《Martial Life Online》 Chapter 1: Martial Transition Sitting behind his desk a 20 something-year-old young man named Shiro was immersively looking at screens of the game Martial Life Online it is a game that is Owned by FreeGames International, it used to be the most popular Free2Play VRMMO Immersion based game on the market 23 years ago. The name suggests as Martial Life Online is a game where people follow a certain path that is unique to the user. Martial Life Online provides the user with a stat known as insight which is the primary way of determining how fast a user can learn a skill for combat, insight is determined by scanning the right anterior superior temporal gyrus inside of the brain that connects to other areas of the brain. besides insight, other stats exist that affect the path of the user such as Insight Root, Martial Wheel, Spirit Root and Six Sense these are the main primary stats that exist within the game besides these there are other subs, rare and unique stats within the game. On the screen, Shiro was looking at a whole guild fighting against one single monster that looked like an amalgamation of true darkness coupled with a titanic sized serpent, the vanguard and main force of this guild were two, one of them looked like a golden knight straight out of a superhero movie and the other looked like a wisp of silver slipping through time and space, both of them used flashy and spectacular moves to counteract the titanic amalgamation of darkness. Shiro: OMG, its Radiant Knight Artemis Primo, leader of the Blade And Knight guild and Silver Legend Luca together fighting the World Class monster Harvanix ninth Serpent of the Shadow world! Shiro held his breath afterward he let loose a massive sigh Shiro: I can''t believe it has already been 10 years since this uploaded to MegaNet, it''s such a pity that it isn''t what it used to be, FreeGames a massive company suddenly vanished altogether, 2000 plus employees fired on the spot. FreeGames international was a Massive gaming development and V-tech based company that appeared 35 years ago, the first game they released was called Hero Path Online after that came Legends Online and then came a few other such as Star Sight Online, Fate or Die Online and lastly Lifeline Online, each and every single one of these games became a big hit in their respective countries and made crowd go wild every time a unique game from FreeGames International was released, but their biggest hit which first became popular in China, Martial Life Online soon became a hit throughout whole of Asia spreading out towards western based countries soon after. Even though Martial Life Online went offline multiplayer wise the servers for the game stayed online through a self-sustaining private server built within the game pod of Martial Life Online. The gaming pod was at its time of release something that hadn''t been seen before, it was a self-sustainable life pod that kept the user indefinitely healthy and well by freezing the body on a subatomic level for a period of time, before unfreezing them again, through this method there would not be any harm brought to any of the major organs, the user could continue gaming as long as the wanted, but rest was highly advised. The gaming pod had other features such as its power to process data is 100 times stronger than anything of that time and the immersion rate was 100%, due to mental health reasons the immersion rate was lowered to a max of 77%. After looking at the screen for a period of time Shiro turns off his computer and gets into his gaming pod which he purchased 17 years ago, its one that is more sided towards a hardened shell so the internal components don''t get damaged, but at the expense of comfortableness. Shiro calmed his breathing afterward he pushes a button which when pressed activates a synchronization with pod and the user sending them to the world of fantasies.Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel. The light on sides of pod booted up *Beep beep beep* *checking all hardware based system* *Initiating data* *User xXShiroIsGodXx recognized* *Please give a command user* The place Shiro is at right now is known as Martial Space where those with low insight can practice their skills, so that those who have low insight may have a chance at success. Shiro stood there he was equipped with plain looking clothes that seemed to fit martial artist of olden days. *Open status* Name: xXShiroIsGodXx Class: Martial Qi Master (Through Gathering of Qi the Martial Qi Master is able to part the winds and sky at will......Eventually) SubClass: Joker (Able to copy Skills of other classes at the cost of offering a skill of the same value) Insight: 999 (Half step Martial Star Sage Rank) Insight Root: Low Grade Martial Wheel: Golden Spirit Lotus (Martial Emperor Grade) Spirit Root: Reversal Of Fate (Martial Star Sage Rank, Grants the user the ability to understand Martial Books Faster) Six Sense: 92 Armor: Set Armor of the Great Martial Emperor Kajiel (Grants 500% Cultivation Speed, Martial Emperor Rank) Skills: (Ask to view) Shiro: it took me so long to get to where I am today even with the martial space which speeds up everything, Gamepod open Martial ranking list. *Opening List* *Martial Apprentice* *Martial Master* *Martial Grand Master* *Martial Ancestor* *Martial Prince* *Martial Duke* *Martial King* *Martial Sky King* *Martial Emperor* *Martial Star Sage* Shiro looks at his status screen, his chest feels with emotions of nostalgia. Shiro: I can''t believe it, it has taken 10 years to get to this point just because I was born with a brain that process information a bit slower compared to others, but I guess it has its plus points since I never forget what I''ve learned at least it feels like that every time I learn something new, now its time to finally become a Martial Star Sage. Shiro took out a potion from his inventory called Martial Revival Potion Of Mazjiet the Great, it is classified as Martial Star Sage item and it Gives the user +1 insight which is almost non-existent item since insight is such a rare commodity, especially after the servers, went offline the percentage of an insight item appearing went