"Han Lin, are you sure? How about joining us?"
"No, it's enough."
"Huh, always like this till the end. Then die."
Han Lin's head was cut off by an invisible force.
His head was a mess. People say you recall everything before death. He was experiencing it now. He was a scholar. But war had made him a martial artist.
It was a war between the Supremes. They were just common people crushed between this conflict.
He never wanted to become a martial artist. He was never meant to be. His family was a merchant family. Everything was fine.
Then one day, when he went to the Academy, everything changed. After he came back, everything was destroyed. His house was on fire. His family members were killed. All the money was stolen.
Everything his father and ancestors had built was destroyed overnight.
After wandering like a beggar, he finally found some information about the perpetrator.
Yes, it was done by one person.
[The Demoness of Ten Thousand Graves]
She was one of the outer elders in the Demonic Sect.
Han Lin heard she was upset because she was rejected by one of his clan's men. In anger, she killed the man and destroyed his clan.
Filled with intense hatred, Han Lin began learning martial arts. After ten years of fighting on the battlefield, when he finally saw her, he lost control and tried to attack.
But he was so sorrowful that he couldn't even defeat a mere underling of this Demoness.
He died, his eyes open.
...….
In an Unknown Void
"Where am I?"
"Wait, I'm not dead."
"No, my child."
Han Lin heard an old voice. It was an old man in white robes.
"Hmm, who are you, father? And am I alive?"
"No, you are dead. And as for who I am, it doesn't matter."
They looked at each other for what felt like two whole minutes.
"So why am I here?"
"Yes, you are here for... I don't know. Let me check my diary. Oh yes, you are here for your talent and physique. You have earned so much good karma. You are the most honest person I have seen in a decade."
"No sir, you flatter me. I just took advantage of the war and saved some people."
"No, no. Don't be so humble. Your good karma value is: 1233. How can you save over a thousand people in such a short life? But it doesn't matter. Roll your talent and physique."
With a wave of his hand, a pillar of golden light appeared, displaying a list of names.
"Ahmm, sir, what does 'taken' mean?"
"Oh, those have already been taken by others, so you cannot choose them. As for you, because of your good karma, you can select three talents and two physiques. All you have to do is place your hand on the pillar five times."
"Oh, okay."
"Then go."
Han Lin stepped forward and placed his hand on the pillar. Suddenly it brightened, and text appeared in the air.
[Crimson Tiger Body]
Description: A fierce and heavenly physique combining raw power with swift agility, like a raging crimson tiger. Grants divine strength, sharp reflexes, and incredible endurance. Best suited for Body Path martial techniques.
...…..
"Hmm, your luck is good, boy. On your first try, you got a powerful physique. With this, you can easily become a peak-level martial artist."
"So it's good."
"Yes, good. Now hurry up."
Han Lin placed his hand on the pillar again. It glowed with golden light, and new text appeared in the air.
[Battle Emperor]
Description: A rare talent that makes the user a natural-born fighter. Born to be a true emperor on the battlefield.
...…
Han Lin was shocked. Was his luck really this good? He couldn't stop smiling.
"Oh, this one is good too. Your next life will be prosperous," the old man said with a kind smile.
"Hahaha, thank you."
(??? POV)
'This idiot. When will this end?'
'Oh, he got a body from the ancient Martial Art Era. What a waste. It should have gone to someone capable. There's even Ancient Dragon Qi and Star Immortal bodies in that world, along with countless world-shattering geniuses and monsters.'
'I don't think he'll live even 100 years if he goes to the Murim World.'
'It's not some low-class world. Even we cannot interfere there. Everything must unfold naturally, even if I am in charge of rebirth.'
'Haa, Battle Emperor. Every transcended-level martial artist is a battle emperor. It's just giving some benefits from the start. You're so happy? Do you think that will work where people can break the concept of death?'
'Hurry up, I have a date with Fairy Lou from the Celestial Realm.'
"Ring, ring."
[Fairy Lou: Where are you? When are you coming?]
[Chang Official: I'm coming, honey. Just wait a little longer.]
[Fairy Lou: No, if you don't come immediately, I'll go with Official Feng, who's in charge of the death of the Azura world.]
[Chang Official: No, no, no! I'm coming right now.]
'So how should I manage this now?'
'Let's leave the clone here with the Pacific command.'
...…
The golden light pillar appeared again.
[Martial God Body]
Description:
A mythical body said to be born once every thousand eras. The Martial God Body grants absolute perfection in martial arts. Every movement, technique, and attack feels natural, as if martial law itself bends to the user's will. It allows limitless growth, flawless control over internal energy, and turns martial techniques into divine forces.
...…
Han Lin could not believe his eyes. He turned to the old man.
"Oh, it's a good martial art body."
"Only good."
"Yes. Is there anything else you want to know?"
"Ah, no. Sorry."
After that, a series of texts appeared repeatedly in the air.
...
[Golden Eyes]
Description:
The eyes of Stone Monkey. Have a natural affinity with every energy. Can see the unseen.
......…..
[Death Command]
Description:
The ability to command and use Death energy or Dark energy. You can absorb fallen souls and see their memories and experiences.
......…..
"Okay, your selection is done. Now get ready for reincarnation."
Han Lin felt as if he were drunk.
Everything seemed unreal.
He felt something leaving him.
Suddenly, his vision went blank.
At the last moment, he couldn't decide if he was dreaming or already dead.