2026-05-10 08:39:01The appearance of a divine treasure born naturally from the heavens in the mortal realm would usually occur along with the convergence of Qi into a single area.
The guards stationed on the walls immediately reported the situation to their captain who passed it across to the higher-ups then decided to check out the area and "affirm" the truth of the situation. 'Forget reporting back to the higher-ups, if I can get a divine treasure to recognize me it'll be the fortune of my generation! Even the five families don't have up to three divine treasures each.' the captain thought with a glint in his eyes. Gathering four other guards with spiritual awakening realm cultivation, he formed a five man team on the spot and ventured into the forest in search for the supposed treasure that suddenly appeared. --- {Ding! Congratulations on attaining the spiritual awakening Realm!} {HP +50, Qi +100, Strength +50, Agility +30, Endurance +30} {Name: Yan Ming} {Age: 19} {Race: Human} {Bloodline: None} {Level: 22 (1st layer of the Spiritual Awakening Realm)} {Exp: 34/200} {HP: 260/260} {Qi: 320/320} {Strength: 165} {Agility: 99} {Endurance: 99} {Bonus Points: 320} Yan Ming opened his eyes, feeling his perspective become even clearer, he stretched his limbs with satisfaction "Nine realms left before I'm back in the primordial sovereign ascension realm, I really want to see their faces, what excuse are they going to give? They wanted control over the infernal realm? It can't be it." If they wanted control over the infernal realm eliminating Yan Ming would definitely not prove to be helpful towards their goal, Tian Yi definitely won't let go of such an opportunity and the seven generals definitely wont be able to hold her back. As for using Tian Luo to fight Tian Yi? That would probably be the most foolish plan, placing aside the fact that Tian Luo won't be able to kill her, She also had a weapon of similar power to restrain it. "I really don't understand why they would do that, no matter how much I think of it I'm not good at stuffs like this, I wish Ao Yue was here with me." He muttered while rubbing his forehead. {Ding! A soul manifestation Realm cultivator detected please proceed cautiously} 'Someone's here! Looks like I won't need to fly out myself' he thought then turned to see the small group of five walking over. The captain frowned when he saw Yan Ming, his expression crumbled instantly "Did you see any sort of anomaly around here? A magical beast? Or a treasure? Did anyone pass by?" "None." "I'm the captain of the guards in Luminaries City, you'd better answer with sincerity or I'll have no choice but to take you in and interrogate you." The captain said in a voice filled with hostility. A frown appeared on Yan Ming's face, he raised his head and stared at the captain, his blazing red eyes made the captains hairs stand on end, he felt all strength in his knees loosen, nearly passing out from the fear. 'What is this? Why can't I move? Am I really scared of a teenager in the spiritual awakening realm? What's the purpose of my cultivation when I can't even make a move when facing a teenager?' He walked over with steady steps and stopped before the captain, his gaze fixed on him "One of the things I despise the most, is being threatened, I'm not in the mood right now so I'll let you go, there won't be a next time." "Where's the way to Luminaries City?" The captain raised his hand weakly and pointed towards the north "Over there." He turned and walked towards the direction the captain pointed out with steady steps. A few minutes after Yan Ming left the captain crouched onto the ground watching his assistants who looked like they just passed through hell and were staring ahead with blank eyes. The authority: King Of Hell, Ruler of the abyss worked mainly on the members of the infernal realm but it's influence towards those from the mortal realm wasn't minute. To them, it felt like an apex predator glaring at them with no hope to resist. --- Infernal Realm Yin Chen stood still with Helios in his right hand watching the three who had come to him, after their temporary co-operation this was the second time he would lay his eyes on them. "Yin Chen, our deal's not done yet, we have yet to obtain the mandate." Tan Yuan said with a glint in her eyes. "Our deal is over, I was assigned to help you three take out Yan Ming and he's dead, I don't think we have any sort of business again." He replied while patting Helios who trembled with a slight gleam across it's surface, a slight humm resounded across the space. The ten primordial weapons all had consciousness of their own and it was the main reason it was so hard to subdue them, if they were forcefully controlled they would only exhibit part of their powers and could even betray their owners. They had a strict requirement when choosing their wielders, and only a few could reveal their true powers which was why it came as a surprise when Helios choose Yin Chen who's power wasn't even compatible with it! "The main objective wasn't to kill Yan Ming, killing Yan Ming is your objective, ours is the mandate and unless we obtain Tian Luo our cooperation is not over." Du Ying replied with a calm voice. "If we don't retrieve the mandate we're not the only ones to recieve the blame you'll get part of it as well, no one ever cared about killing Yan Ming and you know that as well, unless the mandate is retrieved this mission is considered null." Shi Yuan added. A slight glint shone through Yin Chen's eyes as he stared at Helios "I guess you want me to act as your errand boy and retrieve the mandate for you in the mortal realm right?" "We can't leave the Infernal Realm for now you're the only one who can help with this." Shi Yuan replied with a nod. "I would've been interested in helping but there's nothing for me to gain after all the stress, I could've gone for the mandate but a primordial can't wield more than one of the ten primordial weapons at a time so it's pointless, count me out. Besides, let's be honest with ourselves I'm more useful than you three right now after all I have one of the ten weapons already and I've completed my mission to eliminate Yan Ming while you three have none, let's make a bet and see who takes the blame." He said then vanished leaving behind slight peals of laughter. "That bastard!!"
