Xiang Nan finds himself transported to a world where humanity is regressing to its ancestral roots. On the night when nine stars align in the sky, all living beings randomly revert to their forebears,
“Ladies and gentlemen, tonight will surely be a sleepless night!”
“The Nine Stars Alignment is about to occur, and with it comes the Night of Reversion—an event that will determine the fate of this year’s graduating students.”
In front of the camera, a female field reporter from CCTV, dressed in a light blue blouse and wearing a practiced smile, turned her microphone toward a male teacher standing beside her.
“Mr. Yu, as the homeroom teacher, how many martial artists do you expect to emerge from your class tonight?”
The teacher’s face was alight with excitement. “The more, the better! I estimate over fifty percent!”
“Is there any secret to becoming a Reversion Martial Artist?”
After a moment’s thought, the teacher replied, “First and foremost, it’s about bloodline—the interwoven heritage of both father and mother, passed down over centuries. In theory, anyone has the chance to revert to the ways of a martial ancestor.”
“The second is a robust constitution—only a strong body can withstand the martial spirit of one’s forebears.”
“And third, well, that comes down to luck.”
“In short, it’s a harmony of timing, environment, and people. None can be lacking.”
The reporter nodded earnestly. “Let us all wish the students the very best tonight!”
…
At the school gates, many parents were giving their children heartfelt advice.
“Child, the family’s glory rests on your shoulders!”
“Last year, Old Wang’s family next door produced a National Martial Artist. He’s been so smug since, it’s as if the whole w