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RD - 010 - An Unfortunate Encounter
Sera woke slowly, eyes blurred from dizziness. She propped herself up, leaning against a nearby wall, only to see her surroundings much too quiet. In fact, she felt the silence hanging over her to be much too eerie. It was only then that she remembered the reason she had lost consciousness.I need to get out of here and fast!She rose to her feet in a single leap, scanning her surroundings with her eyes, yet there were no traces of the Dustborn tha...
082 - Heartfelt Matters
First- Previous- NextWith Yao Ruolan’s senior brother out of immediate danger, Qin Yun brought the two of them to a rock formation he had found some time earlier if only to stay out of the harsh sun, giving the man a chance to recover. However, this brought them further from their destination."Shouldn't we try to reach the city?" Yao Ruolan asked, her senior brother's cold hand resting on hers as they rested beneath a small ston...
081 - A Favour Worth Remembering
First- Previous- NextGuilt arose in the depths of Yao Ruolan’s heart as they left a stranger to fend for himself against the foe they couldn't contend with. Rationally speaking, she knew this was their best chance of survival, considering her senior brother had already been injured in the ambush they had encountered as he protected them both.Yet she couldn't shake the thought that this was wrong. She looked upon the two men beside her, ...
080 - To Face the Tide
First- Previous- NextThere was no explosion of sounds or rain of dirt. In fact, the world remained silent as Qin Yun's fist collided with the hard surface and broke through it as if it wasn't even there, displacing all that mass without much effort; only a hole big enough for his arm remained.Qin Yun's pupils dilated at the sight, feeling the surrounding space twist as if to accommodate the force of his blow without the world being su...
079 - The End of an Era
First- Previous- NextLightning fell, bathing the darkness, created by thick black clouds that blotted out the sun, in its glow before striking the ground that hid Qin Yun in its embrace, bypassing the natural formation as if its existence was meaningless.Stone shards chipped off the boulder as its exterior was charred by this conduit of energy before being blasted apart as it couldn't resist its might, shattering into countless pieces as the ...
078 - Unexpected Consequences
First- Previous- NextQin Yun had rushed westward for more than a week, avoiding human settlement even as they became scarcer. He traversed through many mortal nations, isolated from each other by the verdant ocean surrounding them.This was a land of survival of the fittest, where humans weren't kings, and only the most adaptable could reign. Unlike Jin City, which was under the protection of the city lord and the various cultivator clans, the...
077 - An Arrow in the Dark
First- Previous- NextQin Yun's grip was firm around the man's throat, squeezing just enough to stop him from struggling without him having to lose consciousness. If anything, this only prolonged the man's suffering as his lungs burned from the lack of oxygen. The man's skin turned pale due to the lack of blood flow. His fingers wished to dig into Qin Yun's hand, yet they only met cold, hard metal.Qin Yun looked upon the man wi...
076 - Exodus in the Night
First- Previous- Next“I swear... What do they expect me to do about this?" Qin Meihui mumbled as she walked the streets of the Qin clan towards her domicile. "No matter how often they ask, it won't change anything. If they want to fix this, they shouldn't have forced him out in the first place..."She sighed as she passed the threshold of her own house, nodding to the servants who welcomed her back. She had just returned from...
RD - 009 - Reaping the Rewards
“You monster,” the large man said, struggling to speak as blood overflowed from his mouth. “Who the hell are you?”"Now, you choose to ask?" Ning Shan said dismissively as he stood over the man, watching the last ember of life depart him, a look of peaceful indifference on his face. "Maybe in your next life, you'd choose better than to antagonize someone you shouldn't have."Yet, Ning Shan's words fell on deaf ea...
075 - Unknown Intentions
First- Previous- NextMetal hammering sounds echoed within a lush courtyard filled with countless exotic plants, which spewed a thick qi-filled mist that lingered around a large workshop. Within was Qin Yun, deeply focused on his current task, engraving obscure symbols upon a small orange glowing monster core. To his side was Lian Huiling, slowly sipping a cup of tea as she watched him work.“You know, I’ve always wanted to ask. What are those ...
