Douluo Continent, an Unknown Valley
In the sky, colorful clouds floated, while on the ground stood towering skeletal remains.
These skeletons emitted an ancient, primal aura as if they hailed from a prehistoric era.
Though only bones remained, the noble and domineering presence of these creatures was still palpable.
"Waaah…!"
Suddenly, in the silence of the valley, a baby's cry echoed.
At the source of the sound, a flash of nine-colored light shot straight into the sky.
In an instant, the entire valley burst into chaos.
Countless clouds in the sky—all vibrant and colorful—rushed frantically toward the nine-colored light.
Red, yellow, green, cyan, blue, black, gold—clouds of every color raced towards the light.
The towering skeletons that had stood silently in the valley suddenly seemed alive.
Low dragon roars reverberated through the valley, rising and falling like waves.
In the deepest part of the valley, another radiant burst of nine-colored light erupted.
The two flashes of nine-colored light seemed to respond to each other, growing brighter and brighter.
No one knew how much time passed.
"Buzz!"
Suddenly, a buzzing sound rang out.
The space above the valley cracked open, forming a pitch-black spatial rift.
Then, silver light flashed, and a silver figure quietly emerged from the rift.
The silver figure hovered mid-air. She wore a silver gown, her face concealed behind a silver veil, and her long silver hair cascaded down to her waist.
Her gaze shifted slightly as she looked at the frenzied clouds rushing toward the nine-colored light.
Immediately, the brilliant nine-colored light caught her eye.
She froze, a flicker of shock flashing in her violet eyes.
Quickly, she extended her right hand. Her snow-white, jade-like fingers were flawless and smooth.
With a simple motion, the nine-colored light fell into her hand.
Her beautiful eyes widened slightly—it was a baby, not even a month old.
Her eyes narrowed as she sensed the familiar yet overwhelmingly powerful energy. Beneath her veil, her face shifted, revealing a mix of disbelief and uncontrollable joy.
She turned her gaze sharply toward the deepest part of the valley, where the other nine-colored light flickered as if trying to convey something.
Her expression hardened, her eyes full of determination. After one last glance at the towering skeletons below, a trace of sadness flickered across her face.
Hatred flashed in her eyes. Holding the baby, she disappeared into the spatial rift with a single step.
As they vanished, the chaotic valley gradually returned to its former calm.
...
Heaven Dou Empire
In a remote area near the Star Dou Forest, there was a small town.
The town wasn't prosperous, unlike the major cities and large metropolises. Most of the inhabitants were commoners, with few nobles in sight.
In the town's northwest corner, there was a cluster of houses where many of the commoners lived.
"Huff… huff…"
In a narrow alley, the sound of heavy breathing could be heard.
A child, about six years old, was running through the alley, carrying a large cauldron.
The child's figure seemed small beneath the massive cauldron, which even an adult couldn't budge, yet he ran steadily with firm steps.
Each step he took left a clear footprint on the ground.
"Squeak!"
"Bang!"
After several laps, the child stopped in front of a courtyard.
With a kick, the tightly closed door swung open, slamming into the wall with a loud bang.
The child carried the cauldron inside the courtyard and placed it in an open space.
When the cauldron hit the ground, a deep thud reverberated, as though the earth itself had shaken, a testament to its immense weight.
"So tired!"
Su Yu muttered, wiping the sweat from his forehead. His small face was flushed red.
The cauldron weighed over a thousand pounds, far beyond what a normal adult could lift.
Though he was born with immense strength, running four or five laps around the alley while carrying it was still an exhausting task.
"I'll take a bath first. Uncle Tian and Aunt Bi will be here soon," Su Yu murmured to himself, then ran into the house on his short legs.
Ignoring his sweat-soaked body, he heated a pot of water and enjoyed a warm bath.
After washing off with warm water, he poured a basin of cold water over his head, feeling instantly refreshed.
Once cleaned and dressed in fresh clothes, Su Yu felt fully rejuvenated.
