(Some readers wanted me to summarize the identities of the main and supporting characters, so I'll explain them in this chapter.) (This is just for fun... you don't have to read it if you don't want to.)
**Number Zero: Main Character, Ao Chen.** The author has overpowered him a lot, but he still hasn't been able to ascend. Let me first mention the main character's identity: He's simply the son of the Dragon Emperor and the grandson of the Dragon Ancestor – a true scion of power, shouldering a rather heavy responsibility. Besides this, the main character has another identity, but his true identity I'll keep a secret. ^^!
**Number One: Main Character's primary wife, Yu Hong.** True name: Undetermined. She is the current Saintess of the Void Ancient Clan. She simply got bored with life and ran off to play, which led to her being captured and brought back. As for why the main character revealed his identity and gave her some cultivation techniques: you can consider it the main character wanting to help Yu Hong cleanse the mutation in her bloodline. And of course, he only revealed his identity because he trusts her. Status: Still alive.
**Number Two: Seigen.** He is one of the Twelve Heavenly Commanders, bearing the 'White Tiger' star general. He saved him both times he attempted suicide and taught him how to draw talismans. He can also be considered the main character's foster father. Status: Deceased.
**Number Three: Rokuro.** His sworn brother, though with no actual blood relation. He was found by Seigen in Magano. His parents' identities are unknown, so Seigen entrusted him to be cared for. He possesses the Son of Heaven and is the character most likely to introduce many variables into the story. Status: Still alive.
**Number Four: Elder Mu, Mu Tian.** He is the main character's first master and one of the Twelve Heavenly Commanders, bearing the 'Azure Dragon' star general. He is an old monster who has lived for over a hundred years and is very skilled in refining medicinal liquids and elixirs. Status: Missing, undetermined.
**Number Five: Arima.** He is the head of the Exorcist Sorcerer Association and the younger brother of the current Human Emperor. Status: Still alive.
**Number Six: Ao Yinglong.** He is the main character's father in this life, the head of the military officials, and the current Grand Marshal commanding the demon race's myriad armies. Of course, it must also be mentioned that he is the older brother of the current Demon Emperor. His strength is undetermined, and he is very likely to be a character who introduces variables. Status: Barely clinging to life.
**Number Seven: Hu Jingyi.** She is the head of the civil officials. Her strength is unfathomable, and she is known as the Reincarnation of Zhuge Liang. Status: Still alive.
**Number Eight: Demon Emperor Ao Hao.** He is the most tragic Demon Emperor in the history of the demon race, yet his strength and political acumen are extremely high, surpassing ordinary people. Status: Barely clinging to life.
**Number Nine: Demon Empress Feng Jing.** She is the most domineering Demon Empress in the history of the demon race. But don't underestimate her; only Military Advisor Hu dares to contend with her intellect. Status: Still alive.
**Number Ten: Hu Yue'er.** There's a 50% chance she'll become the main character's second wife (this depends on your comments, but I think one wife is enough for the main character). Although she is only the Demon Empress's adopted daughter, she is the most intelligent among all the princesses and Hu Jingyi's personal disciple. Of course, it must be said that she is extremely 'vicious,' and will be the one to initiate the main character's utterly stagnant life for the next two or three years. Status: Still alive.
Regarding ascension, I've made the protagonist's journey quite long, so I'll be 'bugging' (giving him cheats) quite a bit. Please bear with me. In total, the protagonist will ascend at least three, four, or maybe five times. He starts in a Minor Realm, then moves to 6000 Minor Heavenly Realms (the protagonist will ascend to one of these worlds, not necessarily traverse all of them before ascending). Next are 600 Major Heavenly Realms, followed by 60 Saint Realms, and finally, the Seven Realms. All mysteries will be revealed in the Seven Realms. (If there's anything wrong, please help me out by commenting below 🙂)
Most importantly, there's the protagonist's Destiny Star, which grants him incredibly heaven-defying luck. This is my excuse to 'bug' the protagonist. So please don't wonder, "How is he so incredibly lucky?"
Besides exchanging items, issuing quests, and helping the protagonist level up, the system is also something his father uses to monitor him. So if he encounters danger and someone helps him survive, it's perfectly normal.
As for why the protagonist is close to Du Hong, it's related to the 'Twin Stars' title that everyone wants. 'Twin Stars' means husband and wife, and it would be strange for a husband and wife not to be close and trust each other, so that's why I wrote it this way.
