Edward Carter spent a full 30 years, enduring countless hardships, crossing the perilous Black Blood Desert barefoot, and finally arrived at the foot of Amitabha Mountain. He pleaded with Lord Howard to activate the Xuantian Mirror, which could reveal all things, wishing to trade his life for another, to bring back the life of his beloved.

Moved by Edward Carter's sincerity, Lord Howard finally agreed to his request.

At the summit of Amitabha Mountain, the Xuantian Mirror was activated. Edward Carter did not find a way to resurrect his beloved, but instead learned the secret of his own body.

Battle Saint Physique!

The Battle Saint Physique, according to legend, in ancient times, those who possessed this constitution all became peerless powerhouses, invincible wherever they went. But later, after a great upheaval in heaven and earth, those with the Battle Saint Physique seemed to be cursed by the heavens, their cultivation could only reach Martial Disciple Nine Stars at most, unable to advance any further.

The Xuantian Mirror pointed out the method to unlock the Battle Saint Physique. However, the condition for this method to work was that it must be performed before the age of 16.

Unfortunately, Edward Carter was already 60 years old, long past the age of 16, and could only lament helplessly.

Afterwards, the mysterious Xuantian Mirror crossed space and sent Edward Carter back to Fen Town. Filled with regret, he prepared to spend the rest of his days in his hometown.

Unexpectedly, not long after, in the ruins of Fen Town, Edward Carter was inexplicably besieged by the three clans and fled to the summit of Wanren Mountain.

……

A lifetime of memories surged like a tide, swirling in his mind. Suddenly, a terrifying scream interrupted Edward Carter's thoughts.

Not far away, the shadows of a group of mist ghosts appeared, followed by skeleton soldiers of the Bone Clan and snake demons of the Demon Clan, all swarming toward Edward Carter.

"Who would have thought that I, Edward Carter, after a life of hardship, would still die in this place in the end." Edward Carter sighed inwardly and stood up.

Here—on the northern cliff of Wanren Mountain—was the very place where Edward Carter had been ambushed by his own family at the age of 14.

Turning to glare at the three clans charging at him, Edward Carter's expression was indifferent. He leapt and jumped off the ten-thousand-foot cliff.

The howling wind roared past his ears, nearly suffocating Edward Carter. Figures flashed through his mind—his grandfather, his younger sister, and the beautiful face of his lifelong beloved...

"Heavens, how unjust you are! Why, in my twilight years, do you let me learn that I possess the Battle Saint Physique, and then let me know the method to unlock it..."

Facing the biting mountain wind, Edward Carter roared madly. His vision went black, and he lost consciousness.

……

Drip... drip...

The crisp sound of water droplets echoed slowly by his ear. Edward Carter felt as if his head was splitting, every inch of flesh and every bone in his body being pulled by blades. This excruciating pain made him want to howl.

Am I dead?

That was the first thought to flash through his mind. However, the piercing pain from his body told him one thing: he was still alive, just like when he was 14, falling from the same place, once again surviving by a stroke of luck.

But what was the point of surviving like this?

He was already a cripple, and now, with new injuries, he was even more useless than before.

I am the most useless waste of the Qin family. Why does fate toy with me so, letting me cling to life until now?

Drip... drip...

Another crisp sound of water droplets startled Edward Carter from his chaotic thoughts. He opened his eyes and found himself in a cave, leaning against the wall. In the center of the cave floor was a depression, and water kept dripping from the cave ceiling, forming a small pool.

"This cave!"

Edward Carter's eyes widened. He was so familiar with this scene—this was clearly the cave where, at age 14, he had fallen from the cliff and suffered for three days and nights.

Instinctively lowering his head, Edward Carter's eyes suddenly widened. What he saw was not a gray robe, but a tattered, bloodstained blue martial outfit—the attire of the third-generation disciples of the Qin family.

Even more shocking, this was clearly the body of a youth.

Could it be...

Edward Carter's body began to tremble. He tried to stand, but stumbled and fell forward. Only then did he realize his injuries were severe: all four limbs broken, dantian damaged, most of his meridians shattered—exactly the same as when he was ambushed at 14 and fell off the cliff.

Lying on the ground, staring at the pool ahead, Edward Carter gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and desperately dragged himself forward, leaving a long trail of blood on the ground, finally reaching the pool in the center of the cave.

The clear pool reflected a face covered in blood and filth, but it was still clearly the face of a youth.

It was Edward Carter, the face he had at 14!

"Hah... hah... hah..."

Curled up by the pool, Edward Carter's body trembled as the piercing pain spread throughout him. It felt as if a fire was burning in his chest, making him want to howl at the sky, but what came from his mouth was only a weak, hoarse sound.

"Fourteen... I've returned to fourteen..."

Edward Carter's face twisted, a mix of joy and sorrow, laughter and tears. In his previous life, countless times in the dead of night, he had dreamed of returning to this moment of his youth.

Now, this scene had become reality!

Moreover, in his mind was deeply engraved a nameless incantation—a method to break the curse of the Battle Saint Physique and be reborn.

Chapter Two: The Nameless Incantation

On the ancient and vast You Continent, countless races lived and thrived, making it a land where myriad clans stood side by side.