Li Yu was strolling through the streets, enjoying the vibrant food stalls, his belly full of various delicacies. He'd just devoured an entire roast duck, a sizzling hotpot, and washed it all down with some sweet, tangy bubble tea. His silver platinum hair shimmered under the sunlight, and his relaxed, carefree demeanor made him look like the picture of a perfect day.
However, as Li Yu continued walking with his mind focused on where he could find more snacks, he suddenly felt a strange sensation — like a pinprick of discomfort deep within his mind. His steps slowed, and for the first time all day, he felt a nagging sensation in his gut — not hunger, but something far more unsettling.
Out of nowhere, a digital voice echoed inside his head.
System Voice: "Ding! The System has been activated. Welcome, Host Li Yu. Your destiny as the chosen one has been sealed. Please follow the instructions for the initial step."
Li Yu stopped dead in his tracks. He furrowed his brows and looked around. Was someone playing a prank on him? Was this some weird new advertisement or a game commercial? But no one was around. The streets were bustling with regular people, minding their own business. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
Li Yu scratched his head. Maybe he had eaten too much and it was just his stomach being dramatic.
He continued walking, but the voice only grew louder, more insistent.
System Voice: "Host Li Yu, please acknowledge the system. The Transmigration protocol has been initiated. You are now bound to the Lonely Peak Sect in a new dimension. The system's primary goal is to assist you in restoring the sect to its former glory. Please confirm your readiness to proceed."
Li Yu paused. Transmigration? Lonely Peak Sect? Was he dreaming?
He looked at his hands. They were the same. He wasn't suddenly surrounded by ancient temples or mystical landscapes. No glowing lights, no otherworldly scenery. Just the same streets, the same people.
But then, he remembered the roast duck. That duck had been oddly spicy. Perhaps there was something in it that wasn't exactly... normal?
Li Yu groaned and rubbed his temples.
"What kind of nonsense is this? I'm just trying to live my life, okay? I don't need a system or a destiny... Just let me eat in peace!"
System Voice (now a little more persistent): "Host, your new life begins now. The system will guide you, help you gain power, and lead you to success. You must build the Lonely Peak Sect, restore its honor, and recruit disciples. Your mission is to—"
Li Yu interrupted the system, yawning.
"Okay, okay, I get it... Build a sect, power, destiny... but seriously, I'm just trying to eat here. Can't a guy enjoy his life without some... digital babysitter?"
He had no interest in becoming some kind of great sect leader or fulfilling a destiny. He had far more important things to worry about — like his next meal. But before he could dismiss the voice and get back to his quest for food, something strange happened. The world around him blurred, the streets and people fading into a soft glow, and everything went dark for a split second.
When the darkness lifted, Li Yu found himself in the middle of a new world.
It wasn't the bustling city streets anymore. Instead, he was standing on the ruins of an old temple, a broken stone path leading up to a lonely peak that towered in the distance.
The voice echoed again, this time more insistent.
System Voice: "Welcome, Host Li Yu. You have arrived at the Lonely Peak Sect. You are now its sect master. The sect's restoration begins under your command."
Li Yu blinked a few times, looking around at the empty, decrepit grounds. Rubble, overgrown weeds, and half-destroyed buildings greeted him. The only sounds were the distant whistling of the wind and the soft creaking of what was once grand.
"Wait... WHAT?" Li Yu muttered, scratching his head in disbelief.
System Voice: "You are now the sect master of the Lonely Peak Sect. Congratulations! Please proceed with the first order of business."
Li Yu sighed deeply and looked around, completely unimpressed by his new "glorious" position.
"You've got to be kidding me... All this potential power, and you drop me into a ruin with no disciples and no resources?"
System Voice: "Correct. The Lonely Peak Sect has fallen into ruin. It is now your responsibility to restore it. But don't worry, the system is here to assist you."
Li Yu groaned, sitting down on a fallen rock. He sighed, rubbing his temples.
"This is ridiculous... Why couldn't I just stay in my own world and keep eating? I didn't ask for any of this... And why does this system think I'm some kind of hero?"
The system fell silent for a moment, perhaps contemplating the situation, but then a new message popped up in front of Li Yu:
System Message: "Reminder: You Will gain the ability to create New universes and traveling through dimensions. The world of Lonely Peak Sect is merely a small part of your vast potential. You can shape your own destiny as you see fit, Host."
Li Yu stared at the message for a moment, then yawned.