《The Villain and the Hero》


 Chapter 1: Death??

    In a dark room, illuminated only by a light bulb that was barely supported from the ceiling. There was the figure of two men. One of them had white hair and a scarred face, his tired face showed the hard experience he had gone through. Unlike the first, the second was perfectly fine, although in a precarious situation. His four limbs were tied by chains that kept him in the air.


    Between the two was a table full of different instruments: knives, needles, hammer, hand saw, axe...


    The first, the man whose face was smashed, was called Hei Xin. In front of him was the cause of all the suffering that led him here. But unlike the crazy and excited face that anyone who had experienced the same thing would have, Hei Xin''s was only filled with exhaustion and sadness.


    "You managed to ruin my life, I congratulate you."


    "You tortured my parents, raped my sister, and then starved them to death. "I am surprised by the black heart you have, you are young but you have already committed more atrocities than most criminals."


    "You destroyed my face, and you let me live seeing that I was the cause of the torture they suffered. It''s diabolical, I suffered as you wanted. Everything for this moment."


    "Was it worth doing this to me, just for a street argument?"


    Hei Xin sighed when he saw the boy''s scared expression. He approached with slow, heavy steps. Each step brought more fear to the boy. When she arrived in front of him, the smell of excrement could be smelled in the dark room. Seeing that a few footsteps had caused such a reaction, he could only show a sad expression.


    "Why are you afraid?"


    "Is it really possible that someone like you could destroy my life?"


    "Did you never expect a situation like this?"


    "You know what''s going to happen from now on, right?"


    Hei Xin walked over to the table full of tools, and picked up a pliers. His left hand held the boy''s thumb, holding it steady. He brought the pliers to the finger, and with one motion, tore the nail from the flesh, causing it to bleed. The boy whose nail was torn off shivered violently. Unable to bear the pain, he let out a suppressed murmur due to the towel covering his mouth.


    Ignoring their screams, he proceeded to rip out the remaining 19. The next tool he held was some needles, specifically 20. He held them firmly and inserted them into his fleshy fingers, devoid of nails. The boy, whose mind was not strong enough to withstand the torture, fainted.


    Seeing how he fainted when he had barely started, he picked up some tweezers and electrocuted the young man''s genitals until he regained consciousness.


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    "I''ll let you scream to your heart''s content, pray that it pleases me."


    Hei Xin took the cloth out of the boy''s mouth, and continued with what he had started.


    "Forgive me, please! I''ll give you anything, don''t continue."


    Ignoring their pleas, he picked up the needles and inserted them into the most sensitive points of the human body. One on each nipple, 5 along his genitals, 3 in each ear, two in the nose... Each action is designed so that the recipient does not die from excessive bleeding, and that he sees with his own eyes what is happening with his body.


    Finishing with the needles, he picked up the knife. He held it before his eyes, and exhaled a breath onto the blade. The cold rush of the room quickly dissipated the humidity. He held the knife steady, and began to carefully peel the boy''s skin. Starting from the bottom, the blade ran through every part of the body up to the neck.


    After tearing it off, he threw it on the ground as if it were nothing more than trash. He fixed his eyes on the face of the young man, who was already hoarse from the screams of agony he let out. Knowing that the boy''s body couldn''t take it anymore, he decided to finish what he started. After gouging out his eyes with a spoon, he picked up the hammer from the table. He dragged it on the ground, making slight sparks of friction.


    "You''re lucky, your body won''t be able to take much longer. Tell me thank you for ending your suffering, beg me on your knees. If you do it it might end quickly."


    Hei Xin untied the chains, and let it fall to the ground with a crash. The boy shuddered at the contact of the skinless body against the cold polished cement floor. His body writhed with the little strength he had left.


    Facing the poor creature, Hei Xin tried to force a smile, knowing that he would manage to avenge his loved ones. But the only thing that came out was a breath, leaving aside his inner feelings. He raised the hammer, and slammed it into the boy''s feet. This action was repeated continuously until the young man''s life ended.


    Realizing that he was no longer moving, he stayed still, looking at the corpse of the boy who didn''t even know his name. After remaining motionless for half an hour, it moved, reacting to the siren sounds coming from outside.


    Hei Xin released the hammer, letting the force of gravity drag him towards the ground. A loud sound echoed in the room, the source of that loud noise was the entrance of a squad of police officers. They were dressed in light cloth armor, which protected them from possible attacks.


    Seeing how he was getting closer and closer to him, he took out an oval-shaped object that was hidden in his jacket. He held it in his hand, hiding it from the glances he was giving him. Once he got very close, he took it out:


    "I''m sorry for you, but you shouldn''t have come."


    "Bye bye."


    Leaving those last words he took out the defensive fragmentation grenade ring.


    "BRRRAAAOOOOMMM!"


    -----


    What is happening? I felt as if my consciousness was forcibly dragged away. I tried to open my eyes, but a headache made me frown slightly.


    Suddenly, a torrent of memories flooded my mind, like an overflowing river that drags everything in its path with it. I tried to ignore all the fragments that came to mind while I try to remember that it was the last thing I did.


    I remember exploding next to the unfortunate squad that came to arrest me. After that, the last thing I felt was being overwhelmed by an overwhelming darkness, losing consciousness. Afterwards I felt a connection with my body, a shocking lightness, as if my whole body was full of energy.


    "Why¡­, am I on a throne?"


    Upon opening my eyes, what I was shown was a large room with red carpets on the floor, with cold white columns, and decorated majestically. There was no exit in sight except the large door in front of him.


    I closed my eyes and began to accept the memories that I had previously pushed aside.


    "¡­, am I in a novel?"


    -----


    Good day

 Chapter 2: Betrayal

    Before that fateful event occurred. He was just an ordinary college student, a little quirky, but nothing special either. In those days I spent my afternoons and mornings reading novels. I did everything to get rid of that feeling of loneliness that was taking over me.


    I started in the art of baking, I joined a gym, I enjoyed learning how to prepare oriental dishes and I immersed myself in the world of video games; However, the hours I spent reading web novels took up more of my time than the sum of those 4 activities.


    The memories that have emerged in my mind have made me think of a specific one. It was one of the first I read; At that time it was the first time I read a cultural novel, I still remember that it was called: ''Chronicles of the Son Chosen by Heaven''.


    During that time, all the clich¨¦s seemed new and innovative to me. The protagonist''s transformation from trash to genius made my blood boil with excitement. The slaps to third-rate characters such as young teachers and unlucky thieves were very recurring. Every time I saw them I could already guess what was going to happen, even so, it made me laugh. The way they described the villains made you hate him no matter what he was. There were also divine opportunities; a walk to the local market and you will find a divine weapon; That luck made me envy the protagonist. That arrogance that everything the MC does is justice was instilled in my head.


    But everything became clearer as time went by; The arrogance of being able to fight everyone and challenge them seemed silly to me. Although he was described as a fair character, there was always an aphrodisiac scene, where it always ended with the same ending: the MC endured a lot, but in the end he could not resist the poison; or the cultivator restricts him and uses him as a meat sack. No matter the option, it will always end the same; This supposedly righteous action, which I carry out to save damsels in distress, seemed to me increasingly perverse and questionable. And I have not yet talked about his immaturity, in which he considers every act he carries out to be justice, where his words are the law.


    This proud attitude that previously seemed admirable and commendable to me turned into stupidity and daydreams of grandeur on the part of an immature teenager. I even began to feel sorry and remorse for some villains; one of them was the final bosses. For the poor bosses, the protagonist challenges them based on petty complaints and rumors from their enemies; He gets those closest to him to betray him in the name of justice, as if the man he barely knows were the vilest demon in the world, and they believe they are performing an act of kindness by murdering him.


    I felt injustice for the villain, raising questions I hadn''t thought about before: How did he become the strongest on the continent? Are the rumors of his evil deeds true? Did you feel sorry or sad when you saw your closest confidants raise their swords towards you? Would his conscience be filled with remorse, considering himself a demon? Would you be relieved to die?


    Now I can know the answer, since the body I am in right now belongs to the final boss of the novel ''Chronicles of the Heavenly Chosen Son'' Mo Hei Xin. I think I showed him more empathy because of the similarity in our names. I''m not sure who I am now; Memory and experiences are what mark one''s personality. Therefore, the memories that I had never had are making me change my mind and personality.


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    "Am I Mo Hei Xin, or am I Hei Xin?"


    I wish this flood of memories would stop if it were possible, but I felt helpless. These memories are changing me with every passing second, and I can no longer say what will become of me when I finish processing everything. Will I still be my Earth self? What will I become?


    I just sighed at the situation, letting whatever had to happen happen. After half an hour of migraines, I was finally able to think with some clarity. I suddenly felt a sadness and guilt deep in my heart that did not belong to me. I understood the reason for this reaction, it was Mo Hei Xin''s body reacting to my memories, or our memory.


    From his memories I could understand that he was not someone who did not share his burden with his loved ones. He kept it all to himself, so as not to worry them. He had a very hard childhood, he was sold as a slave by his parents to a mine of elemental metals. Since then, he did not trust anyone, he went through hellish difficulties with an admirable determination to rise to power from a simple mine slave. Once he was in power, he did not want to rule the lands, instead he toured the continent to find a place where he could rest the rest of his days.


    During that trip, he adopted personal disciples. Something he never considered; but he changed his mind when he saw himself in those poor children. In the end he ended up with 5 disciples.


    He didn''t have good parents, so he could only act as a teacher for them. He went so far as to exterminate entire sects for having harmed the girls he considered his daughters. He fought with many masters for crop resources for them, caring for them the way he himself would have wanted to be treated during his youth. Having reached such extremes, the so-called righteous cultivators began to call him ''the blood demon Mo'', making him the continent''s number one public enemy. They even began to criticize him and blame him for crimes he had not even committed.


    But he was happy to see his daughters growing up with everything he had sacrificed to give them. It''s unfortunate, but this obsessive and extreme personality came from having had a very tough childhood. Having lived so many years, he was able to experience many affairs and betrayals, which is why he stopped looking for something that did not belong to him (Affection).


    Despite the experiences, he opened her heart to the disciples who she considered to be her own blood, being a pillar of support for them. Seeing how they grew day by day, he felt proud of being a good father.


    Until one day, the girls who always smiled at him. Sole showed him a look of contempt and anger that they tried to hide. Being a stronger cultivator, it is impossible for those glances to escape his eyes. He felt his heart break when he saw her for the first time. He used his subordinates to search for the cause of it, and came up with a result. It all started when they mixed up with a second-rate cultivator named Ye Xiu. Knowing the cause, he issued a death sentence to the boy. But he finally revoked due to the insistence of the five girls.


    And here I am, in Mo Hei Xin''s body; two days after canceling the decree. I can no longer say that it is his body, now it is ''ours''. Even though I didn''t want to, my body felt a deep sadness knowing what the future awaited it. Killed by the daughters he had carefully raised.


    ''Where is Mo Hei Xin''s soul?''


    ''Is it hidden in my subconscious?''


    ''Has it been destroyed?''


    It''s hard to believe that the strongest cultivator was pressed by my soul, ending up only as part of my memories. I let out a sigh at the strange situation I found myself in.


    "What do I do now?"

 Chapter 3: Punishment!

    Right now, I am still the strongest man on the continent, no one has the ability to kill me currently. The most logical thing for me to do right now would be to kill everyone who betrays me in the future. While I can easily end their lives, I don''t have the ability to kill the girls with my own hands. The memories of seeing how they grew up make me treat them as if they were my real daughters.


    I heaved a sigh. According to the story of the novel, the attitude of the 5 girls changed due to a series of tests that Ye Xiu showed them. Although the evidence was not definitive, that seed of doubt was planted in their hearts. Added to the unreasonable affection they felt for him, the seed grew slowly. Because of this, the relationship deteriorated between the man and his disciples. Mo Hei Xin, knew deep in his heart that there was no longer affection in their gazes. But he refused to believe that even the daughters he raised since childhood were also going to betray him.


    That blind faith is what made him take the cup of poison that temporarily reduced his power, allowing the protagonist to deal the final blow. In the novel, it was described that the man did not show a face full of anger, nor the will to want to fight back. He died voluntarily, allowing them to do whatever they wanted with him. The last thing he did was look at the heavens with sadness, hoping that in his next life he could have a normal life, and with parents who loved him.


    I felt my heart tearing at the end he suffered. I could avenge my past self, but I know you don''t want your daughters to hate you forever. You have a heart too soft for your good.


    After my death; As expected, the story ended with Ye Xiu ruling the Bai Yin Continent alongside his great harem. I don''t know what became of them, since the author did not write anything else. I also don''t know if there was a continuation of the story. But I hope they were able to find their happiness.


    I stared at the ceiling of the great palace, pondering what the next step would be. I am unable to kill the girls, nor can I kill Ye Xiu. One possible option is to clear up all misunderstandings with them, but I am reluctant to do so. I have done everything in my power to protect and nurture them, but in the end, they betrayed me for a man. I know you want to stay with them, but they are not worthy of your trust Mo Hei Xin. You deserve much more than this, don''t hold on to the past. Let''s go find our long-awaited affection.


    After deciding on my next steps. I called the only person I can trust.


    "Shadow"


    As soon as the word left my mouth, an individual dressed entirely in black and covered in a black robe appeared before me. From the memories I was able to know that the most trustworthy person right now is Shadow. Since I have absolute control over his life through a blood oath. While I place my trust in him, it is because of the control I have over his life.


    "Bring me all the people on this list and inform my five disciples to report to the dining room."


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    "Yes, my lord."


    After a short wait, a group of 17 people stood in front of the throne, with Shadow next to me. I scanned them one by one with my scrutinizing gaze, as if I could read their inner thoughts. Each one reacted in different ways, but one thing they all had in common was the fear they had of me. It''s ironic that they can betray me despite the postures they are showing me. Greed is a scary thing.


    "I know what you are up to in my shadows. I gave you the opportunity to make amends, but you let the boy escape, I don''t think it''s necessary to explain more."


    Upon hearing my words: three ran towards the exit without further consideration; nine confronted me, wanting to counterattack; and the rest simply knelt. Seeing their reactions I only slightly moved my index finger, before this movement that could be considered the most trivial; everyone stayed still. I restricted their movements, causing them to slowly float towards me. By replacing Mo Hei Xin''s body and merging with his memories, I have complete control over his entire strength.


    I created an invisible cube with my Qi and locked them in there. After throwing them into the box as if they were nothing more than useless garbage, I restored their ability to move. Although they regained movement, they were unable to make any sound. Watching their pathetic attempts to escape. I raised my right hand, palm open, and proceeded to slowly close it. Followed by the movement of my hand, the box slowly reduced its size.


    The traitors felt terror in their hearts, knowing that this would be the last moments of their lives. They tried to beg on their knees and beg for forgiveness. But all I gave them was an indifferent look. I think my heart has become too cold. Of the two lives I have lived, neither of them ended well. But thanks to them, I know not to have any regard for these rats. I know it''s hypocritical to just take them out and let the six main culprit''s escape. But the heart feels what it feels, I will respect its will not harm its disciples.


    The subordinate next to me showed slight tremors all over his body, reacting with fear at the terrifying scene in front of his eyes. He was by my side all his life, knowing that I have never tortured anyone as Mo Hei Xin. That I do it now shows the inner anger I''m repressing.


    The box continued to slowly compress, making sure that they could feel themselves being crushed like the mere ants that they are. Silence reigned in the palace, the box had already reached the moment when everyone was pressing tightly together. The scene that followed was watching blood leak from their bodies, flooding the box with a deep crimson color.


    I continued shrinking the box until I obtained a dimension of one cubic meter.


    I lowered my hands, releasing the invisible cube. Letting the cube of flesh and blood will land heavily on the ground.


    "Prepare to leave, I am going to leave the palace. Don''t report to anyone else, just report to me in 1 hour."


    Nodding at my words, Shadow disappeared before my eyes. I let out a sigh, focusing my gaze on the mass of bloody flesh. I snapped my fingers, storing the corpses in the ring on my finger. Even though they are already dead, I can still use their corpses to make some pills.


    I''m not a saint, but I don''t consider myself a vigilante either. If it were, I wouldn''t have tortured the young man who destroyed my life. I''m just a hypocrite who has enough power and will to do everything I want. I will kill, if I consider him evil; I will torture him, if he angers me; and I''ll let it go if I want. No one on this continent has the power to stop me.


    I got up and proceeded to walk slowly towards the dining room, where my dear disciples are waiting for me. I felt my body tense every time I took a step. I guess it''s hard to say goodbye to them.


    "Relax Mo Hei Xin, I will quickly end everything."

 Chapter 4: Disappointment.

    I walked slowly towards the dining room; As I turned at the intersection, I could see the door. Before she had even entered, she could already hear faint murmurs coming from her. I ignored the content of their conversation, since their words will not influence my decision no matter what they say. Either way, once it''s over and I won''t see them again.


    At a distance of one and a half meters; I controlled the wind to open the doors. I walked in with my hands clasped behind my back, ignoring the looks I was receiving. Unlike my old self who always looked at them fondly; Now I look at them with a neutral expression, without expressing any facial emotion that is visible.


    Instead of focusing on his scrutinizing glances, I focused on the layout of the dining room. The room features a long dark wood dining table, adorned with dining places and a central flower arrangement. The walls are decorated with brush-painted artwork; An elaborate, multi-tiered chandelier hangs above the table, providing warm lighting; and the floor is covered by a large light-colored area rug that contrasts with the dark tones of the wood.


    There are two prominent chairs at each end of the table, and four simpler chairs along the sides of the table. Five of the eight chairs were taken, leaving the two main ones and the three common one''s empty. I sat in the chair at the other end of the table, slowly passing behind them. I could tell that they knew what had happened in the great hall by their slight body tremors; It made me a little sad that he thought he was going to harm them, knowing how far he had gone to protect them.


    "Don''t worry, it will just be our last meal together."


    I said that in reference to the fact that I would never see them again; but it seems they misunderstood, as the tremors increased. I guess they assumed it would be their last meals as living entities.


    I exhaled with discouragement at the little trust they placed in me. I don''t remember doing anything that would make them think otherwise; The supposed evidence against me seems to have had quite an effect on them. I felt disappointment deep within me; I have raised them for years, but the words of a handsome man made them doubt how important they were to me. In this moment, I understood that sometimes the most beautiful thing can also be the most deceptive.


