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

In the days following the ambush, the allied clans prepared with even greater urgency. Scouts reported ominous movements across the Black Veil Sect's territories, signaling that they were gathering forces for a larger offensive. Shenlong knew that this was only the beginning of a brutal war that would push everyone to their limits.

Despite the tense atmosphere, Shenlong remained calm. His newfound strength and the powerful allies he had gained gave him confidence, but he understood that victory would demand more than strength alone. Strategy, unity, and the resilience to withstand whatever dark arts the Black Veil Sect would unleash would be crucial.

As he trained alone one evening, Qin Zhen approached him. Her eyes held both pride and concern as she watched him practice his techniques, his movements precise and powerful.

"You've come a long way, Shenlong," she said, breaking the silence.

He paused, lowering his stance as he turned to her. "But we're far from the end, Mother."

Qin Zhen nodded. "I know, but remember that you have all of us by your side. You don't have to bear this burden alone."

Shenlong smiled slightly. "Thank you. I won't forget that." He hesitated, then asked, "Do you know anything more about the pendant or… my origins?"

Qin Zhen's expression grew thoughtful. "Your father and I have searched the archives and ancient texts, but answers are elusive. There are legends of a lost bloodline, one tied to powerful artifacts and ancient beasts, but it's unclear if they're more than myths."

Shenlong absorbed this, wondering if he was part of this forgotten lineage. Every day, he felt the power within him growing, as though an ancient, dormant force was awakening.

Before she left, Qin Zhen touched his shoulder. "Remember, no matter your origins, you're still our son. And we'll fight beside you to the end."

Chapter 101: The Calm Before the Storm