From the Start, at the Peak of Nascent Soul, Already Unbeatable in the City

Awakening from the Ice: Ling Xiao, an ancient cultivator, is accidentally freed from the Kunlun Glacier by an archaeological team. When he returns to the world a thousand years later, he discovers that spiritual energy has dried up and the cultivation civilization has suffered a rupture.

A Glimpse of His Might: Faced with the threat of modern weapons, Ling Xiao casually neutralizes bullets and uses ice magic to intimidate everyone.

First Battle in the World: Just after coming down from the mountain, he is provoked by local thugs. A sword aura slices through a modified car, and the modern underworld witnesses the true power of cultivation.

A Bond of Karma: The bronze ring he obtains from a gang leader turns out to have a subtle connection to someone the protagonist knew a thousand years ago.