THE VOID MOUNTAIN Chris stood still for a moment, breathing in the dry, scorching air of Void Mountain. The heat wrapped around him like an old, unforgiving friend. Two suns burned fiercely overhead — one crimson and one golden — turning the endless red sand into a blazing, bleeding wasteland that stretched as far as the eye could see. In the distance, jagged mountain peaks stabbed upward into the sky like broken teeth, while faint, menacing monstrous growls rolled down from the rocky heights, echoing through the barren terrain. “Naija boy don land!” he muttered to himself, dusting the red sand off Li Yan’s cheap brown outer sect robe. “Chaii, this place no be joke oh. I gats lock in.” (“Nigerian boy has landed!” … “Damn, this place is no joke. I have to lock in.”) He quickly sorted through the overwhelming flood of inherited memories. Li Yan had only been at the early stage of Qi Condensation — basically an ant in this dangerous world. Li Yan’s seniors had framed him for stealin

The Naija youth sat cross-legged on the thick, sturdy branch of the dark-colored tree. The cold morning breeze rustled the dark leaves gently around him, carrying the fresh scent of the mountain wilderness. The two suns were just starting to climb higher in the sky, painting the horizon in vibrant fiery orange and gold hues. He rolled his shoulders slowly, feeling the new strength humming pleasantly in his muscles from yesterday’s hard-earned gains. [Morning, Host] [Daily Quest Activated] [Daily Quest 1: Five Hundred Push Ups] [Reward: +50 Points Added To Endurance Stat] [Daily Quest 2: Break Into The Foundation Building Realm] [Reward: +4 Advanced Qi Pills, +1 Heavenly Protective Talisman, +1000 System Points] “Person no fit breathe? System, you don come again with your slave rider mode, oh,” Chris muttered under his breath. He dropped from the branch like a skilled ninja and landed softly on the ground, immediately dropping into position to begin the exercises. (“Can’t

Chris's eyes narrowed as he surveyed the battlefield. "Nineteen beasts, all at the perfect stage of Qi Condensation." A slight, confident smile tugged at his lips. [Note: Perfect Stage = Peak Of Current Realm, Breakthrough Into The Next Realm A Step Away.] "All this one na welcoming event for me, for breaking through abii?" He clenched his fists tightly, feeling the fresh surge of power coursing through his veins. (All this is a welcoming event for me after breaking through, right?) From the surrounding forest and rocky hills, monstrous roars suddenly erupted, shaking the very air. A massive horde of beasts—ferocious Iron-hide Bulls, agile Shadow Panthers, savage Grey Wolves, brutish Venom Spike Apes, lightning-fast Lightning Wolves, and countless other vicious creatures—charged toward him like a relentless tidal wave of fangs, claws, and primal fury. "Oya ohh! Make we dance!" Chris declared boldly. (Oya ohh! Let’s dance!) The Naija youth summoned his Grade 4 Katana from the

The ground had turned into a slick, treacherous mire as the rain poured down in relentless sheets, hammering the earth with unyielding fury. Thunder cracked across the night sky like a nuclear explosion, illuminating the stormy darkness in brilliant, jagged flashes. Elder Sung stood motionless amid the downpour, his piercing golden eyes fixed intently on the young man before him. Cold air escaped Chris's mouth in visible puffs, his breath ragged. His hands trembled slightly as the freezing rain soaked through his torn robe, seeping deep into his bones and chilling him to the core. "Boy, who are you?" Elder Sung asked calmly, his hands clasped behind his back. "You wear the robe of the Lion Clan. Are you a failed disciple who was cast out?" Chris dragged in a deep breath, wiping fresh blood from his lips with his stained sleeve. "My name na Chris. As for this robe, I made it myself. I had no idea a sect around here wore this color." (My name is Chris…) "You lie so cheaply, Chris," E

The hall's golden flames flared brighter, casting dramatic shadows as the five powerful beasts fully materialized. A deafening "ARRRGHHH!" shook the ancient chamber, causing dust to rain down from the towering pillars like forgotten memories. Chris cracked his neck from side to side, a wild, confident grin splitting his face. "Oya na! No pain, no gain. Make una come!" he shouted, staring each beast down without fear. (Alright! No pain, no gain. Come on!) A massive black wolf with glowing red eyes and Qi-infused fur as sharp as blades stepped forward first. Beside it, a two-headed serpent hissed menacingly, corrosive venom dripping from its fangs and sizzling on the stone floor. A hulking stone golem the size of a truck slammed its boulder-sized fists together with a thunderous boom. Above them, a sleek hawk circled overhead, screeching shrilly. Finally, a lightning panther prowled gracefully, electric arcs dancing along its sleek spine. [Void Trial 1: Commence.] [Time Remaining: