Arthur left the chamber where he had awakened his martial spirit.
The doorway ahead led deeper into the palace complex. He walked forward with steady steps, his emperor's armor gleaming softly in the ambient light.
The martial spirit hummed within his soul, a constant presence that filled him with power.
The corridor stretched ahead for several hundred feet. More jade pillars lined the walls, and protective arrays glowed faintly across every surface.
This place had been preserved perfectly despite the passage of time. Not a single crack marred the walls. Not a speck of dust existed on the floors.
After walking for a few minutes, Arthur reached another sealed doorway.
This one was different from the others. Instead of golden light, a green barrier covered the entrance. The barrier pulsed with life energy, so concentrated it was almost tangible.
'The medicinal field,' Arthur thought. 'One of my most valuable preparations.'
