Hua's Story

"Griseo, could you tell us about our ancestor, Senior Hua?"

Yixuan's voice came from behind them, her expression solemn. After all, she truly believed Senior Hua was one of Yunkui Mountain's founding masters.

"Griseo, I know Senior Hua's story too!"

Ye Shunguang raised his hand high, his tail swishing eagerly behind him.

Back on Yunkui Mountain, Hua had helped Yixuan find her way. She had even taught her how to use the Signet of Mortal Life.

Ye Shunguang, meanwhile, had witnessed Hua's spectacular battle at the Mine Ancient Array.

Griseo looked at Yixuan, then at Ye Shunguang, and fell into thought.

"Griseo, can't you?" Yixuan asked.

"Of course I can."

Griseo shook her head and explained, "Hua's story might be longer than Kosma's and Sakura's put together."

But she did not ponder for long. Raising a hand, she activated the Signet of Mortal Life. Its glow was like a lamp that had burned for a thousand years, warm and gentle.

"Hua's signet is called Mortal Life."

Light bloomed at Griseo's fingertips, spreading like a drop of ink across rice paper.

Within the screen-like light, a towering green mountain appeared. Through the curling mist, a slender figure could just be seen standing at its summit.

"Is that Taixu Mountain?"

Yixuan spoke slowly.

Compared with Yunkui Mountain, it carried an ancient, timeless air.

"Taixu Mountain?"

Ye Shunguang looked at Yixuan curiously. Master knows Senior Hua too? It sounds like she knows even more than I do.

"I'll begin," Griseo said softly. "Hua's story began with an ordinary person."

Hua grew up helping her father run a martial arts school while learning martial arts herself.

But as times changed, the school declined. Her father wanted Hua to choose her own path rather than inherit it.

So Hua went to Canghai City to