Chapter 1: Transmigration, Enlightenment Against Heaven

The morning sunlight slanted through the gaps in the curtains, spilling onto the book *Basic Machinery Principles* on the headboard.

A wisp of dust danced in the light, and the dormitory was so quiet that only the sound of rhythmic slogans from the distant playground could be heard.

"Ugh... my head hurts..."

The young man on the bed frowned as he woke from his sleep; he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze landing on the old incandescent lamp on the ceiling.

"Where is this? A Hospital?"

He tried to prop himself up, only to find that his entire body felt as if it had been run over by a truck, with every muscle protesting.

Finally, he gritted his teeth and sat up, looking around to find himself in a crude dormitory.

"Didn't I just get home from work and fall asleep on the sofa?"

Memories surged in like a tide.

His name was Li Mingyuan, a project manager at a technology company; he had worked overtime until late last night, returned home, collapsed on the sofa to watch TV, and fallen asleep.

The last memory was a World War II documentary playing on the TV...

And then?

Then there seemed to be a blinding white light, accompanied by the sound of the TV exploding...

"Holy crap, I didn't transmigrate, did I?" Li Mingyuan stood up abruptly, a movement that pulled at his entire body's muscles, making him wince in pain.

Staggering to the table, he found several Russian textbooks and a diary laid out. He opened the diary and found it written in Chinese:

"October 15th, the weather in Mocheng is turning cold. Today in politics class, the professor criticized my paper's viewpoint again for not being 'aligned' enough; it's truly a headache. I've been studying abroad in Polar Bear for two years now; although I've learned a lot, the ideological control here really makes one unable to breathe..."

"Damn, I really transmigrated??" Li Mingyuan widened his eyes in shock. "Is this in Polar Bear? I've become an international student?"

He hurriedly found a small mirror hanging on the wall; the mirror reflected an unfamiliar face—a young man in his early twenties, with delicate features, though his complexion was slightly pale and his eyes held a scholarly air.

"The original owner of this body is also named Li Mingyuan? What a coincidence?"

He continued to flip through the memories, learning his current identity: an international student from Long Country, currently studying mechanical engineering at Mo City University.

He came to Polar Bear two years ago, but had been unable to return home due to his studies.

Just as Li Mingyuan was trying to clear his thoughts, the radio on the table suddenly blared:

"Dear comrades, the great Long Country has been founded! Overseas students! The motherland needs the technology and knowledge you have acquired! For the great cause of construction..."

The sound of the radio echoed in the corridor, and Li Mingyuan stood where he was, his mind filled with a thousand thoughts.

"Long Country was just founded?" he muttered to himself, "This is a critical turning point!"

As a history enthusiast, Li Mingyuan clearly knew what would happen next.

In that history of the parallel universe, this war had cost the newborn Long Country a huge price, but it had also won it international status.

"If I can return home and use modern knowledge to help the country develop, perhaps I could..."

The moment this thought flashed through his mind, a mechanical, cold voice suddenly rang in his head:

【Ding! Abnormal thinking detected in the host, Insight System automatically activated!】

【Congratulations to the host for awakening the 'Enlightenment Against Heaven System'!】

【System function: The host only needs to observe or study any technology to quickly master its core principles and manufacturing methods.】

【Note: Technical complexity is limited by the system level; currently, only Basic Level technology can be mastered.】

【Current host status: Weak physical fitness, average knowledge reserve, Insight Value: 1 (Initial)】

【Obtained Personal Space, currently one cubic meter, can store items.】

【System functions are now enabled, wish the host a pleasant experience!】

"Damn! I have a system?" Li Mingyuan sat back on the bed in shock, feeling as if he were dreaming. "Did the TV explosion fry my brain?"

To verify if the system was real, he casually picked up one of the Russian textbooks on the table—*Basic Machinery Principles*—and began to look through it carefully.

【Ding! Detected that the host is studying mechanical knowledge, activate the Insight System?】

"Activate!" Li Mingyuan thought to himself.

