Earth Phoenix 土鳳

Ah Tu (阿土)is a bit more of a tough nut. He lived a similar life to FengGe, but his parents were quite abusive, especially towards him it was as though he couldn't do anything right. As he was growing up Ah Tu decided to do something about it. He hatched a plan and took up boxing. In time when he had managed to earn some money from odd jobs and matches he attended some kung fu lessons. 阿土 (Ah Tu) had developed quite an adrenaline rush from his fights so he organized a gang to have a fighting tournament. These tournaments were created to be the best and an opportunity for the public to gamble away their money.

He later found out that he had a brother and he tried to search for him. Until one evening Ah Bing (阿冰) came to join the tournament hoping to fight other candidates, but instead was forced to fight 阿土 (Ah Tu) as his first opponent. They stood face-to-face, bowed respectfully and started to fight. Ah Bing whispered in Ah Tu's ear, "I am your long lost brother."

Ah Tu stopped and stared at him for a moment, the crowds started to boo and shout slurs.

"Get on with it!"

"I didn't pay to see a staring contest!"

Then Ah Tu (阿土) began to shift his stance, his expression changed and he continued to fight Ah Bing (阿冰).

The crowds started cheering loudly.

As they fought through the night. Ah Bing defended as much as he could without hurting Ah Tu too much. Eventually Ah Tu tired himself out and let Ah Bing swing him to the floor. The crowds then shouted "finish him!" They then booed when Ah Bing helped Ah Tu up.

They both hugged each other fiercely and began to walk off. Ah Tu stopped, turned to the crowd and explained to everyone that Ah Bing was his long lost brother, he will fight anyone else but not Ah Bing.

Ah Bing agreed to join Ah Tu in running the tournament, creating a bigger atmosphere and making it known worldwide. Ah Tu and Ah Bing remained undefeated no matter who challenged them.

Until one evening someone crept into Ah Tu's room where he was sleeping and bashed him in the head and slashed his neck with a sharpened rock.

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With fragments of rock left in his bloodstream, his body slowly started to harden like a rock, preserving the soul and memories inside. The transition remained solid until Ah Tu was ready to break free once again.

Ah Tu then became the earth phoenix, regenerated from the earth within his hardened shell. He drew in some of the earth's energy for power.