Training in the Primordial World: Four Picks from Nine at the Start

National Destiny Trial Square.

The vast square was packed with people. Dragon Nation's new students filed in under their teachers' guidance, while a live broadcast showed the scene to viewers across the country. Comments streamed across the screen.

[We haven't even made the top ten for nine years straight. I hope this year's students do better.]

[This year looks promising. I heard someone from the Zhao Clan is taking part in the National Destiny Trial.]

[The Zhao Clan? The one that's produced three Titled Douluo?]

[That's right. With everything the Zhao Clan knows about that world, their entrant should at least become a Soul Douluo. Dragon Nation is sure to take a top-three spot this year!]

The teacher leading Class Five of Tianhai No. 3 Middle School was stressing the rules of the trial to his students.

A flicker of confusion crossed a delicate-featured boy's face. A moment later, realization struck, and shock flashed in his eyes.

"So... I've transmigrated?"

"My predecessor was called Li Yi too..."

"National Destiny Otherworld Training? We choose a world to train in, and the rankings directly affect our nation's fortune and determine the Heavenly Dao's blessings afterward."

"Only the top ten countries receive rewards. Dragon Nation in this parallel world hasn't reached the top ten in nine consecutive trials, and its national fortune has weakened..."

As Li Yi digested the memories in his mind, he gradually understood his situation.

In this world, every year, the National Destiny Game selected newly grown adults and gave each of them one chance to choose a world for training.

The entire trial lasted ten days in this world. Each day, participants were ranked according to their overall strength in their chosen worlds.

Time flowed differently in every training world. The stronger the world, the faster time passed there. One day of the National Destiny Trial might be only a year in a Low-Martial World, but a century or even ten thousand years in a high-martial world! The more terrifying the world, the more time there was to grow—and the greater the danger.

At the front, their teacher, Wang Gang, swept a stern gaze over the students.

"Once you're in, stick to a familiar Low-Martial World. If you're ambitious, you can follow Zhao Xuan into the High-Martial Soul Land World. With him there, your journey won't be too difficult..."

"Don't get clever and pick a world we haven't explored. Clever people often die first."

After many years of National Destiny Trials, Dragon Nation had explored numerous training worlds. Among them, the Soul Land World was unquestionably one of the most powerful!

There might be stronger worlds among the unknown ones, but no one who had entered them had ever returned. Over time, Dragon Nation's students had come to regard the Soul Land World as the pinnacle of training worlds.

As Wang Gang finished speaking, everyone looked toward the boy at the head of the class. He was Zhao Xuan, the scion of the Zhao Clan that had produced three Titled Douluo.

With the secrets passed down through his family, a favored son like him could quickly establish himself in the Soul Land World, find opportunities, and grow stronger. Even following him as a lackey offered better prospects than going it alone!

Zhao Xuan glanced at the fawning boys and the girls casting him flirtatious looks, his expression haughty.

"Once we're in, anyone with Innate Soul Power of level four or above can be my lackey. If yours is lower, don't bother me!"

It was an arrogant thing to say, but the students crowding around him saw nothing wrong with it. If anything, they flattered him even more eagerly.

In the crowd, Li Yi was still thinking over the many worlds in his memories. A strange look crept across his face.

The so-called training worlds of this parallel world were, for the most part, ones he knew well.

[Condor Heroes World], [Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils World], [Soul Land World]... [Primordial World]

At the thought of the last one, Li Yi's breath caught.

The Primordial World!? Was it the one he knew?

If the Soul Land World sat at the bottom of the fantasy power scale, the Primordial World was in an entirely different league—the very pinnacle of myth.

Any minor demon from the Primordial World could kick a Limit Douluo around!

In that instant, Li Yi made up his mind.

Forget the Soul Land World. If he was going anywhere, it would be the Primordial World!

The Primordial World was dangerous, of course. But with what he knew about it, surely he could at least keep his head down and survive!?

Even if he became an ordinary demon, surviving until his return would let him kick a so-called Limit Douluo around like a dog!

As time passed, all the teachers withdrew. A flash of light swept across the square, and every new student was teleported away.

When Li Yi opened his eyes again, a virtual panel had appeared before him.

[Please choose your training world.]

Without a moment's hesitation, Li Yi entered "Primordial World."

[Do you wish to train in the Primordial World?]

Li Yi took a deep breath and pressed [Yes].

The next moment, his figure began to blur. Just as he was about to be transported to the Primordial World, another voice sounded in his mind.

[Ding! Detected: the host is crossing into the Primordial World. Nine Cheat Ability options have been unlocked for you, but you may choose only four!]

[1. Three Thousand Fiendgods: You are born as one of the Three Thousand Fiendgods. The Heavenly Dao places no limit on your growth.]

[2. Houtu's Dao Companion: Houtu's affection for you increases greatly, and she sees you as her lifelong partner.]

[3. Companion Innate Supreme Treasure: You are born with a random Innate Supreme Treasure.]

[4. Dao Ancestor's Disciple: You are destined to become a disciple of Dao Ancestor Hongjun.]

[5. Formation Master: You have a natural talent for the Formation Dao. You can comprehend Peerless Killing Formations and see the flaws in any formation.]

[6. Dragon-Han Fortune: You bear a wisp of fortune from each of the dragon, phoenix, and qilin clans. Members of the three clans will not attack you on sight, and you may have a chance to join them and gather resources.]

[7. Hong Yun's Goodwill: Ancestor Hong Yun owes you a debt. At a critical moment, he is willing to risk his life to help you once (one use only).]

[8. Clear Dao Platform: Fiendish Qi, Karmic Retribution, and schemes cannot touch you.]

[9. Friend of the Three Pure Ones: The Three Pure Ones' affection for you increases greatly, and they regard you as a fellow cultivator.]

Li Yi froze at the options sounding in his mind. A moment later, delight spread across his face.

How could a transmigrator not get a perk? My Cheat Ability came late, but it came!

After a quick look through the options, his grin only widened.

He had planned to lie low and cultivate in the Primordial World until the National Destiny Training ended. Now... his plans had changed!

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Yi chose 1, 3, 5, and 8.

The moment he made his choice, light flashed, and Li Yi's figure slowly vanished.