The world around Hao Zan shimmered with an ethereal haze, the remnants of his previous life clinging to his mind like a distant dream. He opened his eyes slowly, feeling the rush of memories—victories, losses, and betrayals—all compressed into a single, overwhelming torrent. This was the moment of regression, the chance to rewrite the past with the knowledge of the future.
Hao Zan's body felt different—stronger, yet familiar. The cultivation he had painstakingly earned in his previous life coursed through his veins, waiting to be refined and elevated. He could feel it: the Qi within him was ripe for consolidation, yet it hung like a suspended storm, demanding release and direction.
"Qi Gathering… seventh realm," he murmured softly, testing the limits of his awareness. Every particle of energy in the surroundings seemed to bend toward him, recognizing the authority of his presence. Even the faint whisper of the wind carried with it a sense of reverence, as if nature itself had acknowledged his return.
Before him, a faint light flickered. A system interface emerged, the culmination of his prior life's research and inspired designs. The Hao Zan System, a creation known only to him, floated in his mind's eye.
[System Activated: Eternal Regression Protocol]
Core Function: Preserve cultivation, treasures, and techniques from previous timeline.
Treasure Vault: Store Heaven-Earth treasures without temporal decay.
Technique Repository: Save martial arts and cultivation techniques for immediate access.
Physique Enhancement: Accelerate body, soul, and mind refinement.
Temporal Recall: Minor regression loops for rapid mastery of techniques.
Hao Zan's lips curled into a faint smile. "Everything… just as I planned."
He knew that mastery over this system was paramount. It was not simply a tool for power—it was a safeguard, a bridge between timelines, and the key to becoming an Eternity Sovereign. With it, he could preserve his cultivation, his treasures, and most importantly, the path that would ensure his loved ones' safety.
He reached into the system, withdrawing a treasure: the Heaven-Earth Qi Crystal. As he absorbed its energy, every fiber of his being resonated with newfound strength. His physique tightened, his reflexes sharpened, and his mind expanded into a clarity that bordered on divine comprehension. The treasures weren't merely tools—they were catalysts, amplifying every aspect of Hao Zan's existence.
Hours passed like minutes. Every punch, every step, every motion of his refined body was a meditation, a dance of perfect synchronization between soul, mind, and flesh. By the time Hao Zan lowered his gaze, he could feel the subtle shift within himself—the first breakthrough since regression. Deva Realm was now within reach, and the system had logged every nuance of his progress.
A distant rumble echoed in the void outside his consciousness. Hao Zan's eyes narrowed. This world was not empty—it was alive, and its challenges would soon come to find him.
"Let them come," he whispered, voice firm and unwavering. "I fear no one… except my wives."
He chuckled softly, brushing a stray lock of hair from his face, though no one was there to see it. Even in isolation, his thoughts drifted to the women who would shape his future: Xue Jiying, Mo Chulan, Chu Qinxia, He Youning, Xia Miho, Zhu Zilan, Yue Ningguang, and Zhao Qianyi. Each one a force of nature, each one destined to share his journey. The thought grounded him, reminding him that even an Eternity Sovereign had threads that bound him to humanity.
The first moon rose, and with it, Hao Zan's reflection upon his path. The system hummed, acknowledging the first successful integration of past-life cultivation. Every treasure, every technique, every ounce of his soul preserved: a foundation for the empire he had yet to build, the life he had yet to live, and the destiny he would inevitably claim.
He opened his eyes to the horizon, and in that moment, the world seemed to hold its breath. The path ahead was dangerous, treacherous, and filled with uncertainty—but Hao Zan welcomed it. For he had the knowledge, the system, and the resolve to shape everything according to his will.
And above all, he had the love and devotion of those who mattered most.
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