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.

ten years had

his journey and what he

learned how to strengthen

had trained

years

the time

worth it," Shang

that. "Glad to hear! You obviously want to get home. So, we won't keep you any

Shang nodded. "Thanks."

do you need to go? A couple of things have changed in the

the warrior, but

Zone,"

moment, the mood in the atmosphere shifted, and Shang slightly narrowed his eyes when he felt

Something had happened.

appeared more taciturn and careful, and Shang could even see

something has

ten years ago, some kind of procedure that allowed warriors to have incredibly powerful bodies was

leader narrated the specifics of the Procedure, which Shang was very familiar with.

things quickly

warriors underwent

any problems, but after those two years, the Mages

felt threatened. For now, only General Stage warriors were dangerous to the Adepts, but what when those same warriors

imagine that the

and more warriors that had undergone the Bloodline

eye narrowed, and a cold light appeared

died, more of them decided against undergoing the Bloodline Infusion. After all, only the warriors that had undergone the Bloodline Infusion vanished. Nothing had changed for the normal

several political setbacks have cost Duke Whirlwind the Ice Wyvern Zone

react as he

see that the Council has a problem with the Bloodline

they blow it up beyond proportion

Dukes, and the remaining Mages try to dissuade Duke Whirlwind from further investing in

said that, the

or arrogance?" Shang

at each other. Then, they glanced at

only sighed and showed that

were not one collective hivemind. Every Mage was an individual, and they

for years, and they didn't see them as beneath

actions of suppressing

Skythunder Kingdom, and by increasing the power

it's fear," the leader said. "The Mages still have Mana Tranquility, which still gives them an edge, but the

a distant beast that had suddenly closed half