Far, far away from Earth in a completely different planet in another universe, a young man with short white hair, wearing a blue uniform, was seated holding glowing rocks when he was suddenly hit with an intense headache.
It was so intense, making it almost unbearable—thirty seconds of pure agony that felt like an eternity.
When the pain started to recede, a flood of memories soon filled the young man's mind.
"Transmigration, huh? Never thought I'd live the day it happened to me." He looked around the medium-sized room.
It had everything one might need—good furniture, a bed, a bathroom, and shower, and good lighting.
Though the room lacked any modern touch, the man felt that it was more refreshing this way.
He soon spotted a mirror, walked up to it and observed his current self.
He couldn't help but notice how his new self was quite a looker. 'If I had this face in my past life, Anya wouldn't always have to tease me so much about being single.'
As he was admiring his new looks, he heard a voice speaking as if it was coming from his mind, and a screen suddenly appeared in front of him, startling him.
[Genesis Cultivation System Awakening Complete.]
[
{Status}
Name: Jarek Jensson
Age: 18
Race: Human
Cultivation: Mortal
Planet: Mystiflor (Supreme Tier Planet)
System Points: 1,000 Points (Starter Pack)
Items: None
Skills: None
{Starter Pack}
Free Breakthrough to Apprentice Stage Free Breakthrough to Advanced Stage 1 Free Low-Tier Law Diagram 1,000 Free System Points
]
'It really is a system in a cultivation world trope.' Jarek liked reading web novels in his past life when he had free time.
He had read all types of genres—system, cultivation, isekai and so much more. But these three were his favorite.
There was something about exploring a world different from your own, rising against challenges that test your limits, and standing above the rest that felt very enticing when all you do is work long hours sitting at a desk all day.
'At least it's not a game world.' Jarek shivered just thinking of such a possibility.
To Jarek, game world transmigration story protagonists have the worst life—always trying to beat the world's system to survive, while simultaneously trying not to make it fall apart due to their actions.
Not to mention the effort one has to put into relationships with other characters. It was a nightmare. Jarek was happy he had dodged.
Though he would later find out that this world wasn't as good as he thought it was.
[Host, you are free to ask questions and clear your doubts.]
When he heard the system's voice, Jarek voiced out his first question by asking, "How did I receive the system?" His expression was unreadable as he waited for the system's answer.
[You don't need to worry host. I mean you no harm. You received the system from an object from a higher dimension, causing your death. But the object contained a form of energy known as Genesis qi. All of this energy fused with your existence, travelling with you into this universe, where you would awaken your memories today.]
"What is Genesis qi? And why choose to awaken now?" Jarek asked, while inwardly cursing the system for taking so long to awaken.
[Genesis qi is the origin of all types of qi. All things are made out of qi, including the universe itself and everything contained within. Qi takes all sorts of forms, some physical while others are more abstract.]
Jarek listened intently as the system slowly delved into the topic of qi.
According to the system, the universe is filled with qi. This qi is concentrated in planets where spirit stones can be formed in special regions. Cultivators then use these spirit stones to cultivate and increase their strength.
The glowing stones he had in his hand earlier were spirit stones.
[As for the reason why you awakened your memories now, when you just turned eighteen, that is the most suitable period for your body and soul to be able to manifest the system.]
"Does it have something to do with why people start cultivating when they turn eighteen in this world?" Jarek asked after noticing this coincidence.
[Yes. That is the best age to start cultivating, as one's body, soul, and mind are at their prime state. It is a universal law. Three is a very special number, and the laws of any world revolve around this number.]
[For example, cultivation is divided into three levels, and intents have nine levels as well, to mention a few. The rest you would learn as you go.]
"Then what exactly is the system? Are there other systems out there?" Jarek asked question after question.
[The system isn't technically a system.]
"What does that mean?" Asked a puzzled Jarek.
[This system was formed as a result of Genesis qi merging with your very existence. It's just a form that's the easiest for you to understand and interact with. You can chalk it up to your personal preferences. If it were anyone else, it would have taken another form.]
[And as for the second question, I am not sure if it exists yet, but there is a possibility of a second but different system to exist because of that object. You fused with the energy and not the object itself.]
"What are the chances of both of us ending up in the same world?"
[Very high, almost guaranteed. This is because the planet you are on is the best cultivation planet in all the universes. It is the perfect environment for one to grow.]
"What's so special about this planet?"
[There are some things I can't say, but I can tell you it is not a naturally formed planet but one created by unnatural forces. It has the best environment for growth, with the highest amount and quality of qi. And it is due to this reason you transmigrated into this world.]
"So you are saying that the other transmigrator might awaken in this world just because that system might deem this as the best environment for its host?"
[That is correct.]
Jarek could only sigh as a response, wishing that whoever got the other system be a normal person.
Such a cheat in the hands of a mad person would make the lives of all in this world a living hell.
Speaking of cheats—
"So what exactly can the system do? What cheats do I get?" Jarek asked the million dollar question as he was excited and full of anticipation.
He was really eager to see the capabilities of his golden finger—his system.