Preface to The Legend of Ling Yu: The Path Through the Cocoon
On a vast, mysterious fantasy continent, the threads of fate crisscross, weaving countless legends and tragedies. Ling Yu, a young man burdened with a family vendetta, is like a pebble swept into a maelstrom by the wheel of destiny. His life is destined to be tumultuous.
Ling Yu’s family was once a shining jewel on this continent, inheriting an ancient and mysterious power. Yet in a single night, bloodshed erupted, and a catastrophe, like the merciless claw of a demon, crushed the family’s peace and glory. That night, raging flames engulfed the family estate. Screams and cries echoed through the dark as young Ling Yu watched his loved ones fall before his eyes. Their blood splashed across his gaze, and the seed of hatred took deep root in his heart.
After his family was wiped out, Ling Yu began a life of flight, forced to flee from place to place. Every dawn brought fear of the unknown; every night, nightmares tormented him. Like a startled bird, he stayed on high alert at the slightest disturbance. Yet fate’s cruelty did not end there. Instead, it became the catalyst for his transformation.
During his flight, Ling Yu happened upon the incomplete emblem on his family crest. The discovery was like a mysterious key, quietly unlocking a thousand-year-old game hidden behind it. As he grew, more mysteries came flooding in: Why did the spirit beasts in the Spirit Valley willingly submit to him? What secrets lay behind the mysterious sand-table strategy simulations in the academy dean’s office?
The magic system on this continent is intricate and complex. Elemental spiritual power is closely linked to the elements of nature, from the first glimpse of...
