"Zayer! It's time for dinner! Come down quick!" Oswin shouted.

"Five minutes!"

"Don't make me come up!"

"Okay dad! Relax! I'm coming!"

Zayer hurried down from his room to the dining hall. He ran through the corridor. The maids watched him run and smiled. They really liked Zayer. He was always happy and full of energy. After seeing him, their spirits would raise up. Zayer reached the dining hall. At the table he saw his two brothers already seated. His father saw him and signaled him to take a seat. The maids finally arranged everything on the table. His mother arrived a few moments after him and took a seat.

"Zayer you have to come early next time. How many times do I have to tell you?"

"Sorry dad" Zayer had a childish smile on his face.

"Sigh" Oswin saw his son's expression and gave up. He saw his wife smiling. As usual his two other sons were quarreling about something. He started a conversation with his wife. It was just another normal day.

The dinner continued.

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Li Chen POV

The meat is delicious. This is what they call heaven I guess. It's been three years since I came to Zoroark Empire. Now I am a person with a new identity. I am Zayer Demonte. I am now part of the reputed Demonte Clan of the Zoroark Empire. My family including me consists of five people. The person in front of me is Oswin Demonte, my father and beside me is my mother Lavisa Demonte. I have two brothers. The older one is Theron Demonte, he is fifteen years old. My second brother is Sojul, he is fourteen. This family is really lively. The Demonte Clan belongs to the big three of the empire and holds major authority in the Zoroark Empire. The reason for this goes back in history to five hundred years ago. Supposedly, the ancestors of the Big three clans had helped the royal family during the civil war. Even after five hundred years, the royal family still holds regards. Now after so many years the clans have become the pillars of strength of the Zoroark Empire. Moreover, there are no feuds between the clans. First I thought that this was preposterous. But then I came to know why there was so much peace in this country. Firstly, long ago the three clans thought there would be a day when feuds would erupt between the clans. To avoid such a situation, they could only think of one idea. They decided that their descendants would marry a person only from one of the three clans. They knew this would bring the three clans closer and would become a one big family. Second, the patriotism in this empire was out of bounds. Anyone would lay down their life if it was for the safety of their empire. Third, the emperor of the Zoroark empire was the absolute symbol of power and justice. Every citizen of the empire worships the Emperor. It's like they're brainwashed. I should find out more about this matter.

The Gaspra Realm consists for four empires. Zoroark, Klosom , Yellow Shield and the Blue Eagle. Yellow Shield and Blue Eagle are considered the bottom two and the Zoroark and Klosom are considered the top two. The bottom two can in no way can be compared to the top two. The top two empires Zoroark and Klosom are rivals and bitter enemies. Many wars were fought but no side could topple the other. The war would always reach a stalemate. But at the present, Zoroark is considered the most powerful empire. This is because of the current emperor. As for Klosom, days don't look good as the empire is plagued with corruption. There are even chances of a civil war.

Demonte Clan resides in the Demonte City. The clan members are really strong when compared to the Li Sect. They're on a whole new level. The clan is currently headed by my father's elder brother, Kladus Demonte. Though he isn't the strongest in the clan but the position of the head was still given to him. I heard this was because my father didn't want to head the clan. By the way, my father is considered the strongest in the clan. I thought Kladus would be hostile towards my father but I was wrong. I used my Third Eye to see through him. I was shocked when I came to know that all he felt was love towards his brother. He was a proud elder brother. Then I wanted use my Third Eye and find some scheming people in the clan. So, I used it and I found none. Then I started to doubt whether something was wrong with my Third Eye. There was nothing wrong with my ability. Finally, I came in terms with the truth. I really wanted some bad people in the clan. It would be fun playing with them. Well, I guess I won't find them here.

Three years ago I was lying on the ground in a forest. The place felt different. I knew it wasn't the Death Forest. The aura of the surroundings was different. I figured that Krezul teleported me to a different place. Whatever happened to Tao Yan and Yu Qin. Who cares. My whole bone structure inside was changing. I guess it was because of the pearl. I looked really weak. I had no plans or whatsoever. I started walking in a random direction. I reached a road. I hid behind a tree. I thought I could ambush someone. Survival was the key. So I laid on the ground near a tree beside the road and waited. After a long time, a carriage passed. I knew the woman inside saw me. Then I heard a shout from the carriage. The woman along with her guards came near me. I pretended to be unconscious. She used some water out of nowhere and splashed it on my face. I pretended to wake up. The play had begun. It was time for me to enter the stage. I guess my acting display was so good that she started to cry. My plan was a success. There I met my mother Lavisa Demonte. After a few hours we reached a mansion. This was my new home and three years have passed in a blink of an eye. A have a family who love me too much. I don't know how much longer I must put up with this act. But I must say, I have begun to enjoy my life. Again I feel like royalty. So many maids and servants. They'll do any task you ask them to do. I utilize my position really well. My luck in this world is just too good. Huhuhuhuhuhuhu.

