No ambushes, no last-minute twists. Maybe I was worried for nothing, Kai breathed a sigh of relief as he stepped through the gates of the Azure Sky Sect.
As they walked through the sect grounds, Kai noticed some curious glances from other disciples. He realized he must look tense and on edge compared to the others.
"You ok...
Zhi-Zhi stood outside Cang Long's cave, his tiny shell quivering as he gazed up at the darkening sky. He knew what was coming - his Foundation Establishment tribulation.
What if my shell isn't strong enough? What if the lightning cracks it open like an egg? Zhi-Zhi's thoughts raced, each more terrifying than the last.
H...
2024-10-11 23:37:13 +0000 UTC View Post"Formation Alpha!" Elder Hu barked to his fellow elders. To the Boundless Earth Sect members, he called, "Support us however you can. We must work together to survive this!"
The three Crimson Phoenix elders took up positions around the purple construct. Elder Hu stood directly in front of it, while the flame-haired woman and the scarred ma...
2024-10-08 15:06:40 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun had just begun to peek over the horizon when a group of cultivators from the Boundless Earth Sect were a few hundred kilometers away from the clearing. A tall man with a long gray beard, Elder Song, led the group.
"We should have been here hours ago," he grumbled. "This delay is unacceptable."
Beside him, a younger cultivator...
2024-10-07 19:59:20 +0000 UTC View PostKai watched from the hilltop as the battles below reached their climax. His body ached from his own fight, but he couldn't look away from the scene unfolding before him.
This is no battle, Kai thought as he watched the battle between Yin Mengshuang and Li Yuan. It's a one-sided slaughter.
The silver threads t...
Without warning, Jin Ling dashed forward. Her sword became a blur, aiming for Kai's neck. Time seemed to slow as Kai's survival instincts kicked in.
"Swift Wind Step!" he gasped.
Kai's body blurred, leaving afterimages as he narrowly avoided decapitation. The sword passed so close he felt the wind brush against his skin.
"Oh...
I should be relaxing in the sect, not risking my life out here, Elder Bu thought bitterly as he floated high into the sky. A dozen years left to live, and they send me on this mission. If I die, no one will even care.
His gaze drifted briefly to his companions below. The two Core Formation cultivators were already lo...
2024-09-25 21:37:39 +0000 UTC View PostThe boat glided silently through the air as Kai gripped the railing, his eyes scanning the landscape below. They were a few hundred kilometres away from the border separating the Boundless Earth Sect and the Crimson Phoenix Sect territories.
“You know, this reminds me of my last run-in with those Crimson Phoenix scum," Yin Mengshuang mur...
2024-09-24 19:18:57 +0000 UTC View PostThe sun dipped low on the horizon as Kai made his way to the meeting spot just outside the Azure Sky Sect. Three days had passed since his encounter with Wang Lin, and Kai had spent every waking moment preparing for the mission ahead.
I can't believe I'm actually doing this, Kai thought, his eyes assessing the items in his i...
The stranger's eyes widened slightly. He took a step back and sheathed his sword. "Hmm, you have some great senses, I didn’t expect you to notice me."
Kai glanced at the black robes the young man wore. "And I guess you're my senior brother."
The stranger nodded. "I'm Wang Lin, the third disciple of the Sect Master."
Behind Ka...
2024-09-19 19:39:54 +0000 UTC View PostHello everyone,
Sorry for the lack of posts, I had some life changing events take place last week which meant I was unfortunately not able to focus on anything. It was a really difficult time but things have gotten better. I've also freed up some time so I will be back with more uploads. Also, for the DSE fans, it will return on Monday! 2024-09-19 19:36:08 +0000 UTC View Post
It seemed they had taken his words to heart because as soon as the words left Kai's mouth, Zhi-Zhi tucked himself into his shell and shot forward like a cannonball.
Well, that's a surprise. Zhi-Zhi's never been one to make the first move.
With Zhi-Zhi having the highest cultivation level here. The tortoise was the o...
2024-09-11 01:00:50 +0000 UTC View PostWould you like to craft your weapon?
Kai, who had returned from the marketplace and was now standing alone in his quarters, smiled. "Yes.”
Bring out the materials.
Nodding, Kai reached into his storage ring and one by one, he pulled out the materials he had gathered from the marketplace. T...
As they walked towards the crystal stall, Chen Wei looked at Kai curiously. "Senior Brother, why do you need Elemental Crystal Shards?"
“Elemental Crystal Shards are a key component in crafting a weapon with a specific elemental affinity. They help attune the weapon to a particular element, enhancing any techniques of that element used ...
The next morning, Kai and Chen Wei made their way to the Sect Marketplace. Unlike the specialized pavilions dedicated to specific crafts, this marketplace was a hodgepodge of everything a cultivator might need - or want.
