He fell off a cliff but unexpectedly gained a cultivation inheritance.

Zhang Bufan pushed open the wooden door of the cabin, and a refreshing breeze carrying the sweet fragrance of peach blossoms and the moist scent of spiritual spring water rushed towards him, instantly dispelling the last trace of fatigue from cultivation. He felt refreshed and completely relaxed. He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly, inhaling the fresh air into his lungs, as if every pore on his body was opening up at that moment.

"call--"

Zhang Bufan slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, stretched out a big yawn, wanting to completely relax his muscles and bones. However, just as his body was slowly stretching, a series of crisp "snap snap snap" sounds suddenly came, like popping beans, from his spine to all the joints in his body, crisp and dense.

The sounds weren't painful noises; instead, they carried an indescribable sense of comfort. As the sounds continued, Zhang Bufan could clearly feel his cervical and lumbar vertebrae, which had become somewhat bent and deformed from years of sitting and programming, slowly regaining their straightness. His joints, stiffened by age and wear and tear, were also completely relaxed under this force. Having completed the stretching, Zhang Bufan lowered his arms, moved his neck and waist, and felt incredibly light, as if a thousand-pound burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

He subconsciously looked up and suddenly realized that his field of vision seemed a few centimeters higher than before—the peach tree branches that he used to have to look up slightly to see clearly were now clearly visible at eye level. "Hmm? Have I grown taller?" A hint of doubt arose in Zhang Bufan's mind, and he quickened his pace involuntarily, walking towards the small lake not far away. He wanted to confirm with his own eyes whether this sudden change was just his imagination.

He walked to the lake in a few steps. The crystal-clear water was like a giant mirror, clearly reflecting his image. When he saw his reflection in the lake, Zhang Bufan froze on the spot, his eyes widening and his mouth involuntarily opening. He was completely stunned.

Was that person in the lake really himself? The man in the reflection stood tall and straight like a pine tree, no longer the hunched and greasy middle-aged man of the past. His face was sharply defined, carrying the unique fortitude and composure of a mature man. His skin was delicate and fair, free of the previous dullness and wrinkles. The weariness and anxiety in his eyes had completely vanished, replaced by an indescribable vitality.

His looks are vastly different from when he gained weight in middle age, and even compared to his college days, he's surpassed him in every way. He even exudes a slightly ethereal, otherworldly aura, leaving those internet celebrities who rely on filters and image enhancements far behind.

Zhang Bufan's thoughts were instantly pulled back to his university days. Back then, he was not only a top student in the computer science department, but also a well-known campus heartthrob. Standing at 1.8 meters tall, with a straight posture and handsome face, he was never short of attention from upperclassmen and underclassmen. It was precisely because of his outstanding qualities that he attracted the attention of Ye Qingxue, who was also a campus beauty.

The two began dating in their junior year of college, and after a ten-year courtship, they finally tied the knot. At that time, they were a perfect match, the envy of everyone on campus, and their relationship was considered a beautiful story. In the early years of their marriage, they treated each other with respect and care, living a warm and sweet life.

No one expected that differences in their views on childbearing would ultimately lead to divorce. After graduation, Zhang Bufan plunged into the world of programming, spending countless hours a day coding in front of a computer. Years of prolonged sitting caused problems with his cervical and lumbar spine, which began to curve and deform. A stable married life, coupled with a lack of exercise and overeating under pressure, caused him to gradually gain weight. His once upright figure became bloated, and his belly protruded, transforming him into a greasy middle-aged man. Even his height, due to the compression and curvature of his spine, quietly dropped from his peak of 1.8 meters to around 1.75 meters.

But now, the reflection in the lake clearly tells him that he has not only regained his tall and upright height of 1.8 meters, but his body has also returned to the peak state of his life! Although his appearance still looks mature for a man of about thirty, it is the most charming age for a man. The fat on his belly has long since disappeared, replaced by smooth lines and a not very obvious six-pack, which slightly supports his slightly loose clothes, outlining a well-proportioned and powerful figure.

"If I were in this state back then, perhaps... Ye Qingxue wouldn't have agreed to the divorce?" Zhang Bufan looked at his reflection in the lake, and this thought involuntarily flashed through his mind.

But he quickly shook his head, dispelling the distracting thought. The past was the past; he had already embarked on the path of cultivation, and worldly trifles should no longer hold him back. More shocking than the changes in his appearance and height was the power within his body. He could clearly feel an inexhaustible force within him, his limbs and bones brimming with explosive power—a feeling he had never experienced before.

He even had the illusion that he could easily lift a cow if he wanted to. Thinking of this, Zhang Bufan looked around and his gaze quickly locked onto a blue stone by the lake not far from the wooden house. This blue stone was more than a meter high, with a bluish-gray color and a smooth surface. It looked exceptionally heavy, conservatively estimated to weigh at least a ton.

"I'll test you!" A strong urge surged within Zhang Bufan, wanting to verify just how terrifying his current power was. He strode to the bluestone, took a deep breath, bent over, and tightly gripped the protruding edges of the bluestone with both hands, his arm muscles slightly tense.

"rise!"

Zhang Bufan let out a low shout and exerted force with both arms! A shocking scene unfolded—the ton-heavy bluestone was actually slowly lifted by him! The moment the bluestone left the ground, Zhang Bufan could clearly feel the heavy pressure on his arms, but this pressure was not unbearable. His feet, bearing the enormous weight, slowly sank into the pebble-strewn mud by the lake, up to his ankles.

Zhang Bufan gritted his teeth, exerted even more force in his arms, and actually managed to lift the bluestone steadily to his chest, holding it for a full three seconds before slowly setting it back down. With a muffled "thud," the bluestone hit the ground, splashing up a little dirt and water, leaving a shallow dent in the ground. Setting the bluestone down, Zhang Bufan shook his slightly sore arms, secretly estimating that he had only used about seven or eight tenths of his strength to lift it. In other words, with his current strength, he could easily lift something weighing over a ton!

You should know that the maximum strength of an average adult male is only about 100 kilograms, but his current strength is more than ten times that of a normal adult! An overwhelming excitement surged into his heart, and Zhang Bufan couldn't help but clench his fists, his eyes flashing with a burning light.

Cultivating immortality is truly amazing! He has only just entered the first level of Qi Refining, yet he already possesses such an extraordinary physique, comparable to the legendary "Superman." If he were to reach an even higher realm, wouldn't he truly be able to fly through the sky, move mountains, and fill seas? The slight frustration he felt earlier due to his mixed spiritual root of five attributes has long since vanished.

Looking at his hands and feeling the power surging within him, Zhang Bufan's confidence in the path of cultivation grew ever stronger. As long as he cultivated diligently, even with poor aptitude, he would surely be able to leave this secret realm and even carve out his own niche on the path of cultivation! He looked again at his reflection in the lake, his eyes filled with confidence and determination. This transformed body was not only the solid foundation for his path of cultivation but also the best proof that he had left behind his mediocre past.

He took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and turned to walk towards the peach grove. His immediate priority was to pick a spirit peach to fill his stomach, then continue his cultivation and quickly advance his realm. The light from the spirit stones on the cave ceiling shone on his tall figure, casting a long shadow. This transformative change gave Zhang Bufan's path of cultivation an even more stunning beginning.