The black-robed youth charged forward with the momentum of a thunderous storm, but his speed slowed, as if he were carrying an entire world on his back. Each step he took caused the vast lands of Sky State to tremble, splitting the wilderness into deep canyons.

Less than a kilometer ahead, five hall masters stood, their bodies emitting wisps of smoke that distorted the air. These five smoke trails pierced the sky, stretching tens of thousands of miles, reaching up to the stars.

"Come!"

"Among you five, who wishes to be the first soul to fall under my sword?"