Chapter 2: The Birth of a Genius

The full moon was suspended in the sky and the stars were abundant in the heavens.

Nonetheless, among the river of stars, there were luminous 10-coloured lightnings that were particularly vibrant.

"Such abnormal signs in the sky indicate that a heavenly physique of legendary proportions is about to be born, one that is threatening to devour the heavens!"

On the top of the tower, stood an old man dressed in luxurious fabric and a golden-coloured robe over it. His hands were placed behind his back and he was looking up towards the vibrant sky.

Behind him, were tens of thousands of men in armor with their sword on their hip, ready to be drawn out at the old man's order.

"BOOM"

The lightning bolt descended from the river of stars and the heavens, striking down with the appearance of a lotus flower pattern.

As the lightning flashed, the previously dark sky was illuminated with a brilliant brightness. Even before the lightning came striking down, the ground had already begun to shake, and a fissure had started to form.

Despite the powerful impact that the lightning made with the ground, it caused no damage to the earth upon impact. Simultaneously, the world was enveloped by the night once again.

This event caused the old man's body to tremble with excitement and his eyes gleamed with intensity. He pointed towards the location at where the lightning had landed, "Within the borders of the Celestial Peak, get me all of the infants that were born tonight and back to the Heavenly Capital!"

"Yes Sir!"

The response resonated throughout the whole of the Celestial Peak and tens of thousands Heavenly Capital experts headed towards the Celestial Peak. They swore to look for the heavenly physique that was born tonight and submit it to the celestial court for use.

In a hut that is located at Celestial Peak, there are a total number of 3 adults and 1 infant that is currently sleeping soundly right now. The mother is lying weakly on her husband's shoulders and the husband commanded, "Lian Wuze! Take our son and flee from this place right now."

The mother's name was Xuan Rou while the father's name was Lian Tian Zhan.

"Wuze, I know that we have burdened you with a heavy responsibility. However, my family is here to take me away and only you can protect our child. Tian Zhan… What do you think of naming our son.. Lian Chen?"

Tian Zhan looks towards his wife, nods lightly and agrees with his name.

"Lian means to practice, and Chen means his dedication to cultivation and self-improvement."

Lian Wuze swiftly grabbed the infant, and hurriedly fled in the opposite direction of where the assailants were coming from.

"Tian Zhan, run. My family won't harm me. Swear to me that one day you will return together with our son and find me… Can you promise me that?"

Tian Zhan hesitated to run, even showing a slight bit of fighting spirit, determined to fight against his wife's attackers. But upon hearing her words, Tian Zhan hand sliced through the air, and with a swift wave, a ripple formed in the fabric of space. A rift then emerged from the distortion, revealing a glimpse of the unknown beyond.

Tian Zhan took a step in, and as soon as he passed through, the rift sealed shut behind him with a soft whooshing sound.