A passing traveler through the heavens

[Brain storage location...]

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Night falls…

Ji Lin stood quietly on the rooftop, his gaze fixed on the dazzling lights of the bustling city in the distance.

His lips curled up slightly, revealing a helpless and bitter smile.

"This is so incredibly boring..." he murmured softly, as if speaking to himself, and also to the world.

When he first stepped onto this rooftop, he was filled with fear and unease, but now, that feeling of loneliness at the top has gradually disappeared.

Ji Lin couldn't help but recall the various pressures and exhaustion he had experienced in the past. The mountain of work, the disputes in interpersonal relationships, and the unspeakable pain deep in his heart all made him feel powerless to bear it.

All of this seemed dull and tedious. Standing here, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the city, he suddenly felt that everything had become so distant and unfamiliar.

“It used to feel so high up here…” Ji Lin murmured to himself, seemingly trying to find an answer.

Perhaps it was because he had experienced so much that his fear of heights was gradually worn away by time and life; or perhaps it was because his inner exhaustion had surpassed any external fear.

Ji Lin's body plummeted like a kite with a broken string, the wind whistling past his ears, but his thoughts became clearer and clearer.

At that moment, he seemed to see his entire life flashing before his eyes.

Just then, a dazzling shooting star streaked across the night sky, hurtling straight towards Ji Lin like lightning. Before he could react, everything went black, and his consciousness began to fade...

After an unknown amount of time, Ji Lin slowly opened his eyes and found himself in a mysterious and unfamiliar place. He was surrounded by a lush forest, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

He rubbed his eyes, trying to recall what had happened, but all he could think of was the shooting star and the moment before he lost consciousness.

"Where am I?" Ji Lin muttered to himself, looking around. He found that he had no obvious injuries, but felt a little dizzy.

Just then, a "ding" sounded in Ji Lin's mind.

"The All-Heavens Sign-in System has been successfully bound! Please check your newbie gift pack."

"System..."

Ji Lin thought to himself, "I jumped off the rooftop, and not only did I survive, I also gained a cheat system. It's truly like 'a small knife pulling a butt—it opened my eyes.'"

Despite his complaints, Ji Lin began to check what was in the newbie gift pack…

A light screen floated before them, displaying three items with descriptions beside them.

1. Portable Space: This space is infinitely large and can store an unlimited number of items except for living beings. It also has the function of freezing time. The state of an item when it is stored is the same as its state when it is retrieved.

Second, the Multiverse Identity Card. This card will automatically generate character information and relationships for the host in the current world and transmit them into the host's mind. However, the identity provided by the Multiverse Identity Card is random, ranging from protagonists of worlds of kings and generals to ordinary peddlers and passersby.

Third, optimize physique once. This gift pack can improve the host's physical condition to the peak of humanity and enable the host's existing power to adapt indiscriminately in all the heavens and myriad worlds.

After reading the introduction to the newbie gift pack, Ji Lin claimed it. Soon after, he felt his body brimming with power, and then he became aware of the information transmitted by the system in his mind.

"The Eight Faces of the Heavenly Dragon - Homeless Orphans"

"Goodness, both parents are dead at the start."

"We have detected that the host has claimed the newbie gift pack. Would you like to sign in?"

"System, what functions do you have?"

Ji Lin was a seasoned online novel reader, but he still had to ask the questions; there was no rush to sign in. After all, the procedures still needed to be followed.

"Ding! This system is called the All-Heavens Sign-in System. It can lead the host to appreciate the beautiful scenery of all the worlds and planes. In addition, the system will issue a task for each plane."

"Only by completing the system tasks in this dimension can one enter the next dimension."

"The host can sign in once in each plane, but the items and abilities obtained from signing in can only be used in the current plane. They will be automatically lost when leaving the plane."

"However, any items, skills, etc., obtained by the host through the use of daily sign-in rewards can become the host's permanent possessions..."

Listening to the system's mechanical response, Ji Lin understood the system's check-in function.

This means that you can sign in once in any dimension. If you gain the ability to remember everything you see by signing in, then you will have any knowledge gained through that ability forever.

"The myriad worlds are truly magnificent. My life will never be boring again."

"A traveler across multiple planes, that sounds pretty good."

After a brief introduction, the All-Heavens Sign-in System is like an artificial intelligence, answering every question.

Ji Lin also learned where he was now through inquiries.

Ji Lin is currently located at the foot of Leigu Mountain in the Tianlong Babu section, which is the same place where Wu Yazi, the newbie deluxe gift pack for Xu Zhu, was located in the original novel.

Furthermore, the mission of this dimension is "to become the greatest in the world." This "greatest in the world" system also specifies that it refers to the younger generation. People like Wu Yazi, the Sweeping Monk, and the Heavenly Child Granny are not included…

The reward for checking in is a feature called "Twice the Effort with Half the Effort." This feature makes it easy for the host to complete tasks, such as practicing martial arts, studying, or finding treasures, etc.

After emerging from the woods, Ji Lin came to a mountain path. Following the path, an old man and a chessboard came into view.

This old man was Su Xinghe, a disciple of Wuyazi and known as the Congbian Master.

"This junior pays his respects to Master Congbian. I have come here specifically to solve the Zhenlong Chess Game."

Mr. Congbian remained silent, simply observing the young man before him. He sensed that the boy possessed no martial arts skills. He was also puzzled as to where the boy had learned of the Zhenlong Chess Game, given that it had only recently been created by Wuyazi.

