14 The girl that became a Shadow (2/2)

The reason was quite simple, being in such a place only creates more jealousy from those around you leading to them stepping on you when you fall, it did happen many times too.

Many promising youths who had great achievements were met with a tough opponent and were injured heavily, afterward those around did not pay that person any attention, others mocked while others resorted to violence.

A person of great strength can be admired but also be someone to envy, when they become useless it doesn't mean their deeds will be remembered, because in reality they are no longer useful to others.

Human nature can often be like that in the martial arts world, it's survival of the fittest, a cruel environment full of danger.

By the age of 17 the young girl had grew more powerful, she grew proficient her martial techniques she had managed to acquire with her own hard work.

Her nature was still quiet, rarely speaking however her beauty began to show with her growth so she had to cover her face and wear loose fitting black robes.

Her nature was like that of a shadow, wherever she appeared nobody seemed to notice her existence, she followed behind others and quietly supported them if she was part of a group.

Whatever rewards she took were neither too little or large, she made no friends during the years but she also rarely made enemies.

Despite her efforts to go unnoticed, during exploring an experts tomb she was spotted using light attribute spirit energy by the sect leader who wished to recruit her into the Holy Sect.

At first she would have strongly declined but up against a large sect and the chance to gain a powerful backing she considered it.

Testing her talent the sect master became her personal teacher, giving her the opportunity to be the next sect master in the future if she proves herself.

Acquiring a new name she became the successor to the leader of the holy sect, she had access to a great deal of martial arts manuals, resources and information.

As time passed she got even more powerful, no longer a shadow but a bright figure for all to see.

Her master not only treated her as a student but like a daughter leading to the girl becoming more open to others and talkative.

However being in such a situation where she was treated well, protected and given everything she needed only served to weaken vigilence and suspicion towards others.

Finally having somewhere to call home, she was eventually sacrificed for the sake of others and fell into a trap leading to her death all alone.