RD - 008 - First Blood
Turning back the clock, Ning Shan found himself looking out of a window on the second floor of a dilapidated building. What he saw left him slightly perplexed and apprehensive. The group of five on the ground were clearly humanoid, yet their attires were peculiar, to say the least. He now truly felt like a stranger in a foreign land.Still, he was unsure of how to proceed next. Should he help them or leave them to their fate? For one, the creature...
074 - A Gruesome End
First- Previous- NextQin Yun slowly went about his work, closing every possible entrance to this room while carving runes mid-air using his intent, which inevitably gave him a headache. However, as he took necessary breaks between them, it was manageable.Once done, he sat near the bed, observing the man lying on it. A slight smile crept on his lips as he saw the pitiful state the man was in. Usually, he would never have taken pleasure in a man...
RD - 007 - Desperate Last Stand
Contrary to her expectations, Sera couldn't help but think that things had been much too quiet. The government had labelled this a danger zone, yet all they encountered until now were mostly harmless, low-level Dustborne—hardly enough to threaten them.“Sera! Stop wasting time and get down here!” her boss said, bringing her back to reality.Reluctantly, she leapt from her vantage point, falling over twenty metres, yet landed gracefully as...
RD - 006 - Rising Premonition
“Boss... Should we really delve so deep into this place? It was abandoned for a reason!”The voice was feminine in nature, yet none of her features could be seen below the thick clothes she wore, similar to those of her comrades. The mask covering her face also muffled it.A large man with shoulders twice as wide as hers turned to face her. His presence was oppressive, and his tone reflected that.“That’s exactly why we are here,” he said,...
RD - 005 - A Most Peculiar Sight
Ning Shan emerged from a corridor of darkness as he stepped into the light—or at least, that was what he expected. Instead, what he found was another form of darkness. As night hung over the world, only the slight light of the stars illuminated his surroundings.All around him was the wreckage of what he assumed was a man-made structure, composed of steel and glass—an immense amount of both, while he stood on top of it. In fact, this structure...
RD - 004 - The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Unlike their grotesque appearances, those wolf-like creatures were much more manageable than Ning Shan expected. If anything, they were somehow disappointing, much less dangerous than the previous spider.As soon as they saw him, one wolf leapt at him, baring its sharp fangs in an effort to feast on Ning Shan's flesh, while the other sought to circle him, attacking him from the side.Ning Shan sidestepped the first metallic wolf's attack on...
073 - A Stroll in the Dead of Night
First- Previous- Next“My lord, we’ve just received news that the target has recently left the city...”A man wearing an all-black outfit, his features hidden beneath a mask, was kneeling before another man. His back was soaked in sweat, and his body trembled slightly as he could feel the heavy tension and slight murderous intent that permeated the atmosphere. Fortunately for the man in black, his lord could control his anger and merely sighe...
072 - Departure
First- Previous- Next“How would you even know?” Yun Jingfei’s voice was laced with so much skepticism that Qin Yun couldn’t help but show a helpless smile.“Feng Xia’s reaction is the best confirmation you can hope for. It’s easy for spirits to recognize one another. The best way to describe it would be something akin to resonance. I’m sure your master feels something similar,” Qin Yun replied.“By the way, what's with Feng ...
071 - Birds of a Feather
First- Previous- NextQin Yun's voice echoed off the plaza's stones, and silence reigned momentarily. Everyone held their breaths, wondering who would show up, yet no one rose to claim attendance. Qin Yun just looked upwards and sighed before turning to the woman in red."I've just realized I never asked you your name." Qin Yun asked, completely ignoring the tense atmosphere and the mocking gazes thrown his way. "I suspect I...
RD - 003 - The Price of Power
Beginning Evolutionary Protocol...Ning Shan's eyes widened as he read those words. He felt an intense heat propagate within his body as the red dust burrowed into his skin. He saw the red crystal burst into countless tiny particles as it impacted his flesh, covering his entire body and seeking any entryway into his being, whether it was orally or even through his pores.Altering Subject’s Genome...He felt his body start to break down as his ...
