Chapter 1: The Fall
The world shimmered like a mirror shattered into countless pieces. Zhao Tianlong barely had time to react before everything around him dissolved into chaos.
One moment, he was in his laboratory—an icy calm, stacks of data floating in his mind. Next, he was falling through a void, endless darkness pressing in from all sides.
"System," he muttered, eyes sharp. "What is this?"
A cold, mechanical voice echoed in his mind. "Initialization complete. Welcome to the Infinite Realm. Your journey begins."
Before he could process it, a luminous portal flickered into existence beneath him. He didn't hesitate—his body moved instinctively, landing on a platform made of glowing jade.
A voice boomed from the sky. "Welcome, chosen one. Your cultivation path starts now. Reach the peak, or be forever lost."
Zhao Tianlong cracked his neck, eyes cold but burning with curiosity. "This system... It's complex. Infinite levels, breakthroughs, sects? Sounds like a game on steroids."
He studied his surroundings. The air was thick with energy, swirling in vibrant colors. Mountains floated in the distance, and a massive city shimmered like a jewel.
He stepped forward, calm and confident as always. "Let's see what this universe has to offer."
A floating hologram appeared beside him, listing options. He scanned it in a mere second.
Level 1: Initiate
Quest: Survive the Trial of the Ancients
Reward: Cultivation Points, Basic Technique
He smirked slightly. "Simple enough."
A sudden gust of wind carried a figure toward him—cloaked in black, eyes sharp as blades.
"You're the new one," the figure said, voice cold. "My Name is Li Xun. This realm isn't kind to otherworlders."
Zhao Tianlong looked him over. No unnecessary words. No hesitation.
"Zhao Tianlong," he said flatly. "And I don't plan on losing."
Li Xun's eyes flickered. "We'll see."
Without another word, Zhao Tianlong stepped onto the trial path, his mind already calculating the steps ahead.
This universe was vast. Infinite. And he was just getting started.