Torrential rain poured from the sky, sweeping across an unknown expanse of heaven and earth.
The rain carried the aura of heavenly anger, as though it had sensed a rebellious will in the world.
The inky clouds of autumn rain pressed low, spreading a stifling air over the world below. Rain pattered against the ground, stirring up a deep chill.
People looked up at the oppressive clouds and shook their heads, not understanding why it had suddenly begun raining again.
Only a short while ago, a downpour lasting half a month had finally ended, yet today another had begun.
"A troubled autumn indeed, with rain falling on and on without end..."
At the Rain Sect, the Rain Sect Master gazed up at the heavens, where muffled thunder rumbled from time to time.
Yu Gu stood beside him, prayer beads in hand, and shook his head.
"A mayfly births rebellious desire and ascends to immortality; the ten thousand Daos bow their heads and submit as subjects."
The Rain Sect Master turned to glance at Yu Gu and sighed, seeming to foresee something in his words.
"The Nine Heavens are in peril, yet the people of the world still fight among themselves. Is there any way for this world to survive?"
Yu Gu nodded, seeming uncertain himself as he tried to convince himself. "There is. Aren't we working toward it?"
"But the other sects don't think so." The Rain Sect Master sighed, his thoughts unknown.
"Someone will always step forward." Yu Gu smiled with a complicated expression.
"Do you mean that young man?" the Rain Sect Master asked.
Yu Gu smiled and nodded.
"You have that much faith in him? He hasn't even reached Spirit Transformation."
"Soon..."
"Oh?"
"Only, he'll run into some 'trouble' very soon."
"The Rain Sect needs a young