I can't keep a low profile when cultivating immortality; the sixth one is actually myself.

A clap of thunder awakens me from my past life, and I realize that this body is my present one.

From the age of three.

During thunderstorms.

Strange scenes would always appear in his mind, fragmented and incomplete.

At first, Toyokawa thought it was a dream and didn't take it seriously.

But as the years went by, he felt more and more that something was wrong with the matter!

Why do those scenes reappear whenever there is thunder?

Why do those scenes appear so real?

Why did those scenes gradually begin to connect with each other?

Only now does Toyokawa fully understand.

It turns out that from beginning to end, those scenes and fragments were not a dream at all!

Rather, they are memories of a past life that originally belonged to oneself but have been sealed away.

On this day, the annual Jingzhe solar term arrived once again on the Tianlong Continent.

Toyokawa is 12 years old.

A thunderous roar awakened all living things that were still dormant in hibernation.

The same thunderclap also completely awakened the long-sealed memories of his past life in Toyokawa's mind.

It turns out that Toyokawa had a past life.

In his previous life, he was a person from another world.

That world is called Blue Star.

There, humanity thrives, technology is advanced, people live in peace and contentment, and the country is harmonious and prosperous.

In his previous life, Toyokawa was named Hao Jian.

At this moment, Toyokawa felt extremely fortunate.

so far so good!

Thankfully, I'm not called that in this life, otherwise I really want to wear it again.

Now, just thinking about that name makes me want to die.

Is he really that despicable? And Hao Jian at that?!

What kind of parents could come up with such a name?

No matter what you call it, it sounds so silly!

Recalling his past life, Toyokawa inexplicably thought: "Holy crap!"

Hao Jian, born on Earth, is a typical office worker.

He was originally a fishing enthusiast.

Because of his old air force background, he later developed a hobby and became fascinated with astronomy.

As the saying goes, if you choose a profession, you must love it.

And so, Hao Jian became the vice president of the Chinese Folk Astronomy Enthusiasts Association.

I enjoy observing the starry sky, especially meteor showers.

October 8, 2023, is the best day for the Astronomical and Meteorological Observatory to predict the Draconid meteor shower.

In order to go to the best observation point, Hao Jian spent half a month's salary to buy a plane ticket and flew abroad.

As fate would have it, the plane encountered a thunderstorm while flying over the central Pacific Ocean.

He plunged headlong into the dark thunderclouds.

Suddenly, lightning flashed across the thunderclouds.

Fortunately, the captain was highly skilled, and the flight was relatively smooth.

Just as they were about to pass through the thunderclouds, there was a sudden crack.

The sound reached the ears of every passenger.

The plane then disintegrated, breaking into two pieces.

In a fleeting glance, Hao Jian saw what appeared to be a meteorite that struck the middle of the plane and passed right through it.

Fortunately, the meteorite was not large; otherwise, all the passengers on the plane would have been killed on the spot.

The two pieces of wreckage swirled and fell amidst the fierce wind and rain.

It eventually fell into some corner of the Pacific Ocean.

Halfway down the plane, Hao Jian lost consciousness due to turbulent airflow.

What Hao Jian didn't notice was that after he lost consciousness, a streak of purple-gold light flashed across the sky.

It silently disappeared into Hao Jian's brow.

When Hao Jian woke up again, he was lying on a beach, being exposed to the scorching sun.

After finally coming to my senses, I discovered that this was actually an island, and it looked to be quite large.

Hao Jian, exhausted, strode into the island's jungle.

We finally found some drinkable fresh water.

After replenishing his body's lost fluids, Hao Jian began to seriously consider what to do next.

Eating, drinking, defecating, sleeping, clothing, food, housing, transportation, entertainment, and most importantly, calling for help.

Sigh, forget about entertainment!

Right now, eating and drinking are the most important things, so let's find something to eat first.

After searching around, I only found some coconut trees, banana trees, and some tropical fruits that I could eat; nothing else.

Having no other choice, Hao Jian ate some simple fruit to fill his stomach before heading back to the beach.

He started digging in the sand with his hands and eventually dug out a big 'SOS'.

