I had become trash.
Once, I built a company with a simple purpose: money. But the more money I made, the more arrogant I became. I felt invincible. Until one day, I was accused of killing someone for profit. That accusation destroyed everything.
Other companies banded together to bring me down. The court found me guilty, and I was sentenced to twenty years in prison.
The man who once lived in luxury now wandered the streets as a homeless vagabond. From the pinnacle of success, I had fallen to become worthless trash.
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The man stepped out of his house.
It was just a small, dilapidated shack, more like a ramshackle hut than a proper home. He walked to the store to buy instant noodles, his clothes torn, his hair a tangled mess, and his body filthy.
Across the street, a girl stood. Beautiful, with long, flowing black hair and porcelain-white skin. She looked at him with disdain.
"Hey, trash. What are you looking at?" she sneered, narrowing her eyes. "Don't stare at me with those disgusting eyes!"
The man didn't respond. He simply lowered his head, trying to ignore her words. But as the girl stepped onto the street, a truck sped toward her from the right.
Without thinking, the man ran. He pushed the girl out of the truck's path.
Bang!
"What am I doing…" he thought as the truck hit him. His body was crushed by the massive vehicle. The world around him grew dark.
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"Hey… Hey, wake up!"
A voice echoed in his head.
"Huh… Who's there?" The man opened his eyes, but all he saw was darkness.
"I'm inside you," the voice replied. It was soft but full of authority.
"Who are you?" he asked, confused.
"I am Yun Yun, a goddess," the voice said. "You have died, and I am here to help you reincarnate."
"Reincarnate?"
"Yes. Welcome to the world of cultivators."
The man was silent, trying to process her words. "Why am I reincarnated here?"
"This world is different from yours," Yun Yun explained. "Here, strength is everything. People cultivate their abilities and practice martial arts to grow stronger. The stronger you become, the more respect you will earn."
"Can I become strong?" he asked eagerly.
"Of course," Yun Yun said with a faint smile. "You have great potential, but your journey won't be easy. Oh, and one more thing—you are a Summoner."
"A Summoner?"
"Yes. You have the ability to summon powerful beings, including me. But for now, don't let anyone know you're a Summoner."
"Why?"
"This world is full of dangers. If anyone finds out you're a Summoner, they will hunt you down—either to exploit you or because they see you as a threat."
The man nodded. "I understand. For now, I'll focus on cultivating."
"Good," Yun Yun said. "Oh, since you're in this world, what name do you want to use?"
The man thought for a moment. "I'll use the name Yun Huang."
"Hey, why are you using my surname?" Yun Yun protested.
"I couldn't think of a better one, and I thought yours sounded nice," Huang replied casually.
Yun Yun sighed. "Fine… Do as you wish."
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The next day.
"I'll teach you how to cultivate faster," Yun Yun said.
"Alright," Huang replied, his tone short but determined.
Days passed. With Yun Yun's guidance, Huang built the foundation of his cultivation. After five days, it was complete.
"Huang," Yun Yun said seriously, "in this world, if you're not strong, you'll be oppressed. You must keep cultivating."
She continued, "Let me introduce you to some important aspects of this world:
The continents of this world:
1. Central Continent
2. Eastern Continent
3. Northern Continent
4. Southern Continent
5. Western Continent
The cultivation realms:
1. Mortal
2. Qi Formation (1-9)
3. Core Formation (1-9)
4. Silver Warrior (1-9)
5. Gold Warrior (1-9)
6. Qi King (1-9)
7. Qi Emperor (1-9)
8. Sacred King (1-9)
9. Sacred Emperor (1-9)
10. Nirvana (1-9)
11. Half-Saint (1-9)
12. Saint (1-9)
13. Dou (1-9)
14. Dou King (1-9)
15. Dou Emperor (1-9)
16. Emperor (1-9)
17. Great Emperor (1-9)
18. Ruler
"For now, you're at Core Formation level 2. Your journey is just beginning," Yun Yun explained.
"I must keep cultivating," Huang said firmly.
"Oh, and yes… One day, you'll even be able to summon me," Yun Yun added with a playful smile.
Huang stared blankly. "So… I can summon you too?"
"Of course. But you'll need to be strong enough first!" Yun Yun said proudly.
Huang nodded. He knew this was just the beginning of his long journey to become the strongest.