Chapter - 2 (Shit... I am going on adventure.)

The next day, Ye Chen woke up early and was sitting in the living room, watching television.

To be clear, this wasn't by choice, he was forced to wake up.

Early in the morning, a loud music blasted through his house, making it impossible for him to sleep.

That's why he had to drag himself out of bed at six in the morning, a far cry from his usual waking time of ten.

Of course, he could've silenced the noise with his powers, but thinking that it was his mischievous little sister, he simply couldn't sleep.

Now, after his sister had taken his car to work, Ye Chen sat on the sofa, staring at the TV with a dull expression.

Yawn!

Ye Chen stretched lazily and switched the channel, letting the television play in the background. A news broadcast popped up, featuring a woman in an office dress making a serious announcement.

"The government has just released new regulations for cultivators," she stated.

"Oh, right. There are cultivators on Earth now," Ye Chen muttered, glancing at the screen with interest.

Five years ago marked the Day of Spiritual Restoration, a turning point for humanity. Not only did plants and animals undergo strange transformations, but humans also changed.

Out of every thousand people, one started sensing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, becoming what they now called cultivators.

These individuals were baptized by spiritual energy and gained extraordinary powers far beyond normal humans.

The first awakener also the one of the strongest cultivators had worked with the government to form the Cultivation Association.

On the screen, the woman pointed to an official notice. "As stated clearly, all cultivators are required to register with the association and obtain a disciple token."

Ye Chen leaned back, watching with a faint smirk. "Hmm, so a new law."

"Is it unfair?" the woman in the office dress asked, her voice sharp and cutting.

"The association has been tightening its grip on cultivators, treating them like private property."

"They've stated that whoever refuses to register will be labeled as prisoners and sent to mine spiritual stones.

Can you accept these self-made rules? Cultivators risk their lives fighting monsters to keep their homes and families safe, yet the government refuses to respect them. Just last month, a family member of a cultivator—"

Ye Chen switched off the rest of her words with another yawn.

"Typical," he muttered, yawning lazily.

He had never bothered registering with the Cultivation Association. They might not even know he existed unless they search his existence through government paperwork which he didn't bother to erase .

Their rules and regulations meant nothing to him, yet he couldn't help but find their antics entertaining.

They can only bind the weak with rules, regulations and morality.

He already transcends these things.

The so-called 'Titled Cultivator' they worship will faint if they realize how insignificant their strength was compared to his.

As he changed channels another news caught his eye:

"Mysterious Ancient Ruins Discovered in the Northern Wasteland."

The news detailed the discovery of massive ruins that emitted strange fluctuations of spiritual energy.

Researchers believed the site might hold a secret from the pre-revival era, possibly explaining the sudden reawakening of aura on Earth.

Ye Chen leaned back, intrigued. "Interesting. Maybe I'll visit the United States... If I get bored."

He closed the television and stood up, stretching again. His life has become monotonous, but it was time to shake things up a little.

After all, even the strongest existence needed some entertainment.

Ye Chen sighed, knowing he couldn't handle staying under the same roof with his sister for too long. He really needed a break.

With a single thought, a swirling portal appeared in front of him. Without a second glance, he stepped through, leaving everything behind.

As the day progressed, Lingxu City thrummed with activity. Cultivators sparred in public squares, merchants sold rare spiritual herbs in the dark and government officials paraded their authority.

But Ye Chen's two-story house remained silent. The owner was nowhere to be found and only his little sister was left behind, and she was fuming.

After home from work, Ye Lingxi called her brother several times, only to find his phone switched off.

Then, she noticed a letter on the sofa which was written by her runaway brother.

> I'm going out for a few days. Please don't forget to water the small tree in the courtyard.

Gripping the note tightly, her eyes twitched. "That idiot!"

Suddenly, Ye Lingxi's phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen and saw it was a government number.

"Hello?"

"Ms. Joker," a voice spoke on the other end, "we have a situation. A ruin has appeared at the border of the country. The higher-ups have assigned you to investigate and uncover the secrets of this ancient ruin."

This is the second ancient ruins to appear in the world after the US and the information is highly confidential. Assemble the snake elite team and prepare for mission in three days.

The call was cut off and she stared at the phone for a long time before she pressed some numbers.

She leaned back on the sofa for a moment and the call was connected.

"Hey, get the team ready," she said firmly. "We're moving out in three days."

Yes, Ms. Joker," came the reply.

She paused before adding, "By the way, any trace of my little brother?"

"No, Ms. Joker. We haven't found him yet, but we're looking. We'll contact you the moment we do."

"Hmm." Ye Lingxi hummed in answer and cut the call, and sat cross-legged on the sofa.

Closing her eyes, she began chanting a mantra under her breath. Spiritual energy from the surrounding environment surged toward her, swirling like an invisible vortex. She absorbed it steadily, guiding the energy through her body with practiced precision.

Minutes passed, and as she neared her limit, she pushed the energy harder, forcing it to circulate faster. Suddenly, a loud bang resonated within her body, like the shattering of a barrier.

Ye Lingxi opened her eyes, a glint of satisfaction in her gaze. She had successfully broken through to the Sky Realm.