Sword God in a World of Magic

Shang walked towards the border, and the gate opened without anyone questioning him.

As soon as he stepped past the gate, Shang saw several warriors walk over to him while the Mages threw careful glances at him.

Obviously, they felt the threat Shang posed, and they were a bit taken aback that a warrior could give off such a strong pressure.

"Welcome back!" a Late Commander Stage warrior shouted with a laugh.

"I'm home," Shang said with an unchanging expression.

When the warriors saw how dull and emotionless Shang said these words, they lifted an eyebrow in confusion.

Most warriors would have a get-together with the border guards and tell their stories, but Shang obviously didn't seem to be in the mood.

Wasn't he happy being back in the Skythunder Kingdom?

"Everything alright?" the strongest warrior asked with concern.

Shang took a deep breath.

He was glad to be home, but the feelings weren't as strong as he had imagined them to be.

He felt more relief than happiness.

It was like he had finally finished a tiresome task.

He didn't feel any kind of achievement or happiness for a task well done.

"It's been too long," Shang said. "I've been gone for over ten years."

The jaws of several warriors dropped when they heard that.

Ten years at the frontlines of the Spirit Spring Kingdom?!

It was a miracle that Shang was even still alive!

No wonder he looked so tired!

"But it's finally over, right?" the leader asked.

Shang nodded. "It is."

"Was it worth it?" the leader asked, obviously referring to the powerful feeling of pressure Shang gave off.

The leader had to keep his shock in check since he felt like he would be helpless in front of Shang.

front for ten years had obviously

journey and what

how

trained his

years training with Teacher

incomparable to the

worth it,"

You obviously want to get home. So, we

Shang nodded. "Thanks."

need to go? A couple of things

a glance at the warrior, but he

Zone," Shang

and Shang slightly

Something had happened.

warriors appeared more taciturn and careful, and Shang could even see some pity

take it something has

than ten years ago, some kind of procedure that allowed warriors to have

the Procedure, which Shang was very familiar with.

Infusion became public knowledge, things quickly started to change

underwent the Bloodline

after those two years, the Mages started to protest against

now, only General Stage warriors were dangerous to the Adepts, but what when those

He could imagine

next couple of years. More and more warriors that had undergone

right eye narrowed,

them decided against undergoing the Bloodline Infusion. After all, only the warriors that had undergone the Bloodline Infusion vanished. Nothing had

several political setbacks have cost Duke Whirlwind

as he heard

for everyone to see that the Council has a problem with the Bloodline Infusion, and they are working in secret to get Duke Whirlwind to

they blow it up beyond proportion and frame

have already left his territory to join other Dukes, and the remaining Mages try to dissuade Duke Whirlwind from further investing in the Bloodline Infusion. After all, when the Bloodline Infusion stops, the

that, the leader

or arrogance?" Shang

Then, they glanced at the Mages on the

the Mages only sighed and

hivemind. Every Mage was an individual, and

here had worked closely with the warriors for years, and they didn't see them as beneath them

actions

the Skythunder Kingdom, and by increasing the power of the warriors,

it's fear," the leader said. "The Mages still have Mana Tranquility, which

beast that had