In a distant land, martial arts dominate the world. People cultivate their martial spirits to gain immense power, vying for honor and status. In this realm, martial spirits are seen as mysterious forces, with only a select few able to awaken and become strong.
Qingyun Village, serene and beautiful, is embraced by green mountains and flowing streams, resembling a paradise on earth. The people here have passed down tales of martial spirits for generations, eagerly awaiting the arrival of every newborn. The birth of Lin Feng captured the attention of the village elders. On that bright day, the village elders gathered, excitedly discussing the event.
"I heard the child's cry was like a bell; he must be a heavenly genius!"
"Indeed, I've never seen such a remarkable event! This kid will surely be extraordinary!"
Lin Feng's cries echoed through the village, a sound like celestial music, imbued with unusual power. The elders exchanged smiles, filled with hope for the future. They came to congratulate Lin Feng's parents, their faces beaming with pride and joy.
As the years passed, Lin Feng grew up in the village. By the time he reached seven, he was ready for the awakening ceremony of his martial spirit. That day was sunny, and the villagers gathered in the square, eager to witness the awakening of each child's martial spirit.
Lin Feng stood at the forefront, filled with anticipation and nervousness, his palms sweaty and his face glowing with excitement. As the ceremony began, the village chief placed a radiant stone in Lin Feng's hands.
"Martial Spirit, awaken!" the chief's voice resounded in the air.
In an instant, Lin Feng was enveloped in a blue light, as if the very heavens were shaking because of him. His martial spirit, a rare water-element spirit called "Blue Wave," was said to command the power of water.
"Wow! This kid is incredible! Truly a heavenly genius!" The villagers cheered, their faces filled with surprise and admiration. Lin Feng felt the gaze of those around him, pride swelling within him, as if he were the happiest person in the world.
From that day on, Lin Feng was hailed as the "Heavenly Genius" of the village. He displayed extraordinary talent in cultivation, mastering powerful skills at a young age. His figure was like an eagle soaring in the training grounds, often drawing admiration and followings from the village children.
"Lin Feng, you're amazing! Can you teach me?" his friend Alian often asked, filled with hope.
"Of course! Let's practice together!" Lin Feng responded with a smile, always eager to share his skills.
However, this brilliant period did not last long. Just as he was about to reach the pinnacle of his life, fate played a cruel trick on him. During a routine training session, Lin Feng was focused on practicing skills with Alian when he suddenly felt an unusual turbulence within his martial spirit.
"Lin Feng, be careful!" Alian shouted, but it was too late.
Lin Feng felt a powerful tearing sensation rising from his core, as if something was struggling within him. The light of his martial spirit faded instantly, the blue glow turning into nothingness, and the air around him seemed to freeze in that moment. His body trembled involuntarily, and the world around him began to blur.
"What's happening?" Lin Feng's heart raced with fear. He tried desperately to control the turbulence within him but found himself utterly powerless. With a low, thunderous roar, a jarring sound erupted from his martial spirit, followed by a tremendous backlash that violently struck at his soul.
"Ah!" Lin Feng cried out in agony, feeling as though his very essence was being torn apart, his body struck by an unstoppable force. In that instant, he vividly sensed that all his power and talent had been drained away, disappearing into nothingness.
When Lin Feng regained consciousness, he found himself on the ground, surrounded by Alian and the villagers, their faces filled with shock and unease. The once brilliant Blue Wave martial spirit had vanished without a trace, and he could no longer feel that immense power within himself.
"How could this happen? I was a heavenly genius! How did I become worthless?" Lin Feng felt a profound sense of anger and injustice. He could not understand why he had to face such unfairness, and tears welled silently in his heart.
"I was once so radiant. How did I fall to such depths?" He felt as if his heart had died, as though the harsh reality had shattered him completely. Despair washed over him, and he thought, was I destined to be mocked and forgotten by others?
One day, Lin Feng overheard some villagers whispering at the village entrance, "Lin Feng used to be a heavenly genius; now he's utterly useless." Their mockery pierced his heart like daggers, turning his once-glorious past into a haunting memory of despair.
"I will find my martial spirit again!" he vowed silently, determined not to give up despite the thorny path ahead. Lin Feng resolved not to dwell in sorrow, but to stand up and prove himself.
"I refuse to be the laughingstock of others! Absolutely not!" he shouted within, still filled with fear, but he realized he could not simply give in. He needed to fight to reclaim who he once was, to break the chains of destiny and seek the path back to the pinnacle.