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The Elimination Round
The first day of the Young Heroes Tournament’s elimination stage had finally begun, and as expected, the smaller sects were the first to be crushed beneath the weight of stronger rivals. The arenas rang with the clash of steel, the roar of battle cries, and the gasps of spectators. Dust rose from the ground with every strike, mingling with the acrid scent of sweat and blood. From the dozen battles fought, not a single upset had occurred. The great sects of the underworld advanced with ease, their disciples sweeping aside weaker opponents like waves breaking against fragile driftwood. By the end of the day, dozens had already secured their place in the second round. Yet none from the White Skull Sect had stepped onto the stage. Lin Jiang, whose number had been drawn last, was destined to fight at the very end. His master still believed Lin Jiang had no number at all, placing his hopes solely upon Kun Liong and Mi Li. “Kun Liong, Mi Li, watch each match carefully,” Elder Phi An in
The Future Champion
Elder Phi An’s face lit with sudden brightness when he realized Lin Jiang had finally arrived at the Golden Dragon Sect, though the joy lasted only a fleeting moment.“You are late, Lin Jiang,” Elder Phi An said, his tone heavy.“Late? Why, Elder?” Lin Jiang asked, confusion flickering across his features.“The drawing of numbers has already ended. You cannot step onto the arena now,” Elder Phi An replied, his expression weary, shoulders sagging with disappointment.Yet despite his words, a spark of hope remained in his eyes at the sight of Lin Jiang’s presence.“Forgive me, Master,” Lin Jiang said earnestly, bowing his head. He did not reveal that he had already secured a number; he wished to keep that secret as a surprise for his teacher.“Who else represents our sect, Master?” Lin Jiang asked.“We do,” came a voice from the doorway.Kun Liong entered, his hand clasped with Mi Li’s, the two stepping forward together.“Respectful greetings, seniors,” Lin Jiang said, bowing deeply to
Arriving Late
Half a moon had passed, and nearly all the contestants eager to join the tournament had already gathered at the Golden Dragon Sect. The sect grounds buzzed with voices, the clang of weapons, and the restless shuffle of feet. Lanterns swayed in the evening breeze, their flames casting wavering shadows across the stone walls.A young girl wandered through the sect’s corridors, her eyes sharp and restless, scanning every face she passed. Her steps were quick, her expression taut with impatience.“Is that scoundrel truly not coming?” she muttered angrily, her voice edged with frustration.Her features were striking—delicate yet fierce—and her presence drew the attention of many participants who had assembled at the Golden Dragon Sect. Whispers followed her, admiration mingled with curiosity, but she ignored them all, her focus fixed on one name.At last, she reached a chamber reserved for the White Skull Sect.“Uncle Phi An, where is Lin Jiang?” she demanded, her tone sharp.“Mei Lin? You
The Unease of the Sect Leader
One moon before leaving the forest, Lin Jiang chose to gather medicinal herbs, his hands brushing against leaves damp with dew as he filled his satchel with roots and blossoms. He also resolved to study fragments of healing arts from the Thousand Remedies manual, its pages whispering of cures and ancient wisdom. The air was heavy with the fragrance of crushed herbs, sharp and earthy, mingling with the faint sweetness of wild blossoms. As he worked, his mind wandered toward another concern—how to endure the agony of strengthening his bones without succumbing to pain.“Every step toward advancement is always accompanied by suffering,” Lin Jiang muttered, frustration etched into his voice as he failed to uncover a method to ease the torment of cultivation. His breath fogged in the cool night air, and the silence of the forest pressed against him like a weight.Within the spatial ring he carried, treasures now overflowed—bundles of herbs, spirit beast pearls glowing faintly in the dark, a
Drills in Bare-Handed Combat
Lin Jiang opened the Sky-Shaking Flame Fist manual, its parchment whispering as though alive, and within those pages he uncovered a complete arsenal of empty-hand techniques, each instruction etched with precision, as if the author had foreseen his very struggles.“Could my master truly have known exactly what I needed?” Lin Jiang murmured, awe flickering in his voice, his eyes tracing the ink strokes that seemed to pulse with hidden fire.The first step appeared deceptively simple. He shifted his stance, aligning his body with the diagrams, mimicking the posture of the Flame Fist. At first, he resisted the temptation to summon his inner energy, determined to engrave the form into muscle and bone before unleashing its power. His fists tightened, breath steady, the forest around him hushed as though holding its breath.“Haaaaa!!”At last, he allowed his inner energy to surge into his knuckles. Heat coursed through his veins, a molten tide gathering at the center of his clenched palm. T
Master’s Plan for Lin Jiang
Lin Jiang’s hands trembled as he accepted the scroll Elder So Un offered, yet his face glowed with delight, like a child receiving a treasured gift. The parchment felt warm against his palms, its surface rough, carrying the faint scent of aged ink and smoke.“You still have four moons before you depart for Su City. Use that time to master the hand-to-hand techniques within this scroll, Lin Jiang,” Elder So Un instructed, his voice steady, carrying the weight of expectation.“Yes, Master!” Lin Jiang replied, his tone brimming with determination.“In that scroll you will find what you need—fist techniques, palm strikes, and claw forms. I am certain you will grow fond of them,” Elder So Un added, his eyes gleaming with pride.“Thank you, Master,” Lin Jiang said, bowing deeply.He tucked the Flaming Fist that Shakes the Heavens scroll into his spatial ring, its glow vanishing into the hidden dimension.“Your other master will not let you forget him either,” Elder Shun said with a faint sm
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