Xuanyuan Chronicles

1 Year Later.

In the Nexoria Empire, in the Kingdom of Verlax (Aetherian Race), a king named King Zerath, who ruled the Kingdom of Verlax, was descending the steps beside the 12 royal pillars.

King Zerath: The human race... has ruled this vast world for far too long. As a race blessed with the power of space, we must not be trampled forever by that inferior race.

12 Pillars: That's right, Your Majesty!

As King Zerath walked, the space around him cracked and shattered.

King Zerath: It's time for a massacre! And extermination of the pests in this world!

12 Pillars: As long as Your Majesty commands, we are ready to risk our lives to achieve your noble goal!

King Zerath: Excellent. In that case, our first target is to breach from the outskirts of that trash race's territory. Qianlong City is the weakest and easiest to infiltrate from. Coincidentally, there are plenty of pests there that can be used as a crystal ring farming ground, hahahaha!!! Go and prepare yourselves!

12 Pillars: Executing your command!

King Zerath: Humans... After tonight, your lives will never be peaceful again!

In Qianlong City, in the Shenyao Library.

Xuanyuan: The books here are very interesting.

Lianrou: Indeed, there are so many fairy tales here.

Haolin: Of course, this library is the main source of information in Qianlong City.

Gao Rutong: Hahaha, kids like you must read a lot, especially knowledge that might save your lives in the future.

Xuanyuan: Uncle Gao, what book is this? I don't understand it at all. There are only many numbers.

Gao Rutong: That's a mathematics book, of course you wouldn't understand. Mathematics is quite a difficult science subject.

Xuanyuan: The more difficult, the more I like it.

Gao Rutong: Honestly, I'm quite surprised that you three can read so fluently.

Lianrou: Of course, Uncle Bo'an taught us.

Gao Rutong: Bo'an? Hahaha, so you're close with him.

Haolin: Do you know him?

Gao Rutong: Of course, we are old acquaintances.

Lianrou: But Uncle Bo'an never mentioned your name.

Gao Rutong: Of course, what he's doing isn't just to help those in need, he's also trying to forget and let go of a very horrible past.

Xuanyuan: So... Uncle Bo'an went through something like that.

Gao Rutong: Of course, every adult surely experiences something like that.

Lianrou: In that case, I prefer being a child.

Haolin: But at least, through what has been experienced, that living being will gain valuable experience to keep growing.

Xuanyuan: Wow, Haolin, since when have you been this positive-minded?

Gao Rutong: Hahahaha… From the beginning I already liked your nature, boy. You think far and deep—I hope you'll be able to use your mind to help your friends in the future. (This boy seems to have a special ability in his mind, while Lianrou has a special ability in her emotions, but he... Xuanyuan has a special ability with great curiosity and loves challenges. They will become great people in the future)

Suddenly the entire Qianlong City trembled violently.

Xuanyuan: This... What's happening???

Lianrou: Is this an earthquake?

Haolin: No, this is very abnormal.

Gao Rutong: This...? Magic?

Then, above Qianlong City, a spatial crack appeared and opened a portal, from which emerged the king of the Aetherian race and his 12 pillars.

Gao Rutong quickly looked out the window.

Gao Rutong (in thought): (This is very bad! What is actually happening? Is the Aetherian race trying to wage war on the human race?) Kids, quickly get out of here.

Xuanyuan: What's happening, Uncle Gao?

Gao Rutong: No time to explain, you three quickly go to the back gate and keep going straight.

Haolin: What's really going on, Uncle Gao? That's the direction to leave Qianlong City—we can't just leave our parents.

Lianrou: That's right!

Above Qianlong City.

King Zerath: Destroy this discarded city.

Eternal Flame Pillar: Let me handle it, Your Majesty.

King Zerath: Permission granted.

Eternal Flame Pillar: Thank you, Your Majesty.

Then the Eternal Flame Pillar stepped forward a few paces and immediately released his red crystal ring.

Eternal Flame Pillar: Perish, you pests, in the eternal blaze of fire.

Then the entire sky cracked in red and emitted an extremely hot aura.

In Shenyao Library.

Gao Rutong: If you don't go now, you will all die!

Haolin's hands were trembling and cold sweat fell from his brows, eyes glistening.

Haolin: Xuanyuan, Lianrou!! Listen to Uncle Gao, let's go now!!

Xuanyuan: What are you saying? I won't leave my mom who's still in the hut near the front gate!

Haolin: They can't be saved anymore!

Xuanyuan, enraged, grabbed Haolin's collar.

Xuanyuan: What are you saying?! Even if I have to die, I won't leave the one person most precious to me in life!

