His ultimate goal isn't power or conquest, but absolute freedom — liberation from death, from the control of powerful lords, and from the confines of this world. Meet Wuyi, formerly a gangster's accountant, now reborn in a world torn between the Righteous and the Demonics. Gifted with a unique ability by the gods of his previous life, Wuyi possesses an exceptional edge in this new realm. While Wuyi yearns for a peaceful life, he's not afraid to become the villain that this world might need. Determined to secure his freedom, he's prepared to upheave this world, paying no heed to its moral divides. He will not rest until he attains the deepest desire of his soul.
As they reached the outskirts of the untamed lands, Wuyi observed that the trees remained largely barren. Occasional buds hinted at the coming spring, but the eastern territory was still gripped by winter, with snow accumulating in the shelter of larger boulders. Wuyi's eyes scanned the mystical forest ahead.
Utilizing the Statue of Harmony, he quested within the forest, realizing that quite a few beings had their eyes on him and his group. He led the formation another third of a li, the warriors following in pairs, effortlessly navigating the sparse underbrush. The trees towered above them, their expansive branches reaching high into the sky.
As they neared their destination, the Statue of Harmony warned Wuyi of looming danger—visions of a clawed creature ambushing the column flashed in his mind. He raised his right hand to signal a halt, then stretched his arms wide—an exerting task in armored cloak—and waved them downward. "Dismount," he commanded.