When they arrived, Kai's eyes darted from stall to stall, taking in the array of goods on display. Colorful banners flu...
The Azure Sky Sect’s tea pavilion was always bustling with activities. It was a place where disciples could unwind after a long day of cultivating, missions, or training. In a secluded corner sat three figures, Kai sat with Lin Yue at his side, both had their gaze on Su Fang who sat across from them.
Su Fang's eyes flickered between Kai ...
2024-08-26 23:19:21 +0000 UTC View Post"Enter.”
Kai pushed open the doors to the Sect Master’s quarters and stepped inside. He found his master stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing out of the window.
"Greetings, Master."
As Kai closed the door behind him, Luo Qiang turned around. "Ah, my disciple. What brings you here? Are you struggling with ...
A crown of lightning danced around Kai’s head as he sat cross-legged on his cultivation pillow. He'd been at this for days, pushing himself to the limit. But now, finally, he felt it. With one last push, the last bits of resistance in his body gave way, his eyes snapped open, a smile spreading across his face.
Congratulations!
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Redstone Village was a modest town. The main street wound its way through the center, lined with small shops and homes. At one end stood the town square, a wide open space where markets and gatherings were held. On the other, a tavern called The Crimson Rooster dominated the view, its painted sign swinging gently in the evening breeze.
As ...
2024-08-21 00:36:59 +0000 UTC View PostThe Grove was once part of the Azure Sky Sect's Outer Sect but was now a silent reminder of a devastating battle with demonic cultivators from thousands of years ago.
The ruins of training halls and dormitories lie scattered among overgrown vegetation. Broken stone pillars and crumbling walls peek out from beneath tangles of vines and roo...
Shen Yu's eyes met Kai's, his expression unreadable. "War," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Kai blinked, taken aback by the sudden declaration. "War? With who? A demonic sect?"
Shen Yu shook his head, his gaze drifting to the horizon. "Crimson Phoenix Sect," he replied, his voice carrying a weight that Kai couldn't quite...
The battlefield around them was still smoking from the battle with the Zhen Lei Shenjiao but Kai stood motionless, his eyes fixed on the black robed figure before him.
I only have one life left; I need to be careful here. Shen Yu is dangerous, and I don't fully understand his motives.
Shen Yu's arrival had been un...
The storm clouds gathered above the Zhen Lei Shenjiao as it prepared for its breakthrough.
"At last," the flood dragon rumbled, "The moment I've been waiting for. The barrier between Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment... I will shatter it!"
The beast's body began to glow with an intense, electric blue light. Sparks danced acr...
Author's Note:
I forgot to include the beast's stats before, I've edited the previous chapter and put it in but here it is for anyone who hasn't seen it.
Name: ???
Species: Zhen Lei Shenjiao (Quaking Thunder Divine Flood Dragon)
Cultivation: P...
Kai stood at the edge of the core layer of Storm's Peak, known as the Eye of the Storm. The name fit perfectly - winds howled and lightning flashed in a dizzying display of nature's fury.
He had flown low and used his Qi Concealment skill to avoid detection by Thunder Birds or other hungry beasts on his way here. Landing softly on a rocky...
The Thunder Bird's beak snapped shut, and the ball of lightning it had been forming shot towards Kai.
He tried to maneuver his flying sword out of the way, but Kai wasn't used to aerial combat. The lightning grazed his shoulder, and even with his lightning resistance, it sent a jolt of agonizing pain through his body.
"Okay, not of...
Kai vanished in a blur, activating Swift Wind Step to appear behind the Storm Wolf. But when he materialized, his eyes widened in surprise. The wolf was gone, leaving only a fading trail of electricity.
Damn, it's faster than I thought.
He scanned the area, muscles tense. A flash of blue caught his eye as the wolf reappeared...
2024-08-11 23:46:26 +0000 UTC View PostKai blinked, adjusting to the new environment. As expected, dark, ominous clouds swirled overhead, occasionally lighting up his surroundings with flashes of lightning.
He looked around and realised that he stood on a wide plateau, dotted with jagged rocks and sparse vegetation. In the distance, he could see mountain peaks shrouded in mist...
Kai was back in his pavilion, a small pouch resting in his palm. He opened it to look at the 33 Low-Grade Qi Gathering pills he'd just finished making.
It had been a full day since his meeting with the Sect Master. Instead of immediately jumping into cultivation, Kai had dedicated his time to crafting pills.
Finally, I can focu...
Kai sat cross-legged on the cushion, facing the Sect Master. To his left, Shen Yu mirrored his position.
The Sect Master's gaze swept over them both. "It's been some time since our last meeting. How has your cultivation progressed?"
Kai straightened his back, "I've made good progress, Sect Master. I opened the next three meridians us...
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