This section ends here. Anyone with questions, please comment below. I also want to thank Hoang Peter for his comment. This is my first story, so it's normal if some parts are unclear. I also really like having relatives "crawling out from underground" ^_^ (meaning zombies).
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When he woke up, he was lying in bed. There was no one around—oh, wait, a beauty was sleeping with her head bowed beside him.
"You're awake, kid?"
The beauty rubbed her eyes as she spoke.
"Yes, but may I ask where this is...?"
He replied, not forgetting to ask. (This guy has a disease; he asks about everything, even things he doesn't know.)
"Did you lose your memory...?"
Uh...
Cornered by the question, he didn't know how to answer.
"Ao Chen *gege*..."
A child, about three or four years old, rushed in, calling out.
"Are you okay, *gege*...?"
"Your *gege* is fine, he just has temporary amnesia."
Phew, luckily the beautiful lady answered for him.
"Thank you very much, Bai *Ayi*..."
"Hello, Ao Chen *gege*. I am Enmadou Rokuro of the Enmadou clan. I'm four years old this year, and my dream is to become the strongest Onmyoji. This is my clan's territory..."
As he listened to Rokuro's introduction:
—*Konggg*...
"Congratulations, {Host} Ao Chen, for activating the Dragon Slaying System. Would you like to check your Attributes?"
"Okay."
Player: Ao Chen
Physique: None
Cultivation Technique: None
Level: 0 (The Twin Stars Continent's Realms are divided into Minor General, Heavenly General, Heavenly Lord, Heavenly Emperor, Ascension)
Divine Ability: Photographic Memory (has 3 souls)
Equipment: None
Skills: None
Dragon Qi Value: None
Charm Value: None
Potential: Far Exceeds S-rank (can be upgraded)
Killing Intent Value: 0
{Host} Ao Chen, would you like to play Q&A?
"What happens if I play, and what happens if I don't?"
"If you play, you'll have a chance to receive a Newbie Gift Pack."
"If you don't play, then... you'll become Trash."
Ugh...
"Alright, I'll play."
"{Host} Ao Chen, prepare!"
"Question 1: Who is Rokuro?"
"He's... he's Enmadou Rokuro."
"Question 2: What is Rokuro's dream?"
"To become the strongest Onmyoji."
"Question 3: Are you human or demon?"
"I am a Dragon."
"Question 4: Who are your parents?"
"Dragon Emperor Ao Ming."
"Question 5: What do you want to do if you become a powerful expert?"
"Lead the Dragon clan to the peak."
"Congratulations, {Host} Ao Chen, you have answered 5/5 questions correctly."
"Congratulations, {Host} Ao Chen, you have received a Newbie Gift Pack."
"{Host} Ao Chen, would you like to open the gift pack?"
"Open."
Congratulations, Host Ao Chen, for acquiring the Blood Moon Set, Dragon Slaying Sword, Supreme Divine-grade Cultivation Techniques: Lightning Dragon Slaying Art, Dragon Transformation Art, Phoenix Transformation Art, Burning Art, Maiden Controlling Heart Sutra, Ice (Fire) Saint Codex, Thunder God Physique, Space-Time Physique, Divine-grade Martial Skills: Dragon Slaying Claw, Rising Dragon Fist, Dragon Slaying Sword Canon, Wind Thunder Movement Technique, All-Encompassing Mastery, Flying Thunder God Technique, and 10,000 Killing Intent Value.
Host Ao Chen, please confirm receipt.
Detected Supreme Divine-grade Cultivation Technique, Lightning Dragon Slaying Art. Cultivate?
Detected Supreme Divine-grade Cultivation Technique, Dragon Transformation Art. Cultivate?
Detected Supreme Divine-grade Cultivation Technique, Burning Art. Cultivate?
Detected Thunder God Physique. Integrate?
Detected Space-Time Physique. Integrate?
Detected Supreme Divine-grade Martial Skill, Dragon Slaying Claw. Learn?
Detected Supreme Divine-grade Martial Skill, Rising Dragon Fist. Learn?
Detected Supreme Divine-grade Martial Skill, Dragon Slaying Sword Canon. Learn?
Detected Supreme Divine-grade Movement Technique, Wind Thunder Movement Technique. Learn?
Detected Blood Moon Set. Equip?
