4 A New Beginning

As Seraphina von Schwarzenberg opened her eyes, an ethereal realm bathed in a soft, iridescent glow opened up to her. The air felt charged with energy, and the scent of exotic flowers filled her senses. Blinking in awe, she took in the breathtaking landscape before her. Towering mountains loomed in the distance, their peaks obscured by wisps of clouds, and vibrant, mystical forests stretched as far as the eye could see.

The sensation of grass beneath her feet was unlike anything she had ever experienced before. The cultivation world felt alive, as if every blade of grass, every leaf, and every creature harbored a profound connection to the essence of life itself.

"My, this is nothing like the world I knew," Seraphina mused, marveling at the vibrant colors and the magical essence that permeated the air.

After scanning her surroundings, she decided to head to a village in the valley before her. She was thinking of her next steps as she was walking. Seraphina needed information. She needed to know where she was and what year and time it was. This way, she can plan around the plot that will happen in the Heavenly Dragon's Dual Cultivation.

[Attention: You have one unread message.]

The sudden entry of a voice startled her. But she turned around to find the interface that brought her here. She sighed, berating herself for not thinking ahead.

"Of course, this thing would be here." She thought but signaled the interface to show her the unread message.

[Attention: The Observer apologizes for intevening and sends you this Personalized Gift Package to send his regards.]

"Urgh! What is he playing at? Open it!" Seraphine was still a bit salty from being scammed during her selection process.

[Attention: Opening Personalized Gift Package]

[Attention: You have obtained ...]

[Results: Villainess Custom Cultivation Clothing x1, Villainess Custom Constitution x1, Upgradable Inventory Space, 100 000 Celestial Jade Coins]

[Attention: Touch the Orb, and you will obtain the Inventory with the promised items inside.]

A strange glowing object popped into existence at that. Seraphina marveled at its complexity as it stayed static in the air with flickers of white flares. She then touched the Orb, fearing to be burned, but the pain never came. Instead, the process felt rather pleasing.

[Attention: Bonding Process 0% ... 7% ... 18% ... 53% ... 82% ... 100%]

[Attention: You have obtained the Personalized Gift Package. Please use it well. The instructions are inside your head.]

[Warning: Energy Suppy Dwindling. Shutting down in 5 ... 4 ... 3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Shutting down.]

Then, the interface disappeared mysteriously. Not unlike the way it appeared before her a few minutes ago.

"Now, what to do with this? It just left, and I couldn't even ask a question! It could've told me the timeline!" Seraphina complained but knew it was useless. This further proved that she needed to rely on herself.

"Let's see, what do we have here?" She mused and visualized an inventory. A second later, a game-like hologram materialized. There were a total of 16 slots, and two of them were being used to store the clothes and the constitution. Thankfully, it had a separate space just for monetary goods. She didn't need to waste one slot.

Then, her eyes turned to the items of interest. The clothing and the constitution.

Honestly, both of them looked suspicious, but she needed to change since she was reincarnated full-physical with the clothes she had on before her untimely death.

[Villainess Custom Cultivation Clothing: Self-Repair, Cultivation Concealment, Clothing can change depending on the situation]

"They do not provide life-saving skills, but these functions will be convenient."

Seraphina decided to try on the Villainess Custom Cultivation Clothing. She held the shimmering fabric and marveled at its craftsmanship and enchanting design. With a sense of anticipation, she began to change into the clothing.

To her surprise, the moment she slipped into the clothing, it seemed to mold perfectly to her body, as if it was tailor-made. The fabric was soft and comfortable, yet it exuded an air of elegance and sophistication that matched her new status in the cultivation world. The attire accentuated her figure, and she couldn't help but feel a surge of confidence as she looked at herself in the reflection of a nearby pond.

The clothing had a regal air, with intricate embroidery depicting mythical creatures and celestial symbols.

Seraphina felt satisfied with her new attire, so she continued to inspect the Villainess Custom Constitution. This item intrigued her even more. It was in the form of a scroll adorned with ancient runes and symbols that she couldn't decipher at first glance.

With a deep breath, she unrolled the scroll, and a surge of energy flowed through her as she read the inscriptions. A mental note came together and played out in her head.

[This is much needed as your body from the previous world does not allow you to cultivate. Since your objective depends on cultivation, you cannot lack in this department. You can absorb strong emotions felt towards you and skyrocket your cultivation.]

Seraphina's blood started to burn as soon as it hit her.

"Damn, this must be where I get rid of some impurities, right?" She

thought to herself as she grimaced in pain.

Slowly, the burning sensation faded, and she could see some grey goo plastered everywhere on her skin.

"So this is more like removing dead tissue? Certainly looks like it."

She went to the pond, where she previously appraised her visage, to wash off the impurities.

As Seraphina approached the tranquil pond, she could see the reflection of her new self. Her dark, amethyst eyes gazed back at her with determination and newfound confidence.

Seraphina dipped her hands into the cool, clear liquid and gently splashed her face. The water felt refreshing, washing away impurities, sweat, and dust from her travels and symbolically cleansing her from the remnants of her past life.

"The past is behind me now," she whispered softly to herself.

"I am no longer bound by the chains of my previous life."

With her fingers tracing the delicate features of her face, Seraphina felt a newfound appreciation for her own identity. She realized that being a villainess in her previous world had taught her valuable lessons about strength, resilience, and the consequences of her actions.