In the vast expanse between the Heavenly Don Empire, the Lin Empire, and the Blood Conquering Empire lay a mysterious land that served as their common boundary—the Ancestral Zone that also boundaries the enigmatic Unreturnable Forest. As its name suggested, it was a place shrouded in legend and mystery, a forest from which none who ventured in ever returned.
Countless great men, legendary heroes, and even leaders of old had attempted to unravel the secrets hidden within the depths of the Unreturnable Forest. Yet, without exception, none had returned to share their findings. It was a place where time seemed to stand still, a realm beyond the grasp of mortals.
Among the three empires, differing beliefs surrounded the forest's enigma. Some believed that the forest was the dwelling place of immortals, and those who entered were forever lost due to their audacity to trespass upon sacred grounds. Others held that the forest marked the edge of the world, a precipice from which those who entered plunged into eternal oblivion.
The truth remained elusive, veiled in the myriad of beliefs that surrounded the Unreturnable Forest. However, one fact was irrefutable—the three empires shared a common boundary with this mysterious realm, and it bore the name "Ancestral Zone."
Legends whispered that the Ancestral Zone was the birthplace of the gods and the ancestral homeland of every living thing in the world. It was a land blessed with abundant natural resources, fertile soil, pristine waters, and a climate that was both hospitable and mild. It was a place where the very essence of creation seemed to linger in the air.
None of the three empires could lay claim to the Ancestral Zone, for it was a territory that defied dominion. Even if they were to attempt to exert control over it, The other empires would attack them with everything they have.
In the ages of old, the wise emperors of the three empires had reached an accord regarding the Ancestral Zone—a treaty that had shaped the destinies of their younger generations. They had agreed that the Ancestral Zone would serve as a training ground, a place where the youth could hone their skills, forge their destinies, and make names for themselves.
The younger generations were sent to the Ancestral Zone to build cities and towns, and it was there that they waged wars against the cities of the other empires and also learnt how to manage various affairs. A decisive conflict took place every two years, and the empire with the highest victories and the lowest losses would claim dominion over the Ancestral Zone until the next decisive battle.
Within the Ancestral Zone, a unique society thrived—a society where individuals between the ages of zero to twenty-five years made their home. Anyone exceeding this age limit would be compelled to return to their respective empire, having accumulated merits and experiences that would serve them well in the future.
For the children of emperors and members of the royal families, the Ancestral Zone was not only a training ground but a battlefield where they could prove their mettle and earn their place in the annals of history. It was a realm where destinies were forged, alliances were made, and legends were born.
As the empires continued to thrive and evolve, the Ancestral Zone remained a place of mystery and opportunity—an enigmatic land that held the promise of glory for those brave enough to venture within its confines.