Long Chen’s aura flowed within him like a raging river and circulated within him in an endless loop. As he did so, a powerful pressure roared against the world.3

Long Chen was not in the training room. Instead, he was immersed in cultivation atop a mountain peak nestled within the academy’s rear mountain range. This territory was strictly off-limits to the academy's disciples, as it neighbored the home of the rainbow cranes. Thus, the academy had sealed off this area to prevent the academy’s disciples from disturbing them.1

However, Long Chen was different. Within the academy, he was the only one liked by the rainbow cranes, so he could train here.12

As Long Chen’s aura circulated within him in an endless loop, it gradually grew gentler. The process...9