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258: Wei
Kai and Darius were still standing near the edge of the ring, voices low as they discussed the clash they’d just had, Kai surprisingly in good spirits despite the bruising reminder that he lacked proper techniques. Darius, however, kept stealing glances at Abigail, who stood off to the side with her arms crossed, her lips curled into that classic “don’t-even-think-about-it” expression.“Junior Sister,” Darius said at last, his tone smooth as butter, “you really did cheer loudly for him back there. If you ever get tired of yelling for a lump of muscle like Kai, my ears are always free.”Abigail blinked, then raised her brows slowly. “Excuse me?”“I mean,” Darius grinned, teeth flashing, “a beautiful girl like you should have someone with real elegance by her side. Not just fists and growls. Someone who can quote poetry, play the flute, maybe even fly you on a sword or two.”The silence that followed was so thick, Kai had to cough into his fist to hide the smirk tugging at his lips.Abi
257: The First Clash
Kai’s fist shot forward with everything he had, the kind of strike that could rattle stone and split a tree in half. When it connected with Darius Feng’s chest, a loud boom echoed across the combat hall, making the entire ring tremble under the pressure. The spectators who had been watching with crossed arms or mocking grins widened their eyes in surprise.For the briefest second, everyone thought Kai’s blow had landed cleanly, but then Darius staggered back.Not by one step. Not by two. By three full steps. His expression shifted from smug amusement to slight shock, and the grin on his lips faltered. He had clearly underestimated Kai. That one punch wasn’t ordinary at all, it carried explosive force that most early-stage cultivators couldn’t produce.Gasps rippled through the crowd, disciples whispering frantically.“Senior Brother Darius actually moved back…”“Who the hell is this Kai?”“That punch… it wasn’t normal!”But before anyone could bask in the surprise, the recoil from the
256: A Real Man’s Challenge
Hearing the insult roll across the hall, Abigail and Kai slowly turned their heads, their gazes locking onto the figure striding confidently toward them. He was tall and lean, not as broad as Kai, but he had the poise of someone used to being watched. His face was striking, handsome, sharp-jawed with smooth black hair tied neatly at the back. His steps carried a quiet assurance, his robe marked with a faint silver embroidery that set him apart from the other disciples.The crowd parted subtly as he approached the ring, whispers flying. Some spoke his name with awe, others with envy and a few girls with disgust. The young man vaulted lightly onto the stone ring and landed with ease, bowing slightly toward Abigail with a smile warm enough to make a few female disciples in the audience sigh. “Forgive my intrusion, lady. But it doesn’t sit well with me to watch a beauty like you cross swords with someone like him.” His voice was smooth, dripping with confidence. “A flower deserves admira
255: The Combat Hall
Soon enough, the towering shadow of the Combat Hall loomed before them. It wasn’t just the building itself, it was the weight of countless battles fought inside its walls. Even before stepping foot on the marble floor of the entrance, Kai and Abigail could feel the eyes of disciples drilling into them from every direction. Some were cold, sharp with open hatred, the kind born from envy and prejudice. Others carried admiration, curiosity, or even faint awe, but none of the stares were gentle. Every step they took seemed to stir whispers, their names floating faintly in the air like smoke.“Look, that’s the new girl… the one who caused the blood quake when her essence was tested…”“And that guy… isn’t he the average one? Why’s he walking so confidently?”“Maybe he’s clinging to her coattails.”“…Or maybe he’s just stupid.”None of it mattered to Abigail and Kai. They walked on as though the crowd were air. Abigail, of course, wasn’t completely silent, she had her tantrums. She tossed he
254: On the Way to the Combat Hall
Kai had barely stepped out of the forge halls when a familiar voice rang across the open courtyard.“Kai!”He turned and there she was, Abigail, running toward him with her robes fluttering behind her. Her eyes gleamed with relief, joy, and a touch of stubborn worry. She stopped just short of him, scanning his body quickly as if checking for missing limbs.“You...are you fine?” she demanded, her tone rushed, almost scolding, but her face betrayed her excitement.Kai gave a tired smile, rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m fine. Been… cultivating.” He exhaled slowly, his voice carrying the weight of the week he had just endured. “A whole week in the lava region.”Abigail blinked at him, tilting her head. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she circled him once. “Really? Because you look the same.” She poked his chest once, then frowned. “No glowing aura, no crazy bursts of Qi, no sudden divine aura… nothing.”Kai could only chuckle bitterly. “Not everything shows on the surface right away. Bod
253: His Forge
The grand elder led Kai deeper into the mountain, through twisting stone passages that glowed faintly from the veins of lava running beneath the rock. The air here was thick with heat and the metallic tang of molten ore, and every step seemed to carry the echoes of a thousand hammers striking steel. Sparks burst in the distance like fireworks, the rhythmic pounding of iron against iron reverberating through the volcanic halls.Kai’s eyes roamed everywhere. He saw disciples drenched in sweat, faces smeared black with soot, their arms rising and falling with mechanical precision as they hammered glowing weapons into shape. Elder forgers moved more deliberately, their hammers glowing faintly with Qi as they pressed runes into the surface of blades, each strike reverberating with power. The sight was mesmerizing, the entire place felt alive, like one giant beating forge-heart.The grand elder, his white hair fluttering faintly despite the oppressive heat, smiled as he watched Kai take it
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