Lin Hao stared at the infinite symbol floating before him.
[Host Family Points: ∞]
He didn’t speak.
The system didn’t speak either.
For several seconds, the room remained completely silent.
Finally, Lin Hao slowly raised his head.
“System.”
[Yes, Host…]
“What exactly does infinity mean?”
The system hesitated.
[It means…]
A pause.
[You have a lot of Family Points.]
Lin Hao’s eyes twitched.
“A lot?”
[A very, very, very large amount.]
“How large?”
[Infinite.]
Lin Hao stared at the screen again.
“So I have unlimited Family Points?”
[Correct.]
His expression slowly changed.
He had only been in this world for a short while.
He had learned that his clan had barely three hundred Copper Coins.
They had no Spirit Stones.
No cultivation techniques.
No powerful treasures.
No cultivators.
And now…
He had infinite Family Points.
Lin Hao couldn’t help smiling.
“Then the System Mall…”
[Everything inside it can be purchased with Family Points.]
Lin Hao’s eyes brightened.
“Everything?”
[Everything.]
“Can I buy cultivation techniques?”
[Yes.]
“Medicinal pills?”
[Yes.]
“Spirit Stones?”
[Yes.]
“Treasure?”
[Yes.]
“Anything in the entire world?”
[Yes.]
Lin Hao’s smile grew wider.
“Then this isn’t a system.”
The system sounded confused.
[What do you mean?]
Lin Hao looked at the infinite Family Points.
“It’s a cheat.”
There was a brief silence.
Then the system proudly replied:
[Host, I prefer the term divine assistance.]
Lin Hao laughed.
“Whatever you say.”
He was about to continue asking questions when the golden screen suddenly flickered.
DING!
Lin Hao’s smile disappeared.
“Again?”
The system didn’t answer.
Another notification appeared.
[System Error]
Abnormal Family Point value detected.
Infinite Family Points confirmed.
Beginning system synchronization…
1%…
25%…
58%…
100%…
Synchronization complete.
Lin Hao frowned.
“What is happening?”
The system’s voice suddenly sounded nervous.
[Host…]
“Yes?”
[There appears to be another problem.]
Lin Hao sighed.
“Another one?”
[Yes.]
“Tell me.”
The golden screen changed.
[Newbie Gift Pack]
Status: Available
Reward Configuration: Normal
Lin Hao looked at it.
“The Newbie Gift Pack?”
[Yes.]
“What’s inside?”
[The standard Newbie Gift Pack contains several beginner rewards designed to help a new host establish himself.]
Lin Hao nodded.
“Then open it.”
The system immediately responded.
[Opening Newbie Gift Pack…]
The moment the system finished speaking—
DING!
[System Error]
Infinite Family Points detected.
System bug detected.
Newbie Gift Pack reward limit has been affected.
Attempting to restore standard reward configuration…
Failed.
Attempting emergency correction…
Failed.
Maximum reward configuration activated.
Lin Hao’s expression slowly changed.
“Maximum?”
[Host…]
“Don’t tell me.”
[I’m afraid I have to.]
Another notification appeared.
[Congratulations, Host!]
[The Newbie Gift Pack has reached its maximum possible configuration.]
[Reward: The Strongest Cultivation in the Entire World.]
Lin Hao froze.
“The strongest…
in the entire world?”
[Correct.]
“How strong is that?”
The system became unusually serious.
[The host’s cultivation will surpass every known cultivator in the Mortal Realm.]
Another line appeared.
[Mortal Realm: Surpassed]
[Immortal Realm: Surpassed]
[Divine Realm: Surpassed]
Lin Hao’s eyes widened.
The system continued.
[After receiving this reward, Host will stand at the absolute peak of the entire world.]
[No existence in the Mortal Realm, Immortal Realm, or Divine Realm will be able to surpass you.]
Lin Hao stared at the screen.
He had just arrived in this world.
He was supposed to be a ninety-eight-year-old man with only three months left to live.
Yet now…
He was being told that he was about to become the strongest existence in the entire world.
Lin Hao swallowed.
“You’re not joking, right?”
[This system does not joke about greatness.]
A pause.
[Except when the Host is involved.]
“…”
Lin Hao ignored that.
“Where do I receive this cultivation?”
The system answered immediately.
[Inside the System World.]
Before Lin Hao could ask another question, golden light suddenly surrounded his body.
DING!
[Beginning transfer.]
The world around Lin Hao disappeared.
When Lin Hao opened his eyes again, he found himself standing in an endless golden space.
There was no ground beneath him.
Yet he was standing.
There was no sky.
Yet countless stars filled the darkness above him.
Some stars were enormous.
Others were tiny.
And some seemed to contain entire worlds.
Lin Hao stared around him.
“This is the System World?”
[Correct!]
The system’s voice sounded proud again.
[My personal world.]
Lin Hao looked around.
“You built all this?”
[Naturally.]
“You really like bragging.”
[I merely describe reality accurately.]
Lin Hao shook his head.
“Forget it.”
He looked around again.
“So where’s my cultivation?”
The system suddenly became serious.
[Host, prepare yourself.]
The entire System World trembled.
A terrifying pressure descended from above.
Lin Hao’s expression changed.
“What is that?”
[Your reward.]
The pressure became stronger.
The stars surrounding him began to tremble.
Then—
BOOM!
A vast wave of energy descended upon Lin Hao.
His body instantly changed.
The weakness in his bones disappeared.
His failing organs recovered.
His muscles strengthened.
His life force exploded.
His white hair gradually became dark.
The wrinkles on his face disappeared.
His hunched body straightened.
His aged features transformed.
His face became youthful and strikingly handsome.
The changes continued.
