Chapter 5 – Whispers of Power
Chen Liang sat under the moonlight, his body trembling after the brutal training. The scars on his arms burned, yet his eyes shone brighter than ever.
"Weak… am I truly weak?" he whispered, gripping the small jade pendant left by his mother. The moment his blood touched the pendant, a surge of warmth rushed through his veins.
A mysterious voice echoed inside his mind:
"Heir of the Forgotten Flame… awaken."
His surroundings blurred. Flames appeared before him, forming an ancient altar. On the altar, a colossal book floated, its cover engraved with burning symbols.
Chen Liang reached out his hand. The instant he touched the book, knowledge poured into his mind like a roaring river. His body shook violently, and a single phrase carved itself into his soul:
[Primordial Flame Codex]
From that night, the boy who was mocked as weak… began to carry a power that could shake the heavens.