    They have not been manipulated by any celestial halo; I can easily see that. Sadly, that also showed that these were his true thoughts.


    Both the five girls and the MC firmly believe in their part of the story. When I was young, I also ignored the other party''s situations; but there is a very big age difference. They are no longer girls; They are over hundreds of years old, so they can decide for themselves what to believe. I can teach them, but I cannot manipulate their thoughts to my will; since, if so, they would be nothing more than simple puppets.


    After I sat down in my chair, a series of plates of food came out of my ring. Foods of all kinds were placed on the table; whether it be meat from mythical beasts or herbs that have only been seen in a few millennia. I poured them a glass of wine myself; I should be generous this time. None of them touched the plates, so I started myself. After drinking a cup of blood from a mythical beast, I proceeded to put into words what had previously been limited to mere internal thoughts.


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    "The food is not poisoned, I don''t need to resort to such a low trick if I want your lives, unlike some people."


    After hearing my words, nervous sweats fell from their faces. Some tried to argue against it, but I didn''t give them the chance.


    "I am not here to listen to your complaints; I will say a few words and leave."


    "I know what you have been told about me by that Ye Xiu guy. You are not young anymore, so you can believe what you want."


    Even though I said everything calmly, my body didn''t react the way I wanted. Showing sadness and disappointment in my eyes.


    "First, come closer."


    Hearing my words, she came closer and knelt one meter away from me. Each of the five were peerless beauties, no wonder they were part of his harem. Unlike how other people saw them, in front of me they will always be the girls with runny noses that I saw for the first time.


    "Tell me, what did Ye Xiu tell you?"


    In response to my question, she hesitated for a moment before replying with determination in his eyes: "He informed me that you coveted my divine yin body, he gave me a list of ingredients that needed to be gathered to refine the cauldron with my body. I also know that you are collecting every ingredient on the list yourself; Even though you tried to hide it from me, Ye Xiu showed me proof of it."


    "You overestimate the importance of your constitution, if I wanted to make a cauldron with you I don''t need you to be alive; I could have killed you the day I picked you up."


    "I wanted to give you this as a gift for when you rise to the void stage; But seeing the situation, you better take it now."


    What I gave him were the ingredients from the list she mentioned, as well as other rarer and harder to find resources, next to them was a sheet of paper. It detailed the steps to follow to refine one''s divine yin body and increase one''s innate talent; In this way no one would covet her constitution, even if I were not there.


    After reading the contents of the sheet and receiving the necessary materials, I could see a look of disbelief on his face. She wanted to tell me something, but I stopped him before she could speak. I gestured for him to sit down again, stopping him from continuing. But to my surprise, instead of obeying my words, she ignored my order and began to speak.


    "Master, I don''t¡­"


    "Sit down! If I wanted to listen to your excuses I wouldn''t be here. I just want to resolve the debts we owe, so I don''t need to listen to your explanations or reasons."


    I watched as her body shook at my roar and a tear slid down her eyes. The others showed shock upon hearing my scream for the first time. No wonder, my old self pampered them excessively. I wanted to act like a master, but in the end, I spoiled them. I should have taught them better so that you don''t fall for such tricks, but it''s too late. They have already shown me how ''valuable'' I was to them. I didn''t want to hear their justifications; That would make me waver in my decision, and I don''t want that to happen.


    With determination, I called to the next ones: "Second and Third, come closer."


    Hearing my words, the twins got up and approached me. Unlike the looks of determination, they showed me when I entered, now there was doubt in their eyes.


    I know it hurts you, I am the same as you feel. But we have to finish what we have started, we cannot give in to the slightest setback.

 Chapter 5: Sadness?

    [First Disciple point of view]


    "The master has given the order for you to report to the dining room right now."


    After saying those words, Sombra disappeared without saying goodbye. I was surprised at how fast he was; his cultivation must be very high since he only takes orders from Mo Hei Xin. Hearing him say the word ''master'', I felt repulsion in my heart. I always considered him a father to me, but how can he betray us five sisters like that.


    Thank goodness Ye Xiu warned us, otherwise I don''t know what would have happened to us. I found it hard to believe that the master who always looked at us with love in his eyes would have such ulterior motives towards us. But his evidence was conclusive, I could not refute his claims. Now I can''t even look him in the eyes; I felt that, if she looked at him, it would reveal the contempt I had for him.


    I don''t think he suspects us much; master we have hidden our expressions very well since we didn''t find out about his actions. I didn''t notice anything strange in his behavior either; but protecting Ye Xiu was a risky move.


    You''d better quickly go to the dining room; you''ll probably want to discuss why we defended Ye Xiu. Unlike Shadow, I haven''t broken through the void stage yet, so I can''t use space to move quickly. I have to try harder; I don''t want to die at the hands of that two-faced monster.


    I continued running to the small room where we all used to have lunch together, this brings back memories that it would be better to forget. I must not show compassion to that devil, or he will kill me without realizing it. I need to be cautious, Ye Xiu presented us with a plausible plan to kill him, so we can''t fail now. Even though he does not surpass us in strength, he has been able to devise a plan capable of killing the strongest on the continent.


    He is handsome, fair and intelligent, it would not be wrong to consider him as a future martial partner. It began to be cultivated later than us, but it is almost up to us; That shows the immense talent he has. I have heard numerous good rumors about him, in which he defeated vile cultivators who preyed on the weak or saved a sect of demons. While I cannot be sure of this information, it is safe to assume that some of it contains elements of truth.


    The bad thing is that he is obsessed with having concubines. When I make him my dao companion, I will get rid of all of them, he will only belong to me. If the sisters also love him, I will only be able to grant if they become concubines.


    It''s still too early to talk about this, we haven''t even killed Mo Hei Xin yet. Every time I think of Ye Xiu, my image of him improves. This must be the innate charisma of those blessed by heaven.


    With one last jump I arrived in front of the dining room windows, it seems that I am the first to arrive. I sat in my usual seat so as not to make him suspicious about us, it would be better to appear normal despite the situation.


    Despite the evidence, there is still a glimmer of doubt about them. Although he has committed many evil acts, he has also raised us for many years. But we have already gone too far, we have even devised a plan to poison him, there is no turning back for us.


    Interrupting my thoughts, I noticed four presences approaching me. Once the doors opened, I could see that my four sisters had also arrived. Each one of them greeted me considering our seniority; As the eldest, I calmly awaited his greetings.


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    "First sister, you have arrived soon."


    "Greetings, first sister."


    "Older sister."


    "How are you, big sister?"


    I nodded at his words: "Sit down quickly, Mo Hei Xin will be arriving."


    Suddenly, an immense bloodlust fell upon the entire palace. I felt that my instinct was warning me of great danger; but the immense pressure prevented me from moving. Unable to do anything, I felt like an insect that could be crushed with the slightest movement. The atmosphere persisted for half an incense; I fell to the ground at the sudden release. An immeasurable fear took hold of me as I guessed who this powerful aura came from.


    Mo Hei Xin is much scarier than I expected. Even though we now know what his plan is, we haven''t shown it, so I don''t think he''s aware of it.


    What caused this change? Has he heard about our plan?


    But that''s impossible, we just discussed it with Ye Xiu yesterday. I couldn''t notice any presence around us at that time. Ye Xiu also checked to see if he was spying on us with his heavenly treasure. Heavenly treasures are very rare and powerful; Mo Hei Xin only has 5 in his possession, that shows how difficult it is to get or create.


    "Sister, the master¡­"


    The fourth sister looked at me with fear in her eyes; She didn''t need to finish the sentence; we all knew what she was going to say.


    "Should we escape?"


    "You must know that it is impossible to escape from it; If he really found out, then let''s confront him head on, let''s not show weakness in front of him. If we die, there will still be Ye Xiu."


    After saying those words, we sat down in our seat; preparing to face the situation that was coming. Although our eyes showed determination, the bloodlust caused a deep fear that reached our souls. As the oldest, I should not show uncertainty about what is coming.


    As if demonstrating his power; The doors opened on their own, with Mo Hei Xin calmly walking in with his hands clasped behind his back. He walked slowly towards the main chair located at the far side of the room. As he passed behind me, he uttered a phrase that left me paralyzed.


    "Don''t worry, it will just be our last meal together."


    Those words were spoken like a death sentence to my ears, a declaration that this will be our last supper. I wasn''t the only one who thought that we all looked at each other, accepting our fate.


    As he sat down on the chair, plates of meals poured out like a river from his spatial ring. In them were all our favorite dishes; It''s like feeding the chicken the best grains, and then killing it. None of us dared to eat a single bite of food, believing that a powerful poison was found in them.


    As if reading our thoughts, he said with disturbing calm: "The food is not poisoned, I don''t need to resort to such a low trick if I want your lives, unlike some."


    Those words were said with seconds; He wants to signal that he is aware of our plan. I wanted to argue that it wasn''t true, but he continued talking.


    "I am not here to listen to your complaints; I will say a few words and leave."


    Hearing his words, I felt that a great burden had been lifted. He has never lied, that means he will only leave after speaking.


    "I know what you have been told about me by that Ye Xiu guy. You are not young anymore, so you can believe what you want."


    I felt like all my secrets were seen, as if he had eyes with the power to read our thoughts. We underestimated Mo Hei Xin''s power too much; we didn''t even reach the soles of his shoes. Has he just been playing with us until now?


    "First, come closer."


    Interrupting my thoughts, he spoke to me. I hesitated to follow his words, until his indifferent eyes landed on me. Somehow, I could feel sadness in his gaze. Did I see wrong? The ones who have to feel sad are us. Why are you showing me that expression?


    I was stunned to see a new expression; It will be better to listen to him, the most I can lose is my life. Once I knelt before him, he continued speaking.


    "Tell me, what did Ye Xiu tell you?"


    Your question made me hesitate whether to answer or not, should I tell a lie? But if he could see through us all this time, it''s unlikely that this lie won''t be discovered. After making up my mind, I looked at him with determination in my eyes, and proceeded to express everything I have repressed until now. Despite the evidence, deep inside me, I wanted to hear the answers come out of his mouth.


    ''Has he ever loved us? Am I just a tool for him? Is everything Ye Xiu told us true?''

 Chapter 6: Regrets.

    "You overestimate the importance of your constitution, if I wanted to make a cauldron with you, I don''t need you to be alive; "I could have killed you the day I picked you up."


    I was surprised by the sequence of words that came out of his mouth; It is true that he had the option to kill me, and he did not do it. But then, why did he collect all those materials? Is lying to me? No, that''s not possible. He is the most powerful on the continent, he doesn''t have to lie to make me feel more relieved.


    "I wanted to give you this as a gift for when you rise to the void stage; But seeing the situation, you better take it now."


    ''This is ¡­''


    A well-decorated bag emerged from his ring and fell into my hands. I used my consciousness to look inside; In it were the necessary ingredients to refine me into a human cauldron. In addition to this set of items, there was a sheet of paper, and an even more extraordinary collection of celestial materials.


    I was curious about the content of the sheet as if the answers she wanted so much were written in her. A bad feeling came over me as I picked up the paper; Before even reading it, I could notice a look of sadness and disappointment in Mo Hei Xin''s eyes. Is it possible that everything is just a misunderstanding? Did you never have any bad intentions towards me? Does that mean that I have tried to kill the master who has raised me since I was young because I have misunderstood his intentions? Have I betrayed your trust?


    I was afraid to read its contents when I realized that I could be the one who betrayed him first by planning his murder. I repressed the doubts that arose in my mind; The answers are on the page; I just must read it. I picked up the paper and read it with trembling hands.


    ''No, this cannot be.''


    On the page was the solution to the deepest fear that I had in my mind since I was a child. It detailed a method to maintain the effects of the divine yin body and eliminate the possibility of being turned into a human cauldron. The only requirement to carry it out is to gather large quantities of extremely rare and scarce materials. It is a requirement that only one person on the continent could fulfill, my master.


    ''A misunderstanding, it was just a misunderstanding.''


    ''The master will understand me if I explain everything that has happened. Yes, we haven''t done anything yet. It is possible to solve everything.''


    I tried to open my mouth, but the master gestured for me to sit down and not speak. I considered listening to his words and sitting down; but the words he said before echoed in my head.


    ___


    ''Don''t worry, it will just be our last meal together.''


    ''I''m not here to listen to your complaints, I''ll say a few words and leave.''


    ___


    ''Our last meal together? Will he say a few words and leave?''


    ''Does that mean he''s going to abandon us?''


    ''Is it impossible to return to our old relationship?''


    ''Is it my fault that he''s leaving?''


    ''No, I can''t let him leave before I even have a chance to speak. It is still before me; everything can be fixed; the master will forgive me as always.


    "Master, I don''t¡­"


    "Sit down! If I wanted to listen to your excuses I wouldn''t be here. I just want to resolve the debts we have, so I don''t need to listen to your explanations or reasons."


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    My words were cut off by his shout, the master is angry. He had never yelled at us like that, he always spoke to us with love and care. He even forgave us for all our mistakes.


    ''What debt are you talking about? We are the ones who owe you, our lives. And instead, all you have received from us is a cold betrayal.''


    ''Have I gone too far?''


    ''The master doesn''t want to put up with me anymore?''


    ''Am I going to lose him forever?''


    A tear escaped my eyes, realizing the seriousness of the situation. I didn''t want to disappoint him anymore, so I sat down in my seat. Once I sat down, I tried to look him in the eyes, to convey that I was sorry, and that I could correct my mistakes. But he wasn''t looking at me anymore. He looked away from me and ignored my complaints.


    ''The master doesn''t want to know anything more about me.''


    Tears continued to flow from my eyes uncontrollably. I didn''t want him to see me cry; but if I leave now, I may never see him again. The master continued talking, but I couldn''t hear his words. The only sound that resonated in my ears was a constant ringing.


    ''The master will abandon me; It''s my fault.''


    ''He will leave, and I will never see him again.''


    ''It''s my fault, everything is my fault. As the first disciple, I should have shown more trust in the master. But doubt him at the slightest rumor. I am no longer worthy of your trust.''


    Reality hit me hard. The master has already decided what he will do; It''s too late, he''s not going to change his mind. I felt as if my heart was being squeezed hard, sobs escaping my mouth uncontrollably. The words couldn''t come out of my mouth. I kept repeating the same phrase, absent from what was around me.


    ''Because of me, the master will abandon me.''


    -----


    [Hei Xin]


    I directed my gaze towards the twins; They both walked towards me and knelt on the left and right respectively. They both bowed their heads, waiting for my words. Unlike before, they now showed confusion over his older sister''s condition. It is understandable, but it is not excusable.


    I could notice that the senior disciple''s emotional state was getting worse and worse; but I didn''t console her, it''s too late. My future self has suffered the most, seeing how none of the five defended me when Ye Xiu dealt me ??the final blow. They could have taken away my cultivation and let me live as a civilian; but no, they decided to kill me, and my last breaths showed joy.


    I sighed, pushing those thoughts out of my head. That hasn''t happened yet, so I can''t blame them for something they haven''t done yet.


    I looked at the twin sisters who still had their heads bowed.


    "What did he say to you? That I organized the murder of your people because of a dispute I had with your father?


    They stared at me for a while and nodded in confirmation.


    "And what evidence do you have for you to betray the master you love ''so much''?"


    They hesitated to respond when they heard the sarcasm in my voice. The oldest was the one who spoke for both.


    "They have shown us that your emblem was nailed to the skulls of the murderers. Whenever you get a subordinate, you stamp that symbol on their skulls as a sign of identity."


    "Yes, those who attacked your village were my former subordinates. They realized that I was aware that they are spies, so they escaped. The one who revealed the information to me was your father."


    "As revenge, they laid siege to your father''s village. By the time they arrived at the scene, it was too late. Your father was in his last breath, and his last wish was that I take you as my disciples."


    "It is difficult to believe only in words; "You better see it for yourselves."


    A multicolored bubble emerged from my head, getting bigger and bigger. It showed the scenes that I just explained.


    Although they are naive enough to fall for the MC''s tricks; They know that memory fragments are impossible to manipulate.


    "I have fulfilled your father''s last wish. You have become very talented cultivators; you no longer need my help to survive in this harsh world. Your father died for me, and you have planned my death. Let''s consider that the debt is jumped; I no longer owe you anything, nor do you owe me."


    "Sit down."


    I manipulated the Qi so that they sat tightly in their seat; Like the first, they tried to explain, but this time I didn''t even give them the opportunity to speak. Their cries won''t change my mind, so listening to them is pointless. I already know all the details from the novel, there is nothing you can say that doesn''t sound like a pathetic excuse.


    "Fourth."


    "I''m getting tired of explaining, so hear it for yourself."


    "I swear to the heavens, if I ever covet the blood of the ''Bai Xie'' clan in my life, my cultivation will disappear."


    "I am aware that you belong to the ''Bai Xie'' clan; That''s why I raised you. The ancestors of your clan betrayed me by allying themselves with my enemies. I almost died because of them; Even though I have taken revenge, I allowed his clan to continue to exist through you."


    "The blood of your clan has the effect of increasing lifespan. I eliminated this rumor so that strangers would not direct their greedy eyes towards you, nor towards the tombs of your ancestor."


    "You must know that betrayal is paid for with extermination according to the rules. I allowed you to live by my whims, so you don''t owe me anything. Now sit down."


    "Finally, get up my dear spy."

 Chapter 7: Tears.

    My words surprised everyone present, it was also difficult for me to believe it when I read it for the first time. But the smallest of the five was a spy for the ''supposed'' righteous sects. Specifically, she is the youngest daughter of my old enemy whose arms I cut off. In a desperate attempt, he used two criminals along with his eldest daughter to fake a scene, attracting my attention. The girl who was very smart from a young age, begged on her knees to become my disciple.


    Reading him in the novel, I didn''t know the exact reason why Mo Hei Xin took him as a student. The old me is not someone who would make such a decision just because he was asked to do so on his knees. But now I knew; He was always aware of who he was, but he didn''t expose it. It would be strange if the strongest fell into such a simple trap.


    My former self kept her close out of compassion. Watching a girl just 5 years old being used as a spy by her own father, it reminded he of his dark childhood. Not wanting him to live a bad life, he took care of him and raised him like his own daughter.