Mr. Congbian didn't think much of it, simply considering him a destined person sent by heaven. After all, this intricate chess game contained countless variations and couldn't be solved easily.

Mr. Congbian gently raised his hand and gestured for them to proceed.

Ji Lin slowly stepped forward and began to examine the chessboard. He saw that the board was already filled with chess pieces. He then recalled that the game was described in the novel as a life-or-death puzzle, unsolved for decades. Many Go masters had come to challenge it, but all had fallen into its trap, either dying from vomiting blood or losing their minds. Later, the puzzle was solved by Xu Zhu and others.

Through the system's optimization of his physique, Ji Lin's memory was also greatly enhanced. He quickly recalled the solution to the Zhenlong Chess Game.

"Put yourself in a desperate situation, and you will survive. Or you're courting death..."

"Only by giving up can you gain..."

Ji Lin picked up a chess piece and slowly placed it down. Looking at the direction Ji Lin placed the piece, Mr. Congbian's eyes gleamed, as if he had never imagined there was such a way to solve this chess game.

"Good, good. People in the world are unwilling to easily let go of what they already have, but you do the opposite..."

“You have solved this puzzle. There is someone waiting for you in the stone gate behind me. Go ahead.”

After bowing respectfully, Ji Lin headed towards the cave.

Watching Ji Lin's retreating figure, the inexplicable feeling in Mr. Congbian's heart grew stronger. He pondered to himself, "Could it be that Ji Lin was truly sent by Heaven to lend my master a helping hand?"

Thinking of this, Mr. Congbian couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement and anticipation. So, he decided to temporarily set aside his distractions and refocus his attention on the chessboard before him.

At that moment, Ji Lin, who had just entered the cave, soon noticed a stone platform not far ahead. On the platform sat an old man. This old man wore a long white robe, his posture upright like a pine tree, exuding an elegant and refined air. Although the years had etched deep and shallow marks on his face, his eyes remained as bright as stars, revealing a transcendent and wise light.

"No wonder he's the number one scumbag of the Xiaoyao Sect. Even though Wuyazi is old and badly injured, he can still be so handsome."

Ji Lin sighed inwardly, then walked up to the old man and bowed respectfully. "Junior Ji Lin has solved the Precious Chess Game and has come to pay my respects to Senior."

Wu Yazi looked at Ji Lin, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. He nodded slightly, indicating his approval of Ji Lin.

After all, thanks to the system's optimization, Ji Lin's appearance was transformed into a handsome face, just like the reader's. This perfectly fits the Free and Unfettered Sect's standard of only accepting good-looking men and women.

Immediately afterwards, Wu Yazi slightly bent his hands, and powerful internal energy surged from his palms, forming an invisible stream of energy that slowly drew Ji Lin to his front.

Ji Lin felt a powerful force tightly enveloping him, his body involuntarily floating forward. When he arrived in front of Wu Yazi, the two stood face to face, their eyes meeting.

Wu Yazi took a deep breath, then extended both palms to face Ji Lin. In an instant, a surge of internal energy erupted from Wu Yazi's palms like a tidal wave, continuously flowing into Ji Lin's body. This internal energy was extremely vast, seemingly inexhaustible, and frantically surged into Ji Lin's meridians.

Ji Lin felt a surge of excitement upon sensing this powerful internal force. He knew that this was Wu Yazi imparting his full power to him. He dared not be negligent in the slightest, concentrating intently on guiding this energy to flow within his body, striving to integrate it into his own being.

As time passed, Ji Lin's body gradually adapted to this powerful energy. He felt his meridians becoming increasingly full, and his body becoming lighter and more agile. Wu Yazi, meanwhile, silently observed Ji Lin's reactions, adjusting the intensity of his internal energy output as needed.

During this process, the surrounding air seemed to be stirred by this powerful internal force, forming subtle vortexes. The entire space was filled with a mysterious and majestic aura, as if witnessing the birth of a great legacy.

After the transfer of power was completed, Wu Yazi seemed to have aged considerably in an instant.

He gave Ji Lin a deep look, a hint of relief and understanding flashing in his eyes. He slowly took out a gemstone ring and a yellowed painting from his pocket. He carefully handed them to Ji Lin.

Wu Yazi's voice became low and solemn, just like when he was entrusting his affairs to Xu Zhu in the original story: "Ji Lin, this ring is the token of the leader of the Xiaoyao Sect. With it, you can take control of the entire Xiaoyao Sect. And the person depicted in this painting is my most beloved. Find her in Wuliang Mountain in Dali, and she can teach you the martial arts of the Xiaoyao Sect..."

"And also to avenge me, to personally kill Ding Chunqiu, that traitor who betrayed his master and ancestors."

Ji Lin listened quietly to Wu Yazi's last words, his eyes firm and focused. When Wu Yazi finished speaking his last sentence, he lost all life and sat dead on the stone platform.

Ji Lin felt the surging internal energy within him, his face radiating unprecedented confidence. He knew that this powerful force not only represented Wu Yazi's legacy but also served as the driving force for his future progress.

Then, Ji Lin stepped out of the cave. Sunlight, like a golden rain of arrows, fell on his face, making him radiant. He basked in the warm sunlight, feeling the vitality and energy of the mountain forest.

The Ji Lin of today is no longer the boy who jumped off the rooftop because life was so boring. Filled with hope for the future, he embarked on his own interdimensional journey. Behind him lies the beginning of a legend, a new chapter in his life…