Post-Apocalyptic Survival Modpack

Chapter 1, Section 01: Born Sacred

That was before the world was destroyed.

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"Let's name the child 'Wang Erji', I think it's a good name."

In the hazy distance, a man's voice came.

"If you mean the same name as your great-great-great-grandfather, then I suggest you choose a different one."

Another woman's voice rang out, her words carrying a hint of resistance.

"Ok."

As if a sudden inspiration had struck him, the man's voice paused for a moment, then he suddenly said:

"How about we remove the somewhat redundant word in the middle and call him Wang Ji?"

My original name was Wang Ji.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ji immediately responded in this way.

But he couldn't speak because he was just a newborn baby, and even opening his eyes was difficult for him.

So he chose to cry out loud.

From birth, Wang Ji discovered that he was somewhat different.

He carried with him the memories of his past life, and... all his unique characteristics.

—Originating from a game feature called 'Minecraft'.

The game's features allow him to dig and gather wood with his bare hands, constructing various anti-gravity floating structures, growing crops that ripen every three days, and crafting weapons and equipment directly using a crafting table...

However, according to the people of this world, which he calls the 'Alchemy World', he possesses the unprecedented [Alchemy Saint Body].

Records show that:
"Its injuries do not bleed, its hands can excavate all things in the world, it is born with many alchemical formulas, it can make some strange tools with a slightly square appearance, it can refine powerful potions with extremely cheap materials, its laws transcend the world, are irresistible, and anything affected by it will exist forever and never perish."

"This being is born divine." — Archmage Osvid of the Alchemy Empire's Temple.

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Wang Ji's family was not wealthy; they were just farmers in a small village. It was said that their ancestors had been rich for many generations, making them a rare family with a known name.

But today, only the given name and surname remain.

At an age when he shouldn't have spoken, Wang Ji remained silent.

On the one hand, it requires learning the local language, and on the other hand, it involves quietly observing the world.

Clearly, this is a world where mysticism truly exists and is widely applied.

As for the extent to which it will be applied…

The country where his family lived was called the 'Alchemy Empire'.

According to gossip from the neighbors, the Alchemy Empire only achieved world unification a little over a decade ago.

Yes, this empire unified the entire world—relying on cutting-edge alchemy and advanced mystical theories.

A powerful force brought people from different regions together into one country, where they lived together.

As for some of the hidden dangers, they had not yet erupted during the empire's most prosperous period; most of them only had signs.

The people of the empire still believed in the miracles brought about by alchemy.

"Miracles are all around us."

Although many people work themselves to the bone but still live a life of hunger and irregular meals, they always believe that they can survive through some kind of 'miracle'.

Mysticism and alchemy were seen as miracles by them, even though these miracles never benefited most people.

People crave miracles.

Time flies.

That year, Wang Ji was seven years old.

Children at this age are usually just entering the next stage of development. They gradually become stronger, more energetic, and more active.

It's the age when they should be working in the fields.

Yes, farming.

Wang Ji was not surprised.

In his view, children of this age should be going to school, but there are no schools in this small, dilapidated village. Schools are something only found in big cities, and most people can't afford to go.

Those who couldn't afford to go to school naturally had no choice but to work.

The work in the village, of course, is farming.

The crops grown are generally not very good.

In Wang Ji's view, many aspects of the Empire's technology were somewhat outdated.

Despite the existence of real-world mysticism, magic, alchemy, and the like, these things seem to be rarely used to improve basic productivity.

Those in high positions and wielding power are often obsessed with the wonders of alchemy and magic, and few care about the hardships of those below.

Take farming for example. Wang Ji absolutely did not believe that those who mastered alchemy were incapable of improving and popularizing related technologies, yet no one did so.

Anyway, they certainly don't lack food.

Wang Ji sighed softly. He didn't know how those city dwellers, who seemed to be wealthier, were doing. In any case, the people in this village often went hungry, and their faces would show distress whenever their family's situation was mentioned. They had to be frugal with everything.

If this were the case all over the world, it would be a very bad omen.

I shook my head, trying to stop thinking about these random things.

