**Chapter 1: Transmigrated? A System for Cultivation?**
A voice echoed in Yun Han's ear: "Ding! Congratulations, Host, for activating the Immortal Cultivation Assistance System! This system will fully assist you on your path to cultivation. The Activation Gift Pack has been issued; please claim it as soon as possible."
Yun Han slowly opened his eyes. His gaze fell upon a rough, uneven stone wall. It seemed he was in a cave.
Wait, didn't I die? Am I reborn? Or did I transmigrate? Yun Han suddenly snapped awake, remembering how he had been working himself to the bone, working overtime and staying up late, to pay off that damn mortgage.
Then came the dazed commute home, followed by a stroke of "good luck"—even if he had survived the initial impact, the string of trucks that followed would have finished him off for sure.
"Right, the System!" He recalled the voice he had heard earlier. Having read countless transmigration novels and watched anime, he immediately recognized what it was.
*Ding! The Immortal Cultivation Assistance System is at your service, esteemed Host. You have an Activation Gift Pack available. Would you like to open it?*
The sudden voice in his mind sent a jolt through him, filling him with anticipation and excitement. It felt as if a door to a mysterious world was slowly opening, a realm of cultivation brimming with adventures and challenges awaiting his exploration.
*Immortal Cultivation Assistance System?* The unfamiliar yet alluring term echoed in Yun Han's mind, sparking endless fantasies. What kind of power and opportunities would it grant him? Could it help him transcend mortal limits and ascend to the pinnacle of immortal cultivation?
*Could I have transmigrated to a cultivation world?*
Filled with curiosity, Yun Han eagerly opened the so-called Activation Gift Pack.
Perhaps it contained a precious Magic Artifact, a miraculous Cultivation Technique, or some other astonishing treasure. Each possibility stirred his imagination, making him desperate to unveil the mysteries hidden within this enigmatic gift.
As his thoughts raced, a vivid and colorful scroll seemed to unfurl before his eyes. With this powerful Auxiliary System by his side on the Path of Immortality, he would encounter countless wondrous sights and perilous trials. Yet it was precisely through these experiences that one could truly attain the Path of Immortality.
At that moment, Yun Han understood that the road ahead was long, but his heart was filled with courage and determination.
As a transmigrator armed with a Golden Finger, achieving enlightenment and ascending to immortality should be no difficult task, provided he remained cautious and steady.
**Congratulations, Host! You have successfully opened the Activation Gift Pack! You will receive the following rewards:**
- **Ice Heaven Supreme Art**: A rankless Cultivation Technique containing the boundless mysteries and immense power of ice and snow. Upon mastering it, you will command the forces of ice and cold, becoming the Lord of Ice Heaven!
- *Alchemy Technique* Secret Manual: Master this mystical art to refine various rare elixirs, effortlessly enhancing your cultivation and healing injuries.
- 20 Qi Condensation Pills: Consume these pills to rapidly condense spiritual energy, accelerate your cultivation progress, and help you break through bottlenecks sooner.
- 1 Foundation Establishment Pill: This coveted treasure, sought after by all Qi Refining cultivators, greatly strengthens your foundation and significantly increases your chances of successfully establishing your foundation.
- 100 Bigu Pills: Maintain bodily functions without needing to eat, allowing you to focus solely on cultivation, free from worldly distractions. One pill sustains you for 30 days.
"Holy crap, what a generous gift pack!" Yun Han exclaimed, finding it almost unbelievable.
Clicking his tongue, Yun Han mentally asked, "System, do you have a status panel or something?"
A semi-transparent blue panel immediately appeared before him:
**Host:** Yun Han
**Cultivation Realm:** Mortal
**Cultivation Technique:** *Supreme Ice Heaven Art* (Uncultivated)
**Equipment:** None
**Divine Abilities and Spells:** *Alchemy Technique* (Uncultivated)
"Simple enough!" Yun Han noted. In the panel's upper-left corner, he spotted a backpack function, where all the items were likely stored.
After fiddling around for a while, he finally grasped the System's basic functions.
First, there were no smart assistants or anything like that. He had to figure everything out himself, operating all the System's functions with his mind.
Despite his excitement, Yun Han didn't rush into mindless cultivation. Instead, he first assessed his surroundings.
Half a day passed in a blur as he thoroughly explored the area. He found himself on a sea island roughly several dozen kilometers in diameter, surrounded by an endless, dark ocean that stretched to the horizon, inspiring a sense of despair.
The island did have a simple food chain, preventing it from being a complete wasteland. He had started in a narrow mountain cave, which opened into a dense jungle. The largest animals were wild boars; there were no so-called demonic beasts, and he hadn't seen any wolves (though he couldn't be sure if they were present). A lake shimmered atop the mountain peak.
The environment seemed relatively safe. Yun Han returned to the cave, his heart pounding with anticipation as he prepared to begin his cultivation journey. He blocked the entrance with stones, leaving a few gaps for light, and retrieved a Bigu Pill from his inventory, swallowing one.
Moments later, a warm current coursed through his body, instantly dispelling the faint hunger he had felt.
He then took out the *Ice Heaven Supreme Art* and began practicing. Yun Han was grateful the System had provided the text in simplified Chinese; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to understand it at all.
***
Ten days later.
"Hahaha, I did it! I finally succeeded!" An excited shout echoed from the cave.
A wild rabbit passing by outside looked up at the cave, wondering what the commotion was.
After ten days of relentless cultivation, Yun Han had nearly exhausted his supply of Qi Condensation Pills. His mind was in a chaotic state, on the verge of collapse. Yet, on the tenth day, he finally felt a faint stream of spiritual energy flowing through his meridians.
*Ding! Congratulations, Host, for breaking through to the Qi Refining First Layer! Reward: 20 Qi Condensation Pills, 5 First-Grade Spirit Transformation Flowers. May the Host continue to strive for greater heights!*
Ignoring the System's notification, Yun Han closed his eyes and focused all his attention inward, meticulously observing the flow of spiritual energy through his meridians.
The spiritual energy flowed like a slender stream, coursing slowly through his meridians.
Wherever it passed, Yun Han felt a faint stinging sensation. Yet this pain was not unbearable; instead, it brought him a strange sense of comfort.
As time passed, Yun Han's perception of this spiritual energy grew increasingly acute.
He discovered that the energy seemed to possess its own unique rhythm and cadence, like a beautiful melody resonating within his body.
Lost in this wondrous sensation, Yun Han tried to understand and master the energy's patterns. He knew that if he could truly control it, his subsequent cultivation would proceed much more smoothly.
Finally, after circulating through his meridians once, the spiritual energy returned to his lower abdomen's dantian and settled there, motionless.
Having grasped its approximate patterns, Yun Han consumed another Qi Condensation Pill and, recalling the previous sensation, continued absorbing spiritual energy from his surroundings.
P.S.: The first few chapters might be a bit verbose, but the pace will pick up significantly later. As a new author, I'd greatly appreciate any suggestions you might have! Thank you! (≧w≦)!