I Became the Strongest NPC in a Full-Dive Game

[I'm very sorry, I ran out of inspiration for the previous plot, so I've changed it]

Duel the Immortals is a xianxia game whose biggest selling point is its exceptionally high degree of freedom. Yan Jiushi, an immortal lord of the Dao One Sect, is the most popular NPC. His identity is said to be mysterious, and he's generous with his rewards, but new maps have never been unlocked. Players can only encounter him by chance, with a one-in-a-thousand probability.

The players waited and waited, and at last news came that a new version was on its way.

But no one knew that when the game company announced the new map, he awakened.

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The young immortal lord Yan Jiushi was born with a Daoist body and dazzling talent. He was the first person in a thousand years on the verge of attaining the Dao.

One day, he realized that something was wrong with his world.

First the sect cafeteria disappeared. Then the square was gone too.

Yan Jiushi looked at the lonely mountaintop, voluntarily dispelled his protective barrier, and welcomed an unknown force.

Ding! The Supreme Sword Sect faction is now open. Players, feel free to explore.

Synopsis not finalized, may be revised.

Content warnings: 1. No CP. The protagonist is the strongest in the world.

2. The setting is entirely fictional. This is my take on an NPC awakening, so please don't take it too seriously.

3. The author is sensitive. No writing advice, no leaderboard stalking, and no personal attacks, including against the characters. If you drop the story, please don't tell me. Just click the red X in the upper right.

4. Character designs are fixed. Art by Shaoqing. No AI materials.

Theme: No matter where you are, never forget your original purpose