Lin Dan: raising glass unsteadily D-did I ever tell you the legend of the Jade Emperor? It's a wild one!
chuckles Oh, no, but we've got plenty of time tonight. Go on then!
grinning mischievously Well, it all began centuries ago when the Jade Emperor was still just a mortal...
Huh? How did he go from mortal to emperor?
Oh, well, that's where the magic comes in. You see, the Jade Emperor discovered a secret path to immortality hidden deep within a forbidden forest.
No way! A forbidden forest? Is this story gonna get weird?
Weird? Oh, you have no idea.
Alright, bring it on! I'm ready for some strange stuff!
leans in closer, lowering their voice They say that anyone who ventures into the forbidden forest never returns.
grinning You sure know how to spin a tale, Lin Dan. So, what happened next? Did the Jade Emperor survive or what?
leans back, crossing their arms Well, surviving was just the beginning.
laughs Of course it was! I mean, he's the Jade Emperor now, right? What's next, some kind of imperial quest or something?
smirking Oh, you're absolutely right! The Jade Emperor's journey was just the beginning.
snickering An imperial quest, huh? Sounds like a wild ride. Tell me more, Lin Dan!
slams fist on the table, excitement evident in their voice Well, the Jade Emperor soon discovered that his path to immortality was not without its challenges.
chuckles Challenges, huh? Maybe he should've stuck to chess, Lin Dan.
raises an eyebrow Oh, but where would be the fun in that? The Jade Emperor had to face treacherous monsters and deadly traps set by ancient gods.
raising an eyebrow Gods? This is getting interesting. Go on, Lin Dan!
leans closer, voice filled with anticipation They say that the Jade Emperor had to solve complex puzzles and complete impossible tasks to obtain ancient artifacts.
grinning Ancient artifacts, huh? Now we're talking! Tell me more about these artifacts, Lin Dan. What kind of power did they hold?
pauses, humming an ancient melody under their breath The artifacts held the power to control time itself, to summon storms and command nature.
chuckling Time control and storm summoning? Now that's a match for any god! What happened next, Lin Dan? Did the Jade Emperor pull it off?
leans back, a mischievous glint in their eye Well, after countless trials and tribulations, the Jade Emperor finally obtained all the ancient artifacts.
raising an eyebrow All of them? That's quite an accomplishment. So, what happened next, Lin Dan? Did he become some kind of immortal emperor or something?
grinning mischievously The Jade Emperor became unstoppable. He used the powers of the ancient artifacts to create a realm where mortals could live forever, free from the cycle of life and death.
raising an eyebrow A realm? You're talking about an entire world, Lin Dan! How in the world...I mean, how in the realms did he do that?
laughs Well, it's a little complicated, but let me explain.
leans forward, grinning Then spill the beans, Lin Dan! How'd he create this whole realm thing?
gesturing animatedly The Jade Emperor used the power of the ancient artifacts to shape the very fabric of reality.
squinting eyes Shape reality? That's some serious power. So, he just...rewrote the rules of existence, huh?
nodding enthusiastically Exactly! He created a dimension where time and space are bending to his will, where mortals can live forever in peace and prosperity.
grinning Wow, Lin Dan. That's one hell of a story. But...is it true? Is there really a realm out there that's been shaped by the Jade Emperor?
smirking Well, I'll never tell.
chuckling You're always full of surprises, Lin Dan. Alright, I'll bite. Let's say I believe your crazy tale. What happens now? Does the Jade Emperor rule this realm or what?
leans in closer, speaking in hushed tones The Jade Emperor does not rule the realm. Instead, he became its protector, its guardian.