As she looked at the three transformation cards displayed on the screen before her, Yan Qi quickly clicked on each one to examine them closely.
【Six-Star Transformation Card – “Dao Yan Empress“】
Star Rating: 3 Stars (0/100,000)
Skills: Truth-Seeking Eyes, Daoist Sword Art, Samadhi True Flame
Talents: Sword Mastery (Top Tier), Daoist Arts (Top Tier)
【Six-Star Transformation Card – “Virtual Diva”】
Star Rating: 3 Stars (0/100,000)
Skills: Digital Roaming, Enchanting Voice, Motivational Cheers
Talents: Singing (Top Tier), Digital Control (Top Tier)
【Five-Star Transformation Card – “Fox Loli”】
Star Rating: 2 Stars (0/50,000)
Skills: Cure All Ailments, Poison to Kill
Talents: Medicine & Poison (Proficient)
“System, can these transformation cards be upgraded?”
Noticing the star ratings on the three cards, Yan Qi asked the system.
[Host can upgrade transformation cards by using additional transformation cards or experience cards. As the star rating increases, the skills and talents of the card will strengthen. At certain thresholds, new skills and talents will be unlocked.]
“I see. By the way, System, how do I actually use these cards to transform?”
[Simply focus your mind on the card you wish to use, and in the next moment, you will transform into the corresponding character.]
Hearing the system’s response, Yan Qi decided to test its validity. She focused her mind on the “Dao Yan Empress“ card—a stunning woman dressed in a light blue gown, her legs clad in white stockings.
The instant she made her choice, a flash of light enveloped her. When it faded, the Dao Yan Empress stood in Yan Qi’s bedroom—her long black hair pinned up with a hairpin, her beauty enough to topple nations.
Noticing that the height of objects around her had changed, Yan Qi (now in the form of the Dao Yan Empress) hurried to her dressing table.
Staring at the reflection of a woman who looked exactly like the image on the card—so beautiful it seemed unreal—she pinched her own smooth, fair thigh. The sharp pain confirmed she wasn’t dreaming.
“The system really delivers. I look absolutely gorgeous as the Dao Yan Empress.”
Pleased with the flawless transformation, Yan Qi couldn’t help but admire herself in the mirror.
Just then, an unsettling aura suddenly emanated from somewhere in the distance, causing her to frown. She moved to the window and gazed out at the city.
“Strange, there’s nothing there… Wait, maybe I should use one of my skills.”
When her normal vision revealed nothing unusual, she recalled her Truth-Seeking Eyes skill. Activating it, her pupils shifted from black to gold—and instantly, she saw something invisible to the naked eye.
“What is that? It feels… ominous.”
A dark barrier had enveloped part of the distant city, radiating a sinister energy. Instinctively sensing danger, Yan Qi muttered to herself.
“I should check it out. If anyone’s trapped inside, they might not make it out alive.”
Though she didn’t understand why such a barrier had appeared in her city, her intuition as the Dao Yan Empress told her ordinary people would be in grave danger if caught within it. Without hesitation, she flung open her window and soared into the sky, flying straight toward the black barrier.
Meanwhile, before Yan Qi’s transformation…
At the Sweet Spring Amusement Park on the outskirts of the city, a small-time travel streamer named Zhang Yan (username: Xiao Zhang Takes You Traveling) was broadcasting live—alone.
“Hello, everyone! Today, we’re at the nationally famous Sweet Spring Amusement Park! Since it’s Sunday, the place is packed—just look at the crowd!”
He turned his camera, showing the sea of visitors around him.
Live Chat:
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“There are a lot of people, but… have any of you actually heard of this place?”
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“The only famous amusement park I know is Disneyland.”
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“Why not stream from there instead?”
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“Probably because this guy’s too broke to travel that far. Gotta stick to local spots.”
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“Lol, ‘famous’ my ass. Bro, just give up on travel streaming and switch to horror exploration. Half the places you visit are ghost towns anyway.”
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“Fr, more ghosts than people.”
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*”+1″*
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*”+1″*
The mocking comments felt like knives to Zhang Yan’s heart—even though they weren’t entirely wrong. Forcing a smile, he replied:
“Thanks for the suggestion, folks! I’ll definitely consider it. But for now, let’s enjoy the bustling Sweet Spring Amusement Park!”
Live Chat:
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“‘Bustling’? Where? I don’t see anyone.”
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“Did the sky just go dark? Is it about to rain?”
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“Yo, something’s off around you, streamer.”
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“HOLY—WHERE’D EVERYONE GO?! They just vanished!”
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“Did this guy fake the crowd with CGI to hide that he’s at another dead location?”
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“No way. This dude’s too broke for good CGI. If he could afford that, he wouldn’t have such a tiny following.”
Noticing the sudden shift in the chat, Zhang Yan finally looked around—and froze.
The amusement park, which had been swarming with people just moments ago, was now completely empty. Only he remained in the middle of the plaza.
“What the…? There were so many people here a second ago. Did they all just disappear? Am I… dealing with ghosts today?”
A chill ran down his spine.