Transmigrated As A Dual Cultivator

The Rebirth of Xiao Feng

Ethan blinked as he took in his surroundings. The towering trees of the forest loomed overhead, their leaves casting shifting shadows across the mossy ground. A cool breeze rustled through the foliage, carrying the earthy scent of pine and damp soil.

His first instinct was to chalk it all up to a vivid dream. After all, one moment he had been staring death in the face, and the next, he was… here.

But as his hands moved reflexively to his chest, his breath caught. These weren't his hands. The slender fingers were pale, yet their touch carried a strength that made his own feel feeble in comparison.

His gaze shifted to his reflection in a nearby stream.

Staring back at him was a young man—a stunningly beautiful youth with features so ethereal they could make the heavens weep. Long, flowing white hair cascaded down his back, contrasting sharply with his piercing silver eyes. His flawless skin seemed to shimmer faintly under the sunlight, giving him an almost otherworldly presence.

"This… this is Xiao Feng," Ethan whispered, his voice trembling. There was no mistaking it. The character he had idolized for years, the man whose unjust death had driven him to abandon Heaven's Ascent, now stood before him.

No. He wasn't just looking at Xiao Feng. He was Xiao Feng.

Before the weight of that realization could fully sink in, a crisp ding rang out in his mind, followed by a series of notifications that appeared before his eyes like holographic text.

[System Notification]

Name: Xiao Feng

Age: 20

Realm: Origin Realm, 1st Stage

Skills:

Soul Absorption (Max)

Description: Absorb the essence, qi, and abilities of defeated enemies.Upgrade Bonus: Host gains a bonus affinity for both light and dark elements.

New Effect: Host can merge with light and dark, becoming intangible for a brief period.

Dual Cultivation (Level 1)

Description: Enhances the cultivation speed and skills of both the host and their partner during intimate cultivation.

New Effect: Partners gain a permanent boost to their qi reserves and spiritual strength.

Ethan stared at the notifications, his heart pounding. The skills, the abilities—everything was familiar. But there were new elements, things that hadn't existed in the game.

"Dual cultivation?" he muttered, his lips curling into a smirk. "Well, that's… interesting."

The system wasn't done.

[System Notification]

Welcome, Transmigrator.

You have been granted a second chance at life. The body you inhabit is that of Xiao Feng, a prodigious cultivator labeled as a heretic by the world. Your path is yours to decide—ascend to the heavens, or bring them crashing down.

Cultivation Realm Overview:

1. Origin Realm: The foundation of cultivation, where one begins to harness qi.

2. Spirit Realm: A cultivator's body and soul are tempered, granting enhanced strength and spiritual awareness.

3. Core Formation Realm: A golden core is formed within the dantian, acting as the source of a cultivator's power.

4. Nascent Soul Realm: A nascent soul, a reflection of the cultivator's essence, is born, granting immense spiritual and physical strength.

5. Ascendant Realm: The pinnacle of mortal cultivation, where one begins to grasp the laws of the world and transcends mortality.

Each realm is divided into nine stages, with each stage representing a breakthrough in power and understanding.

Ethan's mind raced as he absorbed the information. The cultivation realms were familiar to him, but seeing them laid out like this made everything feel more tangible, more real.

"So, I'm at the bottom of the ladder," he muttered, glancing at the notification again. "Origin Realm, first stage. I'm just getting started."

But he wasn't worried. Xiao Feng had always been a character of immense potential, and now that Ethan was in control, that potential would be fully realized.

"Let's see," he said, flexing his hands and feeling the surge of qi flowing through his veins. The sensation was exhilarating, like electricity coursing beneath his skin.

Testing the Skills

He took a deep breath and focused on his first skill: Soul Absorption. Immediately, a strange aura enveloped his body—a blend of light and shadow that flickered like a living thing. He could feel the skill's hunger, its thirst for power.

"Absorb everything…" Ethan whispered, a grin spreading across his face. He clenched his fist, and the aura intensified, swirling around him like a storm.

The second skill intrigued him even more. Dual Cultivation wasn't something he'd had much experience with in the game, but he understood its implications. It wasn't just about intimacy; it was a tool for rapid power growth, something that could turn him into an unstoppable force.

"Looks like Xiao Feng's reputation as a heretic is about to get worse," he chuckled.

The Path Ahead

As the notifications faded, Ethan stood still, letting everything sink in. He was in the body of a man who had been betrayed and hunted by the world, a man labeled as a heretic for daring to challenge the status quo.

But Ethan wasn't Xiao Feng. He wasn't bound by the character's original story or the choices dictated by the game.

"This world tried to crush Xiao Feng," he said, his voice low and filled with resolve. "But now, I'm in control. And I'm going to make them pay for what they did to him."

He turned his gaze toward the horizon, where the sun was beginning to rise, painting the sky in hues of gold and crimson.

"This time," he whispered, "we'll do it my way."

With a smirk, Ethan—or rather, Xiao Feng—took his first step forward, ready to carve a new path through this world.