fynovel Chapter 1 The Ambition of Youth
Chapter 1 The Ambition of Youth
In the royal palace of the Leo Empire, capital city of the Mayan continent.
Is this the world of Panlong?
In one of the larger palaces, a little boy with black hair and yellow eyes closed a copy of "A General History of the Leo Empire," his brows furrowed slightly, and his amber eyes gleamed with a deep light beyond his years.
He had just awakened and regained his memories after merging with his previous life's memories on his fifth birthday yesterday. Combining these memories with the extraordinary warriors and mages he had witnessed as a child, and the legendary journey of Emperor Leo from cultivation to becoming a Saint, ultimately achieving godhood and establishing the Leo Empire, as described in the "General History of the Leo Empire" he had just finished reading, along with information about the seven elements and four rules of cultivation, as well as the Light Church and the Dark Church—
Lin Tian was a little confused. Although he didn't want to believe it, he knew that he had most likely been reborn into the Panlong world.
I've been awake for two days now, and I'm still called Lin Tian. Thinking about the characters I chose when I named myself, it's probably just my subconscious mind at work.
He is the third child of King Leo XIII, with an older sister, Fanny Leo, and an older brother, Mickey Leo. He currently has no younger siblings. His father, Hubble Leo, and mother, Nicole Rossi, fell in love at school, and both are exceptionally talented—his father is already a peak level eight warrior, and his mother possesses mid-level level eight strength. His father only accepted the throne because his grandfather became a Saint, so although he is royalty, he only has one wife.
For the past two days, I've been worried that my sudden change in behavior would arouse suspicion, so I've stayed in the palace and haven't gone out. Fortunately, my father is currently in seclusion breaking through to the ninth level, my mother needs to help with government affairs, and my older sister and brother are both studying at the academy.
Only today did I dare to venture out and find this book in the library. After reading the detailed information about Emperor Leo from his birth to the establishment of the empire and up to the present day, I finally realized that I was in the Panlong World.
Thinking of this, Lin Tian couldn't help but feel very excited. When he was in school, he read "Panlong" and fantasized about traveling into Panlong, then punching the Lord of Light and kicking the Lord of Fate, and eventually becoming the controller of Hongmeng, building a universe for fun.
"I'm five years old now. Can I start training in martial arts? I wonder if I have magical affinity. After all, I have memories of two lives, so my mental strength should be decent. Therefore, if I have higher magical affinity, my talent will be better, and it should be easier to become a Saint compared to a warrior. A Saint!! Immortal life as long as you're not killed—just thinking about it is exciting! Okay! I'll focus on training to become a Saint!"
The boy said excitedly, his face slightly flushed with excitement. He paced back and forth in the palace, his mind constantly replaying the cultivation system in the original novel "Panlong"—warriors cultivated battle qi, mages cultivated spiritual power and magical power, and magical affinity was the key to determining whether a person could become a mage.
"If only I could become a mage..." Lin Tian murmured to himself. "After all, according to the original description, mages are more likely to reach the Saint Realm."
The more he thought about it, the more restless he became, and he immediately decided to go find his mother. Although his father was in seclusion, his mother, Nicole Rossi, as a mid-level eighth-grade warrior and a member of the Rossi family, must be very knowledgeable about cultivation.
Lin Tian straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, pushed open the palace door, and walked out.
The palace of Blazing Flame City was vast, with pavilions and towers scattered throughout, exuding solemnity and luxury. But Lin Tian had no time to appreciate any of this at the moment. He strode through the long corridors toward his mother's bedroom.
"Your Highness!" The maids and guards along the way bowed in greeting.
Lin Tian nodded slightly, his steps unwavering. His current identity was the third prince of the Leo Empire. Although young, he still had to abide by royal etiquette and rules.
Upon arriving outside his mother's palace, Lin Tian instructed the maidservant at the door to go in and announce his arrival. A moment later, the maidservant returned respectfully and said, "Third Prince, Her Majesty the Empress requests your presence."
Lin Tian pushed open the door and entered, only to see his mother, Nicole Rossi, sitting on a soft couch, holding a scroll of documents in her hand, a hint of weariness in her eyes. She was only in her early thirties, with a beautiful face, her long black hair elegantly styled in a bun, and her tailored outfit giving her a striking and spirited air. Seeing Lin Tian enter, she put down the documents, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
"Xiao Tian, why did you suddenly decide to come see your mother? You've locked yourself in the palace these past two days, and your mother was worried that you might be sick." Nicole beckoned Lin Tian over.
Lin Tian quickly walked to his mother's side, climbed onto the soft couch, and nestled in her arms. He could smell the faint scent of jasmine on his mother, the most familiar and comforting scent he had ever known.
"Mother, I'm fine, I was just reading." Lin Tian looked up at his mother earnestly, "Mother, I want to cultivate."
Nicole paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Little genius, you're only five years old. Why did you suddenly decide to cultivate?"
"Because..." Lin Tian had already prepared his explanation, "Because I read 'The Complete History of the Leo Empire,' and saw the story of Emperor Leo becoming a god. I also want to become stronger! I want to protect my mother, my father, my sister, and my brother!"
He spoke with heartfelt sincerity, his amber eyes gleaming with unwavering determination.
Nicole looked at her son, a warm feeling welling up inside her. She gently stroked Lin Tian's black hair and said softly, "Little Tian has grown up and knows how to protect his family. But cultivation isn't easy; it requires a lot of effort and sweat. Can you persevere?"
"I can!" Lin Tian nodded vigorously. "Mother, I'm not afraid of hardship!"
Nicole pondered for a moment, then said, "If you want to get a head start on warrior training, you can begin with the basic Qi Gathering Technique. This is the most fundamental method for warrior training, mainly for tempering the body and laying the foundation for future battle qi cultivation."
"What about magic?" Lin Tian asked eagerly. "Mother, I want to test my affinity for magic!"
Nicole chuckled and pinched Lin Tian's little nose: "You little rascal, you've got quite the appetite. The magic affinity test requires a special magic crystal ball, and it's usually done when you're six." She thought for a moment, "...it needs to wait until your mental strength is more stable before it can be done, otherwise the test results might be inaccurate."
Lin Tian was somewhat disappointed, but quickly cheered up: "Then, Mother, may I begin practicing the Qi Gathering Style?"
"Of course," Nicole nodded with a smile. "How about this, I'll have the palace guard commander, Kahn, personally teach you. Kahn is a level nine warrior; he'll be more than capable of teaching you the basics. Also, your mother will arrange the magic affinity test for you; it can be done once your mental strength has stabilized a bit, okay?"
"Thank you, Mother!" Lin Tian said happily.
Nicole smiled and hugged her son, her heart filled with joy. Of her three children, her eldest daughter Fanny was lively, her eldest son Mickey was calm and reserved, and her youngest son, Lin Tian, although usually quiet, always gave off a unique aura. Perhaps, this child truly possessed extraordinary talent for cultivation.
"Alright," Nicole gently patted Lin Tian's back, "Go and get ready. Starting tomorrow, go to the training grounds every morning to see Commander Kahn. Remember, cultivation cannot be rushed; it must be done step by step."
"Yes, Mother!" Lin Tian jumped off the soft couch, bowed respectfully, and then skipped away.
Watching her son's cheerful figure disappear into the distance, Nicole's smile gradually faded, replaced by a thoughtful expression. She murmured to herself, "Xiao Tian... seems a little different than before. Is it because of those books he's read?"