City.
In the ancient city of Lingtian, the bustling streets were filled with the energy of cultivators. Alex had journeyed to this city, his heart set on purchasing an inn and establishing a base for his adventures. Amidst the lively atmosphere, he turned to his companion, Chang Li. "Hey Junior Brother Chang, choose the inn you want... I will come back soon," Alex's voice carried the wisdom of his experiences.
"Alright Senior Brother Li," Chang Li replied with a grin. Recent battles had lifted his spirits, leaving him in high spirits.
"Alright. See you later," Alex's figure soared into the sky, leaving behind a sense of determination and purpose.
But just as he was about to disappear from sight, Chang Li's memory sparked. "WAAIT!!!" he cried out, a mix of urgency and curiosity in his voice. "HOW WILL YOU BE ABLE TO FIND ME???!!" he asked, his concern genuine.
"I PUT AN ENERGY TRACKER ON YOU... I WILL LOCATE YOU, THAT'S HOW I FOUND YOU IN THE CAVES. I WILL COME BACK SOON," Alex's assurance carried through the wind as he continued his departure.
Chang Li couldn't help but laugh at himself, shaking his head in amusement at his own forgetfulness.
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Up in the sky, Alex's path was clear. His journey was not without purpose, but even amidst his goals, he recognized the need for self-care. His appearance spoke of battles fought, his clothes dirtied and worn. "Man, I hope nothing happens to this city. With my luck, someone's going to invade it," he thought, a hint of weariness in his mind. Despite the uncertainty, the idea of rest tugged at him. "I genuinely want to rest... forget it, I hope not, but I need to be clean even in these times," his determination remained undeterred. He navigated the skies, his gaze searching for the haven he sought.
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After half an hour of flight, Alex's perseverance led him to his destination. The bathhouse stood before him, a refuge for the weary. "Wow, this one is a lot smaller than the ones I've been to, but who cares," he mused, undeterred by appearances. Stepping inside, he completed the necessary transactions, securing a room for himself.
The currency of cultivation world was standardized - gold and spirit stones held value across continents. Alex, fueled by his confidence in his cultivation prowess, knew he had little need for material possessions.
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Relaxing in the bath, Alex let out a sigh of contentment. The warmth of the water enveloped him, washing away fatigue and tension. His thoughts, however, grew more somber as he considered the world around him. "I have a bad feeling this city is going to get invaded, right?" His premonitions weren't mere speculation; war was already underway. The looming threat of Demonic Sects hung heavy, their ambitions poised to reshape the continent by dismantling the existing sects.
He closed his eyes, his contemplation deepening, as his surroundings erupted with a deafening explosion. "And he was right... outside..." his inner monologue was cut short by the resounding chaos.
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The city was plunged into turmoil as a sinister voice proclaimed the impending doom. Darkness seemed to spread like a plague, prompting panic among the populace. The sky bore witness to a foreboding figure with a twisted aura.
"THIS CITY IS GOING TO BE TAKEN OVER BY DARKNESS SLAUGHTER SECT!!! SURRENDER WITHOUT FIGHT KEKEKEKEKE!!!" the chilling declaration echoed through the air.
As chaos reigned, the sinister figure contemplated their next move. "Big Brother Yun, there are so many beautiful souls here, do we absorb them? Or just kill them, or make them into our slaves," a voice suggested, its tone matching the malevolence in the air.
"Li Jingwei, we will do as commanded. But remember, do not go too far," a solemn reply carried the weight of obedience, the speaker's aura shrouded in an eerie darkness.
In an instant, darkness engulfed the city, shrouding it in a terrorizing obscurity. Fear gripped the hearts of those who stood witness, their cries of confusion and desperation filling the air.
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But amidst the chaos, a figure of resilience emerged. A white-robed elder, Grand Elder Zhang, rose to confront the invaders. His unwavering spirit emboldened the citizens, as rogue cultivators recognized his mastery of the Soul Gathering Level.
The sight of Grand Elder Zhang inspired confidence among the cultivators. "Grand Elder Zhang!!!" a voice rang out, carrying a mix of relief and hope. They knew he possessed the strength to protect them, his reputation well-earned.
"You disgusting Demon Cultivators dare to invade our city? looks like you broke the agreement, thats very nice, i have been waiting for this a long time." He smiled and opened his hands, energy conglemerated.
"I will take your souls and torture them for enough time to pay for what Sects from Eastern Continent did in the past times, you will be destroyed like you---" He didn't have enough time to finish his talk before...
BOOOOM!!!
His body ballooned up and Exploded.
Big Brother Yun looked down on him and said "You aren't even worth strand of energy of Eastern Sects Demonic, and you are boasting so much? fucker"
Yet, the confrontation turned deadly as Grand Elder Zhang met his end, sacrificing himself to defend the city. But his valiant resistance only gave birth to a new, even more sinister threat. A powerful figure, Senior Brother Yun, emerged with intentions of destruction and dominance.
He looked down on the cavillians with contempt for them while opening his hand... a darkness came out of it immediately enveloping city.
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Meanwhile, within the confines of the bathhouse, Alex remained blissfully unaware of the unfolding catastrophe. Immersed in his thoughts, he considered the nature of his own journey and the mysteries of cultivation. The sound of an explosion shattered his meditations, prompting him to spring into action, some black haired person broke from the room... he flew back to Alex seemingly injured.
Alex deftly repelled the attacker. His mind raced with questions as he contemplated the unexpected intrusion. "Who the fuck was that," his inner thoughts mirrored his confusion. This unforeseen event marked the end of a chapter, but it also marked the beginning of a new, perilous phase in Alex's cultivation journey.