1: Demon and God Records World

Headache.

Yun Feng's consciousness drifted and struggled in Chaos for an unknown period before he managed to pry open his heavy eyelids.

What met his eyes wasn't the familiar blue light of a computer screen from his late-night gaming sessions, nor the slightly yellowed ceiling of his rented room. Instead, it was an ancient wooden beam with intricate carvings. The air carried a faint scent, a mix of sun-baked wood and some unknown herb, not unpleasant, even a little calming.

He propped himself up, his body still a bit weak, and looked around. The room wasn't small, but the furnishings were simple: a table, a chair, and a cabinet, all wooden pieces that had seen many years, their edges smoothed by wear. He was covered by a clean but clearly visible cotton quilt, and the bed board beneath him was hard.

Where was this?

As the thought arose, a torrent of memories completely alien to him brutally rushed into his mind. The throbbing pain made him groan, clutching his forehead as his vision swam.

After a while, the pain receded.

Yun Feng, no, he should be called Yun Feng now, lowered his hand, his eyes filled with lingering bewilderment, mixed with disbelief, and a hint of... absurd excitement.

He had Transmigrated.

He had Transmigrated into "Tales of Demons and Gods," the web novel he had been staying up all night to read just last night!

According to the new memories in his mind, he was now a young master of a declining Family named the "Yun Family" in the City of Radiance. The Yun Family's ancestors seemed to have been prominent, but now it was in decline. The Family's stronghold was tucked away in a corner, resources were scarce, and it was only through the relatively united and harmonious efforts of its members that they could barely maintain a foothold in the City of Radiance. His original parents were both present, honest and dutiful Yun Family stewards. The original him was a young man of mediocre Aptitude and a somewhat gentle, introverted personality, belonging to the unremarkable group among the younger generation of the Family.

And most crucially, this current time point was the beginning of the "Tales of Demons and Gods" story. The fated son, Nie Li, who had returned through Rebirth, should have already come back to the City of Radiance and was preparing to embark on his Legendary journey of 'pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger' and stirring up the winds and clouds!

"So, I've become a... background character?" Yun Feng rubbed his temples, his mood complex. In this world where Yao Beasts ran rampant and a strong cultivator could shatter city walls with a single palm, the future of a mediocre youth from a declining Family was hardly bright. Was he to live a mundane life, or become an unremarkable cannon fodder in some beast tide?

Just as his heart sank slightly and he began to plan his difficult survival route, a cold, emotionless, yet seemingly vast and rhythmic mechanical voice, as if containing some universal truth, echoed without warning deep within his mind:

"[Detecting compatible Soul carrier, spacetime coordinates match...]

[“Myriad Manifestations Ascension” System activated... Binding unique Host: Yun Feng.]"

System?!

Yun Feng's heart suddenly leaped, and an indescribable excitement instantly dispelled that hint of gloom. The Old Glutton's DNA was stirred! A Golden Finger! Transmigration welfare! It was late, but it had arrived!

However, the subsequent prompts directly transformed his excitement into ecstasy, even a bit of bewilderment.

"[Deep scanning Host status... Warning! Host Physical Body strength severely insufficient, unable to bear the System's complete rule authority and the high-dimensional energy aftershocks accompanying the Soul Transmigration. Forcible loading will result in Physical Body disintegration.]"

"[Initiating highest priority emergency protocol: Deploying 99.99% of System initial energy and rule modules to compress and reconstruct the overflowing energy...]

[Reconstruction complete! “Black Gold Rank Cultivation Origin Core” has been solidified deep within the Host's Soul, sealed and stabilized by an absolute barrier imposed by the System.]"

"[Current status: Host can harmlessly invoke Black Gold Rank Soul pressure, partial Divine Sense perception, and corresponding level of basic Physical Body strength (requires gradual adaptation and guidance). Full cultivation and all System functions will be progressively unsealed as Host's Physical Body and Divine Soul strength increase and energy is replenished.]"

Almost the instant the prompt sound fell, an indescribable, vast sense of power, as if originating from the Chaos of the Universe, roared to life from the deepest part of his Soul! This power was as boundless as a sea of stars, as tranquil as an abyss. Just its silent dormancy gave him an illusion—that with a single thought, he could stir the rules of heaven and earth, turning everything before him into dust.