His body grew taller and stronger, every feature becoming sharper and more refined.
The frailty of his ninety-eight-year-old body disappeared completely.
In its place was a man who looked to be in his late twenties, with a powerful physique, sharp features, clear eyes, and an extraordinary presence.
But the transformation wasn’t limited to his physical body.
Something much deeper was changing.
His soul.
His consciousness.
His understanding.
His very existence.
Everything was being elevated.
Lin Hao’s eyes widened.
He could suddenly perceive things he had never been capable of perceiving.
Space.
Time.
Laws.
Life.
Death.
Countless worlds.
Countless possibilities.
It was as though the entire universe had suddenly become transparent before his eyes.
He slowly raised his hand.
A tiny movement from his finger caused the surrounding space to tremble.
Lin Hao immediately stopped.
“What…”
He stared at his hand.
The system’s voice echoed throughout the System World.
[Congratulations, Host.]
[You have received the strongest cultivation in the entire world.]
The pressure finally disappeared.
Everything became silent.
Lin Hao stood there.
He could no longer sense the weakness of his old body.
He could no longer feel death approaching.
He simply stood there.
Yet the entire System World seemed to tremble because of his existence.
Lin Hao took a deep breath.
“So this is the strongest cultivation?”
[Correct.]
“Am I stronger than the Divine Realm?”
[Yes.]
“The Immortal Realm?”
[Yes.]
“The entire Mortal Realm?”
[Yes.]
Lin Hao stared ahead.
“Then what do you call this cultivation?”
The system paused.
[The true name will be revealed when the Host’s family reaches the appropriate stage.]
Lin Hao raised an eyebrow.
“So you won’t tell me?”
[Not yet.]
Lin Hao shrugged.
“Fine.”
The system suddenly became cheerful again.
[Besides, Host doesn’t need to worry about names.]
[You only need to remember one thing.]
“What?”
[You are currently the strongest existence in the entire world.]
Lin Hao laughed.
“That does sound useful.”
A new golden screen appeared.
[Newbie Gift Pack Successfully Claimed]
[Host Cultivation: Strongest in the Entire World]
[Host Status: Above the Mortal, Immortal, and Divine Realms]
[System Synchronization Complete]
[All System Functions Unlocked]
[System Mall: Unlocked]
[Summoning Function: Unlocked]
[Clan Information: Unlocked]
[Family Points System: Unlocked]
[Clan Missions: Unlocked]
[System World: Unlocked]
[All Basic System Functions: Unlocked]
Lin Hao stared at the screen.
“Everything is unlocked?”
[Everything.]
“The System Mall?”
[Unlocked.]
“The Summoning Function?”
[Unlocked.]
“Clan Information?”
[Unlocked.]
“Family Missions?”
[Unlocked.]
Lin Hao smiled.
“Good.”
He suddenly remembered something.
“Wait.”
[Yes, Host?]
“The Summoning Function.”
[What about it?]
“Who can it summon?”
The system immediately explained.
[The Summoning Function is exclusively for the Host’s family.]
Lin Hao nodded.
“So it doesn’t work on me?”
[Correct.]
[Host does not require the Summoning Function.]
Lin Hao smiled.
“Fair enough.”
The system continued.
[The Summoning Function can summon powerful characters to join the Lin Clan.]
[The summoned character can be five major cultivation realms above the strongest cultivator currently present in the Lin Clan.]
Lin Hao’s eyes narrowed.
“Five realms higher?”
[Correct.]
Lin Hao smiled.
“Interesting.”
He looked at the System Mall.
“Let’s go home first.”
[As the Host commands!]
Golden light surrounded him.
Lin Hao opened his eyes.
He was back inside the wooden room.
Everything looked exactly as it had before.
The old bed.
The wooden table.
The bronze mirror.
Nothing had changed.
Except Lin Hao.
He stood beside the bed.
His body was no longer weak.
His breathing was steady.
His eyes were clear.
The feeling of death that had been hanging over him was completely gone.
Lin Hao walked toward the bronze mirror.
The reflection staring back at him was no longer the frail ninety-eight-year-old man he had seen earlier.
Instead, a handsome young man in his late twenties stared back at him.
His features were sharp and refined.
His dark hair fell naturally around his face.
His physique was strong and well-proportioned.
His eyes were calm, yet carried an indescribable depth.
Lin Hao stared at his reflection for several seconds.
Then he smiled.
“Not bad.”
The system immediately responded.
[Host, please don’t be shy.]
[You look magnificent.]
Lin Hao laughed.
“You’re really something else.”
He looked at himself again.
“I suppose I’m not dying in three months anymore.”
The system immediately responded.
[Correction, Host!]
[You’re not dying at all!]
Lin Hao laughed.
Outside the room, voices could be heard.
His family was still living their ordinary lives.
They had no idea what had just happened.
They had no idea that the old ancestor who had once been considered the greatest genius of the Lin Clan after reaching Level 1 Body Refining Realm had just returned with cultivation that stood above the entire Mortal, Immortal, and Divine Realms.
They had no idea that the fate of the Lin Clan had already changed.
Lin Hao opened the door.
He stepped outside.
The system’s voice echoed in his mind.
[Host.]
“What?”
[Shall we begin?]
Lin Hao looked at his family.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
“Let’s begin.”
Cultivation Reference
Mortal World: Body Refining Realm, Qi Gathering Realm, Foundation Establishment Realm, Core Formation Realm, Nascent Soul Realm, Soul Transformation Realm, Void Refining Realm, Body Integration Realm, Tribulation Transcendence Realm, Mahayana Realm.
All Mortal World realms have Levels 1–9.
Lin Hao: Strongest existence in the entire world, surpassing the Mortal, Immortal, and Divine Realms.