"Where is this...?"

Jiang Chen, slumped over his computer desk, rubbed his aching head and opened his bleary eyes, looking around in confusion.

Once he took in his surroundings, it was as if his mind was struck by lightning, and his expression was one of shock.

This was the place he lived right after graduation!

"I was just challenging the Divine Ascent in 'Gods'..." Jiang Chen murmured.

As a groundbreaking online game, "Gods" caused a sensation when it was released in 2050. It offered an incredibly realistic experience and even allowed players to integrate their in-game attributes into reality!

The so-called Divine Ascent was the path to godhood, open for all players to challenge.

However, if you failed the challenge, your life would be truly forfeited.

If you succeeded, you could obtain divinity and become an actual god!

In the final battle of the Divine Ascent.

Jiang Chen sacrificed the Divine Weapon, the Yin-Yang Roulette, to desperately take down his opponent, Asmodeus, one of the 72 Demonic Pillars.

At the moment the Yin-Yang Roulette shattered, an infinite white light burst forth, instantly consuming the Demon God's life.

Simultaneously, Jiang Chen's own life was completely drained, and his consciousness dissipated.

He didn't see that as he fell to the ground and perished, a special fragment of the roulette transformed into a meteor and entered his body.

At the end of the Divine Ascent, Jiang Chen's corpse vanished from the scene.

……

……

Perishing together... how dramatic!

Reflecting on the final battle, Jiang Chen couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.

"'Gods' opens at 8 PM, anyone want to play with me in the live stream? Wow! Thanks, Brother Fish, for the rocket... mua~ love you!"

A sweet loli voice suddenly came from the computer, pulling Jiang Chen's thoughts back.

Only then did he notice that the computer was on.

Looking at the screen, memories from five years ago, slightly blurred, gradually became clear.

This was a few hours before the launch of "Gods," and he was idly watching a live stream.

At this moment, Jiang Chen finally confirmed that he had been reborn!

On the computer screen was a live streaming page.

In the image was a girl with exquisite makeup and a sweet appearance.

She wore a maid's short skirt, cat ears on her head, and her slender legs were clad in lace-trimmed white stockings.

A fluffy tail was also attached behind her.

The girl occasionally raised her small fists, acting cute and pretending to be a cat to thank for gifts.

Wow, that's something.

"I used to like this style."

Jiang Chen's expression was strange. It didn't seem odd before, but now...

It felt a bit off.

Cat-eared beast girl lolis weren't something Jiang Chen rejected.

But this girl was a bit too young.

No wonder I was so into it back then!

Jiang Chen mocked himself, but his eyes didn't leave the screen.

Hmm, just one more look.

Creak!

The door to the room suddenly opened.

Jiang Chen was startled and turned to look.

At the entrance, a graceful figure pushed the door open and entered.

She wore a tight-fitting camisole on top, revealing a slender waist beneath her proud, ample chest.

On the bottom, she wore short hot pants, her long, snow-white legs fully exposed.

Not only was her figure enchanting, but she was also stunningly beautiful.

About twenty-five or twenty-six years old, like a ripe peach.

"Sister Rui'er, can't you knock?"

Jiang Chen looked at the woman, speaking with a hint of annoyance.

The woman's name was Xia Rui'er, living next door to Jiang Chen, and she was a junior manager at a trading company.

She was also Jiang Chen's superior.

A little over a month ago, Jiang Chen, freshly graduated, had joined a company as an intern.

The world is big, yet small.

Jiang Chen discovered that his boss, Xia Rui'er, was his neighbor.

Xia Rui'er didn't stand on ceremony and often came over to visit.

The two became familiar with each other because of this.

However, a few days ago, Jiang Chen quit his job.

Firstly, as an otaku, Jiang Chen wasn't suited for a sales job.

Secondly, "Gods" was about to launch.

"The door wasn't closed, weren't you waiting for your sister to come?"

Xia Rui'er walked over to Jiang Chen's side and placed a box the size of a head next to the computer desk. "Here, your stuff."

