Chapter 1: " Honkai: Star Rail "
*Xianzhou, Luofu, Aurum Alley.*
Aurum Alley was a bustling hub of culinary delights and vibrant street culture, drawing visitors from all over with its diverse array of foods and lively atmosphere. However, not every corner of this famed commercial district thrived with activity. On the outskirts lay older, neglected neighborhoods—urban villages of sorts—that were sparsely populated and rarely visited. Among these, one area stood out as particularly desolate, almost entirely abandoned, resembling a ghost town.
There, in a decrepit house within this forsaken neighborhood, sat a striking young man slurping down a bowl of instant noodles.
"Damn it all!" Lin Yu exclaimed in frustration, his voice dripping with resentment. "Even after being transported into the world of *Star Rail*, I'm living worse than before!"
Just a week ago, he had been grinding for the Stygian Set to upgrade his ship, Acheron. But mere moments after finally acquiring an exceptional critical hit helmet, Lin Yu found himself abruptly whisked away to Xianzhou Luofu.
After overcoming the initial shock, Lin Yu adopted a pragmatic mindset, determined to adapt and survive in this new reality.
But survival here proved far more challenging than he'd anticipated.
This universe operated under cutthroat competition. The immortal workforce—those tireless individuals who worked day and night without rest—seemed unstoppable. There was no room for weakness or complacency. Forget about aspiring to become someone like The Nameless, exploring interstellar space and embarking on grand adventures. In this vast cosmos, those without skills or resources were utterly insignificant, disposable even.
"I can't believe that even after reincarnating, I'm still stuck as a lowly laborer!" Lin Yu lamented bitterly, finishing the last sip of his noodle broth. "Where's my promised system?!"
*BEEP—*
"Keyword detected."
A cold, robotic female voice echoed through the air.
"Congratulations, host! Activating [Divine Mobile Game Development System]!"
Lin Yu's heart skipped a beat, his hands trembling with excitement. Finally, the moment he'd been waiting for had arrived! Now *this* was the kind of treatment a transmigrator deserved!
Before him, a translucent blue screen materialized.
"To compensate for the delayed activation of the system, you have been granted one Legendary-level draw opportunity."
Without hesitation, Lin Yu clicked the 'Draw' button.
*WHOOSH—*
A streak of golden light shot across the sky, illuminating the room with radiant brilliance.
"Congratulations, host! You have obtained the full content of the initial version of the mobile game *Honkai: Star Rail*!"
"*Honkai: Star Rail*?" Lin Yu blinked in disbelief.
He was already in a world based on the setting of *Honkai: Star Rail*, and now he'd drawn the very same game?
Through the system interface, Lin Yu reviewed the complete contents of his reward, cross-referencing them with his memories of the original game. Sure enough, the materials matched perfectly—it was indeed the pre-1.0 version of the game. Any future updates, however, would require spending points to unlock.
"Wealth awaits!" Lin Yu exclaimed ecstatically.
In this Honkai universe, nearly everyone owned a smartphone. Lin Yu could hardly imagine how explosively popular *Honkai: Star Rail* would become once released. After all…
For this world, the game wasn't just fiction—it was a direct reflection of reality!
Take, for example, characters like Kafka and Silver Wolf appearing early in the game. These figures commanded bounties worth hundreds of millions from various companies. Their inclusion alone would undoubtedly attract massive attention! Moreover, players would eventually have the chance to recruit these characters and their Light Cones through gacha mechanics.
Lin Yu firmly believed that the release of this game would hold unparalleled significance for this universe.
Wasting no time, he extracted all available resources and registered his personal information on the largest mobile app marketplace in the galaxy. He carefully familiarized himself with the platform's robust protections for creators, ensuring his privacy wouldn't be compromised.
Still, unease lingered in the back of his mind.
What he was planning was monumental. If high-ranking officials from organizations like the Interastral Peace Corporation took notice and investigated him through backend systems, they might suspect him of possessing precognitive abilities. Such suspicions could lead to imprisonment—or worse, exploitation.
Lin Yu had always exercised extreme caution when dealing with others.
Instead of rushing to upload *Honkai: Star Rail* to the Galaxy Store, he reopened the system interface:
**[Main System Function: Develop mobile games to earn reward points]**
- **Player count, online duration, microtransactions… will all convert to points at specific ratios.**
- **Points can be used for participating in lotteries, purchasing items from the Enigmata Shop, and more…**
- **Includes numerous [Legendary]-grade items; host is encouraged to actively earn points!**
The primary functions aligned closely with Lin Yu's expectations. In the top-right corner of the interface, he noticed a buff icon:
**[Novice Protection: For the current period, no malicious entities can observe the host: 30 days remaining.]**
Lin Yu's lips curled into a satisfied grin.
"Perfect!" he muttered to himself. "A month should be more than enough time to make this game go supernova across the galaxy!"
Once the game gained traction, he planned to use the accumulated points to acquire powerful abilities—at least on par with an Aeon.
With his concerns alleviated, Lin Yu confidently uploaded *Honkai: Star Rail* to the Galaxy Store.
**[Upload successful!]**
Amongst the newly launched mobile games, *Honkai: Star Rail* shone brightly, radiating an aura of uniqueness that set it apart from the rest.