Zero_Things

Li Jun was cast out of his family after his father's death. Bullied by his cousins and robbed by his uncle, his upbringing was less than pleasant. Despite that, Li Jun tried his best to live a quiet life; he kept to himself and worked hard to earn a living.

However, fate dealt a cruel blow when a vicious attack left him unable to work again. Li Jun fell into despair. It was only through the selfless sacrifice of his devoted mother that a glimmer of redemption emerged as she sold off her final sliver of wealth to afford him a chance at a better life.

Just when all seemed lost, a mysterious silver ring, seemingly tossed from the hands of celestials, descended from the heavens. Upon receiving the celestial gift, Li Jun's life took a surprising turn.

As the layers of deceit peeled away, Li Jun found himself thrust into a web of lies that began to unravel before him. Compelled to untangle the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his father's demise and the orchestrated misfortunes that befell him, Li Jun strode on through the world of cultivation as the heavens trembled at his feet. He had seen a whisper of despair and vowed to never glance upon it again.
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The Black Star Monarch

The warning bell in the mountain pass rang out in the early hours of the morning. The sun had only just risen and illuminated the darkness of the city surrounded by mountains.

The core refining martial artists rushed toward the sound quickly. Li Jun and Master Shen were the first to arrive, using their flying treasures to make the journey in a matter of minutes.

"What is it!?" Master Shen demanded an explanation as his feet touched down on top of the wall. A group of three city guards stood nervously as their captain stopped sounding the alarm and walked out between them.

"Over there, Lord Shen!" He pointed down below the wall, where a small figure sat in the mud with his knees against his chest.

"Did you see anyone else? Is it just him?" Master Shen asked.

Li Jun stared at the young boy, he looked no older than thirteen, he was thin and malnourished.

'Third stage of body refining.' He thought to himself as he observed the boy.

Barbarian Refugee.