My brothers are going back to the academy again after a few days. They both have exceptional affinity to fire element. Theron also has two medium level affinities to water and wind. Sojul has a medium level affinity to earth and a low level affinity to water. Both of them are considered the geniuses of the generation and are tipped to lead the clan in the future. They go to the number one academy in this world. The Star Fire Academy. They only take the elite. The academy lies on an island. I heard that it's so big that it can be called as a small continent. This territory does not belong to any of the empires. The territory is governed by the Merchant Guild. It is also called the trade capital of the world. Many other academies also reside on the island but Star Fire Academy reigns supreme. Well things look good for the moment. The only problem in my life right life is that old hag Verona. She is my grandmother. That b***h is just too extreme. She seems to have taken a liking to me and plans to train me. I'm kind of worried about her methods. I heard she is one of the elders of the clan and has tremendous power. I don't know what the future holds for me.

After what happened three years ago, I started to test my abilities. I also found out why Krezul sent me here to the Zoroark Empire. He left me a location. I think there are some treasures he wanted to give me. Well, I'm in no hurry to go there. I'll check it out after a few years. I have knowledge about all techniques and methods of cultivation but it will be difficult to advance to later profound realms because I have a Divine Body. It's a double edged sword. Krezul also left me a riddle. I think he meant for me to solve it. I'm not really interested. I secretly started my training a year ago. I have started meditating and started my intake of Qi. For a warrior and a mage the cultivation method is the same. It is meditation. Through meditation a cultivator takes in Qi from the surroundings. Schools like Star Fire Academy only accepts students who have reached True Profound Realm. They also have other requirements such as at least one medium level affinity or higher. Mages in this continent can have any number of affinities. Those who have affinities to all elements are considered to be geniuses who are likely to be born once in a hundred years. Those with more number of affinities are usually favored more. To break through to next levels of the profound realms, the warrior and mage should face a situation that would stimulate the Qi in their body to reach the next level. These kind of situations are usually life and death situations. Hence to make a break through, only training is not the right path.

As of now I am in the fifth level of the Rudimentary Profound Realm. Training with a divine body is many times harder but the results do pay off. Even though I am in the fifth level of the Rudimentary Profound Realm, I think I am on par with eight level practitioners of the Rudimentary Profound Realm. Now I can use two of the basic spells of darkness attribute. Right now, I only want to train in the ways of the mage. The ways of the warrior can wait. I'm still thinking of ways to use my methods of my previous world here but all of my attempts have been been a failure. I started to realize that I'm not understanding something. I think what I need is enlightenment. And I have no idea when I'll gain that. I have four years of time. When I become ten, I will have to take the Elemental Affinity Test. Usually, everyone are tested at the age of twelve in the academies. There they will know what their future holds. But the major clans do a testing on their own for the new generation at the age of ten. Then they are nurtured in the clan for the next two years before being sent off to the academies. Basically, only the commoners and the nobles that belong to the lower clans get tested at the age of twelve. I'm sure in the next four years I'll make some breakthroughs but I'll take it easy and slowly advance. There is no hurry.

Morning. I came out of my room to get some fresh air. I saw a wooden stick which was around two feet and half an inch thick. I held the stick in my hand like a sword. I did some casual swings with it. I held it in my hand and went for walk in the gardens. Towards one end of the garden were trees. It was like a small forest that extended for about a kilometer. I walked past some of the trees and saw some birds. Most likely the birds were flitting from tree to tree, chirping at each other and battling over the best roosting sights. Then I realized how different types for creatures in existence would live together in nature. Even though there was a food chain, not one type of them were extinct. It was as if they lived in harmony.

Harmony.

Harmony.

Harmony.

"Harmony!!" Li Chen exclaimed.

"That's it!! They only way to use my old methods is through harmonization. My techniques need to become one with the surroundings and I am must be the link!" Li Chen spoke to himself.

He stood in front of a tree. He took the horse stance and closed his eyes. He held the wooden stick in his right hand and pointed it front towards the tree. He started to breathe in and breathe out.

"The key is....Harmony" Li Chen thought to himself.

After a few moments of concentration, he opened his eyes. Qi started to flow from his body to the stick. It was now completely enveloped with his Qi. He raised his right hand and prepared to swing forward towards the tree. He thought of using one of the basic forms he knew.

"Vajra Style: Sublime Cut!"

Li Chen swung the stick in the air. The tree stood still. He wanted the Qi in the stick to strike the tree and not the stick itself. He always liked to do a countdown.

"3..........2..........1!"

An exact half of the tree fell forward towards Li Chen. The other half fell backwards. The tree was split exactly in half. It was so precise. Such beauty in the skill. It could make even the experts cry in joy.

Li Chen had a smirk on his face.

"Hmmm. I'll get addicted like this. I guess I won't be able to resist myself from training in the ways of the warrior"

"That really isn't a problem. The real problem is I don't enjoy slicing through trees. I need some moving and live targets"

His face now was very ugly to behold.