    Sigh, in the book it didn''t explain the other characters'' feelings towards Mo Hei Xin; So, I don''t know what she thinks of me. The only thing that is clear to me is that Ye Xiu killed me along with the other five; No proof was needed on the part of the protagonist. I don''t know who I am to this girl, and I don''t think I''ll ever know.


    Putting aside my internal musings, I looked at the younger one. Unlike the others, there was no fear in her eyes. It was impossible for me to understand this little girl''s mind; somehow being a little proud of her.


    "I always knew you were Chen Qi''s daughter; It is impossible to hide the traits that are inherited from parents. I''m not sure what mission your father gave you; But if it was gaining my trust, you did it. Congratulations."


    "You are also the only one who has a clear reason to betray me."


    "You don''t have to be nervous; I won''t do anything to you. I always knew that you infiltrated with the intention of killing me; But I consider you a daughter, so there is nothing to worry about. I don''t have the heart to do anything to you or your sisters."


    I heaved a sigh to my heart''s content. I already know that they will betray me; but it''s sad to know that none of them truly trusted me despite the years we spent together. I looked towards the windows and continued rambling about everything I had saved.


    "I don''t blame you; the heart wants what the heart wants. I can''t blame you for anything either, I''m just too tired of continuing this farce. Until the end, none of you considered talking to me. Instead, you blindly trusted the words of a man with some charisma. It''s sad, but that''s life."


    I considered continuing to talk; but I felt Shadow''s presence approaching. I guess I''ve already talked a lot. It''s time to finish what I started.


    "You don''t have to worry about retaliation from my enemies. I''ll do something about it. Having said everything that needed to be said, I think it is time for a few last words."


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    "Shadow, come in."


    Hearing my words; Shadow, who was waiting behind the doors, entered.


    "Master, the preparations are made. We can leave when you order."


    After nodding at Shadow''s words, I turned my gaze towards my former disciples. I could see guilt on their faces, a normal reaction. Before, I prevented them from speaking, but it will be better to let him say a few last words.


    "Any last words for your former master?"


    First: "Is it impossible for you to reconsider staying? We can change, ''Master''."


    "Change? So that?"


    "You have shown that your trust in me is as fragile as glass in a storm."


    "You tried to kill me before I even had a chance to do anything, I don''t want to consider what you''ll do to me the next time something like that happens."


    I could see that my words silenced what they were about to say. There aren''t many excuses you can make for breaking the trust they placed in you.


    "Since no one¡­"


    Fifth: "I will find you; you will not be able to escape from me."


    The youngest told me a phrase that could be considered a death sentence. I approached her and smiled at her.


    "Do you want to kill me so badly? Go ahead, I will give you a chance to do it right now."


    It''s not that I want to belittle them, but no one knows how strong and durable my body is better than I do. It''s impossible to do anything to me at his current level, regardless of what she uses.


    I saw her slowly approaching me, so I closed my eyes. I could see that his fists were clenched tightly, as if she had a lot of internal stress built up.


    "THUD."


    "?"


    Unlike the stab I expected, she hugged me. I could feel him starting to sob as she hugged me tightly. Seeing this scene, my heart softened. I could have stayed with them; But they are older, I can''t take care of them all their lives.


    Between sobs she told me: "I don''t want you to leave."


    "It''s too late."


    Hearing my words, her body became more agitated. I put my hands on her head, and caressed it gently, like the first time I met her. I sighed, the girl I picked up from the ground has already grown up. I can''t tell what this little brat has in her head.


    "If you really manage to find me, I will reconsider. But I will go away, it will take you hundreds of years to find me. "You should live your life, don''t waste it on me."


    She hugged me tighter: "I won''t give up until I see you again, I swear."


    "Silly girl, you have learned nothing I have taught you."


    I took the girl away from my arms and looked at them all one last time.


    "Goodbye, take care of yourselves."


    Having said the last words, I flew away with Shadow. From behind I could hear her screams, but I didn''t turn around. I continued walking away until the mansion disappeared from my sight.


    "Shadow, it''s time to tie up loose ends."


    "Yes Master."

 Chapter 8: Determination.

    [Fifth Disciple POV]


    ''He knew that I am that bastard''s daughter?!''


    Many questions arose in my mind upon hearing his words. Before I could understand the situation, I was in, he continued speaking. I felt great pain in my heart when I heard the master say that I would betray him. I always treated him as my greatest benefactor for raising me, but I cannot escape the shackles that bind me.


    My bastard father is holding my mother hostage; If I don''t follow his instructions, he will kill her. Although it is difficult for me to admit it, I have come to see you as a father to me. At first, I kept reminding myself that this was just a mission, and that I shouldn''t get attached to you; But I could not do it. As much as it is difficult for me to accept it, I have considered you as my own father.


    I came to think that if I confessed all my sins, you could help me and save my mother. But something in me told me that I didn''t have the right to ask you for anything.


    I was stubborn about this matter, but now I regret it. If I had confessed everything at that moment, the master would have helped me and forgiven me. I could have stayed with him, but it''s too late. He is tired of mistrust and betrayal; I don''t want to give him any more burden. You have helped me a lot so far; I swear to God that I will save my mother, and I will look for you at the ends of the world if necessary.


    The master continued talking, each word that came out of his mouth making me feel more guilty. Instead of hating me, he blamed himself. I wanted to tell him that I never trusted that bastard Ye Xiu''s words; that I always knew about his womanizing and immature character; and that I only played along because of my father''s orders.


    Inside, I cursed those ungrateful bitches for being so naive as to believe a stranger''s words despite what we had received. I felt frustrated with myself for having made the master sad because of a simple bastard. As if that were not enough, they discussed ways to kill the master; If I had enough strength, I would have killed them all by now.


    Although I want to tell you many things, none of them came out of my mouth. Every time I look at your face, I get a lump in my throat that makes me unable to speak. I can only continue to watch as you continue to blame yourself for my mistakes.


    "You don''t have to worry about retaliation from my enemies. I''ll do something about it. Having said everything that needed to be said, I think it is time for a few last words."


    ''Last words.''


    It seems that it is time; I raised my face and looked directly into his eyes. I went over every part of his body, memorizing even the smallest detail that could help me find him once I get my freedom. At the same time, I also listened carefully to his last words.


    "From today; I am no longer your master, nor are you, my disciples. Consider all the debts skipped, we no longer owe anything to each other."


    ''No, not this.''


    My head short-circuited, unable to process the words that had just come out of his mouth.


    ''Did you say that you are no longer my master?''


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    ''Am I no longer your dear disciple?''


    ''Don''t I owe you anything?''


    No, a master and disciple relationship is lifelong. I''m not going to let this relationship end like this. And although he no longer sees me as his student, for me he will always be my master. I owe you too much to end everything with a few simple words, nothing in this world is going to prevent me from repaying you for the favor you have granted me.


    I felt immense fury course through my body. When I find you, I will make you return the words you said to me today. You will always be my master, even if you don''t want to.


    "Shadow, come in."


    "Master, the preparations are made. We can leave when you order."


    I wanted to say a few last words to them, but their warning earlier prevented me from continuing. Helplessness is what I feel right now, I hate this feeling. If I had enough power, I wouldn''t have to listen to my father''s words; I could save my mother; and I could also be next to the master as Shadow. I felt like a void was forming in me, and that only absolute power could fill it.


    I will surpass you master; and then you won''t be able to escape from me, even if you want to. We''ll live together, away from greedy bastards and these bitches.


    "Any last words for your former master?"


    Upon hearing his words, I wanted to convey my willingness to pursue him. But someone beat me to it. The one who spoke first was the first to fall for Ye Xiu''s tricks, I could even tell that she was attracted to that womanizer. How she has the nerve to continue speaking to the master. If I could, I would have strangled her by now.


    Worst of all were the words that came out of his mouth.


    ''Change?''


    It is believed that any problem in the world can be solved with always forgiveness. She is so spoiled as to not have realized what reality is like. I could see a little hope in his eyes, but everything went out when she heard the master''s words.


    I could see how his expression gradually fell. Why are you so sad? She was the one who brought the others together with Ye Xiu; the one that started it all; and the one who had the most determination to kill the master.


    "Since no one¡­"


    My fury was stopped by the master''s words; Before he could finish his sentence, I already knew what was coming. Quickly, I cut off his speech and said the first thing that came to mind.


    "I will find you; you will not be able to escape from me."


    "Do you want to kill me so badly? Go ahead, I will give you a chance to do it right now."


    Hearing his words, I understood that my words had been taken as a threat. I wanted to correct him, but instead I advanced towards him. I felt my steps getting heavier and heavier. Memories of my time with the master slowly emerged in my head. He took care of me when I was sick; He protected me when I caused trouble outside; It helped me in my lowest moments. I can''t count how many times he has helped me so far. Remembering that this would be the last time I was going to see him; I tried to suppress the tears that wanted to escape from my eyes.


    I slowly approached the master who kept his eyes closed. After a slight pause, I hugged him. And as if I had flipped a switch, I started crying like a baby.


    Between sobs I told him: "I don''t want you to leave."


    I knew my words were powerless to stop him, but I still said it.


    "It''s too late."


    Although I knew he was going to respond like this, I couldn''t help but feel heartbroken when I heard them. I hugged him tighter, afraid that if he let up he would be gone forever. I noticed that the master''s hand gently caressed my head, comforting me just as it did when I was little. I felt hopeful seeing that he still had affection for me.


    "If you really manage to find me, I will reconsider. But I will go away, it will take you hundreds of years to find me. "You should live your life, don''t waste it on me."


    I ignored his last words and focused solely on the positive. I had a chance to fix anythings. As if I wanted to convey my will to him, I hugged him tighter and told him: "I won''t give up until I see you again, I swear."


    "Silly girl, you have learned nothing I have taught you."


    I could see the happy tone in his words, that raised my hopes.


    Feeling him gently pull me away, I stood firmly and looked at him one last time.


    "Goodbye, take care of yourselves."


    ''See you soon, Master.''


    I resolutely walked away from the other girls who were still grieving and set out to solve my current problems.


    ''The Master is mine alone.''

 Chapter 9: The Heavenly Court.

    ''The Heavenly Court.''


    Quite an imposing name, although they have a right to be. They were founded before I was born and are still valid today. Storybooks tell that they were originally founded as a meeting place for cultivators to trade and share information. That in itself is a great achievement. Since the cultivators of millennia ago were not as peaceful as now. At that time, cultivators reigned above any ordinary human, as if they were gods.


    They killed each other in the pursuit of power. The emergence of The Heavenly Court was like a breath of cool breeze in summer. To enter it, it was necessary to comply with a series of rules; one of them being the prohibition of the murdered. Many were dissatisfied with these rules, so they decided to ignore them. The consequence was the public execution of the offender.


    The infamy of The Heavenly Court gradually increased, attracting more members. After years of development, the capabilities of its members increased significantly, reaching an astronomical number of cultivators. With power in hand, they announced themselves as the organization that would maintain order in the world. They wrote rules that you had to follow literally; and that, if you failed to comply, you would be persecuted by all its members as a criminal.


    Some thought their goals were total control of the continent. But they didn''t, instead they set rules that protected normal humans from cultivators. During that time, they were considered the symbol of justice by many. Earning everyone''s respect.


    Sadly, today its members are not what they once were. Many try to stay together, but there will always be some who allow themselves to be dominated by their greed. While they no longer have as pure a purpose as they once did, they are still considered the largest and strongest organization in existence.


    That''s the place I''m going right now. I, whose face is printed on all the wanted ads they issue, voluntarily enter their base. They, who are considered the strongest organization, cannot win against a single person.


    They tried to kill me on multiple occasions but failed each time. They managed to seriously wound me multiple times, but they never managed to completely finish me off. All this persecution was not without reason, as I destroyed a corrupt branch that was managed by one of its members.


    After managing to increase my power sufficiently, I destroyed the mine of elemental crystals from which I escaped. I chased its members one by one; I swore not to stop until I finished off the last rats. As if she were the goddess of luck smiling on me, every time I wiped out a branch of this organization, a stronger power would emerge behind it.


    The only word that can express my state at that moment was ''shit''. Why does a simple village organization have connections with so many forces? It''s illogical.


    This game of cat and mouse took me to The Heavenly Court. Although I was not the smartest in my youth, I was aware that it would be impossible for me to complete my goal without sufficient power. Because of this, I disguised myself and waited for years, accumulating strength just to finish off those wretches.


    At that time, I took refuge in the homes of many people I considered friends, looking for a rest and a safe place. Sadly, at that moment I realized that I never really had a true friend. Each one of them betrayed me to the Court. I didn''t blame them for it; since, if my whereabouts were discovered, they would all end up dead. But that doesn''t mean I would forgive their betrayals.


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    After years of hiding like a scared mouse, I managed to accumulate enough strength to finish my revenge. I appeared in front of their headquarters and announced that, if they did not bring me the culprits they were trying to hide, I would destroy each of their members, regardless of their age or sex.


    My outburst caused chaos unprecedented in the history of its founding. Countless cultivators came out from their headquarters and tried to kill me, but I finished off every one of them. They did not relent until the entire city was dyed bloody red. My title Blood Demon Mo was given to me because of this incident. At the end of it all, they dragged a boy in front of me. It turned out that he was the firstborn of one of its founders. In front of the crowd that looked at me with fearful eyes, I tortured the guilty of my suffering.


    After this incident, The Court appeared to persecute me so as not to lose the reputation they had accumulated over the years. But internally, they would run away if they heard my name. They described the incident as: ''A mad demon assaults the headquarters of The Heavenly Court.'' They did not mention the reason for the massacre, nor the losses they suffered; Unfortunately for them, many of the spectators who were present that day spread the truth.


    From my current point of view, Mo Hei Xin''s existence could be interpreted as that of an antihero. It is ironic to see that after a long life of suffering and challenges; his life would be taken by the hands of a clich¨¦ novel ''hero'' like Ye Xiu.


    According to the novel, in a few months the son of the current leader of The Heavenly Court will ask for an exchange of blows against Ye Xiu due to the rumors that were circulating around his fianc¨¦e. As a result of getting together with the protagonist, he lost his fianc¨¦e at the hands of Ye Xiu; destroyed his Dan Tian; and his father, blinded by revenge, would end up dead. Unable to accept the facts, he committed suicide with remorse. Unlike other villains, the boy did not do any evil acts. The only thing that caused his downfall was the presence of the MC.


    I wonder if hanging out with the MC can cause massive neuron loss. Part of my future plan is to take this unfortunate boy as a disciple and teach him.


    I will have him kill with his own hands the person who will ruin his life. A smile appeared on my face; I had the feeling of supporting my past self.


    ¡­


    After an extensive journey, I arrived at the headquarters of The Celestial Court. I flew to the top of the city, and shouted, "Zheng Wei!"


    As soon as I said his name, he introduced himself before me. Despite being over a thousand years old, he still maintains a youthful face.


    "What do you want, Demon Mo?"


    I could feel the frustration and fear in his words. This is because one of the survivors of my massacre that day was him. Unlike the fearful boy from before, he now looked at me bravely. I smiled internally seeing how he tried to hide his fear.


    "I have a deal for you."


    "Why would I make a deal with the devil?"


    "Do you want to be nicknamed as the hero who kill the Great Demon that terrorized this continent for years?"


    "¡­"


    I saw the disbelief in his eyes as he heard my words. Since I have decided to leave, I prefer to go as unnoticed as I can.


    "I just want you to promise me two conditions."


    "¡­, Which?"


    "I want you to protect my disciples from harm, if I find out that they have lost even a strand of hair, I will spread the carnage outside this small city."


    I purposely emitted a bit of my killing intent, to convey the seriousness of my words. I don''t want him to take me as a joke, or to neglect this task.


    "Why don''t you take him if you love him so much?"


    I made an annoyed expression and said, "You don''t have to know why, just go with it."


    "I agree."


    "Take this talisman; ''Remember'', if something comes up that you can''t handle, let me know."


    He reluctantly accepted my words with a nod.


    "And which is the other condition?"

 Chapter 10: Favor.

    "I want your son."


    I felt amusement as I pronounced these words. From another point of view, it could be understood as a marriage proposal. But I don''t think he''s stupid enough to think about that.


    "No."


    His response was firm and immediate, in response I just smiled. Just from my memories of Mo Hei Xin, I already understood Zheng Wei''s overprotective nature towards his son. Although he stood his ground, he looked at me uncertainly as he knew what I would say next.


    The reason behind his overprotective nature towards his son and his strange reaction towards my smile are interconnected. The reason is quite sad, since everything originated from the position he currently holds in The Celestial Court.


    The fight for control of the Heavenly Court can be very savage, using methods that very few heartless people would do. Unfortunately, he was one of the victims of these dastardly tactics.


    Zheng Wei is a person with honest and fair nature. His name, which means ''justice'', honors his way of being, given that he prioritizes justice over personal interests and adversities. Sadly, not everyone is like him.


    The position of Court Leader was contested by the former Court Leader''s two disciples, and Zheng Wei was the elder of the two. The two students were opposite sides of the same coin. Unlike Zheng Wei, His martial brother resorts to many unorthodox and questionable methods to achieve his goals. It is quite confusing to me how he became a disciple of the former Leader with that character of his.


    After a long struggle, the position was awarded to the man in front of me.


    Months after this event, his beloved wife became pregnant. It would have been a very joyful event for everyone, since the eldest son of the current Court Leader would be born. But all that was a faded illusion; since the day his son was born was also the day his wife died.


    This could be considered unfortunate; but not impossible, in my old world. But in this world, it is absurd. It must be taken into account that his wife was not a normal cultivator, she was in the void stage; only two whole realms shorter than me. Those who have reached that level do not die from a simple birth that went wrong.


    Nothing else was uploaded publicly for a long time. It was not until years later that an event arose that shocked many. The public execution of the youngest disciple of the former Court Leader was announced. Even the stupidest people could connect dots and guess the reason. But they also knew what; Although the position was granted to Zheng Wei, the former Leader pampered his younger disciple more. Everyone believed that he would appear and annul the conviction; but strangely nothing was heard from him since that day.


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    The story may be confusing to many, but not to me. Since I am the cause of this strange event.


    Days before the sentence was announced, he appeared before me; He knelt down and begged for my help. I was quite interested in what drove him to such extremes, so I listened carefully to his story.