In an instant, a torrent of information flooded his mind, and the knowledge in that seemingly ordinary textbook seemed to come alive.

Every formula and every blueprint formed a three-dimensional model in his mind; how various parts were assembled and how they operated all became clear at a glance.

Even more magically, he even saw improvement plans and optimization paths not mentioned in the textbook.

"Holy crap, this is too OP!" Li Mingyuan exclaimed aloud, fine beads of sweat already appearing on his forehead; clearly, this infusion of information had also consumed a lot of his energy.

【Insight System activation successful! The host has gained Proficient Level understanding of *Basic Machinery Principles*.】

【Insight Value increased: 1→2】

Li Mingyuan took a deep breath, his excitement beyond words.

With this system, after returning home, he could contribute to the country's industrial construction!

Thinking of this, he began to feel ecstatic.

"Wait, if I can return home and participate in the preparations, perhaps I can save us some suffering..."

Historically, the Long Country army had a huge gap in equipment compared to the enemy, especially in the air force.

If he could master the design principles of some advanced weapons in advance, perhaps he could win greater initiative for the country.

The tragic scenes of that war from his past-life memories surfaced in his mind: our soldiers wearing thin uniforms fighting against fully armed enemy troops on the northern battlefield at temperatures below minus thirty degrees; Long Country's propeller planes being at an absolute disadvantage when facing enemy jet fighters; supply lines being bombed by enemy planes, and the wounded unable to be evacuated in time...

"No, I must return home immediately!" Li Mingyuan clenched his fists. "With this system, I can at least help with weapons and equipment!"

He stood up abruptly and began to organize the items in the room.

Since he had decided to answer the call to return home, he had to pack his bags as soon as possible. He dug out a worn-out suitcase and began stuffing clothes and books into it.

Just then, a small booklet tucked between the pile of textbooks caught his attention—*Polar Bear Red Army Basic Firearms Manual*.

"This is..."

Li Mingyuan picked up the manual and opened it cautiously.

This was clearly not part of the regular curriculum; it might have been obtained by the original owner through some channel.

The manual contained structural diagrams and operating instructions for various rifles and pistols; although they were all basic models, for a modern person who had never touched firearms, this was already precious learning material.

"System, activate!"

【Ding! Detected that the host is learning firearm knowledge, Insight System is activating...】

This time, the information flooding into his mind was even more detailed and vast.

The structures, principles, and manufacturing processes of various firearms formed clear images in his mind.

Moreover, the system seemed to have performed some kind of deduction and optimization; he not only understood the old firearms in the manual but also saw their potential directions for improvement.

What surprised Li Mingyuan the most was that among this information, he actually saw a familiar Tuji Buxiang design—it was clearly the prototype of the Type 56 Tuji Buxiang later developed independently by Long Country!

【Insight System activation successful! The host has obtained Proficient Level understanding of Basic Firearms Design and Manufacturing.】

【Extra reward: Type Gun Family Full Technology data has been implanted into the host's memory!】

【Insight Value increased: 2→5】

"This... this is simply a heaven-sent opportunity!" Li Mingyuan could not help but laugh out loud.

The Type Gun Family, as the first generation of light weapons series independently developed by Long Country, although improved upon the basis of the AK-47, became the iconic equipment of the Long Country military.

If he could bring this set of technology back to the country a few years early, it would be of huge help for the coming war!

"However, having guns alone is not enough..." Li Mingyuan frowned and pondered, "I must read more other books and learn more technologies. Rockets, Radar, communications... the more, the better!"

His gaze swept across the room and landed on the pile of various scientific journals and textbooks borrowed from the library in the corner.

Books concerning aviation, radio, and the chemical industry were dazzling in their variety.

These were all precious sources of knowledge; as long as he used the system, he could transform them into practical technology.

Just as he was about to continue exploring the system's functions, the dormitory door was knocked on.

"Comrade Mingyuan, are you there?" A voice with a slight accent came from outside the door.