"Chapter 1: Kill Me, And You Die!

Note: This story takes place in a fictional universe entirely separate from reality! The Kingdom of Chu bears no relation to any real-world nation. All elements are purely fictional creations with no intended parallels to actual political entities or historical contexts! Everything described is make-believe and should not be confused with real life.

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Bai City, Su Yu’s Apartment.

Su Yu glanced at the time on his phone screen: 8:00 PM, January 16, 2025.

Four hours remained until his eighteenth birthday.

In exactly four hours, he would awaken his Mythic Imprint and gain entry to the Mythic World.

In this world, every individual awakened their Mythic Imprint at eighteen, a key allowing passage to and from the Mythic World.

The Mythic World was a realm governed by data.

Think of it as an MMORPG.

Upon entering, everyone awakened unique Talents and chose Professions.

Essentially, it was like creating a character in a game. The only critical difference? Anything acquired within the Mythic World could be brought back to Blue Star. However, dying more than three times within the Mythic World caused the Mythic Imprint to vanish forever.

In this era, losing access to the Mythic World effectively closed all paths to advancement.

It underscored the vital importance of the Mythic Imprint and the Mythic World itself.

As time ticked by…

Midnight arrived.

Su Yu heard a sacred voice resonate within him.

[Detection complete: Age 18 reached. Mythic Imprint Awakened!]

Staring at the swirling Yin-Yang symbol now etched onto the back of his right hand, excitement surged through Su Yu.

He could finally enter the Mythic World.

Why wait?

Without hesitation, Su Yu focused his will on entering. His form instantly dissolved from his room.

He reappeared in a space of pure, blinding white light.

Alone amidst the luminous void, Su Yu recalled what the textbooks taught: this was the Awakening Chamber, the place where Talent and Profession were determined.

He took a deep breath.

Obtaining the Mythic Imprint was just step one.

Talent and Profession defined one’s ceiling and floor within the Mythic World.

This was the moment fate would truly be decided.

[Are you prepared to Awaken your Talent?]

""Ready!"" Su Yu answered firmly.

[Talent Awakening in progress—]

[You have Awakened: Dao-Grade Talent — Infinite Resurrection!]

[Infinite Resurrection: Upon death, you are instantly revived!]

What?!

Su Yu stared, pupils dilating in shock. He couldn’t believe his eyes. He’d awakened an utterly broken, supreme Talent!

He scanned the words again, meticulously, letter by letter. No mistake. He truly possessed a Dao-Grade Talent — Infinite Resurrection!!!

Talent tiers ascended as follows:

Grade 1 > Grade 2 > ... > Grade 9 > Divine > Super-Divine > Saint > Heavenly Dao > Dao.

Fourteen tiers in total!

Even the mightiest beings within the Mythic World — entities capable of willing countless universes into existence — reportedly held Talents below the Dao-Grade!

Blue Star’s highest recorded Talent was merely Divine grade!

Yet here he was, Su Yu, a small fry who’d crossed over from Earth to Blue Star, awakening a talent worthy of the heavens themselves!

Pure ecstasy flooded him. This was beyond incredible.

Contemplating the Talent's description, Su Yu marveled at the sheer power of a Dao-Grade ability.

Infinite Resurrections!

sudden thought chilled him.

What if he died three times? Would he lose his Mythic Imprint?

He voiced the query urgently.

[Newcomer Guide: Negative. No loss occurs.]

Relief washed over Su Yu. His Imprint was safe.

The sacred voice returned.

[Are you prepared to Awaken your Profession?]

""Yes!"" Su Yu affirmed immediately.

[Profession Awakening in progress—]

[Dao-Grade Talent Holder detected. Select one of the following three Professions to Awaken:]

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Peerless Perisher

Profession Rating: Divine

Profession Trait: Should you be slain, your killer dies instantly!

Evaluation: The ultimate mutually assured destruction Profession! Feared by countless powerhouses across the Mythic World! Legend tells of the Thunder King obliterating millions in an instant, unaware one victim wielded this Profession. The Thunder King perished instantly! Now, even the weakest Peerless Perisher commands respect; no powerhouse dares kill them personally, lest they share the grave!

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Thunder King

Profession Rating: Super-Divine

Profession Trait: Command the Storm. Initial damage against a target increased by 1,000x! Second strike: 5,000x! Third strike: 10,000x! Fourth strike: 50,000x! If the target survives the fourth strike, ALL your attributes boost by 1,000x! Fifth strike: 100,000x!

Evaluation: Only thunder can scourge the dark! A monstrous, mathematically broken Super-Divine Profession! Considered overpowered among the overpowered! Upon completing its Advancement Quest, mastery over the Law of Thunder grants the title: Thunder Paragon!

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Protean Shifter

Profession Rating: Grade 9

Profession Trait: Assume the form and abilities of any Profession rated Grade 9 or below! All skills used as that Profession receive a 100x potency boost!

Evaluation: Who can truly know who ""I"" am?

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Su Yu gazed at the three options, pulse pounding with exhilaration.

Heavens! A Divine, a Super-Divine, and a top-tier Grade 9 Profession!

Was his luck truly this astronomical?!

This was utterly insane!

Already blessed with a Dao-Grade Talent, now gifted a choice like this?!

But… which one to choose?!

His eyes darted between the options, comparing, re-reading. It was agonizing!

Seconds bled into minutes as he agonized. He looked at the Protean Shifter... then the Thunder King...

His decision settled: Peerless Perisher.

One reason alone sealed it: Kill me, and you die! But I... I can resurrect infinitely!

The Thunder King was an offensive abomination. The Protean Shifter offered thrilling versatility. Yet… Su Yu knew a Profession perfectly synergizing with his Talent was paramount.

[Talent and Profession Awakening complete.]

[Input your Mythic World Handle.]

Handle… Su Yu pondered, then subtly altered the tones of his name. ""Call me… Su Yu.""

(Silent Note: Pronounced identically to the Chinese 夙彧 (Sù Yù) but rendered in standard English spelling as Su Yu for readability).

[Welcome, Favored One: Su Yu!]

[Randomizing your Birth Village…]

[Your Birth Village is: Peacehaven]

[Initiating Teleport—]

An instant later, Su Yu vanished from the white void.

He reappeared amidst a sprawling village. The scent of fresh grass and rain-dampened earth filled his senses. The world felt breathtakingly real.

Suddenly —

CRUNCH!

The world spun. Su Yu’s last conscious thought was seeing his own neck spurting blood… Decapitated.

White light flared. He resurrected on the spot as notifications flooded his vision:

[You were slain by a Grade 1 Headhunter Ghoul invading Peacehaven!]

[Peerless Perisher Trait Activated! Grade 1 Headhunter Ghoul instantly perished!]

[Infinite Resurrection Talent Activated! You revived immediately!]

[You have slain a Grade 1 Headhunter Ghoul! Level Increased!]"