The Beginning of Fate, Huo Yuhao Sets Out

Outside the confinement room, Jing Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen had already listened to the guard's report.

Xiao Hongchen stared at the tightly closed iron gate, recalling the entire detailed process of the battle Bao Liang and Ji Juechen, his expression more serious than ever before.

After confirming it countless times in my mind, I finally told my grandfather everything I felt and sensed.

"Laugh, are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Grandpa, I'm sure I'm not mistaken."

"Although that sword was not forged normally, it resonated with Ji Juechen just now."

Strictly speaking, it wasn't a spirit metal, but it already possessed the characteristics of a nascent spirit metal.

Jing Hongchen gasped.

"You mean, his Martial Soul and will reside within that sword?"

"Yes."

Xiao Hongchen nodded.

"The sword itself was still just meteorite iron from outer space, but Ji Juechen fused his Martial Soul, Soul Power, and even his spirit into it."

"The unity of man and sword is not a metaphor; he truly forged himself into the sword."

Jing Hongchen remained silent for a moment, then suddenly turned and walked towards the solitary confinement room.

"Let's go, let's meet that kid."

As the door to the solitary confinement cell was pushed open, Bao Liang was plotting how to get back the resources that had been withheld from Ji Juechen for many years.

Jing Hongchen walked in, followed by Xiao Hongchen.

Xiao Hongchen's eyes lit up as soon as he saw the black sword.

"Ji Juechen, I want to try forging it."

Ji Juechen looked up at him.

Xiao Hongchen didn't hide anything and explained all the potential risks of forging.

Although meteorite iron is sturdy, it has never undergone a truly complete forging process. Once forging begins, internal impurities will be removed, and the original structure will change. If an accident occurs during the process, this sword, which is fused with his Martial Soul, is very likely to be damaged or even completely destroyed.

However, if successful, the sword's strength, toughness, and ability to withstand Soul Power will all be improved.

After listening, Ji Juechen lowered his head and stroked the sword.

The solitary confinement cell remained quiet for a long time.

Just when everyone thought he would refuse, the black sword suddenly emitted a clear, melodious hum.

Ji Juechen raised his head.

"If it's willing, so am I."

Xiao Hongchen's breath hitched, then he nodded heavily.

Jing Hongchen was overjoyed.

However, at that moment, Bao Liang suddenly spoke.

"Grandpa Jing, there's one more thing."

Jing Hongchen's smile froze slightly.

Bao Liang explained that Ji Juechen had not received cultivation resources over the years and was unaware of the student handbook and academy subsidies.

He never missed a single sparring match he was supposed to complete each month.

But the academy promised him medicine, Mystic Water Pill medicinal pill), medical expenses, and scholarships, but no one notified him of any of these.

The smile on Jing Hongchen's face vanished completely.

Bao Liang sighed inwardly.

Jing Hongchen without a smile, it means someone is about to suffer misfortune.

Sure enough, the next moment, Jing Hongchen looked at the guard with a gloomy face.

"Check!"

"No one should be overlooked among those responsible for distributing student resources over the years."

Anyone who dares to tamper with it, I'll make them eat nothing but seaweed and egg drop soup every day—no vegetables, no flowers, no broth!

Bao Liang couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

"Grandpa Jing, that's a very insightful statement."

But isn't that stuff supposed to be eaten only once? Eating it every day... wouldn't that be a bit inhumane?

Jing Hongchen gave him a cold glance.

You're being nosy.

Originally closed for one day, now they're adding another day.

Bao Liang's smile froze instantly.

"No!"

Ji Juechen glanced at Bao Liang, then at Jing Hongchen.

Have I caused you any trouble?

"No."

Bao Liang and Xiao Hongchen spoke in unison.

Bao Liang sighed, then turned and said seriously, "However, you can't cultivate like this anymore."

With innate level three Soul Power, it's already a miracle that they've come this far.

Using medication is not shameful; it's a tool to climb the social ladder.

Ji Juechen remained silent for a long time.

What are the effects of the medication? And what are its side effects?

"That's more like it. Why be so reserved and so reluctant?"

Bao Liang smiled.

"I'll tell you the whole story after you leave."

Half an hour later, Jing Hongchen returned with two Storage Soul Tool.

The cultivation resources that the academy owed Ji Juechen over the years have all been replenished. Due to insufficient stock, only three Mystic Water Pill were distributed for the time being, with the rest to be provided later.

In addition, there are the medical expenses and scholarships I've been entitled to over the years.

Ji Juechen looked at the resources, his expression remaining calm, only his grip on the sword tightened slightly.

Taking the opportunity, Jing Hongchen said, "The Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament is about to begin. How about you represent Mingde Hall in the competition?"

A fighting spirit instantly ignited in Ji Juechen's eyes.

"Fighting by imperial decree, and you get a reward for it?"

Jing Hongchen was taken aback.

Ji Juechen has already provided the answer.

"It'll be a huge profit! I'm in!"

Bao Liang couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Time flies.

A year is enough time for a lot to happen.

Under Jing Hongchen's swift and decisive actions, those who held positions without performing their duties were quickly purged from the academy.

Ji Juechen obtained all the cultivation resources he had been missing, and moved his residence from the abandoned warehouse in the back mountain back to the academy dormitory.

During that year, Xiao Hongchen dragged Bao Liang to his door countless times in order to study the differences between Ji Juechen's sword and ordinary metal.

The three of them spent all their time studying the sword in one room, and some unpleasant rumors even began to circulate.

Fortunately, none of the three cared, and those voices were quickly silenced by the mysterious hand of the Hongchen Clan.

To ensure that Xiao Hongchen's Ultimate Gold would no longer forcibly affect the metal's essence, he and Bao Liang jointly developed the "Ripple Resonance Method."

The more aggressive Ultimate Flame of Bao Liang create a special fluctuation, neutralizing the sharp interference generated by the Ultimate Gold during forging.

The method has achieved remarkable results.

With Ji Juechen's assistance and stabilization, the two finally completed the initial Spirit Forging of his sword.

Although the Spirit Forging is not yet truly complete, it has already taken the most crucial step.

Lingguang is four feet five inches and three inches tall.

The black sword that had accompanied Ji Juechen for many years thus took a big step forward.

For Xiao Hongchen, Bao Liang, and Ji Juechen, this was a satisfying collaboration.

Until today, a year later, fate truly began to turn.

Fifty miles northwest of Star Luo City Star Luo Empire, stands a massive mansion covering more than three thousand acres.

The north back gate of the Duke's Mansion opened silently.

A small, thin figure slipped out through the crack in the door.

The boy gently closed the back door, took a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned back to look at the mansion that had swallowed up his entire childhood.

His deep blue eyes burned with a hatred far beyond his years.

"Mom, may you be watching from heaven."

No matter how hard it takes, one day I will return and trample everything here under my feet.

The boy slowly clenched his fist.

"From now on, I will take your surname and change it to Huo."

Huo Yuhao.