from 10% when fighting world class bosses to 0.1%. Shiro tilted his head backward and drank the potions, several seconds later he heard a long-awaited notification. *Congratulations to User xXShiroIsGodXx you are now a Martial Star Sage* *User xXShiroIsGodXx has unlocked Martial Life Mode* Shiro looked up to notice a bright red notification appeared beside the normal one Shiro: Martial Life Mode? *Limiter Restriction removed once entering Martial Life mode user will lose 2 Rank reverting to Martial Sky King Rank with no return towards the outside world* Shiro mind went blank after hearing the gamepod announcement Shiro: impossible all of that work will be lost if I enter Martial Life mode, why haven''t I heard of this before? Shiro wondered what to do next Shiro: I have a family, friends, money but nothing valuable to spend it on, agh what to do!!! Shiro hesitated on what to do before he was going to make a decision, Shiro first wanted to take everything in so he did what any other person would do when faced with such a life-changing opportunity, he went to bed. Next morning Shiro woke up, made some scrambled eggs and a nice glass of orange juice to go along with it. Shiro: First things first I have to choose what I want to do next, first I have to say goodbye to my parents, afterward my friends and then I should be good to go if I''m right which may be, I won''t be back for a very long while. Shiro released a sigh and cleaned everything before visiting his parents, his parents are two hard-working and kind-hearted men, Shiro was adopted when he was 10. Shiro spent the whole day with his dads first he went out for food afterward he had a conversation asking advice on what to do and guidance from his parents, his parents adviced that he should follow his heart and do what he thinks is best and Shiro agreed with them. After a whole day of great joy, Shiro called his two closest friends and informed them he was going on an adventure to a distant land, they encouraged Shiro to do it since he spent all his time in the gamepod. With everything done and finished, Shiro went to bed to get a good night rest for his big adventure awaiting him tomorrow. Chapter 2: Zirah Shiro woke up, freshened up, he immediately entered his gamepod. The light on sides of pod booted up *Beep beep beep* *checking all hardware based system* *Initiating data* *User xXShiroIsGodXx recognized* *Please give a command user* As Shiro entered Martial Space he once again heard the cold mechanical voice of his gamepod, what Shiro forgot to do when Martial Life Mode was unlocked he did not ask if there was any additional info connected to Martial Life Mode. Shiro: "Gamepod show me all additional info related to Martial Life Mode." Several seconds later a new screen appeared Subject: "Martial Life Mode" Primary Info: Mode unlocked after achieving Martial Star Sage realm, it allows the user to enter a realm of endless possibilities at the cost of leaving everything behind. The user is allowed to chose from three possibilities they are not mandatory when entering of Martial Life mode is complete. Sub Info: Any leak of information regarding Martial Life Mode will automatically cause a memory wipe pertaining towards Martial Life Mode. Requirement: (1) Minimum of 10-year dedication to Martial Life Online. (2) Must at least attained highest ranking of their respective class. (3) Sixth Sense must have Minimum of 50 Points. Shiro: "So that''s why I haven''t seen anyone talking about it." Shiro felt relieved he didn''t tell anyone about where he was going if he did it would have been a major blunder. Shiro: "Gamepod activate Martial Life Mode!" *User xXShiroIsGodXx you have initiated Martial Life once activated you cannot return are you sure you wish to proceed* Shiro: "Yes!" *Martial Mode released! User xXShiroIsGodXx, Welkom to Martial Life Online!* Shiro felt his whole vision go white, his brain in tremendous pain he felt as if he was being stabbed thousands of time by tiny needles, Several Seconds was the most he could last before passing out when he woke up he was in the sky falling down at a high speed, beneath him a forest of green as far as the eye could see. Shiro: "WHAT THE FUCK!!!" Shiro felt his heart rate increase rapidly, his blood was boiling but he wasn''t excited, it was the notion that he knew, he would die if he did not solve his current predicament. Shiro first screamed open status to see if it would open, it opened. Name: xXShiroIsGodXx Class: Martial Qi Master (Through Gathering of Qi the Martial Qi Master is able to part the winds and sky at will......Eventually) SubClass: Joker (Able to copy Skills of other classes at the cost of offering a skill of the same value) Insight: 889 (Martial Sky King) Insight Root: Low Grade Martial Wheel: Golden Spirit Lotus (Martial Emperor Grade) Spirit Root: Reversal Of Fate (Martial Star Sage Rank, Grants the user the ability to understand Martial Books Faster) Six Sense: 92 Armor: Set Armor of the Great Martial Emperor Kajiel (Grants 500% Cultivation Speed, Martial Emperor Rank) Skills: (Ask to view) Shiro:"I gotta use a skill now, but how, maybe if I think about the skill I want to use it will happen?" Shiro took a deep breath before using the skill he thought most suitable called Qian Ye Soft Touch which is Martial Master skill used mainly for speed reduction and creating stability in the body''s Center of Gravity, the other skill he used is called Guang Jiao Steps a skill ranked as Martial Duke, which is used to gather a dense amount of air particles so that the user has a platform to stand on. Shiro: *Skill: Qian Ye Soft Touch, Guang Jiao Steps* Immediately Shiro body stopped mid-air 1li(500 meters) above the trees. Shiro took a deep breath, Shiro floated gently down to the ground when his feet touched the cold ground did he let out his breath. Shiro: "That was a close one, thank the heavens, okay now that I am not in danger of permanently dying which I think will happen if I die let''s take a look at the notifications from the Ai." Notice Non-Mandatory Choose one of the three following Quest, note that the harder a quest the longer the user is allowed to finish said Quest, the harder Quest will also yield more rewards. (1): Create a rank 1 Sect/Guild (Difficulty: Medium) (2): Explore the Gold Light Continent and Capture a Bronze Rank Village (Difficulty: Easy) (3): Infiltrate A Guild/Sect/Kingdom and capture it through recognition and merit (Difficulty: Medium)Stolen from its rightful author, this tale is not meant to be on Amazon; report any sightings. Shiro thought hard and stood motionless in his spot without moving Shiro: *Seems like there is a Sect Leader, King Conquest, and an Infiltration quest, which one to choose hmmm lets first take a look at the ranking of these sects, guilds, and villages.