Legends are not born overnight—they are forged through endless struggle, dedication, and a hunger for strength that never fades. In Return of the First Generation: The Strongest in History Reincarnates as His Descendant 1000 Years Later, that hunger takes form in the story of Gilfas Eldragon, a man who stood as the very foundation of his family and the strongest warrior of his era.
Gilfas Eldragon was the first head of the Eldragon family, a clan that would later rise to become one of the greatest martial lineages in the world. Unlike many who sought shortcuts, Gilfas carved his path to strength through sheer will, relentless training, and an obsession with martial arts. Every day was a pursuit of perfection, every battle a step closer to understanding the limits of the human body and spirit. To him, martial arts was not simply a tool of combat but the very essence of life.
It was this pursuit that led Gilfas to a legendary fruit, rumored to grant immortality and guarded by a divine dragon. To ordinary people, immortality meant eternal life and endless wealth. But to Gilfas, it meant something far greater: an eternity to continue practicing martial arts, to chase after perfection forever. With this in mind, he consumed the fruit, expecting to live on endlessly.
But the fruit did not give him the eternal youth he had envisioned. Instead, his body continued to age, slowly breaking down as the years passed. In his final days, he remained surrounded by family, including his son, and he passed away with regret gnawing at him. He had gained incredible strength during his lifetime, but he never reached the ultimate conclusion of martial arts. His dream of reaching the true end of his path died with him—or so it seemed.
A thousand years later, Gilfas opened his eyes once more. To his astonishment, he had been reincarnated as a baby within the very family he had founded, the bloodline of Eldragon. Given the new name Sieg Eldragon, he was born into a world that looked nothing like the one he had left behind. The centuries had not left the family untouched. They were still powerful, but the world around them had shifted dramatically.
In this new age, humanity faced enemies from a realm known as Chaos, beings unlike any he had ever fought before. Their existence had changed the course of martial arts and reshaped the values of the Eldragon family itself. What once was a family united under his original vision had evolved into a clan dominated by ruthless competition and the law of the jungle. Strength was valued above all else, and those without it were discarded without hesitation.
For Sieg, however, this new world was not a disappointment—it was an opportunity. Where others might feel lost or overwhelmed by the drastic changes, he was ecstatic. The chaos, the challenges, and the unfamiliar foes were exactly what he had longed for in his first life. With his memories, his knowledge of martial arts, and his unbroken will, Sieg embraced this new beginning.
“This time,” he thought with joy, “I will finally be able to see the end of martial arts.”
Unlike others in his clan who sought strength only for power or survival, Sieg’s ambition remained pure. He wanted to push martial arts to its true limits. But this time, he had a thousand years of hindsight, wisdom, and the advantage of being reborn into his own bloodline. From birth, he demonstrated talents beyond imagination, and his path toward greatness began anew.
The story of Return of the First Generation is built around this thrilling blend of reincarnation, martial arts, and legacy. On one side, Sieg represents the past—the wisdom and experience of the original founder. On the other, he is a child of the present, facing enemies and philosophies that did not exist in his time. The clash between his timeless ideals and the brutal world he now inhabits creates both tension and excitement.
As Sieg grows, he navigates both family politics and the dangers of the outside world. Within the Eldragon clan, rivals emerge constantly, each eager to claim dominance under the family’s survival-of-the-fittest philosophy. Outside, the threat of Chaos forces humanity to band together while also testing the limits of every martial artist. Sieg’s knowledge of past martial arts allows him to innovate and adapt, making him both unpredictable and unstoppable in battle.
The action is fast-paced and thrilling, showcasing techniques that blend the discipline of ancient martial traditions with the harsh new realities of the Chaos age. Sieg is not only powerful but also analytical, often using his deep understanding of combat to outmaneuver enemies who underestimate him because of his young age. Every battle becomes a stepping stone toward the greater question he has pursued his entire existence: what lies at the true end of martial arts?
At its heart, this manhwa is about legacy and ambition. It asks what happens when someone who already reached the pinnacle once is given the chance to start over. Sieg is not weighed down by doubt or fear—he has already lived through loss and regret. Instead, he carries a clarity of purpose that makes his journey compelling to follow. His joy in facing new challenges, even deadly ones, gives the series a refreshing tone. He is not just surviving; he is chasing fulfillment.
For readers who enjoy reincarnation stories, family dynasties, and martial arts epics, Return of the First Generation delivers a gripping experience. It combines the thrill of starting over with the depth of a character who carries centuries of wisdom. Every chapter builds on the tension of whether Sieg will finally achieve the one thing Gilfas Eldragon never could: reaching the true end of martial arts.
In the end, Sieg is not just another heir of the Eldragon family. He is the founder himself, reborn and ready to surpass everything he once achieved. A thousand years after his death, he has returned—not as a relic of the past, but as the future of martial arts itself.
