1 Chapter 1 - Trapped in the Void: The Beginning of an Epic Journey
The dense woodland stretched out before him, and a young man clad in pajamas was seen wandering aimlessly. This young man, hailing from Earth, was an above-average college student getting ready for his first class when, after taking a bath, he slipped on his soap and collapsed to the ground. The next thing he knew, he woke up in this unfamiliar realm.
As he wandered, he gradually came to understand that he had stumbled into a world of immortals and demonic beasts, where empires were threatened by the might of celestial creatures, and where the power of jade beauties could collapse entire continents. The jungle teemed with dangers, with demonic creatures prowling around in search of prey. Unprepared and unequipped, he knew he had to flee immediately.
As the darkness of night began to envelop the land, he panicked. He had nothing on him but the clothes he was wearing, and he searched frantically for a place to hide. He came upon a small cave, and after tossing some rocks inside to ensure it was safe, he ventured in. That's when everything started to happen.
A powerful suction pulled him into a dark space where the only thing present was a mysterious tome. He took hold of the book and that had no title. "A Time of Great Change: Heaven and Earth in Transition." But before he could begin reading, a deafening shout echoed through the cave, emanating from a superior being.
He snapped out of his daze and looked around, what he saw was nothing but darkness, his eyes went back upon the book in his hand.
"How do I get out!?"
He flipped through the pages, desperate for an answer. After what felt like an eternity, he felt a burning sensation in his right palm, and a strange character appeared in a language he did not understand. But somehow, he knew exactly what it meant. Focusing on the character, a small crack appeared in front of him, and he walked through it, finding himself back in the same cave.
"No, it can't be!!"
Within the void, he felt as though he had been trapped for centuries, but upon returning, he realized that not even a few seconds had passed. His memory of his time in the void was hazy, and he could not recall anything that had occurred, save for the character on his palm that had now faded.
How did he know that time hasn't passed? A puddle of piss he took earlier was still there in the same place.
Unbeknownst to him, his way of thinking had undergone a radical transformation, evolving from that of a mere mortal from Earth to a hybrid of both worlds. And the eons he spent trapped in that realm had bestowed upon him great advantages.
Each time he utilized the ability, it would reappear.
"Damn..."
He knew not the significance or purpose of the book, but he was certain that anything that could grant him such power must be of great importance. In this realm, even something as simple as treasuring a jade ring could be considered a crime.
His eyes glinted with determination as he focused on his palm, and a small crack opened. He threw the book into the void, closing the crack behind it, before opening it again to reassure himself that it was secure. Now, any valuables he obtained could be safely stored within his "Void Realm."
Unsure of where to go, the young man gazed around, before ultimately choosing a path at random.
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As our young hero wanders through the dense jungle, his mind races with questions and doubts. How did he end up in this realm? What kind of dangers lurked in the shadows? And most importantly, how would he survive?
