Foggy_Echoes

Fifteen-year-old Shenlong was once hailed as a cultivation prodigy, destined for greatness. However, at age ten, his rapid rise came to an abrupt halt, his cultivation inexplicably stagnating. Once admired, Shenlong was soon labeled as “trash” and shunned by his clan, his engagement broken off in disgrace.

Refusing to accept his fate, Shenlong trained in solitude, pushing his limits. During a deadly encounter with a Storm Wolf, his blood spilled onto his Qin pendant, triggering a miraculous event. The pendant, which had been absorbing his energy since his cultivation stalled, unleashed an ancient legacy, granting Shenlong powerful cultivation techniques and alchemy skills.

Amidst his transformation, a shocking truth emerged—Shenlong was not his parents’ biological son. With new abilities and burning questions about his origins, Shenlong embarks on a journey to reclaim his honor, prove his worth, and uncover the mysteries surrounding his past and the enigmatic Qin pendant.

Sovereign : Rise of the Forgotten Prodigy

As night fell over the clan grounds, Shenlong found himself unable to sleep, his mind racing with thoughts of the elders' warning. The pendant was indeed powerful, a source of knowledge and strength that had already changed his fate, but its true purpose remained a mystery. Why had it been given to him? And what secrets did it still hold?

Deciding he needed clarity, Shenlong slipped out of his quarters, moving quietly through the darkened halls toward the hidden sanctuary behind the training grounds. This was his personal retreat, a secluded area shrouded by dense trees and illuminated by the faint glow of moonlight filtering through the leaves. Here, he could meditate, drawing on the pendant's energy without the prying eyes of others.

Sitting cross-legged on the grass, he took a deep breath, allowing his energy to flow naturally. He felt the warmth of the pendant against his chest, its gentle pulse aligning with his heartbeat. Then, as he closed his eyes, a strange sensation enveloped him—a pull from within the pendant, like a doorway beckoning him to step through.

Suddenly, Shenlong's consciousness plunged into a vast, ethereal space filled with swirling clouds and shimmering energy. Before him, a towering figure materialized—a spectral figure cloaked in golden robes, with an aura of ancient wisdom that made the air around him hum with power.

"Who are you?" Shenlong asked, his voice echoing in the void.

The figure's eyes glowed with an otherworldly light. "I am the Spirit of the Qin Legacy," he intoned, his voice deep and resonant. "I have been waiting for you, Shenlong."

Chapter 48: Secrets in the Night