After finishing, they found a lot of brightly colored leaves and scattered them evenly in the dent to make it more eye-catching.

Then it's up to fate.

Day 1: Eat fruit, drink water, watch the sea...

The next day, we ate fruit, drank water, and looked at the sea...

Day three, day four...

Ugh, I'm so bored, someone save me!

Why is it all water? It's just water, nothing but water. Can we get a boat?

On the fifth night, a dazzling light streaked across the sky—it was a shooting star!

Hmm? Could it be the Draconid meteor shower?

Hao Jian immediately ran to a high place and gazed intently at the starry sky.

A shooting star streaked across the sky, and Hao Jian immediately knelt down in awe.

"Shooting star in the sky, I make a wish to you, please help me!"

However, one, two, three.

Like a shooting star that appears only briefly, it vanishes without a trace.

Then came the monotonous survival on the desert island.

Day after day, month after month, the cycle repeats itself.

Hao Jian transformed himself from a modern person into a savage.

They also tried to build a raft to save themselves, but it was to no avail.

This is the Pacific Ocean. What use is a raft? It won't even drift ten miles.

Five years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Five years later, Hao Jian became withdrawn and despondent!

Prolonged loneliness can drive a person mad.

No one spoke or chatted; even Hao Jian himself had almost forgotten how to speak.

If it weren't for my frequent self-talk, I probably wouldn't know how to express myself now.

Looking around, there was nothing but the boundless sea.

There was only one person and one island.

……

One night, Hao Jian gazed at the starry sky, focusing on the direction of the Draco constellation.

Everything began with it, and everything will end with it.

So Hao Jian took a leap, fell off the cliff, and ended this damned loneliness.

Then, I was reborn from another world!

What's going on? What's happening? This has no reason at all!

Moreover, what's wrong with this world? Is it really that fantastical?

Am I the man destined by heaven, favored by the stars?

After Toyokawa realized his past life, he understood everything.

From this moment on, his fate will be different, and he can never go back.

Ugh, this is so confusing! Who am I right now?

The more I think about it, the more conflicted I become; the more conflicted I become, the more I think about it.

As I pondered, a verse from my past life inexplicably came to mind.

"The tide comes in on the Qiantang River, and only today do I realize who I am."

The verse was written by Master Zhishen before his death in the classic novel "Water Margin," which he had read in a previous life.

At this moment, he felt a strange sense of resonance.

Yes, only today do I realize who I am!

Whether it's the me of my past life or the me of this life, I am still me.

Why should I bother with who I am?

Who I am is something only I can decide.

And I am just the same soul, experiencing two lifetimes in different worlds.

In a moment of enlightenment, Toyokawa finally accepted his past and present lives in his heart.

But I'm so angry!

I've read so many online novels before, where people time-travel and it's all over in an instant.

Why did it take five years of preparation before I even got here?

And who understands those five years?

How did he get through it?

Until the very last moment, he endured the torment of loneliness and despair.

So he vowed never to experience that feeling of loneliness again in this lifetime.

He wants to start his own wonderful life in this new world.

I will not let down my family, nor my beloved! I will not waste my youth, nor betray the path I believe in!

And this world is so amazing, it's actually possible to cultivate immortality!

This is the world that countless avid readers of cultivation novels have been dreaming of.

And Toyokawa actually started his career in such a world.

"Then I won't hold back. I want to become the man standing at the top of the world!"

"Yes, it's decided. I want to cultivate immortality, achieve eternal life, and live happily, but I refuse to be forever trapped in loneliness!"

With the awakening of his past life memories, Toyokawa's mind and personality suddenly became mature and steady.

They say they want to cultivate immortality, but they are currently in the mortal world and have no way to do so.

For now, all we can do is read more books and learn more about the world before making any decisions.

Six months ago, the Dafeng Dynasty held its triennial national provincial examination.

Toyokawa also participated in this state examination.

When the results of the state examination were announced, Toyokawa ranked first.

He won the title of Jieyuan in one fell swoop.

Therefore, Toyokawa planned to take advantage of the situation and establish his own government in Qingzhou City in preparation for the imperial examination in the capital the following year.

