Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

The Palace of Stars.

The three newcomers, having just completed their memory fusion, now sit on their respective thrones, eyes closed, digesting the vast amount of information flooding into their minds. Memories, knowledge, and skills from different worlds flow like gentle streams into the ocean, merging with their souls.

After a long while, Lin Yao from the Dream of the Red Chamber world was the first to open his eyes, letting out a long breath. His eyes held a complex expression—a mixture of understanding,感慨, and a sense of relief. He looked down at his hands, as if confirming that he was still the young master of the Lin family living in a chaotic world, and not some ancient being who had experienced countless reincarnations.

"So that's how it is..." he murmured, his voice tinged with a hint of disbelief. "So there are so many 'me's' existing in various worlds."

His voice echoed through the empty palace, stirring up ripples.

"How are you feeling?" Lin Yao from Reincarnation University asked with a smile, his throne turning slightly so that he was facing Lin Yao from the Red Mansion. "Aren't you a little dizzy from receiving so much information all at once? I remember when I first merged memories, my head felt like it was going to explode, and it took me a while to come back to my senses."

"It's alright." Lin Yao from the Red Chamber smiled and rubbed his temples. "Although there's a lot of information, the Star Palace handles it very gently and gradually, without burdening the soul. It's like reading a book, turning the pages one by one. Although there's a lot of content, it doesn't feel strenuous."

He paused, gazing at the distant starry sky, his eyes deepening: "Actually, while I was undergoing the memory fusion just now, I also took the opportunity to review my experiences since I transmigrated. Thinking back now, I was quite lost when I first arrived in that world."

"Oh?" Lin Yao, intrigued, shifted to a more comfortable position on the throne, resting his chin on his right hand. "Tell me about it. I'm quite curious about the experiences of you newcomers. After all, every world is different, and everyone's start is different. Hearing other people's stories might give me some inspiration."

Lin Yao from the Jackie Chan Adventures world nodded repeatedly, his eyes sparkling with curiosity: "Yeah, yeah, I want to hear it too! My world is pretty chaotic, but at least it's a modern world with electricity, internet, and food delivery. Yours is set in ancient times and a chaotic era; it sounds like it's not easy."

Lin Yao leaned back on the throne, gazing at the distant starry sea, as if lost in a distant memory. A bitter smile played on his lips, and his eyes revealed complex emotions.

"When I first transmigrated, I woke up on a large, carved mahogany bed." He spoke slowly, his voice low and calm. "The bed curtains were made of the finest silk, with pale orchids embroidered on the moon-white fabric, smooth and delicate to the touch. The room was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood, emanating from a bronze incense burner in the corner, mixed with the varnish of the wooden furniture and the fragrance of flowers drifting in from outside the window, which calmed the mind."

"A beautiful woman dressed in ancient costume sat by the bed, holding my hand, her eyes filled with tears. Her appearance was dignified and beautiful. Although she had some traces of time, one could still see how stunningly beautiful she had been in her youth. When she saw me open my eyes, she was so excited that she almost fainted. She hurriedly ordered the maid to fetch a doctor and also sent someone to inform the master."

"I was completely stunned at the time," Lin Yao from Honglou said with a wry smile. "My mind went blank, and I had no idea what was going on. I thought I had traveled into the world of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' and become Lin Daiyu's brother. After all, that beautiful woman was Jia Min, and that little girl standing at the door, looking at me timidly, was Lin Daiyu."

He recalled the scene, his eyes softening: "The girl was only six or seven years old at the time, with her hair in two buns, wearing a light green ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), standing timidly behind the threshold, only half of her body showing, her dark eyes staring at me like a frightened little deer. When she saw that I had noticed her, she immediately shrank back, but after a while she couldn't help but peek out to look at me again. She looked so adorable."

"At the time, I was thinking that although 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is a tragedy, at least I knew the plot well. As long as I could find a way to change Lin Daiyu's fate, I could live well in this world. I was also thinking about how to prevent Lin Ruhai from dying, how to prevent Lin Daiyu from being wronged in the Jia family, and how to find her a good home... But not long after, my worldview collapsed."

