Sage didn’t bother replying to the crazy woman, the only response she got was another flurry of bolts flying in her direction. She still looked like she was trying to finish absorbing the green ghost, so Sage went back on the offensive. Since she’d arrogantly thrown aside her staff, she no longer had a weapon in hand to block the flying projectiles. Sage didn’t fall for any of her baiting, nor was he interested in letting her finish whatever sort of powering up she was doin...
2020-09-25 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The rhino-horse threw the Blacksilver Pawn off its back and quickly trampled it into bits. Unfortunately for it, there were ten more of them surrounding it from all directions. As soon as the Soul Fragment was destroyed Sage sent them all into action. He sent his own minions after hers. They could be smashed to bits but unless the Soul Fragment that powered them was gone, they could just keep regenerating using Sage’s Qi.
At the same time, Sage was using an automati...
2020-09-24 20:00:06 +0000 UTC
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Like thunder crashing across the sky, the sound of the monster’s hooves smashing the dirt assaulted Sage’s eardrums. The monster lowered its clearly visible spinal column, and revealed a little hitch in its step. The creature gathered its legs beneath it in order to deliver a powerful blow with its lowered head. Not just intending to drag the sharp point of its horn across his body, but putting its all into a fully loaded tackle. The sharp point of its largest horn perfectly ...
2020-09-23 20:01:57 +0000 UTC
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He opened his mouth and released a gust of wind, causing a sudden sharp wind to form. Then he released a burst of white flames onto his arms and scorched the melting skin. The pain was constrained by his mental technique and he performed one last action with brutal efficiency. A thin thread wrapped around his biceps and sliced deep, pulling down his arms and peeling off a few layers of his skin, isolating the internal structure from the outer portions that had started to resemble...
2020-09-22 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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The Elders wanted to object, but not only were they outranked, but their Sect Leader was the most powerful person in the Sect. It would take all of them teaming together to just barely match up against him. That was without even mentioning the four from the Tang Clan, of which two were just as strong as their Sect Leader. They were at a complete loss as to what was going on. While they immediately suspected something had gone wrong, even if it had, what could they do? If the enem...
2020-09-18 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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With the Tang Clan members walking out and the Violent Fist Sect boasting around them, Sage was a little torn. Logically, to remove any future trouble he should just wipe these people all out, and then head to their Sect and Clan manors to pull up the roots. The only problem was that this whole situation was started by a misunderstanding. Slaughtering people by the hundreds, many which would likely be women and children, just did not sit well with him. Especially since he had ano...
2020-09-17 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“It’s not an allowance, it’s a salary. If you want a raise, you’ll have to take on more responsibilities. All you do is act as a guard on call for a month a few times a year.”
Tujiu frowned, “I have to work more? What about you? You were gone for years…”
Sage cut him off, “That’s cause I’m a business owner. You have to invest and become a part owner of something, but it's risky because it might fail and you could lose everything.”
Xiezi w...
2020-09-16 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Sage had been busy lately, and had only frequented Thousand Treasures. While they had many powerful and expensive items, they were as close to a ‘chain’ store that could be found in this world. They stocked the same things at every location, so seeing one he’d seen all of them for the most part. Seeing that there was a Blacksmith, or a Tool Refiner as they liked to call them in this Kingdom, present Sage was excited to browse. Even if he didn’t end up buying anything it w...
2020-09-15 20:01:01 +0000 UTC
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Sage stayed silent, finding this whole conversation to be quite shocking. Weren’t they here to recruit the Zhu Clan? How did it turn into securing shelter for their people after they lost?
Sage thought about it again and realized it wasn’t all that unusual. The Zhu wasn’t a part of the Chong Clan, at least in no official way and it seemed they liked it that way. If Sage was planning to war at such a scale, he’d also be setting up an emergency plan for his peop...
2020-09-11 20:01:01 +0000 UTC
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The force weighing upon the messenger lessened, but didn’t disappear. He immediately knew the damage he’d caused in haste better be worth it, or he wouldn’t escape punishment. The man felt sweat pouring down his back, he’d been told it was extremely important and to rush with all haste. He didn’t even know if the news was worth the trouble he caused. Maybe the source of information had been exaggerating?
The messenger could only steel his resolve and hurried...
