Legend of The Golden Dragon Sword

Ming Yin City is a fairly busy city in Hui Shan Province, Ming Country. The inhabitants of this city move fast like time is spinning to carry out their daily activities.

Life in Ming Yin City was like a fairy tale, for a stark difference would be seen in this city when it was bright in the morning and during the day, and when it was dark at night.

In the light or in the morning, this city is very beautiful to look at because it is located at the foot of the Huashan mountains which are famous for their beauty and cool nature. Not to mention the movement of residents of the city of Ming Yin, whose mobility is very high in carrying out their daily activities.

The cool and green trees make the eyes feel fresh to see them. Not to mention the clean air, making anyone feel at home in this city.

But that's when the atmosphere of this city is bright in the morning and afternoon.

When night falls, the city suddenly becomes a ghost town, because all the residents who move around carry out their activities from morning to evening, when night falls it is as if they are gripped by fear by hiding in their respective homes.

As for what the residents of Ming Yin City are afraid of, is the thick white fog that always comes to cover this city from the Huashan Mountains. This cold mist is said to carry various wild creatures that can instantly drag anyone into this fog to disappear forever, if they are touched by this thick white mist.

Even though there is always a threat when night falls on this city, the residents of the city seem reluctant to move from this city which has provided them with a lot of sources of fortune. They chose to survive in the city of Ming Yin rather than move to another city that may not necessarily produce for them.

As long as the townspeople stayed inside their homes, this white mist couldn't disturb them. It was as if their house had been installed with an antidote for this mysterious white fog. Who installed the antidote for this mysterious white mist is still a mystery to the residents of Ming Yin City.

No one knows the origin of this mysterious white mist. It is said that this white mist has existed for a long time, and it always haunts Ming Yin City at night. The purpose of this white mist, which always comes to Ming Yin City at night, is also a mystery that the residents of Ming Yin City can't solve.

With no activity at night, the residents of Ming Yin City were very effective at working to catch up to their short time. There is no downtime for these city dwellers in the light. They really take advantage of the time given to them for activities.

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One of the residents of Ming Yin City is a poor young man who is alone by the name of Zhou Shen. This young man worked as a fisherman catching fish on the Huang Shin river which flows through this bustling city.

The Huang Shin River is a clear river and is also a port for trading ships in Ming Yin City. This river is rich in abundant fish.

Zhou Shen catches fish in the morning and sells them at noon in the markets scattered in Ming Yin city. When it was late at night, Zhou Shen and all the townspeople immediately closed themselves to stay in their respective homes.

This poor young man only got a little silver that was enough for his needs that day, because the working time was short for him. But for Zhou Shen, it was enough for him to pass the day without going hungry.

Zhou Shen lived in a small house on the outskirts of Ming Yin town which was close to the Huashan mountains. So the white mist that terrorizes the townspeople must have passed in front of his house first before heading to the city center.

All this time Zhou Shen had always been safe and had not been bothered at all by the mysterious white mist that carried these various dangerous beasts.

*****

"Zhou Shen...you didn't catch any fish today?" asked one of his regular fish buyers who always bought Zhou Shen's fish.

"No uncle, the fishing boat is being used by the owner so I can't rent it for today!" Zhou Shen said.

"What are you eating today, if not selling fish?" asked the uncle who bought this fish.

"I don't know uncle Zhang... at most I just fish in the lake near the mountains!" Zhou Shen said.

"Don't be too late on the road ... remember the danger of white fog!" Uncle Zhang ordered.

"Okay uncle... I'll be back before noon so I can get home on time," said Zhou Shen.

"If you don't get food today, you can stop by uncle's house!" bid uncle Zhang this.

"Thank you very much uncle Zhang... I will consider it!" Zhou Shen replied kindly.

Zhou Shen's trip to Lake Yin Nan, located in the Huashan mountains, took about two hours by foot, but this young man tirelessly went through it in order to get a few fish that could be exchanged for silver to buy daily needs.

Zhou Shen's very poor life was lived with great fortitude.

Zhou Shen's parents were lost in the white mist that engulfed this Ming Yin city when they were late getting home after selling fish at the market.

