Soul Sword Master

"A-Ming, what have I told you about going off on your own?"The great master softly scolded leopard who rubbed his head against the master's robe in apology acting cute. Which was a massive difference from the domineering, growling beast from earlier!

With a narrowed glance in their direction and a wave of the Violet Practitioner's hand the barrier disappeared.

The barrier crumbled like glass shards before totally disappearing.The man took graceful steps towards them before asking," A- Sheng is that you?" It looked as if his feet didn't touch the ground.

" Shishu! It's been such a long time! I only received your letter a month ago!" Lian Zhengsheng was so excited to see Fan Huan again. It had been close to thirty years since he had last seen him.

After all Zhengsheng was still a 'young cultivator' of only a hundred and ten year old so he still felt the passage of time .

In front of Zhengsheng wasn't only the greatest Soul Sword Master known as Soulstorm but also his father's closest friend who had doted and protected him form a young age. He was so relieved when Fan Huan came back to LiYun continent after being trapped in Dead Sea for nearly 2 decades.Hopefully, his Shishu could help and guide his son who was slowly losing himself.

Master Huan looked at Zhengsheng fondly remembering the cute toddler running after him and clung to his robes. The rebellious teenager who insisted on following him everywhere.

" A- Sheng how are you doing? How is your family?" He smiled fondly at Lian Zhengsheng.

At it seemed like a glacier had melted and spring had come.

" Shishu I'm well. Everyone is fine. I came here today to ask for your guidance regarding my son."

" Your son? The new Hua Lord?" Master Huan queried his eyes settling on Lian Rong.Curious to see the child of legends before his eyes as well as the appearance of Zhengsheng 's youngest child. After all he had only seen his daughter who should have become a young lady by now. The oldest child Lian Jianyu was most like Zhengsheng so was this child more like his mother or father?

Soon the great master's eyes glazed over becoming more silver than blue.Then after a few minutes he wore a look of surprise that was not exactly surprise. As if expecting to meet Lian Rong but he wasn't sure of when.

The legendary Indigo master looked at Lian Rong with a knowing look and wore a smile that was both joyful and melancholy at the same time.

" Well my child , it seems as if we were fated to meet."

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In a small cave that was filled with clear crystals that bounced of the light creating rainbow optic illusions sat 3 humans and 1 spiritual beast. The Ruby Griffon who was too big to fit in the cave flew around the territory to amuse herself.

The cave was located at the base of the mountain hidden away from the rest of the world. There was even a small lake in front of the lake were carefree fish of various shapes and sizes swam.

In the middle of a low seated table Master Huan served tea to his unexpected but very welcome guests. The tea gave of a slightly bitter but citrusy aroma as well as a rich spiritual energy.

Mind Strengthening Ruby Crysjerome Tea which's worth was just behind Emerald Jade and Sapphire Pearlroot tea.

Lian Rong watched the graceful movements of the Violet Practitioner.He felt both in awe and reverence towards this powerful soul practitioner yet also some confusion.

' What did Master Huan mean when he said we were fated to meet?Was he also a seer like the monk ? Why did his father bring him here?'

" Please, go ahead." Lian Zhengsheng and Lian Rong respectfully took their cups and drank their tea along with Fan Huan.

" As expected! Shishu,always has the best tea." Zhengsheng praised.

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Time passed and the time for pleasantries Was over. Master Fan Huan looked at Lian Rong and answered all of his unspoken questions.

" Your father wants me to accept you as my disciple. Your have too much unrest and rage in your body that is doing more harm than good. Although you have a special identity and great powers I have no interest in taking in a raging beast. Therefore you , Lian Rong ,need to place my test if you want me to accept and teach you."

This was the first time that Master Huan really looked and directly spoke to him his flutelike voice ever so calm and aloof.

' Master? The Legendary Violet Practitioner was willing to teach him? Wouldn't that be amazing? But this didn't happen in my previous life... '

In fact he had never even heard of this master.'

However he was ready to do anything and everything to improve himself.

" I am willing to accept your Test!" determination burned in Lian Rong's solid gold eyes.

" Well don't let me down Hua Lord! Sometimes we need to let go in order to move forward."a slightly amused flutelike voice ordered.

A talisman flew from inside the violet practitioner's robe and Lian Rong felt a strong suctioning force.

The cave had disappeared. His father and Master Huan were gone. Instead he was in the middle of a forest and it was dark already. Only slivers of Moonlight shown through the treetops bringing some light into the pitch dark forest. Yet, it was peaceful and quiet. Too quiet...