Then Haolin suddenly shoved Xuanyuan back.

Haolin: Xuanyuan! Do you think your mom is the only one out there?! Do you think there isn't someone precious to me too, huh?!

Lianrou: You two... Don't fight.

Gao Rutong: If you don't leave now, you'll die!

Gao Rutong quickly pulled all three toward the back gate of Qianlong City.

Xuanyuan: What is that in the sky? So hot...

Lianrou: Ughhhhhh.

Haolin: They're the Aetherian race. In books it's written that they deeply hate the human race—are they trying to start a war?

Gao Rutong: Seems like it! Hurry!

They arrived at the back gate of Qianlong City.

Gao Rutong: Go now! Never return!

Xuanyuan: But what about my mom?

Suddenly a punch from Haolin struck Xuanyuan in the face.

Xuanyuan: Akhhhh!

Lianrou: What are you doing, Haolin?!

Haolin: Wake up, Xuanyuan! You can't do anything at all! What you can do is fulfill the hope of those precious to you by staying alive!

Xuanyuan: What do you mean, Haolin!!!

Above Qianlong City.

Eternal Flame Pillar: Flame Dimension Slash...

Crimson dimensional cracks lit up the sky of Qianlong City, then dozens of massive flaming slashes rained down, destroying part by part of Qianlong City relentlessly and madly.

Gao Rutong: Go now!!!

Xuanyuan: Moooooooom!!!!!!!!

As Xuanyuan tried to step back into Qianlong City, his hand was held by Haolin, eyes glassy and with tears.

Haolin: We have to go now. I beg you. I can't lose another precious person...

Lianrou: Foster mother!!!!

A giant flame slash headed toward them rapidly.

They were frozen in fear, unable to move, terror reflected clearly in their eyes.

Gao Rutong: Watch out!!!!

Gao Rutong released his green-colored crystal ring and immediately stood before them, shielding the three of them.

Gao Rutong: Tide Guard!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boom! Gao Rutong held the slash with all his strength to protect them.

Xuanyuan: Uncle Gao!!!!!!!!

Gao Rutong: Gooooooo!!!!!!!

Blood flowed from his mouth and eyes.

Gao Rutong: As long as the younger generation lives on, hope will always exist!!!

Haolin quickly grabbed Xuanyuan and Lianrou's hands and ran as far as possible. Gao Rutong smiled—his face showed that a mission had been completed.

Gao Rutong: Lianhua... did I do well? Cough

More and more blood flowed from his ears, eyes, nose, and mouth.

Gao Rutong: I'll hold out as long as I can to buy them time to get as far away as possible!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKHH!

But the power gap was too great—one pillar of the Verlax Kingdom was at least a Slot 5 Mage at minimum, while Gao Rutong was only a Slot 3 Mage.

Crack.

Gao Rutong: So this is the end? Lianhua... I'll see you soon...

Gao Rutong's Past Flashback.

Lianhua: Rutong, you were born with the highest physical strength among all humans.

Gao Rutong: Why are you saying that?

Lianhua: I hope you can protect me and other weak people in this world who need protection from someone.

Gao Rutong: Don't worry, I'll protect you, I promise!

10 Years Later (Flashback)

Gao Rutong: Lianhua!!!!!! Don't die! Don't leave me!!

Lianhua: Rutong... Forgive me... I can't be with you anymore to grow and develop...

Gao Rutong: No!!!!! I won't let you die!!!

Lianhua: Rutong... Help as many weak people as you can...

Gao Rutong: I can't do that, I couldn't even protect you—how can I protect others...

Lianhua: You can, Rutong... I believe in you...

Gao Rutong: Noooooooooooooooooooo!

Present Time.

Gao Rutong: Lianhua... I saved three children. Are you proud of me...?

A shadow of Lianhua appeared before Gao Rutong.

Lianhua: You did well... Rutong...

Gao Rutong: Lianhua... Hahahahaha, you're the only one who truly understands me. If you say I can do it, then I can. I'm coming to you, Lianhua!!!!!!

Gao Rutong brought out his three crystal rings—one green and two blue.

Gao Rutong: Crystal Ring Destruction Technique!!!

All three crystal rings shattered, granting him immense power to destroy the slash.

Gao Rutong: Akhhhhhhhhhh, perish with me!!!!

Boom! A massive explosion erupted at the back gate of Qianlong City.

Xuanyuan: Uncle Gao...

Haolin: Don't look back, Xuanyuan!!! We must look forward—don't disappoint their hope!!!

All three kept moving forward and didn't stop for even a moment.