Chapter 1: The Forgotten Era of Primodia
The world of Primodia had once been a place of serenity and balance, where the elemental forces of nature and the celestial energies were woven together in a delicate tapestry of harmony. The ancient world was a place of unimaginable beauty, where vast forests reached to the skies, and seas glittered under the sun's embrace. The primordial power flowed freely, sustaining all life.
The Dawn of the Nine Clans
In those early days, when the world was still young, the Creators—mysterious beings born from the very fabric of the cosmos—emerged. They shaped the land with their hands, crafting mountains, rivers, and the very essence of life itself. From their boundless power, they forged nine Primordial Bone Essences, each imbued with a portion of their immense strength. These bones held the key to the universe's creation, capable of bending the laws of existence.
The nine beings chosen to wield these bones were each given dominion over an aspect of the world—earth, fire, water, air, death, life, light, darkness, and time. They became the Nine Sovereigns, founders of the ancient clans. The power of these Bone Essences allowed them to transcend mortality, shaping the course of history and ruling over all of Primodia with wisdom and strength.
Each clan grew in power, and their members became exalted beings, revered by mortals. But even in such greatness, a shadow loomed. Greed, the most corrupting of forces, began to creep into the hearts of the Sovereigns. They began to covet the power of their fellow clans, seeing it as the ultimate tool for domination.
What followed was a cataclysmic war of betrayal, a violent struggle for control of the Primordial Bone Essences. The war ravaged the land, leaving vast regions barren and turning mighty cities into crumbled ruins. The Nine Sovereigns fought to the death, and in the final moments of the conflict, in an act of desperation, the nine bones were shattered. Each fragment was hidden deep within the ancient clans, scattered across the farthest reaches of Primodia.
To preserve the world from further destruction, the survivors sealed their lands and withdrew from the larger world. The memory of the great battle, and of the power of the Primordial Bones, faded into myth.
The State of Primodia Now
Millennia passed, and Primodia transformed. The once-great clans, now diminished and fractured, kept their secrets hidden, and the world had all but forgotten the true origin of its powers. Fen Clan, once the mightiest of them all, had crumbled into irrelevance. No longer did the Fen stand as giants among men; their great legacy was reduced to whispered tales and faded ruins.
Though the clans had lost their former glory, the world still trembled at the lingering power of the Primordial Bone Essences. Whispers of a shadow rising from the east—Tian Luo, a dark figure who sought to gather the shards of the Primordial Bones—began to spread. His intentions were clear: to unite the fragments and claim the ultimate power of the Primordial Bone for himself.
With his ambition came the threat of annihilation.
Introducing Fen Tian
In the quiet, isolated village of Azure Hollow, nestled deep within the ancient lands of the Fen Clan, the last heir of the once-great clan, Fen Tian, lived a quiet existence. The village, hidden from the turmoil of the world beyond, remained a peaceful sanctuary, untouched by the corruption and war that plagued the outside world. Yet, despite the serenity of Azure Hollow, a heavy atmosphere hung in the air, as if the land itself was holding its breath.
Fen Tian was a striking figure, tall and lean, with the strength of a warrior carved from years of discipline and training. His black hair, messy yet purposeful, framed a face that bore the weight of countless expectations. His eyes, however, were not the eyes of someone burdened by the past. They glowed with determination, a burning desire to restore his clan to its former glory.
Raised by his grandfather, the last elder of the Fen Clan, Fen Tian had been trained in the martial arts of his ancestors. Every day, he practiced alone in the fields, honing his skills with his sword and his mind, striving to reach the heights once attained by his forefathers. But his training was not just physical. He spent countless hours studying the ancient texts passed down through generations, searching for clues about the Primordial Bone—and the mysterious disappearance of the Fen Clan's most treasured relic: a Primordial Bone Fragment.
His father, a once-renowned martial artist, had been killed by an unknown force, leaving behind only questions. His mother had vanished, and the secrets of the clan's fall were lost to time. Fen Tian was the last hope, but the weight of his lineage pressed heavily on him.
Fen Tian's Life in Azure Hollow
As the sun rose over Azure Hollow, the world outside was a peaceful scene. The golden light spread over the hills, casting long shadows over the small houses and the lush greenery that surrounded the village. The quiet murmur of the river that ran through the valley was the only sound that broke the tranquility.
Yet beneath the surface, there was an undercurrent of unrest. The villagers whispered about the future of the Fen Clan, about the Primordial Bone, and about Fen Tian. They spoke of him with a mixture of hope and fear, for he was both the last descendant of the great Fen Clan and the potential savior of the village.
Fen Tian stood on the edge of the village, gazing out at the horizon. The dense forest stretched before him, and beyond that, the untamed wilds of Primodia. It was in those wilds that the answers he sought lay hidden, waiting for him to find them. But he knew he could not face the challenges ahead alone.
The Primordial Bone Fragment that had been passed down through his family's bloodline was more than just a relic. It was a key—a key that could unlock the mysteries of the ancient world and grant power beyond comprehension.
But with that power came great danger. As he stood there, Fen Tian felt a shift in the air. Something was coming. The winds carried whispers of a growing darkness, of a shadow that sought to consume all that stood in its path.
Hints of the Dark Future
Far from the tranquil village, deep in the heart of Primodia, the forces of Tian Luo were stirring. His agents, scattered across the land, had begun to converge, seeking the Primordial Bone Essences with ruthless efficiency. Tian Luo was a man of boundless ambition, and his hunger for power would stop at nothing to bring all the shards together.
As Fen Tian turned away from the horizon, the first inkling of the great journey that awaited him began to take shape in his heart. His destiny was no longer just about restoring his clan's glory—it was about preventing the world from descending into chaos.