🌟 Summary:
After barely surviving the assassin attack, Luan finally activates the Celestial Core System, an ancient alien AI hidden within the mysterious blue crystal. As the system awakens, it reveals shocking truths about cultivation, hidden interstellar forces, and a coming war. This is the beginning of Luan's transformation into a true powerhouse!
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🌌 Chapter Begins...
Luan collapsed onto the floor of his wrecked apartment, his chest rising and falling rapidly. His entire body ached from the intense battle he had just fought. The metallic scent of blood still lingered in the air, and his hands trembled slightly. He looked at them in disbelief—
"I... I actually fought three assassins and survived?"
His mind was still spinning. A few hours ago, he was just a normal business student struggling with exams, and now he had an ancient alien AI, mysterious assassins trying to kill him, and a power he didn't understand.
His gaze shifted toward the blue crystal that had fallen from the sky. Even now, it pulsed with a soft, mysterious glow.
💠 Ding! Celestial Core System detected! Do you wish to activate? 💠
Luan's breath hitched.
"This… is the cause of everything."
He hesitated for only a moment before whispering:
"Activate."
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💠 SYSTEM AWAKENING! 💠
🚀 WHOOSH! 🚀
A blinding golden light burst from the crystal, engulfing the entire room!
Luan's eyes widened as an intense energy surged into his mind. His entire body trembled violently, and suddenly—
BZZT!
An enormous flood of information, symbols, and unknown codes rushed into his brain at lightspeed!
💠 Ding! Celestial Core System Successfully Activated! 💠
A mechanical yet strangely majestic voice echoed in his mind:
👁 "Welcome, Host. I am the Celestial Core, an advanced system from an ancient alien civilization. You are now connected to an intergalactic network of cultivation, trade, and universal warfare." 👁
Luan's body froze.
"What… What the hell?! An intergalactic network of cultivation, trade, and WAR?!"
His head was still spinning from the insane battle earlier, and now he had just unlocked something that sounded like a science fiction fantasy come to life!
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🔹 The Truth About Cultivation & The Universe!
The Celestial Core System continued explaining:
👁 "Cultivation is not just an ancient practice on Earth. It exists across the universe, forming the foundation of intergalactic civilization. The weak are slaves, and the strong control planets, star systems, and entire galaxies." 👁
Luan's mind shook.
"Wait… That means… Earth isn't alone?"
💠 Ding! Host's planet, Earth, is classified as a 'Low-Level Restricted Planet'. 💠
👁 "Earth's true history has been hidden. Thousands of years ago, it was part of a larger interstellar network, but it was sealed away. Now, powerful factions are watching Earth in secret, waiting for the right moment to strike." 👁
Luan's blood ran cold.
"That means… Earth is in danger?"
👁 "Affirmative. And you, Host, have just been marked as an anomaly. The assassins were only the beginning." 👁
His hands curled into fists.
"I was attacked the moment I touched the crystal… so that means…"
💠 Ding! Host has triggered the First Universal Quest! 💠
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🌟 Universal Quest: Survive & Grow Stronger!
💀 Mission: Avoid assassination attempts from unknown forces.
⚔ Requirement: Achieve Planetary-Level Cultivation.
🎁 Reward: Unlock Hidden Functions of Celestial Core.
⏳ Time Limit: 6 Months.
Luan's heart pounded.
"Planetary-Level Cultivation? That sounds… impossible!"
But then he remembered the power he used against the assassins earlier. That wasn't normal human strength. It was something more… something greater.
He clenched his fists.
"If I don't grow stronger… I will die."
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🔹 First Cultivation Unlock!
💠 Ding! Host's body is weak. Initiating first cultivation enhancement! 💠
🔥 WHOOSH! 🔥
A warm golden energy burst from the Celestial Core and flooded Luan's body! His muscles tightened, his bones strengthened, and his mind became sharper. It felt as if every cell in his body was being reborn!
👁 "Your potential has now been unlocked. You are no longer limited by human restrictions." 👁
Luan's eyes flashed as he clenched his fist. He felt a power he had never experienced before surging inside him!
💠 Ding! Host has reached Mortal Rank 1! 💠
Luan took a deep breath, his eyes burning with determination.
"If this is my new reality… then I will embrace it!"
No more hesitation.
No more fear.
He had survived death once. Now, he would carve his own path to the top of the universe!