Chapter One, The Three Sons of the Wu Family: Li He

Hmph, what is there to be afraid of!" Li He gritted his teeth. He thought to himself, now I will have to lose everything before I can leave

The path of martial arts cultivation is fraught with difficulties at every step. Looking up, I was surprised to see Wu Qing, one of the three flowers of the younger generation of the Wu family. The Wu family truly lives up to its reputation as a family founded on martial prowess; even the female members possess astonishing talent. Wu Qing, though still underage, has already attained the rank of a seventh-tier martial apprentice.

Achieving the rank of a seventh-level martial apprentice at the age of twenty is a testament to Wu Qing's remarkable talent. Moreover, he possesses a certain charm. In his childhood, he was often troubled by others, frequently challenged to duels, despite the fact that his physical condition was inferior to that of an ordinary person. Although Li He harbored a deep resentment towards Wu Qing, he did not dare to speak out and immediately became submissive.

Wu Qing did not stop him, watching Li He sneak away with a look of disdain in his eyes. He quietly muttered to himself: "I really don't understand what my second cousin is thinking, why he cares so much about this useless person. He's completely similar to those street ruffians, what is there to care about? He even asks me to spar with him from time to time, sigh, it's so boring, I can't even be bothered to fight."

I wonder, are you doing well now?" Wuxiong gazed into the distance, murmuring softly to himself

Li He naturally could not hear these words. After escaping outside, he turned back to glance with a hint of fear.

The place where Li He lived is called Li Guo, located to the east of Mo Yu. The entire continent is home to three empires, with the Great Qin Empire and the Hidden Dragon Empire situated in the north and south, respectively. Beneath these three empires, there are also several smaller nations interspersed among them. To the west lies the vast Beast Mountain Range, which is larger than the combined territories of the three empires. Many empires and martial artist teams venture into the Beast Mountain Range to hunt primal beasts, while also hoping to discover great opportunities within. There are too many experts who have secluded themselves in the primal beast forests, and what they do there remains unknown to anyone

"Young Master Li, this time it's still the beast betting," a little man said with a smile. At the same time, he quietly slipped a note to him when no one was watching. Li He casually glanced around, hurriedly hiding the note. He then said loudly, "Of course, this young master has always enjoyed these thrilling activities. Come, you rascal, here's your reward!"

"Rascal, introduce yourself to me. What fierce beast do we have today?"

Well, Young Master Wang, this is a casino. Otherwise, shall we speak at the gambling table

Li He wanted to leave, but was held back by the other party's servant

Li He stole a glance out the window, a flash of brilliance fleeting in his eyes, as a child rushed to embrace his father's thigh, crying out: "Father! I was wrong, I will never dare again." With snot and tears, it is heart-wrenching to hear.

Upon hearing this, Li He instantly turned pale. Damn it, this purple-eyed blue lion is the guardian beast of this place. It must be a creature that fights alongside warriors, and killing other ferocious beasts is as easy as slaughtering a chick. However, he had no strength left to resist and could only allow the other party to ravage him

Hmph! However, his father was completely unresponsive, clearly accustomed to it, and let out a cold snort. His eyes were filled with disappointment

Li He secretly observed his father Wu Xiong, and indeed, his father's brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes no longer held the same anger as before. He felt a surge of joy in his heart, for this tactic had proven effective time and again

"Good, the dog bastard speaks well. Once you enter the casino, it's naturally the gambling table that does the talking, haha, now I have some pocket money again!" Wang Song laughed, casting a disdainful glance at Li He: "What, does Young Master Li feel inclined to gamble with me?"

Wu Qiu looked at Li He’s figure with a face full of helplessness. He sat dejectedly on the bench and said, "Yan'er, look at what he has become. He shows no ambition and lacks the drive to improve himself. Although he was born without the innate talent for cultivation, it would be good if he could at least grasp some of the wisdom of scholars. I even found a teacher for him, yet he didn’t even want to learn. He even drove the teacher away. Sigh..."

Wuzun, that is already a top master on the continent. As for the Martial Emperor, he is the pinnacle existence on the continent! However, until now, no one has ever seen the Martial Emperor appear. There have been rumors that the Martial Emperor can break through the void to reach a new world

How did I encounter this crazy girl! Damn it, I can't believe it!" He shouted angrily and then turned to leave. The two guards had been closely watching him with the eyes of prison guards ever since Li Tianyi came out until he was completely out of their sight, filled with disdain, not treating him as their young master at all

Hmph, let us see what kind of person you are. You actually fought someone over a prostitute, and ended up stripped naked and thrown onto the street. You, you..." The middle-aged man trembled with rage, his palm striking the wooden table with such force that it instantly turned to ashes: "Since the establishment of the Wu family, which one of us has not been steadfast and valiant, traversing the battlefield? I, a dignified general protecting the nation, have actually given birth to such a son as you

"Li He, you have utterly disgraced the Wu family!" In the study, a burly middle-aged man reprimanded in a stern voice, exuding an air of martial prowess, clearly a veteran of many battles. Opposite him sat a frail young boy, his face pale, trembling, and silent.

