Chapter 96: True Paths Devil
At the age of 3,300, a group of gods called him "True Paths God." Ian said nothing, but the name spread.
At the age of 3,450, he saw a piece of the past in a pool of still water. It was a memory of his first fight. He smiled.
At the age of 3,600, Ian lost again to a Devil. But this time, his ki did not break. It had lasted longer, and it bent the Devil’s blade.
At the age of 3,750, Ian taught three small gods how to hold their minds steady. One of them would later save a realm.
At the age of 3,900, Ian walked through the space between worlds. He saw words float by. One said, "Almost."
At the age of 4,001, his ki showed a new line. It looked like a path of light and dark mixed. He could not follow it yet.
At the age of 4,100, Ian fought a Devil again. This time, it was close. He lost, but the Devil gave him a nod. That meant more than words.
At the age of 4,200, a young god asked, "Are you the real one?" Ian looked up and said, "No. But I am still walking."
At the age of 4,234, Ian stood on a cliff. His True Paths Ki began to improve again.
At the age of 4,235, Ian spent his days walking across a quiet land filled with dust and soft wind. Nothing happened, but he enjoyed the peace.
At the age of 4,250, he helped a tree god remember its name. The god cried for three days.