Transmigration (Seeking Collection)

Zhong Shenxiu gazed at the Heavenly Show System, sensing streams of information.

"So the Gate of Ten Thousand Doors requires a world as a cornerstone and coordinate, or rather... an anchor, to be opened!"

"Right now, this world I'm in has become the biggest anchor for the Gate of Ten Thousand Doors!"

"Its opening doesn't mean I'll travel immediately, but rather that a door to a new world has been pushed open. I can go in to try, or I can return..."

"I see. In the beginning, because my strength was insufficient, only my soul could travel over... meaning only soul transmigration?"

"This needs to be planned carefully. I'm very curious about a completely new world."

First is the matter of time. I need to let Huang Xie and the others know, so they don't worry.

Also, I still need to go to Feng Xi'er's place and ask for a long leave, as I have responsibilities.

Besides that, there's the issue of safety.

When the soul leaves the body, the physical form becomes very fragile.

However, Zhong Shenxiu isn't worried about this. He'll announce that he's going into seclusion somewhere, but in reality, he can hide in another dimension and order the Headless Count to guard him. It'll be foolproof.

After considering these points, Zhong Shenxiu acted methodically, first going to ask for leave.

Feng Xi'er waved her hand dismissively, granting it directly. At the end, she said something with apparent deeper meaning: "It's good for you to lie low for a while."

This immediately made Zhong Shenxiu realize that the incident with Lu Huolong had indeed caused some ripples reaching the higher-ups.

Returning to the courtyard, he summoned Huang Xie and the others and explained his plan.

At the end, he glanced at the two dogs.

Huang Xie and Er Ha had obtained the Xiantian Qi Gong and practiced diligently every day. Unfortunately, they hadn't even managed to get started, let alone cultivate a trace of Xiantian True Qi.

Returning from Houtian to Xiantian is the first major hurdle in martial arts cultivation, and it's not easy.

As for Su Tang and Su Wei, they had just barely managed to replenish their physical deficiencies and were starting to cultivate from scratch.

Hearing that Zhong Shenxiu was going into seclusion, Su Wei's large, watery eyes were filled with reluctance.

"The duration of my seclusion is uncertain. If anything happens, Su Tang and Huang Xie will discuss it and decide."

Zhong Shenxiu patted Su Wei's little head and smiled, "If I return and see that you've made progress, I'll teach you a Daoist magic spell."

"Really?" Su Wei's eyes widened in excitement.

Even in the former Su Family, true inheritances were exclusively held by the direct lineage; some could only be practiced by the heir.

It wasn't just a day or two that they, from the collateral branches, had been coveting the power of Daoist magic.

"Of course, a gentleman's word is his bond."

Zhong Shenxiu had at least two inheritances in his possession. Although both were incomplete, they were sufficient to appease them.

He made all the necessary arrangements, outwardly entering a secret chamber, but in reality, his figure flickered, and he vanished from the courtyard.

A dark space.

"Guard my physical body well."

Zhong Shenxiu summoned the Headless Count and gave the order. He then sat down cross-legged, gazed at the Heavenly Show System, and with a thought, said, "Gate of Ten Thousand Doors, activate!"

Dong!

His body trembled, and then, as if dead, he entered a state of suspended animation.

At the same time, Zhong Shenxiu's soul leaped fiercely, seemingly falling into a bottomless abyss.

His consciousness scattered, and then he seemed to see a glimmer of light.

Red, yellow, white...

They were colorful spheres of light.

Some colors even surpassed his imagination, impossible to describe in words.

Countless spheres of light suddenly merged, forming an incomparably grand gate exuding a majestic aura!

"A door!"

Zhong Shenxiu's heart stirred, knowing this was not just the power of the system, but also related to that existence.

"If this stupid system charges me how much achievement for one transmigration, it's behaving very well now. It seems beating it occasionally is quite necessary!"

Zhong Shenxiu thought with some amusement and entered the indescribable gate.

His consciousness suddenly went black, and he entered a deep sleep.

"I will definitely become the strongest Martial Artist!"

Zhong Shenxiu didn't know how long he slept until a shout echoing in his ears woke him.

Straining his eyes open, he found the glare of fluorescent lights shining down. A familiar ceiling, or rather, an unfamiliar ceiling hung above, and the familiar smell of disinfectant wafted into his nostrils.

This is... a world similar to modern technology?

Zhong Shenxiu slowly sat up halfway, leaning against the pillow, and looked around.

The place he was in appeared to be a hospital room, with a television in front playing a mixed martial arts match.

On the screen, a young man of East Asian descent was grappling with a beast-like Caucasian man.

Suddenly, the East Asian youth stepped forward, his spine shuddering like a dragon's pillar, and his right fist shot out like a cannonball, hitting the Caucasian man squarely on the chin.

The bear-like Caucasian man fell, and the crowd erupted in cheers.

"The 17th World Unlimited Fighting Championship has concluded! The winner is Mr. Shi Xiaolong, a Martial Artist from the Star Alliance! Let's give him a round of applause!"

Familiar yet strange languages came from the television.

Zhong Shenxiu trembled, and many memories surfaced.

Star Alliance, technology, Hua Wu, Martial Artist...

So... this is a world with advanced technology, but it's not the one I transmigrated into... it's just very similar.

In this world, ancient martial arts exist alongside advanced technology. Therefore, even with technological advancements, the martial spirit is still strong. Martial arts schools are everywhere, and various martial arts competitions are endless...

They've even created a specialized profession – Martial Artists! They are important bargaining chips in many business negotiations, interest alignments, and even diplomatic mediations.

Why does it feel like an upgraded version of a triad enforcer? Upgrading from gangs to companies or even nations, it's pretty much the same.

This young man I've possessed, named Hua Wu, his lifelong dream is to become the strongest Martial Artist?

Zhong Shenxiu felt a sense of "obsession."

Through sensing the Heavenly Show System, he knew that using the Gate of Ten Thousand Doors for transmigration had this drawback.

He must fulfill the host's obsession before he could return!

If he failed, he would be forever trapped in this world.

Honestly, staying in this technologically advanced world and enjoying all sorts of pleasures isn't bad, it's just that the lifespan is a bit short, not even reaching a hundred years... and I'll always be an ant, with a limit to my strength...

Zhong Shenxiu thought, I've had enough fun, I should go back.

The only thing that put his mind at ease was that, compared to this world, his anchor world had a much higher energy level, resulting in an incredible difference in time flow.

Specifically, one day passed there, and a year could pass here!

It's truly like the difference between Heaven and the mortal realm. Everyone says the heavens are good, but they can't forget the mortal world, haha... While I'm not a celestial being, I can still sneak down to the mortal realm. It's not bad, not bad.

A smile spread across Zhong Shenxiu's face.

"What are you grinning about, you idiot!"

Slap!

The television was abruptly turned off.

Just as Zhong Shenxiu was spacing out, staring at the last fading dot of light on the screen, a gruff voice sounded from beside him, "Ah Wu, still watching this kind of TV, dreaming?"

"What era are we in now? No matter how high your martial arts skill, one bullet can take you down. Except for those top-tier Martial Artists, the rest can only work as security guards. Being a fitness coach is already considered good treatment!"

"Training martial arts? What's the use of training martial arts? Back in the day, whoever was still standing won the fight. Now, whoever falls down first loses!"