activa-t Chapter 1
Chapter 1
The desolate region, the capital of the Stone Kingdom.
Deep within the Prince Wu's mansion.
Inside an ancient and simple palace, spiritual energy wafts like mist, constantly circulating.
Outside the hall, the auspicious beasts crouched, silent and still.
Inside the hall, a young man dressed in a brocade robe was pacing back and forth, his handsome face filled with anxiety and unease.
He is Shi Ziling.
Or rather, he was a transmigrator who traveled to "Perfect World" and became the biological father of Shi Hao, the Desolate Emperor.
"Why is there still no movement...?"
Shi Ziling stopped in his tracks, his brows furrowed.
Although he hasn't awakened a system in the years since he transmigrated, he has still lived a comfortable life.
With his talent, he might not be anything special in the Upper Realm, but in the Lower Realm, he is definitely a prodigy.
He broke through to the Inscription Realm in his early twenties, and was only one step away from the Array Realm.
If it weren't for the fact that his father, Shi Zhongtian, was later chased by the Pixiu and trapped in the Black Forest for thirteen years, he would have been spared.
The son, Shi Hao, who stayed at home, had his supreme bone stolen by treacherous people in the mansion.
Shi Ziling's cultivation career should have been extremely smooth, at least enough for him to become a War King.
Now that he had transmigrated, he naturally wouldn't let Shi Zhongtian hunt the Pixiu again, nor would he leave his son alone.
As long as Shi Hao stays by my side, the tragedy will not happen.
In order to "take advantage of the younger generation" as soon as possible, Shi Ziling has worked very hard in recent years.
Of course, the main reason is that Yi Ning is really beautiful.
I just couldn't resist!
"Eeya~"
Finally, the sound of a baby crying came from inside the room.
The voice was childish, but to Shi Ziling's ears it sounded like heavenly music.
"It's born! It's born!"
Shi Zhongtian, who had been sitting calmly drinking tea, suddenly stood up, his beard trembling.
Shi Ziling didn't care about etiquette or manners at all; he swayed and rushed into the inner room.
The room was filled with the aroma of medicine.
Qin Yining lay on the soft couch, covered with a thin blanket. Her face was slightly pale, but her eyes were still clear as water, radiating a gentle light.
A maid was holding a baby wrapped tightly in swaddling clothes, standing carefully to one side.
Shi Ziling didn't even glance at the swaddling clothes, rushed straight to the bedside, and grabbed Qin Yining's hand.
The hand was slightly cool, but it made him feel incredibly at ease.
"Yining, you've worked hard."
Shi Ziling's voice trembled slightly as he gently stroked his wife's cheek, his eyes filled with heartache.
Qin Yining smiled weakly, grasped his hand in return, and said softly, "Ziling, it's a boy. Don't you want to go see him?"
"No rush."
Shi Ziling leaned down and gently kissed her forehead, his tone firm.
"There will be plenty of time to look after the child later; right now, you come first."
Qin Yining's cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes filled with a happy smile.
Just then, a cold, mechanical voice suddenly rang in Shi Ziling's mind.
[Ding! Detected that the host has officially been promoted to the role of "father," the Destiny System is officially activated!]
[New player gift pack has been distributed. Want to open it now?]
Shi Ziling was slightly taken aback, then overjoyed.
system!?
finally come!
He thought he would never have another chance to awaken his cheat ability.
"Activate!"
Shi Ziling silently recited this in his heart.
[New Player Gift Pack is now available!]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained: Heavenly Eye (Innate Divine Power), Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword (Qingyuan Miaodao Version), and Power Rune.]
[Character panel has been generated!]
[Host: Shi Ziling]
Age: 26
[Realm: Late Stage of Inscription Realm]
[Treasure: Three-Pointed Double-Edged Sword]
[Supernatural Power: Heavenly Eye (can see through illusions, perceive the true nature of things, and aid in cultivation)]
[System Functions: Rewards can be earned by checking in, completing tasks, and breaking through realms.]
A warm current instantly flowed through his body, and Shi Ziling felt a slight heat between his brows, as a pale golden rune quietly appeared.
"Ziling, we haven't named the baby yet."
Qin Yining spoke gently.
"Let's call him Shi Hao," Shi Ziling said softly. "Hao means vast and boundless, like the heavens."
The heavens hang high, suppressing all ages.
But in this life, he would not allow his son to rule alone for eternity.
If the system doesn't come, fine; but if it does, how can it not clean up all the filth and grime for its son?
"As you wish."
Qin Yining smiled, pursing her lips.
In the days that followed, the Prince Wu's residence was immersed in a festive atmosphere.
Shi Ziling didn't rush to cultivate, but instead spent most of his time by Qin Yining's side.
He personally brewed the precious medicine to help Qin Yining recover.
It was late at night on this day.
Qin Yining had already fallen asleep, her breathing even.
Shi Ziling gently tucked the blanket around her, then got up and went into the courtyard.
The moonlight, like water, spilled onto the bluestone slabs.
"system."
He was silent.
A panel suddenly appeared before my eyes.
[Host: Shi Ziling]
[Realm: Late Stage of Inscription Realm]
Shi Ziling sat down cross-legged, and with a thought, a golden rune appeared between his eyebrows.
The Heavenly Eye slowly opened.
In an instant, his perspective changed.
The surrounding space was no longer pitch black, but filled with countless fine silver threads.
Those are the primordial runes of heaven and earth, the fundamental laws that constitute this world.
"The Heavenly Eye is indeed miraculous."
Shi Ziling took a deep breath, circulated the divine light within his body, and said softly, "Change the runes."
The runes of power entered his body, ruthlessly shattering all the existing runes and transforming them into his own form.
This process was swift and forceful, causing Shi Ziling intense pain and nearly tearing his body apart.
But the benefits are also enormous.
As dawn broke, the runes within his body had completely transformed into runes of power.
Shi Ziling activated his magic technique, his entire body radiating golden light, and his power increased several times over.
"Pure numbers are indeed terrifying."
"Ziling?"
A soft voice came from behind me.
Shi Ziling quickly concealed his aura and turned around to look.
Qin Yining, draped in a thin veil, stood under the corridor, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and worry.
"Yi Ning, why are you awake?"
Shi Ziling walked over quickly, embraced her, and said softly, "It's chilly at night, why aren't you wearing more clothes?"
"I sensed the commotion here and became a little uneasy."
Qin Yining leaned against him, listening to his strong heartbeat, and her worries gradually dissipated.
"You...broke through?"
"Yes, seeing that you and your child are safe and sound made me so excited that I broke through to the next level."
Shi Ziling didn't hide anything, holding her hand with a smile.
"I've been watching you from behind for half an hour."
Qin Yining directly exposed him.
Shi Ziling didn't feel embarrassed at all; it was just a joke.
He grabbed Qin Yining and carried her frail body in his arms, striding into the house.
"Ziling, what are you doing? Put me down."
Qin Yining panicked a little.
In the past, when Shi Ziling picked her up like this, he would then teach her how to be a person.
But she just gave birth today, and the baby is still in the room.
"Ziling, no, let's do it another day, okay... another day..."
"Hmm..."