What made him even more aggrieved was that he had never even seen the princess's face, yet he inexplicably attracted a wave of unwarranted disaster because of her

In the Mo domain, a Martial Sovereign is already a supreme existence, and his father is merely a Sixth-Rank Martial Sovereign. For ordinary people, a Martial Emperor is a legendary figure, but he is, after all, the third son of the Wu family. Naturally, he cannot be classified among ordinary people. His elder brother was taken away by a divine being from the martial world at birth. He once heard his father mention that this divine being is far beyond the Martial Emperor. Ordinary people, and even those within the martial world, are unaware of this.

Martial Master, this represents a new realm; having reached the level of Martial Master can be said to have become a top expert on the continent

Having already left the study, Li He was naturally unaware of what his father was saying. The Wu family was established through martial prowess, and it was a family that placed great emphasis on strength. As someone who could not cultivate, he was naturally met with rejection and ridicule at every turn. Moreover, he had two illustrious older brothers, although they did not share the same mother. The eldest brother was taken away by a divine figure from the martial world at birth, and the second brother had long since become a distinguished figure in the military. However, none of this concerned him, for he knew...

"It's nothing, then I'll take my leave first." Li He had considerable experience dealing with such women. It was better to make a quick exit; otherwise, he would end up getting beaten again. However, he found it strange. Ever since he turned thirteen, the other party had not hit him again.

"Let it slip, let's gamble." Li He touched the pocket in his hand, having casually taken it from his father's study. He had long since become accustomed to this, and he felt compelled to do so. "Now, I can exchange this for a lot of money again. Hehe!"

That's enough, that's enough. You may leave!

Hello, Sister Wu Qing. You have become even more beautiful after not seeing you for a few days

Li He is evidently a regular here, as someone greeted him with a smile as soon as he entered

Hua Lu, Li He jogged along the way. He immediately took off!

Thank you, Young Master Li! The dog-like fellow hurriedly bowed and expressed his gratitude. He led Li He into the inner gambling arena, where upon entering, Li He felt invigorated, for it was only here that he could completely release the repression within his heart, with shouts echoing like thunder. The gambling methods here were certainly not as simple as rolling dice outside; he had long grown tired of that. Here, it was about ferocious beasts, beasts that could rival martial artists! The gambling methods here were certainly not as simple as rolling dice outside; he had long grown tired of that. Here, it was about ferocious beasts, beasts that could rival martial artists!

"Bet high, bet low. Once you buy, your hands are off!" Someone shouted in the casino

A warrior, upon reaching this point, can be considered to have truly entered the threshold of martial arts, allowing for the cultivation of powerful combat techniques. Combat techniques can be said to be the measure of a martial artist's strength; however, they are not easily mastered. Both comprehension and diligence are indispensable.

Li He wore a broad smile, showing no anger at the other party's embarrassment and anger. In Wu Qing's eyes, he appeared to be nothing more than a servile figure

Hearing the sound, Li He knew without turning around who it was. That person, like him, was also a scion of a prominent family, and harbored hatred. The one who had stripped him naked and thrown him into the street last time was him! This person was named Wang Song, and his elder brother was indeed a person of extraordinary talent. It was uncertain whether Li He was born under an ill-fated star or for some other reason, but having a marriage engagement with the princess should have been a good thing. However, it also offended his elder brother Wang Hao, and how could he possibly compete with Wang Hao? Thus, he suffered much humiliation. It was uncertain whether Li He was born under an ill-fated star or for some other reason, but having a marriage engagement with the princess should have been a good thing. However, it also offended his elder brother Wang Hao, and how could he possibly compete with Wang Hao? Thus, he suffered much humiliation. Later, when his elder brother entered the military for training, Li He's life became somewhat more bearable. But this Wang Song frequently came to trouble him!

"Li He, you must have been scolded by your uncle again!" a woman of similar age to Li He mocked.

"Father, please forgive me for the sake of my deceased mother," Li He cried out. "Mother, oh mother, I miss you. Wuwu..."

All martial artists strengthen themselves by absorbing the vital energy of heaven and earth. There are no techniques here, only the innate ability of the primordial bone to absorb. The primordial bone is the foundation of all martial practitioners; those without a primordial bone can be said to be nearly nonexistent. However, Li He is an exception; he was born without a primordial bone. Unable to sense the vital energy of heaven and earth, he fundamentally cannot embark on the path of cultivation. The primordial bone ranges from first grade to ninth grade, and it can be said that the primordial bone determines a person's potential for cultivation. Even if one uses a large amount of natural resources to accumulate, raising a first-grade primordial bone individual to the level of a warrior is already against the natural order.

A martial disciple, as the name suggests, is a practitioner of martial arts, one who has just embarked on the path of cultivation

Alright, a new one has been delivered today... Before the dog could finish speaking, a sharp mockery came through. "Oh, Young Master Li, it seems you have money again today"

Before long, Li He arrived at an alley, navigating through several twists and turns to enter a casino, clearly quite familiar with the place

Small

"You little rascal, I've booked the entire venue this time. I still bet on the Purple-eyed Blue Lion to win! Young Master Li, you can only place bets on something else."

Big, big!

Hmph! Just look at how useless you are. No wonder, even though you are from the Wu family, you carry the surname Li!" Wu Qingbu said disdainfully

Li He left behind a flurry of grandiose words, claiming that he would certainly make amends. Then, he stumbled out of the study, and just as he reached the door, a figure hurriedly departed by the window. A glance caught the corner of his eye, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. His gaze sparkled with brilliance, but it quickly returned to a dazed expression, wearing a look of debauchery.