black robes stepped out. His aura crushed the ground beneath him.
"You… boy," the man said coldly. "What power did you just use?"
✨ End of Chapter 4 ✨
Chapter 5: Path of the Infinite (Twist Ending)
The robed cultivator's eyes gleamed with suspicion."That punch… it reeked of forbidden power. Answer me—what technique was that?"
The MC clenched his fists, system humming in his mind."It's mine. That's all you need to know."
The man sneered. "Bold words for a mortal brat."
He raised his palm, summoning a surge of spiritual energy that made the air scream. The villagers dropped to their knees, trembling.
[ Ding! ]
Quest Triggered: Defeat the Intruder.Reward: +50 Upgrade Points.
The MC grinned. "Perfect."
He funneled points recklessly—
[ Ding! ]
Iron Fist (Lv.1 → Lv.5).Strength multiplied.
[ Ding! ]
Tattered Shoes → Swift Steps (Lv.3).Speed doubled.
The cultivator's palm struck like a falling mountain—But the MC's upgraded fist met it head-on.
BOOOOOOM!
The ground split apart. Dust and blood filled the air. When it cleared, the robed man lay unconscious, defeated by a boy everyone had once called trash.
The villagers stared in awe and terror. He wasn't human anymore—he was something greater.
[ Ding! ]
Congratulations! Hidden Feature Unlocked: Infinite Evolution.New Rule: You can evolve beyond the limits of this world.
His eyes widened. "Infinite… Evolution?"
But before he could react—
[ Warning! ]
A higher-tier system has detected your presence.System War Initiating… Countdown: 10… 9… 8…
A figure appeared at the forest's edge. Another young man, cloaked in silver light, with glowing blue eyes.
"Finally found you," the stranger said with a cruel smile. "So you're the one with the Infinite Upgrade System. Hand it over… before I take it by force."
The countdown ticked lower.The MC's heart pounded. This was no longer just survival.It was war.
✨ End of Book 1 — To be Continued… ✨