The Dark Age brought the Ancient Age to an end. Rank and privilege were sharply divided.
In a shadowy alley, a bookish fellow who loved classical poetry was possessed by a golden light.
“The ancients tempered their bodies by starting with the skin, flesh, and bones. That's why there's a saying: ‘copper skin and iron bones.’”
Wen Sihu thought it made sense. He devoured a hundred jin of copper ore and began tempering his skin, bones, and flesh, comprehending the Vajra Body. He tempered his internal organs and comprehended Explosive Fire. He tempered his sinews, blood, and marrow, comprehending the Five Qi Returning to the Origin.
“A powerful figure from ancient times left this poem: ‘I have fought three thousand miles in a single campaign; with one sword, I once faced a million soldiers.’”
Wen Sihu nodded, devoured ancient weapons, and condensed a flying sword in the golden light. It began to evolve: Dark Iron Sword, Gold Crystal Sword, Purple Gold Sword...
Big Shot: Why did you join the army?
Wen Sihu: The ancients said, “Heaven moves with vigor; the junzi strives tirelessly to improve himself.”
Big Shot, pleased: That's a good saying. What else did the ancients say?
Wen Sihu scratched his head: “The friendship between junzi is... as light as water”?
The Big Shot's expression changed. “What you said had better not mean what I think it means.”
It's very good. I finally saw a novel with a normal outlook on Tomato. Most of them are people who slipped through the compulsory education system. They break off love and decide to kill indiscriminately. They are selfish and unappetizing.
You can watch it. Cool genre.