In order to completely resolve the crisis brought about by the collapse of the semi-four-dimensional spacetime, he, who had wandered alone in the starry sky for a thousand years, ventured deep into the heart of the Void Realm by himself to investigate the mystery of its origin. After surviving countless near-death experiences, he escaped from the birthplace of the Void Realm with a strange artifact, only to be ambushed and killed by his enemy halfway, his body and soul both perishing.

……

Since childhood, fragments of memories from “himself” in that other spacetime would occasionally appear in Samuel Thompson’s mind, tormenting him and making him seem more mature than his peers. And at the very moment he learned of his mother’s death in a car accident, the overwhelming grief and pain finally caused him to merge with the memories of his other self from another spacetime.

Regardless of whether the Void Realm existed in this spacetime, or whether people here would face its threat, the scene of his mother being struck and killed, the cruelty of life, the insignificance of life, the fragility of life—all of it deeply pierced Samuel Thompson’s heart.

What is the purpose of living this life?

After ten days of silent, bitter contemplation, he became enlightened.

To live is to fulfill the most fundamental desire to be alive.

To make life ever stronger, to let life continually transform, to let life constantly ascend, to break the shackles of the self, to break the shackles of the mind, to break the shackles of the universe, and then...

Transcend!

Thus came the conversation on the school rooftop.

Thus he began to practice martial arts.

Thus he chose another path in life.

……

Star God Body-Tempering Fist.

This is the martial art Samuel Thompson is currently cultivating—a fist technique originating from the spiritual level, focusing more on spiritual transformation to strengthen the body.

The strong become supreme, the strong are fearless, the strong are unafraid, the strong are invincible.

Only the supreme can brilliantly ignite the light of their own life.

……

“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

The violent knocking on the door interrupted Samuel Thompson, who had been training behind closed doors for three days.

The knocking sounded as if it would smash through his door, the deafening noise echoing in the less-than-thirty-square-meter room, shaking a large pile of study books off the desk.

Samuel Thompson withdrew his fists and let out a long breath.

Though he had only been practicing for three days, thanks to the inherited martial intent from the other world’s Samuel Thompson, his temperament had already changed significantly.

He had become heavier, colder, and...

Aggressive.

“Click.”

The door opened, and standing outside was a man in his forties, wearing a suit, bearing an eighty percent resemblance to Samuel Thompson—a middle-aged man.

“Why aren’t you going to school?”

The man questioned sternly, and as he spoke, an aura of authority swept over, befitting someone in a position of power.

Chihai Group, general manager of a company worth billions.

He had the weight to back it up.

“It’s not that I’m not going to school, but that I’ve taken a month off.”

Samuel Thompson replied calmly, no longer as silent, fearful, or...

Resentful as before.

Resentful toward this man called father, who abandoned his wife and child for his so-called career.

“A month off? I don’t allow it! You’re going to school right now.”

The man waved his hand, completely denying Samuel Thompson’s decision.

“In forty-four days, I’ll be eighteen.”

Samuel Thompson said.

Eighteen—an adult, no longer needing a guardian.

“Eighteen, and you think you’ve grown up? Not even going to school anymore?”

The man’s expression darkened, and an oppressive aura that would make most people uneasy swept over.

But...

“This month, I won’t go.”

“Fine!”

The man clenched his fist and slammed it heavily against the door, causing a layer of white plaster to flake off the wall.

“From today on, I’m freezing all the funds on your card, and every day, your average living expenses will be deducted by a hundred until it’s all gone! If you eat my food and use my money, you’ll do as I say!”

With that, the man turned and left without hesitation.

Just like ten years ago, when he left for his career, turning his back and disappearing for six years that very night.

“Stop!”

Samuel Thompson watched the man leave and suddenly shouted sternly.

“Speak!”

“How did my mother die?”

“Car accident, don’t you understand!”

“Car accident? I don’t believe it!”

“Believe it or not, you have to!”

“Chihai Group’s chairwoman Ruby Redmond!?”

Samuel Thompson uttered a name.

The man’s body trembled.

After a moment, he regained his composure and said forcefully, “Even if you don’t want to call her ‘mom,’ you should at least call her ‘aunt’!”

Samuel Thompson stared fixedly at this man who now seemed like a complete stranger: “My mother had already stepped back from Chihai again and again, content to work as a supermarket cashier, living in poverty, yet Ruby Redmond still refused to let up, pressing her at every turn, even to the point of her death? All because of her domineering nature? Her possessiveness that refuses to share with anyone!?”

Silence...

But only for a moment...

In the next instant...

“I told you, it was a car accident, understand!? No matter what the final investigation finds, it can only be ruled an accidental car crash. The law will give the final verdict!”

The man’s attitude was as resolute and forceful as ever, brooking no argument.

“I understand.”

Samuel Thompson lowered his head.

“Because... my mother... she was weak...”

“……”