Writer: Shadow Warrior
Tags: Fantasy, Adventure, Magic, Demon Lord, Action, Martial Arts, Dark Fantasy, Epic, Sword Fighting
•Chapter 1 – The Kingdoms and the Forest
In the vast Cartwell Universe, countless worlds exist, but one of the most mysterious is Brenas, home to five kingdoms:
Kingdom of Marbious
Kingdom of Voljar
Kingdom of Tobias
Kingdom of Cyrus
Kingdom of Firefox
Among these, Marbious stands as the most powerful. The other four kingdoms are strong, yet none can match its might. Outsiders are forbidden to enter, and Marbious rarely interacts with the others.
Beside the five kingdoms lies the Demonic Forest, a place so perilous that even the greatest cultivators fear to enter. On a remote mountain beside this forest, a couple has lived in seclusion for fourteen years.
"Ugh… not a single beast today. Where did they all go?" Martin groaned, scanning the forest.
Suddenly, a Demonic Black Panther appeared, roaring as it hurled a fireball. Martin dodged instantly, slicing the panther in half with his sword. Its level was far too low to challenge him.
"I told you not to bring him along! But you ignored me…" Mahira scolded, her eyes flashing.
"Gohan is fourteen now. If we don't start his training, how will he survive in this world?" Martin replied calmly.
"Father, when will we return home? Mother will scold us today…" Gohan asked nervously.
"We'll go now." Martin lifted his son onto his shoulder and began the journey home.
Upon arriving, Mahira ran to embrace Gohan, her tears falling as she scolded Martin.
"Why did you knowingly bring him along for beast hunting?" she cried.
"Gohan cannot wield a sword yet. We won't stay here much longer. He needs basic training to survive," Martin explained.
Meanwhile, in a hidden underwater prison, a young man, chained for over five centuries, murmured:
"I've been trapped for centuries… but soon my full power will awaken. My liberation is near."
Scene Change – Demon Continent
Demon Lord Satan sat on his obsidian throne, troubled. His first general, Icaris, noticed immediately.
"My Lord, you seem troubled," Icaris said cautiously.
"The time is approaching. Just thinking of him shakes my soul," Satan replied, his eyes dark with anticipation.
"Who do you speak of, my Lord?"
"The one who fought the entire Demon Continent alone. Thousands of Constellation Gods and Demon Demigods could not defeat him…"
The Kingdom of Cyrus and Training Begins
In the Kingdom of Cyrus, King Emston Elbad had ruled for many years. A supreme warrior, King Elbad was the strongest in the kingdom. He had three children: two daughters—Marcia and Zia—and a son, Marshen.
Brenas had a cultivation ranking system with seven levels:
Darning Realm
Maussenis Realm
Earth Realm
Legendary Level
Celestial Level
Supreme Level
Divine Level
Few cultivators ever reached Legendary Level, and even fewer surpassed it.
Meanwhile, in a dungeon, a team of five battled high-level beasts. Five demonic rhinos stood before them. One girl, Marcia, gripped a great sword, blood smeared across her face and body.
"I can't figure out how to kill these rhinos. Every limb we cut regenerates. Half my energy is already drained," she muttered.
Suddenly, one rhino charged with a dark energy blast. Marcia countered with a 14T Air Blade Slice, channeling it through her sword. The rhino heads shattered, black crystals fell to the ground, and the dungeon cleared, revealing a portal to the outside.
Elsewhere, in the Antarctic Ocean, King Poseidon of the Constellation of Water sat on his throne, deep in thought.
"What troubles you, Father?" asked Athena.
"The Great Time is approaching. Our children are not yet strong enough. They must understand the outside world and undergo harsher training. I'm considering sending them to the Academy of Nivana," Poseidon said.
"The Academy of Nivana is mysterious. Will our children survive?" Athena asked.
"They must. It's the only way to make them stronger," Poseidon replied firmly.
Back with Martin, Mahira, and Gohan:
"Next week, we leave for the Kingdom of Marbious," Martin announced.
"So soon? Are we ready?" Mahira asked nervously.
"We have no choice. Gohan is ready to start training, and we must enroll him in the academy," Martin said firmly.
"Academy? What's that?" Gohan asked, his eyes wide with curiosity.
"A place to study and learn magic. You'll also make friends and learn combat skills," Martin explained.
Gohan's eyes lit up with excitement. Mahira's eyes filled with tears, remembering their first child, lost thirteen years ago to assassins. Martin comforted her, and together, they prepared for their journey.
To be continued…