One person: Lu Jin, do I look like your master?

"Am I just... a puppet? A character in a book?"

"So, I'm not some third-rate novelist's protagonist, am I?!"

Wang Xuan forced a bitter smile that looked worse than crying, and muttered to himself in a dry voice.

A profound sense of absurdity and a latent fear of being watched and manipulated, like a cold tide, instantly overwhelmed the joy that had just begun to rise.

This plunged him into deep thought. Even the light from the oil lamp seemed to take on an eerie quality.

If everything is pre-written, then what's the point of trying?

Are sadness and joy merely pre-programmed reactions?

Does free will exist? Is this world real, or just a giant Truman Show?

These problems were like heavy shackles, weighing him down so much that he could hardly breathe.

He sat there blankly for a long time, his gaze unfocused as he stared at the flickering flames, his thoughts darting wildly to the edge of existentialism.

Finally, he took a long, deep breath and slowly exhaled.

The confusion and fear in his eyes gradually faded, replaced by a clear-headedness that bordered on detachment.

Even if all of this is truly a story written by some "author," so what?

For him, the rough pages of paper that his fingertips touched were real, and the heartache of losing loved ones was real.

The cold wind of the night was real, and so was the hunger pangs in my stomach.

"My perceptions, my emotions, my very existence—in this dimension, they are the only 'reality'!"

that's enough!

Instead of getting caught up in the vague and ethereal "essence of the world," it's better to focus on living your life well right now.

Even if life is a novel, he should try his best to live out his own wonderful chapter, rather than being a pitiful creature trapped in the anxiety of the "fourth wall".

With his mind at ease, Wang Xuan felt a sense of lightness, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

Without further hesitation, he concentrated and tried to whisper the name in his mind:

As if responding to his call, a light blue, semi-transparent light screen with a technological feel instantly unfolded in the void before him.

The soft yet clear light created a striking visual contrast with the surrounding rustic environment.

The design of the light screen is extremely simple, even... crude.

There are only a few lines of information above:

[Host: Wang Xuan]

[Ability: None]

[Item: New Player Gift Pack x1]

Wang Xuan: “…”

The various complex attributes, task lists, skill trees, shop interfaces, etc. that I was looking forward to... were all missing.

"No, isn't this system a bit too rudimentary?"

Wang Xuan couldn't help but complain aloud, looking at the empty room.

"Is this some kind of substandard, poorly made product? There's not even an instruction manual! Thumbs down!"

He seriously suspected that the system was a defective product from some small workshop, or that it was only a basic UI interface loaded due to poor signal during time travel.

Left with no other choice, his gaze fell on the only bright spot – the “Newbie Gift Pack”.

Better than nothing.

He focused his mind and, just like clicking a mouse in his previous life, gently clicked on the "Newbie Gift Pack" option on the screen.

"Ding~ Newbie gift pack confirmed."

The cold electronic sound rang out again.

On the screen, the icon for "Newbie Gift Pack" flashed briefly and then disappeared.

At the same time, a stream of information flowed directly into Wang Xuan's mind, not words or images, but a more direct transmission of a "concept".

It made him instantly understand what he had gained.

That was the name of a cultivation technique, and the heavy weight and complex meaning it represented—

"Reverse Life Triple"!

"Wow, I'm really something!"

Wang Xuan gasped sharply, his eyes widening in shock, and he nearly fell off the wooden stump!

My earlier complaints about the system's rudimentary nature were instantly forgotten, leaving me only with endless shock and an extremely complex sense of absurdity.

In the world of Under One Person, there is a vague yet ultimate concept called "immortal".

Countless extraordinary individuals dedicate their entire lives to cultivation, with the ultimate goal of seeking that elusive realm of ascension and transcendence.

According to legend, this "Triple Rebirth" is the supreme martial art of the San Yi Sect! Its concept is extremely mysterious, and it is said to be able to reverse one's acquired Qi back to the state of innate Qi.

Thus, one can return to the innate realm! Theoretically, by cultivating to the highest level, the third level, one can achieve the perfect state of ascension to immortality and attain the Dao!

This sounds like a top-tier divine skill perfectly tailored for him and fitting his worldview perfectly! Giving away such a generous gift right from the start, this system seems ridiculously generous!

As a transmigrator who had read the comic, Wang Xuantai was well aware of the cruel truth beneath the glamorous exterior of "Triple Rebirth"!

Especially after the tragedy of the San Yi Sect and the tragic end of Zuo Ruotong, who doesn't know that the so-called "threefold ascension to immortality" is true?

It's nothing but a distant, unattainable illusion, and its direction might even be off!

The Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage is extremely difficult to cultivate and has incredibly demanding requirements for aptitude.

Chapter 4 System

Inside the thatched hut, the light of the oil lamp slowly smoothed away the shock and complex emotions on Wang Xuan's face. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

The reputation of "Rebirth Triple" is too great, and the waters behind it are too deep. It might not be a good thing to delve into it rashly.

In particular, he hasn't even truly mastered the most basic "Qi sense" yet, and he hasn't even figured out what's in his father's basic book.

To attempt such a supreme skill with unrealistic ambition is like a child wielding a giant hammer; the likelihood of harming oneself far outweighs the likelihood of harming the enemy.

"Let's just put it aside for now."

