Chapter no.1 Prologue

Author's Note:

Before we begin, I'd like to share a few key points about this fanfic:

1. Crossover Elements: This work is a crossover involving "Tales of Demons and Gods" — where the majority of the story is set — and another Xianxia, "Cultivation! I Can Augment My Statuses to Unlimited Duration." The main character (MC) uses a system from the latter.

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2. Original Character: The MC is an OC who is unaware that he has transmigrated into the world of "Tales of Demons and Gods." He perceives it as a completely new universe.

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3. First Novel Attempt: This is my first attempt at writing a novel so don't expect much.

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"My head!" The pain was the first thing Lin Lingtian became aware of after regaining consciousness. It felt as though his skull had been the target of a donkey's kick, and the intensity suggested it might have even been deformed.

He struggled to open his eyes, finding himself shrouded in darkness. The throbbing in his head caused him to grimace, but he forced his eyes open to survey his surroundings. He was in an alleyway, and from the color of the sky, it appeared to be evening.

The smell of damp mold and mud mixed with the sensation of a cold, wet floor created a decidedly uncomfortable atmosphere. Despite this, Lin Lingtian tried to recall the events that had led to his current predicament. He wasn't a regular drinker—only partaking in alcohol during special occasions—and he couldn't remember attending any parties recently. So why did he feel like he was waking up with a massive hangover?

Suddenly, a sharp pain lanced through his mind, as if his intracranial pressure had surged. Accompanied by a sensation that his brain might explode, a torrent of unfamiliar memories from someone else's life flashed before his eyes like scenes from a movie.

Overwhelmed, Lin Lingtian's legs buckled. His eyes rolled back, and he fainted once again.

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[ Lin Lingtian's Memories ]

My name is Lin Lingtian, but everyone called me "Xiao Lin" or "Little Lin."

I was an orphan—nothing special, really, in Glory City.

Here, demon beasts frequently attacked, leaving many children orphaned as their parents fell in the ongoing battle against these ferocious creatures.

The matron of the orphanage would often remind us that Glory City was humanity's last bastion against the demon beasts.

Unlike the other orphans, I was born with a slightly stronger physique and often helped around the orphanage. At three years old, I was adopted by the Sacred Family. However, when it was discovered that I possessed a red soul realm, I was demoted to a servant.

For ten years, I endured mockery and ridicule from everyone: fellow servants, members of the Sacred Family, all. Those servants who also had a red soul realm either perished from the abuse or took their own lives to escape the torment. Yet, fearing death and believing my life amounted to nothing more than a grain of sand in the vast universe, I persevered. I remained silent when mocked, passive when struck, and secretly saved every coin I could to buy my freedom and join the Holy Orchid Institute to make something of myself.

I took on extra jobs in the library, horse stables, and even cleaning bathrooms. I trained in secret each night until my body reached its limits. After ten years, I had saved enough money to buy myself out of servitude and had achieved a two-star bronze rank as a fighter.

When I presented the money to Elder Shen Ming, the head of the Sacred Family, his reaction was fury.

"How dare you? A mere servant who has lived under my roof thinks he can leave my family? You are courting death," he roared.

With a swift motion, he injected soul force into my dantian, causing my soul realm to shatter. I was then cast out of the Sacred Family and found myself slumped in an alley, consumed by nothing but hatred and resentment. As the darkness took me, all I could do was shout at the heavens, questioning the fairness of my fate and why the Sacred Family could not suffer instead.

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In a daze, Lin Lingtian slowly opened his eyes.

Did I... transmigrate?

Then he remembered he had been playing Skyrim when smoke started billowing from the gaming capsule. As he tried to escape, dizziness and darkness clouded his vision. Sigh, looks like I died from carbon dioxide poisoning.

Now, with his memories intact, Lin Lingtian had a basic understanding of this new world. The original owner of this body had endured ten years of ridicule and abuse with patience. As Lin Lingtian lay there, staring at the night sky, a thought crossed his mind to lighten his mood.

Hahaha, I've transmigrated, so I must have a Golden Finger.

"Status," Lin Lingtian said with an amused smile. To his surprise, a translucent blue screen appeared before his eyes.

[ Name: Lin Lingtian ]

[ Age: 13 ]

[ Race: Human ]

[ Spiritualist Rank: White Mortal ]

[ Fighter Rank: 2 Star Bronze Rank ]

[ Health: 70/200 ]

[ Stamina: 92/160 ]

[ Strength: 2 ]

[ Speed: 2 ]

[ Soul Realm: Orange Soul Realm ]

[ Soul Attribute: Attributeless ]

[ Soul Form: Yin Wooden Lotus ]

[ Law: ------- ]

[ Soul Force: 59 ]

[ Cultivation Technique: ------- ]

[ Skill: Appraisal Level 1 ]

[ Positive Status: None ]

[ Negative Status: Heart Demon Soul Contract, Intermediate Injury, Hunger ]

[ Heart Demon Soul Contract: Binds a soul to the body which had formed a Heart Demon out of Resentment and Hatred, Causes Soul to be bound to corpse and due to the resentment and hatred of the owner, the new soul must fulfill the wishes of the previous owner.

  - (•) Destroy the Sacred Family

  - (•) Court the one in Lin's heart

  - Duration: ??? ]

[ Intermediate Injury: All attributes reduced by 20%, Duration: 72 hours ] (+ - )

[ Hunger: Reduces Stamina per hour ] (+ - )

No way—he actually had a system!

Curious, Lin pushed the plus button next to [Intermediate Injury] and watched as the duration increased. Now he had a rough understanding of what his system could do: he could change the duration of a status condition. Pushing the minus button, the status [Intermediate Injury] disappeared. Although his health didn't fully recover, he felt his body relax. He could move freely, no longer restricted by his injuries.

Glancing at the broken pieces of a mirror beside him, he saw a 13-year-old face staring back. With dirty blonde hair bordering on platinum and greenish-blue, gem-like eyes, he looked quite handsome. The bruises he had were gone.

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Author's Note: This is Lin Lingtian.

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He scrutinized the negative status: [Heart Demon Soul Contract].

After reviewing it, Lin concluded that this status must remain; his soul was bound to the corpse of Lin Lingtian, and the consequences of tampering with this status were unknown.

Deciding it was best left untouched—even if it meant becoming enemies with the Sacred Family—he resolved not to antagonize them at his current pitiful level of strength.

Only when he grew stronger would he fulfill the desires of the previous body's owner. But the lingering question that left him confused was.

"Who was Lin's love?"