The Mortal's Journey

Tears filled Xiaofan's eyes as he raised his sword toward the sky.

Though he knew the road would be hard and life would be harsh, he would not give up the only hope he had.

Xiaofan said, “I won't run away, and I won't give up hope.

I've already made my choice, even if I'm nothing but an ordinary mortal.

But even an ordinary mortal can hold fast to hope.

I'll walk the path of a mortal and bring peace and prosperity back to this world.

If the gods stand in my way, I'll slay them; if the immortals block me, I'll destroy them.

I'll destroy immortals and slay gods. The road will be rough, and I may not know where it leads.

I'll cut through every obstacle and endure every hardship.

Though I've weathered countless storms, time always moves forward.

You ask where the road lies? It's right beneath our feet.

Where can hope be found? Hope lies ahead.”

Facing into the wind, Xiaofan flew straight into the sword energy that could destroy heaven and earth.