Lakosii

In the realm of the Three Heavens (三天 - Sān Tiān), where powerful clans dominate the land, a young boy named Raiko (雷光 - Léi Guāng) is born with an extraordinary gift: two powers, a rarity in the world of cultivation. His right-hand power is the most coveted, a forbidden force that can potentially revive his long-lost clan. Yet, this power comes with a heavy burden his father, a once-powerful leader, instructs him to hide this power until he reaches the level of Immortal Gods (神灵 - Shén Líng).

Living under the constant shadow of his lineage, Raiko is forced to conceal his true abilities, blending in with the other children who have only one power. He is enrolled in Mist Dragon Academy (雾龙学院 - Wù Lóng Xué Yuàn), a martial arts academy for outcasts, where he hides his strength and pretends to be weak. The academy is filled with individuals who, much like him, possess their own secrets, and it’s here that Raiko will discover his true path.

As Raiko trains secretly, he makes friends who are unaware of his hidden potential, including Li Xin (李欣 - Lǐ Xīn), a strong-willed girl who is a rising star within the academy, and Zhang Tian (张天 - Zhāng Tiān), his most loyal friend. But the academy is only a stepping stone on his journey. The world beyond is filled with power struggles, ancient secrets, and legendary treasures that could alter the balance of the realms.

Immortal of the Dragon Blade

(长老的裁决 - Zhǎnglǎo de cáijué)

Raiko stood before the towering Grand Hall of Azure Sky Academy, its ancient stone pillars casting long shadows under the morning sun. The air was thick with an unspoken tension, and his footsteps echoed as he crossed the vast marble floor.

The chamber was vast, lined with towering statues of past warriors heroes who had once shaped the world. At the far end, six elders sat in a semicircle, their robes embroidered with golden sigils that marked their authority.

In the center, directly in front of Raiko, sat Elder Feng Yuan the man who had watched his fight with Wu Jiang. His piercing eyes studied Raiko with unreadable intent.

Raiko felt his heartbeat slow. This is it.

"Raiko Yun," Elder Feng Yuan's voice rang through the chamber, cold yet calm. "Do you know why you have been summoned here?"

Raiko met his gaze, careful to keep his expression neutral. "No, Elder."

A moment of silence. Then, another elder, Elder Mo Liang, leaned forward. "Your fight with Wu Jiang… You displayed remarkable agility. You avoided every attack without countering, yet when Wu Jiang fell, it seemed almost intentional. Tell us, was that truly just luck?"

Raiko exhaled slowly. "I do not know, Elder. Maybe it was."

He had spent years hiding his right-hand power, but now the elders were prying. He needed to be careful.

Feng Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly. "Interesting." He motioned toward one of the guards. "Bring forth the Eye of Truth."

The Eye of Truth a rare artifact that could sense distortions in energy. If it detected any imbalance in his spiritual flow, the elders would realize he was not normal.

Two armored guards approached, carrying a crystalline orb that pulsed with a faint golden glow. They placed it on a pedestal before Raiko.

"Place your hand upon the Eye," Elder Mo Liang instructed. "It will reveal the truth of your strength."

Raiko hesitated for half a second. Then, masking his unease, he stepped forward and pressed his left hand onto the crystal.

The orb shimmered, scanning his energy. It flickered for a moment, then stabilized into a calm, blue hue a sign of an ordinary power.

Raiko's pulse remained steady, though his mind raced.

By only using his left-hand power, he had deceived the artifact.

The silence in the hall stretched until Elder Feng Yuan finally nodded. "It appears you are telling the truth. You are not hiding anything… for now."

Raiko bowed his head slightly, hiding his relief.

Elder Mo Liang sighed. "Very well. You may leave, Raiko Yun. But heed this should we find any deception, the punishment will be severe."

Raiko gave a respectful bow before turning to leave.

As he stepped out of the Grand Hall, he felt Feng Yuan's eyes lingering on him.

They would be watching him more closely from now on.

That night, as Raiko sat on the rooftop of the dormitory, a voice broke the silence.

Raiko spun around, his stance immediately defensive. A figure leaned casually against the wooden railing a young woman, her long silver hair glowing under the moonlight.

She smirked. "Relax. If I wanted to expose you, I would have done it already."

Raiko narrowed his eyes. "Who are you?"

The woman tilted her head. "My name is Xue Lian. And like you, I know what it means to hide in plain sight."

Raiko frowned. "What do you mean?"

Xue Lian's eyes gleamed. "The world isn't as simple as strong or weak, Raiko. Some of us are waiting for the right moment to rise. And trust me… your moment is coming."

Before he could respond, she leapt off the rooftop, vanishing into the night.

Raiko sat there, staring into the darkness, his mind filled with questions.

Chapter 11: The Elders' Judgment