Chapter 1

Shen Yinxu has been in this world for 16 years now.

Today is still a peaceful day, just like any other. After saying goodbye to Misaka Mikoto, he returned to his empty home alone.

He has never met his parents in this world, but his living expenses are always transferred from overseas on time, so he has never worried about material needs.

He lives in a luxurious Japanese-style villa.

Shen Yinxu changed into a training outfit and snapped his fingers calmly.

Suddenly, a bizarre and magical scene unfolded.

It seemed as if a vortex appeared in the air!

This vortex caused spatial fluctuations, distorting the surrounding space, like a wormhole... directly "sucking" Shen Yinxu in!

The entire process was extremely bizarre, too stimulating for any Earthling.

However, Shen Yinxu remained calm, unperturbed, as this was his own ability.

He had not yet learned the name of his ability, but because he had watched "Naruto," he felt that this ability was similar to "Kamui" at this stage.

What "Kamui" could do, he could do with this move, and even more so.

So he temporarily named it "Kamui."

Although Shen Yinxu understood that his ability was far more than just "Kamui" could describe.

It was like taking an elevator; Shen Yinxu felt no discomfort and arrived safely in another world!

In this world, the sky was dark, with a sense of oppression and desolation, as if heavy clouds were pressing down on the city.

Shen Yinxu seemed to be in an ancient battlefield, surrounded by countless unowned swords, each with its own unique and extraordinary qualities.

Some were magnificent, some mysterious, some dark, some bright, some scorching, some frosty...

Shen Yinxu first came to this world when he was six years old.

At that time, suddenly finding himself in an uninhabited ancient battlefield, surrounded by a bleak, tragic, and grand atmosphere, if Shen Yinxu were not a穿越者 (穿越者 means "穿越者" in Chinese, which can be translated as "transmigrator" or "穿越者"), he would likely not have been able to bear it.

Indeed, Shen Yinxu is a transmigrator. In his original world, anime, novels, movies, games... all kinds of spiritual nourishment flourished.

And in this world he now finds himself in, the people he meets, the things he encounters, and the legends he hears, many come from his past spiritual nourishment, but with differences in the details.

For example...

Since he was six years old, in this special small world constructed by his mind, a familiar figure was born along with the formation of the world.

From that moment on, Shen Yinxu was no longer alone.

This familiar figure... her name is Artoria Pendragon, the legendary King Arthur!

At this moment, the king stands majestically in front of Shen Yinxu.

Her skin is tender and snow-white, her face beautiful without makeup, her figure petite, her hair tied up with a blue ribbon, looking like a noble girl from a medieval European court, gentle and elegant, dignified and beautiful. However, her sharp and resolute eyes seem to tell the world that she is a knight king forged like steel.

Shen Yinxu has seen her with her hair down, and in that state, her demeanor changes dramatically, becoming softer, more gentle, and more beautiful.

The most adorable feature of the girl is the tuft of hair on her head.

On the day of her birth, the girl named Artoria declared that this world was a reflection of her master's (which actually means "owner") mind, a manifestation of the master's "unknown mysterious ability."

Now, ten years have passed in a flash, and the blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl has reached the age of eighteen, with a graceful and youthful figure.

The atmosphere was somewhat subtle.

Shen Yinxu smiled and looked at the girl, asking casually, "As usual, shall we practice first, then eat?"

However, unexpectedly, the routine of "sparring for an hour, then going to eat four servings of barbecue" changed.

Artoria looked up at the sky, deep in thought, and said to Shen Yinxu, "Master, today I want to eat first. I have a feeling that if I don't eat a whole night of barbecue today, I will definitely regret it in the future..."

Shen Yinxu still remembers the scene when he was six years old, activating his "mysterious ability" and meeting the six-year-old Artoria on that ancient battlefield.

That little girl asked in a childish voice, "Excuse me... are you my master?"

Before she could finish speaking, her stomach growled. Shen Yinxu, with a helpless look, called the ever-reliable maid, Hoshizaki Saya, to take the two six-year-old kids to a nearby barbecue restaurant.

That day, the six-year-old Artoria ate an entire cow... It's really unknown how the stomach of this knight king differs from that of a normal human.

The Artoria in front of him is no longer the same as the one he knew in his past life.

That knight king did not grow up with him, inseparable and indivisible.

Because Artoria cannot stay on Earth alone for too long and must return to the ancient battlefield every day to restore her innate magic power.

Earth does not have the innate magic power marked by Shen Yinxu.

At this moment, Shen Yinxu has already brought Artoria out of his "Kamui Space" to the barbecue restaurant they often visit.

"Uncle, the usual, four servings."

Both of them are regular customers. While Shen Yinxu was talking to the restaurant owner, Artoria had already taken her usual seat.

A server in a white uniform, white knee-high socks, and a red apron with red sleeves immediately placed a glass of water in front of Artoria and chuckled, "Artoria is eating with her boyfriend again today. You two are so sweet, I'm really jealous. Don't worry, there's no vinegar in this lemon water..."

Artoria held the glass with both hands and took a sip of the lemon water with vinegar, saying, "Hestia, Master told me that there's a tourist named Bell, who seems..."

Before Artoria could finish speaking, a sudden change occurred!

The ground began to shake without warning!

An earthquake?

No, not an earthquake!

This strange frequency...

Shen Yinxu seemed to realize something.

The cups and plates in the entire barbecue restaurant started to vibrate at a high frequency, making a buzzing sound.

The shaking lasted for only about three seconds before the ground stopped moving.

And a bizarre scene unfolded!

The entire barbecue restaurant...

Was completely empty.

...

...

After a dizzying spin, they were back in the ancient battlefield temporarily named "Kamui Space."

Although Shen Yinxu had promptly pulled Artoria back here, they both understood.

Outside Shen Yinxu's innate space, it was no longer the familiar Earth...

Even if they left the Kamui Space, they would be in another place.

They could observe the outside world from the Kamui Space.

At this moment, a voice echoed in both their minds, and with a thought, they could see the text version of the voice in their minds.

[The "Xenoverse" Production Team: Welcome to the Xenoverse World!]

[Below are some free tips provided by the production team for players participating in the fifth test:]

[1. As players, you can gain upgrade points and equipment by defeating monsters, which is the fundamental way to enhance your strength.]

[2. In the early stages, remember to farm monsters in rifts. The creatures in the main world have souls and intelligence, making them more challenging and non-renewable resources, while the monsters in the rifts will continuously respawn, similar to leveling spots in Earth's online games.]

[3. Players have gained abilities similar to those in online games, but other aspects remain the same as in reality. You need to drink when thirsty, eat when hungry, sleep when tired, and pregnancy will affect mobility!]

[4. Players from the first to fourth tests cannot yet enter the fifth test area. Access will be gradually opened as some fifth test players grow stronger.]

[5. In non-fifth test exclusive areas, fifth test players may encounter older players. Our advice is: do not provoke them, do not guess their intentions, and run as far as possible. Refer to the forum post titled "The Principle of Hypotheticality."]

[6. We recommend that new players quickly read the technical posts on the forum, such as "New Player Quick Leveling to Level 5 and Analysis of the Seven Basic Classes," "The Dark Forest Law," and "Early Team Formation Techniques."]

[Want to become a god? Want the treasures of the gods? Want endless life?]

[Players! Start fighting!]