Wang Li's world was shaped by the three Shines of the Ancient Silver Moon. The first Shine one thousand one hundred and ten years ago gave rise to Yuan Qi and the Martial Dao; the second Shine one hundred and ten years ago caused Earth to partially overlap with other realms such as the God Realm, Savage Realm, Ancient Beast Realm, Underground Realm, and Deep Sea Realm, sparking plane wars and cross-world exploration; the third Shine ten years ago permanently opened large-scale dimensional gates, allowing powerful beings from other worlds to enter Earth. It was in this extraordinary reality that Wang Li found himself reborn eighteen years ago, and only now had the memories of his previous life fully merged with his present consciousness. In his past life he had been a rootless orphan from a world without transcendence, but here he had a father, a mother, a younger brother, a younger sister named Wang Lulu, and a childhood sweetheart Li Yuanzhu who was his constant companion. Wang Li treasured this new life and felt no desire to return to his old one. Moreover, he was captivated by the Martial Dao, a path through which practitioners absorbed Yuan Qi, tempered their body and spirit, and could eventually achieve longevity, flight, and even immortality. He dreamed of becoming a true Martial Artist and seeing the highest splendors of this world. However, his journey was hindered by poor talent and previous laziness. He had begun basic martial training at age six, but twelve years later he was still stuck at the Martial Apprentice Third Layer. His classmates were at the Fifth or Sixth Layer, while the top prodigies at elite high schools had reached the Ninth or Tenth Layer and were considering the breakthrough to true Martial Artist. Wang Li knew that admission to a top Han Federation university required at least the Martial Apprentice Eighth Layer. The gap seemed insurmountable, yet his curiosity and yearning persisted. On a scorching mid-October morning in his senior year at Lai Jun City's Third High School, Wang Li sat in the classroom of Class Four, letting his thoughts drift. He pondered how lucky he was to have been given a second life and how marvelous this world of martial arts and other realms was. His daydreaming was caught by the homeroom teacher Old Zhan, a tall, passionate man who was in the middle of a history lecture. Old Zhan angrily demanded what he had just taught. Wang Li's best friend Li Yuanzhu, a shy and gentle girl with pure eyes, secretly gestured the number three from her seat. Wang Li answered without hesitation, "The three Shines of the Ancient Silver Moon." Old Zhan continued, asking for the impacts. Wang Li confidently listed them: the first brought Yuan Qi, the second overlapped with other worlds and began plane wars, the third opened dimensional gates and brought alien invaders. The school bell cut him off before he could finish. Old Zhan gave him a meaningful glare, warned him not to let it happen again, and left. After class, Li Yuanzhu's cheeks were red as she invited Wang Li to her home for dinner, explaining that her father had sent back demonic beast meat from the Ancient Beast Realm and fruits from the Savage Realm. Wang Li, unaware of the value, accepted cheerfully, drawing venomous glares from his male classmates who swore to make him pay in the next martial arts class. Wang Li sat next to Li Yuanzhu, teasing her about being too timid for the Martial Dao, which required fearless advance. She only blushed and smiled softly. After school they walked together to her home, and Wang Li enjoyed a meal of high-Yuan Qi resources. Later, he returned to his own suburban home, the Wang Family Farmhouse. He banged on the iron gate and shouted. His little sister Wang Lulu, a lively and affectionate girl, threw the door open and jumped into his arms, sniffing him and accusing him of having Sister Li's scent. Wang Li pinched her nose and teased her about gaining weight. Their mother followed and scolded Wang Li for always bullying his sister, but her eyes held fondness. That night, as Wang Li lay in bed, he reflected on his past as an orphan and how much he now had. He regretted his previous idleness and decided that with his awakened memories and mature mindset, he would devote himself to cultivation. He wanted to enter a great university and, beyond that, to become a powerful Martial Artist, to explore the vastness of this world and reach the peak of the Martial Dao. Though his talent was ordinary, he believed that his newfound determination could make up for it. The story of Wang Li, a reincarnated youth in a world of martial arts and other realms, thus began.
