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Jiangnan Base City.

Jiang Li lay on the sofa, lost in thought.

In truth, he was a time traveler.

Three years ago, he had accidentally crossed over into this world.

At first, he struggled to adapt, but over time, he grew accustomed to his new life and even came to appreciate its rhythm.

"Tsk, the Extreme Martial Arts Hall, the strongest human, Hong... This is the world of Devouring Starry Sky," he muttered to himself.

"From what I've heard, Luo Feng's story is about to begin."

"But after three years, I'm still just an ordinary person!"

Jiang Li let out a bitter laugh.

Over the past three years, he had often fantasized about gaining some kind of extraordinary ability—a "golden finger"—that would allow him to rise above his circumstances and protect humanity from looming threats.

Yet, after three long years, nothing had happened.

Fortunately, his time hadn't been entirely wasted.

During his journey, he had met a beautiful girl named Xiao Ling. Despite his status as an orphan and an ordinary person, she had never looked down on him. Instead, she had taken care of him, and their relationship had gradually deepened. They were now at the stage of discussing marriage.

"Jiang Li, dinner's ready," a soft, melodious voice called from the kitchen.

A moment later, a graceful figure emerged, carrying two steaming plates of food. The girl, Xiao Ling, was stunningly beautiful, with delicate features and a radiant smile. The dishes she carried were all Jiang Li's favorites.

Seeing her like this, Jiang Li felt a warmth in his heart.

What more could a man ask for than a wife like this? he thought.

Sometimes, he even wondered if all this talk of warriors and martial arts was just nonsense. Perhaps living a simple, peaceful life with Xiao Ling by his side was enough. After all, it made up for the loneliness he had endured in his previous life.

"What are you staring at?" Xiao Ling asked, her dimples appearing as she smiled. "You're always so silly."

"I'm staring at my beautiful wife," Jiang Li replied with a grin. He walked over, unable to resist grabbing a piece of meat and popping it into his mouth. "Mmm, it's delicious. Your cooking keeps getting better and better."

"Stop flattering me," Xiao Ling said, blushing at the compliment. Her smile was both shy and enchanting.

That night, after washing up, Jiang Li returned to the bedroom. Xiao Ling was already lying on the bed, dressed in dark purple lace pajamas that accentuated her flawless figure. Her jade-like skin and stunning beauty made Jiang Li's heart race.

"Xiao Ling, let's go to bed early," he said, his voice tinged with anticipation.

"Okay," she replied softly, her cheeks flushing as she understood his intentions.

She reached over to turn off the bedside lamp, but Jiang Li stopped her.

"Leave it on tonight," he said with a chuckle.

The next moment, the room was filled with passion.

[Ding! Congratulations! You have fully integrated into this world. The will of the world favors you. You have gained a talent—Heaven-Defying Comprehension.]

"Huh? Is this my golden finger?" Jiang Li muttered to himself, shaking his head. "What good is this? I'm not even a warrior. I don't know the first thing about cultivation."

He knew that even with incredible comprehension, he needed a foundation to build upon. It was like trying to become a master chef without knowing how to light a stove. In a world where warriors were revered, Jiang Li still dreamed of becoming one—or even a spiritual master.

The Extreme Martial Arts Hall and the Thunderbolt Martial Arts Hall had genetic training methods and countless cultivation manuals. But none of that mattered to him now. He was just an ordinary man.

[Ding! The Multiverse Chat Group has detected your presence and sent you an invitation. Would you like to join?]

Hearing this, Jiang Li's eyes widened, and he sat up abruptly.

Xiao Ling, startled, asked, "Husband, are you okay?"

"I'm fine," Jiang Li replied, trying to calm his racing heart. "I just moved too suddenly."

Was this another golden finger? If so, it had come at the perfect time.

Jiang Li's mind raced. If this chat group was what he thought it was, he might be able to access knowledge from countless worlds. With his Heaven-Defying Comprehension, he could deduce cultivation techniques and finally become a warrior!

"Join!" he declared.

A blue virtual window appeared before him, resembling the chat interface from his previous life. Soon, messages began to pour in.

[Bite! The Devouring Lord has joined the chat group!]

[Zombie Taoist Priest: "Welcome! Finally, a new member!"]

Zombie Taoist Priest? Jiang Li thought for a moment before realizing it must be Uncle Jiu from Mr. Vampire.

[Borrowing Power from the Infinite Universe: "Welcome, newcomer! Please introduce yourself and share your cultivation level!"]

[Peach Blossom Island's Little Chef: "Welcome! I'm no longer the newest member!"]

[Gentleman Sword of Purple Mist: "The Devouring Lord? That's quite a title. I wonder how strong you are."]

[Peach Blossom Island's Little Chef: "The group automatically assigns nicknames. Is the newcomer a big shot?"]

[Borrowing Power from the Infinite Universe: "6! Big shot, please take me under your wing!"]

[Peach Blossom Island's Little Chef: "Big shot, please take me under your wing!"]

[Zombie Taoist Priest: "Big shot, please take me under your wing!"]

[I Am Spider-Man: "..."]

[Centenarian Wudang Taoist: "..."]

Jiang Li scanned the messages, quickly piecing together the identities of the group members. Borrowing Power from the Infinite Universe was likely Yan Chixia from A Chinese Ghost Story. The Gentleman Sword of Purple Mist was unmistakably Yue Buqun, the hypocritical swordsman from The Smiling, Proud Wanderer. And the Centenarian Wudang Taoist? That had to be Zhang Sanfeng.

Jiang Li's eyes gleamed with excitement. He was in desperate need of martial arts techniques, and Zhang Sanfeng undoubtedly possessed the secrets of both Shaolin and Wudang. But how could he obtain them?

[The Devouring Lord: "Hello, everyone. You can call me Jiang Li."]

[I Am Spider-Man: "Huh? Another Easterner? When will we get someone from the West?"]

[Centenarian Wudang Taoist: "Greetings, I am Zhang Sanfeng. This is the Multiverse Chat Group, where members come from different worlds. Currently, the group has three functions: Points, Red Packets, and Uploads. Points can be used to strengthen yourself or exchange for martial arts and items from other members. The Red Packet function allows for transactions between members."]

Jiang Li raised an eyebrow. Strengthening? Is that what I think it is?

He quickly found the [Strengthen] interface. The function allowed users to enhance their cultivation, but the required points were astronomical.

Jiang Li clicked on it, and his personal information appeared:

[ID: Devouring Lord]

[World: Devouring Starry Sky]

[Strength: 0 stars in all realms (Favored by the will of the world. Strength in the group increased by 3 stars.)]

[Strengthening Points: 200]

Jiang Li sighed. If only he could strengthen himself even once, he might finally become a warrior—or at least a quasi-warrior.

[The Devouring Lord: "I don't have any points. By the way, does anyone have any cultivation techniques they can share?"]