In the endless, starry expanse of the cosmos, far from the fragile, beautiful bubble called Earth, a lone, small spaceship streaked through the void at a breathtaking speed. Its engines blazed with fiery desperation, illuminating the surrounding darkness like a dying star. But Inside, chaos reigned.
"Fu*k those snitching Tiris!" the man piloting the vessel roared, his voice ragged with anger. Sparks flew, and half the engine was engulfed in flames, painting the cramped cockpit in an eerie orange glow.
Behind him loomed a colossal army of bizarre, otherworldly creatures, led by twelve towering men and women.
"RETURN THE C@#$ BEAD, YOU BASTARD!" bellowed one of them, a hulking figure with enormous horns jutting from his skull.
As his mouth opened, an ominous black mist poured out, writhing and churning like a living shadow. It surged forward with breathtaking speed, a malevolent force closing in on him like a tidal wave.
But before it could engulf him
A colossal rift tore open amidst the void.
A woman of otherworldly beauty emerged, her radiance so profound it outshone even the most luminous stars. Her presence was regal, commanding, and utterly mesmerizing. She had a sword in her hand which was a double edged one.
"N-NOO RUN!" One of the women shouted but,
The woman swung it horizontally and the following event was nothing but disaster.
BOOM!
The massive army was obliterated in an instant. There was a white singularity created in between.
The woman's gaze shifted. Far in the distance, a gargantuan draconic eye slowly cracked open, its pupil a swirling maelstrom of chaos and power.
"@#$%," the woman muttered, her voice resonant and incomprehensible, her lips curving into a faint smirk. As if taunting the eye.
The colossal eye quivered as if reacting to her words. Then, with an almost reluctant tremble, it shut and vanished into the dark expanse of space.
The woman's attention returned to the man, perfectly fine floating unconscious amidst the void. Her expression softened, though it remained unreadable.
SIGH.
Chains began to materialize from the void, black and glowing with an eerie light. They coiled and pierced through her body, binding her like ancient shackles. Her face betrayed no emotion, it was clear she had expected this.
"I have done everything I could," she whispered, her voice barely audible, filled with a weight of sacrifice. "The rest is up to you, my @#$."
With those final words, she began to fade, her form dissolving into the void. Just before she disappeared completely, a single droplet—a tear—hovered for a brief moment before following
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Crystal Stream Realm
The scene shifted. In an opulent room illuminated by soft, ethereal light, a frail young man lay unconscious on a large, ornate bed. Blood trickled from his eyes and seeped through the fabric over his chest, staining the pristine sheets. Surrounding him were three figures—two women and one man—all radiating a powerful presence.
"What happened to him?" The mature woman amongst the group demanded. Her voice, though heavy with concern, carried the sharp edge of authority. Her gaze never left the young man's pale, motionless face.
The lone man among them, dressed in healer's robes, shook his head with a sigh. "Lady Aurelie, his condition is dire. His eyes appear to have suffered irreparable damage, and his heart's rhythm is slowing dangerously."
The woman's fists clenched, and her jaw tightened. Her piercing eyes turned icy cold. "I don't care what it takes. By tomorrow, he must wake up!" she commanded, her voice cutting through the tension like a blade.
The healer bowed deeply, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "I swear on my life, Lady Aurelie, I will do everything in my power to save him."
With a final, lingering glance at the boy, the woman turned and strode out of the room, however if one looked closely they could see thick veins ceasing her forehead. Which obviously was bad news.
The healer exhaled heavily once she was gone. "Young master, you should have been more careful of that damn woman," he muttered, his voice thick with frustration. After a pause, he added, "I'll fetch the five-finger ginseng. It's our only hope." With that, he, too, exited the chamber, leaving the young man alone.
Minutes passed in silence. Then, the boy's eyelids twitched. Slowly, he opened his eyes, revealing a faint, dull glow within.
"Huh?! What in the actual fu*k—where am I?" he croaked, his voice weak yet laced with confusion. He tried to sit up, but—
ARGHH!
A searing pain shot through his chest, forcing him to collapse back onto the bed. For several agonizing moments, he writhed, teeth clenched, until the pain finally subsided. With trembling breaths, he closed his eyes and tried to focus.
Fragments of unfamiliar memories surged into his mind, vivid and chaotic. As they pieced themselves together, realization dawned.
"No way… Did I… transmigrate?" he whispered in disbelief.
The absurdity of the situation struck him like a lightning bolt. It was exactly like the stories he had read during idle hours aboard his spaceship. A shiver ran through him as the memories solidified.
"This world… It has cultivation," he murmured. His voice grew more resolute. "Cultivation that reaches the level of true immortals."
His eyes dimmed momentarily, and his thoughts turned inward. "Mom… Dad… Sis…" he whispered, the ache in his chest spreading to his soul. "Don't worry. One day, I'll find you."
Tears threatened to spill, but he steeled himself. Closing his eyes for a moment, he clenched his fists.
"For now, I need to survive. This body is falling apart… What shitty luck I've got," he muttered, a grim smile forming on his lips.
"Man, that bitch sure played dirty," he thought with a smirk, recalling the face of the woman who had left him in this pitiful state.
His thoughts churned as he began assessing his options, formulating ways to salvage his dire situation. After a few minutes, his expression soured. "Such a waste of a man this body was… No wonder that bitch had her way here," he muttered in disgust.
DING!
A sudden, piercing sound echoed in his mind, cutting through his thoughts like a blade. His eyes widened in shock.
"What the hell…!?"