Xie Feng's entry into Samsara Online was instantly marked by the acquisition of the Forbidden Ring of the God of Destruction, a cheat item of unimaginable power intertwined with crippling curses. Its passive bonuses transformed him into a magical powerhouse, granting him MP and magic attack far beyond any novice player, yet its curses were equally absolute: half experience gain and a complete level reset to zero upon death. This double-edged blessing immediately set him apart, forcing a strategic shift from his preferred assassin playstyle to a mage. His initial foray into the Beginner's Village, a chaotic throng of players, quickly revealed his unique prowess. He ventured into level 5 Red-eyed Wolf territory, a death zone for other level 0 players, where his real-world reflexes and the ring's immense magical damage allowed him to effortlessly clear packs of monsters. This early dominance, despite the curses, underscored his inherent talent and the ring's raw power. A brief encounter with the arrogant Iron Wall Alliance, whom he casually outmaneuvered and out-damaged, showcased his disdain for conventional gaming hierarchy and hinted at a deeper, almost instinctual understanding of combat. The ring's "Change" ability, which forcibly altered his appearance to an unnaturally handsome visage, added another layer of complexity, making him instantly recognizable and setting him up for both envy and intrigue. His acceptance of a seemingly useless quest from the mysterious potion shop NPC, Xiao Lei, to gather wolf fangs, further demonstrated his analytical mind, deducing a hidden value beyond the superficial rewards. This initial phase cemented his status as an anomaly, a player wielding god-tier power at level zero, yet burdened by an unforgiving system.

The true test of Xie Feng's abilities and the Forbidden Ring's power arrived with the Job Change Trial, a daunting challenge for all players, segmented into escalating difficulty modes: Normal, Hard, Nightmare, and the seemingly insurmountable Despair. While other players cautiously tackled easier modes, Xie Feng, now Level 10 and armed with newly identified bronze and silver gear, audaciously declared his intent to face Despair Mode alone. The Village Guardian, a powerful NPC, was visibly stunned, warning him of its impossibility. Yet, Xie Feng's unwavering pride and confidence propelled him into the Shrine of the Fallen Angel, a SSS-rank dungeon. The trial began with relentless waves of Guardian Ghosts, then escalated to Lord-grade Abyssal Ghosts, each encounter pushing his physical and mental limits. He fought for hours, relying on unparalleled reflexes, tactical evasion, and the ring's potent magic to overcome enemies far exceeding his individual strength or conventional player capabilities. The system itself, detecting critical brain activity, attempted a forced disconnection, only to be mysteriously overridden, hinting at a higher power's intervention. Finally, he faced the ultimate challenge of the first stage: the King-grade Guardian of Hell, a Level 25 BOSS immune to magic and physical attacks below 500 damage. Ten grueling hours of continuous combat, meticulously landing single-point physical damage, pushed Xie Feng to the brink of collapse, until the ring's 5 percent "absolute death" chance miraculously activated, felling the impossible foe. This monumental solo victory, raising him three levels, triggered a world-wide announcement, cementing his legend as "Shiva, the Creator of Myths."

Emerging from the Despair Mode trial, Xie Feng received shocking revelations from the Village Guardian, unearthing the hidden history of the Adastreia Continent. He learned of an ancient war between humanity and the Moon Devil Clan, the intervention of the Holy-rank Goddess of Creation, and her inexplicable defeat by a mysterious woman. This conflict led to the sealing of certain humans in "Beginner's Villages," isolated from the main continent by an insurmountable dungeon – the very Shrine of the Fallen Angel Xie Feng had just conquered. The Guardian implored Xie Feng, the "Creator of Myths," to "stop the injustice." Before he could process the full weight of this history, he was confronted by Lucifer himself, a God-grade BOSS, the true master of the Shrine. Lucifer, immensely powerful and beyond Xie Feng's comprehension, mocked his perceived weakness. In a desperate move, Xie Feng exploited the Ring of the God of Destruction's "Destroyer Protection" skill, which triggered when he was in "absolute danger," absorbing Lucifer's attack and inflicting a devastating 10 percent of the God's total HP as damage, a staggering 10 million points. This strategic escape, a testament to his quick thinking, allowed him to flee through the portal, but not before defiantly promising Lucifer his return. Back in the Beginner's Village, Xie Feng accepted the SSS+ Final Mission, "The one who opposes," a quest with unknown objectives, a one-year time limit, and the direst penalty for failure: permanent expulsion from Samsara Online. This mission, explicitly warned by the system as having "0 percent chance of success," solidified Xie Feng's destiny as a player thrust into a cosmic struggle, far beyond the realm of mere gaming.