The horrific day began with a cloudless azure sky and the dazzling sun glaring down at the house at the edge of the shrouded forest...

Outside of the house, the wild roar of a 15 year old could be heard! John Alakai was sweatnig profusedly as he continuously roared and fiercely struck his sharp broadsword downwards. The 3 feet 5 inches (3 ft 5") silver sword reflected the sun's scorching rays of light, intensifying the immense pressure of heat being exerted at John.   

However, John's handsome and elegant face was indifferent. Sweat dripped from his forehead, falling past his dark blue eyes which remained fixated on the broadswod he wielded. His compelling blue eyes exhibited the hard work he was doing. Although they held a deep sense of pride, there was not a hint of arrogance. 

"1000!!" John let out a final loud howl as he collapsed onto the ground and gasped for several breaths. he had just finished swinging his sword a thousand time and was completely exhausted. His dark navy blue clothes stuck onto him and smelled nauseatingly bad. 

John was laying down on the burning ground, his dark blue hairy scruffy and his muscular body tired and aching. His body exuded a sense of dignity even through the wet clothes, as swinging one thousand times is truly an arduous task for those unable to cultivate the Ikehu Energy. 

Unfortunately, this was the only way for John to become stronger. He was born with all his Energy Gates closed, and thus cannot cultivate the Ikehu Energy in the atmosphere. As a result, he has to train his physique and swordsmanship to compensate for his non-existant Cultivation Constitution. 

Cultivation Constitution is the level of strength one had cultivated to using Ikehu Energy, with the lowest Realm and Level being Neophyte 1. The Neophyte Realm has 10 levels and so Neophyte 10 swordsmen are the strongest in that Realm. To cultivate the Ikehu Energy, one requirers at least a single Energy Gate open.

John, however, does not have any Energy Gates opened and therefore cannot cultivate the energy. As a result, he is not even a Neophyte 1 Swordsman; the weakests. 

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Consequentely, John trains vigorously everyday so he can become strong. And helping him is his mother, Emilia. She would always exhort him and give him Pellets and Pills to reduce pain and fatigue, allowing John to train harder and longer. 

Emilia also had dark blue eyes and dark blue hair. It was conspiciuous who John got his charming and ethereal looks from. However, unlike John, Emilia was renowned in the town (on the other side of the forest) to be the second strongest. She was known for her incredible Cultivation Constitution, although most did not know what Realm she was in. She was undisputedly ranked number 2. Emilia was also known for her lovely and caring personality. Everyone liked her and enjoyed being in her presence. She was kind, helpful and generous.

No one knew how she had met her husband, Lary. But they all revered him. He had the title of the having the most formidable Cultivation Constitution, and therefore many felt the couple were perfect for each other. 

Albeit many were jealous of the two, no one could altercate due to being too inferior in strength. Furthermore, there was no one other than Lary that was stronger than Emilia, and woman would naturally be attracted to those stronger as they want to feel protected. Therefore, Lary was the only person qualified!

When news had spread regarding the matter of Emilia and Lary expecting a child (John), everyone was excited. They thought the child of these two incredible swordsmen would definitely be formidable.

Unfortunately, John contradicted all expectations; he was born with all his Energy Gates closed, preventing him from being able to cultivate. As a result, Emilia and Lary decided to move to the other side of the forest. They did not want their child to be depressed or bullied and thus moved away. However, the couple did visit often as their strengths allowed them to cross over the forest easily...

John was still lying on the ground. He took out a pellet his mother had given him and swallowed it. Immediately he could feel the pain diminishing. Whilst ruthlessly being assaulted by the sun, John thought about how he would definitely make his parents proud in the future. Especially Lary!

John thought about the moments when Lary had accidentally manifested his contempt and was unable to hide his disappointment in his countenance. John wanted to prove his father wrong. He imagined the day both his parents would be smiling as they stared at their formidable son. As he imagined this, he slowly fell asleep on the heated ground, his hair messy and his clothes stinking...

It was only when the powerful undulations of Ikehu Energy coming from the house hit John and pushed him a few tens of meters did he finally awake from his slumber. John was coughing blood as surprise overtook him and caused him to question the cause of the terrifying shockwaves. 

John wanted to approach the house, but before he could take a single step, the wind began blowing violentely in all directions and created an ear-shattering howl. What followed straight after were the sounds of sharp metallic sounds striking each other.

CLANG!!!! CLING!!!