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What Remains: End Of Book One
A year later, the coalition that had once formed purely from desperate necessity had settled into something considerably more permanent — a genuine, lasting alliance between eleven territories that continued cooperating on trade, mutual defense, and the ongoing work of ensuring the Concord's dissolved structures never again coalesced into anything resembling their former, coercive unity. Tian Shen, now formally recognized as the alliance's primary coordinating voice, had proven himself as capable a peacetime leader as he'd been a wartime commander, the Tian clan's territory flourishing under his continued, thoughtful governance. Long Xue had settled into a role as the alliance's primary liaison to the void dragon clan's reforming leadership, her own journey from grief-driven hunter to genuine, trusted ally now complete in ways that had transformed her entirely from the cold, calculating figure who'd once ambushed Yan Ming at the Withering Garden's threshold. She vi
A Quiet Return
Nearly six months after the convergence's collapse, with the coalition's rebuilding efforts finally settling into sustainable, ongoing rhythm rather than urgent, demanding crisis, Yan Ming and Qing Chun found themselves, for the first time since their tournament victory so long ago, with genuine, unhurried time to simply exist together without the weight of imminent catastrophe pressing against every decision. "Do you remember," Qing Chun said, as they walked together through the same tournament city where their journey had first properly begun, its streets considerably more peaceful now than the chaotic, celebration-filled days following Yan Ming's unexpected victory, "when you told me jade necklaces were useless, and then bought me one anyway?" "I remember," he said, managing a genuine, warm smile at the memory's simplicity, so distant now from everything they'd since endured together. "You still have it?" "Always." She touched the necklace at her throat, the s
Rebuilding
The weeks that followed brought the considerable, demanding work of transitioning from war back toward peace, the coalition's eleven territories gradually shifting their focus from coordinated military preparation toward the equally challenging task of helping the Concord's absorbed sects and territories reestablish independent governance, free from the coercive unity Feng Lie Zun's ambition had once imposed upon them. Tian Shen took a leading role in this transition, his diplomatic skill proving as valuable in peace as it had been in building the original alliance, carefully navigating the complicated process of restoring trust and autonomy to territories that had spent years under the Concord's controlling influence. "It's slower work than the battle itself, in some ways," he admitted to Yan Ming, during one of their regular strategy sessions turned peace-building consultations. "Fighting has a clear beginning and end. Rebuilding trust, restoring genuine inde
The Warden's Confirmation
Three days after the battle's conclusion, as the coalition's forces settled into the considerable work of managing the Concord's dissolved territory and beginning the delicate process of reintegrating absorbed sects back into independent governance, Yan Ming found himself once more drawn toward quiet solitude, old habit of reflection reasserting itself amid the aftermath's demanding, ongoing activity. He found Qing Chun and Long Xue already waiting near the makeshift camp's quiet edge when a familiar, layered voice broke the evening's stillness. "You've accomplished something remarkable," the Warden said, materializing with the same unhurried, patient grace that had marked his previous appearances, grey robes settling around him as though he'd simply always been present, watching quietly from just beyond ordinary perception. "I confess, even I hadn't fully anticipated this particular resolution." "You knew about Feng Lie Zun's manipulation?" Yan Ming asked, old
The Battle
They emerged from the spire's shattered entrance to a scene of considerable, ongoing chaos, the coalition's massive diversionary force still locked in fierce engagement with the Concord's outer defenses, though the battle's character had visibly shifted in the time they'd spent within the spire's confines. Concord soldiers, no longer receiving coordinated command from whatever central authority had directed their earlier, disciplined resistance, fought now with the scattered, uncertain desperation of an army that sensed something fundamental had changed. "The convergence's collapse must be affecting them," Yan Ming observed, studying the battlefield's shifted dynamics with old, tactical assessment despite his considerable exhaustion. "Whatever loyalty bound them to Feng Lie Zun's cause, it's clearly tied at least partially to the array's continued function." "Then let's make sure that collapse continues," Long Xue said, already moving toward the nearest cluster
What Remains Between Brothers
They rested amid the chamber's settling wreckage for a long while, exhaustion from the confrontation's staggering demands finally, fully catching up to all four of them. Qing Chun leaned heavily against Yan Ming, her cultivation reserves depleted almost entirely by the containment technique's considerable exertion, though her eyes remained open, alert despite the fatigue. "You're alright?" Yan Ming asked, old concern evident despite his own considerable exhaustion. "I will be," she said, managing a tired but genuine smile. "Tianyi says the depletion is significant but not dangerous. Just needs time to properly recover." Long Xue settled nearby, void-attribute qi finally quieting after the confrontation's demanding exertion, her gaze drifting toward Feng Lie Zun's kneeling, exhausted form with old, complicated wariness that hadn't entirely faded despite his genuine cooperation. "What happens to you now?" Feng Lie Zun looked up slowly, old weariness and somethi
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