The frail and delicate Liang Xi entered Lingyun Palace at a young age, where he met his senior brother and lifelong confidant, Zhuang Yunzhen. By a twist of fate, the two of them mastered the supreme martial art known as the "Lingyun Codex." Thus began the legendary tale of the Twin Stars of Yun and Xi.
Ten years later, Zhuang Yunzheng was seventeen, Liang Xi fifteen, both grown into youthful lads. "Little Mat, take this!" Zhuang Yunzheng swung his fists, and instantly, his aura transformed dramatically, like a wild beast charging toward Liang Xi. This move was the Fierce Tiger Vajra Fist, which Zhuang Yunzheng had practiced for years. Throughout the decade, he had never once slackened in his cultivation, focusing exclusively on his boxing technique. Now, his fists were formidable, his physique robust and imposing, so much so that Liang Xi seemed to lose half the battle in sheer presence alone. Yet, Liang Xi showed not the slightest fear.
A faint red dot appeared at the center of his brow, glowing softly, while the air around him seemed to ripple like a balloon swelling without wind. Clearly, he was preparing his strongest defensive technique. "Senior brother, we've sparred for so many years, and neither of us has ever won. You know my moves, I know yours. If we keep fighting like this, we'll only end up hurting ourselves."
"Didn't Master say that if we truly fought, the consequences would be dire? Have you forgotten that today is Master's birthday? I think we shouldn't fight anymore. Let's celebrate his birthday—that's the most important thing!" In these ten years, Liang Xi had grown strikingly handsome, his name known by all the female disciples of the Cloud Realm. In the Cloud Palace, there was a young man named Liang Xi, admired by all.
Yet, he seemed indifferent to the praise surroun