Logging into the Game World Early and Starting with a Royal Marriage to the Empress

Xia Chen opened his eyes—a red sun within his gaze slowly withdrew, melding back into a single pupil, his double pupils fusing as one, no different from any man’s.

“Tides, great sun! Blade intent!”

Xia Chen murmured to himself, lifting his head to the moon hung high—time felt like a fleeting instant, yet a visceral sense of twenty-odd years’ weathered trials lingered.

That world’s every moment rang true—especially his blade insights.

“Blurred again—just pure sensation left!”

Xia Chen frowned—memories of that world hazed over. He recalled much happening, but specifics slipped away—only his blade practice stayed vivid.

“My system seems to have warped—vastly different from the player systems of my past life!”

In his past life, player systems could pile up experience points to grasp blade intent, fist intent, sword intent, and such—but it was a straight infusion.

Yet this time, Xia Chen felt as if he’d truly lived a lifetime—starting with a blade at five, culminating in enlightenment by the East Sea at twenty-three, mastering blade intent.

A first—no past-life echo. Though that world blurred, the feel was raw, undeniable.

【In the minor world, you mastered Pure Yang Blade Intent, observed the eastern sea, grasped Tidal Truth, and forged the blade art: Dawnbreaker! Outstanding feat—rewarded one Minor Restorative Pill!】

【Host: Xia Chen】

【Age: 17】

【Realm: Seventh-Rank Peak】

【Techniques & Arts: Chi Yang Body-Forging Art, Shouyang Demon-Slaying Blade, Dawnbreaker!】

【Blade Skill: First-Tier Pure Yang Blade Intent】

【Intent (Law): Tidal Truth】

【System Space (10 cubic meters): Low-Grade Minor Restorative Pill (saves three months of training)】

【System Shop: Locked】

【Cultivation Speed: 10x Boost (Golden Dragon of Fate Refinement)】

【Aptitude/Talent: Superior Aptitude ( Formerly Waste Body ) / Innate Double Pupil (Awakened: 1%)】

…

The system panel flashed dense text—Xia Chen scanned it close.

This enlightenment reaped a haul.

Last time, absorbing that golden dragon of fate via the Nine-Dragon Jade Seal had shifted him big—most stark in cultivation speed. Before, blade practice, proficiency, and XP ticked up +1, +1.

Post-dragon? Straight +10, +10!

Tenfold efficiency.

His aptitude too—from martial waste to superior, thanks to that dragon’s refinement. Even sans system, he’d rank a genius.

“Didn’t expect a pill too!”

Xia Chen’s heart leapt—past-life forum chats with players showed their systems were bare-bones, never dropping gear or rewards!

“My system’s truly odd—did I rebirth early not for the Nine-Dragon Jade Seal, but this?”

His eyes flickered—mind stumped. He’d pegged it on the seal in his palm, but this system’s quirks shook that.

Xia Chen shook it off—future would tell.

He plucked the faintly fragrant Minor Restorative Pill from system space!

Low-grade, sure—but it shaved three months off training.

“Pills exist here, but they’re scarce—mostly healing sorts, rarely boosting speed!”

A spark hit—if he nabbed this pill’s recipe, it’d rocket his faction’s growth.

“Just low-grade—imagine mid-tier, high-tier, or beyond…”

In a flash, his mind raced.

Then, he tossed the pill into his mouth.

Instantly, a scorching surge erupted in his throat, flooding his limbs and bones.

Blood boiled—heart thumped like a war drum, the courtyard echoing its beat.

Hard to believe—a human heartbeat!

Mid-March, chill barely gone—not warm yet.

The courtyard peach tree sprouted buds, shy of bloom.

Now, as Xia Chen sat cross-legged, breath rhythmic, the yard’s heat climbed.

Bi Zhu, tidying his room, sensed the shift—flinging open the window, she glimpsed a sight etched forever.

Xia Chen sat beneath the peach tree—a vision loomed behind: a boundless sea, horizon lost, waves crashing mighty, awing the soul.

Her first sea—tales from the marquisate called it vast, endless. Today, she saw!

A red sun rose slow from the waves—like dawn breaking, light warming her in vast embrace.

It climbed to the sky’s crown, a blazing orb!

The yard blazed—flowers burst!

The peach tree bloomed full, stunning—Bi Zhu stared, entranced.

“A miracle? Young Master’s incredible!”

…

Xia Chen’s eyes snapped open—lightning streaked within.

His gaze grew uncanny.

He’d breached Sixth-Rank Warrior Realm!

Now, strength surged endless—one night’s leap outstripped tenfold past gains.

Sure, below Third-Rank, realm wasn’t all—but Sixth-Rank ranked high in the capital.

In the martial wilds, Fifth-Rank could found sects—Sixth-Rank’s weight shone clear.

“Young Master’s incredible!”

Bi Zhu snapped back, darting out.

“Tonight’s doings—keep them hush. Our little secret!”

Xia Chen flashed her a bright grin—his stunning face set her heart racing…

“Mm! Don’t worry, Young Master—I won’t blab, not even… if the princess joins us later! Our secret!”

Bi Zhu’s face burned, voice soft—adding that last bit shyly.