LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 3: Painful memory
The year is 2052, three decades since the spiritual energy awakening on Earth. Gold Violent Heaven (Jīn Bàotiān) stands in a desolate alleyway, his body a twisted mess of scars and mutilated flesh, each mark a testament to the unimaginable torment he has endured.
His skin hangs loosely from his emaciated frame, covered in festering wounds and angry welts. Scars crisscross his torso, some deep enough to expose glimpses of shattered bone. His face is a grotesque mask of pain, eyes sunken and hollow, lips cracked and bleeding.
Jīn Bàotiān's refusal to accept the World System and his unwavering determination to resist the powerful entities have drawn the wrath of the influential families, clans, and foreign cultivators. They have subjected him to every form of torture and degradation imaginable, all in a desperate attempt to break his spirit and force him to utter the forbidden words.
They cut off his fingers one by one, leaving bloody stumps that would heal and regrow, only to be severed again in an endless cycle of agony. They burned his eyes with molten iron, blinding him temporarily before his extraordinary regenerative abilities restored his sight. They drove rods through his flesh, breaking his bones and letting them mend before inflicting the same horrific injuries once more.
But even as they tortured his body, they violated his mind, his very soul. They forced him to watch as they raped his loved ones, his family, his friends. They made him participate in the atrocities, compelling him to commit unspeakable acts against his will.
And yet, despite the pain, the humiliation, the despair, Jīn Bàotiān's spirit remained unbroken. He clung to the memory of that dream, the mysterious voice warning him not to accept the World System and the woman's cryptic message about the true nature of creation.
As he stands there, his body shaking with the residual pain of his latest session of torture, Jīn Bàotiān's mind drifts to the day when everything began—the day of December 9, 2012.
He remembers the mysterious voice in his dream, warning him not to say the words 'World System' and emphasizing the importance of resisting at all costs. He also recalls the cryptic message from the woman, hinting at the true power that comes from dominating the essence of creation.
Jīn Bàotiān knows that he is not like the others who have awakened cultivation systems. He is not a chosen hero, blessed by fate and guided by external forces. No, he is something far more powerful—a man who has stared into the abyss of human depravity and emerged unscathed.
And now, as he stands in the filthy alleyway, his body a ruin of twisted flesh and shattered bone, Jīn Bàotiān realizes that his true journey is just beginning. He has been tempered in the crucible of suffering, his spirit forged into a weapon of untold power.
But he also understands that he cannot continue to rely solely on his indomitable will. He needs to find a way to harness his unique abilities and use them to gain the power he needs to exact his revenge on those who have tormented him for so long.
Jīn Bàotiān closes his eyes, focusing on the two abilities that set him apart from the rest of the world:
Normal Cultivation Speed, Maximum Luck: Unlike others who gain cheat-like cultivation boosts, Jīn Bàotiān's luck is maxed out. With time, everything will fall into place for him.
Domination Through Love & Kiss: To speed up his cultivation and conquer the world, Jīn Bàotiān must steal the heroines, princesses, queens, and goddesses of the main characters. His power activates only when he breaks a main character's image in front of these women and exploits their weaknesses to kiss them. Once kissed, a soul-seal will be placed upon them, making them completely obedient to Jīn Bàotiān. They will no longer be able to defy his will and will live only for him.
Jīn Bàotiān knows that he must be cautious in his approach. He cannot afford to act too aggressively, as pushing his targets too far could cause their power to collapse and turn his luck into misfortune. He must play with them, manipulate them, and dominate them completely over time.
As he ponders his next move, Jīn Bàotiān's mind drifts to the women he has encountered throughout his life—the heroines, princesses, and goddesses who have been promised to other men. He remembers their beauty, their grace, and their untouchable aura of purity.
And he knows that he will have them all. He will break them, one by one, and make them his own. He will kiss them, placing his soul-seal upon their lips and claiming them as his property.
But first, he must find a way to gain their trust, to make them believe that he is worthy of their love and devotion. He must play the role of the wounded hero, the misunderstood outsider who needs their help to survive in a cruel world.
Jīn Bàotiān opens his eyes, a newfound determination burning in their depths. He knows that the road ahead will be fraught with danger and uncertainty, but he is ready to face whatever challenges lie in his path.
For he is Gold Violent Heaven, the man who has stared into the abyss and emerged victorious. And he will have his vengeance, no matter the cost.