The Birth of a Monster!
Alright, **readers**, let's get something straight.
I just **cracked the earth** with my bare hands at the **age of three**. That's right—**three years old**.
And you know what my **father** said?
"You've finally taken your first step."
…**FIRST step?**
What does he want me to do next? **Split mountains? Shatter the heavens?**
Actually… knowing this world, that's probably **exactly** what he wants.
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### **The Aftermath**
The air was still thick with **dust** as the crater I had made **settled into the ground**. My fingers trembled from the **shockwave**, my body still **buzzing** from the sheer force of my attack.
I looked up at my father, hoping to see some **shock, some amazement**.
Instead, he just nodded, **unimpressed**.
"Took you long enough."
…**Took me long enough?!**
I gritted my teeth, but before I could say anything, he turned and began walking away.
"Your training isn't over," he said. "Now that you've grasped Stage One of the Earth-Shattering Hand, you'll begin learning **how to kill with it.**"
Ah. **Of course.**
Because it's not enough that I can **turn stone into dust**—now I need to make sure **people explode too**.
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### **A New Kind of Training**
The next few weeks were… let's just say, if **child protective services** existed in this world, my father would be **serving multiple life sentences.**
- I had to **catch arrows**—while **blindfolded**.
- I had to **punch through moving targets**—made of **reinforced steel.**
- I had to **spar against trained warriors**—without getting **any armor.**
Oh, and let's not forget the **most insane part**.
**Live combat.**
Yup. Luo Tian **dragged me into a forest** filled with **spirit beasts** and told me to **survive for a week.**
Did I mention I was still **three years old?**
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### **The Forest of Blood**
At first, I thought, *Okay, maybe I can hide and wait it out.*
Then a **giant spirit wolf** tried to **eat my face** within the first **five minutes**.
I barely dodged its **massive claws**, rolling through the dirt as it lunged at me.
Alright. **No more hiding.**
I clenched my fists, **channeling my energy**.
The wolf growled, its **golden eyes** locked onto me.
I took a deep breath.
Then—**BOOM!**
My palm **connected with its skull**, and the next thing I knew, the beast **collapsed instantly**.
Blood **splattered across the grass**, and I just stood there, staring at the **lifeless body.**
I had just **killed my first enemy.**
And strangely enough?
It felt… **good.**
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### **The Monster Awakens**
The days passed, and the **forest became my playground.**
- **Day 2:** I broke a tiger's spine.
- **Day 3:** I snapped a serpent's fangs in half.
- **Day 5:** I killed a **spirit ape** three times my size—with one hand.
By the time the week was over, I didn't just **survive**.
I had **conquered** the forest.
Luo Tian returned, standing on a cliff above me.
He gazed down at the battlefield of **shattered bodies and blood-soaked trees**.
"…Good," he finally said. "You're ready for the real thing."
The **real thing?**
Before I could even **question him**, he turned his back and said,
"You'll understand soon. But first… prepare yourself."
I frowned. "Prepare for what?"
He glanced at me, his eyes narrowing.
"…Your fourth birthday is coming soon, isn't it?"
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### **Ending Hook**
Luo Zin has survived **brutal training**, unlocked his **first martial technique**, and slaughtered **spirit beasts** with his bare hands.
But what could possibly be **waiting for him on his fourth birthday?**
Find out in **Chapter 11: The Youngest Demon's Coming of Age!**
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