Seeing the box, Jiang Chen's eyes focused.

It's here!

A quick look at "pawread.com" will leave you more fulfilled.

On the box, the words "Gods" were printed in flamboyant calligraphy, with a line of smaller text below: Gaming Helmet.

Xia Rui'er was right; Jiang Chen was indeed waiting for her.

To be precise, he was waiting for her to bring the gaming helmet that connected to "Gods."

This gaming helmet was something Jiang Chen had asked her to buy, costing 2000.

It wasn't that Jiang Chen couldn't buy it himself.

It was purely because... he was too lazy to go out.

Yes, just lazy!

Sigh!

As the flower of the motherland, a promising young man of society, the dream of nine billion girls in "Gods," how could he be so lazy?

I truly feel ashamed of my past self!

After silently mocking himself for a moment, Jiang Chen thanked her, "Thanks, Sister Rui'er."

Xia Rui'er, standing beside him, was staring straight at the computer screen.

Looking at the live stream on the screen, Xia Rui'er clicked her tongue, "Tsk tsk! White stockings loli, Jiang Chen, is this your taste?"

"Huh?"

Jiang Chen quickly waved his hand, "How could it be? Sister Rui'er, what do you take me for? Don't I also like black stockings and elegant ladies?"

Xia Rui'er: "..."

Eh, a playful prank, how nice!

Jiang Chen saw that Xia Rui'er, who initially wanted to be sarcastic with him, was at a loss for words, and he inexplicably felt happy.

But, happiness was short-lived.

Xia Rui'er suddenly leaned close to Jiang Chen's ear and said in a very alluring tone, "So, am I the elegant lady you like?"

Huh?

Jiang Chen shivered, looking at Xia Rui'er with a gaze full of suspicion.

She smiled slightly, her expression seemingly saying, "Little brat, you still want to compete with me?"

This woman is truly terrifying!

Jiang Chen decided to change the subject, "Uh... Sister Rui'er, 'Gods' is about to launch, I..."

Xia Rui'er pressed her advantage, "It's only 7:30, there's still half an hour. Do you want me to put on black stockings for you now?"

Woman, you're playing with fire!

Jiang Chen's eyes swept from top to bottom over Xia Rui'er's snow-white long legs.

If paired with black stockings, tsk tsk...

Who could resist that?!

Jiang Chen immediately shook his head, "No, no, that's really bad for your health."

Xia Rui'er: ???

Jiang Chen: "Sis, I have things to do. How about we appreciate it in detail another day?"

"Hmph! Annoying little brother, keep dreaming!"

Xia Rui'er rolled her eyes at Jiang Chen and turned to leave, "I'm going to eat."

Heh! Women.

Jiang Chen shook his head, withdrew his gaze, and glanced at the time on the computer.

July 15, 2050.

19:35.

"25 minutes until launch."

Jiang Chen turned off the computer and opened the packaging box on the desk.

Looking at the familiar gaming helmet inside, he sat quietly for a moment.

As the time reached 8:00 PM, Jiang Chen put on the gaming helmet and silently said, "Log in to the game."

"Ding! Player information detected, logging into the game."

"Login successful!"

"Welcome to the World of Gods!"

Accompanied by an ethereal voice, the scene before Jiang Chen's eyes suddenly changed, and he found himself in a magnificent hall.

"Awakening talent for the player."

Every player entering "Gods" would randomly receive a talent.

Talent grades were divided into: Gray (Common), Green (Superior), Blue (Rare), Purple (Excellent), Orange (Perfect).

As for what grade of talent one could receive, it depended on luck.

Last time, Jiang Chen received a Blue Rare talent.

He wondered how it would be this time, whether it would be the same or different.

Jiang Chen was both nervous and excited.

"Ding! Special energy detected, talent awakening interrupted!"

Hearing the notification sound, Jiang Chen was dumbfounded.

What does this mean?

Before he could gather his thoughts, the game notification sounded again:

"Parsing special energy, parsing successful!"

"Ding! Congratulations to the player for obtaining the special talent: Yin-Yang Reversal!"