From bone collectors to the supreme ruler of humanity

In a sudden transmigration, Lin Yan found himself among the lowest of the low, a mere scrap collector. In this world, refugees were as worthless as weeds, and the imperial court's laws were absolute. His mother was gravely ill, his younger sister young, and the burden of housing and defense taxes weighed heavily on his shoulders. Then Lin Yan awakened his [Skill Panel]. "Since I can grind proficiency, I'll grind to the end!" From [Bone Identification] to [Treasure Appraisal], from [Mountain Observation] to [Qi Observation], from [Herbal Gathering] to [Alchemy]... "Martial arts? It's a skill too!" Martial arts families held sway, monopolizing techniques and resources, but Lin Yan, relying on the panel, began grinding from clumsy fist and foot stances. From [Basic Body Tempering (Beginner)] to [Black Tiger Fist Technique (Mastery)] and then to [Dragon Elephant Body Tempering Technique (Great Perfection)]... As chaos loomed, war raged, refugees revolted, bandits roamed the mountains, the borders were in dire straits, and the court was corrupt. Lin Yan stood atop the mountain, gazing at the land about to burn beneath his feet. His panel was covered with a dazzling array of skills: [Martial Arts Master], [Weapon Forging Master], [Formation Master], [Alchemy Saint] "Flowing water doesn't strive to be first, but rather to flow endlessly!"