Great Flame Dynasty, Green Sun Town.
There were still several months until the Lin Clan's Clan Competition.
To stand out at the Clan Competition and earn the family's attention, all the clan's younger generation were caught up in a fierce race to outdo one another, training like mad.
In such a fast-paced cultivation environment,
one young man seemed completely out of place.
His name was Lin Yan.
While the other youngsters worked hard within the clan, he was wandering around in amazement.
Only after he had nearly explored the entire Lin Clan did Lin Yan finally stop. He muttered to himself,
"So..."
"I really did transmigrate!"
Lin Yan gazed up at the sky with a deep sigh. But when he remembered his situation, he let out another long breath.
"It's just that my situation is way too lousy."
"No background to speak of. Both my parents died, and when they were alive, they were only ordinary disciples of the Lin Clan. All they left me was a modest inheritance."
"No talent to speak of, either. Lin Shan, who's the same age as me, is already at the Fourth Layer of Body Tempering. Someone like Lin Hong is even at the Sixth Layer, but I'm only at the First Layer."
"This is a bit of a problem."
Lin Yan said with a troubled look.
In a world of the strong preying on the weak like Martial Universe, strength was everything. Without it, he was less than a pile of dog shit, a plaything at the mercy of others.
Lin Yan had no intention of becoming an ant for others to crush. Now that he had come to the Martial Movement World, he wanted to carve out a place for himself—and finding a few beautiful companions along the way would be even better. So he had to change his fate.
"Right, the Small Stone Pool in the Back Mountain!"
"In the original story, Lin Dong got the Stone Talisman there. Maybe I still have a chance..."
With that thought, Lin Yan wasted no time and hurried toward the Small Stone Pool in the Lin Family Back Mountain.
"This must be the Small Stone Pool!"
"Let's search quickly."
Lin Yan searched the Back Mountain for a long time before finally finding this rather hidden place.
Without hesitation, he stripped off his clothes and jumped straight into the stone pool to look.
If he could find the Stone Talisman here, perhaps he could recreate what happened to Lin Dong in the original story and take his place?
Unfortunately, Lin Yan had clearly come too late.
He searched every inch of the stone pool several times, yet still couldn't find the slightest trace of the Stone Talisman. Instead, soaking in the water let him absorb the last trace of energy within it, successfully breaking through to the Second Layer of Body Tempering.
But Lin Yan couldn't bring himself to feel happy.
"Just a little leftover energy was enough to help me break through."
"If I could get the Stone Talisman..."
"Ah, what a shame."
Lin Yan couldn't help letting out a sigh.
He had just searched the Small Stone Pool thoroughly several times. If the Stone Talisman were still here, he would have found it by now.
Since he hadn't found it, there was only one possibility: Lin Dong had already taken it.
At that thought, Lin Yan's expression grew even more regretful.
He knew just how powerful the Stone Talisman was, which was why he understood what a terrible loss this was.
Especially since Lin Yan was nearly out of options. Aside from the Stone Talisman, he couldn't think of anything else that might turn his fortunes around.
"Wait, aren't transmigrators supposed to get a system?"
"Where's my system?"
"System!"
Lin Yan couldn't help calling out several times.
But all he got in return was deathly silence.
Seeing this, Lin Yan could only laugh at himself.
He really had been too naive. Reality wasn't a novel; there was no way he'd have a system. And he wasn't some dragon-proud protagonist. A modern person like him probably wouldn't fare too well after transmigrating into a world like this, would he?
After letting out a sigh, Lin Yan climbed out of the Small Stone Pool, planning to go back and train properly.
But to his surprise, the next moment, a strange voice suddenly rang out!
[ Ding! Congratulations, Host. You have successfully activated the system! ]
[ This is a Sign-in System. When the Host reaches a designated location, he can sign in and receive a reward. ]
[ The Host has now reached a designated location: Lin Family Back Mountain, Small Stone Pool. ]
[ Sign in now? ]
The utterly emotionless voice rang in Lin Yan's ear without warning.
As soon as he heard the system's voice, a look of intense delight appeared on Lin Yan's face.
Nothing could top the wild swing from one extreme to the other.
When he thought he might obtain a great opportunity, he'd come away empty-handed.
When he thought this was all there was to his lot, he'd unlocked a system.
"What a damn system! It just loves scaring people!"
Lin Yan couldn't help cursing, then spoke to the system.
"Sign in!"
[ Sign-in initiated! ]
[ Sign-in complete! ]
[ Congratulations, Host. You have received the reward: Medicine Elder Ring! ]
The system remained as emotionless as ever. Even after Lin Yan had cursed at it, it didn't react at all.
Instead, the moment Lin Yan gave the order, it completed the sign-in. Then a black ring appeared in front of him.
"Medicine Elder Ring?"
"The one from Battle Through the Heavens?"
Lin Yan couldn't help but freeze slightly when he saw the system's notification.
He knew this one far too well.
Flame Emperor Xiao Yan's teacher!
Known as Venerable Yao, Yao Chen!
In the original story, Xiao Yan certainly had ability of his own.
But it was just as impossible to ignore the fact that Yao Lao had raised him from the ground up.
Without him, Xiao Yan might never have become the Flame Emperor!
So after a brief moment of astonishment, Lin Yan grew excited.
If Yao Lao taught him, and he had the system's help, could he become another Flame Emperor in the future?
Or perhaps even surpass the Flame Emperor?
That actually sounded pretty good.
After all, in Lin Yan's eyes, if he couldn't become the Martial Ancestor, the Flame Emperor was a fine alternative.
But there was still one huge problem.
Would Yao Chen be willing to help him?
With misgivings weighing on his mind, Lin Yan reached out and grabbed the black ring in front of him.
As soon as Lin Yan took hold of the black ring, the system's voice vanished.
Then an old man with an extraordinary bearing and a faint white glow surrounding him suddenly appeared before Lin Yan.
"Young friend, thank you for saving my life."
The moment he appeared, Yao Lao clasped his hands and thanked Lin Yan.
It had been a long time since Han Feng ambushed him and he injected the last trace of his soul power into the ring.
But no one had ever obtained Yao Lao's ring, so he could only remain inside it, watching his soul power dwindle as he felt himself nearing the end.
Perhaps the ring would have eventually fallen into Xiao Yan's mother's hands. But before that could happen, the system had brought Yao Lao here ahead of time—and even replenished his soul power in the process. So naturally, Yao Lao credited Lin Yan with the kindness.
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