CH1: The First Arrival on Dou Qi Continent

Dou Qi Continent, Wutan City, Xiao Family!

A young man in a green shirt suddenly materialised in Xiao's courtyard, his eyes widening as he took in the classical buildings around him. Gradually, a look of surprise appeared on his delicate face.

"This... is the Xiao family in Battle Through The Heavens World?"

The boy's eyes widened further, finding the scene around him almost unbelievable. It matched exactly with the Xiao family he had imagined while watching "Battle Through The Heavens World". What was happening here? Had he truly crossed over to Dou Qi Continent as described in the novel?

"Ding..."

"Welcome, Master Xiao Han, to Dou Qi Continent. I am your universal system, Xiaorou."

Just as Xiao Han was profoundly surprised, a soft and pleasant voice suddenly echoed in his mind. It sounded like a clear spring flowing in the mountains, calming Xiao Han's mind.

"Damn it, Xiaorou, you've truly brought me to Dou Qi Continent?!"

Hearing this, Xiao Han was momentarily stunned, but his calm demeanor couldn't prevent a snort of disbelief. It appeared this girl had indeed transported him to Dou Qi Continent.

After completing his college entrance examination, he had been at home watching "Battle Through The Heavens World" with great enthusiasm. Suddenly, a universal system named Xiaorou had appeared in his mind, claiming omnipotence, and asked if he wanted to experience life in Dou Qi Continent.

At that moment, Xiao Han hadn't given it much thought. Naturally curious about Dou Qi Continent from the novel, he had been filled with endless fantasies and had simply replied, "I want to."

But as soon as he spoke, a white light had flashed before his eyes. When he opened them, he found himself inexplicably in Dou Qi Continent.

Could such unbelievable events really be happening to him?

Xiao Han looked around in shock, still finding it difficult to believe that he had truly arrived in Dou Qi Continent.

"Yes, Master, this is Dou Qi Continent. You have embarked on the journey of Dou Qi Continent. I wish you a pleasant voyage!" Xiaorou's sweet voice sounded once again.

"It's actually Dou Qi Continent..." Xiao Han's mouth twitched slightly, feeling somewhat dismayed. To think that he had encountered time travel while reading a novel was truly a strange occurrence. However, there was no point dwelling on it; no matter how distressed he felt, it wouldn't change anything.

Immediately, Xiao Han slowly composed himself. It was crucial for him to maintain absolute calm at this moment. Born into an ordinary peasant family, Xiao Han had been instilled with the maxim that children from poor families mature early. Consequently, his ambitions far surpassed those of his peers. Having delved into myriad books and explored various magical realms, his perspective was naturally broader than most.

"Xiao Rou, you claimed to be an omnipotent system. Can you return me to the real world?" Having calmed down, Xiao Han immediately pinpointed the issue at hand. Since Xiaorou had brought him to Dou Qi Continent, it was only logical to turn to her to return to Earth.

"Of course, Xiaorou can teleport the master to any plane to experience life in many different worlds. However, the master must first complete a task on Dou Qi Continent in order to return to reality," Xiaorou replied.

Hearing this, Xiao Han breathed a sigh of relief. That was reassuring. Since he could return, he might as well explore Dou Qi Continent. Moreover, he was intensely curious about it.

Having shed the weight off his shoulders, Xiao Han felt a sense of relief. He could traverse Dou Qi Continent, return to the real world, and explore other planes as well. This universal system truly possessed remarkable power. With a slight raise of his eyebrows, he smiled and asked, "Xiaorou, what task must I complete?"

"Master needs to achieve the task of advancing to Dou God," Xiaorou responded.

"What? Advance to Dou God!" Xiao Han's smile instantly froze, his mouth gaping as if struck by a bolt of lightning. The task truly stunned him.

Dou God.

The pinnacle powerhouse of Dou Qi Continent. According to "Battle Through The Heavens World," only one person, Xiao Yan, had reached the rank of Dou God in nearly a thousand years.

Even for someone as talented as Xiao Yan, it had taken decades to achieve such a feat. The difficulty of advancing to Dou God was evident to all.

Xiao Han was merely a newcomer to Dou Qi Continent, lacking even the strength of a first-stage Dou Qi practitioner. In the eyes of Dou Qi Continent, he was utterly inconsequential. It seemed ludicrous for him to complete the task of advancing to Dou God.

Moreover, even if Xiao Han were to reach the rank of Dou God, it would take decades. By the time he returned to the real world, decades would have passed, and he might have missed out on a significant portion of his life.

His parents had toiled to provide for Xiao Han's education, and he had not disappointed them. This year, Xiao Han had secured first place in the provincial university entrance examination, promising a bright future. He had intended to find a good job after graduation to support his parents. Yet, it seemed all of that was merely a beautiful dream now. In the real world, he might never be able to return...

And if his parents, working outside, were to discover his sudden disappearance, the grief they would experience...

"Dad, Mum, I'm sorry..." Xiao Han gazed up at the vast sky. At that moment, he wasn't concerned about his own predicament but about his parents. Tears welled up in his eyes, an overwhelming sense of guilt washing over him. Then, an indescribable feeling surged within him.

"Master, there's no need to despair. With Xiaorou, the omnipotent system, advancing to Dou God won't be difficult. Moreover, the master needn't worry about family concerns. Time flows differently in Dou Qi Continent compared to the real world. Spending a year here translates to merely a day passing in the real world. Even if decades were to pass in Dou Qi Continent, only a few months would have elapsed in reality. Additionally, the master's appearance won't change over the decades spent here."

"So, there's no need for the master to worry. Just enjoy your time in Dou Qi Continent, and Xiaorou will ensure your safety."

Seeing Xiao Han's despondent expression, Xiaorou's voice echoed once more.

"One year here equals one day outside?"

Xiao Han, who had been immersed in grief, heard Xiaorou's words, his pupils contracting as his spirits soared. Xiaorou's words dispelled his previous concerns.

According to Xiaorou, he had no reason to worry at all. Even if decades passed here, only a few months would have elapsed in the outside world. Besides, his parents were working outside, and he had once spent his summer vacation alone at home for three months. It would be quite an adventure to spend the summer vacation in another world.

Three months of summer vacation equated to 90 years in Dou Qi Continent. If he could advance to Dou God within these 90 years, he could return to the real world. Moreover, he could still maintain contact with the outside world and continue exploring other planes in the future.

In other words, his summer vacation was essentially a journey to Dou Qi Continent.

Interdimensional travel? With a universal system?