《The Lonely Wanderer》 Chapter 1: Hundred Year Pilgrimage. The lonely wanderer walks this land. Given the name Shenzi, footless Shenzi goes into the world facing the wrath of heaven. Sin follows in the shadow. "Branded by the sins of your actions every time you die the pain inflicted will multiply. Dehydration, Starvation, Suicide what you''ve done is unforgivable." Forsaken by the world, Shenzi walks a hearts trial. Cast away from his homeland indeed no longer a place to call "home." Sin''s evil smile plays all the tricks; retribution reaps it well. Remembering the words of the village''s Temple head Aran once said, "One''s heart is the cage. Locked with chains a beast slumbers waiting for its awakening." Shenzi remembering his past begins to question sin itself. "Is the evil-doer the evil one In the eyes of God is the intention of one who wants to claim lives not evil? However, the one who saved lives has sinned for the outcome of it." In this godforsaken world Is evil watching and doing nothing about it? Is evil doing something about it to save lives only to be damned in the end? Wandering the world, visiting villages disaster always strikes after Shenzi''s visit. "Outcast priest brings disaster everywhere he goes" is often the headings in newspapers. Abandoned by the humans, he was taught to love and forgive for all their sins. Shenzi mutters to himself "Ironic isn''t it?" Night descends huddled underneath a tree in the wilderness. Shenzi falls asleep. Wandering tirelessly during the day, Shenzi follows his hundred years "pilgrimage" without rest. What humans die for, Shenzi has acquired but is it worth the curse this so-called damned immortality brought?Unauthorized use: this story is on Amazon without permission from the author. Report any sightings. Shenzi''s ears perk up at midnight like well-trained hounds, "So begins the worlds cursings" mutters Shenzi still half asleep. 15 meters away from the tree Shenzi lays underneath the earth begins parting itself. Voices from one century ago rush into Shenzi''s ears. "To the teachings of the Blessed One which are well- expounded, And to the disciples of the Blessed One who are well-practiced, We worship the Blessed One, His teachings, and His disciples." Shenzi regains clarity after a minute of being muddled. A hand grabs onto a piece of parted earth. Igniting with flames ashes float from the sky. Old log houses manifest falling into the soil. All ashes are blown away by the wind. The hand pulls itself out from the earth. Revealing the body of a 12-year-old boy with eyes like dead fish. The boy consumed by a centuries-old fire walks up to Shenzi and smiles. "Good evening I hope I haven''t come unexpectedly to see you my older brother." Shenzi remains indifferent to this scene. Looking at his little brother''s hand, Shenzi becomes silent and then sighs to himself, "Shao my little brother, I won''t beg for forgiveness. You''ve haunted me for the last century on this damned Earth. I will not repent nor apologize. My way of life is different from yours, despite the shroud of flames from the past, You were the one who planned to murder everyone that night. As for why I have become sins bitch to suffer for your wrongdoings, I will not blame, nor hate you my dear younger brother. Chapter 2: Century Old Fire Shao smiles viciously saying "I asked to play a game with God, Burn down the Temple, claim the lives of our fellow villagers. Only you, my elder brother stood in the way of our game. Now you''re abandoned and accepted nowhere, are these the filthy humans were taught to love and forgive?" Shenzi stays silent listening to Shao. "It''s been a Century hasn''t it Shenzi, do your old eyes still see the so-called beauty of our world?" Shao smiles disdainfully "A hero who saved the lives of our villagers. Cursed by sin for interrupting the god''s game. No place to call home, all you do is wander this world cast away like an abandoned dog." Shenzi shakes his head with a sigh, "Shao, my younger brother. Aran took us in when we were just immature brats. Our parents were captured during the war. We were lucky to run away, and be adopted by a loving father. Aran was the father that loved us. He treated us just the same as a family." Shao bursts out in rage, "Silence what bullshit are you talking! Loved us like family, treated us equally? Bullshit Shenzi, our so-called father, always favoured you. Ever since you turned 13, you were appointed to be the Temple''s successor the next Temple head. Ever since young you read the scriptures, Learned about the outside world. Not once I got the chance to read those god damned scriptures!" That so-called god finally answered my call that night. Whispering into my ears "My child I am the manifestation of all your hate. You have the heart of a beast, but your mind is clear and unfazed. You''re a rare sapling growing up in this backwater country. I will give you the unworldly power to begin your massacre don''t disappoint me, my son."Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on the original website. The manifested god spurs Shao on like a fast-acting poison. "Tonight everyone will fall into a hypnotized state. The villagers will gather like pigs to the slaughterhouse to the Temple tonight. My child has to do, burn down the Temple claiming the lives of everyone. Draw this diagram and allow their blood to accumulate into a red fog. This will stop outsiders from getting in, and insiders from getting out." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- At this time Shenzi is 13 years old writing in his diary. A short story that will be called The Lonely Wanderer. With nothing but an oil lamp to light his room, Shenzi''s room lights up like the morning sun. In shock, Shenzi looks out to see black fog from his window, coming from the direction of the village''s temple. Shenzi runs out leaving the ink pen on his diary. With the last of his story written untold to the world. Shao''s manifested "god" comes out from the shadow of Shenzi''s bed. Picking up Shenzi''s diary the "god" smiles and mutters to himself, "The Lonely Wanderer, a beautiful piece. I will give you the chance to become as such" Darkness is ignorance, and knowledge is light. Sadly Shenzi will not have the chance in the future. To be able to mourn the mistake he has made but then again, how would Shenzi know a demon was lurking in the shadows? Shenzi runs through the forest, stepping on twigs along the way. Without any feeling of pain, Shenzi''s blood is the path forward through the fear he feels. Unsure of the well being of his family and friends. Shenzi''s "way of life" Is simple, dying doesn''t make the world dead to us, Losing family and loved ones make the world dead to us. Chapter 3: Tears Of Rose Shenzi finally manages to run his way through the forest. Huffing and puffing, the bloodstains of his journey as proof of his iron-clad will. What is the feeling of pain? Pain is only a source of encouragement. Pain lets you know you''re still alive. Pain is the line that opens up a new path. Pushing through it all to be reborn. Shenzi continues his path to the village''s temple. The villagers are walking in line like mind-controlled puppets. Lifeless eyes, pale faces like opening your parent''s room only to see them murdered in fresh blood. Shenzi begins following the villagers unknown of what''s going on. Looking up at the sky black smoke and red fog mix. Like a cage, Shenzi and everyone in the village is locked in with no key. After tailing the villagers for 10 minutes, Shenzi arrives at the temple. Only to see his lover Adria, standing in the middle of a pentagon stabbing a knife through her heart. In an uncontrollable rage and tears streaming down Shenzi''s face like rain. Shenzi bursts forward like a man who just took Viagra. The controlled villagers as if ordered telepathically begin attacking Shenzi. With rage, Shenzi throat punches the villager closest to him, dislocates their hand and takes their knife. Extending the knife out with his right hand, and clenching his left hand into a fist held close to his chin. Shenzi begins his path forward killing and beating the puppets who were once his family and friends. Ragged breathing and blood dripping from Shenzi''s shoulder. A hatchet lays stabbed halfway through his shoulder with bones visible. Shenzi beheads the last villager and falls to the ground panting like a dog. With pain coursing through his body and a desire to hold Adria one more time. Shenzi painfully crawls over to Adria''s body. Adria lies with her back on the earth, with eyes open unfocused with blood tears rolling down. No emotion, no expression, no connection Adria lies dead to the world. Shenzi howls mournfully hugging her body into his chest. Amidst Shenzi''s bestial roars of rage and despair. Clapping echoes through the temple''s courtyard. Blood mist fills the air. Shao sits on the sign with the temple burnt down to the ground behind him. Shenzi looks into Shao''s crazed eyes. Roaring in rage,"You bastard, you killed Adria, and you killed our family, and our friends Shao laughs maniacally "Good evening brother. I''m so glad you were able to join this party" Shao stands up and takes out the Sabre from his sheath, walking towards Shenzi, Shao proclaims "Tonight brother you''re the last person to be sacrificed. My pent-up hatred towards you can only be claimed with my own hands."This story has been taken without authorization. Report any sightings. Shenzi bites down onto his sword. Grabs the handle of the hatched wedged 15 cm deep into his shoulder and rips it out. Charging at Shao in long strides, Shenzi''s body aches but his fury and the demon residing in his heart awakens at this very moment. Black fog pours out of Shenzi''s body covering his hatchet. CLANG Shao and Shenzi''s Sabre and hatchet collide. In a pitch black village, the spark ignites like a sea of diamonds. Shenzi lifts his right leg and whips it like a giraffes neck at Shao''s right arm. Shao takes the hit despite his arm being numb. Shao smiles viciously pulling out the hand dagger from his left pocket, and stabbing into Shenzi''s right leg. Shenzi used this as an opening to sacrifice his right leg to slash Shao''s chest twice, forming a bloody red x with blood gushing out. Shao and Shenzi both grin like madmen enjoying the thrill of a life and death battle. Shenzi with one leg bordering useless. Shao dashes towards Shenzi stabbing his Sabre through Shenzi''s chest. Shenzi coughs out a mouthful of blood Shao whispers into Shenzi''s ear, "This is checkmate brother. Die like the dog you are and allow me to gain the power of a god." Shenzi''s vision grows blurry, Body unstable walking backward finally falling. Shenzi''s heartbeat slowing the image of Adria replays itself in his mind. Creating a miracle Shenzi stubbornly stands up, Descending into madness and shouting to the world. Alternatively, as a declaration for himself "I WILL AVENGE YOU ADRIA!" Shenzi makes a last-ditch effort while Shao''s guard is down. Running and jumping from 7 meters away from Shao, Shenzi''s body fueled by his willpower and spirit. Breaks the binds humans are genetically imprisoned Shenzi cleaves his right arm like a whip. The hatchet is burying itself into Shao''s neck and sending it flying with a water fountain of blood gushing upwards. Shenzi falls on his back exhausted as his life declines. Shao''s body falls headless to the ground. His blood as fuel, the fire ignites Shao''s body turning it into ashes. Shenzi lifts his hand up to the sky one last time. The picture of his lover Adria''s final embrace. Adria''s manifestation clasps hands with Shenzi one last time. A sudden wind blows through the village. The rose Shenzi had plucked fresh this morning. One of its petals falls off from the stem, swept along the wind slowly descends and lands in the middle of Shenzi''s right palm. Shenzi feeling the "warmth" of Adria''s hand clasps one more time, as his hand descends to earth no longer moving. The so-called "god" manifested by Shao lurks out watching this grand "movie" mutters to himself, "It''s a shame the younger brother died. However, in return, the older brother was the real monster among them. If I can extract his heart, I surely will be able to become invincible." As the "god" goes to claim Shenzi''s body, a streak of black lightning descends breaking the red fog formation. Striking the "god" with heaven''s wrath. A white light cuts the demon''s seed in Shenzi''s heart and teleports his body away. Despite being on the border of life and death. Shenzi''s right-hand stays clasped as Adria''s last "Tears Of Rose" rests peacefully. Chapter 4: Awakening As the unconscious Shenzi was retrieved. Wounded and walking the tightrope in between life and death. The previous Demon Seed that has implanted itself into Shenzi''s heart since being born is cut. However unknown to the upper power that severed the Demon Seed, not 100 percent of it is entirely removed. In the case the person did know, she would wonder how? As a Goddess, how is it possible for something like a standard tier Demon Seed would be able to survive her Purifying Force? To stabilize Shenzi''s body and wounded heart. The goddess injects her "Force" into Shenzi''s body. Unlike Qi and Cultivation. Humans, Gods, Demon''s take a different route. "Spiritual Force" can simply be summed up as a "God''s Will" When God said "Let there be light" The Spiritual Force answered to God''s will. Thus light had lit the world in dark times. Of course, all those stories and myths are not to be intertwined with this. All are just a way to explain how someone''s Spiritual Will can make the impossible happen. During the process of the Goddess''s Purifying Force tunnelling through into Shenzi''s body. The last surviving strands of the Demon''s Seed. Consumes 90 percent of the Purifying Force, while the previous 10 percent heals the bare minimum. The goddess in shock begins to become severe. Thinking her last attempt wasn''t enough. Inserts more Purifying Force into Shenzi''s body. Just like the previous time. The Demon''s Seed absorbs 90 percent, and Shenzi''s body absorbs the remaining 10 percent. However, there are changes. The reinvigorated Demon Seed begins to spread an aura. However unlike a Demonic Aura. This was a 1 in 100 billion chance of someone surviving. The Purifying and Demon force transform into a catalyst with Shenzi in the middle. Ten minutes later as both types of Force''s fully integrate a perfect Yin and Yang symbol forms. However, one side is Purple and represents the Demon''s highest tier Force. The other is Gold and represents Angel''s peak Tier of Purifying ForceThis story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there. Of course, something as godly and rare like this doesn''t come without its trials. In Shenzi''s unconscious state of mind, the scenes of the villager''s slaughter, Adria dying, The bloody and cruel death battle with his blood brother Shao. Replay over and over in his mind. The devil born from Shao''s hatred shows itself to Shenzi. "Foolish human, How dare you to kill my toys and disrupt my games. The women over there have only two choices. Either she kills herself, or you kill her personally. The choice is yours human." Shenzi a young man who believes in his life principles doesn''t give in. Instead the spectre image of the devil. Shenzi runs forwards with his hatchet drawn. Almost like a machine pumped up on viagra Shenzi easily surpasses the binds of humans genetics. Slashing out 12 times in one second. All fatal and overflowing with the aura to kill. Unstoppable and destruction follows the strikes path. Forming a Purple and Gold aura Shenzi''s Hatchet Manifests out of the Combined Force. Cleaving the devil in half with the fury and despair, consuming Shenzi''s heart of Adria''s death. As if to give vent to his hatred, outside of Shenzi''s consciousness, Shenzi''s body bursts out of the cocoon. With Shenzi''s previous created aura his Gold Purifying and Purple Demonic Aura fused with his new path, Redemption. When all three Aura''s have combined, the surroundings begin to vibrate. A new type of Flame envelops Shenzi''s body and the surroundings. Igniting the air, the temperature rising tremendously in only half a minute. Shenzi''s Flame had increased the heat enough to vaporize the Goddess''s servants. Adria''s previous petal Tears Of Rose emits an aura of a sovereign. Suppressing the flame Shenzi''s emitting the poor servants that were vaporized return to life from ashes. Moreover, Shenzi''s body falls to the ground again. This time in Shenzi''s sea of conscious. A brightly glowing Purple-Gold flame burns furiously. Creating life such as Mountains, Trees, Rivers, Fish, Wildlife and more. In this newly formed world with Shenzi''s path, Retribution as the core. For example, if Shenzi were to enter and train. One day would be the equivalent to 10 days. Of course with the heat and pressure like a Pressure Cooker. This world is the perfect place to refine both the Spiritual Force and Physical Body. Chapter 5: Shenzis Path To The Peak Three weeks later after Shenzi''s awakening. Shenzi wakes up out of the coma he has been in for the past month. Upon waking up, Shenzi feels the unique power coursing through his body. All the way to his heart beating loud enough to match the sync of the earth''s vibration. Upon standing up and stretching his body. Shenzi''s bones crackle a tune in utter happiness. Upon fully awakening Shenzi puts his hand to his chest. Unsure if there would be a gaping hole his hand will pass through Shenzi feels his chest overbearingly hard, yet smooth like going down a water slide at a water park. Shenzi clenches his fists in excitement. To his shock a pocket of air forms within Shenzi''s hand blowing up like a miniature bomb. Upon feeling the difference, Shenzi looks into the mirror in the room. In shock, his right eye has turned Purple, and his left eye has turned Golden. Shenzi''s original height of 164 centimetres has sprouted up to 178 centimetres. Standing tall like a giant his Aura chilling enough to suck away someone''s soul. Caring like a mother''s embrace when her child is sick. At this moment telepathic notifications ring in Shenzi''s mind. "Congratulations host''s Sovereign tool Tears Of Rose has developed a Sovereign''s will. Due to the love of both host and his lover. This ordinary rose petal has awakened a power beyond the host''s body, and spirit can contain. WARNING! IF THE HOST''S LIFE IS NOT IN A UNRECOVERABLE SITUATION, DO NOT AWAKEN TEARS OF ROSE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE" "Congratulations, host''s heart has mutated. At the current state, the host is unable to awaken the full potential of your heart." "Congratulations, the host has awoken an entirely new path of training. Host''s mental state has leveled up to Clear Surface "Congratulations, the host has awoken a heavenly body Empyrean Retribution. The host is currently too weak right now. Empyrean Retribution will awaken abilities as the host''s Insight increases "Congratulations, host''s Spiritual Intent has awoken the [Retribution''s Flame], Thus becoming of the Flame element." "Congratulations, the host has unlocked the Emperor''s Intent all whose mental state is 1 level below, and 1 level ahead of the host will face a Spiritual Suppression of 50%Did you know this text is from a different site? Read the official version to support the creator. ''Congratulations, host''s abilities and future abilities will depend on the host''s [INSIGHT] and [Kill Point System] For example Host''s abilities will level up 1 stage when he has killed 1,000 enemies. The next stage rank up will be 2,500 then 5,000. 10,000 and so forth. Killing humans gains you 1 Kill Point, Killing mutant wild beasts gains you 1 Kill Point. For your intense hatred toward the demons of all races. Each kill gains you 2 Kill Points." After awakening up from his stupor. Shenzi instantly regains his calm. Shenzi begins to search his surroundings. Feeling the quality more abundant and more invigorating then he''s used to. Shenzi starts to readjust his body to the surroundings. Lost in his thoughts. A women''s melodic voice awakes Shenzi. "Hello, stranger my name is Reiya you can call me rei rei for short. I''m surprised you were able to survive. Although we gods and goddesses aren''t allowed to intervene with you humans, the demons broke the treaty first and begun their invasion on Earth and our Holy Land." Shenzi smiles at Reiya and says, "Thank you miss Reiya for saving my life. I must thank you for eradicating the Demons Seed that had planted itself to my heart at birth. If it wasn''t for your life-saving measures, you took to save me. I would not be awake right now and have the chance to avenge my lover." Reiya smiles but with deep guilt hidden behind it. "Shenzi I must tell you, the demons have invaded earth to the point where they''re starting to enslave humankind. Eating humans when hungry, drinking their blood when thirsty, Torturing humans in old-fashioned gladiator-style combat." Shenzi''s fists clench as air pockets form. Exploding as sharp as a Glock 45. The wood chair 15 meters away from Shenzi explodes upon the fleshly body of Shenzi''s Empyrean Retribution has brought him. Shenzi says in a voice heavily laced with killing intent. "Miss Reiya, you have said you gods and goddesses aren''t allowed to intervene with us humans. However, since the demons have broken the treaty, I beg of you, please train me!" Side notes: I was gonna explain this in the next few chapters. But since I''m a rookie I do not want Filler to be what spans across like the ocean. I will make this direct now. Shenzi''s and Adria''s [Tears Of Rose] can be considered as a System and not a System at the same time. The [Tears Of Rose] will act like a system such as "Congratulations, the host has unlocked [Compressed Retribution Wave]" Also [Tears Of Rose] is not a System because it does not forcefully make Shenzi stronger. Nor does it increase Shenzi''s Insight or Kill Points. Basically, the only reason [Tears Of Rose] has the ability to talk is because of the "Birthed" [Sovereign''s Will] created from Shenzi''s and Adria''s love for each other. Chapter 6: First step into training The goddess Reiya smiles and says to Shenzi, "It has been a while since I''ve been asked to train someone. It just so happens to be that you''re in luck. On the journey of cultivating, How many can say they have their own true Dao Path or their own Intent. You''re lucky, as a human dragged into this. Your foundation is unbuilt and untainted. You''ve miraculously created your own Intent. However, you are in the process of moulding and being refined. From today I will bestow you Beginner Sword Manuals. Beginner Soul Refinement Manuals, Beginner Body Establishment Manuals. Shenzi takes all this in with excitement. Shenzi kneels down to the floor, getting on all fours. Kowtowing to Reiya, Shenzi says "I thank you for your bestowments. With or without guidance. I will walk the path of an emperor. I will not build a kingdom, join a sect. This world and the earth is my playground. All who stand in my way will be cut down!" Reiya waves for Shenzi to get off the ground and go to her. As Shenzi comes face to face with Reiya, Reiya''s index, and middle finger light up. Jutting out her fingers Shenzis forehead. The beginner manuals are sent into Shenzis Spiritual sea. "Host has received teachings. Upon scanning through all the material. A set of Foundation, Sword Dao, Spirit Refinement, unrelated to the Beginner Manuals. Would host like for me to integrate the contents into 1 set of manuals for each subject?" Shenzi confirms in his mind. "Host has given confirmation, beginning integration. It will take approximately 48 hours for all content to be successfully integrated with all filler removed." Reiya speaks out waking Shenzi from his stupor, "During your awakening, your Spirit Force has awoken the Flame element. I will guide you to learn how to control your Spirit Force During this training you