"And then what happened?" Lin Yao from the Jackie Chan Adventures world asked impatiently, leaning forward with his hands on his knees, his eyes full of curiosity.

"And then..." Lin Yao from the Red Chamber sighed, his smile growing even more bitter. "That day, Lin Ruhai returned from the yamen looking terrible. He was wearing a crimson official robe, and the jade belt around his waist was loose; he had clearly lost a lot of weight recently. Jia Min went up to him, helped him take off his robe, and asked him what was wrong. He said that the court was arguing about the northern border defense line again, and they had been arguing all day without reaching a conclusion."

"I didn't pay much attention at the time. After all, Lin Ruhai was the Salt Commissioner, so it was normal for him to care about politics. I sat to the side drinking tea, pretending to be nonchalant, but actually listening intently to their conversation."

"But then, Lin Ruhai said something that completely stunned me."

Honglou Lin Yao's expression turned strange, as if he had returned to that shocking moment: "He said, 'The Song Dynasty has reinforced its troops again. It seems they want to take advantage of the internal strife in the Han Dynasty to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun.'"

"The Song Dynasty? The Han Dynasty?" Lin Yao repeated the two words, his expression as if he were savoring something strange. "I was completely baffled. Where did the Song Dynasty and the Han Dynasty come from in the world of *Dream of the Red Chamber*? Isn't this a crossover?"

My hand holding the teacup froze, my mind racing, trying to find a reasonable explanation. Was Lin Ruhai joking? Or had I misheard? Or... was this world not even one I knew?

"Later I learned that the world I was in was not simply the world of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' at all." Lin Yao shook his head, a helpless smile on his face. "It's a chaotic world that blends multiple historical backgrounds, including 'Water Margin,' 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' and 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms.' It's as if someone put these different stories into a big pot, stirred them up, and then poured them out to form a completely new world."

"Moreover, these three countries aren't the small, isolated dynasties of history," Lin Yao of the Red Chamber emphasized, gesturing with his hands to indicate the names. "Each country's area is in no way inferior to a large, unified nation in history. The matching system is truly terrifying. I thought to myself, 'Did God see my transmigration was too easy and have to add some difficulty for me?'"

"At the same time, the territory of this world is much larger than the Earth I knew before. The Central Plains alone is larger than Eurasia. I later asked some merchants, and they said that even the best horse would take more than half a year to ride from the southernmost point of Daqian to the northernmost point of the late Han Dynasty, traveling day and night."

"Dagan, where I am, is located in the southernmost part of the country. To the north of Dagan lies the Song Dynasty, the setting of the Water Margin. And further north is the late Han Dynasty, when the Three Kingdoms period was about to begin. These three great powers are like three huge puzzle pieces, interlocked and pieced together."

"Of course, it's not simply a north-south division," Lin Yao from the Red Chamber added. "The territories of the three countries are intertwined, with borders winding like a long, meandering snake. The Song Dynasty occupies the heart of the Central Plains, where the land is fertile, rivers crisscross, the economy is developed, and commerce is thriving. Bianjing (Kaifeng) is bustling with activity, lined with shops, and the night market lasts all night long. It is said that the population exceeds one million. However, the Song Dynasty's military strength is relatively weak, the culture of valuing civil officials over military ones is deeply ingrained, the status of military generals is not high, and the training and equipment of the army are uneven."

"Dagan occupies the south, with a warm and humid climate, abundant resources, and a large population. Rice in Jiangnan is harvested twice a year, and fruits in Lingnan are available year-round. The salt fields and ports along the coast bring in substantial tax revenue. However, there are many factions within Dagan, with civil officials and military officers constantly fighting each other. Local tyrants and landlords also have their own private armies, and sometimes the imperial court's orders cannot even leave the capital."

"Even amidst the loss of resources and internal power struggles, the northernmost Han dynasty still managed to hold its own against the odds. The northern men were tall and fierce, and their cavalry was particularly elite. The Song and Daqian dynasties could only barely hold them off with their superficial alliance. Even so, every winter, the Han dynasty's cavalry would still raid southwards, burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of atrocities."