2020-09-10 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Sage’s wondered if he’d suddenly stepped into a reality show. Four young men and four young women, they were chatting and mingling like a dating show, yet to the side the four chaperones were also paired up and chatting. The only thing missing was a narrator. Will these four pairs of youngsters find love? Will their Elders be able to choose matches and negotiate marriages? Is that a spark among the Elders? Is it time for their second spring? Love triangles, circles, and e...
2020-09-09 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Explaining the circumstances of their visit, Xiezi wasted no time in ushering Uncle Zhou forward, “Take us to the Zhu Clan Manor.”
Sage was about to suggest they stop at an inn to rest after their trip, but then he realized what he was about to say and stopped himself. What reason did he have to not immediately go to the Zhu Clan? Was he nervous to see Zhu Jiao? The last time he was here, they denied him aid. Zhu Jiao went against them and snuck out to meet him, g...
2020-09-08 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Sage resisted the urge to roll his eyes. Such childish antics were a far cry from the harsh woman he’d seen terrifying those Xiyi faction members into silence. She must have had a harsh life.
To Xiezi’s displeasure, Sage merely crossed his legs and sat down atop the scorpion’s back. The lack of jealousy or asking for more furniture from her made her somewhat annoyed, but then she realized what she was thinking. She put aside her childish impulses and brought ...
2020-09-04 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Sage was definitely not pleased with the huge mess he’d been drawn into, but so far Xiezi seemed to be quite truthful with him. At the moment she was the only person in the Chong Clan that he cared for even slightly. He also had to admit that if the Wu Faction hadn’t tried to kill him in the past, his distaste for them would have been drastically reduced by the Jinxi’s careful attention. While they hadn’t done anything when the Lang was wiped out, by the time they found o...
2020-09-03 20:00:01 +0000 UTC
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After being fed all this information, Sage turned his gaze upon the man who brought it, “That’s quite a lot you’ve brought to me. I suppose I should trust you because you’re wearing red and your information is quite detailed, but what proof do I have that Xiezi actually sent you?”
The man in front of him visibly paled and then quickly brought out a jade slip and held it out, “She said this should prove my identity!”
Sage motioned to Tujiu, “Watch him,...
2020-09-02 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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“I did. Those Juniors were being disrespectful. You don’t need to thank me for disciplining them on your behalf. My poison is quite fierce, you can consider it a gift.”
The Wu Elder clenched his teeth, but managed to retain his dire calmness. He rubbed his thumb against his fingertips, “How generous you are. What is the cost of the antidote?”
“There’s no need to be a stranger, Elder Wu. How could I charge my Clan for an antidote?” then Sage let o...
2020-09-01 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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While they were all struggling to respond to the sudden change in circumstances, one of the men was helping the man who had been thrown against the wall. He suddenly called out, “Boss, Rong has been poisoned, and the antidote pill isn’t working!”
The leader of the little group was knocked back a half-step by this revelation. Everyone in their little group turned around in unison to examine their friend. The man who spoke pulled open the man’s robes and grabbed the s...
2020-08-28 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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That laugh of hers was still as unsettling as it had always been. Even if she was as lovely as a flower, that creepy laugh and the fact she could poison someone to death in an instant were likely the block to many a romantic thought. This revelation tempered his annoyance at being drawn into this situation. Distracting him from the current event enough that he actually let the look of pity spill onto his features, “I’m sorry you have to be involved in all this, Xiezi.”
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2020-08-27 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Seems she’s picked a side.
“It is indeed quite impressive.”
The homely woman suddenly interjected, “The Jinxi have certainly made things look pretty, but prosperity was brought about through all of our hard work.”
The beautiful woman nearly sneered back at the Yi Matriarch, “Of course, and as the leader of our Clan, they have paved the way for us.”
“Oh, really? Where were they when those belly dragging lizards were trampling my peo...
2020-08-26 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Cursing his strength for the first time, somebody cleared their throat loudly behind them. Sage turned around, surprised by the sudden new arrival. His Spirit Sense had been spread over the bamboo garden, yet somehow this woman was completely invisible to it. He quickly looked around, wondering if there were other hidden figures, wondering if he was about to be ambushed.
Xiezi, on the other hand, had immediately bowed her head, “Please forgive my rash words, Great E...