Wang Ji reached out and easily picked up the hoe beside him, as easily as picking up a blade of grass.

The hoe icon automatically appeared in the inventory.

After seven years of observation, Wang Ji has gained a preliminary understanding of this world.

Now, the time is ripe. Since people so yearn for miracles, let them display their own miracles.

"Time to plow!"

Wang Ji picked up the hoe and gave himself an achievement notification sound.

"Oh, our little Wang Ji has started farming himself?"

Just as Wang Ji was about to cultivate the first plot of land, a familiar voice came from not far away.

Wang Ji turned his head and saw a tall, neatly dressed middle-aged man with a kind smile on his lips greeting him.

"Good morning, Mr. Ian!" Wang Ji replied.

He was quite familiar with this Mr. Ian.

This is the most educated person in the village—the supervisor who moved to the village entrance more than ten years ago. He taught the villagers to read and write, and often helped them solve problems big and small in their lives and mediated conflicts.

In terms of behavior, he is a good person in the traditional sense.

He also enjoys a high reputation in the village.

Wang Ji's mind raced, and following Ian's words, he said, "As you can see, I'm familiarizing myself with how to use the hoe!"

"Oh, is that so?"

Looking at Wang Ji's tender face and small body, and the hoe in his hand that seemed rather heavy for a child his age, Ian sighed slightly.

Life is tough.

He walked over to Wang Ji, gently patted him on the shoulder, took the hoe from Wang Ji's hand, and said:

"I happen to have some free time, maybe I can help you."

"Watch my movements carefully, this is how you do it..."

As Ian spoke, he demonstrated to Wang Ji.

Wang Ji looked at it intently, and nodded after a moment.

"I learned!"

So Ian returned the hoe to him.

Wang Ji picked up the hoe and swung it gently.

Ian felt that the force was probably even...

Click.

Ian blinked, then suddenly opened his eyes wide.

Am I seeing things?

Can anyone tell me when a piece of standard farmland, about one meter long and wide, appeared here?
"Little Wang Ji, this..."

chapped.

Before he could finish speaking, another sound of plowing came from the field, and this time Ian saw it clearly.

With a light flick of his hoe, without even using much force, a square plot of farmland appeared on the ground.

He didn't see the process of wasteland being transformed into farmland at all!
It was as if the land had been turned into farmland without any process.

This is strange, but Ian is no fool.

In this world where miracles, magic, and alchemy intertwine, there will always be some extraordinary people.

Is this child born with the ability to use magic?

A natural-born master of extraordinary arts!

The term "magician" usually refers to those who can draw upon magical elements to cast spells and perform miracles.

The Imperial Temple Archmage once said: Everyone has the potential to become a sorcerer, but those with talent are even better.

That great mage was the 'gifted one'; he was recognized as the world's strongest master of magical arts.

Thinking of this, Ian's breathing slowed down.

The child in front of me may also be a 'gifted person', and not just any kind of gifted person.

A key characteristic of magic is that the user can manipulate the changes in the things around them with their thoughts.

The fact that this child could subconsciously use magic to cultivate the land, and even create a 'cultivation spell', is enough to demonstrate the extraordinary nature of his magical talent.

How could such a prodigy be discovered by himself?

Putting aside the fact that this is a great achievement and there will be a lot of rewards if it succeeds, just the fact that he led him out of the village is enough to make him a name in history.

On a certain day and in a certain place, Ian, the supervisor, discovered a magical prodigy in the village.

After taking a few seconds to gather his thoughts, Ian didn't forget the important matter at hand.

First, as a supervisory body, this matter must be reported.

However, before that, we must keep it confidential and protect the child's safety.

After mentally sorting things out, Ian looked up and his heart skipped a beat.

In the short time he was thinking, Wang Ji had already plowed out a large area of ​​farmland.

"Little Wang Ji, listen to me!"

Ian quickly stopped Wang Ji from continuing to swing the hoe.

"Uncle Ian has something important he needs your help with, is that alright?"

"of course can!"

Wang Ji immediately agreed.

(End of this chapter)