Yin Nan Lake is rarely visited by Ming Yin townspeople because it is said that a giant golden dragon lives in it. Several townspeople had seen the appearance of this golden dragon, though they couldn't prove it.

Many connected the appearance of this gigantic golden dragon with the beast within the white mist that had devoured many of Ming Yin townspeople, including Zhou Shen's parents. Rumors were circulating that a gigantic golden dragon nestled within this white mist that devoured anyone it encountered at night.

This beast in the white mist, no one has ever seen, so the people just believe what they hear.

There are also residents who believe that this white mist does not contain wild creatures or giant golden dragons, but only white mist with a dimensional portal that carries living creatures swallowed up by this white mist to other realms or dimensions.

Zhou Shen believes more in this dimensional portal theory even though it feels impossible. However, this belief can raise his spirits because he feels his parents are still alive somewhere in another realm.

The townspeople of Ming Yin chose to play it safe in trusting the townspeople who saw this golden dragon rather than rushing to this lake to prove it.

Zhou Shen had been to Yin Nan Lake many times, but had never seen the gigantic golden dragon that was rumored to be the inhabitant of this lake.

"I have to catch a lot of fish today... otherwise, I might starve for the next few days," Zhou Shen resolved to himself.

Zhou Shen didn't realize that the destiny that brought him today to Yin Nan Lake would turn his ordinary life into one full of adventure.

The life which is also full of dangers that he will live follows the fate that has been bestowed upon him.

Zhou Shen, who was unable to find a boat to catch fish, decided to fish only at Yin Nan Lake, which is located at the foot of the Huashan Mountains. gdanau which also once provided a lot of fish for him when boats to catch fish in the river could not be rented.

The life of the townspeople of Ming Yin is mostly centered on the economy rather than warriors. Rarely do residents of this city wish to become warriors. Most likely because this city is safe from robbers and other bandits.

Zhou Shen really admired the many warriors scattered in Ming Country. His strong desire is to become a swordsman who is more powerful than any warrior. But living in a city where there is no martial arts institute plus the entire population is more suitable for trading and other businesses makes his wish very unreasonable.

Gradually Zhou Shen's desire to become a warrior also disappeared. Only survival was on his mind right now.

Especially he had to catch a lot of fish in Yin Nan Lake today. It doesn't matter whether a giant golden dragon appears or not, his only wish is to be able to provide for his increasingly difficult daily needs.

There is no one in Yin Nan Lake, only Zhou Shen is at the foot of the Huashan Mountains.

Apart from bringing fishing rods, Zhou Shen also brought nets to catch quite a lot of fish in this lake.

"Hopefully today I can catch quite a lot of fish, so I don't have to go to this lake all the time," he hoped in his heart.

But hope is just hope for Zhou Shen. it was late in the day but there was not even a single fish he got.

"What's wrong? Usually there are lots of fish in this lake, why are there none at all now?"

Yin Nan Lake which several times produced enough fish for Zhou Shen, this time did not produce any.

"There's something strange about this lake today. The lake water has also changed its color, unlike before it was blue."

Suddenly Zhou Shen's fishing rod seemed to be a fish pulling it tight enough.

Zhou Shen shouted with joy.

"Hooray ... at least I can eat fish today!"

Zhou Shen hurriedly played with his fishing line by pulling and stretching the fishing line so that it would not break up being attracted by the fish which he felt was quite large.

The strong tug he felt made Zhou Shen sure he got a big fish or a legendary fish that lived in Yin Nan lake.

The hope that was lost is now starting to rise again.

"Hopefully I really get a big monster fish in this lake. If it is sold in the market, it will get quite a lot of silver," he said to himself.

His fishing rod seemed to be starting to warp, being pulled by something alive that kept pulling the fishing line.

"This fish can't escape! I have to be careful and have to be patient in order to catch this big fish."

The battle between Zhou Shen and the figure that Zhou Shen thought was a monster fish had been going on for two hours, but this big fish seemed to be tirelessly tugging at Zhou Shen's fishing line.

"Should I just net this fish to make sure he doesn't escape by breaking the fishing line!" Zhou Shen said. "Why didn't I think of this earlier? I've wasted over two hours with this giant fish."

Zhou Shen immediately took his net and then slowly pulled the fishing line so that the fish that was eaten by the hook did not try to fight back with great force which could break the fishing line.

