1:Rebirth

Chapter 1: Rebirth in the World of Nano Machine

Darkness. Endless, suffocating darkness.

That was all I knew after my death. No pain, no light—just the void.

I wasn't sure how much time had passed. Seconds? Hours? Years?

Then, suddenly—

Ding!

[Initializing System…]

A robotic voice echoed in my mind, cutting through the nothingness. Before I could process it, a torrent of memories flooded my consciousness.

Who am I?

No—who was I?

Flashes of a previous life surfaced. I had been an ordinary man, a martial arts enthusiast who spent hours reading web novels, particularly Nano Machine. I was fascinated by its world of cultivation, assassins, and powerful sects.

But I had died—how? The memory was blurry, but I vaguely recalled a traffic accident.

And now…

My eyes snapped open.

I was lying on a hard surface, rough wooden planks beneath my back. A pungent, damp smell filled my nostrils. The dim glow of candlelight flickered against stone walls, casting eerie shadows across the small, enclosed space.

I tried to move but winced. My body felt sore and unfamiliar.

Then—memories that weren't mine surged into my mind.

I was Ye Qing, a young man from the Demonic Cult. Not just any young man—I was the youngest elder of the Sixth Division, responsible for intelligence gathering.

My heart pounded. I have reincarnated into the world of Nano Machine!

And then, the voice returned.

Ding!

[Welcome, Host. You have been granted the Absolute Martial System.]

[The system will assist in your survival and growth within this world.]

[Generating starter rewards…]

Ding!

[Congratulations! You have obtained:

Nano Essence Enhancement (+100% Qi absorption rate)

Beginner Martial Arts Package (Heavenly Demon Breathing Technique, Shadow Step, Basic Sword Arts)

Identity Masking (Allows you to hide presence from stronger cultivators for 10 minutes per day)]

I stared at the glowing blue screen in my vision, heart racing. A system? In Nano Machine's world? This wasn't just reincarnation—I had an actual cheat!

As I processed the information, footsteps echoed outside the room.

"Brother Ye Qing, are you awake?"

The voice was cautious yet familiar. The name struck a chord in my new memories. Han Min, a junior member of the Sixth Division, someone loyal to me.

I quickly sat up, ignoring the soreness in my limbs. "Come in."

The wooden door creaked open, revealing a young man dressed in black robes. His expression was tense, his eyes scanning me with concern.

"You… you were ambushed last night," he said, stepping inside and closing the door behind him. "A group from the Silent Blades Sect tried to assassinate you."

My body tensed. Silent Blades Sect? They were an underground faction notorious for assassination contracts. Why would they target me?

Another rush of memories surfaced.

Before my reincarnation, Ye Qing had been investigating a high-level conspiracy within the cult. He had uncovered something dangerous—something that had gotten him killed.

And now, I was in his body, inheriting his enemies.

Ding!

[New Quest Generated!]

[Mission: Survive the Assassination Attempts]

Avoid being killed by unknown enemies.

Investigate who ordered the hit on Ye Qing.

Reward: Shadow Cloak (Grants invisibility for 5 minutes per day)

Great. I hadn't even warmed up in my new life, and someone already wanted me dead.

I exhaled sharply. "Han Min, what's the current situation? Has the cult taken action?"

He hesitated. "Not yet. The Lord of the Sixth Division is still investigating… but rumors are spreading. Some believe you provoked the wrong people. Others think it was an internal betrayal."

I clenched my fists. Internal betrayal? That was even more dangerous. If someone within the Demonic Cult wanted me dead, I couldn't trust anyone.

First, I needed to confirm my strength.

"Han Min, bring me a practice sword."

His eyes widened. "You were injured—"

"I feel fine," I interrupted, standing up. My body felt… different. Stronger. The Nano Essence Enhancement must have boosted my cultivation.

Han Min nodded hesitantly and retrieved a wooden practice sword from the corner of the room. I took it, feeling its weight.

Ding!

[Would you like to activate Beginner Martial Arts Package?]

Yes.

The moment I accepted, knowledge flooded my mind. My body reacted on its own—stances, movements, techniques—it all felt natural.

I took a deep breath and executed the first move of the Basic Sword Arts. The wooden sword cut through the air with surprising speed. My balance, footwork, and control were far beyond what Ye Qing originally had.

Han Min stared, mouth slightly open. "Brother Ye… you…"

I smirked. "Let's just say I had a breakthrough."

I had more than that. I had a system that would make me unstoppable.

But first, I needed to survive.

And find out who wanted me dead.

End of Chapter 1.

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