2: Chapter 2 System: See you again someday!

Time passed, whether for an instant or an eternity, he could not tell.

A gentle yet irresistible force suddenly pulled his chaotic consciousness out of the darkness.

Mo Yufei slowly opened his eyes.

What met his eyes was a gray, hazy land, devoid of sun or moon, only filled with stars across the sky. There was no concept of up or down, as if this entire world had been forcibly carved out as an independent little realm.

Mountains stood like ink-colored barriers, encircling a desolate flatland in the center where wild grass grew rampantly and chaotically. The air held only the dry scent of soil and withered grass.

Mo Yufei wiggled his stiff fingers; his entire body ached as if it had been taken apart and put back together. A sharp pang of hunger ruthlessly crushed the remaining traces of sleepiness.

He stood up and looked down at his body. It was still the familiar form he knew, yet there was not a single wound on him.

The suffocating feeling of being on the verge of sudden death on the operating table, the intense physical pain, and the mental tension—all had vanished without a trace.

There were no restraints, no pressure, no suffocating schemes or verbal abuse; the surroundings were so quiet that he could hear his own heartbeat.

Mo Yufei stood on a vast, desolate, rocky patch of land, dazed for a long time. The nerves that had been taut for over a decade finally relaxed completely.

Here, there were no parasitic parents, no mean-spirited boss treating him like a tool, no endless work, and no never-ending need to earn money.

He was free.

He was truly, completely free.

An indescribable sense of relief swept through his entire body. Mo Yufei slowly closed his eyes, savoring this unprecedented peace, a faint, genuine smile even curling at the corners of his mouth.

He did not know where this was—perhaps it was the destination after death, or perhaps another world—but he did not care.

As long as he did not have to return to his previous life, even if this place was desolate, it was ten thousand times better than that despairing human world.

However, this brief relief and peace did not last long.

"You have finally awakened."

Mo Yufei looked up. The surroundings were empty, yet the voice was incredibly clear.

Seeing all this, how could Mo Yufei not understand? The scene he had glimpsed while drifting in and out of consciousness was no hallucination.

The voice continued.

"I have bound a Supreme Talent to you. From the very start, you are the Child of Destiny; resources, opportunities, divine artifacts, and cultivation techniques are all within your reach."

"From now on, you will no longer be obscure; your fame will resound throughout the world! Regain your fighting spirit, go conquer, go plunder, and go forge your own supreme legacy! Good luck, Transmigrator!"

The system's voice rose in pitch, the sense of temptation almost overflowing.

Mo Yufei merely lifted his head slightly, his tone flat and calm: "I just want to rest well and, as much as possible, avoid the disturbances of the mortal world. I do not envy nobles or ministers, and I do not care about fame or fortune.

In the past, I had no choice, but now I only want the freedom I define—to do what I like and not be subjected to others' criticisms anymore."

"Do you think this is some kind of good place? While it is safe and free from outside interference, it has no resources internally; even survival is an issue!"

Mo Yufei smiled, "As long as I can be free from outside interference, then this place is quite good. I like it very much!"

The system was silent for a moment, its tone remaining flat.

"Based on your final thoughts before losing consciousness, this system randomly placed you in this shelter and bound you to the talent. The original plan was to let you choose on your own, to transmigrate to other worlds across the heavens, to venture out and accomplish something."

It paused, scanned Mo Yufei's weak and disheveled appearance—having just awakened from slumber—and added flatly.

"Looking at you now, forget it. I am leaving. The introductions to the shelter and the talent are already in your mind."

"Remember, the Taoyuan Secret Realm can only be opened once every 7 days when it accumulates enough energy. The Taoyuan Secret Realm can be upgraded; after upgrading, the Taoyuan Secret Realm will undergo corresponding changes. Good luck, and goodbye for now!"

The next second, the voice suspended in the sky completely dissipated, leaving not even a trace of presence, as if it had never appeared.

The world returned to dead silence, leaving only the rustling sound of wild grass brushed by the breeze, and the loneliness unique to this small, boundless world surrounded by mountains.

