Lheticus_Videre

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In the world of the heavens, there are an elite few in history who transcend the word "genius." They rise through the ranks of cultivation with unparalleled speed, perform feats that defy common sense on a regular basis, and generally educate all who cross their path on just what it means for the difference between two cultivators to be as the difference between heaven and earth.

This…is NOT their story.

Xu Zuhui has never been considered a genius, or particularly talented, though no one would call him a failure either—no small feat in the cutthroat world of VRMMOs, the dominant form of entertainment on a dying Earth. Indeed, he is one of the lucky few to escape the terrible, ruined real world by uploading to a persistent virtual world based on the world of Cultivation.

But though his new body and new life comes with substantial perks, he will soon discover there are substantial risks as well. He’s far from the only strong talent in this new world, and few such people are happy to welcome more into their ranks. In what was supposed to be a virtual world, Xu Zuhui will soon find that the stakes he’s fighting for are very real…and he’ll have to become very strong indeed to survive the events the real hero of this world will inevitably drag him into.

Cultivating As A Side Character

The test was to take place at a special location close to the Inner Gate, a large building joined to the Inner Wall known as the Evaluation Hall. Li Han swiftly spotted me as I approached where several dozen others were already waiting. It was currently close to sunset, and the exam was set to begin at first light the next day.

"Zuhui! Thought you wouldn't show up till later?"

"Got too curious about this place, and anyway it's not like I have other things to do with the time left."

"Yeah, I got nothing better to do either. When's Shokoya coming?"

"Hey, I decided to go ahead and head to the venue. I just arrived. When are you planning to come?"

"Just been trying to distract myself. Right now, I think I could use some food then I'll head on over."

"He says he'll get going after he's eaten."

The sun continued to set. I turned to Li Han. "I'm bored. Want some Xianqi?"

Awaiting the Exam