will use your self-created Intent to form small swords. All the leaves surrounding this compound will be brought to you.This novel is published on a different platform. Support the original author by finding the official source. What you''re to do is control the flame swords with perfection, write your name on each leaf. We will begin with two swords and six leaves. You''ll have three seconds to write your name on each leaf before they descend. If your control is right, they will remain the same, and if your control is subpar, you''ll burn them to ash." This may sound stupid. However, imagine in your scenario. Waking up from a coma for one year. Only to realize you have forgotten how to walk. As simple as it is, it has now become a challenge to retrain yourself. In Shenzi''s case, he went from being an ordinary human to now walking the path of cultivation. Shenzi smiles and says to Reiya, "Challenge accepted I do not believe I will fail your expectations" Reiya smiles knowingly "Don''t get cocky greenhorn. The real challenges have yet to begin." Reiya now talks Shenzi through how to materialize his Intent "First gather your Spirit Force then picture the image of a two-meter sword. As the image comes clear in your mind, use your Spirit Force to outline in your mind. Once the outline has become clear, arouse your Spirit Intent to begin morphing into the sword image you have created." This sounds a lot easier said than done. However, put it this way. You have woken up after a two-year coma. To find you now have the ability of Telekinesis First you have to "feel" your telekinesis and begin to use your mind as the base and your thoughts as the spark to life smaller objects. Through endless effort and hard work. Your ability of Telekinesis slowly improves like a blacksmith making a sword. Through continuously hammering your Telekinesis it becomes more refined, easier to conduct, and much stronger. After explaining to Shenzi to form compress his Spirit Force, Reiya begins a physical examination. Reiya''s Spirit Force spreads out into the room. Raising her hand Reiya materializes her Spirit force and slowly begins to compress it moving in high speeds in separate directions. With her "outlined sword image" a sword starts to emerge in thin air and floats around Reiya. "The first step to gaining control over your compressed Spirit Force write out the alphabet in capitals and lower case letters a to z. As you feel your control increasing, then begin simple exercises of rotating your Spirit Intent in 180-degree angles come to a sudden stop and rotate to the other way." Chapter 7: 1,000 Leaves Support creative writers by reading their stories on Royal Road, not stolen versions. Chapter 10: Boot camp If you encounter this story on Amazon, note that it''s taken without permission from the author. Report it.Side Notes: Raizen is the name of the Sovereign Intent. Chapter 15: The same scent Two days pass in the blink of an eye. Shenzi awakens to a series of notifications running through his mind. "Congratulations host has broken through into the second stage of Compressed Worldly Sun" "Congratulations host has developed 365 Yang Meridians" "Congratulations host''s mutated heart has awoken a small part of Primordial Chaos Seed" Upon his shock and excitement, Shenzi is awoken by the sounds of the cocoon hatching, the young girl''s life he saved has been given a second chance. Upon waking up the eleven year old girl thanks Shenzi, "Thank you for saving my life mister. My name is Lotus, I hate to ask but mister is even stronger than 2 ago. I beg of you please save my village from the demons. And I will become your slave in return" Shenzi raises his hand to pat Lotus''s head affectionately, "Don''t worry Lotus, with me around slaughtering the demons, and saving your family and loved ones is not an issue." With his acknowledgment, Lotus brings Shenzi to her village. Without knowing she''d come "home" to see anyone or countless corpses. Lotus was determined to find out even if she has to lose her life for it. Traveling south for more than 4 hours at high noon Shenzi and Lotus arrive at her village. Outside the sign with New Heart Village, lays broken and with blood stains on it. Looking into the once "peaceful" village a scene right out of the apocalypse is going on. Demons slaughtering, plundering, and raping the village women and of age teens.If you stumble upon this narrative on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. Seeing the bloody and hard to digest scenes. Shenzi clears his mind, knowing now''s not the time to let rage blind his vision. But to slowly let out his rage slaughtering all the demons. After summoning Black Heart and his Worldly Purification. Shenzi stabs both swords into the ground, Channeling his Sword Qi to form a kilometer wide dome surrounding New Heart Village. Shenzi ignites his Retribution Flame, this time feeling the difference containing a slight hint of the Chaos Dao. Controlling it with his will one thousand swords fly out from the Tears Of Rose pocket world. Forming one big connected Descending Phoenix formation. Spreading its wings proudly and cawing in excitement. The Descending Phoenix swoops down into the village claiming tens of demons lives. Controlling his Descending Phoenix Formation with thirty percent of his Spirit Force. Shenzi snaps his left hand''s fingers, forming columns of floating swords. Compressing all their Sword Qi into one point, the Sword Qi forms into 7 meter long sword slashing down with an energy wave claiming hundreds of demon lives. After killing three hundred some demons. The commanding demon general in charge of pillaging New Heart Village takes notice. Unsheathing his greatsword, the demon general cleaves down with one hand. Effortlessly tearing the Descending Phoenix Formation. Upon meeting eyes with the demon general Shenzi grows cautious. Smelling the same scent of himself in the demon general, following his own path of Sword Dao. While having his own distinct Sword Qi exclusive to himself. Shenzi becomes excited and filled with battle lust. The first enemy that''s not a run of the mill pussy shadowing the efforts of someone else''s sweat and blood into forming their Dao path. Chapter 10: Boot camp The author''s content has been appropriated; report any instances of this story on Amazon.Side Notes: Raizen is the name of the Sovereign Intent. Chapter 17: Eril and Meril Hearing all the notifications ring in his mind, Shenzi decides to put them on the backburner for now. What''s most important, after defeating the demon general. Is to reclaim New Heart Village, and tear through the rest of the demons. However, after gaining insight into the Gemini Constellation, Shenzi had to do a quick check of his Worldly Purification, summoning out the spirit from Worldly Purification. To his surprise, two mid teenage year girls come out together. "Hello father, we are Eril and Meril. Thank you for supporting us with your Sword Qi for so long. Normally we would have been birthed during your 6 1/2 years of training. However, we felt your Sword Qi was nourishing and being birthed to early, would only give us a half ass foundation. Plus we''re of the rare evolvable type most Weapon Spirits, stay at the same rank they''re born as. However, for the both of us we are able to absorb the life force of enemies you have killed." After their conversation, Shenzi is unsure of how he should take this all in. Imagine being in such a situation, your 16 years old. Two other teenage girls of roughly the same age or just a little younger, start to call you father. Hell, there would be no need for future pregnancy scares. Putting it all to the back of his mind for now. Shenzi summons out his Worldly Purification and begins his slaughter of the demons. After a grueling day and night of slaughter. Shenzi had killed the remaining 3,500 demons gaining another 7,000 Kill Points. Along with the original 2500 he had before. Having two free Skill Points. However, unlike skill points in RPG games, these skill points do not advance your technique level. Instead, they''re meant on the side to stabilize the foundation, so there are fewer chances of Shenzi possibly falling along his path. This can be considered a cheat since with Shenzi''s Worldly Compressed Sun, it is similar to getting 3X the benefit most would gain. However, in a war with the human race suffering from the demons, and their vassal clans. A brighter shining star can bring more harm to the demons while protecting the humans.A case of theft: this story is not rightfully on Amazon; if you spot it, report the violation. Having ridden the village of demons, Shenzi plans to train the villagers, while setting up a Mercenary system. The villagers can go out and kill demons of various ranks. Stage 1 demons at 1-3* level are worth 2 points, 4-6* level is 4 points 7-9* level is 8 points and the 10* level worth 25 points. To encourage the villagers, Shenzi teaches them the various sword skills that Reiya had sent as a "book" into his soul sea. All ranging from offensive, defensive. How to utilize their Spirit Force in ways to combine with the elemental dao. As well as forming the Sword Seed to enhance the Sword Qi in general. While Shenzi under Instructor Smith''s teaching has been appraised as a Master level blacksmith. Shenzi puts up many of his created Swords, Sabers, Pikes, Spears, Halberds, up as redeemable with sufficient enough of Points. While also putting up advanced Sword Dao and Sword Technique lessons as 25 points each. With all these incentives given, instead of being an overlord like many. Strength lies in numbers. Of course, it is still wiped out by absolute power. However, Shenzi himself is the absolute power while everyone else is the extension of his blade. Given such benefits, the humans of New Heart Village ONLY have the chance to advance and not remain weak. However, while setting this up Shenzi also keeps a close eye on every villager. While humans are compassionate, for our own benefit we backstab each other just to "get ahead". With an eye for an eye mindset, we are our own self ticking time bomb. One week passes relatively peacefully, Shenzi uses his Soul Smelting technique given by Instructor Smith, continually enhancing Eril and Meril. As well as making an example out of others, who kill each other for points. Shenzi in the mind of New Heart Villages villagers is seen as overbearing. But for the truly wise ones, as well as the demon spies. They know all too well, Shenzi was getting rid of the moles, Having farmed this Yang Major World for so long. The demons, of course, got human vassals to invade and stir the pot for human factions And so with this Shenzi is not so lonely anymore. Gaining power continuously while strengthening the villagers. Shenzi can''t help but think back to earth. This all started three years ago, if none of this happened. Would Shenzi have had the hope of saving Adria''s soul? Would he have been able to dream so big? Yet inside the seeds of revenge are have been sowed. Will these seeds eventually turn into mental demons? Who knows but as of now Shenzi is only focusing on raising a base he can once again call "Home". Chapter 18: Expanding New Heart Village. Ever since Shenzi had opened the Mercenary system for New Heart Village within one month, Shenzi had led all the mercenary groups. Going through villages, and towns controlled by the demons, and their vassal social forces. With two goals in mind, one to be able to sharpen their combat experience. And the second to "plunder" resources from the demons, that belong to the humans of the Yang Major World. Through all the killing, the humans living in New Heart Village. Are ridden of their innocence, for the first time many have taken the lives of demons. Despite not being taken over by the demons, the seeds of fear and hopelessness has been planted deep in their hearts. To rid their fear the easiest and most brutal way is by killing. While doing so not only does it give them faith in themselves, having life and death battles changed their mindsets entirely, while also advancing the techniques taught to them. After wiping out more than six towns and five villages, Shenzi absorbs them into his New Heart Village. Acting as a base implementing the Mercenary System with the same rewards and point values in all his recently obtained territories. Not only does this lessen the pressure food wise for such a vast amount of people. It opened mining plants, fisheries and more. With such an amount of humans, Shenzi implements plans creating roads that go through each of the territories. Making blueprints while having taught many people blacksmithing, a general idea is formed and gained the consent of everyone. While humans are advanced in this world, for many, who are bound to never reach above the third stage of cultivation. The transportation will make it more convenient and less energy consuming, and makes it easier to assemble and assist his forces during invasions. With his dream view slowly coming to shape. Shenzi begins setting up his government of sorts with easy to follow the rules. All those who murder/rape will be sentenced to execution in the center of New heart village. If more than two people fancy the same item, whoever has more points obtains the merchandise. Or you can trade an item of equal value.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. After setting up his chain of rules, Shenzi goes off to gain intel on the demons of this world. Who their leader is, how much resources they have, and their maximum strength of battle force. Knowing your enemy and all his weaknesses is the easiest way to victory. With his plans set in mind, Shenzi packs all necessities required for his ten thousand kilometer journey to the center gathering of Yang Major World. Walking into the tiger''s den is never safe, but risk comes with an equal reward. While the central city formed an equilibrium with demons and humans coexisting, many fights happen on a daily basis. Children lose their parents, slave trading, theft and more. When demons run a world, all their cruelty and sick entertainment become forced upon the humans. With no one as the "leader" of humanity, humans are like a headless chicken. Able to put up a fight, but lacking in the ability to free themselves entirely from the demons lording above them. Walking his way through the Abyss mountain range, Shenzi runs into many hoards of mutated beasts. Killing his way through the hoards, Shenzi gains plenty of kill points while consolidating his recently achieved Sword World. To improve his Sword World, every human demon and mutant beast killed a sliver of their life essence is absorbed. Shenzi''s Nature Qi cleanses all the impurities leaving all the pure essence to be consumed. While the amount is small, over time the more obtained builds a firmer foundation. Having caught various types of mutant beasts, Shenzi begins roasting them to perfection. Having eaten his fill, Shenzi enters into a state of cultivating Nature Qi. Taking all his clothes but his pants off, Shenzi sits cross-legged absorbing all the Nature Qi. Cycling through the Empyrean Flame four times, enhancing the pureness of the Nature Qi. It gets spit out flowing through all cells, bones, meridians. Continually upgrading his physique, while also dispelling all impurities absorbed into his body. As the night goes on Shenzi is awoken by the clangs of weapons crossing. Having long finished his cultivation routine. Shenzi leaps up into the trees going to the source of the fight. Concealing all his aura forming it into a wave in the surrounding seventy meters to throw off others detection. Shenzi views the fight between two groups of humans. Chapter 19: Entering the bandits den with a bright smile Shenzi couldn''t help himself to sit down and enjoy the fight going on below. Overhearing the cursing and threats to eradicate each others sect Shenzi chuckles to himself. What is so entertaining about this? Is that the air about these people fighting is like the spoiled children with no actual power. Growing up sheltered and no battle experience, their sword techniques as flat as a cutting board. But then again being taught by grandmasters Shenzi can''t help but shake his head. Wondering if he would be like these brats below or worse. While both people are fighting reaches, the so-called extreme Shenzi jumps down catching both their swords between his index forefinger and index finger. "Fellows both of you are, hot-blooded young men I''ll make you a once in a lifetime deal. I will spar with you for ten minutes each, and you, in turn, take me to the central city." Both were not knowing whether to laugh or thought Shenzi was just straight up stupid. Both agree upon feeling this "stupid" man is like a reincarnated god of swords. Taking their turns while exploring the Sword Dao of Shenzi is beyond those of the clan masters of the central city are like unpolished blades in front of this man. Using a mix of his Dark side of the moon, and Raindrop Shenzi fights both young men for ten minutes. While in mind secretly training these unpolished gems Shenzi learns himself while teaching these two. After exhausting themselves, both bow down in respect to Shenzi. "Travelling master we are Ren and Zen, thank you for correcting our mistakes in form and technique." We are currently 2,500 kilometers away from Reinhardt city. However, we are not far from the Renegade Bandits hideout. Therefore the journey will be extended to go around them. Their strongest member is a second-stage three-star member reaching the peak of Unification realm. Shenzi puts his hand up to stop further explanation, no need we will walk in the bandit''s den with a warm smile. Now get off your asses you''ve rested enough, I want to make it to Reinhardt city before nightfall. Having no choice but to commute to Shenzi''s demand Ren leads the way forward to the Renegade Bandits hideout. Spending thirty minutes of walking and killing the odd mutant beasts in their way. Shenzi and company reach the Renegade Bandits hideout. With two guards yelling "Halt all those who walk into our territory have to hand over all their belongings." Paying no attention to their words, Shenzi walks through the both of them chopping at the back of their necks. Putting them out for the night, Shenzi walks in with the most radiant smile he could put on. After walking no more than thirty-five meters, Shenzi is stopped by a patrol squadron of fifty bandits. With that same smile on his face, Shenzi says to them "Please don''t feel alarmed I want to reach Reinhardt city, and crossing your territory demands I have to."This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Unsheathing their swords, hatchets, sabers, spears the patrol squad laughs out loud "Are you hearin this brat? He wants to cross our territory like as if he''s out on vacation." Men lets fuck this man up and loot them! Sighing to himself Shenzi can''t help but wonder what he did wrong, he put on a gentle smile and made his goal clear without threatening these friendly gentlemen. Without further ado Shenzi raises his forefinger and middle finger, tapping them gently among their weapons. Shortly after like a spider web growing along their weapons, they shatter into pieces. With no more defense, Shenzi juts his fingers out onto the foreheads of the fifty-man squadron knocking them out dreaming of lambs jumping over fences. Continuing his parade through the Renegade Bandits den, Shenzi runs into two more similar squadrons before pausing momentarily. Scratching his head while thinking to himself. "Looks like the big bad wolf has finished stalking me in the dark." Appearing fifty meters ahead of Shenzi like a man removing himself from air particles, the leader looks Shenzi in the eyes, "Young man you look like a proud son of heaven, but instead, you have got some ability to focus your attention on me." Smiling again at the bandit leader Shenzi replies, "I mean no disrespect to you, but your killing intent leaks out. Ever since I entered your lovely abode, your eyes haven''t left me for one second." I will state my goal one, and only one last time. I wish to pass by without harm so that I can reach Reinhardt city. With a slight trace of fury, the Bandit leader lashes out, "You knock out over one hundred of my men, stroll through my territory and expect me to leave you scot-free?" Unsheathing his greatsword the Bandit leader hacks down at Shenzi multiple times, like a specter moving in and out of range every time. Shenzi raises his forefinger and middle finger with a slight trace of Sword Qi radiating a crimson beauty on his fingers. Jutting out in a diagonal cut Shenzis fingers slice the greatsword in half. "Old man I mean you no disrespect, but you''re far from reaching my standards." Enveloping his hand with Sword Qi once more, Shenzi thrusts his palm out to the Bandit leaders forehead blasting him fifty meters into the nearest lookout tower. Without a care in the world, Shenzi walks by thinking in his mind "So this is what it feels like to disrespect your surroundings!" Without a drop of sweat Shenzi and company walk their way through the Renegade bandits hideout. Making their way to Reinhardt city, killing the mutant beasts that make their attacks first. After one more hour of a peaceful journey, Shenzi reaches the gates of Reinhardt city, pays the fee to enter the city he looted from the bandits. Zen and Ren bow in respect one more time. "Wandering master thank you again for teachings, but we have to split ways to go back to our clan now. If you lack residence come by and visit the Flowing Cloud Household, we will be glad to host you." Nodding his head in approval at the youngster''s respect for him, Shenzi takes out two nameless swords. "You two have some weak weapons. I give you these two unknown swords I have crafted. If fate allows it, we will meet once again." Chapter 20: Ransacking the slave traders Three hours pass with Shenzi strolling through Reinhardt city peacefully, eyeing the beautiful sights, the blacksmiths hard at work, the medicinal fragrance from alchemists hard work. With nothing but three dollars to his name, Shenzi goes to a local street vendor. Buying five skewers of meat with peppers, onion and a sweet teriyaki sauce over it. Eating his meal while continuing his stroll, Shenzi stops upon seeing an adorable little girl no older than seven years of age. With tattered clothing over the essential areas, seeing the young girls bruised skin Shenzi feels terrible while handing out his last skewer. "Young one be a good girl and take this while patting the child''s head." With eyes full of sadness the young girl speaks up in a frightful voice "Mister, please help me slave traders captured me, but I was lucky to get away during the loading process." Patting the girls head once more "Young one come and show me the way to these slave traders." Bursting out in tears thinking she was going to be sent back again. Shenzis warming voice sounds out to her "Slave traders no longer have a hint of humanity left in them, taking out the trash of this city won''t hurt anyone." Fifteen minutes later the little girl and Shenzi arrive at the slave traders. Two old beer bellied thugs step out yelling in a fit of fury "You little bitch you managed to run once, but you won''t be able to a second time." Without blinking an eye, Shenzi steps forward thrusting his fist through each of the thug''s chests, crushing the still-beating hearts in his hand. Both thugs dropping dead only to be incinerated by a flame, their ashes float in the wind. Sirens inside the compound ring as troves of more thugs come racing out. Unsheathing Worldly Purification Shenzi walks forward with his sword scraping against the ground causing multitudes of sparks to fly. As one of the thugs enter a radiance within fifty meters, Shenzi slashes out instantly beheading him. Continuing his advance, Shenzi beheads all twenty-five thugs, moving on entering the slave trading compound. Following the