Spirit Hall – Inner Training Grounds, One Week Later
The morning sun filtered through silken curtains as Qian Tian stood barefoot atop a training platform carved from celestial jade. His posture was calm, his breathing measured, his palms open to the wind.
Qian Renxue stood opposite him, golden hair tied back, sweat trickling down her temple.
"Tian-ge," she gasped. "Your attacks... they're like mountains. How do I block something that feels like the sky itself is crashing down?"
He lowered his stance, eyes softening.
"You don't block the sky," he said, stepping forward. "You rise to meet it."
He reached out, placing a hand on her shoulder.
System Alert: Divine Elevation in Progress➤ Qian Renxue's comprehension of Heavenly Sword Martial Form increased by 1,000%.➤ Breakthrough achieved: Intermediate Level Sword Qi Control unlocked.
She blinked as radiant energy surged through her. "I… I can feel it. It's flowing through my veins."
"You're more than just a golden daughter of Spirit Hall," he said. "You're my little sister. And I will make sure no one ever casts a shadow over your light."
Later That Evening – Qian Tian's Private Chamber
The air was quiet, but Qian Tian could feel it—the shift. A breeze that didn't belong. A presence that didn't match Spirit Hall's harmony.
He sat on his meditation mat, legs crossed, as the system's interface flickered before him.
World Threat Level Update: Detected Emergent Variable➤ Unknown Entity – Observation Detected.➤ Probability of Host Identity Exposure: 0.002%➤ Recommended Action: Stay observant. System is monitoring.
He frowned.
Someone is watching.
But who in this world could bypass the divine energy signature suppression?
His thoughts wandered to names—Tang Hao, Yu Xiaogang, even the Blue Silver Emperor... possibilities fluttered in his mind like embers in the wind.
System Message: Internal Diagnostic Complete. All core functions optimized. Immortality Protocol Fully Active. System Abilities Calibrated to Timeline Sync.
Still, something gnawed at the edge of his mind—not fear, but curiosity. There were forces moving outside his control.
Perfect power… doesn't mean perfect peace.
Secret Chamber – Tang Sect Underground
Tang Hao gritted his teeth as the formation circle glowed before him.
"He's real," he muttered. "The boy with the twin divine spirits… and even Spirit Hall doesn't fully understand him."
Beside him, a shadowy figure stirred—Tang San, only seven years old, with sharp eyes and steady breath.
"He beat a Soul King at six," Tang Hao muttered. "I've never seen that level of martial intent in a child—not even myself, not even… your mother."
He placed a hand on Tang San's head.
"You must grow faster. The future won't wait for us."
Tang San nodded.
"I will surpass him, Father."
Next Morning – Spirit Hall Library
Qian Tian walked the polished floors of the ancient library, trailing his fingers across old tomes. The spiritual energy here was dense, thick with history and legacy.
One book called to him. Not with a title—but with a presence.
"System," he said. "Scan this."
Artifact Identified: Forbidden Scripture of Primordial Will➤ Contains fragmented memories from a past god-king of a fallen divine realm.➤ Risk: Medium➤ Potential Gain: Access to Law of Fate Fragment
He opened it. Visions slammed into his mind—worlds shattered, gods fallen, timelines reversed and rewoven. And at the center of it…
A shadow with nine wings and a crown of dusk.
System Alert: Fate Interference Detected. Synchronization with Host Consciousness Stabilized.➤ Host's Resistance to Fate-Level Entities Increased.➤ New Quest Triggered: "The Crownless Shall Rise."➤ Objective: Uncover the origin of the Nine-Winged Entity.
Qian Tian's grip tightened around the pages.
"Even gods fall," he whispered. "So I'll become more."
End of Chapter 4
Next Time on Chapter 5:The Celestial Weapon Vault opens. Qian Renxue awakens a second spirit. Tang San receives his first cryptic test from the hidden clan. And Qian Tian comes face-to-face with an ancient soul… one that remembers the Seraphim bloodline far too well.