C1 Choice!

"What in the world is this place? Was I hit by a truck or something?"

As his head stopped spinning, Ye Cann gradually opened his eyes, taking in his surroundings.

He found himself in a spartan hut with a ramshackle wooden table, and on a gray-white wall hung a rather elegant landscape painting. At the center of the painting stood a middle-aged man whose beard and resolute gaze gave Ye Cann an almost demonic impression.

The man clutched a black iron hammer in his right hand, unlike any hammer Ye Cann had seen before. One side was shaped like a disc, the other a pointed spike, and etched into the disc was a blood-red flower, exuding an eerie aura.

In that moment, Ye Cann realized this was certainly not his home. He faintly recalled being discovered by enemies while on a mission. To flawlessly complete his assassination and protect his organization's secrecy, Ye Cann had blasted through a triple-layered encirclement and set off a massive bomb, reducing the enemy's secret base to rubble along with himself.

The wooden door creaked sharply.

An old man in tattered clothes entered the hut. As a trained agent, Ye Cann, though still acclimating to his body, immediately assumed a defensive stance.

He sensed a subtle presence about the old man, reminiscent of ancient warriors he had encountered before.

"Who are you? And where am I?" Ye Cann inquired, his tone wary.

Observing Ye Cann's alertness, the old man set a bowl of medicinal broth on the table and spoke softly, "No need to worry. I'm not here to harm you. My name is Yu Tianlang, a Scavenger of the forest. I found you in the Star Dou Great Forest while I was collecting Soul Rings. Lucky for you, you weren't far from where I was hunting Soul Beasts. Otherwise, in your weakened state, surviving in the vast Star Dou Great Forest would have been a challenge."

Star Dou Great Forest?

Has he lost his mind?

Ye Cann's eyebrows twitched as he murmured, "Should the opportunity arise, I will be sure to repay your kindness."

Attempting to rise from the bed, Ye Cann braced himself with his right hand on the edge, but a wave of weakness overcame him, and he collapsed onto the floor.

Upon seeing Ye Cann's condition, the elder materialized beside him in an instant, steadying him on his feet. With a grave tone, he inquired, "Are you alright? When I found you, several Soul Beasts were prowling nearby. Your clothes were shredded to ribbons, and there wasn't a single spot on you that was unscathed."

Ye Cann, however, was oblivious to Yu Tianlang's words, lost as he was in his own world, grappling with the alarming discovery of his body's dire state.

Whose frail body was this? What had become of his eight-pack abs? Ye Cann had endured countless hardships to become a premier secret agent, his body honed and hardened through rigorous training.

Moreover, Ye Cann's physique was renowned as the most formidable in the entire secret service training camp.

Turning his head, Ye Cann caught his reflection in the mirror on the wall. Staring back at him was a young boy with black hair and piercing eyes, his expression etched with astonishment.

Yu Tianlang, perceiving the shift in Ye Cann's demeanor, spoke with detached calm, "You're free to leave whenever you wish. The outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest are far from safe."

Star Dou Great Forest?

It was only then that Ye Cann grasped the significance of the Star Dou Great Forest. His work had left little opportunity for indulging in the myriad entertainments the internet had to offer. Yet, as a youth of the modern age, he had spent his leisure time immersed in online novels and comics, with Tang San's tales ranking as his most cherished.

Could it be true? Had he actually crossed into the very Doula World he had longed for?

Incredulous, Ye Cann touched his own face, pinching the soft skin with a firm twist of his fingers. The sting brought no distress; rather, it fueled his excitement.

With time and exploration, Ye Cann had come to fully commandeer this new body. He stepped out of bed and ventured into the world beyond his doorstep.

This unfamiliar world, this wondrous continent, filled Ye Cann with an elation he couldn't quite articulate. In his past life, he had been a relentless weapon, constantly refining his physique, leaving no room for the life he yearned for.

Now, it seemed, Ye Cann had stumbled upon an extended holiday.

A fragrant scent wafted over from beyond the courtyard's hedge. Ye Cann inhaled deeply. Could the blue petals dancing on the breeze be the fabled Bluesilver Grass?

The Bluesilver Grass, a ubiquitous plant on the Douluo Continent, was unassuming yet possessed a remarkable resilience.

Indeed, this humble grass was the Martial Spirit of the Douluo Continent.

Yu Tianlang was seated at the base of a fence wall, busily grinding something with a stone pestle. Noticing Ye Cann by the door, he rose to his feet and inquired, "Are you able to walk now? You truly are a descendant of that group. Do you plan to depart from the Star Dou Great Forest, or will you extend your stay here for some time?"

Before Ye Cann could respond to Yu Tianlang's question, an icy voice echoed in his mind.

"Host's vital signs are stable. Initiating the God-level Selection System!"

"System activation at 30%!"

"70%!"

"100%!"

"The God-level Selection System is now active!"

Character Panel:

Host: Ye Cann

Soul Point: Zero

Cultivation Technique: None

Martial Spirit: None

Bloodline: None

Weapon: None

Soul Bone: None

"A Newbie Gift Bag has been dispatched. Upon completing your first selection sign-in, you may choose to open it."

Was this a perk from the system?

Ye Cann's brow furrowed. His benefits seemed somewhat unconventional. Typically, weren't rewards like cultivation methods or medicinal pills earned after completing tasks?

Choices?

Was he supposed to answer multiple-choice questions?

"Ding! Host, please address Yu Tianlang's question!"

"Option 1: If you choose to remain on the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest and cohabit with Yu Tianlang, you will receive the Divine-level cultivation technique, the Twelve Trials of Immortality, and gain Yu Tianlang's favor."

"Option 2: If you venture out on your own from the periphery of the Star Dou Great Forest, you will acquire Innate Full Soul Power and the Dark Bluesilver Grass Martial Spirit! Additionally, you will gain a point in pride."

Ye Cann was dumbfounded. This system defied conventional norms, offering him valuable rewards regardless of his choice.

The Dark Bluesilver Grass Martial Spirit, an evolution of the Bluesilver Grass Martial Spirit, was said to possess a might rivaling that of the Bluesilver Emperor Martial Spirit.

"I choose..."