In the early morning when the day was still young, a slender and tall figure can already be seen deep within the bamboo forest on the back hill of the Qin family. The figure was moving constantly amidst the bamboo, his hands interweaving and powerful winds from his palms whistling, cutting and tilting the bamboo poles one by one.
Although the sun has just risen, the boy's blue clothes have been soaked by sweat. It's clear that this kind of cultivation has been going on for quite some time.
However, even though he's gasping for breath and his youthful face is bathed in sweat, the boy's eyes are still filled with determination. There is not the slightest intention of pausing for a rest.
As the boy continues his cultivation, two sets of footsteps can be heard approaching from a distance, followed by a voice filled with sarcasm and cynicism, "Brother Qin Ye, you're up very early. Why have you suddenly become this diligent?"
Another voice said, "Heh heh, it's the family's 'Martial Examination' for the younger generation in three days. Perhaps he's afraid of making a fool of himself on the stage, so he's practicing so desperately during this period."
"Humph! Without awakening the Star Soul, no matter how hard you try, trash will always be trash. Do you still he hopes to make it into the top ten in the 'Martial Examination' and stay in the inner clan?"
Hearing the sarcastic comments from the two people nearby, Qin Ye stopped his motions and exhaled a turbid breath. With a calm gaze, he said, "Qin Long, Qin Hu, although my progress in cultivation is slow, at the very least I understand the meaning of effort. Aren't you two people who have already given up on yourselves feeling ashamed while making a fuss here?"
"You!"
Both of their painful spots were hit, and their faces turned red with shame. In reality, both of them were only at the third realm of breathing exercise. They believed that they wouldn't make it into the top ten in the 'Martial Examination', and had indeed given up in their hearts. That's why they found balance from mocking Qin Ye.
However, they didn't expect their plot to backfire, and they were counter-mocked by Qin Ye, who is recognized as a waste in the family. Both of them couldn't help but turn furiously.
Qin Long cursed, "Well done, you piece of trash Qin Ye! When you used to see us two brothers, you would skirt around us with your tail between your legs. We didn't expect that after a few days of cultivation, even though your strength hasn't improved, your courage certainly has."
Qin Hu continued, "That's right. Do you think that after a few days of hard cultivation, your strength can be compared to Qin Yue, who is recognized as the future star of the family? Have you forgotten who you are? Today, my brother and I will use our fists to remind you!"
The threatening words did not affect Qin Ye in the slightest. He stood erect, with a cold smile on his face: "Surpassing Qin Yue is only a matter of time! Indeed, I am no longer the 'me' from before. The 'me' from before was bullied by you in every way, but now, I am going to reclaim everything from the past!"
"Oh, you want to reclaim everything? With what, your pathetic second realm of breathing exercise practice?"
'"Come and test my abilities, then you'll know." Qin Ye took a step forward, his aura intimidating.
Viewing the sharp, knife-like gaze of Qin Ye before them, the bodies of Qin Long and Qin Hu shuddered. The intended movements of their hands paused, since in the past, Qin Ye would be like a mouse seeing a cat in their presence. However, the current Qin Ye, even standing still emanated an intangible pressure which provoked fear and trepidation in them.
"Why has Qin Ye's personality changed so drastically recently? Is this still the timid, pathetic waste we knew?" This question ran in their minds.
Indeed, today's Qin Ye is no longer the 'him' of the past.
The previous Qin Ye, was killed half a month ago by an attacker in black.
And this current Qin Ye, had traversed through time and space to arrive here.
Qin Ye's experience of transmigration is rather peculiar.
He was originally an ordinary human on a planet known as 'Earth'. He was an orphan who was raised in an orphanage, served as a soldier for ten years after coming of age, then retired to work as a clerk in a state-owned enterprise, killing time playing mobile games.
Right before the transmigration, he was attracted by a newly released fantasy themed mobile game. The combat skills and dazzling visual effects in the game deeply enchanted him.
However, after playing for some time, Qin Ye found himself at a disadvantage due to his late entry and lower levels. Always losing more than winning when dueling other players in the game was something he, who was once a distinguished soldier back on Earth, could not tolerate. Thus, gnashing his teeth and stomping his foot, he charged twenty dollars intending to get a game membership. Even though it was only the lowest 'VIP1', compared to an ordinary player, he could still enjoy extra benefits.