    Apparently, his martial brother poisoned his wife with a poison called Moral Dilemma. The name may not sound very intimidating, but its effect is very sinister.


    The toxin only takes effect if it is found simultaneously in two individuals related by blood. In that case, if one of the two does not die of their own free will, both will. It must be considered that the poison is for single use; and that, the poison will be different, even if you use the same ingredients. Therefore, it is useless if you give the toxin to people who have blood relations. It only takes effect on living beings that give birth from their own body.


    The toxin has no effect on men but can cause severe trauma for women. Since, when giving birth, the condition is met for the effect to be activated. As if that were not enough, the symptoms only appear when the child is outside of its mother''s body. Therefore, you have to choose whether to commit suicide, or murder your own son.


    I felt sympathy for the man, it was a method that not even I would use. While I like torturing those who deserve it, I don''t want to resort to using family ties against them.


    I thought that your favor would be to retain your master from participating in this matter. But unlike my thoughts, he asked me to kill him. I was surprised by his words; I didn''t think that someone of his nature would ask me for something like that. As it turns out, that wasn''t the whole story. Apparently, the former Leader was aware of everything, and despite this, he covered up for his youngest disciple until that day.


    Outwardly I showed neutrality; but internally, I felt compassion for him. Despite everything, I was not going to accept his request for free.


    ''You will owe me a favor, and I will use it whenever I want. I hope you are aware of what it means to owe me a favor, and not pay it back.''


    I could see the determination in his eyes at that moment, as he responded immediately. I always ask the same thing to anyone who approaches me for help, so they must have been conscious by now.


    After accepting their deal, I disappeared in front of him, only to appear seconds later with his master''s head in my hands.


    I noticed the disbelief in his eyes when he saw the object in my hands. The person he couldn''t get over in his entire life was killed by me in seconds. After lifting his head with his trembling hands, he returned from where he came with unsteady steps.


    Two days after that, he executed his wife''s murderer with his own hands.


    And now, I''m going to use the favor that I''ve been saving for years. While I can threaten to kill him, I don''t want to. Mo Hei Xin was not like that, and neither am I.


    "Are you going to use it now? I don''t think my son is worthy of such a great honor."


    "You have nothing to fear, I will only ask to speak to your son. I will not force you to deliver it to me with your own hands. I won''t do anything to harm him either, I just want to help him a little; He looks a lot like my younger self."


    "My son similar to you? Help?"


    Distrust was clearly written on his face. I understand that it may seem strange to many, but I don''t have the need to explain anything to him.


    "I''ve already been indulgent, don''t make me repeat it."


    "¡­, I agree."


    -----


    I think there are very few words in this chapter


    But I don''t want to fill it with filler information


    I''m sorry, tomorrow there will be more

 Chapter 11: Dagger.

    In front of me is a young man with a great resemblance to Zheng Wei, his name is Zheng Yi. He looks quite similar to his father, a handsome face with sharp eyebrows. At first glance, his character is not as exalted as depicted in the novel; Although he shows pride, he does not reach the point of being mowed down by anger. Did he care that much about that fianc¨¦e of his?


    After taking a look at the young man named Zheng Yi, I took in my surroundings in detail. I am currently in what looks like a meeting room, accompanied by the father and son duo. As I ordered, he kicked out all the servants and guards from the mansion. So, there is no one around us who can bother me if I start now.


    "How important is your father to you?"


    "I would give my life for him."


    The boy''s response was sincere and concise. Will his determination be as sincere as the words that just came out of his mouth?


    "I understand, do you know who I am?"


    "You are Mo Hei Xin."


    He hesitated a little when he heard my words, but in the end, he said my name instead of my title. The atmosphere in the room was charged with tension, they reacted to the slightest movement he made.


    From my ring I took out a very sharp and great looking dagger. I had it rub above their heads, twisting and turning. It''s quite fun to see those expressions on their faces; They are aware that if I want to finish them off, they will have no chance to fight back. Is this absolute power? It would have been very useful for me on Earth.


    I made the knife rub in front of the boy''s face; His father didn''t seem very happy to see my actions, but he didn''t argue.


    "I want to help you, young man. But I don''t know if you have enough will to accept it."


    "If you don''t accept, destiny will destroy everything you have right now. Whether it''s talent, fianc¨¦e, or your dear father."


    "If you accept, you will become my only disciple. You will avoid the death of your father; but you will be considered a traitor by everyone."


    "If you reject the offer, pick up the knife and hand it to me; If you accept, hold the knife and open your bowels."


    Both were already quite upset by my words earlier, but my last sentence left them sweating profusely. Seeing that the father was about to act, I snapped my fingers, restricting his movement and cultivation base.


    "Your father will not be able to do or say anything, this will be your decision."


    Understanding the situation, the boy stood up and picked up the knife. He walked heavily towards me, holding the handle of the dagger tightly. I felt disappointed when I saw his actions, I honestly expected more from this boy.


    ''Your words from before were nothing more than¡­?''


    My thoughts were stopped when I saw that he stopped a meter away from me, still holding the dagger. He looked me straight in the eyes and smiled.


    Unlike the soft words that came out of his mouth, his next movement couldn''t be more abrupt. He held the handler of the dagger with both hands; and stuck it in the upper part of his abdomen. Keeping his gaze on me, he continued to open his stomach. Its action did not stop until it formed a large vertical cut in his abdomen. When he finished, he handed me the dagger with trembling hands.


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    Keeping the smile, he told me:


    "I agree."


    After that, blood continuously came out of his mouth; and the organs flowed out from the large pit that had just formed. His condition was not good at all, if he is not treated quickly, he will die.


    "Hahaha ¡­"


    I couldn''t help but laugh, I didn''t expect this guy to look so much like us. He was barely conscious, trying to breathe as best he could; I could notice that his pulse was progressively decreasing. Despite this, there was no remorse in his eyes. Is this the same boy who committed suicide in the novel?


    I raised my hands, making him rub in front of me. With a wave of his hand, a pill appeared in the palm of my hand. I opened his mouth and gave it to him. The pill I just gave you is not as rare and unique as the dagger he used. On the contrary, even wandering cultivators have many saved.


    After eating the pill, his injuries gradually recovered. The organs that were on the ground magically returned to their place. I could see that he was healthy enough to talk to me.


    "Can I call you Master now?"


    Hearing his question, a smile appeared on my face. This is what it means to have a disciple to be proud of.


    "Swear by the heavens that you will not betray me."


    "I, Zheng Yi; I swear by the heaven that I will never betray my master."


    "Well done, my disciple. From then on, days full of difficulties await you. Rest a bit; We will leave at night, spend time with your father until then."


    After saying that, I released Zheng Xiu from the restrictions. I noticed his anger and frustration, but he didn''t act against me; but he hurriedly approached his son. I walked away, leaving a quiet moment for the father and son duo.


    -----


    It''s night, it''s very windy, but I don''t feel cold at all. The cultivation world is very extraordinary.


    "Master."


    My new disciple is sitting on the floor in front of me. I told him we were leaving tonight; but when I arrived, I simply sat down to contemplate the starry sky. Speaking of the sky, it is very difficult to see a night sky as beautiful as this on Earth.


    As I turned my gaze to the stars, I reflected on my actions today. I''ve barely been in this world for 20 hours and I''ve already killed 17 people.


    Also being that the emotions I lost slowly return to my body. It''s been a while since I laughed as much as I did today.


    Are the changes due to my new body?


    Are there any other changes I haven''t noticed yet?


    "Master."


    Looks like I forgot about this little guy again. I directed my gaze towards my student''s handsome face. I looked at him for a while, and said:


    "Would you believe me if I told you that I know the future?"


    "Yeah."


    He responded with such certainty that it left me speechless. It seems that for him I am someone who borders on the divine. Or, his father must have told him something about me? At least he doesn''t show nervousness or fear, it feels good to receive looks other than fear.


    "In that future, you will die at the hands of a young man named Ye Xiu."


    "You mean ¡­"


    "Yes, the same guy who is rumored to be close to your fianc¨¦e. According to the original script, your cultivation base will be shattered by him, your father will die at his hand, and your fianc¨¦e will become part of his harem. After all the suffering, you will commit suicide with tears and regrets."


    Seeing her complicated expression, I smiled and asked:


    "Do you like that future?"


    Instead of answering my question, he continued to reflect on the gravity of my words. I didn''t interrupt him, I looked at the sky again while I let the boy think.


    "¡­Master, why are you helping me?"


    "You look too much like me, my dear student. Unlike you, I never had a teacher like me. I suffered the same fate as your future you; but I didn''t commit suicide. Instead, I tortured the person responsible until his last breath."


    "In the so-called future, I will also die at his hand. But things have changed, right now I can easily kill Ye Xiu, but I don''t want to. Instead, I want to give you the opportunity."


    "I will follow your teachings, Master."


    I saw that there were still traces of doubt on his face, but I didn''t point it out to him. Everything in due time, there is no need to rush.


    "Do you want to know where we are going next?"


    "Yes Master!"


    With a laugh escaping my mouth, I said, "Let''s go kill a bitch."

 Chapter 12: Emotions

    [Zheng Yi POV]


    "Do you know whose house it is?"


    "My fianc¨¦e."


    The boy''s face couldn''t be uglier right now. After telling him where we were going, I opened a space rift that took us to our current location. In front of us is a house decorated with splendor and magnificence. But what caught his attention was not the structure of the house, but the moan of pleasure from a woman coming out of it.


    I pulled out two chairs and placed them with their backs to the wall.


    "Sit down, let''s talk a little."


    Although his mental state is not very good right now, he obediently listened to my words.


    "I don''t think you''re so innocent that you don''t understand what''s going on inside. How does it feel to be a cuckold?"


    The boy didn''t answer my question, he just continued looking at me with reluctance. At first, I thought it would be harder for me to convince him to kill her, but it seems luck is on my side. This situation couldn''t have suited me better.


    "Your dear fianc¨¦e, with whom you grew up since childhood and with whom you are in love; and Ye Xiu, your sworn enemy. "They are both in the room enjoying carnal pleasures, while you fantasize about your future with her."


    "Do you want to know how it all started?"


    "¡­No, it doesn''t make sense anymore."


    Although the situation was discouraging, it did not reach the point where the boy felt hatred towards her. What are he thinking about? Will he blame himself? Will he feel betrayed? Why does a boy with his age have the same expression as me, for God''s sake?


    I acted as if I hadn''t heard him and spoke:


    "Your beloved is madly in love with a womanizing man, she prefers to be part of his harem than spend her life with you. To get his family to accept their relationship, she will tell you that a man has been harassing her. After hearing those words, you will challenge him publicly to humiliate him. Unfortunately, nothing will work out in your favor; You are being the one who will be mocked."


    "I don''t know why you will do it, but you will send your father''s subordinates as assassins. The boy is more elusive than he seems; managing to escape the pursuers and benefiting from the resources they possessed. After running away for a while, he will have become strong enough to finish them off."


    "Subsequently; Your ''beloved'' will use pretty words to lure you into their trap, resulting in the destruction of your cultivation base. Once she freed himself from you, she will use the same trick to lure your father into Ye Xiu''s trap. Sadly, unlike you, they killed him."


    "A tragic and regrettable ending."


    His previous expression of indignation was replaced by calm and bitterness. I wanted to laugh; he behaves like a man over 40 years old who has experienced many difficulties in life.


    I personally have not experienced anything like this; Although it has happened to Mo Hei Xin, it is still very distant for me.


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    "Think about it, we will go in when Ye Xiu leaves."


    We both sat down; while I appreciated the splendid night sky; he reflected on the words I said to him. The resistance of a cultivator is incredible; any man on Earth would feel inferior in this aspect.


    Curiously, I have no carnal needs. At my current cultivation stage, suppressing these impulses is like breathing. However, emotions are a completely different thing.


    During his youth, Mo Hei Xin chained many of his emotions, retaining only fear. The seclusion of these emotions was one of the main factors that led him to where he is now.


    Ironically, one of the requirements to surpass my current cultivation realm is to accept and understand one''s emotions. It would have been difficult for some; but for Mo Hei Xin it was very hard work. As a result of repressing these emotions for so many years, the intensity increased drastically. If I release them carelessly, it will cause great mental injury.


    Mo Hei Xin successfully overcame fear, the emotion that accompanied him all his life. After much consideration, he decided to release ''love''. This option, which could be considered one of the easiest, cost him his life. During the compression and acceptance of ''love'', he adopted the five disciples that caused his death.


    Currently I can only feel fear and love, all my decisions are based on love and fear, influenced by my survival instinct and the memories accumulated during my life on Earth. This test is more complex than it seems, since the emotions that are released affect me in an extreme way.


    When releasing ''love'', I remember feeling a great need for affection. I thought I would regain control once I projected it onto a target; but no, it ended up decreasing more and more. To make matters worse, the betrayals by the five only aggravated my already unstable mental state, leading me to accept death if they so desired.


    After taking control of this body and accepting the memories, I was able to understand Mo Hei Xin''s complicated situation. The emotion of ''love'' has prevented me from ending the lives of the five of them and Ye Xiu. Unable to kill any of them, I walked away.


    After much reflection, I was able to understand that although I am not capable of killing the man my disciples love; I can bear someone else killing him. From memories, I knew that Zheng Yi was the perfect pawn to take down the damn womanizer. Considering his future, I am doing him a great favor by helping him.


    It''s sad, but all my facial expressions are based on Earth logic. I can''t show any feelings other than love and fear. I would surely feel frustrated if I could.


    I exhaled a deep sigh; Possessing the body of the most powerful does not come without complications. A foolish infatuation or attachment can lead me to death. Every step I take requires a lot of consideration.


    My thoughts stopped as I noticed the lack of movement inside the room. I guess it''s been a while already. Should I call my disciple a cuckold, if he doesn''t have the determination to kill her?


    After a 10-minute wait, we saw Ye Xiu leave the house and sneak into the trees.


    "It seems that the time has come. Do you know what you have to do?"


    His anguished expression had disappeared, leaving only calm. After a short reflection, he told me:


    "Master, can you let me finish it by myself?"


    I sighed upon hearing what he said.


    "Come in, I have made a barrier around the house; No one except me will know what will happen today."


    Although he only showed calm, I noticed the uncertainty in his eyes. I took a deep breath and advised him:


    "As your Master, I will give you some advice: Don''t get attached to a relationship with no future. Put an end to this situation and stand firm in your decision without regrets."


    After saying those words, he gave me an admiring look and entered. Leaving some words that made me feel proud of him: "I will not let you down, Master."


    A smile appeared on my face upon hearing my young disciple''s words.


    I put away the two chairs and took out a six-foot-long wooden bench. I lay back on its firm surface and once again sank into the sea of ??thoughts I was in before.


    -----


    After a considerable time, he emerged with his body clean of dirt. He approached me, leaving behind a room painted with blood. I was right in choosing him, so far he has given me nothing but pride and satisfaction.


    "Let''s go get your cultivation resources."


    "Where we go?"


    I gave him a knowing smile without saying anything. After a short reflection, he responded with the same smile.


    "Since they breached my dear disciple''s marriage vow, we have no choice but to take compensation."

 Chapter 13: Whim

    "I will not let you down, Master."


    That was the last thing I said to the man before entering Shu Yin''s room. I hid a neutral expression on my face, trying to appear calm so as not to disappoint my benefactor. But internally, my heart beats furiously with fury.


    I always knew of Shu Yin''s capricious character; but I didn''t give it any importance since I felt that her love for me would never change. It seems like it was just my imagination. Was I wrong to accept her love? Am I so na?ve as to make the decisions I will make?


    I walked slowly across the room; everything is very familiar to me, since Shu Yin used to take me every day. I passed through the first room of the house, a hallway with beautifully decorated paintings on the walls; I remember that she used to explain to me with enthusiasm the meanings hidden in them. I felt tender for her at that moment, I thought it would be good to dedicate my life to her.


    I continued walking without stopping, the next room was the dining room. There was a time when she became very interested in learning to cook. Every time she learned a dish, she called me to taste it. The first ones they made were inedible, but I still ate it all with a happy expression.


    My steps remained so firm despite the beautiful memories that emerged from my mind. At the end of the dining room is the door that leads to the bedroom; I can hear light gasps of exhaustion from in there. I felt my heart squeeze when I heard that sound, but that didn''t stop my steps. I extended my hands and slowly opened the doors. My heartbeat increased progressively, sounding like drums in my head.


    ''Relax, don''t show compassion; she doesn''t deserve it!''


    Continuously repeating that phrase in my head, I opened the door completely. The room was in disarray, as if a thief had searched through them. The room is still the same as I remember, decorated with many various objects, representing her impulsive and changeable nature quite well.


    I took my eyes off the walls and focused on the woman lying on the bed. She was naked and covered with a thin white blanket; She seemed quite tired, as she did not notice my presence despite our closeness.


    ''What a coincidence.''


    I saw a reddish color on the white quilt that covered it. I wanted to give myself a self-deprecating smile, but nothing came out. I don''t know what I have to think about now, I''ll just ignore what that stain represents.


    With a heavy heart, I searched in vain for an expression on my face, but the anguish left me without any trace of emotion. Right now, being a whirlwind of emotions, but I don''t know how to express them. In the end, I just looked at her and said:


    "How are you?"


    "AAH!"


    It seems that she still has enough strength to be able to speak. My voice provoked an intense reaction in her. I gave her time to get dressed and calm down while I sat in one of the chairs around.


    "Why you¡­?"


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    When I heard her first words, I understood what she felt when she saw me. She seemed more offended by my presence than by the fact that I had just seen her having an affair with a man. Not wanting to hear her finish her sentence, I asked her a question.


    "You told me you wanted more time for yourself before our wedding. Is this what you wanted to do?"


    "It is not what you are thinking."


    "And what do you think I''m thinking?"


    "He forced me to do it, I didn''t want to¡­"


    She finished the sentence with a distressed and desolate tone. Since when are you so good at acting? I could have fallen if i had not listened to the Master''s words. It seems that she has stopped liking me. Instead of exposing her, I played along, and quickly approached her; hugging her body tightly, in an attempt to comfort her.


    "Are you OK? Tell me his name, I swear not to stop until I kill three generations of his family."