child, Shenzi arrives at the room where all the slaves are held. Entering the room Shenzi speaks out "I will be taking all of you away from this place. You will be able to work, train, teach. Whatever your specialty may be your new life begins now." Interlocking the Tears Of Rose pocket world with his Spiritual World, Shenzi absorbs over two thousand of the slaves.Stolen from Royal Road, this story should be reported if encountered on Amazon. Having accomplished his goal, Shenzi ignites his Retribution Flame setting the compound on fire. Stepping out from the blazing compound Shenzi is surrounded by multiple groups of well-equipped guards. An ignorant voice sounds out "How dare you to fuck with my Obriens family slave trading business." Shrugging his shoulders Shenzi walks into the crowd fearless. Slashing down fifteen times beheading the group of guards around the ignorant youth. Fear begins to seep into the youth while he shouts out "Don''t you lay a hand on me. My family is loyal to the demons, with one word all I have to do is report you, and you''ll be slaughtered." Smiling to himself Shenzi walks to meet the youth face to face "Then it seems I have to slaughter your Obrien family. Giving your freedom away for the demons to decide, you''re nothing but utter trash." Quickly slashing out with his sword Shenzi beheads the youth, advancing while continuously slaughtering the Obriens family guards in his way. After taking away the armour, weapons, and money worn by the ignorant youth and his family guards. Shenzi burns the bodies of all those he killed, facing to look at the young girl Shenzi says "This is an example of what not having power is, you''re weak alone unable to do anything. While on the other hand humans who''ve already switched to be the demon''s eyes and ears, are no longer worthy of living. Our human race is not weak like this! Without any stars to guide the way in dark times, we will remain hanging our heads in shame for a lifetime." Nodding her head to what Shenzi says, the child speaks up "It will be troublesome now, The Obrien family houses various second stage people. And the Obrien family head is rumored to be peaking at the nine* level of the second stage." Shenzi smiles knowingly, "Little girl you don''t gotta worry about all that trouble. Your young and should be carefree still, take us to the nearest inn that serves good food. We will rest overnight and then gradually form the might needed to face off with the Obrien family." Following the guidance of the young child, They eventually reach an inn called Nightfire. Entering Shenzi goes up to the receptionist, noticing she has some more memorable looks and a soothing aura about her. "Good evening miss I would like to book a room with two beds for the next three nights. Also please serve us meat and vegetable dishes with some fruit juice for the young girl." "Thank you for your patronage sir in total that''ll be 120 grey coins for the next three days." Shenzi reaches out giving the receptionist the required 120 grey coins. Handing Shenzi the key, the receptionist guides Shenzi and the young girl to their room, "Your meal will arrive in the next half hour, please enjoy sir." Entering the room, Shenzi apologizes to the young girl "Sorry I only have a mans change of clothes with me, if you''re fine with these for the night we can go out tomorrow and buy you a couple pairs of clothes." Shortly after a knocking sound is heard opening the door, Shenzi receives their meal. With an assortment of mutant beast meat, vegetables, rice and fruit juice. Both Shenzi and the young girl eat their fill. With exhaustion taking over the young girl falls asleep minutes later after eating. Shenzi sits down and begins cultivating his Spirit Seed from the nourishing energy of his nine compressed stars. Chapter 15: The same scent Two days pass in the blink of an eye. Shenzi awakens to a series of notifications running through his mind. "Congratulations host has broken through into the second stage of Compressed Worldly Sun" "Congratulations host has developed 365 Yang Meridians" "Congratulations host''s mutated heart has awoken a small part of Primordial Chaos Seed" Upon his shock and excitement, Shenzi is awoken by the sounds of the cocoon hatching, the young girl''s life he saved has been given a second chance. Upon waking up the eleven year old girl thanks Shenzi, "Thank you for saving my life mister. My name is Lotus, I hate to ask but mister is even stronger than 2 ago. I beg of you please save my village from the demons. And I will become your slave in return" Shenzi raises his hand to pat Lotus''s head affectionately, "Don''t worry Lotus, with me around slaughtering the demons, and saving your family and loved ones is not an issue." With his acknowledgment, Lotus brings Shenzi to her village. Without knowing she''d come "home" to see anyone or countless corpses. Lotus was determined to find out even if she has to lose her life for it. Traveling south for more than 4 hours at high noon Shenzi and Lotus arrive at her village. Outside the sign with New Heart Village, lays broken and with blood stains on it. Looking into the once "peaceful" village a scene right out of the apocalypse is going on. Demons slaughtering, plundering, and raping the village women and of age teens.Royal Road is the home of this novel. Visit there to read the original and support the author. Seeing the bloody and hard to digest scenes. Shenzi clears his mind, knowing now''s not the time to let rage blind his vision. But to slowly let out his rage slaughtering all the demons. After summoning Black Heart and his Worldly Purification. Shenzi stabs both swords into the ground, Channeling his Sword Qi to form a kilometer wide dome surrounding New Heart Village. Shenzi ignites his Retribution Flame, this time feeling the difference containing a slight hint of the Chaos Dao. Controlling it with his will one thousand swords fly out from the Tears Of Rose pocket world. Forming one big connected Descending Phoenix formation. Spreading its wings proudly and cawing in excitement. The Descending Phoenix swoops down into the village claiming tens of demons lives. Controlling his Descending Phoenix Formation with thirty percent of his Spirit Force. Shenzi snaps his left hand''s fingers, forming columns of floating swords. Compressing all their Sword Qi into one point, the Sword Qi forms into 7 meter long sword slashing down with an energy wave claiming hundreds of demon lives. After killing three hundred some demons. The commanding demon general in charge of pillaging New Heart Village takes notice. Unsheathing his greatsword, the demon general cleaves down with one hand. Effortlessly tearing the Descending Phoenix Formation. Upon meeting eyes with the demon general Shenzi grows cautious. Smelling the same scent of himself in the demon general, following his own path of Sword Dao. While having his own distinct Sword Qi exclusive to himself. Shenzi becomes excited and filled with battle lust. The first enemy that''s not a run of the mill pussy shadowing the efforts of someone else''s sweat and blood into forming their Dao path. Chapter 16: Sword World When two warriors of the same caliber meet, it''s like a bomb going off. No greeting, no half assed punches. Both Shenzi and the demon general unsheath their swords, within a split second clashing into each other fifteen times. Dashing at each other with unbridled fighting intent, each individual will billowing through the roof, with no thought of retreat, only the way to kill their opponent the fastest while preserving their life. Upon unleashing both Unification sword realm, a 10 meter long combined Saber/Sword appears behind Shenzi, while a 10 meter tall twin headed dragon appears behind the demon general. Reaching the peak mentality both Shenzi and the demon general swing their swords, crashing into each other like two raging bulls. Stepping on his opponent''s foot, Shenzi goes into the side of the demon general. As if like two magnets connecting together, both Shenzi and the demon general fight it out like two street thugs. Weapons in hand moving continuously while slashing each other''s body like maniacs. With neither backing down, this fight is all about mentality. The first one to give in would be offering their life up to the other, every second is a ticking time bomb, one slip on either side would send one to meet their respective grave. A battle like this is already beyond an "ordinary" fight, with each other''s extreme self confidence in their Dao and their self, either backing down or defending would injure themselves. Shenzi and the demon general are both headstrong figures, both gnawing at each other like the hearts demon. While on the ground is an earth rumbling fight between two equally match opponents, the Saber and Twin headed dragon are equally as brutal. Each a manifestation of their owners will, one is the dragon in full confidence in himself, the combined Sword/Saber the personification of cutting down everything in its path. While testing each other out, both fighters are like a sponge. Absorbing each other''s fighting style, learning from their form and techniques. Both are like a mirror, opposite to each other, yet both Shenzi and the demon general are advancing as they fight. Each other''s Sword Intent becoming more ethereal, more flexible by the passing second gaining more wounds on their body. Yet remaining steadfast like the tallest tree in the forest during a storm. Fully giving into his battle instinct, Shenzi shuts down all thought process of his mind. Going into a similar state to a beast zoning in onto its prey, Shenzi''s body reacts while "listening" to the movement of the demon general''s muscles moving and tendons twitching, feeling the movement of Sword Intent in the air. Shenzi begins to form a mind of a chess board in his mind.Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more. On each end are Shenzi and the demon general, picturing each movement and next possible attack. Shenzi begins to form up his own unbreakable defense, despite not defending himself. Shenzi always attacks first breaking the demon generals rhythm, each passing second the demon general feels as if he''s suffocating. Getting drowned in the waves of Shenzi polishing the rust off of his sword techniques, Shenzi begins unleashing them all in his instinct mode. The shackles bordering the Sword World realm begins loosening up. Natural born fighters like Shenzi are the toughest to fight, through every battle all the accumulated "rust" and bad battle "habits" get''s shaved off. Just like how working with wood, to use sandpaper to smooth it out giving it a clean looking finish. Shenzi is precisely that "block of wood" constantly sharpening himself and his abilities. Gaining continuous enlightenment and absorbing them into his own form. Shenzi''s movements become more fluid, the control over his Sword Intent progressing leaps and bounds. Reaching the peak of his momentum, Shenzi dips his Worldly Purification into nine different spots with Castor and Pollux forming the core. In his empty left hand, an identical replication of Worldly Purification forms itself, blazing a White-Blue aura. And the main body of Worldly Purification blazing a Purple-Gold aura. Levering in a sideways position hovering 2 feet apart from each other, both auras begin merging to form a corporeal world of swords. Combining both twin copies of Worldly Purification forming into a sword lotus. All the gathered aura erupts into a nine layered column, rubbing against each side of the column a pure Chaos energy begins being born. Absorbing it into the twins Worldly Purification. Shenzi cleaves down with heaven destroying might, forming a cross with the demon general at the core. All the converged aura and Sword Intent exploding out with the demon general as the core. Crashing into the earth forming a six meter deep pit, with blood flowing from all orifices of the demon generals body. Shenzi sheaths his Worldly Purification walking over to the pit where the demon general lays in his own blood, "Today I will not end your life. Despite you being a demon you''re a magnificent warrior to fight with. I hope for one day to cross swords with you again. Until then nothing else but my blade will claim your life." "Congratulations host has broken through into the Sword World Realm" "Congratulations host has gained insight into the Gemini constellation" "Congratulations hosts Sword Intent has given birth to Worldly Purifications spirit" Chapter 17: Eril and Meril Hearing all the notifications ring in his mind, Shenzi decides to put them on the backburner for now. What''s most important, after defeating the demon general. Is to reclaim New Heart Village, and tear through the rest of the demons. However, after gaining insight into the Gemini Constellation, Shenzi had to do a quick check of his Worldly Purification, summoning out the spirit from Worldly Purification. To his surprise, two mid teenage year girls come out together. "Hello father, we are Eril and Meril. Thank you for supporting us with your Sword Qi for so long. Normally we would have been birthed during your 6 1/2 years of training. However, we felt your Sword Qi was nourishing and being birthed to early, would only give us a half ass foundation. Plus we''re of the rare evolvable type most Weapon Spirits, stay at the same rank they''re born as. However, for the both of us we are able to absorb the life force of enemies you have killed." After their conversation, Shenzi is unsure of how he should take this all in. Imagine being in such a situation, your 16 years old. Two other teenage girls of roughly the same age or just a little younger, start to call you father. Hell, there would be no need for future pregnancy scares. Putting it all to the back of his mind for now. Shenzi summons out his Worldly Purification and begins his slaughter of the demons. After a grueling day and night of slaughter. Shenzi had killed the remaining 3,500 demons gaining another 7,000 Kill Points. Along with the original 2500 he had before. Having two free Skill Points. However, unlike skill points in RPG games, these skill points do not advance your technique level. Instead, they''re meant on the side to stabilize the foundation, so there are fewer chances of Shenzi possibly falling along his path. This can be considered a cheat since with Shenzi''s Worldly Compressed Sun, it is similar to getting 3X the benefit most would gain. However, in a war with the human race suffering from the demons, and their vassal clans. A brighter shining star can bring more harm to the demons while protecting the humans.If you stumble upon this tale on Amazon, it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. Having ridden the village of demons, Shenzi plans to train the villagers, while setting up a Mercenary system. The villagers can go out and kill demons of various ranks. Stage 1 demons at 1-3* level are worth 2 points, 4-6* level is 4 points 7-9* level is 8 points and the 10* level worth 25 points. To encourage the villagers, Shenzi teaches them the various sword skills that Reiya had sent as a "book" into his soul sea. All ranging from offensive, defensive. How to utilize their Spirit Force in ways to combine with the elemental dao. As well as forming the Sword Seed to enhance the Sword Qi in general. While Shenzi under Instructor Smith''s teaching has been appraised as a Master level blacksmith. Shenzi puts up many of his created Swords, Sabers, Pikes, Spears, Halberds, up as redeemable with sufficient enough of Points. While also putting up advanced Sword Dao and Sword Technique lessons as 25 points each. With all these incentives given, instead of being an overlord like many. Strength lies in numbers. Of course, it is still wiped out by absolute power. However, Shenzi himself is the absolute power while everyone else is the extension of his blade. Given such benefits, the humans of New Heart Village ONLY have the chance to advance and not remain weak. However, while setting this up Shenzi also keeps a close eye on every villager. While humans are compassionate, for our own benefit we backstab each other just to "get ahead". With an eye for an eye mindset, we are our own self ticking time bomb. One week passes relatively peacefully, Shenzi uses his Soul Smelting technique given by Instructor Smith, continually enhancing Eril and Meril. As well as making an example out of others, who kill each other for points. Shenzi in the mind of New Heart Villages villagers is seen as overbearing. But for the truly wise ones, as well as the demon spies. They know all too well, Shenzi was getting rid of the moles, Having farmed this Yang Major World for so long. The demons, of course, got human vassals to invade and stir the pot for human factions And so with this Shenzi is not so lonely anymore. Gaining power continuously while strengthening the villagers. Shenzi can''t help but think back to earth. This all started three years ago, if none of this happened. Would Shenzi have had the hope of saving Adria''s soul? Would he have been able to dream so big? Yet inside the seeds of revenge are have been sowed. Will these seeds eventually turn into mental demons? Who knows but as of now Shenzi is only focusing on raising a base he can once again call "Home". Chapter 18: Expanding New Heart Village. Ever since Shenzi had opened the Mercenary system for New Heart Village within one month, Shenzi had led all the mercenary groups. Going through villages, and towns controlled by the demons, and their vassal social forces. With two goals in mind, one to be able to sharpen their combat experience. And the second to "plunder" resources from the demons, that belong to the humans of the Yang Major World. Through all the killing, the humans living in New Heart Village. Are ridden of their innocence, for the first time many have taken the lives of demons. Despite not being taken over by the demons, the seeds of fear and hopelessness has been planted deep in their hearts. To rid their fear the easiest and most brutal way is by killing. While doing so not only does it give them faith in themselves, having life and death battles changed their mindsets entirely, while also advancing the techniques taught to them. After wiping out more than six towns and five villages, Shenzi absorbs them into his New Heart Village. Acting as a base implementing the Mercenary System with the same rewards and point values in all his recently obtained territories. Not only does this lessen the pressure food wise for such a vast amount of people. It opened mining plants, fisheries and more. With such an amount of humans, Shenzi implements plans creating roads that go through each of the territories. Making blueprints while having taught many people blacksmithing, a general idea is formed and gained the consent of everyone. While humans are advanced in this world, for many, who are bound to never reach above the third stage of cultivation. The transportation will make it more convenient and less energy consuming, and makes it easier to assemble and assist his forces during invasions. With his dream view slowly coming to shape. Shenzi begins setting up his government of sorts with easy to follow the rules. All those who murder/rape will be sentenced to execution in the center of New heart village. If more than two people fancy the same item, whoever has more points obtains the merchandise. Or you can trade an item of equal value.A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation. After setting up his chain of rules, Shenzi goes off to gain intel on the demons of this world. Who their leader is, how much resources they have, and their maximum strength of battle force. Knowing your enemy and all his weaknesses is the easiest way to victory. With his plans set in mind, Shenzi packs all necessities required for his ten thousand kilometer journey to the center gathering of Yang Major World. Walking into the tiger''s den is never safe, but risk comes with an equal reward. While the central city formed an equilibrium with demons and humans coexisting, many fights happen on a daily basis. Children lose their parents, slave trading, theft and more. When demons run a world, all their cruelty and sick entertainment become forced upon the humans. With no one as the "leader" of humanity, humans are like a headless chicken. Able to put up a fight, but lacking in the ability to free themselves entirely from the demons lording above them. Walking his way through the Abyss mountain range, Shenzi runs into many hoards of mutated beasts. Killing his way through the hoards, Shenzi gains plenty of kill points while consolidating his recently achieved Sword World. To improve his Sword World, every human demon and mutant beast killed a sliver of their life essence is absorbed. Shenzi''s Nature Qi cleanses all the impurities leaving all the pure essence to be consumed. While the amount is small, over time the more obtained builds a firmer foundation. Having caught various types of mutant beasts, Shenzi begins roasting them to perfection. Having eaten his fill, Shenzi enters into a state of cultivating Nature Qi. Taking all his clothes but his pants off, Shenzi sits cross-legged absorbing all the Nature Qi. Cycling through the Empyrean Flame four times, enhancing the pureness of the Nature Qi. It gets spit out flowing through all cells, bones, meridians. Continually upgrading his physique, while also dispelling all impurities absorbed into his body. As the night goes on Shenzi is awoken by the clangs of weapons crossing. Having long finished his cultivation routine. Shenzi leaps up into the trees going to the source of the fight. Concealing all his aura forming it into a wave in the surrounding seventy meters to throw off others detection. Shenzi views the fight between two groups of humans. Chapter 19: Entering the bandits den with a bright smile Shenzi couldn''t help himself to sit down and enjoy the fight going on below. Overhearing the cursing and threats to eradicate each others sect Shenzi chuckles to himself. What is so entertaining about this? Is that the air about these people fighting is like the spoiled children with no actual power. Growing up sheltered and no battle experience, their sword techniques as flat as a cutting board. But then again being taught by grandmasters Shenzi can''t help but shake his head. Wondering if he would be like these brats below or worse. While both people are fighting reaches, the so-called extreme Shenzi jumps down catching both their swords between his index forefinger and index finger. "Fellows both of you are, hot-blooded young men I''ll make you a once in a lifetime deal. I will spar with you for ten minutes each, and you, in turn, take me to the central city." Both were not knowing whether to laugh or thought Shenzi was just straight up stupid. Both agree upon feeling this "stupid" man is like a reincarnated god of swords. Taking their turns while exploring the Sword Dao of Shenzi is beyond those of the clan masters of the central city are like unpolished blades in front of this man. Using a mix of his Dark side of the moon, and Raindrop Shenzi fights both young men for ten minutes. While in mind secretly training these unpolished gems Shenzi learns himself while teaching these two. After exhausting themselves, both bow down in respect to Shenzi. "Travelling master we are Ren and Zen, thank you for correcting our mistakes in form and technique." We are currently 2,500 kilometers away from Reinhardt city. However, we are not far from the Renegade Bandits hideout. Therefore the journey will be extended to go around them. Their strongest member is a second-stage three-star member reaching the peak of Unification realm. Shenzi puts his hand up to stop further explanation, no need we will walk in the bandit''s den with a warm smile. Now get off your asses you''ve rested enough, I want to make it to Reinhardt city before nightfall. Having no choice but to commute to Shenzi''s demand Ren