The wind howled through the lifeless trees as Li Wuji was taken through the gates of the infamous Black Temple; his arms were bound tightly behind his back. The rugged young man now exuded an air of cold resolve, his eyes sharp and calculating.Betrayed by his own clansmen and sentenced to a lifetime of imprisonment, Li Wuji was still digesting the brutal betrayal. The guards sneered at him as they threw him into his cell, the heavy iron door slamming shut with a deafening echo."Bastards." Li Wuji spat towards the door before his gaze swept across the dimly lit cell; his mind was already analyzing the surroundings. The cramped space and rough-hewn stone walls were the first things he noticed in the tiny space.The air in the cell was suffocating, tainted by the musty scent of mildew and decay. It was a revolting smell that reflected his dire situation, as he would have to sleep through the awful smell."To think my clansmen could be this wicked." His mind focused and his heart harden

The prisoners, who had long suffered under Bo Xi's cruel reign, watched in stunned silence as their tormentor lay defeated before them. Some looked on with disbelief, hardly daring to believe that the seemingly impervious Bo Xi had been brought to the ground.Li Wuji, his cold and vindictive nature fully unleashed, stood tall and composed, a stark contrast to the broken man on the ground. He gazed at the prisoners with a look of pride and resolve; his eyes seemingly held answers to all their troubles."This is the man that has been enslaving you," Li Wuji declared, his voice cutting through the air with power. "Either he has grown weaker or you all are simply earthworms with no means of defending yourselves."The prisoners exchanged uncertain glances, their spirits emboldened by Li Wuji's display of power and defiance. The realization that they too possessed the strength to stand against their oppressor began to seep into their weary souls."D-damn it…" Bo Xi, his face twisted in agon

As Li Wuji began to push open the doorway, the prisoners began to tremble with anticipation; their fear and anxiety were almost tangible in the atmosphere. They didn't know what was in store for them beyond this point.'Has Li Wuji actually kept his word?' Lin Feng couldn't help thinking to himself as he watched Li Wuji open the door. 'No, that can't possibly be the case; he isn't being entirely truthful with us.' The door slowly began to crack open as Li Wuji used a great deal of might to push the metal doors, which was accompanied by the cheers of the animated prisoners behind him.'This band of dim-witted fools have served their purpose thus far.' Li Wuji observed the enigmatic jubilation that was going on behind him with a blank expression. 'I may have reduced their numbers a bit too much, but I still believe they shall suffice as is.'"Behold my brothers!" LI Wuji roared with majestic valor. "Our path to freedom is before us!" The prisoners pushed aside one another as they raced

On the summit of a large mountain stood a Grand Pavilion. Its gate lay in the south, the watchtowers were to the east and west; and the main hall stood grandly to the north, towards the peak of the mountain.In the main hall, a discussion was taking place between two figures regarding a pressing issue."Lord Ba Zi, I humbly ask you to review your decree regarding the amount of jade that is to be given to you as tribute." The two figures were at the end of the main hall; one of them was standing a few meters away from a grand throne, while the other sat in silence."You dare defy my decree, Bing Cao." The man on the throne spoke in a low tone, making it difficult to hear him. However, the silence in the hall allowed Bing Cao to hear him clearly."Of course not, Lord Ba Zi; I would not dream of doing such a thing," Bing Cao had lived for over fifty years and in that time, he had learned how to calmly assess situations and adapt to changes in circumstances.So far, the situation was goin

The quiet forest enveloped the clearing in an eerie stillness, broken only by the rustling of leaves and the distant sounds of nature. 'They came at the worst time' Li Wuji remained hidden amidst the dense greenery, his gaze fixed on the lifeless body of the slain white wolf that was laying in the clearing. The White Wolf had the strength of a peak Qi shattering realm practitioner, but its physical toughness was something a Qi shattering martial artist could never compare to. One or two may not be an issue, but a whole group could overwhelm even a Sky gathering practitioner, It was no wonder Li Wuji had such a hard time despite his strength.A grim expression adorned his face as he recalled the events that transpired only a few moments before. 'If only my cultivation was a realm higher, perhaps I wouldn't be so helpless.' Not long-ago, He had seized the opportunity to ambush the unsuspecting creature, delivering a precise and fatal fist that tore through its abdomen, flawlessly blast