On the Dou Qi Continent, in the Northwest region, lies the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Deep within a basin filled with medicinal herbs, there is a small valley, saturated with thick energy. This secluded valley is entirely isolated from the outside world, covered by dense fog in the sky, making it extremely hidden.
At the center of this small valley sits a giant egg of unknown species.
No one knows how much time has passed, but within the giant egg, a sliver of consciousness awakens. "I still have consciousness. Who am I? Where am I?" The newly awakened consciousness was weak and soon fell back into slumber, slowly absorbing the nutrients inside the egg.
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More time passed, and a new visitor arrived in the small valley. It was a blue eagle, a first-tier magical beast. On its back sat a young girl, about eleven or twelve years old. "Xiao Lan, let's go down."
"Chirp, chirp," the blue eagle responded, then swooped down and gently landed in the small valley.
"Wow, Xiao Lan, so many herbs! We're going to be rich!" The girl's eyes sparkled as if filled with gold stars.
Suddenly, the energy in the valley began surging toward the center, forming a vortex. A powerful pressure started to spread outward from the center.
The girl was stunned, and the blue eagle immediately crouched down, covering its head with its wings, trembling in fear.
Fortunately, the strange phenomenon only lasted for a short while before dissipating, and the pressure gradually subsided. The girl slowly regained her composure.
"Xiao Lan, are you okay?"
"Chirp, chirp."
"Let's go check it out. There might be a treasure!"
Neither the girl nor the eagle knew if they were brave or just ignorant.
At the center of the valley, the consciousness in the egg stirred again. "Didn't I die? Where am I? Have I been reborn? Is reincarnation real? How do I still have memories? Maybe the Lady of Forgetfulness didn't show up that day?"
"It seems like I'm inside an egg. Could it be that I'm a bird in this life? I hope I don't face danger as soon as I'm born."
"Wait, why is there a fruit and a small pellet inside this egg with me? But this fruit looks so small, more like a seed core, though it's quite pretty. It should be tasty. But it looks a bit malnourished—hope I didn't absorb all its nutrients, haha."
The fruit was a blend of purple and gold. Upon closer inspection, the golden half resembled a coiled dragon, while the purple half looked like a soaring phoenix.
"A dragon and a phoenix? Even though it's different from the mythical creatures I saw on TV in my previous life, there's still a resemblance."
"Could it be that I've reincarnated into a mythological world? But with a dragon and phoenix on this fruit, it must be valuable. If I eat it, my potential should be decent."
Muttering to himself, he devoured the fruit. It melted in his mouth, turning into a gentle stream of energy. "No taste at all. Let's try the pellet next."
Meanwhile, the girl and the blue eagle arrived at the center of the valley and saw the giant egg.
The egg's surface flickered with purple and gold light, slowly absorbing the surrounding energy.
The blue eagle immediately dropped to the ground, unable to look directly at the egg, as if it were facing a supreme being.
"Xiao Lan, what's wrong?"
"Chirp, chirp, chirp." (Its bloodline is far too superior. I can't get close.)
"Oh, I see. You go wait on the side then. It looks like this egg is about to hatch. I've heard that the first thing a creature sees when it hatches will become its closest bond. Looks like we're about to gain a new companion!"
"Chirp, chirp," the blue eagle flew to the edge of the valley to wait.
"Someone's coming. I wonder if they're good or bad. Judging by the voice, it sounds like a girl. Maybe I won't face a survival crisis right after I'm born."
The purple and gold light around the egg grew brighter, and cracks began to appear on its surface.
"Thankfully, this valley has natural barriers. Otherwise, in the Magic Beast Mountain Range, this would surely attract endless trouble," the girl muttered, patting her chest as she looked at the dazzling light.
The light intensified until, with a sharp crack, the egg completely shattered.
The girl squinted, and when she opened her eyes again, she saw a four-clawed magical beast with wings. It floated in the air, gently flapping its wings, producing faint sounds of wind and thunder that resonated deeply. Its purple and gold eyes glowed with an eerie, mysterious allure, as if all creation bowed before them.
"Wow, so beautiful," the girl exclaimed, completely unafraid of the magical beast. Perhaps, in her mind, some magical beasts were easier to get along with than humans, especially one so magnificent.
Suddenly, in a flash of purple and gold light, the magical beast vanished.
The girl rubbed her eyes. "Huh? Where did it go?"
"Are you looking for me?"
"Who's there? Show yourself!" The girl jumped, her face full of caution.
"I'm right in front of you."
In front of the girl stood a boy, around seven or eight years old, dressed in a purple and gold robe. On the robe, dragons and phoenixes seemed to come to life, exuding an undeniable sense of nobility.
"Who are you? How did you get here?"
"I was just in front of you a moment ago."
"You're that magical beast? Are you a seventh-tier beast?" The girl was terrified and took a few steps back.
"I don't know either. Who are you, and where are we? Why do you think I'm a seventh-tier beast?"
"I'm Xiao Yixian. This is the Magic Beast Mountain Range. Xiao Lan, my blue eagle, brought me here. Xiao Lan is a first-tier magical beast. Only seventh-tier beasts can take human form. That's common knowledge, of course."
"Xiao Yixian... Magic Beast Mountain Range... a first-tier blue eagle... Could it be? This is the Dou Qi Continent, the land of Dou Qi! Incredible!"
"That fruit inside the egg must have been a Dragon-Phoenix Origin Fruit, and that pellet must have been a Transformation Pill. The light in my mind must be a bloodline inheritance! Is this the legendary 'rebirth cheat'?"
"Though it's not as overpowered as having a system, the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline should be one of the highest-level talents on this continent. After all, in its peak form, it rivals a Dou Emperor!"
"Hey, what are you thinking about? And what's your name?"
"I don't have a name in this world yet, and I have no family. I'm not sure if I ever will."
"I watched you hatch. You should call me 'sister' from now on. Let me give you a name!" Xiao Yixian excitedly suggested.
I rolled my eyes—wait, can I still roll my eyes? Well, since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it. A new life starts with a name, after all.
"Alright, just make sure it's a good one."
"It's late summer now. How about Xia Mo for your name?"
"Xia Mo? That sounds like 'end of summer.' What kind of name is that?"
"No, it's 'Mo' as in 'foam'—water radical with 'Mo'!"
"Xia Mo... Fine, Xia Mo it is. Pleased to meet you, Sister Xiao Yixian."
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