"At the same time, there were also some nomadic and hunting peoples such as the Jurchen in the northeast corner, or uncivilized savages further south. They were also completely suppressed by the three kingdoms that now occupy this vast continent. The Jurchen were skilled in horsemanship and archery and were good at fighting in the mountains and forests, but under the siege of the three kingdoms, they could only huddle in the bitter cold land of the northeast corner and eke out a living."

"And so a strange balance was formed," Lin Yao of the Red Chamber summarized, spreading his hands. "None of the three great powers could swallow the others, and smaller forces struggled to survive in the cracks, resulting in a stalemate throughout the world. It was like a giant chessboard, with each side carefully placing its pieces, and no one daring to easily break the balance."

"Because of this strange balance in the grand scheme of things, the exchange of talents was quite frequent. Merchants, scholars, craftsmen, and warriors from various countries traveled back and forth across the borders, exchanging goods and resources. It was through some of these exchanges that I learned about the situations of the other two countries. For example, there was a clerk named Song Jiang in the Song Dynasty who was generous and righteous, made friends with heroes from all over the country, and had a great reputation in the Jianghu. Another example is Cao Cao in the late Han Dynasty, who had just been recommended for the civil service and was beginning to show his talent in the officialdom."

"My worldview collapsed instantly." Lin Yao from the Red Chamber said with a wry smile, tapping his forehead with his finger. "It's one thing to have 'Dream of the Red Chamber,' but I never expected it to have the background of 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' and 'Water Margin.' At that time, I was thinking—would there also be 'Journey to the West'? Would a monkey fall from the sky one day, or a monk on a pilgrimage to the West come from the west? I dare not think about it, I dare not think about it."

Lin Yao, from the Jackie Chan Adventures world, listened with rapt attention, his eyes shining, and couldn't help but interject, "So what happened next? What did you do? You couldn't just accept your fate, could you?"

"And then?" Lin Yao from the Red Mansion smiled, a glint in his eyes. "Then I figured it out. Since God threw me into this world, there's no use complaining. I might as well find a way to survive and live a better life. I started to seriously understand my own situation and the situation of the people around me, and figure out what cards I had in my hand."

"Lin Ruhai—my adoptive father—was the Salt Inspector of Dagan, in charge of salt taxes in the coastal areas. This position sounds prestigious, but it was actually a hot potato. Salt tax was an important pillar of the national treasury, accounting for more than 30% of the national revenue, and involved interests from all sides. From the salt producers in the salt fields to the shipping fleets, to the large wholesale merchants, to the small retail vendors, and to the officials at all levels, there were people in every link who were profiting from it."

"Lin Ruhai was walking on thin ice in his position. He was upright and incorruptible and unwilling to compromise his principles, which offended many people. The salt merchants and the forces behind them were watching him closely, looking for a way to bring him down."

"Because Lin Ruhai became an important official in charge of salt taxes along the coast for the Emperor of Daqian, he was targeted by various parties. Behind those salt merchants were often powerful figures in the court, or even members of the royal family. They tried to win over, bribe, and threaten Lin Ruhai through various means, wanting to extract more benefits from him. Some sent gold and silver jewelry, some sent beautiful women and land, some wrote threatening letters, and some even sent assassins to break into his residence at night."

"Without absolute power, it's easy to collapse overnight." Lin Yao's expression turned serious, and his voice lowered. "So, before entering the Star Palace, I've been working hard to become stronger. I followed Lin Ruhai to learn about government affairs and understand the rules of the court; I followed Jia Min to learn about human relationships and how to navigate complex situations; I also hired a martial arts master to practice every morning to strengthen my body."

"But I'm not some top genius, I'm only above average. With the training from Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, my literary skills are at best only up to that of a county. I might be able to govern a small county, but I'm simply not good enough to deal with the ever-changing political landscape of the imperial court. As for martial arts, I'm mostly good at strengthening my body. I can handle a few thugs and strong men, but I'm not good enough to face real martial artists."