leads the way forward to the Renegade Bandits hideout. Spending thirty minutes of walking and killing the odd mutant beasts in their way. Shenzi and company reach the Renegade Bandits hideout. With two guards yelling "Halt all those who walk into our territory have to hand over all their belongings." Paying no attention to their words, Shenzi walks through the both of them chopping at the back of their necks. Putting them out for the night, Shenzi walks in with the most radiant smile he could put on. After walking no more than thirty-five meters, Shenzi is stopped by a patrol squadron of fifty bandits. With that same smile on his face, Shenzi says to them "Please don''t feel alarmed I want to reach Reinhardt city, and crossing your territory demands I have to."This narrative has been purloined without the author''s approval. Report any appearances on Amazon. Unsheathing their swords, hatchets, sabers, spears the patrol squad laughs out loud "Are you hearin this brat? He wants to cross our territory like as if he''s out on vacation." Men lets fuck this man up and loot them! Sighing to himself Shenzi can''t help but wonder what he did wrong, he put on a gentle smile and made his goal clear without threatening these friendly gentlemen. Without further ado Shenzi raises his forefinger and middle finger, tapping them gently among their weapons. Shortly after like a spider web growing along their weapons, they shatter into pieces. With no more defense, Shenzi juts his fingers out onto the foreheads of the fifty-man squadron knocking them out dreaming of lambs jumping over fences. Continuing his parade through the Renegade Bandits den, Shenzi runs into two more similar squadrons before pausing momentarily. Scratching his head while thinking to himself. "Looks like the big bad wolf has finished stalking me in the dark." Appearing fifty meters ahead of Shenzi like a man removing himself from air particles, the leader looks Shenzi in the eyes, "Young man you look like a proud son of heaven, but instead, you have got some ability to focus your attention on me." Smiling again at the bandit leader Shenzi replies, "I mean no disrespect to you, but your killing intent leaks out. Ever since I entered your lovely abode, your eyes haven''t left me for one second." I will state my goal one, and only one last time. I wish to pass by without harm so that I can reach Reinhardt city. With a slight trace of fury, the Bandit leader lashes out, "You knock out over one hundred of my men, stroll through my territory and expect me to leave you scot-free?" Unsheathing his greatsword the Bandit leader hacks down at Shenzi multiple times, like a specter moving in and out of range every time. Shenzi raises his forefinger and middle finger with a slight trace of Sword Qi radiating a crimson beauty on his fingers. Jutting out in a diagonal cut Shenzis fingers slice the greatsword in half. "Old man I mean you no disrespect, but you''re far from reaching my standards." Enveloping his hand with Sword Qi once more, Shenzi thrusts his palm out to the Bandit leaders forehead blasting him fifty meters into the nearest lookout tower. Without a care in the world, Shenzi walks by thinking in his mind "So this is what it feels like to disrespect your surroundings!" Without a drop of sweat Shenzi and company walk their way through the Renegade bandits hideout. Making their way to Reinhardt city, killing the mutant beasts that make their attacks first. After one more hour of a peaceful journey, Shenzi reaches the gates of Reinhardt city, pays the fee to enter the city he looted from the bandits. Zen and Ren bow in respect one more time. "Wandering master thank you again for teachings, but we have to split ways to go back to our clan now. If you lack residence come by and visit the Flowing Cloud Household, we will be glad to host you." Nodding his head in approval at the youngster''s respect for him, Shenzi takes out two nameless swords. "You two have some weak weapons. I give you these two unknown swords I have crafted. If fate allows it, we will meet once again." Chapter 20: Ransacking the slave traders Three hours pass with Shenzi strolling through Reinhardt city peacefully, eyeing the beautiful sights, the blacksmiths hard at work, the medicinal fragrance from alchemists hard work. With nothing but three dollars to his name, Shenzi goes to a local street vendor. Buying five skewers of meat with peppers, onion and a sweet teriyaki sauce over it. Eating his meal while continuing his stroll, Shenzi stops upon seeing an adorable little girl no older than seven years of age. With tattered clothing over the essential areas, seeing the young girls bruised skin Shenzi feels terrible while handing out his last skewer. "Young one be a good girl and take this while patting the child''s head." With eyes full of sadness the young girl speaks up in a frightful voice "Mister, please help me slave traders captured me, but I was lucky to get away during the loading process." Patting the girls head once more "Young one come and show me the way to these slave traders." Bursting out in tears thinking she was going to be sent back again. Shenzis warming voice sounds out to her "Slave traders no longer have a hint of humanity left in them, taking out the trash of this city won''t hurt anyone." Fifteen minutes later the little girl and Shenzi arrive at the slave traders. Two old beer bellied thugs step out yelling in a fit of fury "You little bitch you managed to run once, but you won''t be able to a second time." Without blinking an eye, Shenzi steps forward thrusting his fist through each of the thug''s chests, crushing the still-beating hearts in his hand. Both thugs dropping dead only to be incinerated by a flame, their ashes float in the wind. Sirens inside the compound ring as troves of more thugs come racing out. Unsheathing Worldly Purification Shenzi walks forward with his sword scraping against the ground causing multitudes of sparks to fly. As one of the thugs enter a radiance within fifty meters, Shenzi slashes out instantly beheading him. Continuing his advance, Shenzi beheads all twenty-five thugs, moving on entering the slave trading compound. Following the child, Shenzi arrives at the room where all the slaves are held. Entering the room Shenzi speaks out "I will be taking all of you away from this place. You will be able to work, train, teach. Whatever your specialty may be your new life begins now." Interlocking the Tears Of Rose pocket world with his Spiritual World, Shenzi absorbs over two thousand of the slaves.This tale has been unlawfully lifted without the author''s consent. Report any appearances on Amazon. Having accomplished his goal, Shenzi ignites his Retribution Flame setting the compound on fire. Stepping out from the blazing compound Shenzi is surrounded by multiple groups of well-equipped guards. An ignorant voice sounds out "How dare you to fuck with my Obriens family slave trading business." Shrugging his shoulders Shenzi walks into the crowd fearless. Slashing down fifteen times beheading the group of guards around the ignorant youth. Fear begins to seep into the youth while he shouts out "Don''t you lay a hand on me. My family is loyal to the demons, with one word all I have to do is report you, and you''ll be slaughtered." Smiling to himself Shenzi walks to meet the youth face to face "Then it seems I have to slaughter your Obrien family. Giving your freedom away for the demons to decide, you''re nothing but utter trash." Quickly slashing out with his sword Shenzi beheads the youth, advancing while continuously slaughtering the Obriens family guards in his way. After taking away the armour, weapons, and money worn by the ignorant youth and his family guards. Shenzi burns the bodies of all those he killed, facing to look at the young girl Shenzi says "This is an example of what not having power is, you''re weak alone unable to do anything. While on the other hand humans who''ve already switched to be the demon''s eyes and ears, are no longer worthy of living. Our human race is not weak like this! Without any stars to guide the way in dark times, we will remain hanging our heads in shame for a lifetime." Nodding her head to what Shenzi says, the child speaks up "It will be troublesome now, The Obrien family houses various second stage people. And the Obrien family head is rumored to be peaking at the nine* level of the second stage." Shenzi smiles knowingly, "Little girl you don''t gotta worry about all that trouble. Your young and should be carefree still, take us to the nearest inn that serves good food. We will rest overnight and then gradually form the might needed to face off with the Obrien family." Following the guidance of the young child, They eventually reach an inn called Nightfire. Entering Shenzi goes up to the receptionist, noticing she has some more memorable looks and a soothing aura about her. "Good evening miss I would like to book a room with two beds for the next three nights. Also please serve us meat and vegetable dishes with some fruit juice for the young girl." "Thank you for your patronage sir in total that''ll be 120 grey coins for the next three days." Shenzi reaches out giving the receptionist the required 120 grey coins. Handing Shenzi the key, the receptionist guides Shenzi and the young girl to their room, "Your meal will arrive in the next half hour, please enjoy sir." Entering the room, Shenzi apologizes to the young girl "Sorry I only have a mans change of clothes with me, if you''re fine with these for the night we can go out tomorrow and buy you a couple pairs of clothes." Shortly after a knocking sound is heard opening the door, Shenzi receives their meal. With an assortment of mutant beast meat, vegetables, rice and fruit juice. Both Shenzi and the young girl eat their fill. With exhaustion taking over the young girl falls asleep minutes later after eating. Shenzi sits down and begins cultivating his Spirit Seed from the nourishing energy of his nine compressed stars. Chapter 21: Ambush After a peaceful night of cultivation, Shenzi feels reinvigorated every passing night five more Yang Meridians have opened up. In the past three months, that''s 450 more Yang Meridians making a total of 815. With each opening, Shenzi''s Retribution Flame is continuously upgrading. Including the Insight, Shenzi can peak into the Fire laws increases. After stretching out his body the bones in his body crack in delight. Shortly after stretching the little girl wakes up. Shenzi smiles at the girl and says, "Good morning forgive me I still do not know your name. Also, the receptionist is bringing breakfast it won''t be long." The girl nods her head replying, "Mister my name is Adelia thank you for taking care of me and saving my life from those slave traders." As if following the clock, seconds later both Shenzi and Adelia here knocking on the door followed by a hypnotizing voice "Mister I have brought your breakfast and our homemade fruit juice for the young one." Going to the door, opening it and receiving their breakfast. Shenzi smiles "Thank you and sorry for the troubles miss." Closing the door and bringing the food to the bed. Shenzi burns the food and fruit juice, taking out an assortment of fruits, meat, cheese, crackers and a mixture of orange-mango juice from his Spiritual Understanding Shenzi''s intentions Adelia eats the meal prepared by Shenzi. Shortly after wiping the cutlery back into Spiritual World. "We leave after packing back up what is needed. The receptionist is already under control of the demons." Sweeping the room of all its valuables Shenzi surrounds the place with his Spirit Force. Taking out Worldly Purification, Shenzi cuts a hole through the roof of the room big enough for his self and Adelia to exit. Bending down onto the ground, Adelia jumps up onto Shenzis shoulders. Giving her a boost to go through the hole afterward, Shenzi writes several Sword Runes along the walls and the door. Going through the hole himself, Adelia jumps back up onto Shenzis shoulders. Shenzi begins adjusting his state, dissolving his presence, slowing his heart to beat five times per minute. Covering himself and Adria with a cape and then pulling the hood over his head. Fifteen minutes later the room Shenzi and Adelia previously stayed in, blows up with the mixed Saber/Sword Intent Shenzi had cultivated. Leaving twenty-five humans dead with body parts laying all over the ground. Moments later the alarms in the city begin going off. Guards at the various exit points close all possible exits in Reinhardt city. Feeling the presence of multiple experts locking onto him, Shenzi gears into full speed sending his aura out into the surrounding seventy-five meters to buy some time. Without his notice, Adelia feels Shenzi''s grip tightening. Tugging gently on the back of shirt Adelia asks "Is everything okay?" Loosening his grip Shenzi replies "All you have to do is hold onto my shoulders as tightly as you can. We are leaving to go home." With a split second of distraction, Shenzi is surrounded by two groups of ten people and more in the distant approaching at high speeds. Unsheathing Black Heart and Worldly Purification, Shenzi kites one group of demons moving in an S shape, zigzagging, halting his high speed when approaching one demon, stabbing his swords through the demons throat and heart.A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation. Using the demon''s dead body as a form of defense, Shenzi advances towards the city walls killing when needed, evading and shooting down long distance enemies with Spirit Arrows. Having killed tens of demons, the Obrien family elites reaching the sixth-star level of the second stage cut off Shenzi''s escaping forming an X formation. Throwing out four identical chains instantaneously wrapping around Shenzi''s arms and legs. Multiplying the force of gravity by fifteen times, Shenzi can''t help but feel the burden despite the added weight being negligible. Summoning Eril and Meril, Shenzi gives them orders "Eril take the right flank of the approaching enemies and avoid being surrounded. Meril you take the left flank routing around behind to form a pincer attack. Then using my body as the base form the Descending Phoenix Formation and we will charge through." Following their given orders, Shenzi pushes the mini Chaos Seed into overdrive. Gritting his teeth from the burning pain his organs are screaming out, Shenzi forms two vacuums of Sword and Saber Qi. Combining them to create a ten-meter long weapon, Shenzi dips the weapon into nine different spots forming the Gemini Constellation. Purple-Gold aura seeps out expanding rapidly than blowing out into fragments, piercing into the four surrounding experts and the enemies within a one-hundred-meter radius. Having bought enough time Eril and Meril activate the Descending Phoenix Formation. Shenzi charges through with two columns of 1,000 petals on his left and right side, slicing up any human/demon arriving within twenty meters. Dashing through the crowds, Shenzi eventually makes his way to the city walls. Yelling out to Adelia "Hang onto me tightly and don''t you loosen up your grip for even a second!" Curling his wrists pushing his palms facing towards the back of his body, Shenzi compresses his Flame Spirit Force to gain the ability of "flight" temporarily. Gliding at high speeds Shenzi reaches the top of the city wall. Unexpectedly more than twenty-five bombs detonate upon Shenzi reaching the top. Reacting as quickly as possible, forming a barrier of Spirit Force around Adelia taking the blasts 100% force with his Fleshly body. Shenzi gradually emerges from the fleeting dust, blood dripping from his body. Countless pieces of shrapnel pierced through Shenzi''s tyrannical Empyrean Retribution. Shenzi weakly kneels huffing and puffing, feeling his Spirit Force running on empty, blood, organs and meridians screaming, vision blurring and ears ringing like the sirens. Feeling the pain of teeth biting into his right shoulder, Shenzi is awoken from temporarily losing his focus. Standing up again wrapping Adelia with his remaining bit of Spirit Force, Shenzi sends Adelia and as many of the slaves as he can into the Tears Of Rose pocket world. Being transported away, Adelia is stopped from screaming out in fear. Unaware and steadily giving into the exhaustion Shenzi''s instincts slow down. By then it was too late, multiple arrows found themselves a "home" in Shenzi''s back. Two approaching demons slash Shenzi''s chest open, while an assassin comes out from his disguise as a large chunk of stone cutting Shenzi''s right arm off. Worldly Purification falls to the ground and is kicked away by the assassin. Falling to the ground, a foot encased by bloody-red war grieves stomps down on Shenzi''s chest caving his chest in crushing multiple bones. A thick voice laced with disdain comes from above. "Weak human, you dare to fuck around in my territory? I will offer your head to the commanding Demon General Aria." Chapter 22: Mutation The Obrien family head lifts his foot off of Shenzi''s body, lifting him off the ground by the hair. The Obrien patriarch begins raining a torrential storm of punches onto Shenzi''s body similar to a rag-doll. Every blow infused with a corroding Yin force, injuring the organs reaching deep to the heart. A mighty Spiritual Intent was hell-bent on making its way into Shenzi''s Spiritual World. Cracks begin forming, the unlucky slaves Shenzi couldn''t save with the last bit of his power start dying. The blows continue raining down on Shenzi, lifelessly he is the pain nonexistent, eyes went white, and all emotions wiped out from existence. Shenzi''s Spiritual World is risking collapsing in on itself the land begins to split, the starry sky and nine white flame burning stars pushed into overdrive to keep up with the damage. The use to be slaves start disappearing from the Spirit World, their temporarily built homes collapsing. Seeing the slaves, he had once saved appear, turning into a meal for the demons and all their nefarious deeds. Hatred begins bubbling sending waves of molting fury through Shenzi''s body, his heart thumping loud like thunder, roaring like a millennial giant bashing on the doors trapping it. The "bright" sunny day begins drifting away, purple clouds sparkling with hair-raising currents. The once lifeless eyes start radiating a purple-black hue, cracks and snaps sound out from Shenzis body. Noticing the changes the Obrien Patriarch backs off leaving Shenzis body levitating off of the ground. The purple clouds high above begin congealing into two eyes. Looking down onto Shenzi for a brief moment before shooting down and entering his body. With this trigger, the rampant beating heart begins slowing down. Multitudes of changes start happening to Shenzi. Scaled wings spread out from Shenzi''s back spanning five meters with purple lightning radiating an enchanting yet dangerous hue. Shenzi''s Dragon Chest Plate forms mutating slowly into covering his whole body. The previous World Burning Cape shrouds his shoulders pridefully, turning into a Purple-Gold colour with a half-filled Dragon Formation. A series of notifications ring in Shenzi''s mind, "Congratulations hosts mutated heart has broken the first genetic lock. The host has awoken a part of the sleeping Retribution Dragon Bloodline. "Congratulations, hosts foundation has led you to breakthrough to the initial second stage of cultivation." "Congratulations, host has awoken the Dragon Intent left sleeping in your body." Feeling the world-shaking changes in himself the regeneration of the Retribution Dragon Bloodline kicks in. Healing all the damaged organs, regenerating the previously cut off right arm. And most important of all begins rejuvenating his Spiritual World, expanding madly finally coming to a stop one minute later. Prior only being the distance of two-kilometers the Spiritual World now spans four-hundred kilometers wide and long.This story is posted elsewhere by the author. Help them out by reading the authentic version. Summoning his Worldly Purification, flying back into his right hand and summoning Black Heart into his left hand. Shenzi disappears leaving tens of mirrored images spreading out. Beginning their slaughter and vengeance against the Demons and Obrien family, Shenzi looks at all the dead slaves one last time sighing to himself for not having enough power. Steeling his heart once more, Shenzi sweeps all the dead bodies into his Spirit World and the remaining slaves. Walking forward with his momentum increasing to the extreme, causing the earth to rumble and the surrounding air pressure to begin cracking. Spreading out his Sword Qi into the surrounding ten-kilometers, Shenzi comes face to face with the Obrien Patriarch. "You have ruled this city long enough, slaughtering humans and trading their lives to the demons. So you can feel high and mighty about your pitiful existence. Your Obrien family will no longer remain from this day on." With one swing of his Worldly Purification, the compressed Sword/Saber Qi forms into a fifty-meter long dragon, slaughtering the hundreds of humans and demons in his ten-kilometer "domain." Fear begins seeping in all the surrounding demons and humans outside the domain. Feel lucky they weren''t stupid enough to have killed Shenzi''s people after all, if only a straightforward swing of his sword could kill so many what if he had used a Sword Art how many more would die, how far would the aftershocks travel? The Obrien Patriarch can''t help feeling the cold sweat on his back this was terrifying. He had seen the might of the demons and lost all hope of fighting against them, at that time it was only an initial royalty rank demon. The prowess Shenzi had just displayed showed he would be classified as peak royalty rank, or even stepping into the demon lord rank that only one in ten-trillion demons would ever possess. With this kind of might, it wouldn''t be ridiculous to say Shenzi could curb stomp demons and humans one whole stage of cultivation beyond himself. In this one moment of sluggishness, the Obrien Patriarch feels a sharp pain at his neck. With a shock, his hand reaches for his throat only to find there is nothing but a stump of what once laid attached. His body falls to the ground with his head rolling away just meters away from the headless body. Shenzi yells out activating his Dragon Intent with overbearing might for everyone in the city to hear. "I am human, and I am called Shenzi I do not believe us humans need to cower in fear constantly. I will say this once and only once, drop all weapons crouch down on the ground with your hands behind your head. If I come across anyone still wielding a weapon, don''t blame me for being cruel after already giving you a chance to live." With every step, the earth rumbles, with every breath the sky trembles welcoming its emperor. Shenzi marches his way into the Obrien Household slaughtering those who are loyal and unwilling to drop their weapons. Reaching the thrice reinforced metal gate of the compound, with no effort at all Shenzi punches with a trail of wind knocking into the gate, shattering it into pieces. Chapter 23: Unifying Reinhardt City Making his way into the Obrien family compound, leaving trails of blood, severed body parts, dead bodies of the still willing to fight Obrien family guards. After killing all those in his way, Shenzi sweeps the surrounding five-hundred kilometers of the Obrien families land with his Spirit Force. Absorbing everyone present into his Spiritual World. With Shenzi as the master of his Spiritual World, all lies, deception, brainwashing, evil thoughts are exposed and brought to the light. No matter how high or low the cultivation of the individual. Nothing in one''s Spiritual World can be "hidden" all erased memories, and all the newly "created" memories spill out. Out of 150,000 people, only 15,000 remained as not brainwashed and mentally broken by the demons. Feeling complete and utter disgust, Shenzi ignores the compassion