Scene 1: Humiliation at the Azure Cloud Sect
The midday sun beat down on the Azure Cloud Sect's training grounds. Luo Fan, his robes patched and dusty, knelt in the dirt as a boot pressed into his back.
Elder Zhang (coldly):
"Luo Fan, crippled meridians are a curse. You've failed the sect's trial for the third time. Pack your things. You're banished."
Luo Fan (clenching his fists):
"But Elder, I just need one more month—!"
A snicker cut him off. Liu Kang, the sect's golden disciple, stepped forward, his jade pendant glinting.
Liu Kang (mocking):
"Even a dog could cultivate faster than you. The only thing you'll pack is herbs… if the Spirit Beasts don't eat you first."
The disciples laughed. Luo Fan's nails dug into his palms as he stood, shoulders hunched.
Luo Fan (muttering):
"Fine. But I'll remember this. Every. Last. Laugh."
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Scene 2: The Mirror's Glow
Hours later, Luo Fan trudged through the Misty Ravine, a sack of Spirit Herbs slung over his shoulder. The air reeked of damp moss and danger.
Luo Fan (to himself):
"Stupid sect. Stupid Liu Kang. Who needs cultivation when you can… uh…"
A low growl echoed. Behind him, a Heaven-Stepping Tiger emerged, its fur crackling with lightning.
Luo Fan (panicking):
"Okay, who needs life?!"
He sprinted, the tiger's claws shredding trees like paper. Desperate, Luo Fan grabbed a cracked mirror from his herb sack—a relic he'd found days prior.
Luo Fan (yelling):
"Hey, ugly! Catch this!"
He hurled the mirror. Instead of shattering, it flared, projecting a holographic screen:
**[Ding! Stream Title: "Mortal vs. Heaven-Stepping Tiger" – 3 Viewers Entered!]**
**[System Alert: User [Void_Emperor] gifted 100 Spirit Coins! Request: "Slap the tiger's butt!"]**
Luo Fan (staring):
"What in the nine hells is a 'stream'?!"
The tiger pounced.
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Scene 3: First Donation, First Disaster
Luo Fan rolled, the tiger's fangs snapping inches from his face. The holographic screen flickered:
**[Request Expiring in 10 Seconds! Reward: +10 Strength. Penalty: -50 Luck.]**
Luo Fan (grunting):
"Slap its…? You've gotta be—!"
He ducked under the tiger's swipe and smacked its hindquarters. The beast froze, its tail twitching in indignation.
**[Request Complete! Strength +10!]**
Luo Fan (gawking):
"Wait, I actually… Hah!"
He punched the tiger's nose. The beast yelped, retreating with a confused growl.
**[New Subscribers: 5! Passive Qi Regen: +0.5%!]**
**[User [CelestialPeach] Comment: "LOL! Do a backflip next!"]**
Luo Fan (panting, grinning):
"Okay, weird mirror… I think I love you."
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Scene 4: The First Cliffhanger
As Luo Fan caught his breath, the mirror buzzed.
**[Ding! Trending Alert: Your stream is #99 in "Mortal Realm" category!]**
**[Mission Unlocked: Reach Top 50 in 24 Hours! Reward: "Heavenly Eye" Technique!]**
Luo Fan (raising an eyebrow):
"Trending? Heavenly Eye? What's next, merch deals?"
Suddenly, the ground trembled. A shadow loomed—a second Heaven-Stepping Tiger, twice as large, its eyes glowing crimson.
**[User [BloodyCultivator] Donated 500 SC: "Kill it shirtless!"]**
Luo Fan (face-palming):
"Are you people trying to get me killed?!"
The tiger roared. The screen flashed:
**[Live Viewer Count: 15! Don't disappoint your audience!]**
Luo Fan (grinning wildly):
"Fine. Let's go viral."
He ripped off his tunic and charged.
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