    "I don''t know who he is, he covered himself with a mask. He was stronger than me, I couldn''t help it."


    "Sniff, sniff ¡­"


    "You have suffered a lot; Don''t worry, I''ll be by your side."


    "Snif, Snif¡­ Yes, thank you."


    I noticed a smile tug at the corner of her lips as I comforted her. Do you think I am that naive? You don''t suspect me, or how I got in? Doesn''t she speak too naturally for someone who''s just been raped? I sighed in the calm of my soul; I no longer want to play your game.


    I let out a sigh and asked her:


    "So, who is Ye Xiu?"


    "You, ¡­ How long have you been spying on me?"


    I didn''t answer her question; At this point, I don''t think it has much meaning. Instead of speaking, I suddenly moved my hands. I pressed the ascending dragon point to immobilize her limbs; and the point of the crescent moon to disturb her control over Qi. I left her with the only ability to speak, hear and feel.


    "Help!"


    I did not stop her from calling for help, as I am aware that no sound will escape the barrier that the teacher created.


    I sighed to myself, there was no need to go that far. But I have no choice; If you had left me alone, I could have let your actions go with monetary compensation.


    "Why are you doing this to me? Are you going to kill me for cheating on you? My father won''t let you escape."


    I didn''t react to her words, I simply laughed upon hearing her threats.


    "Only you know I was here today. And you''re not going to get out of this unscathed. Who will tell to your father? "Better I make you mute so that you can never speak?"


    Her expression became worse and worse.


    "Please forgive me, I will do whatever you want."


    "I will serve you all my life. I have learned from my mistakes, forgive me."


    Incessant pleas for mercy came from her mouth, searching for a possible path of survival. My heart softened as I listened to them, giving me headaches from the internal struggle in my head.


    I could have believed your words if I didn''t know the weight of the Master''s words. He is the strongest cultivator on the continent; and despite being considered a monster for his actions, many respect him because he always keeps his words. I don''t have to doubt his help, but his motive leaves me baffled. According to what my father has told me, it is impossible for him to help me just out of compassion; I''m sure he has a goal, but I don''t know what it is.


    He is now my Master, there is no point in doubting his words. While I distrust his purpose, everyone knows how well he treats his disciples. While I felt disbelief upon hearing that he could see the future, it is understandable that a man of such caliber could accomplish this feat.


    ''If you had told me about Ye Xiu, I might have let you go. But you decided to kill my father, and that is a line that ''no one'' can cross.''


    I hardened my heart and approached, unsheathing the sword hanging from my waist.


    I proceeded to dismember her four limbs into pieces. Screams of pain continually came out of her mouth, but I didn''t stop. I ignored her desperate screams and meaningless struggles and approached her. As a final touch, I took out the dagger my Master gave me; and I cut out her tongue next to her eyes. After that, I took a pill out of my ring, and measured it into her mouth.


    The pill did not regenerate her severed parts, instead leaving four stumps, a mute mouth, and two blind eyes. Without my master''s help, no one in this world will be able to help her recover from these injuries. I brought my face close to her, and whispered:


    "Regret the day you decided to play with me."

 Chapter 14: Theft.

    "You''ve done a great job, but there are areas you can still improve. Come with me, I will give you your first lesson as my disciple."


    I entered the house, and walked with slow steps towards the girl who was lying unconscious in a pool of blood.


    ''The first one has fallen.''


    "You have left her blind and mute, but she is not deaf; she can still answer questions with body gestures. If her father finds out that it, was you, it will bring us some unnecessary problems."


    I spread my hands in front of his eyes; When I opened them, a worm appeared in the middle of my palms.


    "This is a ''Xin Yi brain worm'', it is undetectable by others as it mimics the Qi of its host; however, it is easily identified by the user themselves. If you establish a connection between you and this little one; you will be able to control and feel the same as the person in whom it has been parasitized."


    "To make a connection with this little guy, you just have to feed her a small strand of your Qi. Test it."


    Saying those words, I threw the worm towards my disciple. Next, I saw a strand of Qi emerge from his index finger and enter the worm''s mouth.


    "What do you feel?"


    He frowned slightly and said to me:


    "I feel the connection between me and the worm, but it''s like I''m not in full control of it. As if someone was intentionally obstructing the link."


    I smiled hearing his experience.


    "Worthy of being my disciple, you have great sense. More than one union can be entered into with the Xin Yi brain worm, but only the strongest of them has full control of its functions. You can only feel what I allow you."


    "Pay attention to what I''m going to tell you now. If you concentrate a lot on the link between you and her, you will be able to feel ''everything'' that the host feels. Whether it''s pain or pleasure, you will feel it all. Therefore, you need to be careful with the objective. Try it, I just restricted the other senses, you will only be able to capture the sounds through her ears."


    I gave him time to get used to that sensation. Meanwhile I mentally communicated with Shadow.


    ''Do you remember the boy who came out earlier? I want you to keep an eye on him. Use this and try to go unnoticed.''


    I removed a bracelet from my ring and threw it into the sky. As soon as the ring disappeared, I heard Shadow''s message.


    ''Yes, your orders are my priority, and it will be executed with precision.''


    After hearing his words, I turned my eyes in a particular direction.


    ''You will die soon, Ye Xiu. But first, you will suffer like I did.''


    "Well, have you become familiar with her?"


    "Yes Master."


    "Keep this and use it as you see fit."


    I threw a bag full of ''Xin Yi brain worms'' at him. He looked dumbfounded at the bag he was holding and thanked me profusely.


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    "Thanks, teacher! I will use it well!"


    I nodded: "It will be dawn soon, let''s continue."


    I opened a spatial passage in the hall, and we entered it. As we passed through the crack, we appeared in a room full of junk. The qualities and quantity of their treasures have declined quite a bit over the years, I remember them being better a few years ago.


    "Keep all the treasures in your ring."


    The little one walked with joy, storing everything he found. I sighed as I saw his expression, he hasn''t seen much of the world yet. Treat these trashes with such care; It seems like he still has a lot to experience. Sight, he''s still young.


    In the blink of an eye, the room that until recently was full, became completely empty. I nodded in approval upon seeing the current state of the treasure chamber. Should i ask the Lan clan patriarch for a reward for helping him clean up?


    I took out a sheet of paper, and a paintbrush; I wrote a few words on them and slipped the message through the cracks in the door of the treasure chamber.


    "Let''s continue, it''s still not enough to make up for what they''ve done to you."


    I walked deeper into the room, with the boy following a step behind me. Couldn''t they hide the mechanisms better? It''s as if they don''t want to learn from their past mistakes.


    I raised my hands, and with a gentle movement, the wall moved. Contrary to what you might expect; This apparently abrupt movement did not cause any type of noise. Behind the stone doors, there were three pillars with carvings so meticulous and exquisite that they seemed to come to life.


    "Do you know how some of them work?"


    I pointed to the columns and asked my disciple. He showed a little embarrassment and answered me in a low voice.


    "Master, I only know one."


    "Explain"


    "The seal of the Five Elements is a matrix that is characterized by the resources used for its operation. It is used to establish a barrier that can only be deactivated by restoring the harmony of the five elements. Its effectiveness depends on the grade of elemental stones you use, but they must be of the same grade for the correct functioning of the matrix. It is a matrix commonly used by clans; The Heavenly Court also uses it, but not to guard treasures."


    I nodded with approval: "Well, the other two are: Nebula Occultation Array and Cosmic Consciousness Network. All three are high-grade matrices, with different functions. The seal of the Five Elements is used to create a barrier to prevent intruders from entering; you made a good explanation. The Cosmic Consciousness Network is a detection array that alerts the clan of any unauthorized intrusion through spiritual resonance. As for the last one, it is a concealment matrix; envelops the chamber in a dense spiritual fog, making it undetectable to those without the correct spiritual key."


    "They are quite meticulous in protecting their treasures; unfortunately, they had a daughter who was not very filial. Misfortune comes in different forms; watch your surroundings, don''t make the same mistake."


    I let out a sigh, eliciting a fervent nod from my disciple. I extended my hand, and with a smooth horizontal movement, the pillars were separated from the ground.


    "Keep them too, it will be useful to you in the future."


    "Yes Master."


    I asked me if he has enough space for the others. It doesn''t matter, it''s not like I''m missing space rings either. As soon as the pillars were put away, a loud noise accompanied by a strong aura fell upon the Lan Clan territory.


    I left the secret chamber; Seeing that he didn''t move, I told him:


    "Come closer, an angry dog ??is approaching."


    I returned to remove the two chairs that we used before and placed them in the room, I also created a bubble that hid our existence from any detection. I sat down in the chair and pointed my fingers at the other chair.


    "Come on, sit down."


    He sat in the chair, with slight tremors and sweating.


    "Is his aura stronger than mine? You are too shy, my disciple. You have to learn to resist auras like these; While they may be stronger than you, it doesn''t mean it''s impossible to run away from them. If you are paralyzed by this little thing, you won''t be able to do anything."


    "Ye Xiu could easily escape from this situation."


    Well, his methods are considered too absurd for him. Not everyone has a big rat helping them from behind.


    I shook my heads and looked disapprovingly at the boy. Hearing my words, he quickly straightened his back.


    "It was very hot, Master. How can I be scared by that? It is nothing compared to your majestic aura."


    I ignored his attempt at dissimulation and looked towards the chamber door. A man with a long beard flew at high speed towards us. He stopped in front of the doors, picking up a piece of paper that was taped to them. After a short silence, a murderous intent emanated from him. He looked up to the heavens and shouted:


    "With the heavens as a witness!! I swear you will pay a thousand times for what you did to me today, Ye Xiu!!"


    I could notice the look of suspicion that my disciple gave me upon hearing Patriarch Lan''s words.


    With a smile, I said, "You don''t have to thank me, I am your Master after all."

 Chapter 15: Pet

    "Come on, there''s nothing else to do here."


    I put the chairs away and started walking towards the exit. Near the doors, I looked directly at Patriarch Lan''s face. He could be considered one of the strongest on the continent, few are superior to him in strength.


    I moved my right hand towards the man''s face, without touching him.


    ''But he looks so fragile.''


    Once someone get to my stage, it''s hard to consider others as people. I have many ways to end your little existences as if they were nothing more than little ants that live thanks to my mercy.


    When I reached this level, I never thought about how close I was to becoming a God. I gained a power that gave me the ability to treat this world as if it were my own playground; and living beings as mere toys.


    I let out a sigh and moved my hands away from him. It would be boring to finish things so quickly; A show has to be unique and memorable. I walked towards the exit again. Once outside, I could see guards running towards our direction. Unconsciously, they always avoided colliding with us. Everyone was running as if souls were escaping from their bodies and trying to catch them.


    I continued my march without stopping, with the sunlight warming my back. When we were far enough away to not be noticed, I opened a spatial rift in front of me.


    "Come in, it''s going to be a long day."


    After watching him cross the rift, I looked at the land of the Lan Clan one last time before leaving.


    "We will meet soon, patriarch Lan."


    ¡­..


    Unlike the spectacular structures we saw before, what is before our eyes was just an old, but well-maintained residential complex. An old man and a girl who seemed to be his granddaughter were hanging out in the garden of the house.


    ''Are they your family?''


    I walked towards the girl who looked no older than twenty; to know how old she really has. In this world it is very difficult to guess people''s ages from their external appearance. Even a child who looks 5 years old can be a depraved person over four hundred years old who has strange liking.


    Even myself, who despite turning more than two thousand years old; I only look like I''m in my early twenties. Well, it would be weirder if I want to be seen as old, if I can look young.


    I approached with a smile towards the girl, who seemed to notice my presence. Surprisingly, she possessed a higher cultivation than one would expect from someone living in such a rural place.


    ''Core formation stage, not bad.''


    "Hello, I''m Xiao Hei; and this is my brother, Xiao Yi."


    "He...hello, I''m Ye Li."


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    ''Are those blushes I see on her face? ¡­ How do I look right now?''


    I know I''m young, but I haven''t had time to pay attention to my appearance among everything I had to do. Come to think of it, how was Mo Hei Xin described in the novel?


    I took out a mirror and held it in my hand while I looked at my face in it. Long, straight black hair; accompanied by blood red eyes. Wow, it looks better than I expected.


    Wait, what does my disciple look like? I turned my head towards my Zheng Yi and inspected him from head to toe. The boy isn''t bad either.


    Considering that she has two handsome men in front of her, her reaction could be considered normal. When I looked back at the girl, I could see that her blush had deepened. I imagine she have realized the reason why I took out the mirror; Sigh, what an innocent girl.


    Instead of suspecting who we are, and our purpose; she pay more attention to our appearance. She resembles her brother a lot in this respect, a man who is guided by his genitals. Was there incest in this novel? I don''t remember anything like that happening, nor was this girl mentioned much at the end of the novel. What have become of them? Do Ye Xiu visit them regularly?


    What an unfilial boy, leaving his grandfather and sister in a town so far from the city while he looks for women to have fun with.


    I heaved a sigh, maintained a curious expression; and I approached with soft steps towards the young woman. I slowly extended my right hand and tried to gently caress her cheek. A smile appeared on my face when I saw that the girl did not avoid contact; on the contrary, she timidly accepted the touch with her eyes closed.


    "You got lucky."


    I extended my index finger and placed it on her forehead. Before she could react, a wave of Qi entered her consciousness. It ran through her brain, and back to my finger.


    "Who am I to you?"


    "Lo¡­, lord; You are my lord."


    I rubbed her on the head and said, "Good job."


    "Your lord has a job for you. Are you going to help your lord?"


    "Yeah!"


    "Do you see that old man in there? "I want you to drag him before me."


    "Good!"


    After nodding with great passion, she ran inside and dragged her grandfather by her hair towards me. Poor old man, with how broad his body is, and she drags him with the few hairs he has on his head.


    "Break his leg."


    A cracking sound came out, accompanied by a scream from the living fossil. He must be very confused by the situation; it is difficult to understand why his granddaughter would treat him like this on any given day.


    I took out a pill and put it in his mouth; He didn''t recover from his injuries, but I do have his full attention.


    "Do you know who is Ye Xiu?"


    "Leave us alone, we don''t know about any Ye Xiu!"


    How should I view this situation? Doesn''t he want to know about his grandson''s problems? Does he try to lie to live? Does he still love his grandson?


    I remember that in situations like these; the grandfather would say with righteousness and honesty that he is his grandson. What has changed? Has my existence altered the logical reasoning of the novels?


    "Honey, who is Ye Xiu to you?"


    "It''s my brother, sir!"


    "Good job, you earned a hug."


    She came running towards me; If she had a tail, it would already be moving. She is like a dog, quite obedient and cute. While the girl hugged me happily, the old man gave me a look with disgust.


    "What have you done to her, demon!"


    "You don''t need to get upset, I present to you my new pet."


    "ANIMAL! My granddaughter is not your toy! My grandson will avenge me! You will die!"


    I listened to his threats until he didn''t have the strength to continue screaming. I showed a doubtful expression and said:


    "But I have come to you for your grandson. More than avenging you, he brought death to you, right?"


    "You ¡­"


    I exhaled a breath and continued with my words.


    "Your grandson has provoked me; I''m sorry for you, but you''re gonna die slowly because of him. Don''t worry, you won''t feel alone, Ye Xiu will accompany you soon."


    I said my last words with a smile hanging on my face.


    "I''m going to be generous this time. "I will give you a farewell gift."


    "It will be your granddaughter who sends you into the shadows of death."


    Obeying my words, the girl began to hit her grandfather.


    "Pray for a more filial grandson in your next life."


    "Evil, you''re not going to have a good ending!!"


    His scream of protest and threat continued until it was drowned out by the increasing sound of blows.

 Chapter 16: Gift

    Beating to death must be quite painful, especially for an old man. Or not? Being old also has its advantages, since he dies sooner because he can withstand fewer hits. Can it be considered merciful to let him die like this? One moment; I want him to die slowly, right? Well, the cruelty increases with the fact that it was his granddaughter who killed him. I guess it can be seen as a slow and very painful death.


    "Disciple, cut the body into four parts: Head, torso, legs and arms."


    The boy approached the old man''s deedless body and cut it with the daggers that I gave him. Is that his best weapon? Seeing it makes me think that I am a bad Master; It doesn''t matter, he will have time to shine them in the future.


    I removed four jades of a green as intense as emerald from my space ring and placed them next to the dismembered body of the dead man.


    ''Since I have taken your sister as a pet, I should give you compensation for the inconvenience.''


    I made some hand seals with my hands, causing the bodies to be stored in the jades. What I just used right now is one of the most basic techniques of the art of sealing, which became extinct more than a thousand years ago. Only a few can discern the intricate complexity hidden behind the simple appearance of this jade. His master should know enough to treat this as a centuries-old treasure.


    A sinister smile crept across my lips as I plotted how to deliver the gift to Ye Xiu. I should put more complex seals to avoid suspicion. His face must be pretty fun to look at.


    After administering a few more seals, I took out a bracelet identical to the one I gave to Shadow earlier. I put the bracelet on my right wrist and activated it, absorbing the four jades.


    ''Shadow.''


    ''Yes, my lord.''


    ''Disguise yourself as a beggar and try to sell these jades to Ye Xiu. Think about the best way to do it without him suspecting you. Try to sell it at a high price, scam it as best as possible. And watch him when he tries to open the jades, I want to see his expression at that moment.''


    ''Received, my Lord.''


    I dismissed Shadow after entrusting him with the important task. Sigh, I hope you receive it soon. Let''s see, the next direction should be south from here.


    "Come on, our destination is near hear. Let''s take a light walk before doing exercises."


    Ye Li and Zheng Yi walked two steps behind me, carefully keeping the distance.


    Let me think, the next target is the city lord''s daughter. If I remember correctly, the city was called Cheng; in honor of the family that protected the city at its lowest point. The daughter, whose name is Cheng Ling Zhang; is a descendant of that family.


    In the novel it represented her as a woman with a strong and rebellious character. Due to her personality, she frequently caused havoc in the city, tarnishing the honorable name of her ancestors. The MC, upon entering the city for the first time, confronted the girl fairly. After slight friction between them, they fell in love. Well, fell in love in quotes; for Ye Xiu, the girl was just another member of his harem. Since then, her mood has improved a lot. Going to the extreme of helping the sick and homeless.


