Three hundred li south of South-Garrison Pass, inside an inn.
"Smack!"
The startling slap on the tablet resonated crisply.
The aged storyteller, with his mustache twitching, began:
"Renowned heroes abounded in this world, plentiful as carps crossing the river, too many to count."
"But of late, a few have been truly noteworthy."
"Above all, the one who made waves - the Earthly List First Heavenly Pride - 'Little Sword Immortal' Chen Yi!"
"Ever since he descended the mountain to travel, he first slew a hundred demons and three Evil Demons outside Xijiang Prefecture."
"Later in the boundary of Chuan Mansion, he battled Zhang Li of the Bai Shen Sect, known as 'Bull Demon', and emerged victorious."
"Truly, with a sword traveled southward, he outshone all stars. His fame was so great that his name spread even through numerous monasteries within Buddha Country of the West Continent."