We Agreed to Brag Together, But You Secretly Dominated the World Chapter 1

Eastern Barrens. Within the Great Mystery Sect's outer courtyard.

Inside a humble thatched hut, a young man with a sallow complexion rested against the bed's headboard.

After a considerable time, Su Chen's eyes slowly fluttered open. He surveyed the meager furnishings of the cottage with a sense of helplessness, emitting a sigh, “It seems I've transmigrated…”

Roughly two and a half hours later, Su Chen finally came to terms with his new reality.

He had, in truth, been transported to a fantastical realm of grandeur.

His initial expectation was to embody the destined protagonist of a novel, an individual of unparalleled might from the outset, standing at the apex of existence.

However… the unfolding circumstances proved his assumptions to be overly optimistic.

He now found himself an outer disciple of the Great Mystery Sect.

Not long prior, during a training expedition to the Desolate Mountains alongside four other outer disciples, they had met a perilous end. A ferocious beast of the Qi Sea Realm had descended upon them, leading to a near-total annihilation of the group.

At the eleventh hour, the original host had shattered his sect token, desperately summoning the aid of nearby sect elders.

Following this event, the original host inexplicably lost his memories.

Su Chen surmised that the original occupant of this body had likely perished at that very moment.

“What sort of commencement is this? Every single one of my meridians is fractured, my bones pulverized. I can’t even muster the strength to move. This is no different from death! What a dreadful fate! Perhaps transmigrating here was a mistake! While others become the almighty protagonists in their transmigration sagas, why must I be relegated to an ordinary existence!”

Su Chen gazed upwards, speechless, feeling the potent spiritual energy within him dwindle.

At this critical juncture, the sole part of his body capable of voluntary movement was his mouth.

“I do not desire such a transmigration!”

Yet…

In the subsequent instant, his heart plummeted.

[Ding…]

[God-tier Bragging System is initiating binding.]

[God-tier Bragging System successfully bound!]

“Hmm? A System?”

Upon hearing the clear, mechanical voice echo within his mind, Su Chen’s body quivered.

“As expected, for a transmigrator, a system is indispensable! System, quickly elaborate on your functionalities.”

[Esteemed Host, this system possesses a singular function: namely, to accrue benefits through bragging. By receiving mental praise from others, you shall be rewarded! Bragging achievements are categorized into five tiers: White, Blue, Purple, Gold, and Red, each offering distinct reward levels. Kindly note: You must refrain from providing any verbal or physical cues to elicit such praise from others!]

“Uh… Isn’t this simply a system for bragging?”

Su Chen’s eyes gleamed with newfound interest upon hearing the system’s explanation.

Having consumed numerous web novels in his previous existence, this particular system presented a novel concept to him.

[System initializing diagnostics…]

[Host: Su Chen]

[Cultivation Base: Seventh Level of Qi Gathering Realm (Meridians are shattered; cultivation may dissipate at any moment)]

[Cultivation Technique: Hunyuan Art]

[Martial Skill: None…]

Su Chen found himself at a loss for words.

Glancing over the system interface, a question arose spontaneously, “System, are you serious? Oh, I've observed that other individuals receive novice gift packs containing divine artifacts and formidable skills. Why have I not yet received mine?”

Given his current dire predicament, his only viable hope for survival rested upon receiving a novice gift pack from the system.

[Ding! The system currently does not offer novice gift packs!]

Su Chen was utterly dismayed.

“I thought you were impressive after your introduction, but it turns out you’re just a counterfeit!”

He couldn’t help but voice his dissatisfaction upon hearing the system’s cold, robotic response.

Could this system have been manufactured in some ersatz Silicon Valley?

It didn’t even provide novice gift packs.

Without a novice gift pack and being completely immobilized, the presence of this system made no discernible difference to his situation.

Ultimately, he was still destined for demise.

But…

Just as Su Chen was on the verge of resignation, the system’s voice resonated once more within his consciousness.

[Ding! Congratulations on receiving praise from others. Bragging Tier: White!]

[Bragging Content: Senior Brother Su Chen will undoubtedly recover: 1/25]

“Hmm?”

Su Chen furrowed his brow, his gaze lifting towards the empty space before him.

A luminous screen materialized in his line of sight.

The inscription displayed on the screen perfectly mirrored the system’s pronouncement in his mind.

It was so conspicuous that it commanded his attention, making it impossible to overlook.

“It’s certainly a bootleg system. This notification method is quite peculiar…”

Su Chen mused aloud, finding the situation rather absurd.

Nevertheless, he conceded that it possessed a certain unique charm.

“However… while this system may be rather shoddy, it appears there is a glimmer of hope! Twenty-five individuals… Considering the connections the original host cultivated within the outer sect over the years, this should not take excessively long,” Su Chen contemplated internally.

He had already surmised the reason behind someone boasting about his supposed cleansing of toxins.

Within the Great Mystery Sect's outer disciples, the original host was regarded as a minor prodigy, further bolstered by a favorable family background.

The family that stood behind him held the actual reins of the city.

Furthermore, he never once concealed his cultivation journey, frequently engaging with fellow outer disciples and never adopting a haughty senior brother demeanor.

It was precisely for these reasons that he commanded considerable popularity among the outer disciples.

Yet, the word that he had been ambushed by a beast from the Qi Sea Realm, resulting in severely damaged meridians, had already permeated the entirety of the Great Mystery Sect’s outer sect.

It was presumed that those currently championing his recovery were indeed his junior brothers and sisters.

[Support Message: Senior Brother Su Chen will undoubtedly return to his former glory: 2/25]

[Support Message: Senior Brother Su Chen will undoubtedly return to his former glory: 3/25]

[...]

The system's voice persisted, echoing in Su Chen's mind.

The numerical indicators on the illusory interface before his eyes also began to shift at a rapid pace.

…

Concurrently.

Within the Great Mystery Sect's outer sect, approximately three kilometers distant from Su Chen's humble abode.

A collective of outer disciples had convened, engrossed in discussions surrounding Su Chen's predicament.

"Senior Brother Su Chen is truly unfortunate. To encounter a Level Three Qi Sea Realm beast during his training expedition..."

"Indeed, such an event was wholly unforeseen."

"I've heard from Elder Xie that it appears someone deliberately orchestrated Senior Brother Su Chen's encounter, thereby leading him to that demonic beast."

"Deliberately? What exactly does that imply?"

"It seems someone from the Everlasting Sect harbored ill feelings towards Senior Brother Su Chen, and thus they contrived this treacherous plot!"

Upon uttering these words, the surrounding assembly fell into an immediate, somber silence.

It was common knowledge that the Great Mystery Sect and the Everlasting Sect maintained a strained relationship.

Their disciples frequently found themselves embroiled in altercations, a regular occurrence.

However, they had never dared to engage in outright killing in such a public manner.

Yet, to the astonishment of all, they had evidently mustered the audacity to orchestrate a deliberate trap.

"Heh, I refuse to believe Senior Brother Su Chen is truly incapacitated."

At this precise juncture, a disciple clad in the standard uniform of the Great Mystery Sect's outer disciples declared with a chilling undertone.

His statement was met with looks of bewilderment from everyone present.

After all, even the esteemed elders had proclaimed that Su Chen's meridians were irrevocably broken, casting grave doubt on his future cultivation prospects.