Then he found his second uncle who had accompanied him to Qingzhou City to participate in the state examination.

After discussing it, the two sent a letter home to their hometown of Qingxi.

What followed was a long wait.

Now, Toyokawa has fully awakened to his memories of his past life.

But life goes on as usual.

Half a month later, Fengchuan's father, Fengyang, finally arrived in Qingzhou City with his family.

Fengchuan and his second uncle Fengpei arrived at the city gate early and waited.

When he saw his father driving the carriage in the distance, Toyokawa went to greet him.

"Father, Mother, Second Aunt, we've been waiting for you!" Fengchuan said with a smile.

"Chuan'er, come here quickly, let me see you."

"Yes, my Chuan'er has grown up, become a grown man, and accomplished..."

Mother Zhou pulled Fengchuan close, speaking lovingly, her eyes slightly red.

"Hehe, Mother, you're still the same as before, you haven't changed at all! You're still so young and beautiful!"

Toyokawa enjoyed his mother's loving care and complimented her.

"Oh my, Chuan'er, when did you become so eloquent?"

Her little mouth was as sweet as if it had been coated with honey!

Does she only care about her mother and not about me, her second aunt?

Not only did they not say anything nice, but they didn't even bother to say hello?

My second aunt teased me with a touch of arrogance.

"Hehe, what are you saying, Auntie?"

My second aunt is naturally beautiful, as gorgeous as a flower!

Everyone says my second uncle has good taste, marrying a beautiful and intelligent woman!

They said you were a beautiful flower, but you ended up being eaten by a pig!

Fengchuan picked up where his second aunt left off.

"Oh dear, look at what Chuan'er said, even your second aunt is a little embarrassed."

But the smile on her aunt's face was impossible to hide.

"What is this nonsense?

What does it mean when a beautiful flower is ruined by a pig?

Who's gossiping behind my back...?

At this moment, the second uncle took over the conversation, saying somewhat indignantly.

"Alright, now's not the time for rambling. Let's go into town and see the new house!"

Feng Yang stepped in to smooth things over.

“Alright, Father, let’s head into town now. Uncle went to great lengths to find a good new house,” Fengchuan said.

"Hehe, it's alright."

He passed the provincial examination in Chuanzhou with the highest score and is now a successful candidate in the provincial examination.

If I take the imperial examination next year, I will surely pass with flying colors again.

Even becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination is not a difficult task.

"For future convenience, we need a decent house, don't we?" Uncle Er didn't take credit.

The family chatted and laughed as the carriage entered the city and traveled for more than an hour through the bustling streets before finally arriving at the gate of their residence.

"The plaque hasn't been hung on the gate yet. We're waiting for you, Father, to arrive before we hang it," Toyokawa said.

Feng Yang looked around in front of the gate for a moment, then said confidently, "Okay, let's choose an auspicious day and get things done."

March 8th is an auspicious day for moving into a new house.

On this day, the entire Feng family gathered at the gate, with long strings of firecrackers hanging on both sides of the gate.

A plaque hung above the main gate, covered with a red cloth.

When the auspicious time arrived, Feng Yang took the opportunity to pull down the red cloth, revealing the plaque.

The plaque bears the two characters "Feng Mansion," which are simple, grand, solemn, and dignified.

The servants on either side of the gate also lit firecrackers, which crackled and popped.

This signifies that from this day forward, Toyokawa is officially established as a prefecture.

The neighbors all came to congratulate him.

Feng Yang politely welcomed everyone into his house, where a banquet was prepared to entertain the guests.

After the banquet, the Feng family officially settled down in Qingzhou Prefecture.

Life returned to normal, and Toyokawa continued to quietly explore the place his heart longed for.

At that very moment, a major event was also taking place in the cultivation world.

The annual Grand Ceremony for Ferrying Immortals, held once every 60 years, has quietly arrived.

The sacred mountains and blessed lands, usually shrouded in clouds and mist, have all opened up a deep passageway.

One after another, cultivators dressed in immortal robes and Taoist robes emerged from the various immortal mountains and came to the mortal world.