Black Gold Rank!

In this City of Radiance, Legendary Rank was the Early Stage of peak combat power. Black Gold Rank... that was an existence formidable enough to walk unhindered, no, formidable enough to make the entire city tremble!

He forcibly suppressed his heart, which was almost leaping out of his throat, and quickly calmed down. The System prompt was very clear: this power was in a "sealed" state. His current small Physical Body was too fragile, like an infant wielding a sledgehammer; he could only borrow the lingering force of the hammer's swing. If he were to swing the hammer fully, he might be the first to shatter. But even this "lingering force" was enough for him at this stage... well, to happily pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger.

With a slight thought, he tried to guide a trace of the power leaking from the sealed force. In an instant, the world in his perception became completely different. Dozens of meters outside the window, the veins of leaves were clearly discernible, the subtle sounds of insects wriggling beneath the soil were as if beside his ear, and the Spiritual Qi particles of various colors flowing in the air gently revealed their attributes to him. He gently clenched his fist, and a faint popping sound came from his knuckles. A sense of power far exceeding his previous life's gym limits flowed and pulsed in his muscle fibers.

"[Host: Yun Feng]"

"[Surface status: No cultivation (disguise), ordinary Physique]"

"[True foundation: Black Gold Rank Cultivation Origin (99.99% sealed by System barrier), Innate Divine Soul (being strengthened and nourished)]"

"[Current available System energy: 1/100 (extremely slow natural recovery, most used to maintain core Seal)]"

"[Available functions: Basic insight, limited number of trace-level material ascensions (limited by energy)]"

The System interface was concise and clear.

"Feng'er? Are you awake? Does your head still hurt?" A gentle voice filled with concern, accompanied by soft footsteps, approached. It was his original mother, Mrs. Yun Lin.

Yun Feng's eyes flashed, and all extraordinary auras instantly retracted cleanly. The terrifying power core deep within his Soul once again fell silent, as if it had never existed. A smile, characteristic of the original owner—a bit shy and dependent—quickly appeared on his face as he threw back the quilt and got out of bed.

"Mother, I'm fine now, just a little groggy from waking up." He opened the door. Outside stood a simply dressed, kind-faced middle-aged woman, holding a steaming bowl of medicinal soup.

"It's good that you're fine. Fainting while practicing yesterday scared me terribly." Mrs. Yun Lin carefully examined his complexion. Seeing that he had a healthy color and clear eyes, she finally relaxed completely and handed over the medicine bowl. "Quickly drink this calming soup. Your father went to the storeroom early this morning to count supplies. He said the Family might be organizing an outdoor training expedition for the younger generation soon, and told you to prepare well, just do what you can, and don't push yourself too hard again."

Outdoor training expedition? Yun Feng's heart stirred. He took the bowl and nodded obediently: "Mm, I know, Mother. I'll be careful."

Drinking the somewhat bitter medicinal soup, Yun Feng's mind became active. Training... this seemed like a great opportunity to get involved in the main plot, especially to meet that key figure—Nie Li.

A Black Gold Rank trump card, the potential of Myriad Manifestations Ascension (though the energy was pitifully small right now), plus foreknowledge of the plot's direction... Nie Li, oh Nie Li, future Yao God brother, I, Yun Feng, am determined to cling to your sturdy Golden Finger! However, the method needs to change. A "quite lucky," "occasionally clever," "needs Nie Li big brother's care" declining Family little brother—this character setting should be good, right?

He finished the medicine, handed the empty bowl back to his mother, and walked to the window. Outside was the Yun Family's slightly old but well-maintained courtyard. Further away, were the majestic, continuous architectural outlines of the City of Radiance.

Sunlight fell, casting faint light and shadow on his seemingly ordinary face. Deep within his calm eyes, a trace of undetectable playfulness and anticipation quietly emerged.

The Yun Family, the City of Radiance, Nie Li, and those powerful enemies... His lips curved upward almost imperceptibly.

"Well then, the adventure of 'ordinary person' Yun Feng begins now. This show, I must perform well."