"Trash will always remain trash. No amount of techniques, not even a Heavenly Grade one, could ever elevate a weakling like him."the boy said as he looked towards Xiao Wei.
There was a cruel smirk twisting his lips and a wicked glint in his eyes, reveling in the opportunity to humiliate Xiao Wei in front of others.
Xiao Wei looked back at the boy who was stareing at him intently. As he remembered from his memories that this boy is his cousin, Xiao Yen.
Four years earlier, Xiao Wei's father, Xiao Bai, had held the position of Clan head. However, following the tragic deaths of both him and Xiao Wei's mother, Mo Chen, the Clan leader position within the clan were assumed by Xiao Yen's father, marking a significant shift in their clan hierarchy.
Since then, Xiao Yen had been showered with special treatment and resources, allowing him to advance swiftly in his cultivation. And now after four years Xiao Yen already reached the Ninth Layer of Martial Apprentice Realm and because he's the son of the Clan head, every young generation in the clan is favouring him.
Xiao Wei knew he was currently at a significant disadvantage, his meager cultivation level making him an easy target for mockery.
Rather than engaging in a futile verbal spar, Xiao Wei decided to focus on what truly mattered - improving his skills. He excused himself from the group, moving to a secluded corner of the training hall.
With determination etched onto his youthful features, Xiao Wei began to practice the Tiger Claw technique, pouring all his energy into mastering the intricate moves. He repeated the sequence again and again, driven by an unyielding resolve to excel.
After few hours, the Elder Xu ended the training and Xiao Wei made his way back to his room.
Upon entering the room, Xiao Wei settled into a cross-legged sitting position, prepared to begin his practice.
"I must not waste any time; I need to cultivate and grow stronger"Xiao Wei muttered quietly to himself as he prepared to begin his Cultivation.
Just as he was about to start Cultivating, the pendent around his neck start shining, it was the same pendent 'Dao of Life And Death' which was with him in his previous life.
The real Xiao Wei found this pendant yesterday in front of his window. He found the pendent pleasing to the eyes because of it's style so he wear it around his neck.
After few seconds, the pendent stop shining and a familiar system interface materialized in the midair before his eyes.
Xiao Wei's eyes widened as he stared at the shimmering interface hovering before him. The system interface was sent by his constellation Lord Of The Netherworld, he never thought he would see the same interface here in this Cultivation world.
[Kuro, I have granted you a second chance as Xiao Wei. I understand you have numerous questions, but for now, I cannot provide any information. I can only tell you to focus on your Cultivation and become stronger and reach Martial Ancestor Realm as soon as possible.]
After reading the system interface, Xiao Wei felt a mix of emotions swirling inside him - gratitude, confusion and determination. Gratitude for being given a second chance, confusion about the circumstances that led to his rebirth in this Cultivation wild and determination to seize this opportunity and carve out a new destiny for himself.
Before Xiao Wei could utter a word or pose amy question, a second interface materialized, interrupting his thoughts.
[Xiao Wei, you still have access to your Shadow Summon and Shadow Storage abilities from your previous life. These skills will help you during the upcoming difficulties of this realm.]
Xiao Wei's mind raced as he processed this revelation. He had grown accustomed to relying on these abilities in his past life, and now, in this unfamiliar world, they offered a surge of confidence that he could leverage these abilities to overcome upcoming difficulties and rise above his current circumstances.
"I, Shadow Monarch, has returned! Hahahaha..."Xiao Wei said and start laughing after reading the system interface.
The muffled sound of Xiao Wei's mindful laughter drifted out from his room, carrying through the corridor.
At the same time outside his room, several Xiao clan members strolled by, engaged in casual conversations. Their voices faded as they passed, but the sudden burst of laughter from within Xiao Wei's room caught their attention.
Intrigued, they slowed their pace, tilting their heads curiously toward the source of the unusual sound.
"What's got him laughing so hard in there?"a member said, his brow furrowed in puzzlement.
His companions, exchanged skeptical glances before shrugging indifferently.
"I think that Loser Wei has finally lost his mind"one of them remarked, a sneer playing on his lips.
"That's good for our clan"another chimed in, chuckling along with his companion.
Their laughter trailed off as they continued walking down the corridor, leaving Xiao Wei's room behind. The door remained shut, the sound of his mirth echoing softly within its confines.
Inside the room, while Xiao Wei was laughing a new interface materialized before him.
[Xiao Wei, the last and most important thing, do not remove the pendant from around your neck. It's a very powerful treasure, so do not reveal its existence to anyone else.]
After few seconds the materialized interface vanished, leaving Xiao Wei with many questions.
Xiao Wei gazed at the pendant hanging around his neck, curiosity burning within him. He had no idea what it did or why it was so crucial to keep hidden. Even in his previous life his constellation Lord Of The Netherworld reminded him to keep it hidden from others.
Still, Xiao Wei trusted his constellation Lord Of The Netherworld as he is the one who had granted him a second chance at life. If Lord Of The Netherworld wanted to harm him he would never give him a second chance in his life.
With a nod, he tucked the pendant away beneath his clothing, resolving to learn more about the pendent in due time. For now, his focus lay elsewhere - Cultivating his Spiritual Energy and become stronger.