* Shiro: "Ai, Open the ranking menu of Sects/Guilds" *Opening List* Several seconds later the trusty Ai opened the ranking menu Ai: Note that the ranking is similar in power to Qi Master Ranking Sect/Guild Ranking Rank:5 (Master of Organization estimated to be similar to Martial Grand Master) Rank:4 (Master of Organization estimated to be similar to Martial Ancestor) Rank:3 (Master of Organization estimated to be similar to Martial Prince) Rank:2 (Master of Organization estimated to be similar to Martial Duke) Rank:1 (Master of Organization estimated to be similar to Martial King) Rank: Supreme class (Master of Organization estimated to be similar to Martial Sky King) Rank: Domain class (Master of Organization estimated to be similar to Martial Emperor) Shiro looked at it for a second Shiro: "Way too many ranks if you ask me, well let''s also take a look at the Fuedal Rankings no harm in taking a look." Shiro asked the Ai to open up the Fuedal Rankings *Opening List* Fuedal Rankings Note: Average Martial Apprentice is 5 times stronger than an average being of their race. Bronze Village: Weakest of their kind, presided over by a Martial Apprentice Lord Silver Village: Slightly Above Bronze with a Competent Martial Apprentice presiding as Lord Gold Village: Presided over by a Martial Master they are the hopes for a township being birthed for their Race Tier 3 Township: Presided over by a Competent Martial Master as lord they strive to expand territory for their Race Tier 2 Township: They are those with most hope of becoming a Tier 1 Township they birth Martial Apprentices and on some occasions even Martial Master, Tier 2 townships are presided over by Martial Grand Master. Tier 1 Township: Strong Martial Grand Masters and often Martial Ancestors preside over townships, defending their territory with the hope that they might one day flourish. Sovereign City: Those Pioneers of their races who achieve this status are allowed to nurture Royals, those with the title of Royal are often Martial Prince''s and Martial Duke''s, Those who strive higher are called Monarch Kingdoms. Monarch Kingdoms: Monarch Kingdoms they are the supreme of their race who protect their kind, they are powers possessing Martial King and most of the time even Martial Sky Kings aren''t an exception of belonging to these Kingdoms protecting their offsprings. Named Empire Dynasty: Legendary Dynasty class sovereignties possessing a name, they possess countless Martial Kings and Martial Sky Kings. They stand strong within the world of Dao they possess several Martial Emperors and are thus their race biggest hope towards a brighter tomorrow. At the end of the list, Shiro looked on with a blank expression as if wanting to vent the frustration Shiro spoke to himself Shiro: "Holy moly. I am gonna be Destroyed if I''m not careful this really isn''t a game, but I do want to do some stupid stuff like start my own cult or maybe even creating an empire or something of the categories, I want to leave a legacy behind or else it won''t be much fun living here." As Shiro said this a rustle came from the bushes nearby a girl who looked wounded stepped out, she has gray hair with a mole under her mouth, she looked at Shiro before running towards him, she said to Shiro Mysterious Girl: "Senior Martial Brother please help me I am being chased by ruffians, who want to steal my items if you help me I can promise you riches and rewards at the Martial Master stage." Shiro thought to himself that he had countless items of that stage but having a couple of more wouldn''t hurt, plus this girl could be his ticket towards adventure so he took a strong stand and said with a gallant look Shiro:"Junior Martial Sister please do not worry where are these ruffians you speak of? " The mysterious girl pointed behind her after which several people in black appeared, Shiro looked towards them there were two scrawny looking beginners Martial Master and a bald advanced Martial Master who looked like the leader of the gang of misfits, he looked Shiro up and down before redirecting his gaze towards the mysterious girl Gang leader:"Hehe, there is no running anymore miss Zirah. Hey, kid, you better not interfere with our business before we cut you up into pieces." The gang leader said, but in Shiro mind, he was thinking to himself while looking on arms crossed. Shiro:*WOW, these guys look like the typical bad guys you see in your everyday manga or anime, I can''t believe it." The mysterious girl, Zirah, who had been cowering behind Shiro got courage out of who knows where and said Zirah: "My senior martial brother is a great person you better watch out before he destroys you, baldy!" The bald advanced Martial Master took out his sword which a silver luster to it and charged towards Shiro, without any warning signs the baldy comments must have hurt his soft spot because he looked furious while attacking Shiro. Shiro released a Martial Grand Master aura before he used a Martial Grand Master skill called Superior Wind Shield which creates a Qi wind barrier around the user protecting them from any attacks beneath the Martial Grand Master level, it a skill he got from a magician class book he found in a dungeon but he had to exchange his Thousand Palm for it which was a skill of the same rank. Before the bald Martial Artist released his attacked he looked relatively furious but now he looked shocked as if he couldn''t believe his eyes. The baldy jumped back and spoke to his teammates Bald Gang leader:"Split up and retreat, he is a Martial Grand Master." Shiro looked on