Yuan is teleported into a forest that turns out to be the private garden of a mysterious little girl named Xiao Hua. She is lonely, neglected by her powerful family, and she begs him to play with her. Yuan, who understands loneliness better than anyone, agrees. They spend hours throwing a ball and telling stories. In gratitude, Xiao Hua reads from an ancient book, and Yuan inexplicably learns a Divine-rank skill called Heaven's Secret Art. This triggers a global system announcement, shocking every player in the world. The name "Yuan" is now known, and a massive bounty is placed on his identity. Meanwhile, Yuan is completely oblivious to the chaos he has caused, focused only on the joy of having a friend and a working body.

After Xiao Hua vanishes for a day, Yuan is caught in the crossfire of a battle between two powerful cultivators, a Spirit Grandmaster and a half-step Spirit Grandmaster. He is gravely injured. Xiao Hua, enraged, reveals her true power. She is a Third Level Spirit King, a being far beyond the limits of this lower realm. With a single technique called Heaven Splitting Sword Strike, she splits the earth in two, killing both cultivators instantly. She then offers herself to Yuan as his Servant, binding herself to him through the blood-stained necklace he carries. The system announcement of a Divine-grade Servant sends shockwaves through the player base. Accusations of cheating explode across the internet. The top players of the Legacy Ranking, including Lightning Emperor and White Lotus, begin to scheme, realizing that this "Yuan" is a force that could destabilize the entire game's hierarchy.

Yuan and Xiao Hua arrive at Spirit City, where they are initially mocked for being poor. Xiao Hua, in a display of overwhelming power, reveals a Heaven-grade dagger to the auction house owner, instantly earning their respect. They sell the dagger for 35 million gold, making Yuan the richest player in the game. At the auction, Yuan meets Xuan Wuhan, a kind noblewoman, and the arrogant Du Brothers, who later ambush him. Yuan defeats them with ease, but Xiao Hua's pressure forces their Spirit Master guard to beg for mercy. Later, Yuan encounters a cursed phoenix named Feng Yuxiang, who has been trapped in human form. By sharing his blood, Yuan breaks her curse, restoring her powers. She swears loyalty to him, becoming another powerful ally. This event further cements Yuan's reputation as a being who defies the natural order of the game.

Yuan and Xiao Hua arrive at Pang City, which is under threat from the Mountain Lord, a powerful beast seeking revenge for its slain child. Yuan defends the city, slaying the Mountain Lord in a climactic battle. During the event, Xiao Hua uses a devastating area-of-effect technique to wipe out hundreds of monsters, earning Yuan an astronomical number of event points. The other players, witnessing this, mistakenly conclude that Player Yuan is a little girl, spreading this misinformation across the internet. Yuan, wearing a mask, remains anonymous, but the misunderstanding creates a massive distraction. Meanwhile, he meets his sister Yu Rou in the game for the first time, revealing his secret identity to her. The two siblings, along with Xiao Hua, begin their journey together, preparing for the Dragon Essence Temple examination.