Grabbing a piece of fruit from the kitchen, Su Yu leaned against the door, bored, his large, black eyes shining with a maturity and wisdom far beyond his years.
"It's been six years. I've already been in Douluo Continent for six years."
Su Yu sighed inwardly.
Yes, he wasn't a native of the Douluo Continent—he had transmigrated here.
And it wasn't just his soul that had crossed over; his entire body had.
It was as if he had been reborn.
The Douluo Continent was completely different from his previous world.
Here, strength was everything. The strong held all the power, and the weak could only grovel and be at the mercy of others.
Without great strength, there was no way to control one's fate.
"The worst part is, this is the timeline of Douluo Dalu 2. If it were the first timeline, things might be a bit easier."
Su Yu shook his head bitterly.
In the Douluo Dalu 2 timeline, all sorts of demons, monsters, and even god-kings ruled over the fates of countless beings.
The Douluo Dalu 1 era had been chaotic too, but at least evil soul masters weren't running rampant everywhere.
There had been a bit more security.
Moreover, in the Douluo Dalu 2 timeline, it was extremely difficult to rise to prominence without a powerful background or status.
For a commoner to achieve greatness was even harder than it had been ten thousand years ago.
"Uncle Tian and Aunt Bi will be taking me to awaken my martial soul today, but I'm a transmigrator—where would I get a martial soul?"
A flicker of worry appeared in Su Yu's eyes.
In the Douluo Continent, everyone had a martial soul, regardless of their talent or soul power.
But where would a transmigrator like him get a martial soul?
And without a martial soul, how would he survive in a world where martial souls ruled?
Could he rely on his innate strength?
He didn't know why he had been born with such incredible strength, but even great strength was useless without a martial soul.
And while his strength was impressive, it wasn't nearly enough to break through all obstacles.
Even facing a stronger Soul Master, let alone a Soul Elder, he would still be defeated.
Strength alone didn't equate to combat power!
After all, strength is just one factor in determining combat power.
In the Douluo Continent, combat power is more heavily determined by the strength of one's martial soul and soul power cultivation.
"If only I had a system."
Su Yu took a big bite of the fruit, lost in thought.
As a transmigrator, without a cheat or golden finger, it would be really hard to make any progress.
Especially in a world filled with mystical beings and powerful forces, without strength, it would be nearly impossible to move forward.
[Ding, detecting that the host is about to awaken their martial soul. The system is officially starting.]
Just as Su Yu was lamenting, a cold voice suddenly rang out in his mind, causing him to jolt in shock. The fruit flew out of his hand.
"What the—!"
Su Yu couldn't help but curse, surprise flashing across his face.
"System?"
[Host, I am here.]
The cold voice echoed softly, pulling Su Yu, who was still in disbelief, back to his senses.
"No way, it's a system? I knew it! How could a transmigrator like me not have a golden finger?"
"This stroke of fortune has finally fallen upon me, Su Yu!"
Su Yu burst into laughter, his worries about the future vanishing in an instant.
Not letting excitement get the best of him for too long, Su Yu quickly composed himself and asked, "System, what functions do you have?"
"Is it quest-based or achievement-based?"
"Or do I just lie down and get rewards?"
Su Yu's eyes gleamed with curiosity.
As a true otaku in his previous life, he had read countless web novels and was familiar with how these systems worked.
Of course, his favorite type was the one where you could just lie down and receive rewards.
Why? Because it was easy!
Lying down to get stronger was the ultimate dream for lazy people.
[This system is called the Strongest Check-in System. As long as the host checks in daily, you will receive rewards.]
[Additionally, there are weekly check-ins, monthly check-ins, annual check-ins, and anniversary check-ins. The rewards for these are even more generous.]
[However, the host must check in daily without interruption. If you miss a day, the count will reset.]
[The system also includes a random check-in task feature. Occasionally, it will issue random tasks requiring the host to check in at specific locations. Successful check-ins will yield rich rewards.]
"Got it."
Su Yu nodded, gaining a basic understanding of the system's functions.
He was familiar with check-in systems too.
"And what kind of rewards can I get?"
