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162 - Last Remains Trapped on the Page

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Qin Yun sat on the ground, book in hand, as all around him, massive pieces of purplish grey flesh wriggled and sublimated into a fog, only to quickly reform again, awaiting more to join the...

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161 - Strange Cultivation Method

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As soon as Qin Yun left the barrier, a flexible limb came swinging his way like a whip, rushing through the air as it produced a loud shrill. He tilted to the side, avoiding the blow w...

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160 - The Cost of War

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Once all the Corruption had been filtered, Qin Yun rose to his feet and approached the barrier once again. He peered into the flailing creature's eyes. They were devoid of any light, ju...

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159 - Glimpse of a Path Forward

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The words were but a garbled mess of indistinct sounds. The creature’s wobbly arms flailed around as if trying to convey something, yet Qin Yun noticed some peculiar points he couldn’t...

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158 - A Taste of Ancient Corruption

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The world opened up to a peculiar sight. Beyond those wooden doors was the outside world, yet it differed much from the Western Domain. It felt like an alien world, filled with exotic flo...

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157 - The True Shape of the World

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The corridor seemed to stretch onto eternity, yet Qin Yun knew this was just an illusion from the reflected light against the polished stone. He couldn't see far in front of him as the light ...

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156 - Stranded Outside the Bounds

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Qin Yun gasped as he opened his eyes. Added to the ache of his body, he felt a splitting headache as two new sets of memories streamed into his mind simultaneously. He took a few moment...

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155 - The Two that Became One

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An explosion rang over the battlefield. Shrapnel flew everywhere, impaling soldiers left and right. Flames burst from the soil alongside a shower of dirt, only to fall back down like rain.

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154 - Unseen Connections

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“Sister? What happened? Are you alright?”

Yun Jingfei had just awoken from her meditation, but somehow, her emotions were out of control, something that had never happened before...

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153 - An Incomprehensible Rupture

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“That shouldn’t be possible!” Qin Yun screamed at the sky. “We’re already so far from the Well of Souls. How could it possibly have the strength to manifest itself here?”

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152 - The Struggles of a Dying World

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“This world is doomed... isn't it?"

Qin Yun sat at the edge of the world, watching this miniature sun slowly descend into the darkness. He bore witness to what he feared most, a des...

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151 - To Stand at World's End

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Qin Yun stood at the edge of the precipice. All he saw was a sheer drop into a dark abyss. What remained of the river tumbled down without end. There wasn’t even any sound of it hitting ...

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150 - An Ancient River's Dying Throes

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It took another full day for the Exiles to reach a consensus. From what Qin Yun could piece together from what he was told, his offer had created a three-way divide within the tribe. A non...

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149 - The Oncoming Dread

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“Grandpa! Are you really going to trust an Avaad?”

Qin Yun couldn't comprehend what made her so mad. While he understood the friction between their two races, this was much more ...

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148 - The Heavens' Grand Design

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“Why do you have this?” the old man asked.

There was a deep frown on his face, filled with doubts and uncertainty. Never had he expected to witness this symbol after so long, much le...

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147 - Personification of a Myth

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“What would you even know, youngster? You weren’t even born when I watched many of our tribes being cut down like insects while you bask in the protection of this biased world. How muc...

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146 - Speaking Nothing But the Truth

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Despite the amiable words that had been spoken, Qin Yun didn't relax a bit, for the pressure emitting from the old man's body hadn't diminished in any way. It wasn't the strong coercion of ...

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043 - Straying Away from the Pack

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“I oppose this!” Celena snapped as she rose.

The motion propelled her simple wooden chair slightly backwards. It tumbled a few times, creating a muffled noise before landing on its side. Still, none of them paid any attention as their gazes were fixed on...

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001 - Death to All Birds!

Preface: So I was bored today, and decided to try something new. Unlike all my other series, I haven't really dabbled in first person story telling so I would like your input on this matter. I'd like to know if my character's thought comes of as too jarring and I should roll it back a little. I also wanted to write about a non-human character for once. Come out of my comfort zone, if you will. It's also LitRPG, something that many people like, yet I've also never dabbled in it, ex...

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145 - A Position of Strength

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Without bothering to address their stares, Qin Yun rose to his feet and took out a knife. He plunged it into his forearm, being sure to leave a long, bleeding gash. Blood splattered ever...

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042 - A Flavourless Meal

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Ethan had returned to his tent alongside Theo. They both poured over the map as he had done countless times before. By now, he had almost committed it to heart, yet he still...

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144 - All In on a Bet

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Qin Yun felt a wave of relief wash over him. While he had fared just fine with only one arm, as he had his mechanical one to rely on, he couldn’t be more satisfied to finally have th...

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143 - Pushing One's Luck

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“What are you thinking?" Kerak asked, noticing the devious expression on Qin Yun's face. Qin Yun's gaze was locked downward onto Ressa's unconscious body, and Kerak couldn't help but feel a s...

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142 - Ressa, the Desert's Prodigy

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“Ressa? Is that you?” the young man stuttered, slightly letting go of his grip over the young woman’s arms. However, he still stood over her, bracing her against the ground.

S...

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141 - A Storm on the Canopy

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While keeping his gaze up, Qin Yun took a few steps backwards before bending down and retrieving the arrow deeply embedded into the ground. He then raised it to his eyes and noticed that the...

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041 - News From the Front

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In the first hours of the morning, Ethan awoke. And yet, he didn't feel the slightest bit refreshed. The night had been cold, and he had felt the wind strike against th...

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140 - A Single Sword Against the Hordes

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“What kind of bird is this?" the young man exclaimed, holding his weapon tightly. "Is it even a bird?"

"Now that's the interesting thing," Qin Yun began, feeling slightly amused by t...

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040 - The First Night

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The convoy had come to a halt, at least for today. While most labourers were busy raising tents and starting fires, Ethan's own had already been erected. He stood within, ...

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139 - A Mirror of the Past

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Despite Qin Yun's insistence, he held his weapon tight, frowning as he tried to peer through the scattered thick bushes. They obfuscated most of his line of sight, yet he could feel movemen...

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039 - The Long March

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The convoy ran through the Capital to the admiration of many. The Academy’s colours were prominently displayed on their clothes. Even Ethan had been granted new ones i...

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