Two mysterious figures stood far apart on a vast, snow-covered mountain—one a young man, the other an old man.

  The young man activated the Mudhara Qi Technique, and a red aura enveloped his legs. His speed and strength surged instantly, allowing him to dash toward the old man in the blink of an eye.

  Midway, he activated the Anahata Qi Technique—a green aura emerged from his heart and spread over his hands. This technique allowed him to inflict spiritual damage. As he reached the old man, he threw a punch aimed directly at him.

  However, before the blow could nd, the old man raised his hand and effortlessly stopped the attack. His eyes glowed with a deep purple hue. He was using the Ajna Qi Technique, a skill that granted its user a brief glimpse into the future.

  The young man's heart pounded in his chest as he recognized the ability. He clenched his fists, trying to suppress his anxiety, and unched another attack. But before he could strike, the old man activated the Manipura Qi Technique. A yellow aura surged from his lower abdomen to his hand, condensing into an energy cannon. With a swift motion, he unleashed a devastating bst at the young man.

  The young man barely had time to react, but his instincts took over. He raised his hands, still coated in the green aura of the Anahata technique, and managed to block the attack.

  A smirk appeared on his face.

  "Heh… Old man, I see you're using the Ajna Qi Technique. And I survived your aura cannon. That means you had to use two techniques against me." His voice carried excitement. "Looks like I'm finally strong enough to push you to the edge. Now tell me your name, old man!"

  The old man stroked his beard, his expression calm and indifferent.

  "You may be capable, but you're still far too weak to know my name," he said before turning and walking away.

  The young man's hands trembled as he watched the old man’s retreating figure. His eyes darkened with determination.

  "I've suffered too much to get here… You have to teach me the Fifth Qi Technique!" he muttered under his breath.

  Without hesitation, he lunged forward, channeling his green aura for another attack aimed at the old man’s back. But before his strike could nd, the old man vanished, his body surrounded by a red aura. He reappeared midair, far above.

  The next moment, the old man unleashed a relentless barrage of Manipura Aura Cannons—one after another, a hundred consecutive bsts rained down. Snow and dust erupted into the sky, bnketing the battlefield in a thick fog.

  When the old man ceased his attack, he raised his palm and fired a final aura cannon at the ground, dispersing the fog instantly.

  Through the clearing mist, the young man still stood. Barely.

  His entire body was covered in wounds. Blood dripped from deep gashes, soaking into the snow beneath him. One arm hung limp and broken, while the other flickered with faint traces of green aura. He struggled to breathe, his chest rising and falling unevenly. One of his legs was shattered, leaving him barely able to stand. His right eye was swollen shut, while his left stared at the ground, unfocused.

  The old man looked down at him, unimpressed.

  "Boy… You’ve only learned Qi Techniques. If you truly wish to defeat me, you must master them at their core." His voice was cold, his eyes filled with disdain. "You aura users think you're special, but you're nothing more than insects, scurrying around in search of recognition."

  His gaze sharpened.

  "Even the Five Great Cns—the strongest Qi users in existence—do not consider you lowly aura users worthy of their attention. I’ll spare your life, not because of mercy, but because you’re not even worth dirtying my hands. I have more important matters to attend to."

  The young man didn’t hear his words. He barely registered anything anymore. But when he lifted his head and met the old man's gaze, something snapped inside him.

  The old man's eyes were filled with disgust.

  The young man's fading green aura suddenly fred up again. He clenched his teeth, using every ounce of strength he had left. He activated Mudhara Qi Technique on his unbroken leg and unched himself forward for one final attack.

  But before he could reach his target—

  BOOM!

  The old man fired an Aura Cannon directly at him.

  The force sent the young man flying off the mountain’s edge, plunging into the deep valley below.

  ---

  Two Years Ago

  A graduation ceremony was in progress at a prestigious high school. The rge hall was packed with students, all gathered for their final moments together before setting off on different paths.

  At the podium, the school council president, Li Wang, was delivering a speech.

  She was sixteen years old, a girl with a curvy figure, fair skin, deep blue eyes, and long bck hair that flowed freely. She wore a white short-sleeved blouse, a blue skirt, and a neatly tied school tie, with the Council President badge pinned to her chest.

  "To all the students gathered here, thank you for your cooperation and support throughout these years," she said, her voice filled with warmth. "We've created the best memories of our lives together. From tomorrow, we will walk different paths, each with new challenges and opportunities."

  She paused, smiling.

  "This school has given us knowledge and experiences that we must use to make our country proud. And most importantly—live your life with happiness!"

  As soon as she finished, the entire hall erupted into cheers. Students stood and appuded, celebrating their final day together.

  After stepping off the stage, Li Wang made her way toward the school’s main gate. Along the way, several girls stopped her to take pictures for memories. She happily posed with them before finally reaching the exit, where a young man was waiting for her.

  His name was Xu Wang.

  He stood at 5'9", with a slender build, curly hair, and bck eyes. His fair skin glowed under the sun.

  When Li Wang saw him, she waved excitedly. "Xu Wang!"

  He smiled and waved back as she ran up to him. They walked together, side by side, heading home.

  But the moment they stepped past the school gate—

  Everything changed.

  The air shifted. The surroundings warped and twisted.

  When their vision cleared, they were no longer in the familiar streets of their city. Instead, they found themselves standing in a completely different world—one filled with breathtaking ndscapes, ancient architecture, and an eerie sense of mystery.

  Li Wang’s face turned pale. She clutched Xu Wang’s sleeve.

  "Xu… where are we?" she whispered.

  Xu Wang shook his head, equally confused.

  "I… I don’t know."

  A man wearing a long robe and pants walked past them. Xu Wang hurriedly approached him.

  "Excuse me, sir! We’re lost. Can you tell us where we are?"

  The man turned to them. His lips moved, but the words that came out were completely unintelligible.

  (System Instaltion Pending...)

  The stranger continued speaking in his bizarre nguage, his face turning more serious. Xu Wang frowned, then hesitantly asked, "Do you speak English?"

  The moment he said that, the stranger's expression changed dramatically.

  He shouted something, and within seconds, two heavily armed soldiers rushed toward them.

  Before they could react, the soldiers pointed their energy-infused spears at them.

  Xu Wang and Li Wang were arrested on the spot.

  They were taken before a terrifying man—a figure whose mere presence radiated overwhelming power and authority.

  He was Zhu Sun, the leader of the Sun Cn.

  (System Instaltion Complete.)O

  the other world Language Installed.

  Both Summoners Can Now Speak & Understand This World’s Language.

  Waiting to Be Chosen as a Pyer…

  Awaiting Heavenly Sponsorship…

  A Private Window Will Appear Upon Receiving Sponsorship.

  Entertain Them to Earn Greater Rewards.

  Thank You.

  To be continued...