Detected Dragon Slaying Sword. Equip?
Congratulations on acquiring Divine Ability: All-Encompassing Mastery. Cultivate?
Integration complete. Check Attributes?
Player: Ao Chen
Physique: Thunder God Dragon Physique, Space-Time Dragon Physique
Cultivation Techniques: Lightning Dragon Slaying Art, Dragon Transformation Art, Burning Art
Level: Level 0 (The cultivation realms of Twin Star Continent are divided into: Minor General, Heavenly General, Heavenly Lord, Heavenly Emperor, Ascension)
Divine Abilities: All-Encompassing Mastery, Flying Thunder God Technique, Photographic Memory
Equipment: Blood Moon Set, Dragon Slaying Sword
Skills: Dragon Slaying Claw, Rising Dragon Fist, Dragon Slaying Sword Art, Wind Thunder Movement Technique
Dragon Qi Value: 0
Charm Value: 100
Potential: Far Exceeds S-grade (Upgradeable)
Killing Intent Value: 10000
Host Ao Chen, do you have any questions?
"What is the use of the Space-Time Dragon Physique?"
"It helps Host Ao Chen use the Flying Thunder God Technique."
"What is Charm Value?"
"Charm Value increases Host's success rate in flirting with girls."
"So what is All-Encompassing Mastery?"
"It means if you achieve Divine-grade in one profession, like Talisman Master, all your other skills will automatically become Divine-grade as well."
"Host Ao Chen, please go level up."
He was brutally kicked out of the system.
But he quickly regained his composure, clenching his fists. The Dragon Race needs him, so it's time to level up!
True to his word, he sprang out of bed, rushed out the door, and quickly ran to the Talisman Chamber. He wanted to become an Onmyoji.
Very quickly, a year passed. He memorized all talismans, from minor talismans to forbidden talismans.
Host Ao Chen, please check Attributes.
"Check."
Player: Ao Chen
Physique: Thunder God Dragon Physique, Space-Time Dragon Physique
Cultivation Techniques: Lightning Dragon Slaying Art, Dragon Transformation Art, Burning Art
Level: Minor General Late Stage (The cultivation realms of Twin Star Continent are divided into: Minor General, Heavenly General, Heavenly Lord, Heavenly Emperor, Ascension)
Divine Abilities: All-Encompassing Mastery, Flying Thunder God Technique, Photographic Memory
Equipment: Blood Moon Set, Dragon Slaying Sword
Skills: Dragon Slaying Claw, Rising Dragon Fist, Dragon Slaying Sword Art, Wind Thunder Movement Technique
Dragon Qi Value: 0
Charm Value: 100
Potential: Far Exceeds S-grade (Upgradeable)
Killing Intent Value: 10000
"Minor General Late Stage???... Why did I level up?"
"System reward because Host created the Flying Thunder Talisman."
"Understood."
"A-grade mission triggered. Accept?"
"Thank goodness, a mission!" he thought to himself.
"Accept."
Content: Stop the Demon Race's invasion.
Requirement: Slay 0/10 Demon Race Level 1 Late Stage.
Kill 0/5 Level 1 Great Perfection Demons.
Kill 0/1 Level 2 Early Stage Demons.
Reward: Immediately advance to Heavenly General Early Stage.
Punishment: Death.
Note: Do not reveal the mission.
Duration: 3 weeks.
He looked at the mission with a sigh; a Late Stage Little General fighting an Early Stage Level 2 Demon was essentially suicide. But when he saw the duration, his eyes lit up – there was time to train.
He immediately rushed to the battlefield. Before him was a desolate, ruined land. Dozens of Kegare began to creep towards him, more than enough. He gripped his sword tightly. "Fight!"
He began to fight. Although the Kegare were initially only around Middle Stage, gradually Late Stage ones appeared, and even Great Perfection Kegare began to emerge.
(About half an hour later)
He was now covered in a mix of sweat and blood, but he had successfully purified the Kegare.
Host, would you like to summarize?
Yes.
Summary: 20 Early Stage Kegare, 15 Middle Stage, 10 Late Stage, 5 Great Perfection.
"Barely enough to advance one stage. Do you accept?"
"What's the percentage?"
"Fifty percent."
Accept.
"If the Host can endure the pain without fainting, you will advance."
"Begin."
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
A scream echoed throughout the entire area.