Chapter 2: Awakening of The System

As Bai Yan's consciousness stirred in the depths of the demon realm, a faint glimmer of light pierced the surrounding darkness. It was not the harsh light of judgment or the cold radiance of exile, but a gentle, pulsating glow that seemed to beckon him forward, offering a promise of hope amidst the despair.

Bai Yan's eyes fluttered open, his vision blurry and disoriented. He could feel the cold, rough ground beneath him, a stark contrast to the warmth of the light ahead. Confusion gripped him as he struggled to comprehend his surroundings. The demon realm, known for its desolate landscapes and treacherous inhabitants, was eerily silent. The whispering winds carried echoes of distant cries and faint murmurs, creating an atmosphere of haunting melancholy.

His heart pounded with a mix of fear and uncertainty. How did he end up here? The last thing he remembered was the betrayal of his junior brother, Bai Tian, and the subsequent punishment from his master. The memories were a blur of pain and humiliation. As despair threatened to overwhelm him, a resonant voice echoed in his mind, clear and commanding yet strangely comforting.

Ding

"Ding? this sounds awfully familiar, does the damn system finally want to activate itself now? I was transferred to this world for 16 years, and now finally you want to awaken?

(￣ー￣)

"Congratulations, host, for successfully creating a bond with the system."

Bai Yan blinked, momentarily taken aback by the unexpected voice. Before he could react, a translucent screen appeared before his eyes, displaying various details about his status.

Individual status:

Name: Bai Yan

Title: N/A

Cultivation: N/A

Body Type: N/A

Skills: N/A

Possessions: N/A

"Due to the host's confusion, the system will explain. The system is given to those destined to reshape the order of the Universe. It sensed your predicament and activated itself to help you rule this Universe."

Bai Yan's mind raced as he processed the information. "I was drugged by that bastard Bai Tian, wasn't I?" he muttered, a bitter edge to his voice.

"That is correct, host. Individual 'Bai Tian' is one of the favored sons of Dao. He laced your tea with an aphrodisiac."

Bai Yan's eyes narrowed in anger. "That traitor! Just from his eyes, I could tell he purposely said those words to master to banish me."

"Host, as the bearer of this unparalleled system, you are meant to stand above all entities in this world and beyond, including the holy sons and daughters of the Heavenly Dao. Your cultivation will be unmatched, equivalent to the Heavenly Dao itself."

ZZZZZZZZZZZ

Suddenly, Bai Yan felt a surge of energy within him. His soul core began reforming at an alarming rate, a clear energy ball condensing in his abdominal area. The sensation was both exhilarating and overwhelming.

"System, why is my soul core clear? Aren't normal soul cores supposed to have colors that represent the type of universal energy used?"

"Responding to host, colored soul cores signify the limitations of the Heavenly Dao. Entities near or equal to her level have clear soul cores, indicating their ability to use any form of energy obtainable in the universe. In fact, having a soul core itself is a limitation of the Heavenly Dao."

Bai Yan's mind reeled at the implications. The clear soul core symbolized a freedom and potential he had never imagined. The system's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Now transferring cultivation."

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM

Instantly, Bai Yan ascended through multiple realms at an astonishing speed. From the Qi Absorbing realm to the Qi Refining realm, then to the Core Forming realm, Core Condensing realm, Venerate realm, Self-Perfecting realm, and Supreme realm, he completed the mortal stages of cultivation in mere moments.

But it didn't stop there. He continued to break through the Immortal levels of cultivation: True Immortal, Immortal Saint, Immortal King, Half-Immortal Emperor, Immortal Emperor, Nirvana, Reincarnation, and finally broke through the Six Reincarnations, stepping into the rank of Eternal Sovereign.

Eternal Sovereigns are entities on the same level as the Heavenly Dao. The knowledge of all living species is restricted to the level of Three Reincarnations. No one who has taken the normal path has ever stepped above the level of Three Reincarnations, including the holy sons and daughters of heaven.

Entities that surpass the level of Three Reincarnations are usually rulers of forbidden realms or beings born near the origin of the universe.

"System, can you explain to me what exactly the level of Eternal Sovereign entails?"

"Host, at the level of Eternal Sovereign, you can create and destroy life at will, make things appear and disappear, and you will never die. It is physically impossible to kill an Eternal Sovereign. Even if you receive a fatal blow and your soul is dispersed, you will instantly revive. Concepts like fate and karma have no control over you; in fact, you have a certain amount of control over them since they are also natural laws of this universe."

Bai Yan's eyes widened in awe and disbelief. "Damn, that powerful? Holy crap, instant start-off package and I get this already?"

"Yes, host. Any request can go through me, and I can make it a reality, including changing natural laws, although this isn't recommended due to the potential shift in the world's balance."

Bai Yan's mind whirled with possibilities. The power he now held was beyond anything he had ever dreamed of. The thought of exacting revenge on Bai Tian and reclaiming his honor filled him with determination.

"Would host like to try out this power?" the system asked, its voice filled with an almost eager anticipation.

A slow smile spread across Bai Yan's face. "Yes, let's see what this new power can do."