CHAPTER 1 — The Last Night of Li WeiDrip… drip… drip… The rain pounded the mountainside, drowning out all hope. The mingling scent of blood and wet earth filled the air. Crackle… hiss… thud! Broken armor lay scattered like discarded dreams. Lightning slashed across the stormy sky, casting crimson and azure hues onto the desolation. The world felt as if it were taking its final bow.Amidst the heap of fallen bodies stood Li Wei, a man transformed. His hair sparkled silver-gray despite his youth; his skin, pale and etched with lines of accelerated aging. He gasped, each breath a struggle, as steam curled from his skin. A faint mark of an ancient god burned on his chest. Behind him, the ruined temple quaked with echoes of his victory; he had cleared the Ruins of the Ancient God. But now, his strength waned. His sword clattered to the ground, a final farewell. Clang! He fell to one knee, panting, as thunder rolled ominously overhead. His eyes, calm yet tormented, fixed on the swirling li

CHAPTER 3: The Fight Before the DescentBAM!The wooden door exploded open, like a tempest had kicked it in. The hinges shrieked. Thud… crack! The sound ricocheted off the cramped apartment walls, rolling like a thunderclap that lingered stubbornly.Li Wei remained unfazed at first.He turned his head slowly, calmness radiating in a stormy moment.The chipped coffee cup in his grip shivered slightly. Clink… drip… A dark droplet slipped down, hitting the floor with a soft tap echoing louder than it should.The air thickened, tension like a drawn bowstring.At the doorway stood Li Xue, hair askew, cheeks flushed, eyes aflame. Her chest rose and fell in rapid succession. Hhh… hhh…Barefoot and clad in an oversized shirt, she radiated pure frustration.Li Xue.Li Wei's little sister.She looked younger than he remembered, soft skin, cheeks still blooming with teenage stubbornness. But that storm brewing in her eyes? He recognized it. He had seen it before, the tempest that once consumed t

CHAPTER 5 — The Choice HallThud... thud... crackle... hiss...Echoes of Li Wei’s footsteps danced through the expansive golden hall. With each measured step, his shadow lengthened behind him, a silent companion in darkness. Screens sprawled across the walls, a dazzling duo of luminous pillars, illuminating the space. The air hummed softly, enveloping the hall in a melody both sacred and surreal.Each towering screen loomed nearly fifteen feet high, displaying a ballet of glowing character cards. They twirled gracefully, as if infused with a spirit of their own. Fwhmmm... buzz... beep... Some depicted warriors wielding swords as long as their bodies; others showcased hunters drawing bows, arrows shimmering with silver light. Mages brandished staves, assassins shrouded in shadow, and knights gleamed in armor, reflecting the hall’s golden glow.Li Wei paused, tilting his head back to absorb the spectacle. His breath crested slowly. Hmm... ahh...“The Choice Hall,” he murmured, captivate

CHAPTER 7 — The Forgotten Realm of GodsBoom… crackle… hiss…The air ripped as if torn from a tapestry. Li Wei plunged into the Forgotten Realm of Gods. His feet struck the ground with a dull thud. The earth was cold and fractured, littered with ruins and stones that resembled skeletal remains.He surveyed his surroundings. Above, a dark gray sky loomed while the wind tossed gritty dust that nipped at his skin. Ruins sprawled endlessly—shattered buildings, fallen temples, and broken walls. The scent of smoke and aged decay clung to the air.This land was a graveyard for countless monsters. Mindless, they roamed, driven solely by ravenous hunger.Li Wei squinted. “Hmph…” His breath hissed like a warning. Caution was paramount; these monsters didn’t just kill—they devoured souls and siphoned years from life. Each moment here could signal the end.Boom… a distant explosion reverberated. A fading scream echoed—sharp and haunting.He adjusted his cloak and began to stride forward. Crunch…

CHAPTER 9 Agility Is LifeLinda stood there for a while, her eyes staring at the spot where Li Wei had vanished. The air around her was heavy, and she could still feel the slight pressure of his presence a few seconds ago. Now it was gone, completely gone, like a puff of smoke carried away by the wind. Whooshhh. She frowned and looked at her a few times. "He's gone... just like that?" She said softly, the words almost quivering off her lips.The assassin of her group made a small tch sound through his teeth. That guy, hmm, he just disappeared like mist. Didn't even take a step or sound, pfft, crazy. He scratched his head and glanced around. The grass swayed gently in the cool breeze, and the sky above Leaf Town was grey and cloudy, as if it didn't want to shine for anyone.Linda let out a long breath. After a brief pause, she said, "We can't stay out here any longer." "It's too dangerous. We already died once. If we die again, our life span will be lost forever.The little healer girl