After feeling that the distance was suitable, Zhou Shen immediately cast nets into the lake to catch the big fish that could save his life today.

As soon as the nets were lifted, Zhou Shen looked disappointed because there were no large fish squirming in his nets. He only saw something like a sword that was still complete with its sheath.

Zhou Shen immediately took this sword which apparently got caught by his fishing hook earlier.

*****

This sword with a quite beautiful hilt, edged with flaming red stone, did not necessarily make Zhou Shen happy, who had wanted a sword for a long time. His big disappointment was not getting the monster fish he was expecting.

When the sword was removed from the scabbard, it was still shiny, as if it had been in the lake recently. but looking at the sheath of the sword, you can be sure that this sword has been at the bottom of the lake for a long time.

"Should I just sell this sword? It looks like this sword is quite expensive to exchange for some silver or even gold coins," muttered Zhou Shen.

If only Zhou Shen knew the value of this sword in front of him.

This sword that Zhou Shen found was the Golden Dragon Sword that had been lost for a long time from the martial world. This sword was the target of warriors and even nobles who could afford to buy this sword at a very high price.

Zhou Shen continued to wield this Golden Dragon Sword, which appeared to be an extremely exquisite sword.

"It's already getting late... I better get back home before this white mist ambushes me on my way home! I better take this sword home too!"

Zhou Shen immediately tidied up his fishing rods and nets so he could quickly leave this lake.

Zhou Shen's return trip did not encounter any significant obstacles. It was just that Zhou Shen's hungry stomach made his journey a little late to his house, but he was lucky that it was not yet dark.

*****

Zhou Shen was reluctant to ask uncle Zhang for food.

Hunger suppressed, because he did not get fish at all today.

The only useless sword he got, which probably only cost a few silvers.

"It's a good sword... should I keep it or sell it for my daily needs! But I've wanted a sword for a long time, and this sword meets the requirements with its beauty!"

Zhou Shen gripped this sword tightly as if not wanting to let go again.

Weirdness immediately ensues...

Starting from the bright shining red stone on the hilt of the sword, followed by this rather dirty sword which immediately became clean and immediately showed its sharpness.

Zhou Shen also felt something strange from within him.

"What happened to me? Why are so many sword moves drawn in my mind? What really happened to me?" he repeated in bewilderment.

Zhou Shen who was an ordinary person was very surprised to get many images of sword moves when he held this sword. Even strangely, he could immediately remember these sword moves that kept passing through his mind.

Is this sacred sword the cause of all this? What kind of sword is this magic sword actually? Why after holding this sword, there are so many sword moves scattered that he immediately remembers.

"What a strange sword! Is this sword some sort of sacred sword that is very useful?" muttered Zhou Shen who was increasingly confused by what happened to him today.

Zhou Shen immediately mastered sword moves even though he was just an ordinary person who did not understand martial arts at all.

"Is it because of the influence of this holy sword huh? Why did such a good sword end up in Yin Nan lake?"

Zhou Shen couldn't stop thinking about the luck he had today.

Zhou Shen could immediately perform beautiful sword moves using this sword he got from Yin Nan Lake.

"Wow... that's great! I became a swordsman in just one night! It's ridiculous... but it's a gift I should be thankful for."

Zhou Shen really didn't expect that he could become a warrior so easily. It feels like a dream.

He who was just an ordinary fisherman without any profound strength skills, with a very thin body suddenly suddenly turned into a well-built youth. The handsomeness that had disappeared when his body was emaciated, slowly reappeared.

Zhou Shen who was just an ordinary youth, just overnight turned into a well-built and handsome young man. No one will recognize him with this new appearance.

Zhou Shen also changed from a ragged fisherman to a warrior with high abilities.

"Zhou Shen! I chose you for a reason!"

Suddenly he heard a sound coming from the magic sword he had found.

Of course Zhou Shen was surprised to hear his sacred sword speak.

"Who are you? Is it a ghost? Or are you a demon from the white mist?" asked Zhou Shen who was a bit scared hearing the sword that could make a sound.

"Don't be afraid... Zhou Shen! I am not a ghost or a demon like you think! I am the Golden Dragon who is guarding this sword from the hands of irresponsible filthy warriors!"

