"Next! Wu Chi!"
On the eighty-first step of the Ascending Steps in Silver Moon City,
a middle-aged man dressed in a silver crane robe and wearing a blue ceremonial cap announced loudly. His voice, though not thunderous, spread in all directions like crashing waves, resounding in the ears of the crowd.
Below the Ascending Steps, the audience held their breath, not daring to speak.
On the steps, those queuing looked upward.
At the front of the line,
a young man stepped forward and approached the middle-aged man.
The boy had a slightly delicate appearance, short hair, a resolute expression, and calm, water-like eyes.
The middle-aged man glanced at the boy, then at the scroll in his hand, and asked, "Shenhe High School, Class 5 of Grade 12, 16 years old, Wu Chi. Correct?"
"Yes," Wu Chi nodded.
The middle-aged man stepped aside, gesturing for the boy to proceed.
Behind him was a floating altar.
It was an ancient structure, weathered and dilapidated, yet exuding a sacred aura, as though immortals and gods had once meditated upon it.
Taking a deep breath, Wu Chi stepped onto the altar.
Seeing him proceed, the middle-aged man wasted no time, unfurling a silk scroll and solemnly reciting the "Prayer to the Heavens."
Today was the Ascension Festival.
The man was the "Guide" for Silver Moon City's Ascension Festival, tasked with helping the new generation perform the "Prayer to the Heavens" and obtain the Heart of the Lord, becoming a [Lord]!
The central plaza was packed with onlookers, most of whom were relatives of those in line, while a few had come simply to watch the ceremony.
This was a solemn occasion; no one spoke, but all eyes focused on the boy atop the altar, their expressions varied.
As Wu Chi listened to the "Guide's" voice, he also felt countless gazes converging on him, filling his heart with a mix of emotions.
Finally, the day had come…
He was a transmigrator!
Memories of his past life were like fleeting clouds—dwelling on them held no meaning.
Reincarnated as a newborn, Wu Chi had been shocked and delighted by his newfound circumstances.
Shocked that such a fantastical event could happen to him!
Delighted at the prospect of a new life, a free lifetime of possibilities, and a chance to craft an extraordinary destiny with his memories of the past world.
If he had been transmigrated to a historical world, he would've plagiarized poems, invented cement, glass, and gunpowder, cultivated hybrid rice, and introduced sweet potatoes—perhaps even becoming emperor with three thousand beauties in his harem.
If he had ended up in a modern world, he could've plagiarized books, started companies, and retraced his path to wealth, ultimately declaring on a TV show, "I'm not interested in money."
However, as Wu Chi grew older and understood the era he was in, he abandoned all those fantasies.
This was the Age of Universal Lords!
Every Earthling had the chance to become a Lord, to enter the Endless Void, build territories, and obtain everything through their development!
This was an era of limitless possibilities for Lords!
Everyone could ascend to godhood, everyone could achieve immortality!
Naturally, being a Lord was the only path worth pursuing—plagiarists and businesspeople had no place in this world.
In this grand era, Wu Chi was determined to become a Lord.
However, to perform the "Prayer to the Heavens" and obtain the Heart of the Lord, one's soul strength had to meet a specific standard.
For most people, this occurred between the ages of 16 and 18.
And so,
Wu Chi waited until a month ago,
when he turned 16, his soul strength qualified, and he successfully registered for this year's Ascension Festival.
As for the Ascension Festival,
its name said it all—
a step to ascend to the heavens!
Every year, the nation held the Prayer Ceremony on the Ascending Steps of each city, allowing all qualified individuals to pray and obtain the Heart of the Lord.
The Heart of the Lord was the core of a Lord, the foundation of their territory's development!
When people prayed, the Hearts of the Lord they obtained varied greatly, but each granted a unique Territory Trait!
The quality of this trait determined a Lord's potential.
Though this era brimmed with infinite possibilities—even the worst traits could theoretically lead to godhood—such cases were exceedingly rare, occurring perhaps once in a million.
In general, the stronger the trait, the better.
Wu Chi felt a mix of anticipation and anxiety—excited to acquire his Heart of the Lord, but worried his trait might be too weak.
The color of the Heart of the Lord indicated its quality:
Gray: "Inferior"
White: "Common"
Green: "Rare"
Blue: "Fine"
Purple: "Excellent"
Gold: "Legendary"
Most people received Gray or White Hearts of the Lord, dooming them to mediocrity unless blessed by extraordinary fortune.
A smaller number obtained Green or Blue Hearts, giving them a chance at greatness through effort, though true breakthroughs were rare.
Purple Hearts were exceedingly rare and almost guaranteed immortality and godhood, making eternal life and indestructibility plausible goals.
The rarest of all, Gold Hearts of the Lord, guaranteed not only godhood but the possibility of surpassing it!
Throughout history, those with Gold Hearts became legendary figures.
Immortal King Zhang Bairen: Creator of the Ninefold Celestial Realm, his territory, Heavenly Court, saw ten thousand immortals bow before him!
Dao Master Li Er: Founder of the Profound Sect, his territory, Shangqing Cave Heaven, spread Daoist teachings across the multiverse!
Myriad Wonders Bodhisattva Dantai Xuan: Ruler of the Ascending Buddha Land, her territory, Myriad Wonders Buddha Kingdom, saved countless souls!
God King Yahovah: Creator of Eden, his territory, Paradise, granted eternal life to his believers!
God King Aertemisi: Guardian of Mount Olympus, her territory, Moon Palace, commanded the stars!
Lord of Truth Kalina: Wanderer of the Void, her territory, Tower of Truth, hunted evil gods!
In this era,
myths were no longer just stories.
Immortals and gods stood within reach!
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