The north wind howls, freezing the world.
Feather-like snowflakes whirl through the sky, blanketing the earth in white.
The ancient village seems to have transformed into a ghost town, completely silent, showing no signs of life. It has been isolated from the outside world for several months, with people from nearby villages too fearful to approach.
In the distance, firecrackers are continuously exploding, heralding the arrival of New Year's Eve. Despite the chilling night, the lights of countless homes are brightly lit, celebrating the grandest festival of the human world.
On the Yellow Mud Platform of the ancient village, Xiao Chen has roused but remains motionless, quietly sensing the changes within himself. A powerful force circulates slowly within his body, as mighty as a surging river, as vast as the open sea. He feels as though he possesses limitless power.
