large black tiger's head, which purred softly. His eyes then locked onto Zhi Hao

s place not part of the human world?" he asked, hi

Clan Library-tales of a hidden realm that lay thinly separa

as if burdened by the explanation. "This place belon

difference between us!"

es, which gleamed with meaning. "But what separates us is the boundary of existence; we are tra

nd return to the human world?

one of the village elders,

to meet this elder," Zh

Dung said before vanishin

g's disappearing figure. "If only I had t

red, looking perplexed. "Why d

to move as fast as you,"

his mistake. "Alright, get on Wi Ra

sing glance. Zhi Hao hesitated but realized that Wi R

e won't hurt you,"

is lips quivered from side to side with every sharp turn the massive tiger made. The wind

ly grin, his eyes gleaming, knowing full w

eling his heart pounding wildly. "He completely ignored m

ke an amused snort, though it was nothin

ouses with pointed roofs towering into the sky. Some disciples wer

Dung spoke respectfully, sna

g whispered, his voice carr

ao called out loudly, mim

eagle-like eyes scrutinized him. "A human? How di

child here? Did you abduc

the forest, Elder. He was resting

lage knew exactly

esture, he called out, "Come here, boy!" His voice echoed, carrying both

look, said, "Go on now." The touch, though light, seemed to break the shackles of hesitation binding Zhi Hao's steps.

an attempt to calm the boy who had clearly

he Grand Mirror with a profound look. "What do you see in this mi

ck by the question. "Myself!" he answered hesitantly, though d

his voice growing serious. "You can choose to become any

Wi Dar asked again, hi

voice trembling slightly. "I see a figure standing tal

ed countless worlds under his power and wisdom. But he changed drastically after losing the one he