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    A rather admirable change of attitude. A girl who changed her way of being to adapt to the tastes of her lover. Sadly, her cultivation talent is not very good. She had no choice but to stay in the city, waiting for her loved one''s visits.


    From my point of view, it is a rather regrettable attitude. Changing yourself so much for a man who barely remembers you, and who spends the entire day looking for skirts.


    Why do they cling so much to the protagonist? Is there really a heavenly aura that increases women''s attraction to him?


    I wonder what he has done in his past lives to make him worthy of such treatment.


    It seems that we have already arrived at Cheng City. It doesn''t look that spectacular, but it''s tolerable. Not that much can be expected from the protagonist''s first destination.


    I extended my consciousness towards the city, exploring to the smallest detail the secrets that may be hidden in it.


    I felt very disappointed when I realized that the strongest person in this place is a mere Qi-consolidating cultivator. I cocked my head to the side, letting out a sigh.


    The Lan clan may cause trouble for Ye Xiu with their pursuit; but they? I would be lying if I didn''t have hope that they would have improved after contacting the protagonist; At least, the city lord''s cultivation should be higher. There''s no use keeping them alive.


    I extended my index finger upwards, causing slight commotions in the city. A girl with a face devoid of any imperfection rubbed towards me. I could see the anxiety on her beautiful face.


    ¡­


    Wait, most of the cultivators I''ve seen are handsome and beautiful. Some more than others, but most are like that. So far, I haven''t seen anyone who could be called ugly. It must be taken into account that for each stage that is overcome, one''s physical state suffers a great improvement. Coming to completely transform a person''s face.


    So why do ugly cultivators appear in the novel? Is it to provide more diversity? Or do they have strange tastes? The world is full of mysteries, nor can I assure that there are not people who have a different standard of beauty.


    As I immersed myself in my thoughts; The girl came so close that even a normal person could see her. She seems to be overcome by the situation.


    Well, now that I have what I need.


    "Eliminate everyone left in the city, don''t let anyone escape."


    The boy and the girl arrived at the city with a slight jump. The impact caused more than two houses to collapse. They could destroy the city with even a drop of their breath.


    "Do not do it! Why are you doing this to us?"


    "You don''t need to make a big deal out of this. Just like Ye Xiu helped you destroy your enemies, I am slaughtering my own."


    "Ye Xiu will save me!"


    "How? If you''re already dead."


    "What ¡­?"


    Before she could doubt my words, her head slipped off her neck. I grabbed her head by the hair and stared at her.


    "Looking closely, it does have imperfections."


    After saying those words, I kept the head in my ring. Then I looked behind me and said:


    "As a father, shouldn''t you have tried to save your daughter?"


    Instead of answering my questions, the man ran towards me with a crazy look in his eyes.


    ''Sigh, it seems that it did affect him.''


    I raised my hands and made a gesture of grabbing something in my hands. As soon as I performed the action; the man rubbed upwards, hands-on necks. He tried to free himself from the restraints, but to no avail. It''s like I''m holding a chicken by the necks.


    "You shouldn''t have brought your daughter together with Ye Xiu."


    I slowly closed my hands, and at the same time, the city lord''s neck compressed. His body shook more and more in search of air. Only to stop moving after a few seconds. After ending the man''s life, I kept my eyes on the lifeless corpse.


    "It''s pitiful to be so weak in this world."

 Chapter 17: Weirdo

    ''I''ve already killed the daughter of the city lord and the daughter of the Lan Clan. I only have four more left. I think I can finish them all today.


    "On going."


    I entered the space rift followed by my two little cronies. The next location is the Si Xian Sect; which, as its name indicates, was founded years ago by four wandering cultivators. Currently, the position of sect leader is held by Tian Xin, one of my four remaining targets.


    According to the novel, her position in the sect was in danger of being taken away by one of the elders. It wasn''t until Ye Xiu''s arrival that everything turned in her favor. Helping her stabilize her position and gain pillars of support.


    ''Well, it''s not like it''s any of my business.''


    As I crossed the crack, I found myself rubbing against the sky. I held the little Ye Li who was still unable to rub. I could see four towering mountain peaks; with buildings of all types on each of the summits. The rumored four peaks of the Si Xian Sect, personally built by the four wandering cultivators. Their cultivation bases were not specified, but it is said that they were close to surpassing the void realm.


    In the 317th year since the founding of the sect, they announced that they would go to kill a despicable demon under the orders of The Heavenly Court. Unfortunately, nothing more has been heard from them since then.


    I wonder why they went. If even The Heavenly Court, the strongest force asked for help; That means that the enemy was at a much higher level than them. Literally, going is like voluntary suicide.


    Did their ego get too high?


    If I remember correctly, they were part of one of the squads I killed years ago. At that time, I had not reached the immortal stage yet. I was just a basic void realm cultivator, who was chased by the ''continent colossus''.


    In case my assumptions are correct; That means that this group, made up of two men and two women, are the founders of the Si Xian sect. Their teamwork was quite outstanding, even seriously injuring me. I could say that it was quite an achievement for them to have brought me to that state.


    I exhaled a sigh, despite having been hurt; I couldn''t help but feel jealous of the relationship they had between them. When I killed one of them, they didn''t escape; Instead, they attempted to recover the dead man''s body and then, try to escape. I barely managed to kill all four, and escaped with my entire body soaked in blood.


    How nostalgic, it''s incredible that more than a thousand years have passed since then. Although what surprises me most is that the sect has been able to survive all these years in their absence. It seems that his general strength is not too bad either.


    ''Let''s see what its members are like.''


    I infused Qi into my eyes, allowing me to sense the presence and cultivation base of the people currently in the sect. Not bad, the number is not very high, but the quality is good. The strength of the Si Xian Sect cannot be considered weak, but they will be able to serve as my cannon fodder for a while.


    ''What should I do now?''


    I have sensed Tian Xin''s presence, but it seems that her disciple is not in the sect at the moment. Where could it have gone? Did she go to find Ye Xiu?


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    ''What a nuisance.''


    This will make things a little more difficult for me. Sigh, there is no choice; Anyway, it''s just a matter of time.


    "Stay here, I''ll go away for a moment."


    "Yes, Master."


    "Yes, my lord!"


    Well, it''s time to put my acting skills to use. I infused Qi throughout my body, changing my appearance with every step I take. My hair became shorter; my eyes changed from red to black; my height shrank slightly; the scars also disappeared, leaving a body without visible scratches; and finally, my face changed as if it were clay, until it became the face of my future murderer.


    My clothes were also changed to the same ones Ye Xiu wore when he left the Lan Clan territory.


    With a snap of a finger, a full-length mirror rubbed in front of me.


    ''Perfect, identical to the womanizer.''


    "Hello, hello, ..., hello."


    The voice is also adjusted, I just need to adapt my behavior a little. Although it is not entirely necessary to change my attitude; One''s character constantly changes due to the experiences we live and the lessons we learn, it is normal for us to be different than before. Anyway, I will be able to respond easily if they suspect me.


    ''Since I''m going to do it, why don''t I give it some drama?''


    I withdrew a sword from the ring, and controlled it with a thread of Qi. The sword roughly cut my left hand; The newly severed hand regenerated quickly, but I stopped it, letting it bleed. The sword continued to leave cuts on my body, causing blood to flow like a river. I sonly topped once I considered it was enough.


    The injuries should be serious enough for they don''t suspect me. I couldn''t make it more realistic than it already is.


    Just a final touch is missing to make it perfect. I hit my chest hard, causing blood to flow from the corner of my mouth.


    "Coff, Coff,¡­"


    All done. Although i may appear unscathed, this will cause them to let their guard down. All the members know Ye Xiu, so there will be no complications if I pretend to be passed out in front of the sect gates.


    Now that I think about it, this all seems pretty romantic. After being seriously injured, I run to my beloved''s arms for protection. Saying a few words before I faint would complement the scene very well.


    What should I say to touch her heart?


    I reflected as I continued my path towards the Si Xian Sect. Blood continued to flow from the cuts, as I thought about what the best sentence would be. After thinking hard, I finally found the answer.


    "¡­"


    My steps that previously sped up, gradually slowed down. Why do I complicate my life so much? Should I delete them all and save myself the trouble? I don''t remember ever having tendencies to self-harm. I wasn''t like that before, I being that I have changed a lot. Who in their right mind would think of seriously injuring themselves, and only for a simple show.


    I know that my thoughts may be considered peculiar compared to others; but were they to this extreme? Is this my true way of being? Should I accept once and for all that I''m a weirdo?


    I continued to think, not realizing that I had long passed through the doors of the sect. I only regained the clarity of my mind due to the increasing murmurs coming from the disciples and guards.


    ''Well, I''ll think about it another time.''


    Seeing one of the guards bravely approaching me, I stopped with my back hunched.


    "Call¡­call¡­Tian Xin,"


    After saying my last words, I fell to the ground. I slowly closed my eyes, watching my surroundings in detail. When I was about to close my eyelids completely, I saw a woman with red hair and beautifully dressed running towards me.


    ''Here you are, my third dish.''


    I adjusted my breathing, making it sound ragged and heavy. Suddenly I felt like I was being carried in a arms. The murmurs that had previously sounded loud gradually became quieter. Tian Xin''s voice being the only thing I heard.


    "Ye Xiu! What happened to you?! Ye Xiu!"


    "Xiao¡­Xin,¡­Is that you?"


    "Yes, it''s me! Do not sleep! Hold!"


    The woman continued screaming, in an attempt to wake me up; But I didn''t answer her calls. Unlike her, who showed clear anguish; I felt disdain for her behavior. As soon as this feeling arose, doubt took over me.


    Am I someone without heart? Making fun of a girl who only cares about the person she loves.


    ''Mmm''


    Is this Mo Hei Xin''s personality, or mine?


    Well, not that it matters much. In any case, she has already degraded himself enough to voluntarily join a harem.


    ''Sigh, what should I do with her?''

 Chapter 18: Soul

    After pulling me away from the crowd between his arms, she led me to what appeared to be her bedroom. She placed me on the bed, and hurriedly stuffed a pill into my mouth. After digesting the medicinal pill, I could notice that my injuries were recovering quickly. Seeing my condition improving little by little, her expression relaxed.


    "Are you feeling better?"


    "Yes, thanks to you."


    "Stop flirting, what happened to you? And, who did this to you?"


    Hearing her question, I put on an expression of resentment and indignation.


    "Who else can it be other than that damn demon. Upon discovering my relationship with his disciples, he became so angry that he decided to send assassins after me. When I''m stronger, I swear to God that I will fuck his disciples in front of him."


    "Yes, yes, yes, it seems that you are feeling better now."


    The woman''s worry was replaced by comfort; Apparently, this is what Ye Xiu would have said in a similar situation. I wonder if he has mentioned anything like that before.


    "What happened with you pills? You always have a lot stored."


    "The bastards cut off my right hand, the ring was on that hand. If I could, I would have killed them all by now. I promise that I will repay this debt a thousand times over, until justice is done."


    I would laugh if Tian Xin wasn''t looking at me; I just pronounced one of the typical phrases that protagonists usually say. I turned my head and looked towards the windows. Normally, the surrounding atmosphere would change to a more chaotic one, something similar to thunder, lightning and rain. It doesn''t seem to work if I say so. I should try it on him, at least once before he dies.


    I turned my gaze towards Tian Xin and said:


    "Will you help me?"


    "Yes! How dare him touch my man."


    There was no hesitation in her tone as she spoke those words. Aren''t she afraid of me? She has even thought about the number of disciples and elders who would die because of this decision. Even if only she participates, the sect will be affected by her status of sect leader. Apparently, she doesn''t have what it takes to run a cult.


    According to the story, she was granted the position of sect leader by the previous leader. Since then, she stubbornly clung to the position. She received many complaints about her bad judgments; Although the elders tried to give her advice and help, she stubbornly rejected all their suggestions.


    Although she got support from the elders with the help of Ye Xiu; It was more because of the strength and talent that the boy had, than because of her leadership. I think she was allowed to stay in that position only because of her relationship with a talented young man.


    With a worried expression on my face, I asked her a question:


    "But he''s the demon Mo. Aren''t you afraid?"


    Tian Xin looked at me with a mixture of determination and joy.


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    "Of course not, you are my husband; We will kill that bastard Mo who dared to harm you, no one can humiliate you."


    "Really?"


    When I asked her this question, her face was right in front of me; to the point of touching our faces. She kept her gaze on my eyes and answered the question with a nod. I smiled and whispered in her ear.


    "Great to hear."


    ''I hope you won''t regret what you said now.''


    I hugged her in my arms and asked her a question:


    "By the way, where is Yu Lian? "Why haven''t she come to see me?"


    The question provoked irritation in the woman, she tried to separate herself from me; but I hugged her tighter, not letting her leave.


    "Come on, don''t be jealous. You are all my wives, but I love you more."


    The sweet words had an effect on the woman; She stopped resisting and rested her body on top of me.


    "So? Where did she go?"


    "¡­ she went north to look for you. But it seems that she will return without results, he he."


    Isn''t she your disciple? She acts more like a jealous girlfriend than a respected teacher. Sigh, love is dangerous; It changes you without being aware of it.


    "And when did she leave?"


    "Mmm, two days ago; "She ran away when she found out that Mo Hei Xin wanted you dead."


    So, she headed towards my old territory; she left two days ago, I''ll be able to catch it before it gets dark. Well, I already have the answers I need; I should end it, time flies.


    I put on a loving expression on my face and pulled her face towards me. I put my mouth towards her cheeks and kissed her softly.


    "Thank you, Tian Xin."


    As I slowly moved away from her; my physique and face gradually returned to its original state. I waited for her expression full of surprise and fear, but what I found was her blush cheeks with his eyes closed. "She looks like a teenager who has received her first kiss from the person she likes."


    I waited patiently for her to look at me. After a short wait, I could see her eyelids lift, revealing my new appearance to her.


    ''...''


    Why isn''t she moving? Has the situation surpassed what her brain can process?


    I gave her a smile and said:


    "What happening, my dear? Didn''t you say you were going to kill me? I will be very disappointed if you don''t keep what you promised."


    "Are you ¡­"


    "I''m?"


    The woman couldn''t finish her sentence; Incredible as it may seem, she fainted in front of me. As soon as her head made contact with the bed, I felt her heartbeat stop, only to start beating again five minutes later.


    I blinked repeatedly, shocked by the events that just happened in front of me. What just happened? A cultivator of her level can simulate death; but I clearly felt her soul wither and rebuild in just five minutes.


    In all the years I have lived in this world, this is the first time I have seen this event happen. Regardless of what level of cultivation someone has, it is impossible to perform such an show.


    The soul is an abstract and spiritual concept, difficult to understand. Over the years, a lot of very questionable research has been done regarding this concept. Unfortunately, they have all been useless; No one has managed to delve deeper into the topic.


    The only thing we know today about ''souls'' is that it is closely related to our existence. Being what defines our way of being; what makes us feel, think and what makes us aware of our existence. So, to speak, all living beings have a soul. Therefore, it''s destruction implies death. Although there are elixirs that can heal spiritual damage, it is absurd to rebuild it from ashes.


    ''...''


    Well, it''s not entirely impossible. Just because it hasn''t happened before doesn''t mean it''s unrealizable. But what has caused this anomaly? I took out the mirror from before again and looked carefully at myself in it.


    I don''t think i''m handsome enough to cause such a reaction. I''m not narcissistic enough to believe in this option. I reflected for a long time on the wonder that just occurred. I thought Mo Hei Xin''s knowledge was absolute, but it seems there is more to this world than one might expect. Suddenly, I thought of my parents.


    No matter what world you are in, souls end up in the same place. I myself felt like I was being dragged from there into this world. If I can delve deeper into the subject, it is possible that I can reach the realm of souls.


    ''So, is it possible to bring back father, mother and sister?''


    Tears began to well up in my eyes as I thought about how there is even a remote hope of recovering the family I thought I had lost a long time ago. Now I have strength, I will no longer have to see them suffer like then; I will make them live like kings.


    ''Finally, I will be able to rectify my...''


    "Do you want a tissue?"

 Chapter 19: Hui Ying

    that I didn''t even realize she had woken up. Not only had she woken up, but she was staring at me, while holding a torn piece of cloth in her right hand.


    "Tissue?"


    Are you offering me that? A feeling of incongruity came over me. I reflected and imagined many possible scenes, but I''m not sure how I could face the situation head on. Should I stay away from her and spy her secretly? Or take her with me?


    "Yes,¡­, for tears."


    "Tears?"


    I touched my face with my hands, noticing the humidity on it. Did I just cry? I looked in surprise at the tears that were on my fingers. This is indeed surprising; I don''t remember crying before. I never did, like Mo Hei Xin; and not like Hei Xin either.


    I extended my left hand and took her ''tissue''. I looked closely at her clothes looking for the origin of the fabric, it didn''t take me long to realize that a piece of fabric was missing from her left sleeve. I used it to dry the humidity from my face, throughout the entire process I kept my gaze fixed on her.


    "You ¡­"


    "I''m Hui Ying, what about you?"


    ''Hui Ying? Should I assume that she''s someone else?''


    "Me?"


    "Yes, it is polite to share your name when the other person has already told you theirs, right?"


    "¡­, yes, I am Hei Xin."


    I have a strange feeling of something is wrong. Is this supposed to be normal procedure in a situation like this? Introduce yourself politely and courteously? I''m not sure how to continue the conversation under these circumstances.


    The woman who introduced herself as Hui Ying took my hands and shook him up and down, with a smile on her face the entire time.


    "Nice to meet you, Hei Xin."


    "Ehh, ¡­, I say the same."


    I think externally I''m looking like someone with mental retardation. Considering the situation, I can assume that Tian Xin''s soul has disappeared, and who is in possession of her body right now is a person named Hui Ying.


    Has the same thing happened to she as me? Do I still need to kill her if she''s not the same person? I thought I would be the only one in such a peculiar situation, but apparently, I overestimated myself. If it has happened to me; Why couldn''t it happen to others? The girl wanted to continue talking, but I cut her off with a question of my own.


    "Do you know what planet we are on?"


    "What question is that? On Earth, where else..."


