Chapter 1

【According to astronomical experts, the Seven Stars Alignment will fully form at 8 PM tonight.】

【The "Seven Stars Alignment" is an extremely rare astronomical phenomenon, occurring 39 times from 1 AD to 3000 AD......】

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Because of the rarity of the "Seven Stars Alignment," the internet is abuzz today.

Not only astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts, but also many people who are not particularly knowledgeable or concerned about astronomy are paying attention to this event.

Regardless of other factors, it's simply because in many novels, the "Seven Stars Alignment" is an opportunity. What if it could enable time travel or awaken some special abilities?

Of course, this is just a joke, but life is already so difficult, so one must always leave some room for imagination.

"Before time travel, I didn't see the Seven Stars Alignment, but after time travel, I will."

"But whether I can see it or not is really hard to say......"

Bai Xuan turned off the TV, smiled somewhat self-deprecatingly, and stared blankly ahead, not knowing what he was thinking for a moment.

He is not from this world. Although the planet he stands on is also called Earth, and his parents are the same as those from his previous life, and his experiences from childhood to adulthood are similar to those of his previous life,

he clearly understands that this world is different from his previous one.

Because the anime in this world is "shortchanged."

There are Death Note, Naruto, and One Piece, but no Conan, Crayon Shin-chan, or Pokémon.

There are Ultramen like Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia, but no Kamen Rider or Super Sentai.

Not only is this true for Japanese anime, but it is also the case for other countries, including China.

Well, Huto should be happy, after all, without Crayon Shin-chan, he would live more "comfortably."

As for the entertainment industry outside of anime, Bai Xuan hasn't paid much attention. Because after the entertainment industry in his previous life took a different path, he developed the habit of not watching TV dramas, movies, or variety shows.

Once a habit is formed, it's hard to change.

He can only be certain about the music industry. Apart from some anime theme songs disappearing, there hasn't been much change; of course, it might also be because he doesn't listen to many songs.

Anyway, the songs he is familiar with are still there.

Historically, this world is no different from his previous one. The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, the Qin and Han dynasties, and even recent wars have not changed at all.

It seems that before him, there were no time travelers in this world.

Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

Bai Xuan shook his head; this is not something he should be thinking about.

He picked up his phone and glanced at the time. It was only three hours until the 8 PM Seven Stars Alignment, and outside the window...... it had started to drizzle.

"Sure enough."

He shrugged, not particularly surprised.

From childhood to adulthood, whether in his previous life or this one, whenever there was a rare astronomical phenomenon, his city was either overcast or raining.

Whether it was a transit of Venus, a total lunar eclipse, or a meteor shower, it was always the same; he even suspected that the heavens were targeting him.

When the Seven Stars Alignment was reported, he had already thought about today, and now it seems that his prediction was spot on.

"Huh."

He curled his lips, lay on the rocking chair, and slowly closed his eyes, falling asleep to the sound of the rain.

Time slowly passed, and in Bai Xuan's dream, the hour hand quietly pointed to 8 PM, and the clouds in the sky gradually darkened.

At the same time, in the solar system, the seven planets—Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—aligned along the ecliptic.

"Boom!"

At the moment of the Seven Stars Alignment, an energy that existed between the real and the imaginary, undetected by anyone or any country, quietly headed toward Earth.

【Ding, detected key term from a fantasy work—Earth】

【Analyzing Earth's energy, no mysticism detected, no significant difference in the fortune of living beings, does not meet invitation criteria】

【Detected traces of world consciousness, initiating communication】

【Communication successful, spiritual energy revival begins】

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In Hangzhou, Earth, Bai Xuan, who was originally immersed in sleep, suddenly felt a strange sensation. The blurry dream he was having suddenly became clear, but it seemed to have changed its background.

A vast and ancient land, a green and solemn forest full of vitality, majestic mountains reaching into the clouds...... a new world appeared before his eyes.

In the depths of his soul, an indescribable yet deeply imprinted feeling of awe made Bai Xuan feel lost.

Sky, clouds, forest, mountains, sea, streams......

He looked at these scenes that were close yet unattainable, feeling a lump in his throat, and couldn't help but want to cry.

In the distance, an eye-like formation appeared in the sky, overlooking this world.

With its appearance, countless golden rays of light gathered from all over the world, coalescing into the laws of heaven and earth, as if in submission.

No, it was not just submission; there were other emotions—joy at birth, love for this world, and reverence and worship for the creator......

He didn't know why he could see so much, but at that moment, he didn't want to think about anything, only to keep watching, forever.

Never before had he felt so good.

The dizziness in his soul seemed to be washed away, and the impurities in his body were expelled. A seed seemed to form within him, and under the gaze of the eye, the seed gradually began to sprout and grow.

He didn't understand what this was or what kind of fortune he had experienced, but he felt that the scenes that were once unattainable were now showing him affection and joy.

"Crack!"

The world before his eyes suddenly shattered, and Bai Xuan abruptly opened his eyes, standing up from the rocking chair and taking deep breaths of oxygen.

"What was that just now? A dream? Or some kind of mystery?"

"The possibility of it being a dream is too small; it was too clear, and I don't think I have the ability to dream such things."

"But if it's a mystery, why did it find me? Because I'm a time traveler?"

Bai Xuan frowned. If it was related to his being a time traveler, why hadn't he felt anything for so many years, and why did it happen today?

Is there something special about today? The Seven Stars Alignment?

Could it be related to the Seven Stars Alignment?

He glanced at the clock; it was already 10 PM, and outside...... it was still drizzling.

Perhaps it wasn't for this reason...... no, wait, why am I still feeling this way?

As Bai Xuan watched the raindrops outside the window, he felt the same overwhelming sense of awe and joy from his dream.

This involuntary feeling was not something he welcomed; it even made him feel a bit frightened.

He wanted to know what had happened during the time he was asleep!