And the moment the system completely left, Mo Yufei felt an invisible connection instantly permeate his entire body, linking him tightly to the land beneath his feet.

He could clearly perceive that he held the sole authority to control this shelter and the channels connecting to other worlds.

At the same time, a faint warmth came from deep within his mind, and a segment of memory and information that did not belong to him slowly emerged.

Mo Yufei closed his eyes and concentrated, allowing the information to unfold in his sea of consciousness. A light gray, unadorned virtual panel was then clearly projected into his consciousness, concise and easy to understand.

Name: Mo Yufei

Status: Weak (Hungry)

Five Basic Physical Attributes:

Strength: 8 (Average for a normal adult male is 10)

Constitution: 11 (Average for a normal adult male is 10)

Speed: 9 (Average for a normal adult male is 10)

Spirit: 12 (Average for a normal adult male is 10)

Endurance: 11 (Average for a normal adult male is 10)

Inventory: Empty (No items)

Shelter Information:

Name: Taoyuan Secret Realm (Independent Small World)

Level: Level 1 (Upgradable)

Function: Teleportation (Current Energy 7/1)

Introduction: Hidden in the void and chaos outside the myriad heavens, completely isolated from outside detection, absolutely safe, with no intelligent life, no energy fluctuations, and no treasures of heaven and earth.

Core Function: Randomly connects to coordinate nodes of the myriad heavens. The Taoyuan Secret Realm accumulates energy every 7 days to open a teleportation channel, which lasts for one month. If you return at any time during this period, the channel closes. If the channel closes and you have not returned, you must wait 7 days for the Taoyuan Secret Realm's energy to be replenished before the channel can be opened again.

Talent Information:

Name: Soul Fire Perpetuity

Grade: SSS

Introduction: The soul fire never extinguishes. Even if the physical body is destroyed, the soul can survive and re-condense a physical body. True immortality.

Mo Yufei slowly opened his eyes, fingertips gently rubbing the rough soil beneath him. Looking at the concise panel in his sea of consciousness, there was still no ripple in his eyes.

There was no joy for the powerful talent, because he did not know if immortality was a good thing.

As Mo Yufei received all the information, the only thought in his mind was that this little world, which belonged solely to him, was stable enough and peaceful enough—exactly as he had wished.

The trace of joy brought by the system was crushed by an extremely intense hunger.

Immediately after, the thirst that made his throat feel like it was cracking and smoking was like countless tiny knives scraping his throat, and his stomach also felt waves of empty, twisting pain.

Mo Yufei frowned sharply, subconsciously clutching his stomach. The relief on his face dissipated. According to the system's introduction, his soul was immortal, but he was still a mortal with a flesh-and-blood body.

Water and food were the most urgent needs at the moment.

Mo Yufei stood up and quickly scanned his surroundings.

The wild vegetation was lush, meaning there was a possibility of a water source, and it might also hide wild plants that could satisfy his hunger.

He suppressed the burning sensation in his throat and walked in the direction where the vegetation was densest.

Generally speaking, the more lush the plants, the closer they are to a water source.

The weeds underfoot snagged his pant legs, so he simply bent down to tear away the obstructive vines, walking steadily through the grass.

The keen observation skills he had honed from years of working overtime and staying up late came in handy now; he paid attention to depressions in the ground, traces of moist soil, and small paths trampled through the grass.

After walking for about ten minutes, the water vapor in the air became increasingly dense, and he could faintly hear the sound of babbling water.

Mo Yufei felt a surge of joy and quickened his pace, pushing aside the last patch of dense bushes to reveal a clear, small stream right before his eyes.

The stream was not wide, the current was gentle, and the gravel at the bottom was clearly visible. Sunlight spilled through the clouds onto the water's surface, creating shimmering ripples.

Without a moment's hesitation, he walked quickly to the stream, knelt down, and cupped a handful of water with both hands.

The cold stream water entered his mouth, instantly relieving the thirst in his throat. The sweet, clear water slid down his throat, bringing extreme comfort, and the fatigue on his body seemed to dissipate a little.

He dared not drink too much and drank in small sips until his throat no longer burned, then he stopped.

With the water problem solved, the next step was food.