2020-08-25 20:00:18 +0000 UTC
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That was an attack? The blood on his finger had come from his own neck and the color of it was off. It was far too shiny, and also a sweet smell spread from it.
He lifted his gaze to the woman that had just turned around. Her face was quite lovely, even with the angry sneer she wore and the tears staining her cheeks she was certainly a beauty that would turn many heads, and also one that Sage was acquainted with. She grabbed the collar of her flower covered red robes ...
2020-08-21 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Despite knowing she was likely planted to gather information on him, Sage still nodded to the girl. He certainly didn’t feel comfortable cultivating here, so it wasn’t like he had anything else to do. Since he had to stay here for a while anyway, he might as well take the opportunity to see what he could learn from Jinxi Shi. Since she was supposed to be teaching him things and probably spying on him at the same time, then there was no reason for him not to try and pry some s...
2020-08-20 20:01:00 +0000 UTC
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Despite cursing at the old man internally, Sage maintained a pleasant smile on his face and shook his head, “I have no idea why this Little One could get the attention of such Great Persons, it is truly my honor.”
The Patriarch laughed, “So skilled and yet still humble. Very good! We called you here because of what you’ve done to Lionheart Town. You must know how impressive your changes are, how did you think of such things?”
“I was merely lucky, Sir.”
2020-08-19 20:01:01 +0000 UTC
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None of the insects casually living in the area were very valuable. Instead he found they were mostly species that were the most favored food for others. As a clan of Insect Tamers, it would make sense to fill their city with food for their pets. Sage captured a few more and passed them to the Dragoons and Hoplites in the Universe Ring to breed. Once he had a good number he’d introduce them to his Inner World.
Just as the attendant had said, a few days later he was ...
2020-08-18 20:01:03 +0000 UTC
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Approaching the huge gates of the Chong Clan, Sage is greeted by the guards. Contrary to what he imagined they were kind and polite, asking of his identity before sending a messenger to announce his arrival. They didn’t ask him to leave or bully him while they waited, which was somewhat impressive.
The kind reputation of the Chong Clan in Golden Cricket Cove seems to not be fake, at least on the surface.
After being attacked by assassins in the past, ...
2020-08-14 20:00:05 +0000 UTC
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The message in Sage’s hands was simple enough. It was filled with flowery words, declaring how happy the Chong Clan was to know that someone from the Lang Clan survived, and also inviting him to visit them in Golden Cricket Cove. It was full of flattery and formal sounding language, and Sage was pretty sure it wasn’t anything good. He threw the message into the Universe Ring and put them out of his mind. He had far too much work to do. The changes to the city had only just be...
2020-08-13 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Sage looked down over Lionheart Town from the top of a mountain.
A small ring of these mountains surrounded Lionheart Town on three sides. The city was nestled up against this small mountain range, chosen for its defensible position. He smiled down at the view. From this vantage point, the many Dragoons, with their similar appearances, moving in and out of the huge ditches made it look quite like an anthill. He turned around and looked back at the construction project...
2020-08-12 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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To advance after becoming a Nascent Soul required a deeper understanding of laws. Sage had been at an impasse on how to proceed further. When he was on the precipice of life and death he’d understood the connection between poison and corruption. That momentary flash of insight had saved his life and pushed him to a new level. Since then, he had no idea how to advance. There was a reason that all the great powers in the world, that he knew of, were all Nascent Souls. Advancing t...
2020-08-11 20:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Branding only became powerful because of the advent of mass media. It was all based upon fame. Without being popular, no one would care about such a thing. Without a way to advertise them, a specific product or brand would be no different from any other. Advertising was used to create a desire. Branding was a way to tie together disparate products into a group. Advertise a single product, and sell a single product. Advertise a whole brand and you increase the desire for everythin...
2020-08-07 20:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Made it to 500! Who thought that could happen? I didn't!
I just wanted to say thanks for all the support so far. I've already learned so much so far about writing. I continue to be experimental, so thank you all for putting up with me. With all the crazy stuff going on in the world right now, I feel like I've just been in hiding so please forgive me for not reading and responding to many comments lately.
I've got plenty of ideas about my next work, but don't worry I'm staying with...
2020-08-07 19:55:01 +0000 UTC
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