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 okay there, Kai?" Yin Mengshuang asked, raising an eyebrow. "You look like you're expecting an attack at any moment."
Kai forced himself to relax...
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.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "Okay," he muttered to himself, "I can do this. I’m not fighting anyone. It's not a battle. It's just... ...
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 man flanked it on either side.
"Crimson Phoenix Triad Formation!" Elder Hu roared.
Immediately, all three elders burst into flames. The fire...
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 named Dong Xin nodded wearily. "That spatial tear was unlike anything I've ever seen, Elder. Do you think we should send word back to the sect about ...
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 tightened around Li Yuan's body, his struggles became more frantic. The Dream Binding Threads glowed ominously, feeding on his deepest fears and insecu...
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? Not bad for a Qi Refiner,” Jin Ling's eyebrows rose slightly. “You might last a whole minute at this rate."
Kai didn't respond, focusing ...
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 locked in combat with the Azure Sky Sect members. And young Huang Tao...
Poor kid. Talented, but clearly offended the wrong person to end up h...
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 murmured.
Qi Liaxuan sighed, clearly having heard this story before. "Do you really need to tell that tale again, Junior Sister?"
"Oh, come o...
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 inventory. It was filled to the brim with pills, talismans, and other supplies he'd either crafted or purchased. My first time leaving the sect sin...
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 Kai, his companions reacted with shock.
"T-third disciple?" Chen Wei stammered. "But that means..."
"He's a Legacy Disciple too!" Liu Wei ex...
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!
Here is the plan:
Cultivation is a Game: 5-7x a week
DSE: 3x week
Kind regards,
Kalzara
2024-09-19 19:36:08 +0000 UTC View PostIt 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 one he needed to watch out for.
Reacting quickly, Kai swung Miststrike. The weapon connected with Zhi-Zhi's shell, sending the spirit beast flyin...
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. The Azure Mist Pine, Misty River Steel, Silver Serpent Tendon, Medium Water Elemental Crystal Shard, Rune of Swift Strikes, and Spirit Silk all appeare...
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 through the weapon."
"Oh! So, you're going to use a lightning shard, right? That would be a strong combination with the water-attuned woo...
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 fluttered in the breeze, advertising everything from spirit herbs to magical weapons.
"Senior Brother, if you don't mind me asking, why are we her...
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 and Lin Yue. "I see you brought along some protection…”
Kai shook his head, a polite smile on his face. "Not at all. Lin Yue is my business ...
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 your cultivation?"
Kai shook his head. "No, Master. I've come with important information." He reached into his robes and pulled out the letter ...
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!
You have successfully opened the Charged Wave meridian!
Cultivation returned to Qi Refining Stage 9
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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 night fell, the tavern doors swung open and a group of men stumbled out.
"Can't believe I didn't get picked again!" a burly man with a thick bea...
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 roots.
Most disciples avoided this place, finding it unsettling, which made it an ideal location for a secret meeting.
As Kai walked into t...
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 decipher.
"Why?"
"There is no why. The war is meaningless. It won't amount to much, except for the death of tens of thousands of discip...
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 unexpected, and Kai couldn't help but feel a twinge of unease. They may have shared the same master, but Kai knew better than to consider Shen Yu a brot...
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 across its scales, and the air itself seemed to vibrate with the force of its qi. The Zhen Lei Shenjiao's eyes, normally a deep sapphire, now blazed with...
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: Pseudo-Foundation Establishment
HP: 900/900
Qi: 900/900
Strength: 99
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 outcrop, Kai pulled up his map. A large red dot pulsed not far from his position. He pondered what kind of beast it might be.
Lightning af...
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 off to a great start," Kai muttered.
He focused on his Qi Condensation skill, rapidly forming a shield of solidified qi in front of him. Just in ...
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 several meters away.
It's not attacking. Why?
The wolf's eyes met his, and Kai saw intelligence there. It wasn't just a beast - ...
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, and he could hear the occasional rumble of thunder.
"Alright, let's see what we're dealing with here."
Instinctively, Kai focused on t...
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 focus on my own cultivation. The guild can handle the sales.
He leaned back, calling up his status window:
Name: Kai T...
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 using the Heavenly Thunderstorm method. Now I only have three left to go."
The Sect Master nodded. "Good. You're moving at a steady pace." He turn...
2024-08-08 17:17:09 +0000 UTC View Post