Ch. 1Opening Move: Slaying the Little Demon Sky Blood Crow
Summary
Key Plot Points and Events
- Lin Li, a high school student, suddenly activates a mysterious system that claims to guide him to become supreme.
- The system's first task is to kill ten Little Demon Sky Blood Crows that frequently attack villagers, but Lin Li is confused as he's in a modern school, not a village.
- Lin Li suspects he may have missed a transmigration step, as the system mentions a 'Cultivation World' and 'unfamiliar world'.
- Lin Li attempts to find a transmigration option in the system but fails. He considers finding a dump truck to run him over, hoping it might trigger a transmigration.
- Lin Li's deskmate, Bai Bufan, shares a similar experience of emotional distress, which helps Lin Li feel a bit better.
- A mosquito lands on Lin Li's hand, and he kills it, only to find out it was a Little Demon Sky Blood Crow, completing one of the ten required kills.
Character Developments
- Lin Li: Initially excited about the system's potential, he becomes disheartened when he realizes he can't use it properly. He considers drastic measures like finding a dump truck to run him over, but ultimately decides against it. He shows resilience and adaptability.
- Bai Bufan: Initially dismissive of Lin Li's strange behavior, he later shares his own emotional distress, showing empathy and understanding.
Significant Themes
- The system's potential and Lin Li's frustration with not being able to use it properly.
- The theme of resilience and coping with disappointment, as seen in both Lin Li and Bai Bufan's interactions.
Character Interactions
- Lin Li and Bai Bufan's banter and mutual understanding help them cope with their respective emotional distress.
- Lin Li's interaction with the mosquito leads to an unexpected task completion, showing that sometimes solutions can come from the most mundane sources.