Chapter 13: The Awakening of Xuanhuangxing

In a dimly lit bedroom, an ancient bronze door suddenly materialized in the air.

The door creaked open, releasing a golden glow that illuminated the room.

A figure stepped out.

Xia Chuan exhaled deeply, his eyes filled with excitement.

"Finally home."

He had just returned from the miniature world, where he had gained two world items—an unimaginable reward.

He could still feel the power of the Gravity Ball and the Book of Wisdom resonating within him.

His trip had been nothing short of miraculous.

Yet, as he stood in his familiar surroundings, a thought struck him.

"The world is changing."

Xia Chuan wasn't originally from Xuanhuangxing.

He had been an ordinary human from Earth, but upon his rebirth into this world, he quickly adapted. The technological level was similar to Earth, making the transition easier.

There was no one to question his changes—no friends, no family. He was alone.

"Is this the world of the ancient god?"

A voice echoed in the room.

The Book of Wisdom, now bound to Xia Chuan, hovered curiously.

"This place… it's enormous!"

Even though the Book of Wisdom had access to limitless knowledge, it had never seen a world like this.

To its perspective, the room alone was larger than an entire kingdom in the miniature world.

"That's right," Xia Chuan said.

The book could never betray him, so he had no reason to hide anything.

But as he glanced at his computer screen, his expression darkened.

Something wasn't right.

He opened a news webpage, and a flood of alarming headlines popped up.

> "Massive sea creature spotted in the Pacific! Multiple ships sunk!"

"Mysterious vampire bats drain livestock dry in remote villages!"

"Entire expedition vanishes in Shennongjia—witnesses claim wild men are to blame!"

"Laojun Mountain sealed off by military—classified incident suspected!"

"Magnitude 7 earthquake strikes Sichuan, devastating dozens of cities!"

Disaster after disaster.

Xia Chuan's fingers tightened into fists.

"Something is happening."

It wasn't just one catastrophe.

These events were happening too frequently, too suddenly.

The military was being deployed constantly, as if responding to an unseen crisis.

Xia Chuan's instincts screamed that this was no coincidence.

"Master, this world is undergoing a great upheaval."

The Book of Wisdom's voice broke the silence.

Xia Chuan's gaze sharpened.

"Upheaval? You've sensed something?"

"Yes. If my calculations are correct, this world's spiritual energy is reviving."

Xia Chuan frowned.

"Spiritual energy? What do you mean?"

The Book of Wisdom hovered closer.

"Spiritual energy is the life force of the world. It is the power that fuels extraordinary beings."

"A world rich in spiritual energy can give birth to supernatural creatures—gods, demons, cultivators."

"But this world… has been without spiritual energy for ages."

Xia Chuan's mind raced.

So that meant—

"You're saying this world was once filled with spiritual energy, but then… lost it?"

"Correct," the Book of Wisdom confirmed.

"Something sealed away the spiritual energy long ago. But now, for some reason, it is returning."

Xia Chuan felt a chill run down his spine.

The earthquakes, the strange creatures, the military activity—

Everything suddenly made sense.

"Why is the energy returning?"

The Book of Wisdom hesitated.

"The cause is uncertain. It could be human actions, an external force, or the world healing itself. There are many possibilities."

Xia Chuan exhaled sharply.

"And if spiritual energy fully returns… What happens then?"

"The world will transform."

The Book of Wisdom's voice was firm.

"Beasts will evolve into monstrous creatures. Some humans will gain extraordinary abilities. Entire landscapes will shift, and new supernatural forces will emerge."

"This world will no longer be the same."

Xia Chuan rubbed his temples.

This was no longer just speculation.

The signs were already appearing.

The world was changing—and soon, nothing would be the same.

His fist clenched.

"If the world is transforming… then I must transform as well."

He had no choice.

To survive in this new era, he had to become stronger than ever.

And with the Gravity Ball and Book of Wisdom at his side—

He would not be left behind.

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