The Rise Of The Destoyer

Chapter 4

A small child was seen making a deep hole using physical strength and makeshift tools. He dug the soil little by little, his two hands kept doing that repeatedly, taking and throwing the soil out of the hole which was about three meters wide and of unmeasured depth. Half a day passed. The sun rose higher and finally he was able to finish it with great difficulty, but he was still happy to be able to offer the final resting place. Then he entered the cave carrying several rattan pieces the size of his big finger. That little child was very smart. He tied the coffin and pulled it with his body, alone without using inner energy. Even though his inner energy had already been restored, he still did not use it. He did that purely because he wanted to give the best offering. Piercing through the heavy waterfall, the coffin came out of the Cave, sliding along with a fast and long leap made by that little child.

After burying the coffin in the ground, Han Nian took a stone the size of his head, then took a brush and ink from his ring that could now be accessed. He made writing in calligraphy style on that stone and placed it on top of the grave. Then he kowtowed three times and sat there for quite a long time.

A ten-year-old child doing all that—if there was anyone who heard this story, they would certainly not believe it and reject the reality. Even if it were fact.

Han Nian stood up. "I must have a strong physique. At least that physical strength can match my inner strength. This is to guard against when facing a tough opponent and running out of energy. I don’t want the past regrets to repeat again. When I lost my energy center, then the body would be very weak." The small boy who was bare-chested immediately looked for beach sand, then put it into pieces of shirt cloth that had been cut in such a way. Then he tied them to his back and both legs.

Han Nian ran as far as possible carrying that load. He was very focused. If tired, then he rested; if strong, then he ran again. He did that for one week during the daytime, while the night he filled with inner energy absorption, as well as relaxing his mind.

Weeks turned into months, months turned into years. Two years had already passed with the hard training he carried out. Not a single day did Han Nian slack off or postpone training. He was diligent and kept repeating, interspersed with training in sword techniques, empty-hand strikes, and archery. He also did not lack food, because in that great river there were abundant fish, and on land there were also animals that could be eaten, whether it was deer or mouse deer.

For two years, he never went far from the first place he arrived. Aside from sleeping in the cave, he was always at the beach to train. His body now was larger compared to children his age. Having a good build with a height of two meters made him appear more handsome and mature in appearance.

"It’s been two years since I trained. The time struggled for doesn’t feel so long. The resources left by Teacher have also been used up, and my cultivation is stuck at the middle stage of the Earth Realm. For one and a half years there has been no improvement and it started to slow down. It seems I must find many resources to feed this blue flame," said Han Nian while producing that flame in the palm of his hand. "Thank you for accompanying me to train all this time and for healing every wound and also restoring the energy that was drained. I am very happy to have you!" Han Nian said to the blue flame that was jumping around in his hand as if it was also happy.

Han Nian stored the blue flame that he named Sky Fire back into his dantian and it became the best place there. "It seems I must be grateful my energy center was destroyed. If not, how could I possibly have this Sky Fire as a source of energy that exceeds the power of an energy center. Even twice as strong." Han Nian did cultivation again while waiting for morning.

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Two years had passed in Dashan City, many changes had occurred. The Clan that was originally very good and well-mannered now changed into an ambitious Clan, moreover cruel to opponents if the ideas they proposed were not accepted by several other Clans in that city. There were dozens of small clans that had already been destroyed by the Han Clan. Now they thrived on the suffering of others. Many parties hated the leadership of Han Rui. However, none of them dared to rebuke or even rebel. The Han Clan had become a frightening specter at this time.

"Hahaha! I am very pleased with your performance. Claim your bonus at the Clan administration. The more Clans we subdue in this city, the wider our territory of power will be, and again, strive so that our Clan becomes greatly feared."

"Patriarch, rest assured. No one will dare in this city against us. Our clan will become number one and unbeatable!"

"Han Zhi! You really are very good at talking. How is it—have you found the dragon bracelet that I asked you to find?" Han Rui stared seriously. "Until now I still have not found it, Patriarch. There is no secret room in Han Long’s room. The biggest possibility is that it’s only with that child, but he is already dead in a crocodile’s belly. May I know, aside from being a symbol of leadership, what is the use of that bracelet?"

"Because you are a good person and have contributed much to the Clan and also to Han Long’s death, I will tell you a little of its secret. That bracelet is called the dragon bracelet not only because its shape resembles a dragon, but there is an actual dragon stored there and it can give you tremendous power if you use it. It’s likely Han Long also didn’t know about this matter!"

"Then why does the Patriarch know about that secret?" Han Zhi looked confused. "I found records in the library about the origin of that dragon bracelet and that it will always be passed down through generations, and also only the bloodline or the desire of the dragon bracelet itself that chooses a master, can use its power."

"Honestly, this is the first time I’ve heard the secret of the bracelet that I thought was only a symbol. It turns out it holds a great secret."

"You’re right, that’s why it’s important to get it. Hopefully that child survived and comes to us to deliver it," said Han Rui while laughing softly.

Han Zhi slightly furrowed his brow. "If he comes, it means he is already prepared for revenge, Patriarch."

"Hahah, how capable is he that he could take revenge on a great Clan? He will only be delivering his life if he comes!... How is my son’s condition at the Heavenly Sword Sect?"

"He is fine. During these two years his cultivation has increased, and now he has reached the peak stage of the Energy Core Realm. Maybe he needs another half a year to break through to the Earth Realm. Your son is also one of the geniuses in the sect, even having the number two rank there!"

"Very good, I haven’t had time to visit him there. It seems your son is also not less of a genius than my son! Am I wrong?" Han Zhi smiled. "Not wrong, Patriarch. He is also now at the middle stage of the Energy Core Realm.

"Cultivation is divided into nine realms and each realm is further divided into three levels. The cultivation from lowest to highest is as follows. Note: Cultivation is divided into nine realms and each realm is further divided into three levels, the cultivation from lowest to highest is as follows. Black Realm, Fighter Realm, Energy Core Realm, Earth Realm, Earth King Realm, Sky Realm, Sky King Realm, Emperor Realm, and Saint Realm."