In a world where the boundaries of time blur and eternity is but a fleeting concept, the relentless pursuit of immortality has captivated countless souls. At the center of this eternal struggle is Liang, whose life approaches its final chapter. After six hundred years, he has reached the limits of his potential. Haunted by the limits of his mortality, Liang devises a daring plan to shatter the confines of his destiny and achieve true immortality. But is he genuinely shaping a new destiny, defying the predetermined course of his life? Or is he merely walking a path that fate has already laid out for him? "Which is more ambitious: the heart of a mortal or the will of heaven?" You would probably have to read to find out (^_^) 400 power stones = two additional chapters. 5o golden tickets= two additional chapters.
Gasping for breath, Eldris staggered through the dense underbrush, each step a testament to his determination. He found himself at the mouth of a secluded and long-forgotten cave, its entrance concealed by the overgrown foliage, a relic amidst the sprawling ruins of what once was a formidable ancient battlefield.
As he collapsed against the cool, rough entrance of his hidden sanctuary, relief and anticipation warred within him.
"Risky, yes, but undoubtedly worth it," he whispered through labored breaths, his voice a hoarse echo in the shadowed stillness. His eyes, heavy with exhaustion yet burning with an indomitable spirit, glittered as he gazed upon the prize cradled in his weathered palm.