and pursued, he used Budha''s One Wonder Fist to take down the two beginner master afterward he chased after the Advanced Master. Shiro approached him, the man looked threateningly at Shiro like a caged beast and said Bald Gang Leader: "The Hyiraro Sect will not forget you, kid, I''ve already sent a mental image to them, you better watch your back from today onwards." Shiro used the sword he got from one of the beginner apprentices, first fought the bald for a few clashes before using the Guardian skill Storm Fury which sends a storm of phantom blades to finish of the black-clothed baldy in front of him. Baldy lay there looking at Shiro trying to say something before breathing his last breath. Shiro tried looting the body''s of the two bodies of the beginner''s masters but they exploded before he could get any items out of them and consequently the same happened to the baldy before Shiro even had a chance to get to him he blew up into a rain of gore and guts. Shiro put his hands together and prayed for the man and the two beginner masters before returning to Zirah, He looked at her Shiro:"Junior Martial Sister you should be safe now, may I ask if you hail from any guilds or sects? " Zirah made a sigh of relief before speaking to Shiro Zirah: "Please call me Zirah. Many thanks to Senior Brother Shiro, may I ask your name and yes I hail from the Rank 4 Sect Blossom Fist, it is Sect North West from here." Shiro was surprised at the courteous reply of this junior sister, she looked like a sharp-eyed beauty now that he had the time to take a better look at her Shiro: "I am Shiro, I am Martial Grand Master. Junior Sister Zirah now that all formal matters are cleared up this junior brother has a request to make of you." She looked a bit cautious but much less than before she nodded indicating for Shiro to speak Shiro: "This Senior Brother is a traveler and does not know the region, may I perhaps ask you to impart your knowledge to me regarding this place to me?" She first had blank look on her face before a smile of understanding appeared Zirah: "If it is anything that I am able to help Senior Brother Shiro with, then it is my pleasure to help you." Shiro thought to himself that he hit the jackpot before he asked all kinds of questions regarding this place, not taking into to account that he was asking a bit too enthusiastic making him look like a simple kind hearted kid ****************************************** Chapter 3: The Venom Light SubSect My Name is Zirah Kaihua a Beginner Martial Master and Apprentice Leader of the 9th Apprentice Squad at the Rank 4 Sect Blossom Fist it is situated North-West from the Thousand Leaf Origin Forest and South-East from the Kaiju Sovereign City of Gezaro which is ruled by Ermilio Gezaro a branch Prince of the Gezaro Kingdom. My mission today was to keep an eye on the sect Venom Light, it is a poison based Rank 4 Subsect of the Hyiraro rank 3 sect. The Venom Light sect Martial Ancestor, Venom Light is a man who made a name for himself 50 years ago when he fought and beat Martial Grandmaster, Grand Knight Arch Light and to keep a memory for honoring his enemy Arch Light, he named himself and his poison based sect Venom Light, after 20 years the Hyiraro Sect allianced and made the Venom Light sect a subdivision of the Hyiraro sect, after that Venom Light left the sect leaving it in the hands of the Hyiraro sect. Sadly two days into my mission, I encountered an apprentice named Yan Duye an Advanced Martial Master of the Venom Light sect and his two Martial brothers. it seems that they found out about me even though I used Closed Sight pendant a Martial Master artifact which hides my Aura from anyone under the Martial Grandmaster rank, it seems they somehow found me by using an item of the Martial Grandmaster rank, at the moment she was being chased she heard screams coming her way, the only reason she managed to get as far as she did was because of the artifact she got when she became an Apprentice Leader called Achilles Lesser Boots which increase speed to match that of advanced Martial Master Yan Duye:"You cant get away from us miss Zirah!" Yan Duye looks like a bulky idiotic guy but, even though he looks like a bulky idiotic guy. the people that manage to become Martial Artist are no such idiots they require actual intelligence to succeed at what they do, as such even though Yan Duye looks like a big idiot, he is actually a smart guy that has accomplished many dangerous feats for his sect. Yan Duy:"The Blossom Fist Sect won''t be able to save you today. Miss Zirah, if you come with us, I promise not to kill you!" Zirah thought to herself even if Yan Duye doesn''t kill her there is no guaranty that the two Martial Brothers besides him won''t kill her, so she saidIf you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it. Zirah Kaihua:"Sure as long as you stop trying to kill me I won''t mind stopping and talking with you!" With that Zirah took out a Magic class, Martial Apprentice Snake shaped smoke bomb and released it, it automatically flew toward Yan Duye. Yan Duye becoming alarmed tried cutting it, but right when his sword came into contact with the snake it exploded and a thick magical smoke got released which obstructed his view Yan Duye:"Damn it! how did she manage to get a magic class item, they don''t even sell it in the Kaiju Sovereign City, maybe it was those bastards from the Magic Might Guild" Zirah did not buy it from the rival Magic Might Guild of Venom Light, but she bought it from one of her fellow Apprentice leaders called, Fiora Vellhart, ranked second among the Apprentice Leaders she is also Apprentice Leader of the second squad and a Martial Grandmaster to boot. Infront of Zirah was The Thousand Origin Forest named such because no one knows where it and the magical beast within it came from, it appeared three thousand years ago out of nowhere and since then been there. Zirah felt a strong Qi aura burst coming from there a short while ago, so she didn''t hesitate to go there even though it might be a stronger monster at least it was better than those people from Venom Light who might torture her for information, what she found was something entirely