Kumitzin

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

After a few minutes of walking, I saw someone jump over a rock in the distance. She looked almost like one of those action figures, with her clothes billowing around her as she crossed the air at top speed. Seeing her, I was filled with a sense of urgency, and my steps quickened slightly before I brought myself back under control. 


‘Easy, Shixian, control yourself. This path is the shortest. You will have the advantage soon enough.’ 


It wasn't easy to see others gain an advantage and advance faster toward the goal I wanted more than anything else. But I persevered, marshalling my steps into the same slow and tempered gait as before. 


Inside my mind, I saw Selene nodding wisely, in silent recognition of my effort and advancement since the beginning of our quest in the Painted World. 


I couldn’t help but smile to myself. Waiting was hard, but it was almost always an essential part of the process. There was simply no way to hurry it. What was I going to do, wait faster? 


Challenges Part II