Just as I was thinking about what to do next, a sharp bell-like sound suddenly rang in my ears.
"Ding!"
I frowned and quickly looked around.
There was nothing.
No source. No movement. No one nearby.
"What was that…?"
Before I could think further, something unbelievable happened.
Right in front of my eyes, a blue-colored transparent window appeared out of thin air.
My pupils shrank.
Words began forming on the screen automatically.
Strangely, even though I had never seen this language before, I could understand every single word clearly—as if it was being directly transmitted into my mind.
[Ding! Congratulations Host for successfully binding to the Check-In System.]
[Ding! You have received a guaranteed chance to obtain something useful.]
[Ding! Do you want to Check-In?]
Luo Feng stared at the glowing screen, his breathing turning slightly heavy.
"A Check-In System…?"
A slow grin spread across his face.
"So this is my golden finger… just like those protagonists."
His eyes lit up with excitement.
"Now… I don't have to fear anything anymore."
Without hesitation, he chose—
Check-In.
[Ding! Congratulations Host for obtaining the special talent: Strength Through Adversity.]
The moment the notification appeared, another description followed.
[Strength Through Adversity]
As long as your opponent is stronger than you, you will instantly rise one whole realm above them, with power increased by 10 times.
Silence.
For a moment, Luo Feng just stood there… completely stunned.
"…What?"
His mind went blank.
Then—
Shock.
Disbelief.
Excitement.
All at once.
"This… this is insane."
The very problem that had been haunting him—his lack of talent, his weakness, his hopeless situation—
It was gone.
Completely gone.
"HAHAHAHA…!"
A loud laugh burst out of his mouth.
He clenched his fists tightly, his eyes burning with ambition.
"Finally…!"
"My chance has come!"
His voice turned cold and filled with confidence.
"With this power… I can crush anyone."
"I don't need to fear anyone anymore."
A dangerous smile appeared on his face.
"The world…"
"…will be mine."