Wang Xuan muttered to himself, temporarily suppressing the jumbled thoughts in his mind about "Triple Rebirth".

"The most urgent task is to thoroughly understand this system."

This is his true trump card for survival and for navigating this dangerous yet exciting world; he must know himself and his enemy.

He refocused his attention on the pale blue system screen that was floating in front of him.

The light screen has a minimalist design, even somewhat rough, as if it were just a half-finished product.

He carefully examined every corner of the light screen, trying to find more hidden information.

"The current time is... 2010."

He understood that it would be several years before the original story officially began, Zhang Chulan's grandfather's grave was dug up, and Feng Baobao made her appearance.

This was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune, giving him a precious period of undisturbed development.

He focused his mind and carefully explored the light screen.

Finally, in the most inconspicuous corner of the screen, a tiny question mark icon was found that was almost blended into the background color.

"found it!"

Focus your mind and click.

Suddenly, a stream of more detailed information flooded into my mind, which was an explanation of this "check-in system".

【Check-in System Instructions】 Function: Daily check-in.

Overview: The host can check in once a day at any location, and the check-in item is random.

Wang Xuan carefully processed this information.

"The function is indeed simple and straightforward, it's just a sign-in... kind of like the daily login rewards in some mobile games."

He stroked his chin, deep in thought.

He nodded, indicating his understanding of the mechanism.

He then turned his attention to the "additional features" mentioned in the system description—the 10x10 backpack slot.

With a thought, the main interface of the light screen switched, and a standard, square grid-like space appeared before my eyes. It really looked just like the storage space of those cheap online games, with no aesthetic appeal whatsoever.

At this moment, ninety-nine out of a hundred cells are empty, except for the first cell, where a faintly glowing icon, resembling a virtual book, lies quietly.

On the cover of the book, mysterious cloud patterns are outlined, faintly forming the phantom image of the four characters "Reverse Rebirth Triple".

"Is this the physical manifestation of the 'Triple Rebirth' cultivation technique that the system bestowed upon me?"

Wang Xuan curiously used his mind to lock onto the book icon.

When he tried to "click" it, the book icon lit up slightly, and the system screen emitted a soft glow.

Immediately afterwards, instead of the physical book falling as he had imagined, a much larger, more systematic, and more profound torrent of information surged into his mind like a floodgate being opened!

This time, it's not just a simple name and concept of the technique, but a complete and incredibly detailed cultivation method called "Triple Rebirth"!

Vast amounts of textual annotations, meticulously detailed diagrams of the human body's meridians, complex and ever-changing Qi circulation routes, various key points and breathing frequencies.

And a detailed description of each realm, the bottlenecks and dangers that may be encountered... everything, big or small.

It was as if an invisible mentor had directly imprinted all the secrets of this unique skill deep into his soul!

The sheer volume of information made Wang Xuan's head spin, but he could clearly feel that his understanding of this technique was deepening at an incredible speed.

Those originally obscure and difficult-to-understand terms and intricate Qi circulation routes now become as clear and easy to understand as the lines on the palm of one's hand.

"Hmm, it's alright..."

Wang Xuan rubbed his slightly sore temples, let out a long sigh, and showed a relieved expression on his face.

"This system's initiation and transmission saves a lot of trouble! If I were given a physical ancient book directly, I would have to decipher the ancient characters."

Understanding those professional meridian and acupoint terms, and figuring out those vague cultivation techniques, would probably take me several years or even longer to study.

There's also a high possibility that they'll practice in the wrong direction and suffer a qi deviation.

Now, all these most basic obstacles have been cleared away by the system.

He essentially obtained the "official standard answer" and "holographic teaching video" of "Triple Rebirth". All that was left was to practice, understand, and accumulate knowledge step by step.

He calmed his mind and carefully sorted through the already formed "Triple Rebirth" manual in his mind.

The general outline begins with a grand and imposing style, explaining its core concept as "reverse refinement and return to the origin".

He attempted to reverse the differentiation of the five elements of Qi after birth and return it to the original Qi of heaven and earth, thereby returning to the innate realm, achieving perfection, and ascending to immortality.

Its cultivation system is divided into three levels, each representing a qualitative leap:

First level: Qi fills the whole body.

Once this level is mastered, the true qi within the body is fully stimulated and strengthened, becoming incredibly abundant and powerful, like a flowing river, endlessly circulating.

At that time, with every move, one will possess the divine power of a dragon and a tiger, with physical strength, speed, and reaction speed far exceeding that of ordinary people, making them incomparable to ordinary martial artists.

This forms the basis for a fundamental transformation of the body.

The second stage: Yi Jin Xi Sui, initial Qi transformation.

This realm begins to touch upon the true mysteries of "Triple Rebirth".

Cultivators need to guide the powerful Qi to deeply temper the muscles, bones, skin, and even the internal organs of the whole body.

As one's cultivation deepens, a wondrous "Qi transformation" phenomenon begins to occur in the body's tissues.

Skin, muscles, bones, and internal organs will gradually become energized, not disappear, but transform into a form that is closer to "Qi".

This makes the defense so powerful that ordinary attacks are almost ineffective, and even if injured, it can be quickly repaired by consuming Qi.

However, this realm is extremely difficult to cultivate, requiring a very high level of control over one's mind and Qi.

The third level: Ascension to immortality (theoretical).