humans have. Slaughtering the 135,000 humans, Shenzi is not brutal or savage by heart. When someones turned into a puppet unless you''re of equal talent in witchcraft or higher, there is no way to reverse what has already happened. Of the 15,000 remaining humans who have yet to be "tainted," Shenzi begins scouring the memories of the remaining, some bringing critical information, regarding other clans who are the demon''s vassal forces. As well as the hidden and out of demon reach underground warehouses, containing the Obriens family most precious treasures gathered over the years. Obtaining all the information needed, Shenzi exits his Spiritual World with the 15,000 alive previous Obrien family members. Splitting them up into a squad of 3,000 members each. Shenzi sends them out to eliminate the vassal forces of the demons, while he decides it''s time to pay his homage to the Reinhardt City Leader. With every step, Shenzi easily crosses 250 meters. Compared to others this speed is monstrous, this is what usually intermediate three-star staged experts would perform with their families top techniques. Reaching the City Leaders household within fifteen minutes, Shenzi punches the gate sending a tremor force through making no sound on impact, but seconds later the fifty meters tall reinforced gates shatter into dust. Surrounding the compound again similar to the Obrien family, Shenzi absorbs all the people into his Spiritual World. Slaughtering 300,000 puppets and only a measly 20,000 surviving, once assembling them in 5 squads of 4,000 combined men and women each. Shenzi sends them out to the other vassal forces to capture the Patriarchs/Matriarchs that are puppets. After a long six hours of slaughter, the 35,000 humans are cut down only to 27,500 remaining. With all the puppet family leaders gathered, Shenzi yells out with his Dragon Intent going through every corner of Reinhardt City, "I am Shenzi, and I will now be taking control of Reinhardt City. This is our first stand humanity is taking against the demons controlling this Yang Major World. All are to gather at the center within two hours to witness a public execution of the Demon''s vassals."Love this novel? Read it on Royal Road to ensure the author gets credit. With every possible human gathering within only fifty minutes. Shenzi begins beheading the vassal family leaders while shouting out. "With this stand, we are declaring war against the demons. From now on everyone will be forming Mercenary Squads, going out hunting demons, mutant beasts, and claiming territory for Reinhardt City to expand. All of you will be lead by the experts from my territory New Heart Village. Each demon you kill from the initial 1-star rank 1-3 is 2 points, 1-star rank 4-6 is 4 points, 1-star rank 7-9 is 8 points, and peak 1-star kills are 25 points each, same goes for mutant beasts following this rule." Looking down at everyone present Shenzi sees multitudes of emotion, disbelief, shock, and despair "I know all of you are scared, but we Humans are not playthings nor are we weak! We are compassionate and care for those around us. With the points, you acquire in your squads the points are shared between all members. I will be putting up weapons of various types, Armours, Techniques, Spirit Force Manuals. But before that for the next three months, I will train everyone in groups of three-hundred for one hour each. Advanced classes can be redeemed for 25 points. Setting his rule and giving everyone present hope for their futures, Shenzi begins their unrelenting brutal training. After reaching the second stage of cultivation, you''re able to make Spirit Power clones that assist with fighting, training, crafting, herbalism, alchemy and so on. Having sent his clone over to absorb the entirety of New Heart Village into his Spiritual World. Shenzi''s clone arrives ten-kilometers away from Reinhardt City, placing all the houses, farms, training grounds, and humans from New Heart Village. With this Shenzi temporarily sets up a reward system for all his people of New Heart Village. "Those of you going out hunting for meat, for those training over this three month period. 5 Mutant beast bodies give you one hour to learn any Technique from me I have listed on the Sword/Saber tomes. Ten corpses gain you a low-rank weapon, twenty-five gain you, advanced classes, fifty gains you initial stage Spirit Weapons, one-hundred gain you the chance to watch me performing my Sword and Saber Unification realm. And 250 points gain you the chance to view the Sword World I have created." Giving out all the incentives to the people who have been under his leadership the longest. All of them like automatically programmed robots begin splitting up into groups to go out and slaughter Mutant Beasts to provide for the training of everyone in Reinhardt City. Within this three month period, Shenzi had seen the residents eyes of Reinhardt City turn from one of weakness, into one of unwilling to bow down any longer. Aside from training groups of 350 people every day for 17 hours straight. The other seven are left training in his Spiritual World. Ever since his mutation and awakening the Retribution Dragon Bloodline. The time-flow in his Spiritual World has become 30x faster than the outside world. With this time equaling over two years times. Shenzi had stabilized his foundation after his mutation. Gone out a couple of times to purposely hurdle many hoards of Mutant beasts to test out his enlightenment for Saber and Sword Dao. While creating tens of Saber techniques Shenzi''s fruits had finally paid off, creating foundation Saber Technique called Natures Solace. While it''s only a Foundation technique to improve his Saber Dao. Combined with his attainments in Nature Qi, and slowly unifying himself with the world itself. Natures Solace will later become a technique that will surpass the limits of the fifth stage Saber Dao bound to mortals. Chapter 24: Dwarves After leaving the recently stabilized Reinhardt City, Shenzi had implemented a form of government. Instead of one that takes advantage of its citizens like back on earth, Shenzi wanted to set up a government that assisted those, who put in the blood and sweat it takes to keep things in control. While those who slack off do not lose out on anything, the lazy and unwilling have to pay triple whether it be for food, exchanging weapons, manuals and most crucial Sword and Saber Dao classes are 5x the price. Having read the memories of every Obrien family members, Shenzi had come across useful information, of a small clan of 75,000 Dwarves living 25,000 kilometers away in a danger zone called Black Flame Forest. The locals of Yang Major World have passed down a story for millions of years, long before on the road of cultivating one''s Spirit Force you would eventually reach the Immortal Spirit Tribulation. The once feared Black Flame Immortal had passed, only to be killed moments after by his wife who then became known as Crimson. Shenzi''s goal for visiting the Dwarves is in hopes to gain their aid while supporting them to bring back their enslaved family members. Dwarves are known to be master blacksmiths, while also having deep connections with the fairies who excel in healing, alchemy, archery, and are natures chosen ones. While Shenzi is a human who reeks of thousands he has killed so far, his own Nature Qi is of the purest form favored by the Nature Goddess Elaina. Having spent ten days to travel the distance to Black Flame Forest, Shenzi finally arrives with an ashen face seeing severed limbs littering the forest. Without a moment of hesitation, Shenzi wraps himself up with his Retribution Flame, Shenzi forms multiple layers of air pockets exploding them behind his back to accelerate his speed. Within five minutes Shenzi had crossed 1,500 kilometers finally hearing the sharp sounds of Swords clashing with each other. Jumping up into the trees to get up high to observe the situation from above, Shenzi dispels his aura, closing his eyes and slowly spreading his Spirit Force out to see the current situation. Down below Dwarves are fighting to the death with Demons and their vassal forces of the Ogre clan and hybrid Winged people clan. With the demons standing in the back radiating dominance and disdain watching this as their source of entertainment. With Shenzi''s recent mutation, it had increased the capabilities of all his organs surpassing the dragon''s race. Taking in one last breath, Shenzi cuts all the functions of his organs. With this breath alone being able to maintain him for thirty minutes, long enough for him to finish his pressing assassination. Jumping from tree to tree, Shenzi goes unnoticed as he advances into the ranks of the demons. Wielding his dual pair of Fantasia Daggers, Shenzi jumps down from the tree landing in the middle of two demons furthest away from their squadron. With but three meters apart both demons go unknowingly to the danger that''s already arrived. Without hesitation, Shenzi stabs both demons in the chest burning their heart to cinders. Evaporating any blood spilled, and teleporting the demons bodies into his Spirit World, Shenzi continues his slaughter of the outer perimeter demons. With all killing intent hidden, the demons have yet to notice Shenzi''s presence that just wiped out one small platoon of three hundred demon soldiers. Moving deeper into Black Flame Forest, Shenzi finally arrives close to the middle where the fight is the most intense.If you find this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen. Please report the infringement. Repeating his actions of going up trees, jumping across into the enemy territory, jumping down without any noise and killing his way into the core formation. Having assassinated hundreds of demons, Shenzi begins moving onto the Ogre, and Half human half winged peoples elites and generals. Once again enacting his carnage, this time it did not go so well. Just as Shenzi was about to assassinate the first Ogre Commander, his Fantasia Daggers collide into another pair of a jagged sharp tooth dagger. Knowing his assassination attempt has finally been noticed, Shenzi unsheaths his Worldly Purification knocking the pair of daggers out of his opponent''s hand. With a slight twist of his wrist, Shenzi sends the head of the assassin flying. Before absorbing the body into his Spirit World, Shenzi notices a pair of wings on the corpse. With his killing intent slipping out of his control for but one second. It had alerted many other Winged people, trapping Shenzi in the surrounding 150 meters. Fifty armed with bows, others swords, and daggers. Shenzi unsheaths Black Heart walking calm and collectedly killing his way through the entrapment. With him being found out by the Winged people, Shenzi would be stupid to believe it hasn''t been reported to the Demons already. Throwing all caution to the wind Shenzi begins his slaughter of the winged people. Twisting his body when needed to, taking one step back, using the multiple enemies as meat shields. Every "dirty" trick Shenzi could think of, he had utilized to kill all his enemies as fast as possible before more came. Having gotten himself out unharmed without breaking a sweat. Shenzi walks deeper into Black Flame Forest, upon reaching where the real "war" was happening. With Shenzi''s fantastic eyesight able to see seven-hundred kilometers away with ease. Shenzi could not see the end of the hoard of Winged people, the Ogres, and Demons. Moreover, trapped in the middle of all this are the Dwarves numbering only about 65,000 alive. Swiftly like a specter, Shenzi arrives in the formation of the Dwarves. All on guard knowing any misstep can claim their lives. They raise their weapons and some even two-hundred slashing, cutting, stabbing at Shenzi to kill him. Exploding an already formed air pocket in his hand all the weapons are deflected, as two-hundred Dwarves are pushed fifty meters back by force. Dropping his weapons to the ground, Shenzi speaks out, "Don''t attack I am human and have come to save your lives. Bring me to your commanding general or clan head and let me speak with him." With uncertainty in their eyes, a loud awe-inspiring voice erupts out "Bring our guest Shenzi to me now." The previous two-hundred Dwarves go to Shenzi and bend over apologizing "Sorry for our inappropriate behavior earlier Shenzi. We will bring you to our clan leader now." In five minutes Shenzi is brought to the clan leader of the Dwarves. He was an old man who had lived through much. With the aura of death surrounding him, grey hair, sunken in eyes and being supported by the surrounding dwarves. Shenzi brings out a massive platter of roast mutant beast meat and a gourd of his self-created Cleansing Yang Wine. "I give these gifts to the Dwarves, clan leader. If these are up to your taste, I have vast quantities more where this came from to share with your clan." Having taken the meat eating it and downing the gourd of wine in one go. The Dwarves clan leader laughs out heartily "Shenzi, my guest I am called Obsidian, I thank you for your gifts, and my clansmen would love this treat. Now is not the time to talk about the matters that bring you wide and far to meet me. We can talk about this later. However, that depends on whether we will be able to survive this ordeal or not." Nodding his head, Shenzi summons out small mountains of Mutant Beast meat on platters. Also, thousands of gourds of his Cleansing Yang Wine. Speaking to Obsidian "You can distribute these to your clansmen however you want. However, I recommend the ones who have been fighting the hardest deserve to come back and rest." Walking away with his Sword Intent billowing out like two raging furnaces. "As for these pesky Ogres, Demons, and Winged people. You can let your men rest now. Since I am here, I have decided it''s time I pay my homage to the enemies." Chapter 25: Slaughtering 50,000 Walking with the weight of Atlas carrying the world on his shoulders, while fusing himself with the nature of Yang Major World. Shenzi''s existence itself seems to become the embodiment of the nature goddess Elaina herself. Emitting a pleasant smell that reinvigorates one''s Spirit Force and exhaustion, while carrying the danger of natures natural disasters. Swinging out both Worldly Purification and Black Heart in two separate directions, two volleys of Sword Qi combine forming a dragon going into the herd of Ogres, Demons, and Winged people. Eating until its belly expands exploding out with thousands of Sword Qi petals building the Descending Phoenix Formation. Controlling the formation with his Spirit Force to claim the lives of hundreds and thousands of his enemies. Shenzi himself starts waving in and out of the "hoards" of helpless sheep, each swing taking tens of lives, with his fleshly body taking thousands of arrows and not one drawing blood or leaving a scratch. The demon leaders and general begin getting goosebumps, having witnessed the carnage Shenzi can create with only one person. The demon general Valbara, stunning women regardless of race would collapse countries with her beauty. Unsheathing her Sabre Valbara charges at Shenzi, reaching half step to the third stage of cultivation, while also impressively reaching intermediate Saber World realm. Noticing her presence getting closer to himself, feeling the Sabre Dao of Valbara feeling the pressure and sluggishness of his own Sabre Qi moving slowly. Shenzi had encountered the second strongest demon Yang Major World had stationed. Sheathing Black Heart and Worldly Purification in respect to Valbara, being a Sabre user Shenzi takes out his Sabre for the first time. Unsheathing his Sabre White Flame for the first time, while it hasn''t birthed a spirit becoming Spirit Weapon rank. The effort and continuous refinement any expert would be able to tell, White Flame was closing in on the border of a Divine Blacksmiths masterpiece. Feeling like a fish in the water with his fusion with nature, Shenzi''s Natures Solace technique that had recently stabilized once again showed signs of improving. Taking his time enjoying his fight with Valbara while dodging arrows, and boulders. Shenzis focus is not to overpower Valbara but to shave off the rust on his Sabre Dao. Having crossed Sabre''s thousands of times and going through many of his self-created techniques. Shenzi feels the shackles loosening around the Saber World realm. However, unlike the last time when Shenzi was still weak and unsure of himself, Valbara doesn''t suppress Shenzi enough for the built-up pressure to break through the shackles. Cleaving White Flame down with a smaller version of World Scar not imbued with Sword Qi, Valbara is blasted off one-kilometre leaving two deep trenches in the earth. While the Demons side sees their near-invincible commander blown away with ease, morale begins to drop but for the Ogres, and Winged people. Their morale billows out knowing if any side were lucky enough to kill Shenzi, they would be given various rewards and their clan may be able to gain "freedom" once again.This content has been misappropriated from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. With the Winged Peoples and Ogre''s newfound desire for riches and fame. A combined force of fifty-thousand swarm Shenzi in waves. Calming the hint of fear and erasing all doubt, Shenzi closes his eyes. Basking in the warmth nature provides, and the cleansing effect of Nature Qi on his negative emotions. Shenzi feels like as if he''s having that good balls slapping sex, that makes you feel like you''re floating in the clouds of the immortal realm. With his mind creating an enlarged version of the battlefield in his mind, the breathing, heartbeats, sounds of unsheathed weapons, rocks being crushed under the immense weight. All play in his mind like two professional chess players against each other. Clearing his mind of all distraction Shenzi''s body follows the rhythm the earth and nature beats, escaping fatal injuries, dodging arrows, various dao''s of wind, thunder, water compressed into different shapes and forms. With so many enemies surrounding him, Shenzi is like a falcon up above staring down at his prey. Making use of the clustered and organization of the Ogre''s and Winged people, Shenzi makes use of their allies as meat shields while reaping the lives of many with White Flame. After three hours of great slaughter, even with his revamped Organs, Spirit force, and fleshly body. One will eventually start giving into exhaustion. Even immortals if they were to go up against a massive army of immortals on their own, they would still tire out regardless of their physique. Even with Nature and his Nature Qi working together as a double layer of defence, the mental exhaustion it takes on someone to calculate every move of 50,000 enemies. Avoiding thousands of arrows would eventually lead to someone overriding their brains capacity. Let alone someone else being able to pull something off like this, not even a stage 6 expert would have enough balls to say they can do the same. Knowing he''s slowly reaching the limits of what his brain can handle. Shenzi begins glowing as if being an embodiment of the sun itself, reaching the peak heat in the afternoon. More than 25,000 Kilometers away the residents of Reinhardt city begin feeling a chill. With Shenzi as the center, all the Pure Yang energy and heat of the Yang Major World are like clouds flowing and being absorbed into Shenzi''s Body. Raising from the ground, Shenzi eventually begins resembling the Human Torch. Except unlike the Human Torch, Shenzi himself is radiating an aura of Destruction. Within two minutes the high heat and Pure Yang energy the temperature had decreased over 750 degrees. Enough to give all life forms in Yang Major World discomfort, and failure of their bodies movement and functions. Pushing the compressed energy into a layer of flames on his fist, Shenzi punches out with the extreme heat wave flowing out surrounding the entirety of Black Flame Forest and the surrounding 20,000 kilometres. All Demons, Ogre''s, Winged people are burnt alive without any ash of their bodies remaining. With this one move, Shenzi had single-handedly annihilated 10% of the demons total force occupying Yang Major World. Falling from the sky in exhaustion, Shenzi is supported by a robust Spirit Force stopping his fall and bringing him to safety. With no more energy in his body, all Shenzi could do was look at Obsidian with appreciation. After Shenzi''s mutation, his original Compressed Worldly Sun nine stars had managed to form five more stars. Enhancing his fleshly body and Spirit Force, while being able to explode out with power temporarily surpassing two full stages at the risk of his own life. This was Shenzi''s greatest fortune his Empyrean Retribution Divine Body had fully evolved to the first stage. Granting Shenzi the Sun Body Avatar and allowing Shenzi''s insight into the Sun to form this technique World Immolation. One day when reaching the amount of power required, Shenzi will be able to burn down entire worlds. Chapter 26: Catherine The Elves Princess Having been carried away by Obsidian, Shenzi closes his eyes letting his exhausted body, spirit, and mind rest. While it can be considered ignorance, Shenzi fully trusts Obsidian with his life, before falling asleep upon the current of Spirit Force taking him away. Shenzi activates his Nature Qi, feeling the burning flow in his blood, the soreness in muscles, and the empty feeling like an old man with no more energy. The Nature Qi Shenzi had awoken, or in other''s eyes bestowed upon, speeds up the healing process. After an unknown amount of time, all vigilance Shenzi had is given away. Feeling the soft yet comforting feeling beneath him all thoughts of killing his way out of the Dwarves hands is erased. Although Shenzi had made his peace giving gifts, the Dwarves love most you can never be too cautious. Saving Shenzi from a fall that would have killed him, at the time not having enough Spirit Energy to cover any part of the fall. Anybody is capable of turning on you for monetary rewards. Continuing to run his Nature Qi without stop, Shenzi descends into sleep, for once a night without cultivating, and a night without the scenes of Adria killing herself running through his mind. After about five hours, Shenzi is awoken by the feeling of a soft hand on the right side of his chest. Where his previous scar was, the one left behind by Shao before everything changed, whether it be the unwillingness or as a reminder to himself how weak he once was. Despite having the ability to, Shenzi never got rid of the mark of weakness he carries on with himself. However, this jade-like spring chilly night hand filled with affection, peace, and nature discards Shenzi''s mark of weakness and all the berserk emotions still affecting him from that night. The mysterious hand having felt the change Shenzi''s pulse. Speaks out with a relaxing voice, "You can stop pretending you are asleep, ever since I walked into this room your subconscious had already locked onto me. I mean you no harm, I was just attracted by the fragrant scent your body emits." Opening his eyes, Shenzi is taken back there standing in front of him. A more mature and beautiful version of what Adria would look like when she fully "blossomed." What is the most painful? Knowing they''re already gone and here someone else stands, the same replica just older and more mature. With a quickened heart and eyes of a beast slowly turning like a drunkards vision unfocused. Tears begin to fall like a torrential rain from Shenzi''s eyes, clenching his fists until the nails draw blood from his palms, blood bubbling like a god of fire lost in rage. Shenzi speaks out cruelly, "Get the fuck out of this room before I remove you myself."This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Feeling the change in Shenzi, the women activates her mind''s eye peeking into Shenzi''s heart. Inside lays a river of blood, mangled corpses, severed limbs, and skeletons of