Season 3 – Episode 3: A Prince Among Princes
The training hall echoed with the clash of wooden swords. The 7th Prince gritted his teeth as he was knocked back again. His palms stung from the impact, but he refused to fall.
Before him stood the 4th Prince, a tall and arrogant youth, his smirk filled with disdain. "You may be Grandmaster Leo Chang's student, but that means nothing in front of raw talent."
The other princes watched from the sidelines, their gazes filled with amusement. The 1st Prince, a man already in his twenties, merely crossed his arms, observing in silence.
"You talk too much," the 7th Prince muttered, gripping his sword tighter.
The 4th Prince lunged. This time, the 7th Prince did not step back. Instead, he lowered his body, allowing the attack to pass above him. Then, with all his strength, he swung upwards—a perfect counter.
Thwack!
The wooden blade struck the 4th Prince's wrist, forcing him to drop his sword.
Silence filled the hall.
Leo Chang, watching from afar, finally spoke. "Good. You are learning to adapt."
The 7th Prince stood straighter, his breathing heavy. It was a small victory, but one that marked his determination to rise above them all.
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The Path of Cultivation
Later that night, under the moonlit sky, the 7th Prince sat in meditation beneath the ancient Valor Tree.
His mind was restless. The fight earlier had proven one thing—he was still weak. If he wanted to rule, he needed power.
Leo Chang's voice echoed in his memory:
"Cultivation is divided into 100 levels. Without soul rings or spirit bones, you must rely on your own will to grow stronger."
Closing his eyes, he reached out to the world's energy again. But this time… he felt something different.
A spark.
It surged through his veins, lighting up his entire body. His heart pounded, his muscles burned, and suddenly—his first breakthrough.
Level 1.
The beginning of his journey had finally begun.
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