Mythological Summoning

"Gan Yue Kingdom... the exiled Prince Qin Jun..."

Qin Jun, clad in a white prisoner's uniform, slumped in the prison cart like a beggar. Two sturdy black horses pulled the cart, causing his body to sway with its movement.

At this moment, Qin Jun's mind was on the verge of collapse.

Damn it!

I've actually transmigrated!

With a face covered in dirt, Qin Jun scanned his surroundings. Fifteen soldiers escorted him, currently traveling through a canyon. The sun was setting, casting long shadows on the barren, dozens-of-meters-high mountain walls on either side. The ground was littered with gravel, devoid of any plant life, making the entire environment appear incredibly desolate.

It had the artistic mood of a lone horse on a desolate road in the wind.

"I really didn't want to transmigrate..."

Qin Jun felt like crying but had no tears. Before he opened his eyes, he had just finished work. He hadn't even taken five steps out of the company building when something suddenly hit his forehead. The next second, he felt his consciousness spin, his vision blurring. When he regained consciousness, he found himself in this prison cart, with a flood of memories that weren't his own surging into his mind.

He had now possessed the body of the Third Prince of the Gan Yue Kingdom, who coincidentally shared the same name. According to the memories of this body, this was a world where gods and demons stood in great numbers. The world's size was unknown, and the Gan Yue Kingdom was merely a drop in the ocean.

Although born a prince, this fellow's talent for Qi Cultivation was mediocre, incomparable to his brothers and sisters.

What is Qi Cultivation?

It is the process of absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to strengthen one's body and soul. Those who achieve great mastery can move mountains and overturn seas, pluck stars from the sky, and shift the moon.

The owner of this body was already sixteen years old. His Qi Cultivation talent was average, and he had only reached the Qi Cultivation Second Layer. He also lacked talent in politics, making him virtually unrelated to the throne. However, he was stubborn and had offended the Fifth Prince Qin Yu. Not long ago, Qin Yu framed him, accusing him of embezzling state treasury funds. The Emperor, in his rage, directly demoted him to labor service at the border.

Of course, the fundamental reason was that this fellow was not favored by the Emperor.

"Holy crap, this world is so dangerous, I want to go back!"

Qin Jun thought with a dejected face. Didn't transmigration happen through being struck by lightning or hit by a car?

This is unscientific!

His career had just begun, his beautiful female colleague had a secret crush on him, and his life was at its peak. Then, he transmigrated!

I'm not convinced!

Qin Jun was filled with indignation. Moreover, his transmigration was incredibly unlucky; he was about to go to labor service and live a miserable life forever!

Although this world had gods and demons, he was currently only at the Qi Cultivation Second Layer. He couldn't even defeat the surrounding soldiers, let alone cultivate to become a god?

Qin Jun was no longer a child; his thoughts were mature. No matter how magical this world was, it had nothing to do with his current predicament.

"Ding! Mythological System activated!"

"Ding! Mythological System is binding with the host!"

"Ding! Due to the initial activation of the Mythological System, the host is rewarded with one random summoning of a god or demon and one random lottery draw!"

Just as Qin Jun was losing all hope, a cold voice echoed in his mind.

Qin Jun was so startled he almost jumped up.

What is this Mythological System?

"The Mythological System was born from the life force of the Great Dao. With the Mythological System, the host can summon one god or demon each month. Additionally, by triggering various achievements, you can also participate in random lottery draws. The prizes are not limited to any specific category; they could be cultivation techniques, sorcery, rare heavenly treasures, or divine artifacts. They might even be other types, depending on the host's luck!"

The mysterious voice spoke again, leaving Qin Jun stunned. In his past life, he had read countless imaginative novels, including system-genre novels. He never expected to experience this himself.

He instinctively pinched his face. It hurt!

It was real!

"Pfft, this foolish prince is pinching himself!"

"Haha, I'm dying of laughter. He's probably gone mad from despair."

"Truly pitiful, all because he offended the Fifth Prince."

"The Fifth Prince is not only exceptionally talented but also skilled in strategy. He will surely ascend the throne in the future."

"The royal family is heartless, even betraying their own siblings."

The surrounding soldiers chattered amongst themselves, most of their words filled with mockery towards Qin Jun.

It was quite rare in history for a prince to be demoted to the border.

Qin Jun listened, seething inwardly. He quickly asked in his mind, "System, how do I summon a god or demon?"

"Ding! Randomly selecting a god or demon now!"

"Ding! Congratulations to the host for drawing the Nine-tailed Fox Daji!"

"Daji, from 'Investiture of the Gods'."

"Race: Nine-tailed Fox!"

"Cultivation: Void Transformation Fifth Layer!"

"Cultivation Techniques: Great Heavenly Fox Technique, Bewitching Heart Technique."

"Innate Divine Ability: Nine-tailed Fox True Form!"

"Loyalty: 90 (out of 100)!"

"Special Reminder: When a god or demon's loyalty drops below 0, they will betray the host!"

Qin Jun was stunned by the series of voices in his mind. What the heck?

Daji?

Investiture of the Gods?

Aren't those Chinese myths and legends?

"Where is she? You said you'd summon her, why isn't there any movement?" Qin Jun asked anxiously. Could it be that I'm hallucinating?

"Daji will appear soon. Host, please be reminded that the gods and demons summoned are merely simulations based on mythological data. They do not possess their original memories. The system will implant a set of memories pertaining to this world. We hope the host does not reveal this!"

Qin Jun was skeptical. He wouldn't fully believe it until Daji appeared.

Myths were fiction, after all. How could they be real?

However, the thought of the memories of this body he now inhabited made his heart flutter. This world was like something out of a Wuxia novel, filled with demons and monsters everywhere.

Perhaps the Mythological System truly existed!

"Then can I summon the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong, the Heavenly God of War Erlang Shen, and Buddha Tathagata?"

"Yes!"

"And the Three Pure Ones?"

"Yes!"

"Holy crap! I'm going to beat this world of gods and demons into submission!"

Qin Jun became instantly excited. If he could truly summon those legendary figures from mythology, he could rule the Gan Yue Kingdom in minutes, or even conquer the entire world!

"That depends on the host's luck. There are too many characters in mythology. It's possible the host might not summon the character they desire even until their death!"

The system couldn't help but pour cold water on his enthusiasm. Qin Jun, however, was unconcerned. As if luck matters! I've already encountered this incredibly rare event of being chosen by the Mythological System. What else is there to say about my luck?

It must be off the charts!

Qin Jun trembled with excitement, his hands and feet shaking the iron chains, which clanged with a ding ding ding sound.

Just then, the soldiers suddenly stopped. The prison cart also halted, causing Qin Jun to look up in confusion.

He saw the soldiers drawing their swords, each one looking like they were facing a formidable enemy.

These soldiers were Imperial Guards trained by the palace, all possessing the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer. Any one of them could easily overwhelm Qin Jun. Their senses were far superior to his.

This demonstrated the Fifth Prince Qin Yu's malicious intent. With these Imperial Guards escorting Qin Jun, he had no chance of escaping.

"Heh heh—"

At that moment, a spine-chilling, coquettish laugh rang out, startling everyone into looking around.

A white figure descended gracefully as if from the heavens, clad in snow-white robes. Her skirt and sleeves fluttered in the wind, revealing an alluring figure. White fur adorned her shoulders, and beneath her willow-like black hair was a face of unparalleled beauty. Her features were exquisite, and she gazed at them with a smile.

A beauty that could topple nations!

Su Daji!