But he didn't expect that the moment he clicked to confirm his membership, an anomaly occurred. A powerful white light suddenly burst from the phone screen, blinding him instantly, and then everything went dark.
When he woke up, he found himself in an otherworld named 'Star Continent', and he had become a member of the Qin Family, a leading family in the Purple Cloud City of the Skyflame Dynasty.
To be precise, the soul of Qin Ye had transgressed into the body of 'Qin Ye', whose consciousness had completely disappeared, leaving only his memories.
Having no relatives on Earth, Qin Ye was not bothered about going back, and being a past 'military king', he was used to a life of adventure and battles, so there was no discomfort in transcending into this fantasy world.
But the irony that made Qin Ye wryly smile was that, in this life, he was no longer the invincible 'Military King' of his past life, but a complete martial arts wastrel.
All because his Star Soul had not awakened!
Star Soul is something every person from the Star Continent possesses within their bodies. Located in the Dantian, it may awaken before adulthood. Once awakened, it not only boosts the combat strength of a martial artist but greatly enhances their cultivation speed as well.
However, the chance of a Star Soul awakening is extremely low. Perhaps, only one out of ten people might gain this awakening.
But this is only true for ordinary people. In martial arts families like the Qin Family, the chances of the younger generation's Star Soul awakening could be much higher due to their martial lineage.
So, half a year ago, during the Star Soul test for Qin Family members who had turned fifteen, when everyone found out that Qin Ye's Star Soul had not awakened, they only responded with endless scorn and mockery.
The former Qin Ye, due to this outcome, had become more self-conscious and introverted, thus attracting more ridicule from his clanspeople.
So, when he was mysteriously killed by a man dressed in black at the back mountain of their house three months ago, no one from Qin Family stood out to seek justice for him. The matter was left undisputed.
Only his aunt, driven mad with grief, had been searching everywhere for clues, swearing to avenge Qin Ye. Things only quieted down when Qin Ye bizarrely transmigrated here.
When Qin Ye found out from his aunt's mouth about how 'he' was brutally murdered, he vowed to repay this debt with the murderer's blood.
With keen instincts of a top soldier in his previous life, he sensed that this incident was not as simple as it seemed.
He was just a failure in martial arts, but for some reason, the black-clad man had specifically come to kill him, which was puzzling.
So, Qin Ye decided to unravel this mystery. He may make some discoveries.
"Qin Ye, even though my brother and I are only at the third level of Qi cultivation, we still have more than enough capability to deal with a loser like you who's at the second level," he sneered.
"Three months ago, you survived after being hit by the black-clad man. Now, we want to test just how tough you are." Qin Long coldly laughed, looking at Qin Ye with mockery. He planned to enjoy stepping over Qin Ye today.
"Take this!"
Qin Long and Qin Hu bellowed loudly as they launched their palms together. Even before their palms hit, the gust of their palm wind already lashed Qin Ye's clothes, causing a rattling noise. It was evident that the two of them had put all their strength into this palm attack, intending to take Qin Ye's life. Such a severe strike would crush even stones into powder, let alone a human body like Qin Ye.
On the other hand, Qin Ye seemed as unmovable as a mountain under the harsh palm wind. His backbone was still upright like a pine tree. He watched the palms approach intimidatingly, but at the last moment, his eyes hardened, and his body, ghostly and agile, slid through the slim gap between the two palms.
"What?!"
"He actually dodged it? This loser dodged it?"
Qin Long and Qin Hu yelled in disbelief. But before they could turn around, two even fiercer palm winds whistled from behind them. Right after, a pair of solid palms hit them squarely in the back.
"Thump, thump!"
Accompanied by two agonizing screams, Qin Long and Qin Hu flew out like dogs scrambling for food, landing three meters away. Their teeth shattered on the ground, and before they could utter a word, they violently coughed up a pool of fresh blood. It was clear that they had suffered serious internal injuries.
"You... You actually reached the third level of the Qi Practitioner Stage?" Qin Long and Qin Hu stared in disbelief at Qin Ye, who was standing with his hands clasped behind his back.
"Hmmph! Even though I fought you two at once, you still ended up losing. Wouldn't that make you the real losers here?"
Qin Ye paused for a moment, squinted his eyes and mumbled to himself, "And besides...I, Qin Ye, am not a martial arts failure in the first place."
