What… is this place?
Chen Yi slowly opened his heavy, blurred eyes.
All around him was pitch darkness—like a specially designed isolation chamber in a prison.
Click.
A crisp sound, like an eggshell cracking, echoed in front of him. A faint, dreamlike glow flickered intermittently in the darkness.
I'm not dead?That kind of lightning should've killed me instantly.
Dragging his body forward, Chen Yi reached out toward the dim light.
Whoosh.
The moment his fingers touched it, his entire body was violently pulled in.
It felt as though he were lying inside a holographic simulation pod. A hyper-real, movie-like scene unfolded before his eyes.
And the protagonist of that "movie" was a strikingly beautiful little boy.
His name was exactly the same as Chen Yi's.
The boy's parents were both members of a special department. When he was still in kindergarten, he had been sent to live with one of his mother's comrades-in-arms. That household also had a younger daughter, one year younger than him.
The comrade-in-arms raised the boy as his own son—but the way he was raised was… off.
He was protected and cared for with almost excessive delicacy, as if he were a girl.
When the boy smiled brightly, Chen Yi genuinely questioned for a moment whether this was really a boy at all.
Why… does my heart feel like it's racing?
An exquisitely handsome face. Clear sapphire-like eyes. A pure, soft aura. Slender crescent eyebrows, a straight nose, pale pink lips, and neat white teeth.
Like a fairy-tale elf.
If he grew up, he would undoubtedly captivate the hearts of both women and men.
The scene continued to play.
The boy grew up little by little, always accompanied by a sister overflowing with affection.
When he studied history, he meticulously recorded everything from his books.
At this point, Chen Yi finally understood.
This was not Earth's civilization.
The planet in the vision was called the Land Bestowed by the Gods, a vast world beyond imagination.
It contained 570 countries of different races and beliefs, with a population exceeding 30 billion—far surpassing Earth.
The Land Bestowed by the Gods was divided into four continents and twenty-nine major island nations.
Eastern Continent — Divine Phoenix Empire
Western Continent — Empire of the Gods
Southern Continent — Southern Alliance Empire
Northern Continent — the most chaotic, with dozens of warring nations
Only the Northern Continent still had male-dominated countries, locked in wars lasting over three hundred years.
The Divine Phoenix Empire and the other two empires—along with their vassal states—were all ruled by women.
Ancient patrilineal civilizations had long vanished into history.
Biologists had proven that women in this world possessed three additional advantageous gene clusters, along with two-thirds greater muscle density and physical strength compared to men.
Thus, women were naturally revered.
In terms of culture, language, and appearance, the Divine Phoenix Empire was almost identical to China.
If Earth's 2020 gender roles were completely reversed, the result would be almost the same as this world.
In Divine Phoenix Country, women were honored, red was the national color, and men often wore pink and blue clothing.
Women paid bride prices. Household heads were always women.
Men acted as homemakers—cooking, cleaning, raising children, and handling light labor.
What shocked Chen Yi the most was—
Men bore symbols of chastity.
Every boy was born with a Yangyuan imprint, and the boy in the vision had one as well, right on his pale abdomen.
Fortunately—or unfortunately—women still bore children in this world, and pregnancy lasted only three months.
This is outrageous…If this planet truly exists, I must study it thoroughly.
Suppressing his astonishment, Chen Yi continued watching.
The Divine Phoenix Empire consisted of 21 states, 52 major cities, and 899 towns, ranking third globally by population.
Total population: 7.1 billionWomen: 4.2 billionMen: less than 3 billion
Due to global demographic shifts and shortages of young men, male status had risen sharply.
In Divine Phoenix Country, if an ordinary woman wanted to marry a beautiful man, she needed a house, a vehicle, and substantial savings.
If she had nothing—and lacked eloquence—she would likely remain single for life.
Some women turned extreme, resorting to force.
As a result, violent crime surged, prompting strict legal protections for men.
Even mild flirtation toward a boy in public could count as harassment. If reported, the woman would face at least a week in prison.
The boy in the vision lived in Piaoxue Town, Piaoxue City, within Divine Phoenix Country.
When he was nine, his adoptive mother died during a mission. Two years later, his adoptive father remarried a wealthy businesswoman.
Unable to contact his biological parents, the boy continued living with his adoptive sister.
The lively girl clung to him daily, declaring herself his "guardian knight."
A beautiful, pure boy like him was dangerously alluring.