"How come you know my name, Golden Dragon?" asked Zhou Shen boldly.

"I can read your mind, Zhou Shen! That's how I learned your name!" replied this Golden Dragon.

"Will you be able to get out of this sword, Golden Dragon?" Zhou Shen asked.

"For now, I can't get out of this Golden Dragon sword, but later when my form is perfect, I will be able to get out of this sword to help you!" said the Golden Dragon.

"Wow ... so cool then!" Zhou Shen shouted.

"Right now, I can only come out in the golden dragon beam form if you play the right moves!" said this Golden Dragon again.

"These moves imprinted in my mind, are these the sword moves of this Golden Dragon Sword?" Zhou Shen asked.

"That's right... Zhou Shen!"

"Who created this powerful move? Is it you, Golden Dragon?" Zhou Shen asked again.

"This Golden Dragon Sword's first master who created these powerful moves! He was also the one who taught me how to fight the Dragon style!" explained the Golden Dragon.

"Is this Master you mentioned dead?" Zhou Shen asked.

"Died thousands of years ago! Ever since Master died, the Golden Dragon Sword has become a hot topic because of the rumors!"

"What news, Golden Dragon?"

"This Golden Dragon Sword is said to be able to allow its owner to live in immortality. In addition, the new owner of this sword who is fated, will receive all the sword moves directly into his subconscious, so that he can automatically cast these powerful moves!"

"Then it's precious... how did this Golden Dragon Sword end up in Yin Nan Lake?" asked Zhou Shen who was surprised by the origin of this sacred sword.

"The last owner of this Golden Dragon Sword has always been restless in his life, because all warriors in the Martial Arts universe are hunting for the owner of this sword to challenge him!"

"But why did it end up in Yin Nan Lake? It's so ridiculous, because there are no warriors in MingYin City, only ordinary people working!"

"In that case I don't know... because I also slept for quite a while inside this Golden Dragon Sword!" said the Golden Dragon..

Zhou Shen, who was initially happy with his new status, started to worry when the Golden Dragon said that the owner of this Golden Dragon Sword would be hunted down by warriors throughout his life.

"How can I live in peace, if I'm constantly being chased by warriors who want this Golden Dragon Sword?" he thought.

"You don't need to worry, Zhou Shen! This Golden Dragon Sword chose you, it means that there is something special in you that no one else has!" said the Golden Dragon again.

"I am happy to be chosen by you and this sword, Golden Dragon....but my life will not be peaceful if the warriors of the martial world keep hunting me and challenging me to fight just for the sake of mastering and possessing this Golden Dragon Sword," said Zhou Shen.

"Not every owner of the Golden Dragon Sword will get sword moves! If they are not chosen, then they will only get a useless sword. The sword is only used for fighting without any supernatural powers in it, including myself!" explained the Golden Dragon.

"So... if I keep this Golden Dragon Sword without using it then I am safe from interference by sword hunters?"

"That's right, Swordsman Zhou!" replied the Golden Dragon.

"You called me Swordsman Zhou?" Zhou Shen asked in astonishment.

"Aren't you already a warrior now? So it's only fitting that you be called the Zhou Warrior, the Golden Dragon Swordsman!" cried the Golden Dragon.

"I'm more at ease, when you can emerge as a complete Golden Dragon!"

"I'm sorry Swordsman Zhou, for now I can't fulfill your wish! If this Golden Dragon Sword reaches a certain level then my dragon body will automatically form to perfection!"

"Is this just your game, Gold Dragon? Using a stupid human like myself to become a warrior will make you return to your original form which is the Golden Dragon?"

Zhou Shen, who felt that it was too easy to become a warrior, began to be suspicious of the Golden Dragon, who might be taking advantage of his stupidity, who was too happy to get sword moves and his magic sword.

"I will not play tricks on you, Warrior of Zhou! The choice is all yours! Remain a fisherman by keeping this Golden Dragon sword or become a Zhou Warrior to defend the weak and oppressed!"

Again this poor young man was confused by the choice given by the Golden Dragon.

"Alright... for now I believe in you, Golden Dragon! I'll just become a Zhou Warrior to stand up for the truth!" Zhou Shen insisted.