Chapter 1: Chapter 1: A Peaceful Life Shattered
Jin opened his eyes slowly, a dull ache throbbing throughout his body. Blinking away the bright light, his vision focused on his father sitting beside him, worry etched on his weathered face.
"Father..." Jin croaked weakly.
"Rest, my son," Xing Yuan said gently, stroking his hair. "You were gravely injured in a cowardly attack. But do not worry, I will find who did this to you and make them pay dearly."
Jin nodded, flashes of memory returning. He had been walking through the compound, enjoying the warm sun and gentle breeze. Clan members greeted him with respectful smiles and bows. Despite being the leader's son, Jin possessed no cultivation talents, a constant disappointment and unable to contribute to the Seafrid clan's strength. Yet, his father loved him unconditionally, always shielding him from harm.
He knew this was why he had been targeted. A sharp pain erupted in his head as a blunt object smashed against his skull. He crashed to the ground, blood gushing from his wound. The last thing he saw was a stranger's foot brutally kicking his injured body.
Guilt washed over Jin, burdened with his uselessness. He longed to apologize, to express his love and gratitude for his father. But before he could speak, a voice echoed in his mind:
"Welcome to the Game Maker System. You have been chosen as a host, granted the power to create games and earn cultivation resources through players' enjoyment. Follow the instructions and complete tasks to unlock more features and benefits. Your first task: create a simple game within 24 hours. Good luck!"
Jin jolted, questioning if he was hallucinating. But the voice persisted, explaining how games could be created and used to gain cultivation resources. When the first task was presented, he initially dismissed it as a strange prank, but curiosity gnawed at him.
"Father, I feel sleepy," Jin mumbled, prompting his father to leave the room.
As soon as his father was gone, Jin moved. Sitting up, he discovered an interface and toolkit for game development. Excitement surged through him as he explored the options, adrenaline coursing through his veins. This was his chance, his opportunity to finally contribute something meaningful.
Then, a realization struck Jin, making his heart pound even faster - this was his true calling. In his previous life on Earth, he had been a passionate game developer, pouring his heart and soul into creating mobile games that brought joy to the world.
Memories of his past life, hazy since his reincarnation, flooded back. His knowledge of game design, his experience in crafting popular games - it all returned!
Jin's fingers danced across the interface with practiced ease. He had missed the thrill, the pure joy of creation. Adding RPG elements like character classes, skills, and quests came naturally to him. After just a few hours, his game was complete.
"This is enough. System, I want to launch this game," Jin declared.
Ding! The developed game possesses several premium features currently unavailable due to insufficient system and cultivation levels. Once your levels increase, these features will become accessible. Here are some of the premium features:
1. Real-time cultivation integration: Players gain real-life cultivation levels upon leveling up in the game.
2. Real-time pet system: Players can summon their in-game pets in the real world.
In total, 10 premium features are present in the game.
"Is this game really that powerful?" Jin marveled, astonished by the incredible creation in his hands.
"Ding! Yes. Would you like to use your one-time game creation ticket from the gift pack? This will grant you unlimited feature access for a single use."
Jin, once again surprised, examined the gift pack and found its contents even more shocking: a one-time talent pill, a one-time creation scroll, and a one-time healing pill.
"Awesome! Yes, I want to use the one-time creation scroll and create my game!"
With a proud click of the submit button, Jin leaned back and smiled. With his system unleashed, he knew his future held immense possibilities.
His game would be a hit among cultivators, offering them the entertainment they desired and the cultivation he desperately needed. Every time a player enjoyed his game, the system would reward him with cultivation feedback.
More importantly, creating this game felt right. It was his true calling in this world, a second chance to pursue his passion. As Jin drifted off to sleep, his mind was filled with ideas for more games. He eagerly anticipated what the system would unlock next and dreamt of the joy and wonder his games would bring.