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162 - Last Remains Trapped on the Page
First- Previous- NextQin Yun sat on the ground, book in hand, as all around him, massive pieces of purplish grey flesh wriggled and sublimated into a fog, only to quickly reform again, awaiting more to join them.The bizarre grey flowers that once littered the endless plains were gone in a radius of ...
161 - Strange Cultivation Method
First- Previous- NextAs soon as Qin Yun left the barrier, a flexible limb came swinging his way like a whip, rushing through the air as it produced a loud shrill. He tilted to the side, avoiding the blow with ease. Once again, this elastic limb struck against the barrier, shattering into countless g...
160 - The Cost of War
First- Previous-NextOnce all the Corruption had been filtered, Qin Yun rose to his feet and approached the barrier once again. He peered into the flailing creature's eyes. They were devoid of any light, just two bottomless pits. The more he looked into the abyss, the more he felt his sanity wave...
159 - Glimpse of a Path Forward
First- Previous- NextThe words were but a garbled mess of indistinct sounds. The creature’s wobbly arms flailed around as if trying to convey something, yet Qin Yun noticed some peculiar points he couldn’t help but feel were striking.First, the creature's thorax rose up and down, yet the mov...
158 - A Taste of Ancient Corruption
First- Previous- NextThe world opened up to a peculiar sight. Beyond those wooden doors was the outside world, yet it differed much from the Western Domain. It felt like an alien world, filled with exotic flora that rose to the sky, but the strangest thing that remained was the lack of all colours. ...
157 - The True Shape of the World
First- Previous- NextThe corridor seemed to stretch onto eternity, yet Qin Yun knew this was just an illusion from the reflected light against the polished stone. He couldn't see far in front of him as the light seemed to fade into darkness, but with each step, it became slightly brighter, allow...
156 - Stranded Outside the Bounds
First- Previous- NextQin Yun gasped as he opened his eyes. Added to the ache of his body, he felt a splitting headache as two new sets of memories streamed into his mind simultaneously. He took a few moments to compose himself, separating those memories from his own as he recalled the last images th...
155 - The Two that Became One
First- Previous- NextAn explosion rang over the battlefield. Shrapnel flew everywhere, impaling soldiers left and right. Flames burst from the soil alongside a shower of dirt, only to fall back down like rain.A young man was crouched in a trench as he held his rifle tight, tucking his head inwards t...
154 - Unseen Connections
First- Previous- Next“Sister? What happened? Are you alright?”Yun Jingfei had just awoken from her meditation, but somehow, her emotions were out of control, something that had never happened before. As a cultivator, she had long learned to control them. Except for extreme cases, nothing should ...
153 - An Incomprehensible Rupture
First- Previous- Next“That shouldn’t be possible!” Qin Yun screamed at the sky. “We’re already so far from the Well of Souls. How could it possibly have the strength to manifest itself here?”Despite wanting to deny what was happening in front of his eyes, Qin Yun couldn't bring himse...
152 - The Struggles of a Dying World
First- Previous- Next“This world is doomed... isn't it?"Qin Yun sat at the edge of the world, watching this miniature sun slowly descend into the darkness. He bore witness to what he feared most, a desolate landscape where not the slightest trace of life could subsist.As the light fell, ma...
151 - To Stand at World's End
First- Previous- NextQin Yun stood at the edge of the precipice. All he saw was a sheer drop into a dark abyss. What remained of the river tumbled down without end. There wasn’t even any sound of it hitting the ground, just a deep, prolonged silence.As he gazed into the dark, many emotions swirled...
150 - An Ancient River's Dying Throes
First- Previous- NextIt took another full day for the Exiles to reach a consensus. From what Qin Yun could piece together from what he was told, his offer had created a three-way divide within the tribe. A nontrivial number of them had already realized the threat the Ruling Tribe posed and were in a...
149 - The Oncoming Dread
First- Previous- Next“Grandpa! Are you really going to trust an Avaad?”Qin Yun couldn't comprehend what made her so mad. While he understood the friction between their two races, this was much more than that. It was personal. Still, he couldn't just come out and ask for fear of worsening...
148 - The Heavens' Grand Design
First- Previous- Next“Why do you have this?” the old man asked.There was a deep frown on his face, filled with doubts and uncertainty. Never had he expected to witness this symbol after so long, much less from the hands of a foreigner. However, there was no way for it to be fake, as its shine wa...