humans, demons, mutant beasts, and gods. Further in there is a series of metal rods with many incantations and binds tying down a body. With purple-gold eyes tinted with a hue of blood red, a being of unknown origins lays chained down in a cage, with spikes of various sizes pierced through its body chained to the ground. With a back of cold sweat and the feeling of escaping death itself, the women places her hand on Shenzi''s chest once again, sending a stream of her own Nature Qi to calm the raging river of emotions in his heart. Looking at Shenzi with concern the women speaks "You''re genuinely caging a beast inside of yourself. It''s no wonder your body emits such a pleasant scent, without such a high grade of Nature Qi you might''ve already become the beast inside of you." "You can call me Catherine I am this generation chosen one by the Goddess of nature Elaina. I am also the princess of the Elven race. Obsidian had already filled me in on your matters with wanting to unite the Dwarves clan and us under your banner. While I have no problem with it, I will be monitoring you on a daily basis. Until the day you get over the shadow in your heart, the beast you will become in the future will not be far from now." Compelling himself once more and apologizing to Catherine "I apologize, Catherine, I was taken back you look like someone very dear to me, and I temporarily gave into a moment of weakness that has been consuming me ever since losing said person. I am very grateful that you and Obsidian are willing to lead your clans and unite under me." Nodding her head Catherine''s look becomes serious "While I am the princess of the elves, my mother and father had been captured by the Demon Commander of this world. I hope that with your strength, and the combined forces of yours and ours we''ll be able to save my parents." Knowing that there is no free meal in this world, Shenzi asks Catherine, "Why have your parents been personally captured by the Demon General? If they didn''t have a secret or some treasure, I don''t see why the Demon General would be stupid enough to make a move. You can rest as peace. I am not interested in the secrets your family knows. I want to erase the hand the demons have grasped over this world." Biting her lips, Catherine speaks without hiding anything, "You have probably heard about the legend of Black Flame Forest, well it''s not entirely false. The ancestor of the Elven Race mastered his Nature Qi but happened upon a black seed, having absorbed it, our Ancestors Nature Qi morphed into a Sacred Flame fueled by his Nature Qi. Those who aren''t apart of our clan, or knew our Ancestor back then. Wouldn''t be aware of him being the Black Flame Immortal, but not all good things last. He had fallen in love with a woman who was a demon. The rest you should know follows shortly after this chain of events." Chapter 27: Dual Cultivation Tribulation Inwardly nodding his head knowingly to what Catherine is hinting at Shenzi speaks out, "I have no problem with dual cultivation. However, I do have a problem with those who use others to achieve their individual goals. Also, I am a straightforward man if you can''t tell me what your goal is forget about it, none of this beating around the bush bullshit." Knowing full well Shenzi''s character, Catherine no longer beats around the bush. "While you were aiding Obsidian and his clan earlier this evening. You broke out with a power beyond your standard capabilities. I do not have any knowledge of your full abilities, but I believe you have a Sacred Flame that has yet to awaken fully. Our clan has an imitation Sacred Flame derived from our ancestor. I hope that with both our flames, we can mix attributes and once again create another Sacred Flame. Because of the dual cultivation, both of us would be a wielder of the same Sacred Flame if it''s successful." Without saying anything, Shenzi activates his Retribution Flame congealing it into a ten by ten lotus. "Sit down and let''s begin now, while we talk about the possibilities more humans, and different races suffer because of us postponing." Moving forward to the center of the formation, sitting down cross-legged in-front of Shenzi. Catherine activates her imitation Sacred Flame, coiling around her palm like a snake and pushing it forward to Shenzi''s Sacred Flame. With absolute control that Shenzi and Catherine have over their respective flames, they slowly combine palms. Extending out into a two-kilometre radius the combined flames begin forming a Yin and Yang symbol with both Shenzi and Catherine at the head of each one. Up above in the sky purple clouds begin forming, combining something that goes against the will of Yang Major World. Shenzi and Catherine face the wrath as well as a test if both are not able to overcome this trial. Both will have their souls exterminated. A thunderbolt the size of a young adults thigh forms, striking down on both Catherine and Shenzi. Feeling wronged Shenzi can''t piss and moan about the will of Yang Major World, but that doesn''t mean he is willing to give up without reversing the odds. Increasing the intensity of his Retribution Flame by fifteen percent, Shenzi''s flame eventually gets the advantage of consuming the tribulation thunder while nourishing both his and Catherine''s flame. As if like a cat that had its tail stepped on, the clouds in the sky begin congealing many thunderbolts into five-meter long four-meter thick javelins. The javelins descend from the heavens like the gods hammering down on the flames of both Shenzi and Catherine. Perspiration begins dripping down from Shenzi like a waterfall, despite Catherine having an imitation Sacred Flame. With Shenzi''s being a real Sacred Flame he became the primary target of the Yang Major World''s Tribulation. Once again pushing up the output of the Retribution Flame by another fifty percent. Shenzi''s Retribution Flame devours the tens of tribulation javelins refining the tribulation thunder, through Shenzi''s smouldering Retribution Flame and Catherine''s chilling flame. Ridding all the impurities and purifying the thunder fourfold.Unauthorized usage: this narrative is on Amazon without the author''s consent. Report any sightings. Flickering lightning emits out of the Tribulation Clouds. Turning from a light purple to a deep purple with hints of a crimson red flash, Shenzi''s continuous act of devouring the Tribulation Thunder had finally pushed it over the edge. Billowing out in a tantrum like a ten-year-old putting his or her favourite junk food in the shopping cart, only for their parents to put it back on the shelf. The Tribulation Clouds above form one last thunderbolt. Completely crimson red and the size of a fifty-inch flat screen tv. Feeling his entire being and even his own Dao Path shaking as if giving into submission. Shenzi knows the last stretch, and the most significant challenge yet has come knocking. Entering into an "inner space" of his own heart, Shenzi stands in a river of blood with mountains of decapitated bodies, skeletons, and organs of many once living being. Standing outside of the iron bars and seeing the blood red eyes of the "monster shenzi." Extending his hand out Shenzi says "Come now, I think it''s time that we both talk." Sitting down cross-legged outside with no defence extending his hand, the other shenzi locked up snarls in anger "You foolish fucker how dare you come looking for me again, its all your fault! You weren''t strong enough last time. And now once again you have come uninvited into my "home." Still sitting with his hand extended "I know I had failed you, no I failed the both of us. You are the same as me, we both wished to save Adria, we both shed tears when she died, we both have fallen, killing just so we can live another day. Come let''s put our differences aside, for now, I know right now I alone am not enough to protect myself and Catherine from this Tribulation, merge with me once again and I will no longer lock you up." The chains around the other Shenzi loosen up, allowing it to pass through "I will not be locked back up until the day we avenge Adria, and once that day happens I will separate from this body, wandering the multiple universes until I have found peace. Unlike you, I don''t belong in this timeline." Both hands come together, the iron bars, chains, pikes, bindings disappear. The "borders" separating both Shenzi''s disappear becoming one. Looking back one last time Shenzi looks at this world, this black hole of emptiness he led himself to run astray. Knowing his mistakes Shenzi keeps this as a reminder, putting the lid down on toxic emotions, is no way to live at all. Shenzi returns to reality, Catherine feels the difference immediately and the quickening pace of both their flames increasing, as well as the compatibility that didn''t belong before. Taking a peak noticing Shenzi''s aura had lost its hidden brutality and slaughter it once had. Now became tranquil like a pond with no ripples. Noticing his right eye had become purple-gold and his left eye white-black. Catherine doesn''t speak up yet for fear of distracting Shenzi at this crucial moment. Combining his Retribution Flame with his newly attained Equinox Flame after once again becoming "whole." Shenzi forms it into a fifty-meter long Saber-Sword no longer willing to be the hunted. Raising his right arm up, following his action the combined weapon raises up high and mightily as if detesting the heavens. Shenzi''s right arm descends down with his combined weapon, cleaving through the Tribulation clouds while wholeheartedly consuming them. Spending fifteen minutes to fully consume the remnants, and purify the Tribulation Thunder rotating between the two different types of flame. Having finally passed the Tribulation, Shenzi and Catherine spend the next four days peacefully combining both flames into creating a brand new Sacred Flame. Chapter 28: Blazing Ice Heart After cutting through the Tribulation and four peaceful days to wholeheartedly create a new Sacred Flame. The effort and hardship Shenzi and Catherine pulled through had finally paid off. At this time a bunch of notifications ring in Shenzi''s mind. "Congratulations, the host has created the Blazing Ice Heart Sacred Flame." "Congratulations, the host had successfully consumed the Tribulation. After the host has once again become whole the Retribution Flame, Equinox Flame, and newly acquired Blazing Ice Heart Sacred Flames have successfully been connected. The host can freely combine either two of the Sacred Flames to give birth to a variant for a limited time based on the prowess of your Spirit Force. In desperate straits fusing all three assuming you''re under the influence of Sun Avatar Body can be doable beware your life WILL BE IN DANGER FROM THE OVERDRAFT." Having been awoken by the nudging of Catherine, Shenzi comes back to reality no longer lost in the notifications given by Tears Of Rose. Catherine kowtows in front of Shenzi in respect "Thank you for your assistance Shenzi. After our strength improves more to save my mother and father, I hope that you will allow me to follow you on your travels. After meeting you and seeing your heavenly strength, I feel like all this time I have been a frog in a well compared to you." Patting Catherine''s shoulder, Shenzi says "If you''re willing to leave this world that''s your birthplace be my guest, I''m not the one with an emotional connection to this place. However, before that, I still need to become stronger and face more crisis. I am not strong enough yet to shoulder the fate of my homeland on my shoulders yet." Knowing Shenzi''s desire for power and seeing his downtrodden state. Catherine bites her lips but finally gives in. "In this world, the reason why our strongest experts are only at the third stage. Most of them have already entered the Abyssal Prison. In there the strongest our world holds is a peak third stage expert. If you must, I will give you the coordinates to enter the Abyssal Prison. Be warned there are not just Humans and Demons. There are hundreds of other races with unique bloodlines and inheritances. The most frightening thing about the peak expert when one becomes of the fifth stage. One can consolidate their Domain. This expert has already created his Domain two stages early, and it''s of Slaughter which gives him terrifying burst strength." Thanking Catherine for the information, Shenzi leaves having gotten the coordinates of Abyssal Prison. Shenzi returns to Reinhardt City along the way bringing the Elves and Dwarves with him, setting up their residence Shenzi gives all his blueprints to them, as well as his forging technique Revolutionary Life. With the diagrams in hand and Revolutionary Life, with the Dwarves talent in blacksmithing, Reinhardt City will once again expand and become an indestructible city of iron. After settling the Dwarves in Shenzi goes to the elves leaving them, different ways to circulate Nature Qi in their body to gain more out of it. Having slackened off on his Archery since the days of being bullied by Instructor Storm, Shenzi feels like he''s playing favouritism giving all the good stuff to the Dwarves. After thinking it over, Shenzi spends four days creating a minor version of Instructor Storm''s Solar Rain. While training Catherine in private with Sword Dao, giving her different techniques to rotate the Sacred Flame throughout her entire body.This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. After settling everything Shenzi sets of from Reinhardt City to continue his journey to Abyssal Prison. Having spent three weeks on foot, Shenzi had finally arrived at Dew Drop Valley. Looking into his surroundings, lush trees, wildlife, herbs, and various ten to hundred-year-old alchemic plants lay about growing peacefully. Picking up all the herbs in the surrounding area and placing them in his Spiritual World, Shenzi smiles knowing with his Spiritual World being 30x faster than outside. These precious herbs tens of years will be ready and worth a lot to alchemists. Hearing two roars deeper into the Valley, Shenzi takes a wander curious about what''s got two mutant beasts fighting. Arriving at the place, two massive Mutant Beasts are fighting over a 1,000-year-old Spirit Cleansing Plant. Taking in one breath of the air around the plant, Shenzi''s long-stagnant Nine Layer Purgatory Pagoda shows signs of advancing into the first layer. Coming across such a treasure especially now with hope in sight for his Spirit to gain a form of defence, that ass whooping from the Obrien Family Patriarch left quite the fear in Shenzi for not having any proper Soul and Spirit Defence. Watching the two overlords fighting to overthrow one another, moreover to be the one to harvest the luck of finding this 1,000-year-old Spirit Cleansing Plant. Both beasts fight like hell despite having their bodies pierced, and bones crushed. Both Mutant Beasts have an abnormal vitality recovering every wound as if it was nothing to them. Despite having such a frightening fleshly body himself and rapid regeneration for humans, Shenzi can be considered to be abnormal. However, to the Demons and Mutant Beasts who''re well above humans, Shenzi loses out compared to these relatively weak Mutant Beasts. Mutant beasts and Demons have a vitality that''s one whole stage above their current realm. So these six-star second stage Mutant Beasts are equivalent to a third stage six-star human expert. Moreover, these aren''t those sick ones with a bloodline further increasing their potential. After watching the two Mutant Beasts fight it out for two hours straight, Shenzi''s hands that have long been itchy for the kill and to swoop in finally gets his chance. Both Mutant Beasts are puffing away and their vitality ultimately unable to keep up with their fight. Even though these Mutant Beasts are worn out from fighting, the advantage they have other humans is not something so easily crossed. Unsheathing his companion sabre White Flame, Shenzi finally makes a move going full out. Cleaving down one-handedly with White Flame, Shenzi bursts out with his Wildfire form cleaving the Gorilla Mutant Beast in half from head to toe. Absorbing the carcass into his Spiritual World, Shenzi moves onto the three-headed serpent, with each head being green, red, and blue representing the Wind, Fire, and Water element. White Flame acting like a conductor sparks with a deep red hue, unleashing his Thunder Sting instantly beheading one head. Shrouding White Flame with his Blazing Ice Heart Sacred Flame, Shenzi grips White Flame with both hands. Injecting a third of his Sabre Intent into White Flame, Shenzi uses his World Scar slicing the now two-headed serpent in half. Absorbing its body into his Spiritual World Shenzi quickly absorbs the 1,000-year-old Spirit Cleansing Plant and leaves the area. Finding himself an empty cave and killing all Mutant Beasts in the surrounding three-kilometres, Shenzi unsheaths Worldly Purification and Black Heart. Radiating his Sword World pressure into the surrounding, Shenzi takes out the 1,000-year-old Spirit Cleansing Plant and combines his Blazing Ice Heart, and Retribution Flame to begin the refining process. Chapter 29 Peak First Layer Purgatory Pagoda Having combined Blazing Ice Heart and Retribution Flame, Shenzi had created a variant one that has turned white with hints of blue. With smouldering heat but also a cooling breeze like one off the oceanfront. Feeling the spiritual strain put on himself, Shenzi decides this to be either make or break. Caught unprepared and with a valuable treasure, for the first time, Shenzi had just fucked himself. Without one-hundred percent certainty on the refining process on alchemy plants, Shenzi figures he has about one hour to complete the refining before exhausting himself. With his extended unshakably firm Clear Surface mental state, also the reverse cultivation on his Spirit Seed from the fourteen blazing stars from his Compressed Worldly Sun. His foundation has reached beyond perfection, at any point, Shenzi could trigger the first level Spirit Contamination Tribulation. Despite the fading time, Shenzi is calm and collected. Having long made his plan and thinking of tens of different scenarios, Shenzi uses five minutes to test the breaking point, and refining point. With his combined Sacred Flame, Shenzi can operate it for about seventy-five percent of his total Spirit Force. Cutting his viable time down to forty minutes, Shenzi erases all distracting thoughts. Sealing off all his emotions focusing purely on his task at hand, refining the 1,000-year-old Spirit Cleansing Plant. Twenty-five minutes pass, in this time frame Shenzi had fully refined 2/3 of the 1,000-year-old Spirit Cleansing Plant. Pushing his flame output up to ninety percent, Shenzi cuts his time down to only five minutes remaining. However, after his previous probing, he came to find out this plant absorbs the Blazing Ice Heart element of the combined flame, while his Retribution Flames consolidate forming its pure essence. Arriving at the most critical juncture another three minutes pass, with the essence completing its refinement. Spending another forty-five seconds to refine the essence getting rid of all last minute impurities, Shenzi absorbs the essence into his body while cutting off his combined Sacred Flame. Following the instructions of the Nine Layered Purgatory Pagoda, the essence guided by Shenzi follows along the routes arriving at his Spiritual World. Entering the Spiritual World, the base of his Nine Layered Purgatory Pagoda that has been long created begins expanding. With 1/3rd of the rich essence consumed, the first layer of the Purgatory Pagoda had completed. Without stop continuing its expansion the original 350-meter first level begins expanding drastically up to three-kilometres. Having come to a halt and reaching the peak of the first layer. Shenzi''s first layer Purgatory Pagoda encases Shenzi''s soul like an inner bone carapace around essential organs. Feeling no discomfort around his soul, but instead with steady streams of rich essence from the first layer Purgatory Pagoda entering Shenzi''s soul. The amount wholly negligible, but multiple drops eventually create an ocean. With the 30x speed of his Spiritual World, what would be a slow process of five nourishing streams into his soul, has now become 150 every day outside of his Spiritual World. Reactivating his emotions locked emotions after finishing the refinement and breakthrough of his Purgatory Pagoda, Shenzi finally feels the multiple waves of exhaustion, and pangs of pain in his Spiritual Force. Giving in Shenzi enters a deep sleep for four days. During the four days that Shenzi had been asleep, multiple experts who have passed the Dew Drop Valley to reach the entrance of Abyssal Prison. Have stumbled upon the cave Shenzi had claimed, within this time 1,250 people passed wanting to enter the cave. However with Shenzi''s tyrannical Sword and Sabre Intent, many of the first layer Sword, Sabre Unification realm had stayed resisting under the pressure of Shenzi''s combined Intent.Unauthorized use of content: if you find this story on Amazon, report the violation. During this time, Ren and Zen had overheard about Shenzi''s trip into the Abyssal Prison from the higherups put in charge of Reinhardt City. While Shenzi had not accepted any disciples nor taught any, Ren and Zen have come to accept Shenzi as their master. Having gained their swords, they named them Benevolence and Bestowment. Having their mistakes in Sword Dao fixed by Shenzi, achieving their Insight from Shenzi''s short lesson. Both had stepped on the path of their Sword Qi, eventually creating a Spirit Weapon. Being amongst the 1,250 others who had entered. Feeling their "masters" familiar aura but tens of times more overbearing, both Ren and Zen had spent these last four days continuously killing those who tried to enter the cave. Having been baptized by killing 250 each, Ren and Zen had stepped into the half-step Sword World realm. Since their last meeting and Shenzi unifying Reinhardt city, it had been five months. With their will affected by their "master." Ren and Zen had decided to abolish their cultivation, starting from scratch going through the three-month training of all Reinhardt cities people, and another two months of being a leader and sub-leader of their Mercenary Squad. Both had encountered miraculous good luck and fortune, achieving the second stage four-star level. However, on this day from the people they killed previously, an initial third stage expert had arrived and confronted both Ren and Zen. With their natural talent ranking around initial genius, being able to level jump five levels above themselves. Ren and Zen were beaten back by this human expert. After one reaches the third stage of cultivation, the clones created in the second stage up to a maximum of four for the initial, intermediate, advanced, and peak stage. The clones combine with the physical body all attacks become stacked. Moreover, for supreme geniuses and of the human ranking and, profound royalty demon ranking geniuses. Can gain insight into a Major Dao, for extreme cases the Demon Lord rankings like Shenzi, depending on their attainment can create their Domain earlier than the required fifth stage. Waking up and stretching his body after his peaceful sleep, Shenzi feels two familiar aura''s fading away falling into the hands of death. Taking Worldly Purification and Black Heart out of the ground, Shenzi compresses his combined Sword and Sabre Qi. With every step he takes, the sky darkens, the earth rumbles, and the wind currents blows away all those unable to stand up to the pressure of his Dao Path. Arriving on the scene like a commander of a million strong army reaching his maximum momentum. Shenzi''s voice thunders out like a thunderclap in the ears of all present. "Those who lay a hand on those two brats, and those who are too pussy to stand up for someone, do not deserve to draw breath from this world any longer." With both Worldly Purification and Black Heart in hand. Shenzi erupts with his Blazing Ice Heart, stabbing both swords into the ground. In the surrounding nine-kilometres, a ring of chilling and burning breeze forms. Congealing all the Sword Qi injected, and the deadly might of Blazing Ice Heart. The nine-kilometre large ring surges upward with its aura reaching the peak. A massive wave of Sacred Flame and Sword Qi, envelops all those in the surrounding nine-kilometres. Instantaneously turning 747 people into ice sculptures, cracks begin forming as the sculptures rupture. Leaving no hints of blood or ash behind the third stage expert remains alive despite being heavily injured. Ren and Zen remain wrapped up in Shenzi''s Nature Qi protected from the after-effects of his attack. Staring down the third stage expert like a dead man, Shenzi shows no mercy cleaving down his Worldly Purification cutting through the man like butter. The moment this man had died, a fog appears in the sky with two eyes radiating a murderous gleam looking down at Shenzi. The voice erupts out "The moment you enter Abyssal Prison will be the day of your death." Shrugging his shoulders without giving a fuck, Shenzi combines his Sword Qi and Sabre Qi. Cleaving down with his World Scar in maximum output, cleaving the fog in half. In the Abyssal Prison, this expert is the one who had formed his Domain of Slaughter. Seconds later coughs up a mouthful of blood with minor fissures beginning to develop in his Spiritual World and the essence of his Slaughter Domain losing 1/3 of its previous might. The man erupts out in a fury like none other before. In the city, he had taken ownership over. He sends out his clones beginning to slaughter thousands of people. While this may seem cruel, all who enter Abyssal Prison are those who had taken lives before or been banished by their clans for notorious acts. Chapter 30: The Primordial Dragons Dao Of Shit Talking Patting his clothes getting rid of all the dust, Shenzi continues his journey going through Dew Drop Valley. Before reaching the teleporting station to enter Abyssal Prison, you have to cross over Raging Tide Marsh. However, this was marked as a danger zone, with rumours floating about there being a "Primordial Dragon" existing in these marshes. Along the way, Shenzi had collected many alchemic herbs, plants amassing quite the collection to the garden in his Spiritual World. Within the three days, lady luck seemed to be on Shenzi''s side. Shenzi had found three more 1,000-year-old plants namely, 1,000-year-old Flame Hibiscus, 1,000-year-old Ice Emporium, and 1,000-year-old Eclipse Heart. Arriving at Raging Tide Marsh, Shenzi doesn''t make it more than two steps in before he hears a loud roaring sound. REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE This is my marsh! In the distance, the tides are raging. Advancing with the momentum of a Tsunami, or an angry wife throwing whatever she can find in the house. Unsheathing his Worldly Purification and Blackheart, Shenzi gets in an offensive stance waiting to react and kill his enemy. 