Chapter 1: Me, Kill Myself?

Chapter 1: Me, Kill Myself?

[Welcome to the Reincarnation Tower!]

[You are now entering the novice task selection. Please answer the following questions carefully. After completing the questionnaire, the Reincarnation Tower will select a suitable instance world and role for you based on your answers. You will need to play that role and complete the main storyline within the instance world.]

[Reincarnation Questionnaire begins now!]

In a vast, white void, Zhang Fang stared at the ink-wash style subtitles floating before him, his jade-like face breaking into a confident smile.

Having lived eighteen years in this world after transmigration, he was now waiting to come of age and qualify to challenge the Reincarnation Tower. Although most of the Tower’s instance worlds were drawn from films, games, and novels he had encountered in his past life, the supernatural powers he would acquire were exactly what Zhang Fang longed for, and he believed this was the key to uncovering the secret behind his transmigration.

As the only original fan in this world, he was more than prepared. Whether it was the first instance world or the role he would play, he had a very clear goal.

No matter what questions came up, as long as he answered according to the target character’s profile, he could not go wrong!

Suddenly, the floating ink subtitles dissolved like flowing water, then reassembled into a new line:

“What kind of world would you like to adventure in?”

It was a multiple-choice question with four options beneath:

a) Blades and swords flashing

b) Barrage of bullets and gunfire

c) Clashing armies and horses

d) Law enforcement vanguard

Zhang Fang, prepared in advance, did not hesitate and chose “a.”

“What kind of family background would you like your character to have?”

A second-generation knight, from a prestigious lineage!

“What do you think was the first turning point in your life?”

A cataclysmic event that destroyed my family and left me orphaned!

“After such a disaster, how will your life change?”

Wandering the martial world, enduring constant bullying!

“What do you think your first love will be like?”

I am a pure and kind person, easy to be deceived. My first love will probably be with a cruel-hearted maiden, suffering the pain of misplaced love.

“As a youth just awakening to love, which part of the opposite sex’s body do you most admire?”

Jade-like feet!

“If you were to obtain a martial arts manual, how do you think you would get it?”

Kindly healing a cute little animal, and discovering the manual inside its belly.

[Warning! Answer too specific, invalid. This question is void!]

Zhang Fang’s expression tightened. The number of questions before entering each instance world in the Reincarnation Tower was fixed. For example, the first floor always had twelve questions. Losing one meant losing a chance to narrow down the target.

He had hoped to lock directly onto the protagonist Zhang Wuji from “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber” with this question.

He chose Zhang Wuji because his martial arts skills were highly developed, possessing five ultimate techniques to select from. Also, his challenges were relatively easier—throughout his life, he rarely faced adverse battles; his fights were mostly about the strong overpowering the weak.

Perfect for a beginner!

But he had been too eager and got a warning from the system.

Careless!

Fortunately, there was still a chance.

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Fang refocused and answered the next question:

“Strong individuals’ growth is never smooth, and they may face deadly crises. If you were to adventure in a martial arts world, what kind of fatal setback do you think you would encounter?”

His reckless spirit stirred again. The system’s warning about “too specific” lacked clear boundaries, and this question’s normal answer would hardly help lock onto a target.

Might as well take a gamble.

With determination, he answered:

“Poisoned with cold toxin!”

The answer… passed!

Seeing the ink transform into new text rather than a warning, Zhang Fang exhaled deeply, feeling his spirits lift. Locking onto this point was basically secure!

“After surviving the cold toxin, what effect will it have on you?”

“Master unparalleled martial arts!”

“After enduring many trials, what achievement do you think you will gain?”

“Become the leader of a demonic cult!”

[Warning! Answer too specific, invalid. This question is void.]

I clearly relaxed the scope, changing from Ming Cult leader to a demonic cult leader, and it’s still invalid?

“What do you think will be the most glorious moment of your life?”

This question was similar to the previous one, so this time he was determined to seize the opportunity.

After careful thought, Zhang Fang cautiously gave a slightly broader answer:

“Leader of the greatest martial arts faction!”

[Answer complete. The Reincarnation Tower will now select your instance world and generate your identity based on your answers.]

Answer passed!

Zhang Fang subconsciously clenched his fist, a victorious smile blooming on his face.

Now it was completely secure!

After another dizzying teleportation like when entering the Reincarnation Tower, Zhang Fang found himself in a simply furnished room. The paper window was propped open by a bamboo stick, letting sunlight stream in and brighten the otherwise dark walls.

Indeed, this was a martial arts world set in ancient times—very much the style of wuxia!

He scanned the room and finally focused on a bronze mirror on the table. Stepping forward quickly, the reflection showed a young man about seventeen or eighteen years old.

Hmm, this Zhang Wuji’s looks weren’t as handsome as his own, but since it was only to be used in this reincarnation world, it was barely acceptable.

Now the question was, at which point in “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber” was he?

Judging by appearance, this Zhang Wuji was clearly an adult, dressed splendidly—likely the Ming Cult leader after the Six Major Sects’ assault on Bright Peak.

The room’s style and layout were authentically ancient Central Plains, inconsistent with the exotic atmosphere of Bright Peak.

So he must be at a plot point after the Bright Peak battle, when Zhang Wuji returned to the Central Plains.

Looking at the somewhat cluttered room, it was clearly not an inn or a faction’s guest room, as none of those places would have so many large chests and cabinets.

This ruled out the Green Willow Manor, Shaolin Temple, Wan’an Temple, and Spirit Snake Island plot points.

Cross-referencing “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber” storylines, this place had to be a room on Wudang Mountain.

Yes! This could only be Wudang Mountain!

“Qiao Feng, I come to pay my respects!”

Suddenly, a loud voice pierced the space, making Zhang Fang’s ears ring painfully.

???

Qiao Feng paying respects!?

What’s going on?

Didn’t Qiao Feng have nothing to do with “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber”?

Is this a crossover mistake!?

……

“Ah!”

Startled awake from bed, Zhang Fang realized it had all been a dream.

That scared me to death!

He inwardly sighed with relief that it was only a dream.

So, the role I’m playing is still Zhang Wuji, not some random character?

However, just as he relaxed, a series of system prompts mercilessly bombarded him.

[Instance world transfer complete. Identity replacement complete. You are now in the instance world “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils: Blood Battle at the Gathering Heroes Manor” (Hell Difficulty).]

[Your identity in this world: You Tanzhi.]

[Main quest: Rescue at least one martial artist who was supposed to die in the blood battle at Gathering Heroes Manor, preventing them from falling victim to Qiao Feng. Quest progress: 0/1 (the more you rescue, the greater the rewards).]

[Newbie gift pack corresponding to the difficulty level has been issued to your reincarnation space and can be retrieved anytime.]

……

You Tanzhi? What a rip-off!

As an original fan, Zhang Fang knew exactly who You Tanzhi was. If his fate had to be summed up in a simple phrase, he was a coffee table.

Covered with tragedies!

Every plot involving him was a blood-soaked chapter.

Zhang Fang felt deeply frustrated.

I clearly chose Zhang Wuji’s script, so why the hell am I playing You Tanzhi?

Every answer I gave was tailored for Zhang Wuji—how does any of this relate to You Tanzhi?

Prestigious family background?

This…

Family destroyed?

…

Wandering Jianghu, falling for a venomous woman, foot fetish, poisoned with cold toxin, mastering divine skills, becoming the CEO of the largest martial arts faction…

Damn!

It all fits!

Every single detail matches!

Is it me… killing me?

(End of chapter)