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    "Aaah¡­"


    Suddenly, the girl began to scream in pain. Quickly, I summoned a spherical dome that separated us from the outside noise. I watched as she grabbed the hair on her head in an attempt to dull the pain with a distraction. I took a pill out of the ring and put it in her mouth.


    The screams gradually stopped, until it completely calmed down. The girl named Hui Ying dropped her body towards me. I didn''t reject her search for support, I let her lie on my shoulders and rest. I felt how her agitated heartbeat slowly calmed down, until it stabilized completely.


    After calming down, she separated from me. And took a few steps away from me, looking at the ground; trying to avoid my eyes. Her attitude looked completely different from before.


    ''Are the screams from before due to the incoming flow of memories into her soul?''


    Cautiously, she raised his head and asked me a question while looking into my eyes.


    "You''re going to kill me?"


    "It depends, do you still like Ye Xiu?"


    "No!"


    "Then you have nothing to fear."


    Hearing my words, Hui Ying relaxed the tension that had built up in her body. Apparently, she has already completely assimilated the memories. This is something new, a partner from Earth has emerged; It''s a strange feeling, I never thought about the possibility of such a situation happening.


    What should I do now? I don''t think she is the only one, it is possible that more cases like these will arise. But since i''m on this, it''s better to keep her close than far away.


    "Have you assimilated the memories of your new body?"


    With a more relaxed attitude, she answered my question energetically: "Yes!"


    "Then you know who I am, right?"


    "Yes, you are Mo Hei Xin; publicly known as The Blood Demon Mo. But can I still call you Hei Xin?"


    Apparently, she has regained her former enthusiasm. Sigh, what a strange situation.


    "Yes, you can address me like that, if you want. Anyway, since you know my title; You must know the authority I possess. I want you to come with me, in exchange, I will protect you from any danger for 5 years. Do you accept?"


    "Does it include food and bed?"


    I don''t know whether to laugh or cry at her response. Is this what someone should ask in a situation like this? By God, I''m not a very arrogant person; but she should be happier if someone like me offered her such a deal. In frustration, I answered her question.


    "Yes, does the lady want anything else?"


    Perceiving the irony in my voice, she jokingly replied:


    "Hehe, for now it will do."


    ''What thick skin this girl has.''


    Sigh, I''ll settle for her for now. I removed the dome and opened a spatial rift that led to Zheng Yi and Ye Li''s location.


    "Wow, impressive. Am I really in the wuxia world?"


    "Do you read novels?"


    "Yeah! Not to brag, but I have read a lot."


    "It seems not enough; you should at least know the difference between the xianxia and wuxia genre to consider yourself a true fan of oriental novels."


    "Hahaha, it was a test; Congratulations, you''ve made it through."


    I exhaled a strong breath, stopped playing with her and spoke to her with my back turned.


    "Let''s get out of here."


    I continued walking towards the crack, but stopped when I noticed that Hui Ying did not move from her spot. Don''t tell me she''s going to have another heart attack.


    "What''s the matter? Do you regret accepting the contract?"


    "¡­, you. Are you from Earth too?"


    ''God, was it because of this? A lot of drama for such a small matter.''


    "What gave me away?"


    "Novels¡­"


    "Anything else?"


    "No?"


    "Of everything I''ve told you, did you only react to novels? I have also asked you what planet you live on, and if you assimilated the memories. You don''t seem very smart."


    Her face flushed red as she couldn''t refute my mockery. She ignored what I said and ran towards the space crack. Before entering, she turned and said:


    "A real fan is not as slow as you."


    After saying those words, she quickly entered the crack; I stared at where she went, not knowing what to say.


    Why is she acting like a little child? I''m starting to think it''s possible she''s just a child. I let out a sigh and started walking towards the rift. Without being aware of it, a smile formed on my face as I passed through the spatial fissure.


    ''She looks a lot like her.''

 Chapter 20: Eyes

    [Hui Ying POV]


    ''Why do I have such bad luck in my life?''


    To prevent robberies and assaults, I have always secured my house very well. I even cut my hair and dressed like a man to avoid furtive glances. I don''t consider these precautions to be excessive, since I know from experience how mortal the streets here can be.


    These safety measures gave me a sense of peace for my mind; However, apparently, they weren''t good enough to confront the dangerous neighborhood in which I live.


    I didn''t take into account that the thief could be my neighbor. Due to this obvious oversight, I find myself on the ground right now, bleeding to death, while the man anxiously searched for valuables in the house.


    Tears spilled from my eyes to the ground. The feeling of blood pooling in my tracheas was horrible, it made it very difficult for me to breathe. The feeling of asphyxia caused me to cough violently, barely managing to eject the red liquid that had accumulated.


    Feeling my consciousness beginning to drift away from me, I thought about how quickly it all happened.


    I returned home like any other day; and as always, I paid special attention to my surroundings. When I finally arrived at the doors of my house, I already had the key ready in my hands.


    But as soon as it was inserted into the door; The next door suddenly opened. I saw how the neighbor who greeted me every morning, ran towards me with a knife in his hands. Everything happened so fast that I didn''t even have time to take the stun gun out of my pockets. At that moment, I watched in slow motion as the knife approached the center of my chest.


    Excruciating pain made me unable to react to his movements. The man who didn''t look very old grabbed me and dragged me into the house, closing the door behind him. After entering, he threw me to the ground and started searching through my belongings. I only could watch helplessly from the ground.


    ''Why me?!''


    ''Just a little more.''


    I just needed a little more savings to get out of this pigsty. Couldn''t he have gone for someone else? Why do you make me suffer more than I have already suffered, God? Does it amuse you to see the desperation and rage on my face?!


    My vision has started to get darker and darker; it seems like my time has come. Fragments of memories that I thought I had long forgotten passed in fast motion in front of me. Painful memories flooded my mind like a torrent; Not even by closing my eyes could I escape them.


    ''I''m sorry, I wish I had done more for you...''


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    I felt my consciousness moving further and further away from me; The pain from the stab wound also disappeared as if it had not happened. It seems that my life here is over.


    ''Goodbye, shitty world.''


    -----


    ''PLOP''


    ''PLOP''


    ''What is this sound?''


    I opened my eyelids heavily, as if I had slept a long dream. The light temporarily blinded my eyes, blurring the silhouette of a man I seemed to have seen at that moment. It didn''t take long for my vision to clear; In front of me I could see the profile of a handsome man. Seeing his beautiful face, I couldn''t look away from his deep red eyes. I felt as if he were bewitched, I thought that eyes as beautiful as those should not shed tears.


    I moved my body with difficulty, until I sat upright. I looked around for a tissue to rinse off the red jewelry hanging from his face. Without thinking much, I bit off part of my left sleeve.


    All my actions were subconscious, driven by something that I unknown. I didn''t pay attention to how easily I tore the fabric, or where I was; the only thing I wanted was to keep the tears away from them.


    After tearing off the cloth of clothing, I offered it to him with my right hand. I didn''t think much about what to say, the first words that crossed my mind just came out.


    "Do you want a tissue?"


    The man reacted quickly to my sound, turned towards me and looked at me with those bloody pearls. Despite the tears that continued to fall from his face, I couldn''t sense any emotion from his face. Seeing his face, a very distant memory flashed through my head.


    "Tisuue?"


    ''What he ask this question?''


    I looked at the ''tisuue'' in my hand and realized what he meant. It didn''t quite seem like one; It was wet, and it looked terrible. But I thought it would help dry his face. Embarrassed, I responded with faltering words.


    "Yes, ¡­, for tears."


    "Tears?"


    Did I see wrong? It can''t be. I have his face in front of me, I could still see how it kept falling from his eyes. Could it be that he didn''t realize?


    He seemed to react to my words, I saw how he touched his face in search of them. He looked at his hand with the same expression he had before. I swear to God I seemed to have noticed a trace of surprise on his expressionless face.


    The man extended his hand and took the ''tissue'' I created.


    "You ¡­"


    ''Me? Does he mean what is my name? It''s true, I hadn''t even introduced myself.''


    "I''m Hui Ying, what about you?"


    "Me?"


    Why do he only ask me one-word questions? Has he still not reacted to whatever caused his tears?


    "Yes, it is polite to share your name when the other person has already told you theirs, right?"


    "¡­, yes, I am Hei Xin."


    ''...''


    Did he say that his name is Hei Xin?! The memory that previously passed through my mind flashed again. How small the world is, for me to meet another person with the same name as him.


    ''Forget, forget, ... It was the past.''


    I stopped thinking about it and focused on the present. The first thing is to greet each other.


    "Nice to meet you, Hei Xin."


    "ehh, ¡­, I say the same."


    "Do you know what planet we are on?"


    ''Could it be that he was dumbfounded by the impact?''


    "What question is that? On Earth, where else..."


    ''Aaah, damn. What the fuck is this.''


    A sharp pain filled my head, as if I was being pricked with needles. Fragmented images flashed in front of me, as if I were watching a movie. I couldn''t think about the content or meaning of them, the only thing I thought about was when this damn pain would go away.


    In that hell, I seemed to feel like something was put in my mouth. I didn''t hesitate much, I just swallowed it. In some strange way, the pain slowly disappeared. In turn, memories flooded my head.


    ''Hadn''t I died?''


    ''Tian Xin?''


    ''Mo Hei Xin?''


    ''Am I going to die again?!''

 Chapter 21: Uncertainty

    "It seems that you have already introduced each other."


    When I walked through the portal, I saw how the three people were staring at each other. There was no bad intention in their gazes, just curiosity about the other party''s identity. I feel too lazy right now to introduce them, they will get familiar with time.


    "Zheng Yi, set up the three arrays that the Lan clan so kindly gifted us."


    After telling them that sentence, I removed the long wooden seat that I used earlier and lay down on it. A plant leaf appeared in my hand and floated towards my mouth; It had a mint-like flavor, sweet, fresh and slightly spicy.


    With both hands behind my head, the leaf in my mouth, and my eyes looking upward, I looked at the morning sky as I reflected what to do from now on.


    Hmm, I need to catch Tian Xin''s disciple along with the other two, but I''m not in a hurry either. They don''t know I''m coming after them, so I don''t have to worry. Let me remeber; Aside from Yu Lian, I only lack the self-righteous lady and the demon queen. I know the positions of the three, so there will be no more unexpected events.


    Although what worries me most right now are the souls that invade people''s bodies. I''m not sure if I would call it an invasion properly said. Since I am not aware of the reason why all this is happening. In my case, I felt my soul and Mo Hei Xin''s soul merging. As for Tian Xin, or now known as Hui Ying; I saw with my own eyes how the soul of the first one withered into ashes.


    Both cases are completely different; but my approach has made me reflect on whether there is a third case. One in which the soul of the resident of this world wins the mental struggle that unfolds. If that happened, I could assume that it would retain the memories of the invading soul. But what determines the selection of souls and bodies? What conditions have I achieve to merge with Mo Hei Xin? Are there enough souls or bodies for everyone to have one?


    The more I think about it, the more questions arise. It''s like when I first came into this world, I was overwhelmed by the uncertainty of what was to come. I can''t expect threads of fate to influence people to follow the script previously established by the author.


    ''Aaaaaah..., wait a minute.''


    "Hui Ying."


    I called out to the girl who was carefully watching Zheng Yi set up the array. Hearing my call, she trotted towards me.


    "Yeeeeeees?"


    I wanted to ask her immediately, but the fear of hearing her answer prevented me from doing so. I felt a knot in my stomach and my mind was filled with doubts, preventing me from asking the question whose answer I so longed to know. In the end, curiosity won out, I hesitantly asked her.


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    "What is the last memory you have of you old world?"


    "?? Why do you ask that?"


    Instead of answering my question, she questioned the reason of my words. Sigh, couldn''t I have ended up with someone more obedient? I pucked my frowns and asked the same question again, but this time with a more impatient tone.


    "Okay, okay, you don''t have to be like that. I bled to death for a neighbor, it''s not something easy to tell."


    If I had paid more attention to her face, instead of her words; I would have noticed the disdainful expression she was putting. But instead, I felt like a bomb had exploded in my mind upon hearing her response.


    ''It''s still a lot to assume, but if what I''m thinking turned out to be true...''


    The last thing we both remember before arriving here is our death. Taking this into account, would it mean that everyone who died on Earth will come here and fight for possession of a body? If that were the case, I would have no reason to go to the soul realm. Since the souls of my parents will also arrive. But ¡­


    I turned my gaze back to the girl who was still looking at me with disdainful eyes.


    "Do you remember which year you died?"


    "Hmmm, let me think. I think it was in the year 2024."


    I resumed my internal thoughts. I died in 2020, four years before her. But we arrived at the same world, in a very short period of time. What does that mean? What determines the place and time we arrive? Am I even the first person to come? Is it possible that people from Earth already exist in this world? But based on Mo Hei Xin''s memories, I can be sure that everything follows the course of the novel; The only difference is my arrival.


    Is it possible that my presence is the trigger for all this? Or are they the changes I have brought about? No no no; I would be overestimating myself too much. I''m not the center of the world, not everything rotates around me.


    ''No, what matters right now is whether what I think is happening is really happening.''


    In the blink of an eye, I sat up straight; and I snapped my fingers. Three dozen eyeballs appeared in my hand. Each of them was unique, of different colors and shades. I threw them into the air, forming a 36-point circle. They all walked away from me quickly, walking around according to my orders.


    Watching them walk away, I sat cross-legged on the wooden bench. As soon as darkness invaded my vision, I could see 36 screens appear in front of me.


    The eyes that I just took out are one of the five heavenly treasures that are in my possession, the ''Orbs of the Eternal Watcher''. Among its multiple functions is to allow me to simultaneously understand and process the information and images captured by the 36 eyes. It is a very versatile treasure in battle and exploration, deserving to be part of the legendary celestial treasures.


    "Aaaaaaah¡­"


    "Aaaagh¡­"


    "¡­"


    From them I could understand that, although the numbers were few; What I most expected was happening. Whether men or women, children or adults; I could see that some souls were merged while others were destroyed.


    Thanks to the ''orbs of the eternal watcher'' I was able to expand my knowledge about current events on the continent.


    There were four different outcomes in the struggles between the souls. The first is that they merge together, my case; The second is that the foreign soul dominates the original, the case of Hui Ying; The third case is that the original defeats the outsider, my previous assumption; and the last is that the fight ends in the destruction of both.


    I don''t remember the situation being like this yesterday. When I passed by The Heavenly Court on the first day, everything was normal. Did it all start today? But why? What''s special about today?


    "Ah"


    I suddenly heard a scream coming from the center of the array formations. As soon as I understood the origin of those screams, I appeared in front of my disciple in the blink of an eye and watched him struggle against the pain. He seemed to be resisting the foreign soul that was trying to take control of his body.

 Chapter 22: Descendants

    ''Comes back''


    As soon as I spoke these words in my mind, the ''orbs of the eternal watcher'' flew towards me. I manipulated them to center Zheng Yi; Through them, I could see that a foreign soul was fighting for the control of his body. Taking advantage of the opportunity, I observed the confrontation between them in detail.


    At first look, the two people bore no resemblance to each other. Unlike Zheng Yi''s youthful appearance, the other side seemed to be an old man in his 50s. He had many wrinkles on his face, but you could still see the good appearance he had in his youth. The appearance of the soul should match the time it died.


    Sigh, all I have is just assumptions. The only information I have about souls at this time is Buddhism and Grandmother Meng Po from Chinese mythology. Although Earth''s knowledge is not very reliable at this time, it will give me another point of view on this very unforeseen situation.


    Buddhism was introduced to China from India; Its arrival marked the introduction of the concepts of reincarnation and karma. According to this belief, souls go through multiple lives and their actions or karma determine their future reincarnations. Its ultimate goal is being to free himself from the endless cycle of reincarnations and suffering.


    What can I deduce from these beliefs and how might they influence my understanding of the situation? Could it be that the events happening right now are just one of the obstacles that have to be overcome to reach nirvana? Wait, according to its doctrines, I should have been reincarnated as the son of a very poor family, or a simple slave.


    Despite what one might expect, I am possessing the body of the strongest man recognized by the entire continent. Is it possible that bodies are differentiated by accumulated karmas? That''s why I was paired with Mo Hei Xin? But I don''t think the few lives I has killed can compare to the thousands of Mo Hei Xin. Or could it also be because of the similarity in our character?


    Although I cannot firmly believe in these conjectures either; since, according to its, I would be reincarnated in a new body. I''m not really sure what to call what happened to me, but I don''t think it''s a reincarnation. Was it a transmigration? But if it were a transmigration, why would there be a fight between souls?


    Sigh , putting Buddhism aside; I am more convinced about the Lady of Oblivion from Chinese mythology who resides in the nineth hell. According to Chinese mythology, one of the requirements to pass from one life to the next is to drink Grandma Meng Po''s soup. That allows souls to begin a new life, free from past experiences.


    If I take these theories as a basis, I can assume that the events that are occurring right now are due to an event in the ninth Chinese hell that made the purification of souls impossible.


    I wish I had more information about it, but the only information I have is passed on the beliefs and religions of China. While the concept of ''soul'' may sound very enigmatic, Mo Hei Xin only knows a little more than the fundamentals; he never investigated this topic on his own.


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    I wish I had studied more on Earth, but there was no reason at the time. If I knew there was any chance of helping me resurrect them, I would have spent my entire life researching.


    ''I never expected my beliefs about life and death to be shaken like this.''


    Leaving aside guesswork, I focused on my disciple''s state. Since it is a spiritual confrontation, the pill should influence the course of the battle. With a movement of my hand, a Soul Restoration Pill appeared in my palm. Following my will, the pill flew into my disciple''s mouth.


    "Ah"


    ''It doesn''t work?''


    The pill was digested, but the effect was applied to both sides. It''s a strange situation, considering that it was consumed by Zheng Yi, and not the outsider.


    ''Sigh, I wish I could do more for you, my disciple; It seems that despite being the strongest, I''m unable to intervene in this fight. I can only wish you luck.''


    The concept of struggle that is occurring right now differs greatly from the spiritual struggle known to this world. In the stages of ''nascent soul'' and ''transformation of the Spirit'', cultivators strengthen and transform their souls into a higher version. Thanks to it, they can survive possessing the body of another individual if their own bodies die.