Su Yu asked eagerly.
This was what he cared about the most.
[The rewards cover all fields. Whatever the host can imagine, the system has it.]
"Really?"
"That bold?"
"Then how about giving me Limitless and the Six Eyes to test your power?"
Su Yu was skeptical.
System: "..."
"You don't have it, do you?"
Su Yu's eyes rolled as he continued, "Then how about Sharingan or a Haki?"
"More eyes, better vision, right?"
System: "..."
[Host, do you think those things are appropriate for the Douluo Continent?]
"Uh... true. Those things would be a bit over-the-top for the Douluo Continent."
After all, in this relatively world, having those kinds of power might indeed be excessive.
Thinking it over, Su Yu decided to stop teasing the system. He smiled and asked, "System, since you've officially activated, can I start checking in now?"
[You may.]
"Alright then, let's check in!"
[Ding, congratulations to the host for completing the first check-in. Rewards are being issued.]
[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining the cultivation technique Supreme Deity Art.]
[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining a Super Sect Card.]
[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining 10 million gold soul coins.]
The system's mechanical and cold voice continuously rang out, causing Su Yu to perk up.
[Supreme Deity Art: A divine cultivation technique, majestic and righteous. It consists of 18 layers, each with unique abilities. Profound and mysterious, boundless in its wonders.]
[Super Sect Card: Using this card allows the host to create a super sect from thin air, with a power level comparable to the top forces of the continent.]
[10 million gold soul coins...]
Looking at the system's descriptions, Su Yu's eyes flickered with excitement.
A cultivation technique and a super sect.
He wasn't entirely sure just how powerful this [Supreme Deity Art] was, but from its description, it seemed far more advanced than the [Mysterious Heaven Technique].
The [Mysterious Heaven Technique] didn't offer nearly as many unique abilities. This technique was undoubtedly highly suitable for him at this stage.
As for the [Super Sect Card], it was an incredibly valuable treasure.
In the Douluo Dalu 2 timeline, the only forces that could be called superpowers in the human world were Shrek Academy, Body Sect, Clear Sky Sect, Illustrious Virtue Hall, Holy Spirit Cult, and a few others.
This [Super Sect Card] would undoubtedly provide Su Yu with a top-tier background.
After all, in the Douluo Dalu 2 timeline, without a solid background, trying to make a mark on the world was incredibly difficult.
With the protection of a super sect, Su Yu now had the capital to be a player, rather than just a pawn swayed by others.
As for the 10 million gold soul coins, there was no need to elaborate.
With money, everything goes smoothly. Without it, nothing gets done. The importance of wealth has never been in doubt.
With such valuable rewards in hand, Su Yu was naturally overjoyed, but he still frowned slightly.
"System, why wasn't there a martial soul?"
Without a martial soul, no matter how many things he got, they wouldn't be of much use.
In the Douluo Continent, affected by its rules, one needed soul rings to grow stronger.
Otherwise, even if his cultivation technique reached a bottleneck, he wouldn't be able to break through.
Without a martial soul, even having a cultivation technique would be of little use.
[The host already has a martial soul]
"What did you say?"
Su Yu was shocked. "You're saying I have a martial soul?"
But he was a transmigrator! How could he have a martial soul?
"Did you do this?"
Su Yu's thoughts began to race as if he had figured something out.
After all, the system had said it was officially starting, not binding to the host.
Did that mean the system had already been bound to him long ago?
[The host can think of it that way.]
The system replied.
Su Yu: "..."
"Alright then, thank you."
"Though I don't know why you bound to me, I still thank you."
After a long pause, Su Yu let out a deep breath and spoke.
He never thought of himself as someone special just because he was a transmigrator.
Without the system, it would be extremely difficult for him to gain a foothold, especially with people from the God Realm watching over him. Without the system, making great achievements would be nearly impossible.
He was truly grateful for the system.
As for any conspiracy theories, he hadn't thought about them, and there was no need to.
Even if the system had some hidden agenda, what could he do about it?
There was no point in worrying over something he couldn't control.