Over a dozen dishes covered the table, ranging from Prickle-Back Boar meat said to improve a person’s constitution to Tri-Colored Wind Pheasant meant to revitalize and cleanse a cultivators organs. The restaurant was the fanciest place Liang had ever been and he was shocked the miserly old man was willing to spend so much on food. Famed throughout the entirety …

The shadows cast by the fighters on stage retreated steadily until none remained; evidence of how slow the first round of competition was. By the time the final group of 30 took their place, the sun was directly above the arena, terrorizing the crowd with an unrelenting heat. Huang Yun stood ready on the side of the platform with several …

The sun was setting fast and the final battle of the tournament’s first day was about to begin. Many clans and sects called Xiamen city home, and between them were countless rivalries, but the Feng Clan and the Qin Clan had a hatred that spread generations. However, despite the large number of open confrontations, major conflicts between the two were …

As if loosed from an arrow, a young man flew forward so quickly he left behind a strong swirl of wind on either side of his path, sweeping away any dirt that had accumulated on the stage. Like a battering ram, he barreled toward Liang intent on destroying him in one blow. However, to Liang it looked comically slow. The …

Within the arena, a platform was setup that rose nearly 10 meters above the ground and overlooked the combat stage. Seated above like gods were three rows of older men and women dressed in colorful robes who stared at the crowd in disdain. Each represented a powerful faction built up over many generations. Beside the platform were hundreds of martial …

While touring the Huang Clan mansion of Xiamen City, Fairy Xu greeted several elders and clan members close to her age. Even though the mansion was only a branch of the Huang Clan, they had a storied history that stretched back as far as the Warring Crane Sect. Similarly, they held many things in common, primarily the treatment of their …

Several dozens of Li outside Xiamen City, Liang and the old man rushed through the forest at breakneck speed. Finally, after reaching a clearing the old man stopped and closed his eyes to search for any humans in their surroundings. Once he was convinced no one was nearby, he grabbed Liang under his arms and leapt into the sky. The …

The packed stands in the arena held thousands of people and they shouted out the names of martial artists who had some level of fame within the city. Many were top disciples of local sects and clans though some were known thugs and bullies. When Liang walked onto the stage, it struck him how large it actually was. He did …

The ivory carriage with gold accents raced down the road almost impossibly fast. The wingless Longma was a steed bred for pulling loaded carriages great distances and was currently nearing its destination. Surrounding the carriage were 12 guards on alert for any potential dangers. Inside was a young man with a sharp nose, chiseled jaw, and short black hair that …

Three days after the old man tied Liang to the bed he finally woke up. His head was groggy, and a dull throbbing pain was the only thing he could feel from his arms. They were foreign to him, almost as if they were no longer his and the old man placed two different arms next to his side. Their …