After the fierce battle, both Mo Han and Yan Lei's bodies were completely destroyed.
But then... something impossible happened.
A phenomenon no one could have predicted — something that defied the laws of the universe.
Though their physical forms vanished, their souls remained. Floating in the endless void of space, held together by just enough energy to survive.
The battle had no winner, no clear ending. But whatever happened... it happened for a greater purpose.
Mo Han and Yan Lei drifted apart, silently wandering through the universe.
They traveled from planet to planet, species to species, galaxy to galaxy… searching.
Searching for someone.
Someone worthy to inherit their legacy.
Someone who could wield their power, understand it, and make it even stronger.
They weren't looking for just a host — they wanted a true successor.
> A person who would one day awaken their power, rise beyond all limits, and build new bodies...
So they could cultivate once more.
And so their successor could become greater than them.
But even after billions of years, they found no one.
Their energy began to fade.
So they did the only thing left — they went into a deep, silent slumber...
And waited.
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The year is 2076.
Humans have colonized the Moon. Mars is next. But only the rich live in space — billionaires and elite families.
The rest of humanity still struggles here on Earth.
In the middle of this world, we meet a boy.
Shen Hao. Sixteen years old. A first-year high school student.
Jet-black hair that falls to his neck. Around 5'9" tall. Average in every way.
No friends. No special talents. Bullied at school. Ignored by the world.
As Shen Hao walks home through the cold winter streets, his thoughts weigh heavy.
> "People are fake… greedy… no one cares anymore. The world's just broken."
When he reaches home, he opens the door — and hears a warm, cheerful voice:
> "Welcome home, sweetheart!"
It's his mom, smiling brighter than ever.
Shen Hao raises an eyebrow.
> "Hey Mom… what's going on? Why do you look so happy?"
She smiles wider, her eyes sparkling as she answers...
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