    When you fighting for physical possession, what defines victory is mental strength. This may sound powerful and immortal, but the truth is that it''s possible to protect yourself from these invasions and kill invading souls with various methods. In my case, I can end a person''s life whether physically or spiritually, with the simple movement of my finger. Unfortunately, I already tried that, but it didn''t work.


    I can only watch the events helplessly. The only tool that I think could be useful at this moment would be one of the heavenly treasures that are not in my possession. Following the course of the novel, Ye Xiu will get it for revive the father of one of his wives in the near future.


    "HUFF, HUFF, ¡­Master."


    ''Haha, it seems that the boy is stronger than he looks.''


    I approached the boy who was now lying on the ground, breathing heavily. The same pill that I gave him earlier appeared in my hand, but unlike before, it managed to improve his condition significantly.


    "Good job, disciple. You have got an achievement that many would envy."


    "Huff, ¡­; Thanks, Master. Could you tell me what happened? And, huff, who was I fighting?"


    "You fought against the soul of a outsider for the possession of you body. I still don''t know the details of its origin, but we will find out it soon."


    "The soul of an outsider?!"


    "Yes, as to who it was. You should know him better than me."


    "Why ...? Aaah."


    It''s faster than before; In Hui Ying''s case, we were able to engage in a longer conversation before memories flooded into her mind. What made this difference? There are many factors that could have influenced, it''s impossible for me to take them all into account. It could have been due to age, gender, climate..., who knows which it''s. Although there is also the fact that Zheng Yi''s fight didn''t last 5 minutes either; It was only a minute and a half.


    Instead of giving him a pill to relieve the mental pressure, I let him experience the same thing I did. It will be good mental training for the boy.


    "Concentrate, and don''t get carried away by the avalanche of memories. Process them and assume them as yours; It will be benefits for you."


    While I said the first part with conviction and certainty, I couldn''t say the same for the last part. Since the other side may have just lived a monotonous life, in that case there wouldn''t be much benefit other than the common sense of a person of that age. Although this possibility exists, it would be strange for a person with such a face to have lived a normal and ordinary life.


    ''Sigh, I wouldn''t complain if the boy got the skills of a good chef.''


    Listening to my advice, he sat in the lotus position, and proceeded to calm down. Seeing the obedient and handsome boy, I had doubts about a question that I hadn''t considered before.


    ''Should I have a son or a daughter?''

 Chapter 23: Unforeseen

    Sigh, I remember I used to imagine who I would marry and how my son would look like in my youth. But all that was left behind. Well, right now I have all the time in the world and a power capable of protecting him from all evil. I guess it would be nice to consider becoming a father.


    Although, who should I have it with? The only conditions I would have on regarding this matter are that the mother should not be just anyone and that she should be close to my age.


    Not to be picky, but marriages with a very wide age difference have always seemed strange to me. My outward appearance may look like someone in my twenties, but my actual age is more than four figures. If I married someone who hasn''t lived even a hundred years, it would be... weird. That doesn''t mean I''ve some weird fetish for older women.


    ''Sigh, this was easier on Earth.''


    Well, who knows; Maybe someone will show up to change my mind. I will take nothing for granted, considering how unexpected life is. But at the moment, there are very few candidates in the world who meet this requirement.


    Most people died of old age due to not being able to overcome the ''immortal tribulation'' stage; As far as I know, I am the only cultivator who has reached the ''immortal'' stage.


    Sigh, the more I think about it, the more ridiculous it seems. I have reached a realm that many would consider only a legend; but still, I feel restricted by my own morality.


    I have the ability to create a harem made up of over a thousand women, something that many men would envy; But personally, I just want a romantic partner with whom I can share everything and not fear being betrayed. There is always the option of brainwashing her like Ye Li, but it wouldn''t be the same.


    I find it funny how hard it is for me to find someone to trust, other than my family. While there is still the option of having a child, the method may lead me to lose the trust of my child. It would be easier if a boy suddenly appeared and said he was my son, like in TV dramas.


    Could I have had a child with those bitches? Impossible, with their personalities they would have already come looking for me. Thinking about those betrayers makes me think about how questionable my taste in women was when I was a teenager.


    ''Haaaaaaa, how complicated everything is.''


    I should focus more on the present rather than the distant future. I stopped staring into space and looked back at my disciple. It seems like I was in the clouds for a long time. The three people were already sitting on the long bench, waiting for me to answer their questions.


    I approached them and also sat on it.


    ''Mmmm, the chair seems quite small for four people.''


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    I stared into their eyes, hoping they would realize my thoughts.


    ''...''


    Apparently, I don''t convey very well with my eyes. The only one who seemed to react was Hui Ying; Although she didn''t move, I think she more or less understood my thoughts.


    "Down."


    Obeying my words, they sat on the ground; haha, although Hui Ying didn''t seem to be very satisfied with my actions.


    I lay down in the same position as before, and the leaf appeared in my mouth again. There is nothing better than the taste of mint to refresh my mind.


    "So, who was that soul?"


    "¡­"


    "What''s happening? Is there something wrong with him?"


    "There is nothing wrong, it''s just that¡­ Master, his name is Chen Jie. He comes from a wealthy family, and had very loving parents, so he never had to worry about money. Being consented from a young age, he made no effort to study or work."


    ''Sigh, I expected something better with him face.''


    "It wasn''t until the death of his parents that he changed his way of being. After the incident, he tried very hard to study and run his parents company."


    ''Wow, personal growth.''


    "Unfortunately, he did not have enough time to achieve his goals. Before he could take control of the business, it was divided by family members, leaving him a fifth of the company. In the end, the fell into bank business ruptcy due to the internal dispute."


    ''Sad, but nothing special.''


    "From there, he spent the rest of his days on the streets. Committing suicide at the age of 54, because he could not bear to live in misery."


    ''It''s unfortunate. But the information turned out to be more useful than I expected.''


    The backgrounds of both parties coincide. Whether it''s Zheng Yi or Cheng Jie, they both come from a good family, lose their parents, and end up committing suicide. It may just be a coincidence, but Mo Hei Xin and I also share similarities like these. We both lived a shitty life and ended up dying sadly.


    But what about Hui Xin? She told me that she died at the hands of her neighbor. The novel does not tell what the lives of Ye Xiu and his Harem were like after it ended. Is it possible that this neighbor is referring to another member of the harem? If so, it would not be too much to assume that the pairings are related to the life each lived.


    ''Finally, a starting point to start investigating.''


    I walked towards Zheng Yi, and shaked his hair as if he were a child.


    "Good job, disciple."


    ''Master, something has happened.''


    "Thanks, teacher."


    Hmm, the boy has been through a lot in the few hours he''s been my disciple. He paralyzed his fianc¨¦e; He demanded compensation for the broken engagement and fought against the spiritual invasion of a foreign soul.


    ''I should give him something as a reward to keep him striving like this. But what should I give him?''


    He already has enough weapons and resources thanks to Great Lan''s treasure vault. I have also given him the brain worm and the dagger.


    Hmm what should I do? There is the option of finding him a new fianc¨¦e, but that word gives me a bad omen. There are few times when a promise of this kind ends well.


    ''Aaaaah, why the hell is it so hard to think about a gift.''


    If I expressed myself better physically, I would be grabbing my hair out in irritation. After long consideration, something occurred to me.


    ''Yes, a pet.''


    If I remember correctly, the demon queen is a ''dark spider''. She has enough talent and skills to have gotten to where she is right now. Hehe, instead of her becoming Ye Xiu''s wife, she should feel more than honored to be my disciple''s pet.


    "Zheng Yi, pick up the arrays. Let''s go for a tour to the demon land."


    "Yes, Master!"


    I lay down calmly on the bench and waited for him to finish. I completely ignored the other two and inmerse into my consciousness. Connecting with Shadow''s ''Xin Yi brain worm''. From it I could see that Ye Xiu was on the ground, screaming in pain.


    ''Shadow, kill him immediately.''

 Chapter 24: Poison.

    Shadow immediately reacted to my words, appeared in front of Ye Xiu and thrust a lethal cut to his neck. In the few seconds that it simple action took, I watched as five translucent barriers were shattered with Sombra''s slash.


    The edge of the sword relentlessly approached Ye Xiu''s neck. But as expected, it could only leave a one-centimeter cut. Being stopped by a force apparently greater than his own. After three seconds of intense confrontation, both parties were repelled to a distance of a few meters.


    A ghost-like being emerged from Ye Xiu''s pendant. She had beautiful white hair, along with a dress of the same color. Interestingly, her eyebrows were also the same color. In some peculiar way, the color white seemed destined to be worn by this woman; perfectly complementing her beautiful face.


    But her appearance was altered by the fury she felt right now.


    "Scoundrel! "You put poison on the blade."


    The simple cut that did not seem to have done any damage caused severe bleeding along with an increase in the volume of the boy''s scream. But that was not all it triggered; mauve lines began to extend from the open wound. This unleashed a scream of fury from the woman.


    "You wretch, you used a method as vile as poison."


    "Hmph, quite an arrogant tone for a mere soul remnant."


    "Tch. You would have lost in a fair fight."


    The white-haired woman took out a pill and stuffed it into Ye Xiu''s mouth. Shadow did nothing to stop her, only watched with hidden amusement in his eyes. The reason for his carefree attitude was quickly revealed, as Ye Xiu was affected by a poison, I made myself.


    It spreads little by little through the body of the affected person, prioritizing damage over the speed of infection. Once infected, the person''s Qi will be consumed quickly. Once every last drop of Qi has been squeezed out, it will begin to reduce its cultivation to its lowest point.


    Best of all, this is not its only effect. One of them is that the poison can be removed without complications by quickly amputating the affected limb. But the severed limb will never recover, as it also permanently injures the soul.


    The only way to temporarily stop the poison is to supply it with a continuous flow of high-quality Qi. Although there is a cure, it is not something that is easy to figure out. The only option she has right now is to supply him with Qi in the middle of battle to keep him alive.


    Since poison is going to be used, it should be at least something of this level. While they don''t seem that difficult, it affects all cultivators below the ''Immortal'' realm.


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    It''s not like they fight fairly either. Who in their right mind would expect, a small Void realm cultivator to have an ''Immortal Tribulation'' realm spirit remnant as a personal bodyguard. For God''s sake, life was never fair.


    If you want to become a cultivator, you have to strive to reach stages that many have already achieved. And you only have that opportunity because of the benevolence of the strongest. If ''The Heavenly Court'' were entirely made up of cold-blooded and dark-hearted people, the world would already be under their feet. Not even I would exist, since it was founded before I was even born.


    If you want to succeed today you need many resources, a good teacher, or a great iron wall that protects you from any danger. In this case, it turned out that the MC''s background was inferior to Shadow''s.


    ''Sigh, ''a fair fight,'' she says. How funny hehe.''


    "You¡­"


    The remnant seemed to realize the draining effect of the poison, as it began supplying Qi to the trash that continued to complain of pain.


    ''Finish her and keep her fragments of memories.''


    Putting aside his passive attitude, Shadow began to counterattack. Like a wisp of wind, it appeared in a blink of an eye in front of Ye Xiu and slashed towards his back. This unexpected action caused a cut on the woman''s face.


    Shadow continued to aim the attacks at Ye Xiu, deflecting him at the last moment. Sigh, the opponent''s state could not be more disastrous. In a few short minutes, the intensity of her aura dimmed a lot.


    ''Convey this to her...''


    "Is a man like Ye Xiu worth sacrificing so much for?"


    "Somebody like ¡­"


    "Haaai, like me, what? For someone who has lived for millennia, it seems that your intelligence is not as high as your age. How an old witch like you falls in love with a young womanizer like him. Wait a minute, the truth is that you fit in quite a bit."


    "A boy who fucks any living creature, and an old harpy who dreams of being one of those who get fucked. Sigh, you are one for another."


    "Bastard."


    I think I have touched a sensitive point. Despite her moribund state, she tried to fight back with any possible method. According to my will, Shadow only passively dodged her attacks.


    Through his eyes, I saw the woman''s crazy and desperate expression. It''s surprising that there was a time when she came close to reaching my realms. I wonder if her failure to ascend to the ''Immortal'' realm caused her some cognitive decline. It wouldn''t be strange if the tribulation lightning made some people stupid, haha.


    ''Let''s stop playing games and catch the remnant.''


    Upon hearing my orders, Shadow grabbed her by the necks with his left hand, and with his right he chained her with special chains. After immobilizing her, he used the bracelet to keep she in them. After finishing off the woman, he focused on the supposed protagonist of this world.


    The boy was giving my subordinate a murderous look, as if he was going to bite him to death. From his point of view. Shadow is nothing more than a passerby whose identity he doesn''t know and who kidnapped his beloved master.


    ''Do it.''


    He slowly approached his prey, there was no longer any visible obstacle. One would expect a trace of fear in the boy''s eyes, but he only showed an expression of injustice and rage.


    ''Injustice, your fucking mother.''


    Have a little awareness in your last moments, unfair is what happened to your enemies. You dress and act like a homeless, and then you kill them because they treat you like one. It''s like you''re encouraging them to challenge you.


    Sigh, I''m no longer sure if I should complain about his behavior and attitude. Since his life was never in his hands, he was nothing more than a puppet.


    With a swift movement, Shadow thrust him a fatal blow to his forehead. Before the weapon made contact with the body, the world seemed to freeze for a short time.


    "Fiuuuuuuu."

 Chapter 25: Beginning

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    Before reading the chapter, I must tell you something. Here is where the novel truly begins; The previous chapters were to introduce the characters and their nature.


    I hope you are not afraid of the course that will follow from now on.


    The chapter may be confusing, but explanations will be given by Hei Xin throughout the story.


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    From Ye Xiu''s body, a blinding light began to beam.


    ''Here we go, the heavens'' last resort to protect his chosen one.''


    What will they do to save the life of their little offspring? He is only a mere void realm cultivator; and also recently advanced. It''s impossible to escape from Sombra, just like that.


    What would normally happen in a novel would be that the mc to explode with a sudden, incredible surge of power that would grant him the ability to defeat his opponent. Or he could also have suddenly awakened a very powerful celestial bloodline. Who knows, what may be going through the author''s head at that moment.


    But that''s just fiction and fantasy, and this is reality. Once I assimilated Mo Hei Xin''s memory, I understood the complexity of Qi. While Ye Xiu''s sudden power surges may seem surreal and impossible for many; In theory it''s possible in some way, it''s just that the possibility is relatively low.


    It''s like a game programmer left an Easter egg at the beginning of the game as a entertaiment to surprise the players, but the chance of finding it, is very very low. And yet, the mc manages to do it in the most difficult moments. ''Difficult'' in quotes, since he would never be in a truly deadly situation.


    However, that is no longer possible. I don''t say this to underestimate the author''s imaginary mind, but it is impossible to break the rules already established in this world. No loophole in the story can stop Shadow from killing him. Unless fate itself¡­


    ''Shit.''


    I knew I shouldn''t have said more. As I regretted thinking about the worst-case scene that was happening right now, I could feel myself losing every bit of power I had accumulated over these years. But not all of them were losses, I also experienced how all the emotions that I had lost long ago came back to me. Transforming more into Hei Xin than Mo Hei Xin.


    As time passed, my control over Sombra''s ''Xin Yi brain worm'' also ceased. It didn''t take long before my vision returned to what it always was, I no longer possess even a single drop of Qi. I''ve become a damn mortal again, dammit; I''m not even a Qi Practitioner. Just a fucking mortal. Haaaa, how fucked up life can be sometimes.


    I could no longer feel the powerful constitution I possessed; it was all gone; Even a simple iron sword could kill me. But I also felt a chain I had never felt disappear from my neck.


    Was that always here? How? Why? Is it possible that those were the shackles of fate that condemned Mo Hei Xin to death?


    ''TCH.''


    I can''t even access my space ring without enough Qi.


    I put aside my thoughts and headed towards the sister of the guilty of my current situation. Not only I had lost everything, but the same thing happened to everyone, whether it was my disciple, Hui Ying, or Ye Li. Not only did they become mere mortals, but they also regained full self-awareness.


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    The girl, who was herself again, knelt on the ground and vomited like there was no morning. Before I reached her, she already leaned back and fled with the little strength she had.


    I might be a normal person, but I was still in better physical condition than her. And as expected, I caught she in just a few seconds.


    The girl was in no condition to escape, she had not even recovered from the psychological blow. Killing her grandfather with her own hands cannot be a good memory; although it also depends on who we are talking about.


    "Let go of me, monster!"


    I grabbed her hair and dragged her back to our previous location. Once we arrived, I threw her to the ground, slamming her face into the hard earth. I proceeded to hold her legs tightly; With a momentary effort, and accompanied by techniques, I dislocated them.


    "Aaaaaah!"


    Leaving the incapacitated Ye Li, I got up and looked around. Having found what I was looking for, I walked over and picked it up. I returned with slow steps towards the girl who could do nothing but crawl with her hands, in an attempt to escape from me.


    "Get away!"


    "Please help!"


    It seems like she already realized that she won''t be able to escape from me. She has no choice but to beg for mercy towards the other two. And as she wanted, it worked. They both stopped me from approaching the woman. They didn''t say anything, they just looked at me with fear in their eyes.


    Sigh, I could have expected this reaction from Hui Ying, but I didn''t think that Zheng Yi would also act. Apparently, the memories of the modern age affected him a lot, morally.


    "I''m already in a bad mood, so you better get out of the way now."


    The two of them took one steps back, but without the intention of moving away from Ye Li. They are scared of me, but they ignore my warnings. Why are they so stupid? Even though they are three against one, they know they can''t beat me even if they join together. I may be a normal human now, but I still have the battle experiences I developed over thousands of years.


    I inhaled sharply inward and expelled the hot air outward. I looked towards the two trembling people protecting a third who was no better off. I do not want to harm my disciple, since I know from experience that his actions are only a side effect of the collision between souls; It will disappear in a few days, like me.


    I also can''t hurt Hui Ying because of the deal we made before. This may be a special situation, but I will keep my promises.


    I should at least make them understand the situation they''re in. Now that I''m calmer, I understand their points of view better.


    They are shocked to mysteriously lose their cultivation bases, and they don''t even know the reason for all this. Without even having enough time to accept the facts, they saw how I tried to kill the girl who until very recently was their partner.


    ''Sigh, they should thank my parents for raising a child as understanding as me.''