Chapter 2: The Journey

Inside what looks to be a bedroom a Young boy Wearing a red robe could be seen sitting with his legs crossed. It was, of course, Feng Long. He was now 9 years old, Feng long had a grumpy face as he was heard mumbling "Aunt and uncle won't let me go out to site see! " a soft Chirp of some sort was heard as a small blue bird could be seen on his shoulder. Its chirp seemed to be comforting words in its own language.

Feng long gave a light sigh hearing the chirp and nodded his head" You're right Xue'er. But, I don't want to wait for big sister to come to get me, I won't have true freedom to explore you know how protective Big sister Yue is... She won't let me out of the sect.

The small blue bird on Feng long's shoulder couldn't help but raise its wings and give a light chirp a few times. Moving one wing against its chest as if declaring " Don't worry ill be there you won't be alone"

Feng long couldn't help but smile with a light chuckle with his childish voice "I'll always have you with me right Xue'er? But you know what Xue'er "He gave a slight grin " What if we sneak out then Aunt and Uncle can't stop me anymore "He moved his hands behind his back and nodded his head proudly at his idea

Xue'er couldn't help but widen its eyes shaking its head crying out in a few chirps as if saying "No that's a really bad idea!"

Feng long ignoring it got out of bed quickly pulling a bag out from under it with a grin" See, Xue'er I had this planned for a little time. Today Aunt and uncle went out to get something and I have everything I need for a journey in here "He couldn't help but give a proud smile as he moved the bag to his back "Come, Xue'er. It's time for us to leave. Don't worry I left a note for Aunt and uncle saying ill come back soon"

Feng Long Quickly walked out of the house in short strides, before long he stood in front of the forest taking a deep breath and quickly entering it. After some time of walking, he heard an angry chirp as he couldn't help but scratch his head lightly "I'm not lost.."He quietly whispers with a pout "I think?"

"Look I see something let's go Xue'er! "Seeing something in the distance, Feng long's mood jumped up as he had finally caught a glimpse at what might be a village or town smiling proudly he strode forward soon after his expression dropped slightly as he got closer he noticed it was not a village or a town. "What's going on? I'm sure I saw something here before but it was so far I couldn't tell what it was. It's not a village or town " He sighed as he continued to walk.

Before long Feng Long had already been walking for quite some time it was already dark out, He couldn't help but get a little worried as he looked around 'I can't believe we haven't found a place yet' "RAAAWRR" Snapping out of his thought Feng no longer looked around quickly pulling out a dagger. leaping out of the bushes a creature that looked like a black tiger but with two heads could be seen

Feng long couldn't help but frown "Damn it, A Shadow Tiger with 2 heads. " Feng long was in the Human Realm rank 6 and the shadow Tiger was a rank 8. Spotting Feng long the shadow tiger glared at him with killing intent, Seeing the Shadow tiger's killing intent Feng long quickly readied his Dagger to defend, Just as he moved the dagger up to defend the shadow tiger leaped towards him. Feng long look quickly paled as he shouted out quickly moving back swinging the dagger forward clashing against the shadow tigers tough hide he cried out in pain as his body was sent toppling away a couple of meters landing on the floor Feng long slowly got up coughing small amount of blood as he was pale he gritted his teeth "Damn, Shadow Tiger I'm gonna kill you! "

Feng Long readied his dagger again this time He felt a burning sensation in himself taking a deep breath and following that sensation he remembered the footwork technique his Big sister practiced "The footwork technique big sister, practiced. They never told me. but I spied on big sister all the time. If I try and do what big sister did I might be able to succeed. and pull it off if at least the bare minimum. That should allow me to at least damage this Shadow tiger"

Taking a deep breath he closed his eyes for a moment to picture the movement he watched his big sister practice before, slowly moving his body as his big sister. He opened his eyes as his body quickly moved toward the the Shadow tiger. The shadow tiger was taken back slightly as Feng long quickly approached it not giving it a chance to back off. Feng Long quickly swung out with the dagger this time he did not have to defend so he stabbed it in the eye "RAAWRRRR!" The shadow tiger moved back With a loud and enraged roar, In pain and anger as its eye had been stabbed out it looked at Feng long in anger wondering how an ant managed to injure it

Feng long Paled as he hoped the damage would of sent the Shadow Tiger away instead the injury sent the Shadow Tiger into a frenzy frantically charging at Feng long swiping its paw, Feng long quickly moved the dagger to defend. The shadow tigers paw instantly crushed the dagger swiping across his chest causing 3 bloody claw marks to appear tearing his flesh away as he screamed out in pain gritting his teeth and with every ounce of energy he had left forcing himself to move back the shadow tigers tail that was thick hard as a rock quickly came from his side taken by surprise Feng long could only close his eyes as the tail hit him on the side of his head sending him flying away into a tree as he hit the tree he coughed out a small amount of blood

Calling out in a weak voice as his vision was blurring"R..run Xue'er" after getting out his last words his body slumped over as he lost his conscious

"Chirp Chirp" The bluebird ignored him as it quickly flew over to Feng long with a worried look seeing his appearance it quickly moved in front of Feng long who had passed out spreading its wings out to defend him, Staring at the Shadow tiger in anger and rage. it had blamed its self for being too weak to protect him. Giving a few chirps at the shadow tiger hoping to scare it off. The tiger shadow who was in a frenzied rage Roared, as if becoming more enraged that a mere bird would dare to block it. the Shadow Tiger quickly pounced towards the duo this time its image almost becoming one with the shadows.