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Chen Moxuan's eyes flickered as he said, "Tiger Brother, what if I were to gather all the exceptional talents in the entire state under my control? Is there a chance we could identify those chosen by the Dominant and Ruthless Path?"
Upon hearing this, Tiger Brother's eyes lit up, clearly struck by this sudden idea. This was undoubtedly a plan! Those selected by the Dominant and Ruthless Path must possess extraordinary talent and potential. If they could gather all the geniuses in one place and observe them closely, they might just uncover their whereabouts.
Chen Moxuan's mind was made up. They needed to find the Kaitian Seal as soon as possible and then rebuild the Celestial Court!
After their discussion, Tiger Brother swiftly carried Chen Moxuan through the clouds, soon arriving at a region located south of Da Ao Kingdom. While there was no particularly powerful Mortal Empire here, a small country named Yun Yin Guo lay hidden among the mountains, resembling a paradise.
Upon reaching Yun Yin Guo, Chen Moxuan's Si Nan suddenly stabilized and pointed in a direction. It indicated a young man at the edge of a village who was drawing water. The young man wore simple cloth garments and had a handsome face, his forehead glistening with sweat as he balanced two buckets of water on his shoulders while heading home. He appeared strong and robust, far exceeding that of an ordinary child.
This left Chen Moxuan puzzled; he was searching for the Kaitian Seal, so why was Si Nan pointing at a child?
Tiger Brother suddenly laughed, "Is this broken thing malfunctioning?"
Chen Moxuan twirled the magnetic spoon twice but found it still pointing at the young man. His brow furrowed in confusion. Could it be that this seemingly ordinary child had some unknown connection to the Kaitian Seal?
"Never mind that for now," he decided. "Let's observe this young man closely to see what makes him stand out."
Tiger Brother nodded but then glanced toward the distant mountain path. "It seems this place won't remain peaceful for long. If we don't intervene, that young man is likely to meet an unfortunate end. Do you really think someone without any fortune or strength could be related to the Kaitian Seal?"
After pondering for a moment, Chen Moxuan replied, "Perhaps our arrival is his fortune."
Meanwhile, as dusk fell, the young man finished his day's work and lay down on his bed to rest.
His name was Yun Che. He grew up in a small village in Yun Yin Guo. Although life was not affluent, it was peaceful and harmonious. However, recently, Yun Che's heart was filled with worry.
Despite Yun Yin Guo being an inconspicuous little country, it lay nestled between two great empires. On one side was the Da Ao Kingdom, and on the other was the formidable Xuan Hong Empire. Recently, the situation had become increasingly tense, and the shadow of war seemed to be quietly approaching Yun Yin Guo.
Every day, Yun Che fetched water and farmed, taking care of his family. But whenever night fell and silence enveloped the village, he would gaze up at the starry sky and silently pray that this tranquil land would not be ravaged by war.
At that moment, Yun Che's mother appeared with a warm smile. Looking at him lying on the bed, she softly spoke a few comforting words. Yun Che merely nodded, indicating that he should rest. Despite the heavy worries in his heart, he tried to calm himself down, closed his eyes, and attempted to drift into sleep.
Watching him gradually fall asleep, his mother turned back to the house with a slight stumble. After a long day of fatigue, Yun Che slowly entered the realm of dreams. However, just as he was in a half-asleep state...
Ah!
A piercing scream suddenly shattered the tranquility of the night in the village. The sound was sharp and jarring, like a tear in the night sky that sent chills down one’s spine.
Yun Che jolted upright, his face pale as an ominous premonition surged within him. This area was close to the southern border, where many monsters roamed; the village often faced disturbances from these beasts. When night fell and silence reigned, those lurking deep in the mountains would stealthily emerge to prey on humans and livestock without mercy.
Yun Che tightly gripped a wooden stick by his bedside—the only weapon he had for self-defense. His heart raced as cold sweat trickled down his forehead; he silently prayed for his family's safety.
Taking a deep breath to steady his fraying nerves, he reminded himself that as the pillar of his family, he could not panic. His mother needed him now more than ever due to her weak legs.
Hastily rushing to his mother's side, he could see fear reflected in her eyes under the faint moonlight. Yet she held him tightly in her embrace and softly said, "Che'er, don't be afraid; I'm here."
Though he felt his mother's body tremble, he drew a sliver of courage from her words.
"Mother, I'm not afraid." Yun Che forced a smile, trying to comfort her.
Deep down, he knew that fear was useless. If the beasts truly intended to attack their family, the only outcome would be death; there would be no escape. This thought filled him with bitterness, but he couldn't let his mother see his despair.
Yun Che glanced around; the house appeared so dilapidated. He understood that the meager furniture and crumbling walls could never withstand an assault from the beasts.
His mother suddenly opened a hidden door beside the bed. It was the only secret place in their home, usually used for storing food and valuables.
In a hurried motion, she pressed the young Yun Che down, her eyes filled with determination and reluctance. "Che'er, no matter what happens, you must remain silent and hide until I come for you."
Her voice was low and urgent, carrying an undeniable firmness.
Yun Che was abruptly pushed by his mother and fell into the small space beneath the hidden door, surrounded by cold stone walls and a few supplies. He looked up at her, wanting to say something, but saw that she had already turned away. She quickly dragged over a worn-out box to cover the entrance, her movements swift and resolute.
A wave of intense unease surged within Yun Che. He realized that his mother was risking her life to buy him a chance at survival. Clenching the wooden stick in his hand, he silently vowed that if he survived this ordeal, he would become stronger to protect her and their home!
Just then, a loud crash echoed from above, as if the front door had been broken down. Following that were hurried and heavy footsteps that shook the entire small house.
Yun Che's heart tightened; he wanted to scream but remembered his mother's words and swallowed back his cries.
"Get out! Get out!"
The commotion above grew louder, and suddenly his mother's piercing scream shattered the night’s silence—sharp and filled with despair.
Yun Che's heart felt like it was being torn apart. Unable to hold back any longer, he sprang to his feet and pushed against the hidden door. But no matter how hard he tried, it wouldn't budge.
Just as despair consumed him and anger surged within him, a tremendous force erupted from deep inside!
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