Chapter 1

"Falling Sword Technique."

"Swish, swish, swish..."

"Sweeping Sword Technique."

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

"Lifting Sword Technique."

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh..."

On the grassy field in the mountains, a young man of about eighteen or nineteen, with an extraordinary appearance and flowing long hair, was practicing sword techniques, holding a long sword in his hand.

For a moment, the sword light flickered, the cold gleam was dazzling, and the figures moved so swiftly that it was hard to take one's eyes off them.

A tall, elegant, and beautiful woman stood beside him.

Her short, straight bangs reached her chin, and her oval face was exquisite. Her slightly upward-slanting eyebrows gave her a touch of heroism amidst her beauty.

Her appearance bore a striking resemblance to the angel Zhi Xin from *Super God Academy*. With a bit of makeup, she could perfectly cosplay Zhi Xin.

Her bright eyes followed the young man's movements on the field.

"Flat Sword Technique."

"Swish"

After completing the final move, Li Fei handed the long sword to his left hand, flipped his wrist, and held it in reverse, the blade tightly against his arm.

He then looked at the woman, grinned, and said, "How about it, sis? Cool enough?"

Li Xiran smiled, tilting her head slightly, "Cool enough, but I wonder how it performs in real combat."

Li Fei sighed inwardly. In this world, there were no famous martial arts writers like Jin Yong, Gu Long, Huang Yi, or Wen Ruian, and even the Four Great Classical Novels did not exist.

The novels, films, and anime from his original world were all absent here.

Otherwise, how could his sister not know the famous *Nine Swords of Dugu*? She wouldn't even doubt its combat effectiveness.

Indeed, Li Fei was not a native of the ancestral planet; he was a reincarnated soul from Earth.

His first world he traveled to was *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, where he stayed for thirty years.

In the cycle of worlds, ten years equaled one day in the real world.

Li Fei, who had become middle-aged, returned to his eighteen-year-old self, but his cultivation remained intact.

While his mind raced, his expression remained calm. He flipped his wrist, held the sword vertically in front of him, and lightly stroked the blade, his expression becoming solemn and serious.

"Do you know how many scoundrels I've killed with this sword technique? You actually doubt its combat effectiveness."

Li Xiran's expression turned serious, "Fei, I don't care what you are in the other worlds, but in the real world, you need to be low-key."

"The real world is a rule-of-law society, not an ancient world where you can settle scores with a sword. No matter how skilled you are, a bullet can still take you down."

Li Fei said helplessly, "Alright, Officer Li, I know the difference between the real world and the other worlds. I won't act rashly."

Li Xiran nodded in satisfaction, "That's good. By the way, have you thought about how to proceed with the Ancestral Planet Ascension Plan?"

Li Fei paced a few steps, "This matter will likely fall on you. For now, let's take it slow."

"After I travel to more worlds, you can report it. To achieve the Ancestral Planet Ascension, we need to cooperate with the government."

Li Xiran nodded slowly. This approach was best for both her and her brother, as well as for the country.

After traveling to more worlds, her brother would have the ability to protect himself and gain more cultivation techniques and resources.

This would make the Ancestral Planet Ascension Plan smoother.

Li Xiran thought of something and asked, "What kind of world will you travel to next?"

Li Fei thought for a moment, "According to the system, it's a martial arts world set in the late Yuan Dynasty. There will be large-scale wars, so it's a bit dangerous."

He already knew the next world would be *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber*, and his description was accurate.

Li Xiran said solemnly, "We should prepare well."

Li Fei hesitated, "Will it affect your work? You just graduated and are still a rookie."

Li Xiran replied, "Don't worry. Our small county has good public security, and the criminal investigation team doesn't have many cases. I can use my free time to help you prepare."

Li Fei felt relieved and nodded, "Alright, just don't let it interfere with your work."

...

Li Xiran was naturally very concerned about her brother's affairs. Over the past three months, she had prepared many things for Li Fei.

For example, she had maps and territorial distribution charts from the Spring and Autumn period to the Ming and Qing dynasties, all made to scale and waterproof.

Not only did they cover the territory of the Great Xia, but they also included maps of the entire Eurasian continent and the world.

Each dynasty's names and territories were clearly marked.

With these maps, no matter which era or place he traveled to, he wouldn't get lost, unless the world he traveled to had a different background.

These maps were not just for navigation; they were almost like a full-map cheat in military operations.

In addition, she prepared diving gear with compressed air bottles, compasses, jungle knives, first-aid kits, waterproof lighters, tactical flashlights, smartphones, and numerous power banks.

Don't think smartphones are useless in ancient times; their recording and photography functions can be very useful.

She also included seeds of potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn, which were essential for any time traveler.

These crops were introduced to the Great Xia during the mid-to-late Ming Dynasty, so they would be useful in the *The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber* world.

They also made a batch of homemade explosives and a short firearm.

Unfortunately, they could only get these things domestically.

They didn't need a backpack, as Li Fei's system had a cubic meter of storage space.

When he returned, he had already cleared it, leaving only a few hundred gold taels and over a thousand silver taels as backup.

After preparing all the items, Li Xiran learned internal cultivation techniques and some martial arts from her brother every day.

Li Fei, who had obtained the *Nine Swords of Dugu*, had clearly joined the Hua Mountain Sect in the *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer* world.

He entered the timeline early, when Ning Zhongze hadn't yet conceived Yue Lingshan, and Linghu Chong was still a child. Yue Wuyu had just earned the title of "Gentleman Swordsman."

He became Yue Wuyu's disciple before Lou Dengnuo and, through his planning, not only learned all of Yue Wuyu's skills but also stole most of Linghu Chong's opportunities.

With over twenty years of *Purple Mist Divine Skill* and the *Nine Swords of Dugu*, he was one of the top experts in the *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer* world, with few who could surpass him.

Unfortunately, women couldn't practice the *Purple Mist Divine Skill*, so Li Fei taught his sister the *Hua Mountain Internal Skill* as a foundation, planning to get her more advanced techniques in the next world.

When the time for travel arrived, Li Fei changed into a Ming Dynasty-style robe from the *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer* world.

He still wore his sword at his waist, tied his hair with a headband, and let it flow freely behind him, with two strands of hair hanging by his cheeks.

This look made him appear graceful and handsome.

Since he was about to travel, Li Xiran didn't make him cut his somewhat unconventional long hair.

A short haircut in ancient times would be too conspicuous and could endanger Li Fei's safety.

Li Xiran patted Li Fei's shoulders and smiled, "My naughty little brother is so handsome."

Li Fei flicked the hair by his cheeks and said proudly, "Of course. In the last world, my nickname was 'Hua Mountain Jade-Faced Divine Sword.'"

Li Xiran wrinkled her nose, "A cliché nickname."

Then she turned serious, "Be careful and come back safely."

Li Fei smiled brightly, "Don't worry. Last time, I managed to thrive without any preparation. This time, with all the preparations, it will be even smoother."

After a moment, Li Fei said, "Time to go. I'll be back."

As he spoke, a dark light began to emanate from his head and quickly spread downward.

The light was like a scene from space, and if one had to describe it with a word, it would be "chaos."

Li Xiran's heart raced, and she grabbed Li Fei's arm.

However, when the light enveloped Li Fei's entire body, he vanished into thin air, leaving her hand empty.

Disappointed, she retracted her hand. She had hoped to see if physical contact during his travel would allow her to travel with him.

It seemed that was impossible.