The Cultivation World’s Big Shot, Derailed by Esports

Jiang Yu failed his tribulation and unexpectedly arrived in the modern world, where he became a nineteen-year-old boy who was dirt poor and tens of thousands in debt. After thinking it through rationally and keeping his feet on the ground, he decided that since he couldn't cultivate immortality anymore, he should start by earning money and paying off his debts. After all, making a living comes first. One day, he received a gaming device that the previous owner had bought and entered a full-immersion game called Ascension. Jiang Yu: Cultivation? Now that's something I know! To his delight, he discovered that once he reached a certain level in the game, he could compete professionally. As a pro player, he could earn a million a year, and his debts would be easy to handle. So Jiang Yu started gaming, gaming, and gaming. Before long, there was nothing he couldn't do: streaming, arguing with viewers, running dungeons, solo queue, team fights. Cultivation? Jiang Yu: I'll get to that after I finish roasting this idiot. Jiang Yu had been a little troubled lately: a demonic cultivator who captained a professional team seemed to have taken a liking to him and wanted them to become in-game cultivation partners. Jiang Yu: No thanks. I don't need a partner. Demonic cultivator: It's just a game. Later, Jiang Yu ended up with an official demonic cultivator partner. Jiang Yu: We're just playing a game. Demonic cultivator: No, we're partners. The kind who cultivate together after logging off. Jiang Yu: ??? Announcement: Entering VIP status on Thursday, July 1 Reader's note: This whole thing is made up, so it may not be entirely rigorous. [Completed] Theme: As long as you stay grounded and work hard, you can find success again even if you have to start all over