different What Zirah found was a young man, he looks seventeen years old with a set of gray colored common apprentice clothes, his looks were kind and a bit above average, with no visible scars on his face. In short, he was the only option she had, as such, she dashed towards him she screamed Zirah:"Senior Martial Brother please help me I am being chased by ruffians, who want to steal my items if you help me I can promise you riches and rewards at the Martial Master stage." The young man in front of her who had the dazed look disappeared, a gallant and steely looks of a Martial Artist appeared, for a second she got awed and forgot what was happening before she could make any comments Shiro:"Junior Martial Sister please do not worry where are these ruffians you speak of? " Zirah pointed behind her after which several people in black appeared, The young man named Shiro looked towards Yan Duye, Yan Duye also looked towards Shiro and after several bouts of conversation Yan Duye took out his sword which had silver poison coating to it and slashed towards the young man Shiro. Before Zirah could react Shiro created a wind barrier and deflected Yan Duye blow afterward Yan Duye screamed for a retreat, Shiro chased after them. Several minutes Shiro returned and spoke a few with Zirah, initially Zirah was cautious but soon found out even though Shiro is Martial Grandmaster he is just a curious kid with a fascination towards the outside world. Chapter 4: Yan Duye I am Yan Duye, aged 37 and a Martial Master of the Venom Light sect with the potential of becoming a Martial Grandmaster in the next 2 years. Today is the day my mother died and it is also the day Master Venom Light left and so I light up two incense for my departed dear mother and my dear great Master Venom Light. Yan Duye:"I pray for my mother well being in the netherworld, I pray for a great blessing to my dear Master Venom Light, he who left to seek the martial world and its wonder, may our path cross again one day. Amitabha" As such, I stood up and wiped away the tears I weep once a year for my mother. The door next to the altar was opened out of it a small fragile girl called Yan Xiao exited, she asked with the most fragile voice Yan Xiao:"Brother is everything okay?" Yan Duye was shocked she came out of bed and immediately went to help, he held her fragile saying Yan Duye:"Little Xiao''er, you know better than to exit your bed, you are going to worry your elder brother doing such reckless things." Yan Xiao is Yan Duye little sister and his only sibling, to afford the health of his sister he had to do many things that violated his code of honor. Yan Xiao protests weakly before being softly placed on her bed, Yan Duye smiled meekly as a sort of apology before going back to get his new mission. The moment Yan Duye stepped out his house his whole demeanor changed into that of a bloodthirsty disciple, even his sister Yan Xiao would not be able to discern this bloodthirsty monster from her gentle giant of a brother who always gives her the most gentle and kind-hearted of care in the world. Yan Duye thought to himself Yan Duye:"For my sister" Before entering the hall two of his martial brother joined him they were the Cui brothers ranked as beginner Martial Masters when alone and intermediate when together, even though they looked similar to punks, they are the complete opposite of that. Today''s mission was one to capture a spy of the Rank 4 Blossom Fist Sect, who might be a hall master or someone similar to the position.Stolen story; please report. Yan Duye took the mission because it seems safe to take and rewards are not bad in comparison, the reward is 2 lower rank Martial Master items, which would fetch a price of 60 Low Qi Crystals when sold on the market so Yan Duye decided to split it with the Cui brothers, 60 for Yan Duye and 30 for each of the Cui brothers. After discussing some things with the Cui brothers they departed. Yan Duye had an uneasy feeling about this mission but he needed the money to pay for xiao''er medicine so she could become better, even though he had gained money from other missions he would always spend it on medicine for xiao''er, such was Yan Duye a man who put family before himself even is he got an unnerving feeling. A resolution was the only thing shown on his face after shaking away the feeling before he noticed they arrived at where they reported the sighting, the Cui brothers each took out an Intermediate Masterclass item and Yan Duye seeing that drew up an energy formation he learned from The Hall of Wisdom after the compatibility was checked and it is activated the hologram form of Zirah is shown on it. Zirah now having been spotted ran with no intention of hiding anymore, seeing that Yan Duye gave chase as they ran he felt a Qi burst and noticed Zirah path but as a Martial Artist, you must steel your heart for every possibility possible, Zirah now in a though spot used a snake which deceived Yan Duye and the two Cui brothers but not for long as they soon caught up what they didn''t expect was to see, above average Shiro stood dashingly with average martial clothing looking at them with a sharp look. Yan Duye not willing to provoke him too much said in the martial world way to leave the area since he had nothing to do with this predicament, but the brat behind Shiro acted out, acting angry he dashing wishing to cut her down, sadly he helped her he knew it would turn sour if he didn''t turn back and run, so he screamed run while making a run for it. Sadly the two Cui brothers fell short while being chased by the demon spawn of a youth knowing his demise was near he readied himself and sent a letter pigeon and a mental image while sacrificing himself in the process. Yan Duye, while lying on the ground remembered the day he met Master Venom Light, that man Handsome, tall, kind and Chivalrous in his manner to all his friends yet like a blade to his enemies. Yan Duye:"Masder I habe fairecd you."