At rush hour when the sun was reaching its zenith, in the center of a courtyard practically empty of people, a young man practiced diligently, sword in hand. In any case, that was what the many beads of sweat streaming down his face seemed to indicate.
The boy had a height slightly larger than that had by the majority of young people of the same age. His hair was gray as his eyes. The name of this boy on the threshold of his fifteenth birthday was Ku Kazu.
Despite his young age the aptitude he showed for the sword was by no means negligible and was undoubtedly the result of hard work.
"It doesn't matter if I can't break through now. I would only have to work in other areas during that time. If I don't do it with double the effort. I will triple it ! "
Although the boy's words seemed to exude unyielding motivation. The truth was that it was spoken more by the latter for the purpose of persuading himself.
Ku Kazu had worked hard every day and didn't have much leeway if he wanted to step up his efforts. Yet despite this his situation was most precarious. Although the young man belongs to the Ku clan, one of the main existences of the city. His birth and his weak aptitudes had made it a pariah
[I haven't been able to get past the 3rd level of the Physical Molding Realm in its last four years. When one must at least reach 6th level to be eligible for the Four Big Sects Recruitment Examination. If that continues in the same way. I would not be able to participate in the competition nor join Black-Sun and I'll have even less of a chance to kill that motherfucker Yang Kai.]
« Kazu ! »
As Kazu was lost in thought he saw a young boy of the same age as walk towards him. His hair, like his eyes, was black and his face was ordinary. The boy's appearance was thus very common, but it was the face Kazu preferred to see appear.
« Ku Chen. »
The city where Kazu was now was called Yellow-town. It was a remote place of lesser importance and often absent from many maps.
The place was located in a minor region called Nanwu. This region was itself under the aegis of 4 major sects called Black Sun, Purple Moon, Red Star and Crystal Palace.
Since Kazu arrived in Yellow-town six years ago. Ku Chen was the only person he could consider as a friend. This feeling was all the more reinforced as he had not abandoned him even after having in turn become the subject of bullying.
It was not uncommon for Kazu to see Ku Chen inquire about his condition.
"You practice as always, you decidedly never stop. "
" What's the matter ? "
"I knew you were going to forget it, but it's distribution day of the cultivation resources. "
Coming to the realization that he was once again so focused on his training that he forgot everything else Kazu thanked Ku Chen before heading towards the main Ku Clan building.
The two boys quickly arrived at the building, it happened to be an all white three story building. Although the building was not that imposing on a large plan. In the humble city of Yellow-town it was one of the largest structures.
When Kazu was about to enter this one, he suddenly saw a young boy come out, whom he knew all too well. He had a short stature and a tender face like that of a child that contrasted with the harsh expression the latter was trying to show.
They were paired with light colored eyes and curly brown hair. The whole set gave him a good appearance whose size was the only flaw that could be pointed out by the few who felt confident enough to do so.
The eyes of the two boys met, leaving no doubt about the animosity between them.
"Kazu? I thought I told you not to bother looking for any resources. This is too much waste for someone like you! "
"I haven't come to quarrel with you, Ku Kai. "
"The weak are not allowed to determine whether or not there is a conflict."
Kazu's eyebrows twitched violently but as he took a step forward he was pushed back heavily with a flick of the palm before being forced to step back several steps.
Despite the light stains of blood at the corners of his lips, his expression remained unfazed.
While other young people seemed to leave the building curious about the show. Ku Chen came to obstruct the two before grabbing Kazu and looking in the direction of Ku Kai.
"We're leaving, there's no point in going any further. "
Once his words said the young boy almost forcibly dragged Kazu behind him. All under the amused gaze of a crowd made up of the younger generation of the Ku clan.
Ku Kai, on the other hand, put on a satisfied look as he saw Kazu and Ku Chen walk away.
"And to think that the goddess Ling Shangyue has been promised to a person without talent."
Ku Kai's words resonated with a particularly fat boy situated not far from him.
"He must have consumed the accumulation of several lifetimes of good fortune for this. But the truth is, it's been a long time since this union was formal. Now that she has joined Crystal Palace. This arrangement no longer has any value so she didn't even bother to break it. "
Ku Kai put on a slightly annoyed face at his comrade's tirade before raising his voice.
"I already know all of this, I just didn't care about the absurdity of the spell. I'm not one of his idiotic Ling Shangyue supporters. Moi Ku Kai does not worship any woman regardless of her appearance! Don't confuse me with this Xiao Lin idiot. "
"There is only you among the younger generation still around to dare to call Xiao Lin an idiot. Still, a union between him and Ling Shangyue would have made much more sense. "
"This guy is the only reason I'm still here. Once I beat him I could join Black-Sun in peace. "
At the edge of a lake on the outskirts, Kazu, always accompanied by Ku Chen, was fuming.
"That asshole of Ku Kai!" As if my cultivation weren't already difficult enough, on top of that, this asshole is getting in the way! "
Ku Chen's face briefly took on a dark shade.
"There is no point in trying to oppose this kind of person. You will only end up hurting more. "
"... Forget about breaking through to the next level." The truth is, if I take too long to move into the realm of spiritual forming my very future may be in jeopardy. "
the realms of culture to which Kazu referred were 9 in number, divisible into 9 levels and classified in ascending order as follows.
1. Physical molding Realm
2. Spiritual forming realm
3. Spiritual realm
4. Sovereign realm
5. Earth realm
6. Heavenly realm
7. Saint realm
8. Initial Immortal Realm
9. Late Immortal Realm
"In that case Kazu, why not do like me and settle for a little quiet life. As an Essentialist you would have no difficulty in seducing mortals. I even thought about surrounding myself with a harem. "
Not even seeming to think his answerable friend's words, Kazu headed for the lake with the intention of washing himself.
"Hey, you could answer me at least. "
"Instead of telling nonsense, you should be more diligent in your practice instead. I remind you that you are only at the 4th level of physical molding. "
"I probably would if you caught up with me. "
" Motherfucker ! "
"Let's all forget that, how about going to Manager Mo's bar."
"Why do you so often insist on going there ...?"