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

On the eve of the Gathering, the clan grounds were bustling with excitement. Word had spread about Shenlong's return and the rumors of his newfound strength. Even those who had scorned him once couldn't resist the curiosity of seeing him compete.

In his quarters, Shenlong sat in quiet meditation, focusing his energy. He could feel the pressure mounting, but he welcomed it. This was his chance to prove himself to everyone who had doubted him.

Lan Mei entered quietly, her expression filled with concern. "Shenlong, are you truly ready for tomorrow?"

He opened his eyes, meeting her worried gaze with a calm smile. "Yes, Mei. I've trained hard, and I've gained knowledge beyond what anyone here could imagine."

She looked at him, her eyes filled with both admiration and worry. "Just be careful, Shenlong. The other competitors… some of them have been waiting for a chance to put you in your place."

Shenlong nodded, understanding the risk but undeterred. "They may try, but I won't let them stop me. I've come too far to back down now."

As she left, Shenlong's thoughts drifted to the pendant and the legacy it had unlocked. Tomorrow would be the beginning of a new chapter, one in which he would carve his own path—not just as Shenlong of the Qin Clan but as a cultivator destined for greatness.

With a final, steadying breath, he closed his eyes, letting sleep claim him. The dawn of the Gathering awaited, and he was ready to face whatever lay ahead.

Chapter 72: The Night Before the Gathering