[Not Traditional Prehistoric Fantasy: An Alternate Mythology Inspired by Ancient Classic of Mountains and Seas]
A food delivery rider's soul transmigrates to the world of Mountains and Seas, where he lies flat in a tribe for ten years.
From the start, a heavenly omen appears, and a tidal wave of frenzied beasts sweeps in.
Shao Dian is ordered to take charge in a moment of crisis, and unexpectedly triggers...
Heavenly Dao Mission: As long as the Human Emperor's chosen one lives to age fifteen, the mission will be complete, and you will earn full merit.
Reward: Be reborn in your previous life and reunite with the girl you saved. You were made for each other, and your good fortune will bless three generations.
Shao Dian: Become the Human Emperor's guardian? Is there really a deal this good? This is a chance to shoulder the fate of all humanity, and a huge responsibility. I want extra pay!
Heavenly Dao Mission: Tens of thousands of Human Emperor candidates have been sown throughout the world of Mountains and Seas. There will only be one Human Emperor in the end. If you won't do it, plenty of others will.
Shao Dian: Good, good, very good!
So that's how you want to play?
You want everyone to compete for scraps?
I'll agree first, then figure out how to milk the Heavenly Dao for all it's worth. Let's see if there are any delivery-platform-style loopholes I can exploit...