The Dou Qi Continent.
Northwest Region, Misty Cloud Sect.
"Pill King... Gu He?"
In an antique and exquisitely decorated room, a middle-aged man wore a complex expression as he murmured to himself.
"I've transmigrated... This is the world of Battle Through the Heavens, and I've become Pill King Gu He?"
That's right. The middle-aged man was a traveler from Earth. Just moments ago, he had fully absorbed the memories of this body and learned of his current identity.
This was the world of Battle Through the Heavens.
In his previous life, he had been an avid fan of online novels, often staying up for days on end to binge-read novels. But this time, while engrossed in a harem novel, he had pushed himself too far, staying awake for three consecutive nights before suddenly passing away.
When he woke up, he found himself in the body of Pill King Gu He from Battle Through the Heavens.
"From now on, I am Pill King Gu He," the man declared calmly after fully merging with the memories of his new identity.
Having read Battle Through the Heavens no less than three times, he remembered the plot vividly. He couldn't help but feel a pang of pity for Gu He's fate.
To summarize Gu He's life in one sentence: the first half was glorious, while the second half was marked by obscurity.
In his youth, Gu He had won first place in the Alchemist Grand Meeting of the Jia Ma Empire. After being recruited by the Misty Cloud Sect, he became an honorary elder. With the sect's abundant resources, his alchemy skills advanced rapidly. Within a decade, he became a sixth-tier alchemist, and his cultivation reached the Dou King level.
He was known as Pill King Gu He, the number one alchemist in the Jia Ma Empire.
This was the pinnacle of his glory.
However, when the protagonist, Xiao Yan, appeared, Gu He's brilliance was completely overshadowed.
His prized flame was taken by Xiao Yan. The woman he loved fell for Xiao Yan, and his wedding day was also ruined by Xiao Yan. Even his proudest alchemy skills were surpassed by Xiao Yan.
In the face of Xiao Yan, Gu He was nothing but a complete loser.
"No! Absolutely not!"
"Since I've crossed over, I must change my fate!"
Thinking of his tragic end in the original story, Gu He's eyes hardened with determination. This time, he would not be trampled underfoot by Xiao Yan.
[Ding! The Ten-Thousandfold Return Apprenticeship System has been activated. Congratulations, host, on receiving a beginner's gift pack.]
[Would you like to open the beginner's gift pack?]
A gentle female voice suddenly echoed in Gu He's mind.
A system?
Gu He was momentarily stunned but quickly realized what was happening.
This must be his golden finger! After all, as a transmigrator, how could he not have a cheat ability?
Ecstatic, Gu He quickly asked, "System, can you explain your functions?"
As soon as he finished speaking, a flood of information poured into his mind.
In moments, Gu He understood the system's mechanics.
The Ten-Thousandfold Return Apprenticeship System, as the name suggested, revolved around mentoring disciples.
No matter what he bestowed upon his disciples, the system would trigger a return mechanism. The multiplier for this return was random—it could be double, tenfold, a hundredfold, or even a thousandfold or ten-thousandfold!
However, the system came with a few limitations:
First, Each disciple could only trigger the return mechanism three times per month.
Second, Items returned by the system could not trigger the return mechanism again.
Third, A disciple's talent rating must reach eight points to trigger the return mechanism.
These restrictions were clearly in place to prevent exploitation.
'Am I really that kind of person?' Gu He thought, somewhat exasperated.
Even with these limitations, the system's effects were undeniably powerful. Gu He was confident that with this system, he could change his destiny.
Then, he remembered the beginner's gift pack he had yet to open.
Without hesitation, he said, "System, open the beginner's gift pack!"
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on successfully opening the beginner's gift pack.]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on obtaining the supernatural ability—Empowerment!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on obtaining the Immortal Temperament!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on obtaining the Seven Orifice Exquisite Heart!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on obtaining the supernatural ability—Void Projection!]
[Ding! Congratulations, host, on obtaining a Nine-Star Dou Saint Experience Card!]
Hearing the series of system notifications, Gu He couldn't help but swallow hard.
He hadn't expected the beginner's gift pack to be so generous!
[The above items have been distributed to the system space. Please check them at your convenience.]
Looking at the treasures in the system space, Gu He took a deep breath to calm himself.
"System, extract the supernatural ability—Empowerment!" he commanded.
As soon as he spoke, a beam of spiritual light shot into his mind. Instantly, he gained a profound understanding of the Empowerment ability.
After a moment, Gu He opened his eyes, excitement flashing within them.
This Empowerment ability was incredibly powerful!
It allowed him to directly impart anything he had mastered—be it cultivation techniques, combat skills, secret arts, or even his comprehension of cultivation—to his disciples.
This ability was tailor-made for him. Combined with the apprenticeship system, it was a perfect match.
A smile spread across Gu He's face as he turned his attention back to the system space.
"System, extract the Immortal Temperament!"
As soon as he spoke, a mysterious force enveloped his entire body, warm and comforting.
At the same time, subtle changes began to occur within him. His skin took on a jade-like luster, becoming flawless and radiant. His facial features and physique also underwent slight refinements, enhancing his already striking appearance.
When the transformation ended, Gu He walked over to a mirror in the room and gazed at his reflection.
What he saw left him in awe.
The man in the mirror was tall, handsome, and exuded an ethereal aura. His refined features and perfect proportions made him look like a celestial being.
"Cool! So damn handsome!" Gu He couldn't help but admire himself.
'If I were a woman, I might just marry myself', he thought with a chuckle.
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