Chapter 1 – Arrival of the Dragon (1/2)

Ch 1 – Arrival of the Dragon

There are four major forces within the country of Tenglong that’s spread throughout the land. Although there were constant conflicts with each other, it never came to a full out war.

In a region to the West, there was a religion. The name itself sounded like a righteous religion but it was actually an evil religion called the Ming Sect. According to legend, this religion started in the early Ming Dynasty and was originally a righteous religion. Ming Sect started as a righteous sect by righteous people but due to the passage of time, it gradually transformed. They lost their just cause and became a despised sect by others. Amongst the four major forces, Ming Sect happened to be the most powerful. They were in charge of the country’s underground world and had a hand in many different industries. Even within key government officials, there would be Ming Sect members.

The second major force was located in the south, named the “Martial Sect”. Members of this sect were all famous for their ancient clans with a long history of martial arts. Through the history of time, they somehow gathered together with Shangguan family as the master. The Shangguan family brought together all the separate martial clans and formed the famous group “Martial Sect”. Of the Shangguan family, Xi Hong was the leader for daily affairs. The Martial Sect was in charge of Tenglong country’s military affairs and their influence was something to behold.

The third major force was called the “Celestial Court.” This group was made up of arrogant people who had an unyielding faith in their diverse training abilities. Supporting this group was a person named Shangguan Rong whom had attained the peak of the martial arts realm. Celestial Court commanded multiple prominent sects such as Wu Dang, Kun Lun, Emei etc. (famous Sects in many Wuxia novels)Celestial Court also had an enigmatic relationship with a mysterious security force that protected the country of Tenglong.

The last great power was actually a family. This family resided on top of a mountain in the eastern part of Tenglong. This ancient Lei family inherited the teachings of their ancestors and continued to increase their family’s influence. This family was really popular in Tenglong and had also become a commercial powerhouse. Although there were less than 100 people in the family, their connections to the outside world was shocking to the extreme. The Lei family resides on a mountain with established factories and processing plants. The entire Lei family all lived within this mountain and people would describe it as its own small kingdom

The master of the Lei family, Lei Yun Tian had two sons: The eldest son was named Lei Long and the second son was named Lei Yu. Lei Yu’s origin is a mystery and full of unknowns.

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Inside the Lei’s family great hall.

“He doesn’t have the family brand (tattoo) so there’s no possibility of practicing the family’s martial arts!” A white-haired old man said in a cold tone.

Looking at his right arm, a light gradually receded and didn’t leave any impressions. This little boy himself was puzzled.

Once the old man concluded his announcement, the entire hall went up into a sudden commotion. Outbursts of disdain and ridicule followed one after another.

“Ha ha, this is the clan master’s son? He doesn’t even have the family’s brand?”

“I don’t think he’s really that person’s child!”

“Probably a bastard child, posing as the son of the master!”

“Bastard!”

“Vile spawn!”

The little boy covered his head, turned and ran out of the great hall into the garden screaming hysterically: “Why?! Why don’t I have the family brand? Why?!”

Screaming at the sky: “I’m not a bastard! I’m not! Why?!”

Inside the great hall, a middle-aged man about forty years old had a very ugly expression on his face. Beside him, the white-haired old man who originally made the announcement gently patted his shoulder, “I had advised you early on, but you…”

After a sigh, the middle-aged man announced: “The baptism ceremony has concluded, time to disperse.” After finishing the announcement, the middle-aged man sat down in a chair with an exhausted look.

Lei Yu previously heard from his Uncle Liu mention he came to the Lei family when he was around 1 years old. He was left behind at the main gate by a woman whom was never seen again.

Lei Yu rushed towards Uncle Liu as he entered the doorway. “Uncle Liu, what did my father say?”

“Well… child, you should leave this place.” Uncle Liu reluctantly shook his head. Uncle Liu had watched this child grow up so he naturally had deep feelings for him. But after this incident, there’s nothing he can change or assist him with.

Lei Yu sat back on his bed in a depressed state. Uncle Liu’s words were clear, his father doesn’t want him to stay in the family. Was it just solely because he didn’t have the family’s brand? No! Lei Yu refused to believe this and insisted on staying.

It has been determined that Lei Yu did not have the family brand after the baptism so his life underwent an enormous change. No more words of flattery towards him, no one would greet him with a smile, everyone would walk by and scoff at this 10 year old child and some would even ridicule him out loud.

But Lei Yu endured all these insults and ridicule, he continued to exercise on his own. In Lei Yu’s heart, even if he did not have the family brand, he could still become powerful. Once he was strong enough, the family would accept him once again.