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In a world where Dou Qi determines power and destiny, Fen Jin was once a prodigy, reaching the seventh rank at just ten. Hailed as the Fen family's pride, his future seemed destined for greatness. However, during a clan competition, an inexplicable force drained his Dou Qi, leaving him powerless and mocked as a cripple.
During the clan's annual test, Fen Jin discovers a forbidden power within—Netherworld Ember, a dark flame born from death. This power consumes his remaining Dou Qi, but holds the secret of rebirth.
With nothing left to lose, Fen Jin embraces this dangerous power, vowing to reclaim his strength and defy the fate that abandoned him. He refuses to remain a "waste" and will rise again, no matter the cost.

Ember of Rebirth

Fen Jin was once the brightest star of the Fen family. At the mere age of ten, he had already reached the seventh rank of Dou Power, shocking the entire clan. His name was on the lips of every family member, and everyone believed he would become the pillar of the Fen lineage. Some even speculated that his growth would surpass all the elders, making him the pride of the family.

However, fate is often cruel. Three years ago, during a clan competition, Fen Jin suddenly felt an indescribable force drain his Dou Qi. No matter how hard he tried, his energy no longer flowed within him. It was as if everything had vanished into nothingness.

Falling from a prodigy to a cripple, Fen Jin became the laughingstock of the entire clan. During family gatherings or when outsiders visited, he was met with cold gazes and whispered mockery. The elders who once held high expectations for him no longer looked his way. Some even sneered, "His talent was nothing but a fleeting illusion."

He had tried countless times to cultivate again, but no matter how much effort he put in, his Dou Qi remained absent. Gradually, he lost the confidence he once had.

Today, the clan's annual test had come once again. Standing before the testing stone, Fen Jin's heart pounded with unwillingness and rage. He placed his palm against the stone's cold surface. What was once a firm and powerful gesture now felt empty and weak. The testing stone silently absorbed his energy, and after a brief moment, its light dimmed, and the air around him grew still.

Mocking laughter erupted once more. The young members of the clan whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with disdain and ridicule.

Fen Jin clenched his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his palms, drawing blood. But his gaze remained cold as frost, devoid of emotion. "I will reclaim my power!" he whispered, the fire of determination burning in his eyes. A waste? He refused to accept such a fate!

The Fall of a Prodigy