At the edge of the Four Domains Battlefield, in a forgotten underground cave, Ye Lingyun sat quietly cross-legged. Slick moss covered the cave walls, and the air smelled of earth and dampness. This had been his refuge for the past few years, and the wellspring of his power.
Years ago, when Ye Lingyun had entered the Four Domains Battlefield with blood burning in his veins, he had never imagined he would find himself in such dire straits. The Shadow Race's experts were everywhere, like ghosts, their strength far beyond anything he had expected. During one fierce battle, an expert of the Shadow Race had set his sights on Ye Lingyun, beginning his long life on the run.
It had been a chase with life and death hanging in the balance. Ye Lingyun had exhausted every means at his disposal, yet still could not shake the expert pursuing him. His body had suffered severe injuries in the relentless fighting, and his star power had been drained during his flight. By the time he escaped into this underground cave, he had reached a dead end.
Just as he was about to abandon his last shred of hope, a system notification rang out in his mind.
Host Ye Lingyun, hidden quest triggered: "Turn Around." Turn to face your enemy when all hope is lost, and you will awaken the Origin Spirit Star-Mystic Coin, gaining a hundredfold increase in combat power. Quest reward: awaken the Origin Spirit Star-Mystic Coin.
Ye Lingyun's heart jolted. He knew this was his only chance. He drew a deep breath, then slowly turned to face the expert of the Shadow Race.
Boom!
A tremendous force erupted inside him. His Origin Spirit, the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox, slowly materialized behind him, its nine tails gently swaying in the air