147 - Personification of a Myth
First- Previous- Next“What would you even know, youngster? You weren’t even born when I watched many of our tribes being cut down like insects while you bask in the protection of this biased world. How much more should we suffer by your hands? The Avaads’ very existence is proof of their guilt...
146 - Speaking Nothing But the Truth
First- Previous- NextDespite the amiable words that had been spoken, Qin Yun didn't relax a bit, for the pressure emitting from the old man's body hadn't diminished in any way. It wasn't the strong coercion of qi waves striking his body like when he met a cultivator approaching the p...
043 - Straying Away from the Pack
First- Previous- Next“I oppose this!” Celena snapped as she rose.The motion propelled her simple wooden chair slightly backwards. It tumbled a few times, creating a muffled noise before landing on its side. Still, none of them paid any attention as their gazes were fixed on Ethan.“That’s not...
001 - Death to All Birds!
Preface: So I was bored today, and decided to try something new. Unlike all my other series, I haven't really dabbled in first person story telling so I would like your input on this matter. I'd like to know if my character's thought comes of as too jarring and I should roll it back a li...
145 - A Position of Strength
First- Previous- NextWithout bothering to address their stares, Qin Yun rose to his feet and took out a knife. He plunged it into his forearm, being sure to leave a long, bleeding gash. Blood splattered everywhere as the two looked upon Qin Yun in horror, thinking he had gone mad. However, Qin Yun&#...
042 - A Flavourless Meal
First- Previous- NextEthan had returned to his tent alongside Theo. They both poured over the map as he had done countless times before. By now, he had almost committed it to heart, yet he still felt uneasy not having it open on the small table between them.“Where did they say they were attacked,...
144 - All In on a Bet
First- Previous- NextQin Yun felt a wave of relief wash over him. While he had fared just fine with only one arm, as he had his mechanical one to rely on, he couldn’t be more satisfied to finally have the use of this limb back. He even opened his eyes momentarily to admire his work.It seemed sligh...
143 - Pushing One's Luck
First- Previous- Next“What are you thinking?" Kerak asked, noticing the devious expression on Qin Yun's face. Qin Yun's gaze was locked downward onto Ressa's unconscious body, and Kerak couldn't help but feel a slight chill.“Nothing, really,” he replied as this expression v...
142 - Ressa, the Desert's Prodigy
First- Previous- Next“Ressa? Is that you?” the young man stuttered, slightly letting go of his grip over the young woman’s arms. However, he still stood over her, bracing her against the ground.She was small, much smaller than he was. Unlike the Outsider women, who wore long garb that covered ...
141 - A Storm on the Canopy
First- Previous- NextWhile keeping his gaze up, Qin Yun took a few steps backwards before bending down and retrieving the arrow deeply embedded into the ground. He then raised it to his eyes and noticed that the tip was black yet didn't resemble any metal he knew of. This was to be expected for ...
041 - News From the Front
First- Previous- NextIn the first hours of the morning, Ethan awoke. And yet, he didn't feel the slightest bit refreshed. The night had been cold, and he had felt the wind strike against the cloth of his tent the entire night, keeping him awake for most of it. Added to the stress of his position...
140 - A Single Sword Against the Hordes
First- Previous- Next“What kind of bird is this?" the young man exclaimed, holding his weapon tightly. "Is it even a bird?""Now that's the interesting thing," Qin Yun began, feeling slightly amused by the existence of this creature. "There's been debate over whether...
040 - The First Night
First- Previous- NextThe convoy had come to a halt, at least for today. While most labourers were busy raising tents and starting fires, Ethan's own had already been erected. He stood within, nose deep into his map, as he carefully reviewed the itinerary he had chosen through careful considerati...
139 - A Mirror of the Past
First- Previous- NextDespite Qin Yun's insistence, he held his weapon tight, frowning as he tried to peer through the scattered thick bushes. They obfuscated most of his line of sight, yet he could feel movement beyond, hiding behind. Whatever they were, they moved silently. The wind could not c...
039 - The Long March
First- Previous- NextThe convoy ran through the Capital to the admiration of many. The Academy’s colours were prominently displayed on their clothes. Even Ethan had been granted new ones in response to his new post. Instead of a long robe, his resembled a military attire more: pragmatic and durabl...