Fortunately, the police station was only a kilometer away, his adoptive mother's comrades lived nearby, and the area's security was excellent.
The boy was helpless—but indulged his sister's affection, finding comfort in her cheerful presence.
The scene shifted again.
The boy was now sixteen.
Calling him "beautiful enough to topple nations" would still fall short.
Piaoxue Town School was flooded with wealthy girls transferring in just to see him, forcing the once-free public school to charge 30,000 yuan in placement fees.
To follow him daily, his sister even skipped two grades.
From breakfast to bedtime, she never left his side.
Then—
The image froze.
The final scene showed the boy returning home one afternoon.
A white sphere fell from the sky.
Impact.
Unconsciousness.
This is too real…Who is this kid? There's no way someone this beautiful would be unknown.
The darkness returned.
Tick. Tick.
Chen Yi closed his eyes, thoughts racing.
Am I dead?Is this the soul? Reincarnation?Or am I still alive—rescued, trapped in a prison isolation chamber, hallucinating?
Kacha—kacha.
A mechanical sound echoed.
Chen Yi snapped his eyes open.
"Hello, dear Master. I am the Goddess's Pet Growth Auxiliary Artifact. How may I assist you?"
"…What?"
An electronic, synthesized voice rang in his ears.
I'm really not dead?
"I am an intelligent artifact produced by the End Civilization's Shenqi Group. My purpose is to assist men in growing into perfect pets. Would you like to become the jewel in the palm of a goddess?"
"…Civilization at the end? Goddess? Pets?"
Chen Yi was completely stunned.
"Oh, right. The End Civilization was destroyed by the Nihilistic Civilization. Our artifacts were scattered to fringe planets by spacetime shockwaves."
Chen Yi thought for a moment."What exactly was the End Civilization? And what can you do?"
"The End Civilization controlled tens of thousands of high-tier planets, housed 160 trillion people, and served 9,900 goddesses. Unfortunately—"
"That's… terrifying," Chen Yi muttered. "So what's your function?"
"I can grant god-tier auxiliary skills, enhance appearance, charm, and physique, and probe others' information—provided their strength is lower than yours."
"Then where am I? And what about my body?"
"You are lying on a bed. Your body is healthy. Your consciousness is currently in the spiritual domain. Bind the artifact to awaken."
"How do I bind it?"
"A spiritual contract. Please review and sign."
A glowing contract appeared.
Conditions were simple:
No betrayal of the End Civilization
No betrayal of one's goddess
No betrayal of Shenqi Group
Annual contribution of 100 million Extreme Coins after receiving divine favor
The civilization no longer existed. The contract posed no danger.
"After signing, can I wake up?"
Chen Yi signed without hesitation.
"Master, barrier removal will take ten minutes. You may call me 2001020086, or assign a name."
"…Call me Chen Yi. You'll be Hope—hope for starting over."
Hope acknowledged.
Chen Yi stood up, fists clenched.
I'm alive.And I have an artifact.
Maybe he could shatter existing scientific theories… earn merit… escape prison early… rebuild his life.
Personal Information:
Name: Chen Yi
Age: 16
Attributes:
Constitution: 7 (+)
Mental: 20 (+)
Charm Composite:
Charm: 98
Appearance: 99 (+)
Body: 94 (+)
Voice: 93 (+)
Body Fragrance: 90 (+)
Demeanor: 87 (+)
Holy & Pure: 91 (+)
Cute Charm: 94 (+)
Items:
Attribute Cards ×1
Unlearned Skills:
Holy Light of Recovery (+)
Hymn of Courage
Guardian of Holy Light
Learned Skills:
Biotechnology (Specialist)
Biomedicine (Specialist)
Genetic Engineering (Specialist)
Biochemistry (Specialist)
Computer Tech (Intermediate)
High-Energy Materials (Intermediate)
Auxiliary Points: 0(Earned by pleasing women)
Evaluation:The most beautiful boy on the planet. A peerless genius with unmatched talent and looks.
"…I'm almost thirty. Why am I sixteen?" Chen Yi muttered. "And this charm is ridiculous."
"The artifact activated when lightning struck. You were transferred to a new planet. Remember the silver metal sphere in the coal mine?"
"…So I transmigrated?"
"Yes. This planet is approaching evolution. Very suitable for you."
Chen Yi squatted down, holding his head.
Calm down.
First, adapt.
Then plan the future.