"But this is of no use to the overall situation." Lin Yao's voice lowered, and a trace of pain appeared in his eyes. "Seeing Lin Ruhai getting thinner and thinner, his once black hair now has many silver strands; seeing Jia Min worried and often tossing and turning at night, unable to fall asleep; seeing my sister Daiyu, who used to laugh and joke with me every day, gradually showing a trace of sorrow in her clear eyes—I became more and more anxious."

"I know how the plot will unfold. Lin Ruhai will die, Lin Daiyu will go to the capital to seek refuge with the Jia family, and then die in the Jia family in despair. I want to change all of this, but my power is limited. That feeling of powerlessness is really tormenting, like watching a runaway carriage rushing towards a cliff, and you can't hold onto the reins no matter what you do."

"At that moment, I felt like my life had taken a dramatic turn for the better." A genuine smile appeared on Lin Yao's face, as if he had returned to that exciting moment. "It was like walking in the dark for a long time and suddenly seeing a bright light; or like being on the verge of dying of thirst in the desert and suddenly discovering an oasis. That feeling of being saved from a desperate situation is truly indescribable."

"Of course, I didn't mean to hide anything," Lin Yao from the Red Mansion continued. "I have some understanding of my abilities, and I've also revealed my special abilities to my parents, Lin Ruhai and Jia Min. Of course, I didn't directly say that I have some kind of 'Minecraft' system, that would be too shocking. Instead, I said that I have the protection of gods and celestial beasts, and have received some special inheritance and power."

"Lin Ruhai and Jia Min were initially skeptical, after all, such a thing was too unbelievable. But when I demonstrated some of the abilities granted by the system—such as conjuring up building materials out of thin air, or building a small house in a short time—they believed me. They helped me analyze the current situation and gave me a lot of valuable advice. Lin Ruhai said that he could handle the affairs of the court for me, so I could focus on developing my own power; Jia Min said that she would handle the affairs of the manor, so I didn't have to worry about trouble at home."

"Under their guidance, I began the long process of accumulating strength and started construction. I found a secluded valley outside the city and began to use the system's capabilities to build a base. Logging, quarrying, mining, farming... step by step, steadily and surely."

"I've already figured out the plan." Lin Yao's gaze hardened, and his voice was firm and powerful. "With the team I'm slowly building up, it won't be long before I gain control of the major campaign and truly have the power to protect myself. After that, I'll seize control of the three kingdoms and pacify these intertwined forces."

"After trying out various abilities developed by the 'Minecraft' system, I felt a little tired one day and fell into a deep sleep, where I ended up in this Star Palace." Lin Yao from the Red Mansion shrugged, a relaxed smile on his face. "You all know what happened next."

After listening to Lin Yao's account of Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Yao from Battle Through the Heavens and Lin Yao from Samsara University exchanged a glance and couldn't help but sigh.

"I've met another one with two cheat codes." Lin Yao from Doupo shook his head and laughed, taking a sip of his wine. "One is the 'Minecraft' system, and the other is the Star Palace. The double effect is incredibly awesome. If I had had such a building system back then, I wouldn't have had such a hard time surviving on the Dou Qi Continent."

"Yes," Lin Yao from Samsara University chuckled, tapping the armrest of the throne with his finger. "I only have a Star Palace, but you're even better off with a built-in construction system. This starting configuration is truly enviable. But then again, no matter how many cheat codes you have, it all depends on whether the user knows how to use them. Your clarity and planning are the most important things."

"Just good luck." Lin Yao from the Red Mansion smiled modestly and waved his hand. "However, with the combined power of the Star Palace, I am more confident in my future plans. With everyone's support, I feel much more confident."

Lin Yao from the Jackie Chan Adventures world also came over, excitedly saying, "Your world sounds so interesting! The Three Kingdoms, Water Margin, and Dream of the Red Chamber are all mixed together, and there's such a huge map, it's simply an adventurer's paradise! Although my world also has talismans and demons, it's still a modern society after all, lacking a bit of the ancient charm."