RD - 002 - The Dawn of Evolution
Ning Shan frowned as he looked upon the deformed creature towering over him. It was over three meters tall and had eight long and narrow limbs that pierced the sturdy metallic floor of this room, leaving deep but narrow holes.Countless fangs sprouted near its mouth, coated in a green liquid that dripped onto the floor, corroding it with a mere touch. Every time it moved, the floor creaked and bent under its weight, partially due to its size but a...
RD - 001 - ARK System Installation
Is this considered the Upper Realm? If so, I’m not impressed.The last thing Ning Shan remembered was Heavenly Tribulation striking him as he sought to reach ascension. Yet now, all he saw was an ocean of darkness as far as the eye could see. His whole surroundings were painted with a black so devoid of light that he wondered if he had lost his sight during his struggle against the World's Will.He closed his eyes—seeing no difference—bef...
Announcement
It's been more than two months since I started releasing Rise of a Planeswalker, and I couldn't be more grateful for the support I received. I didn't expect so many of you would decide to spend your money to follow what I write. Thank You.Still, in retrospect, this has been far from perfect. In fact, looking back, I can't help but be disappointed by my writing. If I could go back and do it again, I would have done things different...
070 - Predestined Parting
First- Previous- NextDark clouds covered the stars as lightning crackled and fell, splitting the dark sky in two through a ray of white. Yun Jingfei felt it fall on her head, breaking apart the flame that engulfed her body. The mass of energy travelled through her qi channels, extinguishing the blaze raging within, but its rampage was just as devastating.She felt them collapse under the strain, shattering apart as if tubes of glass, and those sha...
069 - Memories of a Fateful Day
First- Previous- Next“I know you don't resent her," Qin Yun said, his voice softening somewhat as he addressed his wife, "but some things need to be said. She hasn't seen you at your worst, so how could she even understand what you went through. After all, not even I know the full extent."The woman in red lowered her gaze, too ashamed to look at Yun Jingfei. There was a flash of resentment in her eyes, but it soon faded, rep...
068 - Tears Before the Blaze
First- Previous- NextWings of flames lingered over the city as waves of power and heat crashed against the surface of the formation dome, making it shimmer. All those below felt her oppressiveness. They were unable to raise their heads, much less look at it. They could only bow down before this blazing light, fighting against the darkness. Fortunately, the formation remained strong, dispersing most of it against its surface, protecting all those ...
067 - Wings of Flames
First- Previous- NextCurious onlookers crowded around the luxurious carriage pulled by two ferocious beasts as they sought to discover who would emerge from it. Given the emblem on its side, many wondered who from the City Lord's Mansion would bother to come to this monthly auction, while others speculated on the treasures that attracted them here.Still, none dared come too close, fearing those beasts would rip them apart with their sharp cla...
066 - A Task Unforgotten
First- Previous- NextThe sun rose on another new day as Qin Yun lay in bed, deep in thought. Somehow, he had difficulty adjusting to life within the Sun Clan. For one, the room he had been granted was much too luxurious for his taste. He couldn't help but question their motives for doing so.Trying to put it out of his mind, Qin Yun took out a small orb from his black box. Since the incident days prior, this was the first time he had the oppor...
065 - Shattered Formation
First- Previous- NextThree mask-wearing individuals stood before the threshold of a formation. It shimmered with power as a man placed his hands on its surface, repelling it. Then, with an excruciating slowness, the man’s fingers dug into the boundary, creating countless cracks on its surface as the formation failed to defend against this intruder.The barrier pulsed faster as countless runes appeared on the ground, yet the man's hand couldn...
064 - Hidden in the Mist
First- Previous- Next“Those fools... why can't they just follow simple instructions," a bulky man murmured as he stood in the centre of a torch formation, frustration apparent in his eyes.His gaze darted all around, yet all he saw was an ocean of purple without end. He stood motionless, seeking to locate his subordinate with his ears, yet the purple mist seemed to obfuscate the direction from which howls of anguish emanated.“You’ll ...