(Master I have failed you) the only thing left, a lonely tear to accompany his words. Thousand of miles away from Yan Duye in a remote forest a tall handsome man was sitting with an owl on his shoulder and hair as silver as the moonlight, his name is Venom Light Venom Light:"Yan Duye fate string has been cut, what a shame to have made such a talented young man die in this cruel martial world, thankfully I have a mental image of who did it, I will plan my revenge, A gentleman can wait for revenge." White Owl:"Danger comes to each their own in this cruel martial world Venom Light you must take your time if he provoked someone he shouldn''t have then so be it, but if revenge can be taken when the time approaches we should be careful about it." Venom Light nodded to his companion and most loyal friend Rafael, who shook its snow-white shoulder and snuggled against Venom Light. Venom Light:"Well said Rafael." Chapter 5: The Blossom Fist Sect Head At the Venom Light Sect, inside of the Yan Family residence, a letter arrived. Yan Xiao heard the sound of something crashing through the window and went to see what it was. On Yan Duye work table a letter lay with Yan Duye Spirit Sign on it assigned to her, she knew her brother would never casually send a letter to her for no reason so she rushed to open it with a bad feeling, in it was written To Little Xiao''er I must sadly inform you that your stupid brother is about to die, I have no regrets as your brother, but am ashamed of not being better to care for you. Remember that in this life you are not alone, in spirit I will forever be with you and so will Father and Mother! Sadly my legacy ends not here, buried beneath my bed are two Gems one contains money for your medicine that will last for 10 years, the other is a Manual called Yan Blaze Martial Light technique, it is a family technique book of the Martial Duke rank. The reason I have not use it is that it is a book with a massive backlash, it restricts the user emotions. GoodBye Little Xiao''er Your Dear Stupid Elder Brother, Yan Duye. Yan Xiao held the letter her hands shaking, tears streaming the only thing to accompany her, her own solitude. Yan Xiao said with clenched teeth softly Yan Xiao:"I will not let you down brother." With that, she fell to the ground and passed out due to shock. In The Thousand Leaf Origin Forest, two young people were standing. One was enthusiastically asking questions while the other was answering them patiently. Shiro:"Junior martial sister Zirah, I am but a wandering Martial Artist that hails from another continent, so I would like to ask you. Where are we? " Zirah brow turned a bit up in surprise, but she was used to such question since wandering Martial Artist wasn''t out of the norm in the Martial World. Zirah:"We are currently located at the outer rim of the Thousand Leaf Origin Forest, the strongest Spirit Beast around should be Earth Type Grandmaster level Spirit Beast." Shiro muttered the word Earth type to which Zirah responded to with an explanation. Zirah:"I''m sure you have Spirit Beast from the Continent of which you hail, but the Spirit Beast on the Gold Light Continent are special because they contain Spirit Totems which gives the user the ability of the Spirit Beast they caught." Zirah raised up her arm from which a dark gold fire with small petals forming around her appeared. Zirah:"My Spirit Totem is called Dark Fire Blossom Royal, it is classified as Martial Prince Totem, but even then the chances that I manage to become a Martial Prince is a one in three with an average constitution, besides I might even die on the path of Martial Cultivation which isn''t that rare."Find this and other great novels on the author''s preferred platform. Support original creators! Shiro looking at this only had one word in mind which could express his current emotions Shiro:"Beautiful" Zirah hearing this immediately stopped her Dark Fire Blossom Royal, she could only blush while hearing his comment made. Shiro noticed this and made a small apology after which the air became silent for a few seconds. Seeing this happening Zirah invited Shiro back to her sect, not wishing to miss this chance Shiro accepted her invitation Their way back was not exciting, before they left Zirah already sent a one time use Spirit Message to the sect to inform of the change that happened while on her mission. When they traveled, they arrived at some seemingly normal mountains but among them, one that was bit bigger than the rest stood out from the others. Zirah:"Were here Martial Brother Shiro." Shiro Understanding that it was hidden said Shiro:"It''s a hidden Sect." Hearing this Zirah nodded towards him and took a step forward and put her hand against the wall after which the mountain shook, behind it the Sect Leader Reynold Blossom Fist a Martial Ancestor stood there looking at Zirah with a complicated look in his eyes Sect Head Reynold:"Zirah welcome back and I would like to welcome Junior Martial Brother Shiro on behalf of the Blossom Fist Sect." Shiro seeing this bode his thanks towards the Sect Head of the Blossom Fist Sect, the Sect Head looked at Zirah before saying Sect Head Reynold:"Zirah lets go I have some things to discuss with you in close quarters, Junior Brother Shiro I hope you will excuse us as this matter is urgent, do not worry for I have arranged two Advanced Martial Apprentices to take care of your needs." Shiro simply cupped his hands in thanks, it is good to show thanks of respect towards such good will, with that two apprentices appeared one girl with red hair and a strong build the other a submissive looking young man with blue hair. Strangely the boy took lead while introducing himself as Hiro and the strong maiden as Alice, after which he was guided into a small courtyard, on the way he saw different apprentices some showed curiosity towards this new stranger others diligently kept on training on their martial arts. Once in his courtyard, Shiro activated the skill Aura Sense which lets him scan everything around him that is of a lower level than him, he found nothing which surprised him, after confirming everything was alright he wanted to take a nap even if his body could keep going forever, his mind wanted nothing more than to take a satisfying nap. Inside of the Sect Manor of the lord, Reynold and Zirah were seated, Zirah gave Reynold an account of everything that happened till now. A