The path of strength was never easy.
Feng Rui and Yue Lan had no home, no sect to rely on, and no family other than each other. They lived in the vast, untamed wilderness of the Douluo Continent, where danger lurked behind every shadow. Their journey over the next twelve years would shape them into something more than just warriors—it would forge an unbreakable bond between them.
From the moment Feng Rui survived his first battle, Yue Lan pushed him to his limits. His training was nothing short of brutal, designed to turn him into an unparalleled force. He ran through deep snow, carried heavy stones, and swam against fierce currents to build endurance. Every night, they sparred beneath the moonlight, with Yue Lan never holding back, forcing Feng Rui to think, react, and adapt. They meditated in ancient ruins and near sacred waterfalls, absorbing the world's natural energy, and his spirit power soared. By the time he was ten years old, he had already reached Rank 30, an achievement unheard of for his age.
At ten, their fights became real. Instead of sparring, Yue Lan took him to battle powerful soul beasts. Each opponent was stronger than the last—some faster, some larger, and some with deadly abilities. He fought shadow panthers that disappeared into darkness, fire serpents that melted boulders with a single breath, and wind wolves that moved like phantoms, testing his reflexes to the limit. Each fight left him battered and bruised, but each battle also made him stronger, faster, and smarter.
At twelve, Feng Rui encountered his first human opponent. A group of rogue soul masters had entered their territory, arrogant and cruel. They tried to steal Yue Lan's belongings, believing her to be just a beautiful young woman. That was the first time Feng Rui truly snapped. The battle was swift, ruthless. His first kill left him shaken, but Yue Lan didn't comfort him—she made him understand.
"This world is cruel," she said, her golden eyes piercing into his soul. "Hesitation leads to death. If you want to protect those you love, you must be willing to kill without regret."
That night, Feng Rui didn't sleep. He sat by the fire, staring at his blood-stained hands. But when morning came, he had changed. The hesitation was gone. He had taken his first step toward becoming a true warrior.
Over the years, Yue Lan and Feng Rui had become inseparable. They moved like a single unit, fighting side by side, understanding each other without words. But something else had begun to grow between them—something neither could ignore.
She would steal his food whenever he wasn't looking, just to see his reaction. He would pull her into the river whenever they trained near water, just to hear her rare laughter. They sat by the fire every night, talking about their dreams, their fears, and their hopes. When Feng Rui was injured, Yue Lan stayed up all night, tending to his wounds, refusing to rest until he was safe. When Yue Lan fell sick from a rare poison, Feng Rui searched for three days straight, battling dangerous beasts to find the cure. Neither of them said it out loud, but the bond between them had become deeper than mere companionship.
By the time Feng Rui turned sixteen, he was already one of the strongest spirit masters of his generation. But strength alone wasn't enough. He needed a goal, a purpose. They took over a bandit group, turning it into a secret intelligence network. Feng Rui started collecting rare cultivation techniques, amassing knowledge that even top sects didn't have. They began hunting high-ranked spirit beasts, selling valuable parts for enormous profits. Using these resources, they created a hidden underground force—one that would shake the world in the future. Feng Rui was no longer just a warrior—he was becoming a ruler.
One night, just before Feng Rui's eighteenth birthday, Yue Lan and he sat atop a mountain, overlooking the vast lands they had traveled. The stars stretched endlessly above them, a silent witness to their journey. Yue Lan, usually so composed, seemed different. She looked at him with an unreadable expression, golden eyes reflecting the firelight.
"You've grown so much, Rui."
Feng Rui chuckled, leaning back on his elbows. "Was there ever any doubt?"
She didn't laugh. Instead, she hesitated before whispering, "You'll leave soon, won't you?"
He stiffened. She was right. He had reached a point where staying hidden wasn't an option anymore. If he wanted to change the world, he had to step into it.
"…Yes," he admitted softly.
For a long moment, neither of them spoke. The weight of their shared years hung between them.
Then, Yue Lan did something she had never done before—she leaned in, closing the distance between them.
"I don't want you to go without knowing something."
Her voice was barely above a whisper, but it sent shivers down Feng Rui's spine.
Then, she kissed him.
It was slow, deliberate—filled with years of trust, longing, and an emotion neither had dared to name before.
Feng Rui froze at first, but then he responded, pulling her closer, feeling the warmth of her body against his.
They had spent years together, battling, training, and surviving. And now, in this quiet moment, they finally let go of everything they had held back.
Under the vast sky, they became one.
Feng Rui had been preparing to leave when it happened.
Ding!
[ Pregnancy Detected! ]
[ Congratulations! Yue Lan is carrying your first child! ]
[ Super Reward Activated! ]
[ +20 Spirit Ranks! ]
[ Ancient Dragon Physique – Grants Near-Immortality and Explosive Growth! ]
[ Dragon Emperor's Will – Instinctively Commands Respect from All Beings! ]
[ Exclusive Divine Skill: Absolute Domination – Can Cripple an
Opponent's Bloodline at Will! ]
Feng Rui's heart stopped.
He turned to Yue Lan, who was already waiting for him.
She smiled softly. "Looks like I won't be alone after all."
Feng Rui clenched his fists. The decision was already made.
He was eighteen years old now. Stronger than ever. And now… he had even more reason to become unstoppable.
For his family.
For his unborn child.
For the empire he was about to build.
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