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Rise Against the Heavens
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On the distant Lushuo Continent, there was a tranquil little village called Qingshan Village. Surrounded by rolling green mountains and with streams flowing gently, the village enjoyed a spring-like climate all year round, and the villagers lived simple yet happy lives. In this peaceful land lived a boy named Li Yun. He was slender, with dark skin, and though he was in his youth, he seemed out of place in this serene life.
Li Yun was an ordinary farmer's son, spending his days working in the fields and helping the villagers. Sometimes he would follow his father, Li Dong, to the mountains to chop firewood or catch fish in the small river by the village. Although he was always willing to help others, Li Yun felt a deep dissatisfaction with his mundane life. He often gazed up at the sky, dreaming of becoming a legendary hero like those in martial arts novels, wielding a sword and acting with righteousness.
“Li Yun, you’re daydreaming again! Come help me move this firewood!” His father’s voice pulled him back to reality.
“Oh, got it, Dad!” Li Yun quickly replied, but his mind still wandered to the heroes in martial arts stories. He envied them and imagined himself possessing extraordinary power, becoming a master admired by everyone in the village.
One day, several strangers arrived at the village market. They were dressed in splendid clothing and had strong physiques, exuding an air of authority as they walked. Li Yun sat by a small stall, feeling both nervous and curious. He always longed to know more about such strangers and the stories they carried.
One of the elders among them had deep, sharp eyes that suddenly stopped and turned toward Li Yun. The elder smiled slightly, as if he could see through Li Yun’s thoughts. “Young man, you seem very interested in martial arts.”
Li Yun’s heart jolted; he lowered his head, unsure how to respond. He desperately suppressed his desire for martial arts and stammered, “I... I just want to learn some skills…”
The elder did not mock him; instead, he became even more interested in Li Yun. He stepped closer and kindly asked, “What is your understanding of martial arts?”
Li Yun felt a surge of emotion; he looked up and said firmly, “I want to use martial arts to protect my loved ones and safeguard our home!”
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of appreciation appeared in the elder's eyes as he nodded. “Having ambition is good. However, truly learning martial arts is not an easy task; it requires great effort and even enduring pain.”
A flame ignited within Li Yun’s heart. Although he knew that the path of cultivation would be arduous, he was unwilling to give up. In the following days, Li Yun forced himself to practice basic physical training and sword techniques every day. Even without any teacher guiding him, he would quietly observe every movement of passing monks who occasionally came through the village.
The villagers were puzzled by Li Yun’s behavior and even worried: “This boy shouldn’t forget his identity; neglecting farm work would be problematic.” However, deep down in Li Yun’s heart, he understood that what he desired was not merely strength but an opportunity to change his fate.
One day, he encountered a severely injured white crane in the mountains. Seeing it on the verge of death, Li Yun acted without hesitation and decisively took it home to care for it. After several days of attentive nursing, the white crane regained its health. As it was about to leave, it turned back to glance at Li Yun, seemingly expressing gratitude.
In that moment, countless thoughts flashed through Li Yun's mind: perhaps this was the true meaning of his martial arts training—not just for himself, but also to use his strength to help others. He smiled slightly and firmly engraved this goal in his heart, vowing to become someone who could protect the weak and act justly for others.
In this ordinary beginning, the seeds of martial arts were planted in Li Yun's heart. Although he still lived in a small village and led a simple life, the fiery desire within him continued to burn. He knew that one day in the future, he would embark on his own journey in martial arts.
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