sharp glint flashed by Reynold inner turmoil like eyes while muttering something along the lines of Sect Head Reynold:"So he is a Continent Drifter." Zirah Hearing this asked with a curious face Zirah:"Continent Drifter?" Hearing this Reynold showed a wry smile Sect Head Reynold:"Continent Drifter are people who stray from the Martial norm, they travel Continents in Search of ultimate truth hidden within Martial Arts, they gather Knowledge from others classes and modify it for their own use or at least that is all I know about them, information about Drifters are Scarce." Zirah looked surprised towards Sect Head Reynold Zirah:"Sect head how do you know so much about these Drifters?" Reynold hearing this was not surprised he simply had a blank look whilst reminiscing about a past event Sect Head Reynold:"The last time I met a Continent Drifter was when I met that man named Venom Light, his skills not seen within this Continent for a thousand years, also known as a thousand year talent." Zirah hearing this was surprised because of information about a big wig like Venom Light did not get circulated that easily. Zirah:"What will we do Sect Head?" Reynold contemplated this question ever since getting the message from Zirah, he was not sure but he knew that this boy had potential to become a great figure of the martial world with his talents at such a young age. Sect Head Reynold:"We must either recruit him or release him, we have no bad blood between us so to split ties is not impossible." Zirah nodded and returned, she wanted to visit Shiro but heard from the two assigned servants that he was having his rest after a long journey, to which she responded by returning to the sect hall to complete some minor detailed paperwork filling in what happened, the night passed and as such the day ended. Chapter 6: Introduction Of The Blossom Fist Sect Inside of the Venom Light Sect inside the quarters of the Sect Head, Ryuk the Sect Head with a head of green hair and purple eyes sat on his seat looking at a mental image which has some words attached to them. Name: ?? Associate: Blossom Fist Sect Rank: Grandmaster Ryuk looked at all of this and his face became more pushed together out of sheer anger second by second, because of the person is shown in the mental image is the person who killed his beloved second personal disciple Ryuk Clenched his teeth tighter before uttering a few words Ryuk:"It seems the Blossom Fist Sect has become ballsy through the years of peace to actually kill my favorite personal disciple Yan Duye. They will pay in blood for that!" After uttering his words he took out 2 sheets of magical paper and wrote some things before selecting two Grandmaster level disciples of his and sending them off to bring them to the Rank 3 Hyiraro Sect and to the Rank 1 Flaming Heart sect of which the Sect Head was his dear friend called, Silvia Steen a middle-aged King ranked Martial Artist with the backing of Supreme class Gold Heart Sect. Sending the letters, Ryuk calmed down and muttered to himself Ryuk:"Like Master Venom Light said "Patience brings fruition" let us wait for their reply." With that, he closed his eyes going back to meditating and pondering upon the question inside of his martial heart. Back inside of the Blossom Sect, the early sunshine rays were just rising. Shiro stretched afterward he put the sheets on his bed, he scanned his surroundings and found the two advanced servants waiting patiently outside his door as if they were statues, he felt like a lord inside of a mansion having these servants around him all day round. Shiro: "How long have you two been waiting outside for?" From behind the door, he heard a reply from the timid looking but talkative Hiro Hiro:"Esteemed Grandmaster we have been waiting here since early morning patiently meditating and diligently keeping guard from any onlookers that would want to disturb your sleep." Shiro felt surprised at the action of the two, but not shocked in olden times it was quite normal to have guards which would protect Vip of certain villages besides that the title was nice but a bit too much so he requested that they change the title to Junior Master Shiro to which the quite but strong looking Alice nodded. having the whole etiquette talk with the two his whole head felt a bit full, so he asked the two to bring him to Zirah. Zirah was inside of the library of the sect reading a book based on the fundamental foundation of Qi Cultivation and how it influences the later stages before she could continue she was distracted by the sound of the other disciples gasp because of Shiro flashy entrance with the two disciples walking up front he looked like a force to be reckoned with. Zirah put down her glasses and stood up to greet Shiro to which Shiro quickened his pace to reach Zirah faster. the two bowed to each other after that Zirah gave Shiro a greeting Zirah:"Greetings Grandmaster Shiro, how was your rest?" Shiro hearing the formalities rising up from Zirah asked her to please not address him such fashion since she was his first friend inside of this World Of Martial Life. Zirah being the social butterfly that she is agreed with it, not holding any formalities towards for now, after having the whole talk with Zirah she asked him if he wanted a tour of the Sect to which he naturally agreed to. First, they visited the Martial Training Fields where several groups of disciples were having combat training, some were also trading information and selling items, Secondly, they visited the Mission hall where disciples gathered to accept the various rank of missions, most of them were Martial Apprentices but some of them were Martial Masters but they were mainly Apprentice Leaders, leading their squads into various dangerous missions. Shiro not seeing any Grandmaster type Cultivators asked Zirah his question Shiro:"Junior Martial Sister, are there any Grandmasters inside of the sects?"You might be reading a pirated copy. Look for the official release to support the author. hearing this Zirah face immediately darkened, Shiro felt the cheery atmosphere cool down and regretted asking his question Shiro:"Ah Junior Martial Sister, I apologize, I have asked a