From the Start, I Picked Up a Mermaid Princess

My consciousness was trapped on the internet for hundreds of thousands of years! Though I couldn't cultivate a physical body, my consciousness grew stronger with every passing day. Thanks to the interconnected nature of the internet, I came to know every secret online, including those hidden in networked surveillance cameras. But the world had already changed. Terror had descended, and every race had undergone mutations. All living things could cultivate, and everyone pursued greater strength. Technology was no longer mainstream and had all but stagnated. Against this backdrop, an unexpected opportunity allowed me to be reborn into the world. They say you should keep up with the times and obey the laws of society. But why can't I be the one who changes the world? New world, your king has arrived!