…………….   “No need to thank me; I’m simply honouring our agreement.” Zilan said absentmindedly while examining Ulimi’s frame. ‘His bloodline should be quite pure,’ He thought. “Well, for that, you have my thanks.” Ulimi smiled as he moved to the bar across the room. He hoisted and uncorked a shiny jade bottle inscribed with the Shadow faction emblem. A …

…………   Aside from the occasional conversation whenever they stopped to make camp, the duo’s journey was pretty uneventful; even the bandits that Kifo had expected to strike failed to show up. He found this quite strange until Zilan pointed out that their formidable auras most likely assured a peaceful and quiet journey. After all, what kind of bandit would …

……….. Rumours of Zilan’s disciples relocating to the Elder’s area quickly spread throughout the Association, causing quite the uproar. This was the first instance in the Association’s history where a non-Elder gained a personal residence in the Elder’s area. Some saw it as favouritism while others, specifically the reptiles, took it as the necessary treatment that someone of pure blood …

……… Seeing Zilan put away the paper, a complicated expression flashed on the Chairman’s face. He was about to quietly disappear when Zilan suddenly turned toward him and asked, “Where are you going? Show me how this thing works.” He took out the glass manual and presented it to the Chairman. “Your soul isn’t strong enough yet to access it. …

….. Resting in his chambers, Zilan examined a thin shard of glowing glass. Bright rainbow lights danced along its surface, but rather than stinging his eyes, they were pleasing to behold. Zilan gently ran his fingers against the glass, mesmerized by the craftsmanship. He didn’t need his “eyes” to recognize that the lights in the glass were actually embodiments of …

……….. Outside the Purple Heart, Two Flames camp, a large crowd of Beasts could be seen camping, waiting for something. “Someone’s coming.” A young lizard Beast shouted. The large crowd immediately stood in alertness. Although there were all kinds of Beasts species represented in the group as a whole, to anyone paying attention, it was easily noted that there were …

………… “Okay, let’s stop here for today. Since you only have a month, we’ll officially begin your training tomorrow,” the Chairman said. “Don’t you wish to know why I need to leave in a month?” Zilan asked. “I learnt a long time ago not to pry when it comes to matters of your people. Anyway, do not forget to exchange …

…….. “Before you reach the Core-compression stage and you fully control  the crystal, there are certain things I cannot properly convey to you. Thus, until then, we’ll focus on getting you to the point where you can use your soul practically.” “Practically?” “You need to learn about Soul Attacks and how to strengthen your soul. The bracelet should be more …

…….. “The few who understand the soul or claim to understand the soul in the Universe are able to manipulate it in a fairly normal and straight way. For instance, Soul Kings.” The Chairman then stared at Zilan’s cloud tattoo for a little while before smiling. “Those powerful enough are able to create separate personalities using their souls and, in …