Chapter Two: The Black Mist Invades the Organs
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Yu Fan carried a package on his back, inside which was a bundle of hemp rope. He then set off in the direction of the Cloud Sect. After days of arduous travel, he finally arrived before the grand gates of the Cloud Sect. Standing there, Yu Fan looked up to see a towering and magnificent gate looming before him. The gate soared into the clouds, majestic and imposing, evoking a solemn and mysterious aura.
Filled with reverence, Yu Fan carefully took small steps, ascending the ladder leading into the depths of the Cloud Sect. Each step was measured and cautious, as if afraid to disturb this sacred land.
“Who are you to dare trespass into the Cloud Sect? Announce yourself; I am here to seek apprenticeship,” Yu Fan said, glancing at the disciples of the Cloud Sect.
“Hmm…”
Years passed… The continent was governed by the Cloud Realm, Southern Realm, Northern Realm, and Western Realm, each maintaining peace in the righteous realm. Yet, a strange otherworld appeared, standing in opposition to the four realms.
Many years later, the boy from the Cloud Realm grew into adulthood. Strangely, as he aged, his strength waned instead of growing—an odd phenomenon indeed.
People mocked him, “How could the Cloud family harbor such a waste?” The color of his Dou Qi realm was pale white.
Sunlight bathed the bustling streets where people hurried about. Yet the youth seemed out of place, expressionless as he passed through the crowd, as if the surrounding clamor meant nothing to him.
Suddenly, sharp laughter echoed from the distant Dou Qi realm fields.
The sound cut through the air like a blade.
Everyone turned to look, but the youth kept walking straight ahead, seemingly indifferent to the ridicule.
Only he knew how deeply that laughter pierced his heart.
Clenching his fists tightly, his nails digging into his palms, he struggled to suppress his anger and pain.
Those mocking voices pricked his heart like needles, stirring memories he wished to forget.
Yet he did not stop; instead, he quickened his pace, leaving the laughter behind.
He understood that only by moving forward could he distance himself from the wounds inflicted by others.
He would prove through his actions that their scorn was futile.
“Seventh level of the Profound stage… Seventh level of the Profound stage…” Such a low cultivation level—what is this boy even training!?
Yes, yes, what is he practicing? This ‘waste’ never fails to disappoint.
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Ha ha ha… The youth merely glanced at them and continued on, donning a shabby hat.
On the platform, the leaders of various realms sat, each glad that the Cloud Mansion had such a ‘waste.’
This would make it easier to absorb the immortal energy of other realms in the future and become an emperor.
Everyone in the Cloud Realm gossiped about this ‘waste,’ who hadn’t improved after so many years of training—it was utterly disappointing.
If not for his father’s protection, this waste would have been expelled long ago, never even getting the chance to approach the Cloud Realm’s Qi Testing Tower.
Many never had such an opportunity, and allowing this boy to go only brought shame to the Cloud Realm.
Sigh… “Where has the genius once famed across the four realms gone? How has he fallen to such a state?”
“His peers mock him, and all the realms regard him as the Cloud Realm’s waste.”
The youth lifted his head and pressed onward, his heart heavy with bitterness and grievance.
A bitter smile crossed his lips, as if this had become commonplace.
Once, everyone saw me as the Cloud Realm’s genius, and my father regarded me as its hope.
Now look at me like this, Lei Xiaodian mocked himself inwardly...
“Amidst the laughter, a woman scolded the crowd,”
“Don’t you have anything better to do? Taking pleasure in mocking others?” A nearby scholar agreed with the senior sister...
“He’s brought disgrace to our Cloud Realm,” others chimed in one after another.
Seeing the commotion in the Cloud Realm, outsiders grew curious and asked, “Who is this... and who dares to stand up for this boy?”
Someone replied, “You don’t even know her? She is the most gifted in the Cloud Realm!
At only sixteen, she has already reached the Orange Realm! Her strength is likely even greater now.”
For a moment, amazed whispers spread. Even scholars from the Dou Qi realm expressed deep respect for this young woman.
Hearing the praise around her, the girl’s lips curled into a faint smile.
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At that moment, Fang Yu hurried over to Lei Xiaodian’s side.
Eagerly, she asked, “So, how did today’s test go?” Lei Xiaodian shrugged helplessly.
“Could it be any different? Just the same as always...” He sighed inwardly, feeling powerless.
Why was he still stuck at the white realm with no progress?
Fang Yu said, “Believe in yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, who will?”
Once, Lei Xiaodian was so strong.
In just one year, he broke through to the Red Realm, earning admiration from all, including myself.
But then the sky darkened with clouds, and the air grew foul. That night, Lei Xiaodian’s Qi foundation was completely lost.
Later, everyone forgot him... and mocked him. Why had he trained so long without any progress? Ha ha ha...
Lei Xiaodian had grown accustomed to such changes; it no longer bothered him. Their words passed through one ear and out the other.
Fang Yu silently felt a pang of sadness for Lei Xiaodian. Qi foundation seemed like some kind of power that, once absorbed, led to a constant decline in strength.
From then on, he became known as a good-for-nothing. A string of setbacks caused this ambitious youth to fall.
Ridiculed by peers, once hailed as the future leader of the Cloud Realm, he disappointed everyone and was mocked by other realms.
Yet the path to becoming an emperor is always unpredictable. Who would have thought that Lei Xiaodian would one day shake the four realms and the otherworld, defeat those who ridiculed him, and become the strongest force on the continent...