In a dark, cold, and damp alley, a frail figure seems inconspicuous in this city.
This is Douluo Continent, Fasno Province, Notting City.
"Shrinking… my head is shrinking, my body is shrinking, everything is shrinking…"
Ye Hao, dressed in tattered clothing, was rapidly shrinking at a visible speed. This might be beyond logic, but it was indeed happening to him...
Ye Hao, eighteen years old, male, was a promising young man of the twenty-first century, a future pillar of society.
Just after finishing a novel about Douluo Continent and feeling regret over the downfall of the Spirit Hall, he accidentally crossed over and arrived here.
Yes, the novice village, Notting City.
"Where am I?"
Confused, Ye Hao opened his eyes to see a long, narrow alley filled with various unpleasant odors. Wearing tattered clothes, he had no idea what was happening and felt lost...
[Ding, the Life Simulation System is now at your service…]
Ye Hao's eyes lit up upon hearing the voice in his mind. As a typical homebody, he naturally understood this was a common trope in novels.
Walking deeper into the alley, Ye Hao looked up at the bright blue sky.
"Maybe I really did cross over…"
"Eh?"
Noticing something was off...
Ye Hao squinted at a small puddle ahead, his gaze fixed on the thin figure reflected in the water.
Short black hair, large eyes, a small face that looked fragile but was covered in grime, along with tattered clothes—this was a perfect depiction of a little beggar.
"This... is me?"
Ye Hao was puzzled as he touched his frail body, and instinctively felt cold...
After some time, he finally accepted the reality of his transmigration, but where exactly was this?
[The Life Simulation System is now at your service…]
Ye Hao was overjoyed. A system, his savior had arrived!
"What place is this?"
[Douluo Continent, Notting City.]
The system replied monotonously.
"Douluo Continent! Notting City!"
Had it really come true? Ye Hao had just finished reading a novel about Douluo Continent, and now he found himself here—this plot twist wasn't even written in the book.
"What's the current time? Who is the current Pope of the Spirit Hall?"
Ye Hao's heart raced. He was afraid of missing the best timing. It was well known that there were other transmigrators in this world, including another person who didn't belong here.
[The Pope of the Spirit Hall is Bibi Dong.]
The system continued to answer.
Upon hearing this, Ye Hao breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at his current state, he appeared to be six years old. In Douluo Continent, souls were paramount; they could be weapons, spirit beasts, or even tools for daily use. Everything around could potentially be his martial soul.
As a member of the transmigrators, Ye Hao was now contemplating what his martial soul might be.
"System, what are your functions?"
Ye Hao asked.
[Simulation.]
The system answered.
"Simulation? Who can I simulate? Anyone?"
Ye Hao questioned again.
[Yes, your body has been adjusted by me; you are currently only six years old, the best age for awakening a martial soul. Considering your special status, you have one chance to choose whom to simulate. The target can be a person or a spirit beast; please make your choice.]
The ability to simulate anyone!
In other words, Ye Hao could freely select and unleash the powers of someone else, awakening their martial soul.
Douluo Continent is a colorful world, home to many strong individuals and unique martial soul.
The first martial soul, the Haotian Hammer, the Seraphim from the Spirit Hall, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile—these are some of the most iconic spirits in Douluo Continent.
Taking into account the representation of these martial soul, Ye Hao didn't hesitate to pass on them.
The reason was simple.
The Haotian Hammer martial soul could only be possessed by disciples of the Haotian Sect, and it was a lineage passed down. Except for a certain individual who had been expelled from the sect long ago, there were hardly any disciples of the Haotian sect on the continent.
Since that incident, the Haotian Sect had closed its doors. If someone appeared with the Haotian Hammer martial soulnow, it would undoubtedly draw significant attention.
As for the Seraphim, representing the Spirit Hall, this martial soul would start with a natural soul power of level twenty upon awakening, which meant it was already ahead at the starting line.
Even so, Ye Hao wouldn't choose it; after all, he had crossed over—why not go for a twin martial soul?
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon? Not interested.
And the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile? Who plays support in this day and age?
[Your selection time is down to thirty seconds. If you exceed the time limit, the system will randomly match a martial soul for you…]
[Thirty, twenty-nine, twenty-eight…]
After careful consideration, Ye Hao ultimately chose...
Give me a dozen of Bibi Dong!
(Bibi Dong: Achoo!)
Ye Hao had his reasons for selecting Bibi Dong.
First, before he crossed over, he had just finished reading Douluo Continent and felt regret for Bibi Dong. The master's actions, the misunderstandings of outsiders, and even her biological daughter only calling her "mother" at the moment of death—was her first and last time.
Second, Ye Hao felt this continent was harsh, where nobility surpassed everything. Commoners had little opportunity to rise, perhaps because of the Spirit Hall's existence hindering their path...
Third, he simply couldn't stand certain things and people. Now that he was here, he wanted to make up for some regrets; that wasn't too much to ask, right?
[Ding, simulating life, selecting Bibi Dong…]
[Selection complete. You have acquired the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor martial soul. Status: Not yet awakened. Please proceed to the nearest Spirit Hall branch for the spirit awakening ceremony.]
In an instant, Ye Hao felt a shiver run through his body.
[Ding! Ding! Ding!]
["Wrong person pulled in?"]
[Apologies, the system encountered an error temporarily. Please forgive the previous inconveniences. We wish you a pleasant journey. The prior rewards count as compensation from the system. We wish you a swift rise to Title Douluo. Goodbye, Host!]
Ye Hao: "!!"
"System! System? System…"
It was over; the system had run away, leaving him abandoned and alone.
Ye Hao plopped down on the ground, not caring about how dirty it was. After a moment of silence, he sighed in dejection...
What now?
In DouluoContinent, strength meant everything, and soul masters were undoubtedly the noblest profession. Now, under the system's operation, Ye Hao had obtained the Death Spider Emperor and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor martial soul, which remained unawakened.
Currently, Ye Hao planned to head to the Notting City Spirit Hall branch for his spirit awakening. With these two invincible martial soul, he couldn't help but believe...
Without the system's assistance, could he not create a legend of his own in Douluo Continent?