question i shouldn''t have." Hearing this Zirah face softened, she let loose a sigh and said Zirah:"Senior Martial Brother, it is not your fault for not knowing. In the Past, the Blossom Fist Sect used to be a Rank 3 sect but after the encounter with Venom Light of the Venom Light Sect, the Blossom Fist Sect lost five Honorable Grandmasters and 2 Martial Ancestors and even the previous Sect Head Venerable Blossom Fist a Martial Prince died in that war. being the only one of Venerable Blossom Fist disciples, Sect Head Reynold took the title of Blossom Fist and with that gained the title of Sect Head. Shiro hearing all of this Shiro was deeply shocked and faced Zirah staring straight at her, he bowed deeply and loudly said Shiro:"I apologize for my ignorant behavior and am sorry for your loss." Hearing this Zirah rushed to help Shiro up, without noticing it her respect towards Shiro grew and she shortened his title because of the feeling inside her heart. Zirah:"Senior Brother, you are a Martial Grandmaster you do not have to bow to apologize towards me." Shiro did not move and solemnly yet clearly said Shiro:"Junior Sister, even though I am a Martial Grandmaster that does not excuse me from my ignorant behavior, all Martial Cultivators are eventually being that learn from their mistakes and work towards a brighter future." Hearing the conviction inside of Shiro''s voice, Zirah was stunned that before she noticed, she was moved to tears without realizing it, such righteous and wise words from someone at such a young age, with that she said with a quivering voice. Zirah:"I forgive you, Senior Brother." Shiro lifted his head the first thing he noticed was the silence surrounding them, around Shiro and Zirah all Apprentice and Apprentice Leaders were bowing towards him even the two advanced Servants were bowing towards him after seeing all this he saw Zirah with teardrops inside of her eyes before he could react to Zirah and everyone else he heard everyone say at once Everyone:"WE ACCEPT YOUR APOLOGY!" Before the apology of Shiro, all of the disciples inside of the mission hall witnessed the scene and were surprised and moved that a Grandmaster far above them could show such passion and emotion in his words and action. Shiro''s cheeks blushed and he said Shiro:"I caused quite the commotion, everyone." Everyone lifted their heads with a smile, Zirah tearfully smiled and nodded to him. Zirah removed the tears, looked and continued her tour of the sect, visiting the Sect Quarters where all disciples rest afterward they visited the Hall of Teaching where teachers of the Advanced Martial Master rank give lectures towards new and old disciples of the sect, there Zirah introduced Shiro to Advanced Master Fan Ming who was a short sociable nice old man with no hair on his head who like Sect Head Reynold managed to survive the previous war. Zirah:"Senior Brother there are still Ancestral Hall and the Hall of healing, but sadly I have sect task that needs to be taken care of so I need to excuse myself, for now, do not worry as Alice and Hiro will continue your guide of the Sect." Shiro nodded as he respected and understood that Zirah was a diligent worker who naturally like all others have to contribute to the Sect, After visiting the Hall of Healing and the Ancestral Hall, Shiro returned back to his courtyard to take his rest. Laying inside of his bed Shiro looked at the ceiling and muttered to himself Shiro:"I expected the Martial Life World to be more exciting, but I guess this also fine for now." With that, he fell asleep what he didn''t know was that his action towards Yan Duye and Zirah would lead to a string of cruel events that would be happening in the future towards him and the Blossom Fist Sect. Inside the Quarters of the Sect Head of the Blossom Fist Sect, Zirah was seated with Sect Head Reynold having a cup of warm sweet tea. Sect Head Reynold looked at Zirah like she was his daughter with a smile full of fondness he said Sect Head Reynold:"Zirah I heard of what happened today at the Mission Hall, the boy at the position of Grandmaster at such a young age actually showed grace and virtue and even bowed to apologize, he is able to adapt and notice his mistakes and work on them, truly worthy of being a Grandmaster at such a young age." Zirah nodded enthusiastically with a hint of blush on her face, noticing this on Zirah, Reynold teased her Sect Head Reynold:"It seems you''ve taken a liking to the boy." Zirah slightly nodded her face becoming redder, Reynold was not surprised of her actions, Zirah has always been an honest child that is true to her feelings, that is why he cherished this child so much and gave her the last name Kaihua which means blossom, when he adopted her at tender age of six into the sect while traveling outside in his younger days of adventuring when Venerable Blossom Fist was still alive. Feeling that the ending of their conversation was near he looked at Zirah and shook his head slightly Sect Head Reynold:"Right Zirah, it seems the end for today is near, return to your quarters and have a good night of rest. Tomorrow I want you to invite Shiro into the Blossom Fist sect as a formal member of the Apprentice Leader rank, see what his terms are if they are too high we must sadly sever ties with him." Zirah nodded and stood up leaving for her courtyard with a blank look on her face while contemplating some things, she did not know when this boy had captured her heart, but she was not opposed to this new feeling rather than opposing it she started accepting this new feeling. Arriving at her courtyard she looked around her room, it was very girly with many cute stuffed animals and other such cute things, Reynold would always spoil her with all kinds of cute things. the things is that Reynold has had little interaction with the female gender in his younger days and mainly thinks that women like cute and small things so when designing Zirah room he made it look very cute to which Zirah thought it looks childish in contrast, but she liked the care put into the room so for that she was very thankful to her stepfather. Zirah dove into her bed and soon fell asleep, readying herself for a new day.