Awakening of the Immortal Path
The rain poured relentlessly over the bustling city of Azure Peak, washing away the grime and leaving the streets shimmering under the neon lights. Amidst the crowded alleys and towering skyscrapers, a young man named Li Wei hurried through the crowd, clutching a mysterious, ancient pendant tightly in his hand.
For years, Li Wei had lived an ordinary life — a struggling university student burdened by debts and disappointment. But tonight, everything was about to change.
He stepped into the dimly lit room of his small apartment, soaked to the bone. Just as he shut the door, the pendant around his neck pulsed with a strange warmth. Before he could react, a cold voice echoed inside his mind.
"System Activated. Welcome, Host."
Li Wei froze. "W-What? Who said that?!"
"You have been selected to walk the path of immortality. The Cultivation System has been bound to your soul. Commencing spiritual awakening."
Suddenly, a wave of heat surged through his body. He collapsed to the floor, gasping, as thousands of strange symbols flooded his mind. His heart pounded wildly. His bones ached, his blood boiled, and yet… he felt stronger.
When the pain subsided, a translucent screen appeared before his eyes.