Imperial City's Shadow -- The Mysterious Adventures of Tianlu 1

Author: Fei Ling
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: After the battle against the Demon Lord, the hero Elly chose to remain silent and wander the world amidst his soaring reputation. By chance, Elly returned to the imperial capital. Under the intricate schemes of King Kaiman, Elly encountered the Demon Lord again. As if destined, Elly was once again drawn into the turbulent changes of the Tianlu Continent. The smooth and flowing prose is rich in flavor, making it irresistible to savor repeatedly. — Luo Sen (Author of "Feng Zhi Wu Yu")
This is a classic fantasy novel with a strong comic book vibe. Swords and heroes, magic and girls, combined with a humorous, playful, and adventurous journey—highly recommended! — Dian Xuan (Author of "Legends of the Gods")
Ten years ago, the demons launched a massive invasion of the Tianlu Continent. The great mage Xuya sealed the Demon Lord with the six elemental elves and Elrick, sacrificing her own life in the process. Elrick, filled with guilt, wandered the world for a decade. Ten years later, war broke out again. King Kaiman sought to dominate the Tianlu Continent and eliminate his rivals by holding a martial arts competition. The Demon Seal Hero Elrick, disguised as the vagrant Elly, came to compete for a promise. By chance, he met Ruo Sha, the waitress at the Swallow Inn. On the competition field, Elly deliberately hid his martial arts skills and "ran away," advancing to the finals, where he unexpectedly encountered the Demon Lord again. The Demon Lord had become King Kaiman's assassin, making a bloody battle inevitable.
Ruo Sha's gentle arrow shattered the absolute balance of the rainbow barrier set by Kaiman. After escaping the imperial capital, Elly and his group set off for the peaceful Eastern kingdoms, joining the Crimson Feather Merchant caravan. Along the way, they fought against the gods, demons, and humans, successfully reaching the paradise village of Somervillage. Yet, war was about to break out.