034 : A World Without Power.

As Lin Tian walked into Class 2-1, the entire room turned to look at him.

Girls whispered excitedly.

Boys glanced at him with mild annoyance.

Lin Tian didn't need divine senses to understand—his appearance alone made him popular.

A girl sitting by the window smiled at him. She had long black hair, bright intelligent eyes, and a warm, kind expression. "Good morning, Lin Tian."

Lin Tian paused. Who was she?

He quickly scanned the classroom. Everyone seemed to know him. They called out his name, greeting him casually—yet he had no idea who any of them were.

Before he could say anything, the teacher walked in.

"Alright, settle down!" he called. "Take your seats!"

Lin Tian sat near the back, arms crossed. This was… bizarre.

For centuries, his life had been one of battle, conquest, and power.

And now—

Mathematics? History? Science?

What kind of trial was this?!

As the lesson began, Lin Tian's mind wandered. He knew the goal was to find out why he was here. But without powers, without guidance—how was he supposed to find the answer?

His gaze drifted toward the girl from earlier.

She was quietly taking notes, focused and diligent.

Something about her… felt important.

And then, suddenly—a memory flickered through his mind.

Not his own.

A vision of her… crying.

Lin Tian's eyes narrowed slightly.

"What was that?"

His fingers tapped against his desk.

For the first time, he had a lead.

This wasn't a trial of strength.

It wasn't about fighting.

It was about her.

And if Lin Tian wanted to survive—he had to find out why.

The school day ended without incident. Lin Tian, despite never studying before, found the subjects easy. His mind was still sharp, and learning formulas and equations was nothing compared to deciphering cosmic laws.

But the real mystery was her.

As students left the building, Lin Tian watched as the girl walked toward the school gates.

For some reason, he felt compelled to follow.

He didn't understand why, but deep inside—he knew she was the key.

As he approached, she suddenly turned. "Lin Tian?"

He stopped. "Yeah?"

She hesitated, then smiled. "Are you heading home? Do you want to walk together?"

Lin Tian studied her. In the past, he had fought gods, immortals, and rulers of entire universes.

Yet, for the first time—he had no idea what to do.

After a brief pause, he nodded.

"Sure."

And with that—his journey toward destiny truly began.

The golden light of the setting sun bathed the city in a warm glow as Lin Tian walked beside the girl, her footsteps light and graceful. The streets were filled with ordinary people, chatting, laughing, unaware that Lin Tian—a being who had once ruled over an entire universe—was now just another high school student among them.

He had fought against heavenly tribulations, immortal sovereigns, and the laws of existence itself.

And now—

He was walking home with a girl.

She glanced at him, a soft smile on her lips. "You seem different today, Lin Tian."

Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "Different?"

She nodded. "You're usually so confident, but today, you seem… quieter."

Lin Tian smirked. "Maybe I just have things on my mind."

Her gaze lingered on him for a moment before she turned forward again. "Well, I guess even someone as popular as you has worries."

Popular?

Lin Tian hadn't even considered it, but from the way the other students had reacted to him, it seemed his appearance alone made him well-liked. But he had no memories of this life, no idea who she really was, or why she felt… important.

And more than anything—

Why had he seen a vision of her crying?

Lin Tian decided to ask. "You haven't told me your name yet."

She stopped walking, turning to face him. Her expression was unreadable for a moment before she smiled gently.

"It's Su Yun."

Lin Tian repeated it in his mind. Su Yun.

Somehow, the name felt… familiar.

As if it was tied to his fate.

They reached an intersection where their paths split. Su Yun turned to him. "This is where we go different ways. See you tomorrow?"

Lin Tian hesitated. "Yeah."

She smiled one last time before walking away.

Lin Tian watched her disappear into the distance, his mind buzzing with questions.

What was it about her?

Why was she the first person in this world that stood out to him?

Was she the key to this trial?

Lin Tian clenched his fists. He had five years to find his purpose in this world, or he would die.

But in this world, there were no battles, no Qi, no divine treasures.

Only people.

And somehow—that felt even more dangerous.

Lin Tian arrived at his apartment, a small but well-kept room. It wasn't a grand palace, not a celestial domain—it was a simple home.

A place for an ordinary high school student.

As he sat on the bed, staring at the ceiling, he thought about what the Light Figure had said.

"Find the reason why you were sent here."

Lin Tian had always believed power was everything. Strength had shaped his destiny, had brought him from a weak cultivator to the ruler of a universe.

But now?

Power meant nothing.

His Devourer abilities were sealed. His Qi was gone.

And for the first time in his life—he had to figure out the world not with strength, but with something else.

Something he had never truly understood before.

Connections. Emotions. Love.

But how was he supposed to know that? No one would tell him. No one would guide him.

He had to find out the answer on his own.

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