Ye Tian stood at the edge of the sect, his cloak fluttering in the morning wind. Behind him, mountains. Ahead, the world.
He was finally leaving the sect grounds for the first time since his rebirth.
System:Destination: Shadowlands – 120 kilometers south.Warning: Danger level – High.Recommended Preparation: Potions, spirit stones, and a long-range movement talisman.
Ye Tian smirked.
"Danger? Sounds fun."
Last Moments at the Sect
Before leaving, Ye Tian made one last round.
Lin Yue met him near the inner courtyard.
"You're really going… I've heard the Shadowlands are full of bandits and rogue cultivators."
She handed him a small red jade.
"This is my family's protection charm. Keep it."
Ye Tian smiled softly and tucked it away.
Not far away, Su Ling approached too.
"Here. Healing pills. And… this is from the alchemy hall. Don't tell anyone I stole it."
She gave him a small silver vial glowing with warmth.
A Jealous Confrontation
Just as he was about to leave, a group blocked his path.
At the front was Feng Jian, a peak inner disciple known for being petty and cruel.
"Ye Tian, acting all proud just because you got a little stronger?"
"Leaving the sect without permission? Maybe we should teach you your place again."
Behind him, four other disciples smirked.
System:Face-Slap Opportunity Detected.Target: Feng Jian – Arrogant and jealous.Reward: +5 SP, +3 Reputation, chance of looting rare item.
Ye Tian didn't even blink.
"Move… or kneel."
Feng Jian charged, sword glowing.
But Ye Tian was already moving.
Wrath Infusion – ActivatedSoulburn Claw – Sweep Slash!
One attack. Feng Jian flew back, crashing into a tree. Blood trickled from his mouth.
The others ran.
Leaving With Eyes Watching
From a balcony above, Lin Ruyan watched everything.
Her fists clenched.
"He's getting too strong. Too fast. What's changed in him…?"
A tall figure appeared beside her, wearing a black robe.
"He has the mark. Just like the prophecy."
Lin Ruyan turned.
"What do you mean?"
"You'll understand… soon."
Into the Shadowlands
The landscape changed quickly. Trees became twisted. The air colder.
Beasts roared in the distance. Strange flowers grew on cracked rocks. The ground sometimes pulsed under his feet.
Ye Tian moved quickly, eyes alert.
System:You've entered the Shadowlands.Hidden Cultivation Spots Nearby: 3Hostile Cultivators Detected: 2 groups.Main Objective: Find the Third Fragment.
He smirked.
"Let's see what secrets this land holds."
Status Update
Cultivation: 6th Layer – Peak Qi Condensation
SP: 64
Dragon Seal Fragments: 2/3
New Skill: Wrath Infusion (Stage 1)
New Items:
Lin Yue's Protection Charm
Su Ling's Secret Alchemy Vial
Reputation: Stronger, spreading beyond the sect
System Mood:
"Alright, young wrathful chicken. The real fun begins now. Try not to die in the first 5 minutes."