A man died during the pandemic in 2020, but as he closed his eyes for the last time, something stirred in his mind. When he opened them, he discovered that he had been reborn in what appeared to be ancient China, yet he retained all his memories from the future. 

Let us follow Shen Mu, as he makes his way in a world he knows nothing about and learns the truth about the world, and his mission as a cultivator.

Can his memories of the future help in a place where magic is real? And what is that other presence in his mind?

Rebirth and Reincarnation

“Should we not talk about the duel, prince?” One of the men behind Wu Fuchai interrupted my father’s debate and my own thoughts. 


“Yes. Yes, you are right Cao.” He offered a light bow to my father. “Forgive me, my lord. I got carried away.” 


“No matter, I find out verbal riddles interesting. I too must apologize for deviating from topic.” My father beamed. “So, when shall the duel take place?” His confidence in me was endearing, but spending these moments observing Wu Fuchai left me worried about my prospects of victory. He was big and muscular, and possibly also quite accomplished in some sort of martial arts…and I was just me, strong for a six-year-old, but no match for an adult warrior. 


“I think, my lord, that it would not be fair for me to fight a child, even if that child is your offspring.” Fuchai sent nothing but a quick glance my way…I don’t suppose that me sitting on top of my father’s knees was helping my case. 


XIV: Hidden source and duels Part 2