章 1: Transmigration

[USA, Los Angeles]

[October 1, 2024]

[Afternoon, 11:49 AM]

It was an ordinary day as usual in the city of Los Angeles. People walked along the sunny sidewalk of the streets while chatting and enjoying their routines.

Kids rode their bikes while parents pushed strollers, and joggers passed by with earbuds in their ears on a long run when suddenly, a loud rumble shook the air.

A bright flash lit up the sky as a sleek, metallic gray-colored machine with solar panels extended outside of its mechanism came crashing down from the sky at the speed of light.

It came crashing down to Earth while its body wiggled, and smoke leaked out of its body as it left behind a trail of the smoke it expelled from the mechanism.

"Kaaaa!! W-what is that!!!"

"Run for your life!! I-It's a satellite!"

"Mommy, mommy, where are you??? Uaahhhhh"

As it came down crashing, it was seen by the Americans who were outside, as they screamed and started to run away, not wanting to get caught up in an unnecessary death of theirs.

And with a loud, deafening boom, it crashed into a two-floor apartment, sending debris flying everywhere.

Nearby windows shattered, and the ground trembled as the satellite blasted away, sending out chaos and cries for help.

'W-what happened?'

'One thing... I was taking a break while... looking outside... and the next moment, I'm heavily injured... *cough on the brink of death!' a young man thought, his whole body covered in blood, his legs torn apart with only half of his body intact.

He was the young man who lived in the apartment that the satellite crashed onto.

'H...how did such... cough... a peaceful day... turn into my death day?' he thought, his knees weak, eyes becoming heavy.

And how did this happen? Well, let's take a look at his previous life, a quick flashback into this young man's life.

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[Flashbacks]

[Morning, 11:40 AM]

"Ah man, this fucker is seriously retarded." A young man complained as he read an Eastern cultivation novel on his PC.

"Fuck, if this was me... I would've just lived my life in peacefulness, cultivating to reach the famed immortality."

"And here this retard, who has everything, good talent, family background, loving parents whatsoever, but still finds ways to provoke the main character and die?"

"Sigh, I guess I can't expect anything from a stupid cultivation novel... with stupid authors..."

"I should just read the new released book of "TwinTail," that guy seriously got hella talent. If I like his new book, I'll have to give him a gift." he thought with a sigh as he opened up a new tab.

He is Alexander Walker, an orphan whose parents died in a car accident when he was just 9 years old, becoming an orphan and inheriting everything his rich parents owned: a house, a good car, and money to live lavishly for the next 50 years without any compromise.

He is a young man in his late twenties, with an attractive face. He has short black hair styled in a burst fade haircut. he was wearing a plain white T-shirt and black shorts.

"Guess I'll take a break and eat something... I'm kinda hungry now..." he muttered as he stepped up from his gaming chair and headed downstairs to eat something.

After entering the kitchen and taking out a beer, he poured it into a glass and casually drank it while heading toward his living room.

"I should watch some show while drinking my favorite beer." he muttered as he clicked open his hanged TV.

But as soon as he was about to sit on the couch, he heard shouts from outside.

"Kaaaa!! W-what is that!!!"

"Run for your life!! I-It's a satellite!"

"Satellite? Are they shooting a new movie or something?"

"Haha, no way in hell—" he couldn't even finish his words as suddenly, something crashed down to his living room and crashed right onto him, bringing him down to his knees, which got torn to pieces from its weight and its solar panels.

"F-fuck..."

'W-what!!... that lady... was really... serious...!?' he thought with a pained look on his face.

"Ugghh—ahhh!" he then started to cry out loudly as the pain which had been mysteriously suppressed until now kicked in, making him realize just how serious and grave his injuries were.

'F...fuck... I need to... call... an ambulance...

...

'I... I can't... move... my body anymore....'

'How... did... such a... cough... peaceful day... turn... into my death day!?' he thought, feeling a surge of unfairness...

'I've... not even... done anything great till... till now, cough!' he thought, feeling unfair.

'If... if only... I can.... get a second life... I would.. live it to my fullest... without a care for anything.... and only prioritizing my own happiness...' that was his last thought before his eyes forcefully closed in, as he died.

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It's too dark here... too dark but somehow, it's too peaceful...

Am I dead? Is this it? Is... this where I'm going to spend... eternity!?

Damn it!!'

I haven't done anything wrong till now... well, if we don't consider the hellish bullying I did, but still...

Alexander thought in his mind while looking at the dark place before him.

However, just as he thought that hell would be where he spends the rest of his soul life, suddenly, a bright light appeared, swallowing him in one gulp without giving him any time to digest what just happened.

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[Azure Planet]

[Eastern Region, ZhenYi City]

The city was bustling with activity, filled with shops selling herbs, weapons, and cultivation tools. Tall buildings made of stone and wood tower over the streets, each decorated with banners representing different clans.

And in ZhenYi City's heart, there lies a huge, spacious estate large enough to harbor 3 or 4 mansions, and in that estate resides the Long family, the ruling family of ZhenYi City followed by a couple more family but they weren't worth mentioning as they pale in comparison of the Long Family.

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[Long Family Estate, Long Tian's Room]

Long Tian's room is spacious, dominated by a large king-size bed at the center. The bed is covered with luxurious dark blue silk sheets, adding an air of elegance. Pillows are stacked neatly against the headboard, while a warm, soft blanket lies draped over the side.

Rich wooden shelves line the walls, filled with scrolls, cultivation manuals, and rare herbs. A large window lets in soft sunlight, illuminating the room with a warm glow.

In the corner, a small table holds a teapot and a cup, untouched and waiting for him.

Long Tian is sleeping peacefully, surrounded by the quiet of his room. The faint sound of rustling leaves outside adds to the serene atmosphere, creating a perfect space for rest and rejuvenation.

However, his sleep didn't last long as suddenly, he abruptly woke up while grabbing his head, feeling dizzy.

"Ugh... where am I?" he muttered with a confused look on his face as he gazed at the unfamiliar surroundings.