Chapter 12: I Am the Reincarnation of an Immortal!

Shen Yu’s cultivation lasted the entire night—from dusk until dawn in this world—only stopping reluctantly as the first light appeared.

At this moment, he felt as light as a swallow. Both his body and soul had undergone a colossal transformation. Even without testing, he knew he had truly mastered an extraordinary personal power, like a small superhero.

“You’ve reached the first realm already,” came the voice of Martial Arts Shen Yu from beside him. He had kept watch all night without a hint of fatigue, his expression still filled with excitement.

“The Golden Cicada Technique has six realms in total. I’m only at the third realm now, and judging by your progress, it should take you no more than half a month to reach the third realm as well. This isn’t cultivation so much as restoring your realm,” Martial Arts Shen Yu said as he approached, placing a hand on Shen Yu’s shoulder. “Your innate talent and constitution are also improving steadily. It won’t be long before you catch up to me. Our realms and skills are truly shared between us!”

“Indeed, it seems so,” Shen Yu said with full understanding of Martial Arts Shen Yu’s excitement, for he felt much the same.

This meant they could invest more into their avatars. It also meant that one person’s efforts would benefit all.

Add to that the resources from different worlds and the existence of the Gray Mist Space, and the path they could carve on the road to transcendence was beyond imagination.

Their potential was boundless.

“I’ll make time to cultivate here every day after handling my affairs,” Shen Yu decided immediately.

Though his original goal had been mere self-preservation, this was no longer just about survival.

Shen Yu himself could become a powerful force capable of saving civilizations.

“You’re always welcome. I’ll reserve a place for you,” Martial Arts Shen Yu said without hesitation. “We could also call the Interstellar Shen Yu, but his body has been modified; I’m not sure if it will have any effect.”

“We’ll see about that later. I should head back now.” Shen Yu glanced at the time.

He had been cultivating for nearly thirteen hours!

There were still many matters waiting for him in his own world.

“Won’t you stay for a meal?” Martial Arts Shen Yu invited.

“No, thanks,” Shen Yu shook his head.

Just as he was about to leave, he noticed a beautiful woman standing by the courtyard wall, holding the hands of a boy and a girl no older than five or six. They looked nervous and anxious as they glanced over here.

Seeing Shen Yu look their way, she hesitated but eventually stepped forward.

“A humble wife pays respects to the Exiled Immortal,” she said and was about to kneel.

Martial Arts Shen Yu was quick to intervene, pulling her up with a helpless sigh.

“Madam, I’ve already told you—your husband is also a reincarnated immortal. This is my elder brother from a previous life. There’s no need to be so nervous.”

Only then did Shen Yu register the meaning behind this.

Madam?

Martial Arts Shen Yu was already married?

His gaze immediately went to the two children, and he felt a faint daze.

It made sense. Martial Arts Shen Yu, though a fragment of his soul and somewhat restrained by him, had been reincarnated with an independent personality. It was only natural that he had a family here, even children.

“Come,” Martial Arts Shen Yu said with a smile as he took the woman’s hand and brought the two children before Shen Yu. “This is my wife and our two children. Their nicknames are Big Treasure and Little Treasure.”

Hearing those slightly modern-sounding nicknames, Shen Yu couldn’t help but smile.

“You’re definitely luckier than I am,” he said warmly.

“That can’t be helped.” Martial Arts Shen Yu shrugged. “I was reincarnated into this world without the Gray Mist Space. My family is decent but nothing extraordinary. Though I have memories of my past life, this is a world that reveres martial arts above all. Without strength, knowledge from another era only brings disaster. It’s better to quietly live as a wealthy man. But unfortunately...”

Unfortunately, the Great Sun was fading day by day under Martial Arts Shen Yu’s watchful gaze.

He knew full well what this meant yet felt powerless.

Especially when looking at his two young children, the despair he felt was something only he could truly understand.

“I’m not one to settle quietly,” Shen Yu interrupted, his tone firm. “Besides, things are different now.”

“Yes, they are different!” Martial Arts Shen Yu nodded emphatically.

They exchanged looks and laughed softly in unison.

This shared confidence in the future was the most precious feeling at this moment.

The woman, though unaware of the conversation between her husband and the Exiled Immortal in a language beyond her understanding, could sense the atmosphere and gradually felt her anxiety ebb away.

Yesterday, when her husband suddenly claimed to be a reincarnated immortal, she thought he had lost his mind.

Until he raised his hand and a vast supply of grain appeared out of thin air.

The shock, joy, and excitement still vividly lingered in her memory.

At this moment, Shen Yu remarked, “Being a reincarnated immortal—well deserved. Our thoughts are truly aligned.”

This echoed perfectly with his notion of the “Multidimensional Doomsday Civilization Mutual Aid Association.”

The purpose was the same, just expressed differently in each world’s terms.

“My wife’s identity is somewhat special,” Martial Arts Shen Yu said, his eyes bright with ambition as he outlined his plan. “She’s the daughter of the lord of a city with a population of a million. My father-in-law’s situation is dire—actually, the whole city is unstable, on the brink of chaos and war. At a time like this, if I, the ‘worthy son-in-law,’ suddenly reveal myself as a reincarnated immortal and can provide ample grain...”

The rest was implied.

Being able to leverage such power was already an excellent start.

“As long as you’re confident, just be careful. I’ll allocate you some Gray Mist usage rights as a precaution,” Shen Yu said thoughtfully. “It’s best to check if Interstellar Shen Yu can offer support. Prepare well and use this opportunity to earn more Gray Mist.”

“I will be cautious,” Martial Arts Shen Yu nodded firmly.

There was no need for Shen Yu to stress caution; they were the same person after all. Cautious planning was ingrained in Shen Yu’s nature.

Finally, Shen Yu ruffled the heads of the two little ones, left them plenty of snacks, and vanished into the Gray Mist.

Only the astonished woman and her wide-eyed children remained.

“Let’s go back—the wind outside is strong,” Martial Arts Shen Yu said as he approached, lifting the two children into his arms with a radiant smile.

This world, this civilization, was saved.