150 metres away from Shenzi, there is a 10-metre Lizard with two bumps growing out from it''s back. With one out of place looking horn that''s four-metres, glowing a blazing red hue. Without being able to begin his attack, Shenzi''s already being taunted by this overgrown Lizard "You don''t know Kungfu!" Dazed, not knowing how to respond to this situation. Shenzi lets his guard down momentarily, allowing the overgrown lizard to swat him away with its tail. Continuing to mock Shenzi, the lizard laughs in disdain. "I can''t tell if that''s your body I broke or your pride, stupid human get the fuck out of my territory." Standing up with a trail of blood from his lips and blood boiling, Shenzi sheaths his sword meeting the lizard at its level. "I''ll curb stomp your wannabe primordial dragon ass into the bottom of this marsh." Dashing behind the lizard, Shenzi grabs it by the tail with both his hands. Just like a primordial beast himself, Shenzi begins slamming down the giant lizard to the right and left side repeatedly. Having done this multiple times the provocation finally wears off. Shenzi mutters to himself "The fuck am I doing? Going so low as to argue, and lose my cool due to this stupid lizards provoking." The lizard gets back up shaking its head, taking one step forward the lizard''s body moves one step sideways instead. "Weak human that was nothing but scratching the itch I had on my back." Regaining its composure the lizard charges Shenzi head first. Shenzi envelops his hand with his Blazing Ice Heart Sacred Flame. When the lizard''s head is just inches away from his body, Shenzi punches down on the back of its head with all the might he could muster. The body of the lizard instantly sinks into the water like a cannonball.The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. The lizard''s tail wraps itself around Shenzis ankle dragging him below the water. In the water, the lizard is like a fish arriving home once again. Being dragged underneath the water, Shenzi smirks instead of panicking. Focusing purely on the freezing element of his Blazing Ice Heart, Shenzi''s body becomes enveloped by a blue-white flame with the surrounding water slowly turning into ice. Feeling proud of himself watching the water freeze besting the lizard. Shenzi throws a line of provocation. "Stupid lizard your brain is the size of your heritage. Small like a peanut, bringing me into the water was your worst mistake." Before the body of water completely freezes over, Shenzi exits the water and freezes the last bit of the water. Looking down like an emperor at peasants, Shenzi once again mocks the lizard. "Hey you primordial dragon wannabe, have you ever seen the dark side of the moon before?" Without even caring for a reply, Shenzi pulls his pants down bending over in 90-degree angle. With his bare ass facing towards the direction of the lizard. Beginning to slap his ass repeatedly while cursing "Stupid lizard this. Stupid lizard that." With the lizard''s dragon-like fleshly body it avoided being completely frozen over. The lizard''s eyes go crimson red. Just moments ago the human it was provoking, is now bent over bare ass provoking it. How could the "primordial dragon" sit down and take this insult with ease? Forcing its way through the ice ripping its flesh open to get its revenge. The lizard eventually gets just two feet away from Shenzi''s bare ass. Without a care in the world, Shenzi remains spanking his ass continuing to insult the lizard. Until he heard a loud cracking sound behind himself, it was then before any chance to save his ass, Shenzi mutters to himself "fuck me." Forcefully breaking its way through the ice, the lizard''s head smashes through biting down on Shenzi''s bare ass. With Shenzi''s voice temporarily going from deep like a mans, to a higher pitch like a women''s. In this once peaceful marsh, all the inhabitants in the following 25-kilometres are disrupted of their peace by a loud scream. "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH. YOU MOTHER FUCKING BASTARD, STOP BITING MY GOD DAMN ASS!" Eyes flashing viciously with cruel laughter, the lizard keeps its teeth lodged into Shenzi''s ass. Slapping Shenzi''s back with its tail followed by a loud shiiiiii sound. The lizard spits out the ripped off flesh from Shenzi''s bare ass. Despite Shenzi''s Nature Qi and strong healing prowess recovering the wound in forty-five seconds. In his life so far, this was the most painful and humiliating injury Shenzi had received. Truly for the first time in his life, Shenzi wishes he could go somewhere and plunge his head into the earth. Standing up huffing and puffing like an enraged man who just had their entire sect destroyed. Shenzi throws himself at the lizard no longer caring about using his strong points, Shenzi begins raining down a multitude of punches all over the lizard''s body. Just like this for the next five days and nights straight, Shenzi and the lizard fight each other purely relying on their constitution and stamina. Chapter 31: Entering Abyssal Prison After five days and nights of intense fighting. Both Shenzi and the lizard are exhausted, huffing and puffing both ready to double over any second. After the continuous brutal combat. The two lumps on the back of the lizard''s back, sprout two wings flickering with purple streaks of electricity. Remembering the pain all too well of his bare ass being bitten through, Shenzi decides it is time to get his revenge. With an unknown source of vigour coursing through his body, Shenzi jumps ten feet into the air, exploding the formed air pockets around his body to support his temporary ability of flight. Landing on the back of the lizard''s neck, Shenzi punches down with full brute force on the lizard''s head. Long on the verge of already collapsing, the three-ton body of the lizard caves in on its legs falling helplessly to the ground. Smiling viciously Shenzi envelops his hands with his Retribution Flame, bending down in a squat position and grabbing the lizard''s recently sprouted wings, Shenzi pushes down on the bottom of his feet. Extending his body while pulling his arm back like a rocket launched from the launch pad, following a loud shiiiii sound that was all too familiar to the lizard. "REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. YOU MOTHER FUCKER IT TOOK ME FIFTY FUCKING TO GROW THOSE WINGS!" Enveloping the two wings with his Retribution Flame burning them into ash. Shenzi laughs out tauntingly "It will take you another fifty years, and once again I will come back to rip them out." Kicking the giant lizard''s body away for more than twenty metres, Shenzi walks for six kilometres finding himself another cave. This time enveloping the cave with the aura from the Tears Of Rose pocket world, Shenzi enters his Spiritual World for a long rest to recover from the exhaustion of his fight. Upon entering his Spiritual World, Shenzi sees Ren and Zen both looking at him with eyes trying to hold back laughter. Knowing that they had both fully healed two days prior, ignoring it and continuing to fight the lizard. It never crossed his mind, everything on the outside world projected through into his Spiritual World where his two "disciples" had watched it all go down. Saying a simple sentence "Not a word is to be spread to others." Shenzi passes Ren and Zen separate manuals. "This is a duo cultivation method where two who are training Ice and Flame element, can combine the two to form an equilibrium. Both of you are twins, your understanding of each other, will bring this technique to great heights one day." Walking to where his garden is with the multitudes of alchemy herbs. Sitting down cross-legged in the middle of the garden, on a mat Adria had sewn for him with the word Eternity in the middle. Shenzi cuts all emotion with two differentiating columns of Flame and Ice enveloping one half of his body. With complete control to not burn or freeze any of his plants and precious herbs he collected. Unknown to him the Zen and Ren twins look at Shenzi with complicated gazes, looking at each other in mutual understanding. Not wanting to be left behind, but one day to be able to be Shenzi''s sharpest swords. Both begin operating the duo method from their respective element, similar to the time Catherine and Shenzi did. Forming a vast Yin and Yang symbol while continuously strengthening their foundations.A case of literary theft: this tale is not rightfully on Amazon; if you see it, report the violation. Three days pass by on the outside world. Shenzi leaves the Tears Of Rose pocket world and begins his last hurdle to enter Abyssal Prison. With both Ren and Zen entering a state of enlightenment. Shenzi exits the pocket world on his own. Interrupting a once in a lifetime state like this, that some don''t get the chance to enter, would be a waste worthy of being struck down by heaven''s tribulation. Leisurely walking through the Raging Tide Marshes, and picking up various plants and herbs ranging from one-hundred to seven-hundred years old. Shenzi arrives at the teleportation channel. There stand two people both at the peak of the second stage. Looking down on Shenzi disdainfully "Trash scurry away from here before you get buried ten feet under." Walking forward ignoring their words. Shenzi throws a bag of fifteen purple coins equalling 150,000 to both. "Distribute it between yourselves as you will, the next time you disrespect me, I will kill both of you sending your decapitated bodies to your family." Walking through the teleportation portal and entering the Abyssal Prison. Shenzi arrives in the wasteland region where peak stage two, and initial third stage Mutant Beasts occupy. Graded as a level two danger zone following in order as one as the lowest, and five as the highest. Taking his first breath of the air Abyssal Prison emits, the joy Shenzi had of walking into a land of life and death to temper himself is shortly ruined. In the sky, two eyes open up looking at Shenzi with murderous gleams. Feeling the aura of slaughter more suffocating than the previous time, Shenzi feels massive signals of stress to push himself forward. Raising his right arm into the air flipping his middle finger to the expert, Shenzi states loudly "In four months time I will walk into your territory, and show you what a real god of slaughters demeanour is." Wandering without a goal into the wasteland Shenzi sees a cloud of sand rapidly approaching his direction. Looking he sees a clan of best man charging him, unsheathing White Flame walking forward with rising momentum, Shenzi closes his eyes surrounding the following thirty-kilometres with his Spirit Force. Picturing the image of every beast man''s breath their feet stomping across the wasteland, the formation, and weapons shing as they''re unsheathed. Breathing in through his nose, and out through his mouth. Shenzi calmly collects himself while shutting off all his emotions, focusing purely on slaughtering his way through the beast men. With the horde of 15,000 beast men just metres away. Shenzi finally acts billowing out with his killing intent and Sabre Qi. With each swing, White Flame devours tens of lives. Calculating each step and arriving upon hundreds of "game overs." Shenzi forces his way through the horde of the beast men. Killing with every step, being injured every passing breath. Using the pressure and looming threat of death to push the gene locks on himself. Only through this crushing pressure can one make significant changes in a short time frame. Rotating his Nature Qi, absorbing the aura of death and converting it to nourish his body and the cells craving for food. After previously unlocking the first gene lock. Shenzi had come to understand, to break through the limits placed upon humans. The fastest way is to absorb the life force of other races. Converting it back pushing through all the gene locks and impossibilities. Chapter 32: See bottom of the chapter Four hours pass, huffing and puffing with pools of scarlet spread across the wasteland. Shenzi stands with White Flame stabbed into the ground, hanging onto the end of his life. With but a gentle blow of wind, Shenzi would topple over. Rapidly absorbing the life force of the 15,000 beastmen he had killed, his cells buzzing in excitement. Unknown to him at this time, a great calamity is approaching outside of Abyssal Prison. Just a few kilometres away from Reinhardt City, two men dressed in complete black, with red eyes, purple swords at their sides. Moreover, a vast army of demons lay waiting to pounce on their prey. The leading man with an aura of decay speaks to the young looking man. "Go my son this is the so-called home your older brother built. It''s time to to get to work. For this operation commenced by the Demon Lord, I have brought an army of 150,000 strong peak 2nd stage and initial 3rd stage demons. March forward and topple your brother''s home." These two men are precisely Shao and the demon that was sent to capture both Shao and Shenzi four years ago. Saluting the demon Shao shouts aloud to the army behind him. "Charge forward you maggots, for every person you kill you gain ten contribution points. If you manage to kill Obsidian or Catherine, you will immediately get promoted." The trained and battle-hardened experts of New Heart Village. Smash the drums a tune of war, waking up the entirety of Reinhardt City like a colossal sleeping giant from ancient times. With the average strength of everyone reaching stage two four stars, and the select few third stage experts. This war is already in favour of the demons. All the mercenary squads assemble under the leadership of Catherine, Obsidian, and the various other war generals Shenzi had selected. While lacking in strength, everyone present had trained to assimilate their fear into power. Both armies advance, radiating a killing intent thick enough to be seen from miles away. This bloody war commences, the troops of each side collide. For each demon killed, on average three humans would be the equivalent of a single demon''s life. Already seeing the casualties reach up to three-thousand in a matter of seconds. Catherine, Obsidian and various other generals make their move. Knowing to survive today with their lives intact being near impossible unless a miracle happens all will die. With the embodiment of their miracle maker long gone, unaware of the chaos there is nothing but a .1 per cent chance of survival. Engulfing herself with her Blazing Ice Heart Flame, Catherine runs into the middle of the demon''s formation. Incinerating the demons into ash, and freezing them with a chilling ice component. Feeling Shao lock onto her, the deathly aura and sense of crisis, has never been so despairing in her life. Sizing up Shao vigilantly, Catherine is taken aback in shock. "You why do you look like Shenzi, what reason do you have for slaughtering our people?" Speaking with a voiced laced with hatred and heavy killing intent, "It''s simple I have come to eradicate my older brother''s so-called home once more. Last time I failed, however, this time he has gone into Abyssal Prison without a care for the safety of his people. His ignorance is what will cost you your life."The tale has been taken without authorization; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident. Having seen Shenzi''s previous down-trodden state, and his nearly insane craving for power. Catherine finally understands the weight upon his heart, the pressure he puts on himself is not for fun. Only because if he doesn''t, no one else will stand up and take over the burden. Unsheathing her Sword emitting the initial Sword World aura, Catherine throws all hesitation to the back of her mind. "I will not allow you to destroy the haven your brother had created for us. If it wasn''t for the pressure on him already, he had put more on supporting the lives of hundreds of thousands." Congealing her Sword Qi into her Sword awakening its spirit, Catherine chants, "I am the chilling cold. The bearer of the elven queen''s bloodline, immolate my life force in exchange for world-shattering power." The eyes of the elven ancestor form in the sky looking down upon Catherine. Sighing heavily before accepting Catherine''s ritual. "Kid this is the last time the remnants of my soul can awaken. Previously this was meant to be used when the elven race is facing destruction. Now you''re foolishly wasting this gift. However, your heart stays true to its decision." Burning ninety per cent of her life force, achieving the power of an initial fourth stage expert. Catherine swings her sword killing thousands of demons in one swing. With limited time Catherine enters a state of slaughter forgetting everything else. Kicking Shao in the abdomen sending him flying five-hundred metres through the air. Catherine uses the ground as a launch pad, exploding out with tremendous momentum arriving behind Shao. With a clenched fist punching down on the back of Shao''s head, his skull caves in as he''s launched into the earth, causing cracks to spread like a spiders web. Thrusting her sword down with the Blazing Ice Heart aiming for Shao''s heart. The size of a pebble stops Catherine''s sword that was kicked by the demon. "Women you''re indeed crazy, sacrificing your life for the one you live. It''s too bad your feelings will never reach Shenzi. However, I cannot allow you to kill this brat. He''s the next in line disciple of the Demon Lord, despite your beauty and the urge I have to mount you. Your life will come to an end today." Raising his hand, a Domain of Darkness spreads about enveloping Catherine. Already in a frenzied state, with this Domain completely eradicating all her senses and battle instinct. Catherine gets impaled by a spike entering through her lower body, exiting through her mouth. From the force of the spike entering Catherine, all her organs are destroyed by the power with her heart exploding. Exiting his domain the demon teleports Shao''s body away. Looking down at the human, dwarves, and elven forces still retaliating against the demon army. He decides its about time to put an end to their futile struggle. Enveloping the surrounding 2,500 kilometres with his Darkness Domain. Multiple pikes erupt from the ground, piercing through the lower bodies, and exiting through the mouths of all the human forces. Chuckling to himself in pleasure from the single-sided massacre, teleporting all the human shishkabobs into Reinhardt City. The demon general laughs maliciously "Oh Shenzi my body. I wonder what the look on your face will be like, seeing the gift your "loving father" have granted you to see when you come back to look at your home filled with bloodstains and corpses." Teleporting the demon army away and exiting Yang Major World, Aran returns to the base of the Demons kneeling in front of the Demon Lord. "Your majesty the deed is done; however, I fear the cogs of fate are turning already. My boy seems to have awoken a small part of the Retribution Dragon Bloodline inherited from his mother." Nodding his head and smiling the Demon Lord speaks, "Interesting, that bitch escaped my grasps falling in love with a human. Now I finally have the chance to mutate my bloodline into a superior existence. The day is fast approaching when you''re like a ripe fruit ready to be plucked." Destruction Of Reinhardt City Chapter 33: Home Is Where The Heart Is They say home is where the heart is. When you have fond feelings, you begin to feel connected. No matter how far away you are, you will always have that "hunch" when something has gone wrong. In Shenzi''s case of recovering from slaughtering over 15,000 Beastmen. Without being there to see Reinhardt City''s destruction. When you love your people, and your people love and worship you. Tiny invisible white threads of karma extend, wrapping around your soul. For seemingly no reason at all, tears begin to rain from Shenzi''s face like torrential flooding. Great despair, rage, misery, sorrow, and helplessness starts affecting Shenzi''s mental state. Even with his Clear Surface mental state and, the reverse cultivation of his Spirit Seed from his fourteen suns. These negative feelings can''t be pushed down. When someone reaches a high enough stage of cultivation, you can be worlds apart, but you can still see the projection of your sect, or in Shenzi''s case his Safe Haven he built. Lacking in his cultivation, Shenzi is unaware of the disaster that had befallen his Safe Haven. However, the toxic emotions and agony all his people felt, through the threads of karma, he had felt all their negativity and pain. Out of his control, the burning rage and toxic emotions building up in Shenzi. His divine body begins automatically rotating, and his recently mutated Dragon Chest Plate full body armour envelops him. His previous five-metre long dragon wings have now become ten-metres long. With bloody-purple lightning covering around 100-metres like a small domain. Shenzi''s eyes change colours becoming a crimson red, with a sickening primal instinct to slaughter everything and anything to ease his fury. The sealed dragon blood in his mutated heart begins automatically rotating through his body. Continuously strengthening his bones, meridians, organs, pushing his evolution towards a path of ridding humans impurity. Unsheathing Worldly Purification, Eril and Meril were taken aback. The once kind father lost in the desire to kill, for the first time going against his life principles. Slowly becoming a devil himself, "Let''s go, my daughters, it''s time to vent before I lose what little sanity I have left." Following Shenzi whatever hoard of mutant beasts, demons, ratmen, beastmen, and various other races they came across. All were ruthlessly slaughtered by Shenzi, continuously absorbing their life essence. The awakened and untamed dragon blood devours it all, getting rid of all the impurity and spitting it throughout Shenzi''s body. With each hoard being slaughtered, Shenzi''s fleshly body continues evolving, whereas his star level stays stagnant. Flying high and mighty like a sixth stage expert. Everything below is unaware of a god of slaughter above them, only seeing the thousands of their fellow clansmen being killed by what they deem a natural disaster.Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit. With the chaos spreading through various tribes. Three days later the so-called natural disaster comes to a stop. After wiping out more than 12,500,000 various life forms. The burning rage in Shenzi cools down, fully regaining his clear state of mind. Shenzi feels the aura of death on him, sighing to himself Shenzi departs looking for a cave to begin a one-month closed session, to erase the blackness corroding his Spirit. Feeling the bloodthirst corroding away the pure spirits of Eril and Meril, Shenzi temporarily envelops them with his Nature Qi. Ridding the worst of the contamination of their spirit, already forming plans to cleanse them, and improve them with his Blazing Ice Heart followed by Soul Smelting. Feeling the sincerity and love both Eril and Meril have for him, feeling it was these two Sword Spirits, that had brought himself back from his carnage. Feeling the changes in his Sword World, reaching the peak of the intermediate stage. Compared to other experts Sword Worlds. Absorbing the life essence of those killed, and turning it into a Sword Sanctuary. Shenzi deviates from the usual path, instead of Shenzi turns his Sword World into the embodiment of a Sword itself. Just like a king with his loyal council, Shenzi''s main sword will have 12 other Servant Swords. With each additional Sword Servant, his Sword Dao increases. By the time he finishes condensing his 12 Sword Servants. His peak Sword World will already be overpowering those at the Intermediate Body And Sword As One Stage. Arriving at a desolate cave, Shenzi envelops the surrounding 15-kilometres with his Spiritual World. Unaware of it in his berserk state. The abundant life essence had pushed his Purgatory Pagoda from peak 1st layer, all the way to the intermediate 3rd layer. With its original size being three-kilometres, it has now become 240-kilometres. Pushing out 15 nourishing streams adding up to 450 on a daily basis, steadily improving his soul at a tremendous speed. Taking out his hammer and enveloping it with his Blazing Ice Heart. Shenzi levitates Worldly Purification with his Spirit Force. Hammering down as slow as one hit per second, other times as fast as 1,000 hits per second. Continuously nourishing the blade with Eril and Merils pure spirit. Spending two weeks, ridding all the contamination as well as their ethereal state, becoming just steps away from a physical body. Following up with one more week of continuously using Soul Smelting. The already purified spirits of Eril and Meril, make great leaps and bounds. From going to an utterly ethereal state, Eril and Meril have become just steps away from gaining a physical body. Sighing in relief seeing the pure spirit of his daughters rid from all contamination. As well as being close to gifting them physical bodies, what would typically take experts thousands of years to achieve. Shenzi had managed to leap over with his borderline Divine Blacksmithing skills. Without his one of a kind Sword Qi as the foundation, Eril and Meril would still require another five more years. Although short, after everything they''ve been through, Shenzi was impatient to wait for that long deciding to quicken the pace. Having finished upgrading his Worldly Purification, cleansing Eril and Merils Spirit. Shenzi sits down cross-legged, forming one blazing and one chilling vortex around his spirit. Feeling the throbbing pain, and the struggle of the blackness. Shenzi spends the next month not daring to fuck around and cause an irreversible change, that would cripple himself of future progress. Chapter 34: Cradle Of Souls One month bitterly passes by, instead of cleansing the blackness over his mental state. Within the first week of being sandwiched by the two currents of separate elements, the blackness used both currents to evolve, gaining spirituality. Feeling the frustration build up in himself, every time Shenzi would try a new way to dispel it, it would just mock Shenzi for putting in the effort to cleanse it. Recently having once again become "whole" again, the twin Shenzi laughs out loud "You moron, you spent one-month wasting your time. Trying to cleanse this, while not focusing on your cult...." Before the twin could finish his sentence, Shenzi had already punched him in the mouth." Looking at each other with building anger, Twin Shenzi is the first to lash out. "Why you mother fucker, this thing could be a boon for you instead. Excellent want to put me in a foul mood?" Throwing himself at the original, both Shenzi''s get into a street brawl like two thugs fighting over turf. The blackness was sitting back and watching this laughing out mockingly. Just like two cats who had their tails stepped on, both Shenzi''s combine their palms with the Equinox and Blazing Ice Heart. Compressing the two different flames, forming into the shape of a dragon. Both Shenzi''s fire the flame dragon at the blackness. With it easily dodging and getting away, both Shenzi''s look at each other not knowing what to do. Having wasted another thirty minutes, the twin Shenzi says to original "Get out of here and stop spending your time wastefully dumbass. While this thing won''t harm you yet, I will think of a way to convert it. Or if you''re not interested, I will use it to form myself a physical body." Exiting his Spiritual World and leaving the cave. Shenzi begins sorting out all the loot he gained from eradicating multiple races and plundering their treasuries. Separating them into piles of Weapons, Armours, Manuals, Maps, Alchemy Plants and so forth. Looking at one map with the most detail, Shenzi finds his location to be about 100,000 kilometres away from the city where his fight will be in just under 1 1/2 months away. Along the way, Shenzi will have to cross over a level 5 danger zone called Soul Cradle. A place where the souls of passed on cultivators with dreams unfulfilled. Many had become Ghouls, Spectres and various other evil entities. What''s most important about Cradle Of Souls, various clans are bunched up together. There was also a treasure chest drawn on the map, with a symbol of a crown. Without any knowledge, all Shenzi can do is assume the treasure will be something rare, but also extremely difficult to gain for his self. Moreover, with his Retribution Flames able to cleanse the impurities and his various other flames to purify the quality. It''s the perfect place to gain treasure, as well as boosting his star rank by leaps and bounds.Unauthorized duplication: this narrative has been taken without consent. Report sightings. With his fleshly body hugely upgraded after absorbing the essence of 12,500,000 life forms. Shenzi''s previous speak speed of 350 metres a second has turned into 850. What usually would have taken him one week, Shenzi had managed to cross in two days, without stopping to rest at all. Still feeling hugely energetic and not one bit tired, Shenzi can''t help but marvel at the change, in his fleshly might by more than two-fold. Upon entering Cradle Of Souls, Shenzi feels the thick aura of death. To his surprise, the spiritual blackness joyfully begins absorbing the deathly aura in relish. Feeling the increase in its growth skyrocket, Shenzi can''t help but feel a little at a loss. What troubles a person the most, is when their life is not in their hands. For example, being born with a naturally weak heart. After walking for two hours killing tens of ghouls and spectres. Shenzi comes across the first group of humans so far. Walking up to the group around the bonfire roasting a mutant beast, Shenzi raises his hands while moving forward and speaks out. "Good evening friends, I mean no harm. I lost my way. And I was wondering if I could be shameless enough to look at your map?" The leader of the group sizes Shenzi up and down. Then a stupefied expression comes across his face, taking out a sheet on it and hurrying his group to gather. After looking at the sheet and Shenzi a few times, a hint of greed flashes through the leader''s eyes. "Brothers, lady luck seems to be hinting to us our windfall has arrived. This is the man wanted by the City Leader. If we manage to claim this mans head and bring it back, we will be awarded riches and freedom." Seeing the situation turn into an unfavourable one. Shenzi pulls out a bow and compresses his Retribution Flames to form a miniature sun. Raising the bow and shooting the small sun. Arriving 750 metres high into the sky. The miniature sun absorbs the surrounding heat in four-kilometres. The sun reaching to an extreme level of heat ignites forming twenty-five, ten-metre blazing gold arrows. The group looks on at Shenzi''s act with playful eyes. The leader can''t help but feel something amiss. But seeing the target aimlessly shoot a glob of energy into the sky for no apparent reason. The leader lets down his guard, contrary, the twenty-five blazing gold arrows rain down. Looking up in shock to the large blazing gold arrows, the group leader shows his exceptional talent in controlling his men. Ordering his men to retreat but it was already too late. Just as the scattered group made it no further than 100 metres, with a lock-on feature each arrow meeting a target. Each arrow explodes forming thousands of mini arrows. Building a cage in an umbrella formation, the thousands of arrows pierce through each person sending them to a painful but quick death. Looting the dead bodies then incinerating them. Shenzi mutters to himself. "It seems I will have to be more careful. There must be more groups like these guys, training here or looking for treasure." Comparing his detailed map to the one he looted from this group. With less detail about the depths of the Cradle Of Souls, but more on the danger, traps and, various other places containing precious herbs and treasures. After thoroughly looking over this map, a bright smile appears on Shenzi''s face. "It seems like this place will be fun. With a humanoid peak third stage existence that is a master in Sabres. I look forward to fighting it. If I kill enough in its territory, I believe I will be able to lure it out. No existence can swallow the anger, of someone else challenging its authority." Update and life circumstances Well instead of putting together a "poor me" kind of story, I will first state. ( I DO NOT PLAN TO DROP THIS BOOK, THE IDEA OF IT, HAS NOT ONCE CROSSED MY MIND. ) As a new "author" of sorts, although update stability hasn''t been my 100% best effort. I hope I will be able to adjust and become a real "author" who can one day focus purely on writing my book so far. As such writing, The Lonely Wanderer has become my hobby. And it is my RESPONSIBILITY, to see till the end of it. Now to the not good news part. Just put I live away from home. And I have a little sister, even before leaving home to work on my chapter of life. She did not have the best of health, with me being a decent distance away from home. I do not always get updated on these facts. It was only recently I learned of such circumstances, and that they have been getting worse. I am a family man, to me family is the most important. Through the harshest storms your bond, and affection furthermore deepens. Hearing of this news, especially with it involving my little sister''s health. I have taken up a second full-time job. Hopefully with this extra income on top of my already full-time day job. I hope this will only have to be for a couple of months, to financially support her health. Or to at least get over the worst of this spell.This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. Now away from all that sad un-needed crap. To the most important part my release rate for The Lonely Wanderer. Between my two full-time jobs now, Tuesdays and Fridays I have a three-hour gap in between schedules. Within that gap, I plan to write the chapters for The Lonely Wanderer. Weekends I will wait until then. I won''t make empty promises. Only doing what I can within reach of the possibility I hope all can understand. Everyone in life has some "weight" on their shoulders. Whether it be voluntary, or something you have to do. As I have said above, I hope this will only be temporary, so that I will be able to focus on providing this story to you all afterwards. Chapter 35: Stirring The Pot Walking more in-depth into the Cradle Of Souls, Shenzi unsheaths White Flame combining, his Sword Qi to bolster his Sabre Qi. Suppressing his cultivation, and relying upon his Fleshly Body and radiating Sabre Qi. Shenzi plays the sheep walking into the territory of mutant beasts. With his scent drifting on the wind, many Mutant Beasts get itchy to gorge upon the walking feast. Two leaders of a pack of Mutant Beast wolves gather their clan. Communicating with each other and relaying orders down the chain. With a medium size pack of 3,500 wolves. All move in Shenzi''s direction in various groups encircling him. With his Spirit Force actively viewing the encirclement tighten. Shenzi stands in place knowing any further movement on his end to be useless. Both leaders of the wolf pack howl, signalling the begin of their feast. Relying purely on his Sabre techniques, standing tall like Atlas with the weight of the world on his shoulders. With each passing second, one more corpse litters the ground. Cleanly beheaded with no other damage to the body. After killing half the wolf pack in ten minutes. Both leaders looked at each other if they reached the cultivation to speak, "This fucking human just played the sheep, only to bite us in the ass, mother fucker." Howling a whimpering sound in retreat the pack disperses faster than they arrived. Watching the much smaller horde disappear, Shenzi continues his havoc while crossing deeper to reach the zone marked with a skull on his maps. Killing packs, area tyrants, "marking" his territory, yelling out provocations. Unlike regular Mutants Beasts, Humanoids have gained human intelligence. Also, the ability that allows them to cultivate their Spirit Force. Because of such, Humanoid can achieve to form a human body. Gain insight into the Dao, learn weaponship, build factions, create abilities, and so on. So while it seems stupid, it is much more effective than expected. Three hours passed since Shenzi had begun "Stirring the pot." Whether it be, he had walked into the Humanoids territory. Alternatively, with its intelligence. It still got provoked in the end. Reacting with lightning-fast speed, the invisible Sabre that would have lopped anyone''s head off. Shenzi reaches out with his thumb, index, and middle finger wrapped around clutching its blade. With sparks flying Shenzi meets the prey, he had spent much effort to provoke. Looking up at the sky noticing it to still be far off from the morning, Shenzi smiles "Good evening mister or misses, you may be wondering why I had purposely strolled into your territory. Causing as much of the rucks as I have. I heard your dominant in the Sabre Dao, and I would like to take notes with you." Standing 2.6m tall, with porcelain-like skin. With long red hair, blowing in the wind like a breeze carried by a fire. With sharp facial features that would put any male/female model to shame. Further accentuating the imposing stature of the Humanoid, wearing a full body armour designed with a celestial titan destroying worlds. On the side lays the Sabre this Humanoid is proud of most. Purely white with streaks of black flame, at the end hangs three bells, chiming with every movement. Looking Shenzi up and down with its scarlet eyes raising the pressure of its Spirit Force by threefold, "Fool, you dare to prance around in my territory? You piss where ever you had found fit, killed my subordinates, and even yelled like a Jehovah witness coming to my doorstep. The fact I have not killed you where you stand is already benevolent enough."Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. Looking back at the Humanoid. Shenzi begins feeling stiff under pressure radiating off the Humanoid. "It seems like talking will get us nowhere how about this, If I lose, I will become your loyal subordinate or whatever the hell you want me to be. However, if you lose, you are to become my right-hand man and sharpest Sabre." Snorting in disdain at Shenzi the Humanoid smiles, "Human you''re courageous, unlike the others who would run away. You instead provoked me to come out your confidence is high. I will give you a chance of what you''re asking for." Within milliseconds of finishing its sentence, the Humanoid had already swung its Sabre. Without any ding lang dang from the three bells. Shenzi slashes out with White Flame horizontally, clashing with the Humanoid''s Sabre. Following a sea of sparks erupting, the surrounding rubble and rocks turning into fine dust. With neither backing off, and both eying each other planning their follow-ups. Vibrating his wrist, Shenzi swipes up with White Flame, arching his body 45-degrees to the right-hand side. Sweeping out with his left leg, just like a meteor flying through the endless sea of stars. The deadly kick stopped by the Humanoid''s forearm guards. Twisting his leg around the Humanoid''s arms clenching his leg closed. With its arm lock between Shenzi''s calf and glutes. Shenzi with a tremendous amount of core strength. Taps off the ground with his right leg, popping the formed pockets of air behind his right leg. Connects with the Humanoid''s head, sounding out with a loud TING. Clenching down hard on his teeth an honest yet straightforward, "fuck" could not help but escape Shenzi''s mouth from the stinging pain. Just like the first time even avoiding Shenzi''s territory ability, the Humanoid''s Sabre appears out of mid-air slashing three-centimetres down Shenzi''s chest. Reeling in shock because that strike used 2/3rds of its full strength, all it had left was a pretty tickle with close to no blood drawn. Enveloping his fist with his Retribution Flames, Shenzi punches out aiming for the Humanoid''s throat. Blocking Shenzi''s punch with ease, the Humanoid lowers its centre of gravity, sweeping its leg underneath Shenzi''s feet. Leaping a few inches off the ground avoiding the sweep, Shenzi envelops his leg with Retribution Flames. Kicking out at the Humanoid''s head once again, "I do not believe your head is undying like those stupid cockroaches." Shenzi''s leg connects with the Humanoid''s head, and the Humanoid pushed back fifteen metres. Leaving two long skids through the earth. Dumbfounded and feeling rage it can''t help but feel cheated, "You wretched human you''re just like the others." Smirking to himself, Shenzi can''t help but reply with a smart ass remark. "You never said the use of the fleshly body, was not apart of this fight." The Humanoid''s scarlet eyes go multiple shades deeper. "Fine, you shameless bastard of a human." Dashing towards Shenzi in a high speed, slashing out and incorporating various forms of martial techniques. Shenzi clashes back body with body, and Sabre with Sabre. Feeling the thrill of fighting another, who is a battle maniac just like himself. Forty-five minutes pass, with the intense battle Shenzi''s Sabre Dao, reaches the peak of breaking through but with no further momentum. For ordinary people, this fight would lead to them breaking through in the Sabre Dao. However, Shenzi is not normal, with his temperament way before cultivating, being ahead of others. While this was beneficial for himself, it is still far from pushing him to reach Sabre World. Having had his fill for this fight, seeing no more techniques to improve. Shenzi decides its time to put an end to it. Slashing down with a speer multiple times more superior than the Humanoid. White Flame cuts through the armour of the Humanoid with ease. Slashing through its fleshly body, like a heated knife through butter. Shenzi spares the Humanoid''s life, wrapping it up in his Nature Qi. Unlike to malignant souls, the Nature Qi does not purify the Humanoid. Instead, it heals and even improving its cultivation, foundation, and lastly but not least the Sabre Heart. "Remember this your words weigh more than gold does. You have accepted this bet, and you had best hold up on your end. Otherwise, this entire fight is an insult to me." Even with his major in the Sabre, and the Sword Dao. Weapons are breakable if all you rely on is your weapon. When it breaks your life is no longer in your own hands, with every training Shenzi incorporates bodily tempering, martial techniques to combine with his Sword and Sabre Dao. Chapter 36: Sabre Guard Aria Kneeling on the ground reeling in shame, with thousands of questions yet no answer to pacify its rocked mind. Hearing what Shenzi had just said, while the tip of White Flame lays pointed at the back of its neck. With one false move, it''s once strong head tightly screwed on, would fly through the cosmos seeing the stars, sun, and the moon. After what seemed like a year to the Humanoid it gives in, "Human you are right, in this world words weigh more than gold. I take no shame in losing to you. I would still be misled thinking I was the imperial king or some big shot. I hope you will not mistreat me, instead of allowing me to further my cultivation. I will be your sharpest Sabre and most loyal subordinate. I may come across as looking down on you, but the way you used your technique has many flaws but already got incomparable might." Looking into the Humanoid''s eyes, Shenzi says "Tell me do you have a name?" Thinking for a couple of seconds to itself, the Humanoid replies "No I do not have a name since I was born. Then later I gained intelligence and the ability to cultivate." Pondering to himself for a while Shenzi finally decides "Good from today on you will be named Aria it''s a name that weighs more than you can imagine. Do not bring shame to the name you have been given, furthermore before I completely believe you. You must allow me to bind your soul. I do not believe this is looking down on you. I have to take this step to protect my life." Without wasting a moment, Aria abides and enters Shenzi''s Spiritual World. Upon entering Aria is shocked to the core of his existence, the flow of speed 30x that of the original world, the abundant Spirit Energy, most important of all the abundant Soul Energy that seems to be an endless amount. Smiling upon seeing the shock on Aria''s face Shenzi speaks out, "Now sit down cross-legged and do not reject my spirit wrapping itself around yours." In most cases, many would feel extreme amounts of pain during the Soul Binding process. Opposite to Aria''s case, Shenzi''s soul is one that has been nourished by Compressed Worldly Sun''s 14 Stars, and the slight but overbearing Dragons Intent. Instead of suffering from backlash and hours of cruel pain. Shenzi completes the Soul Binding in fifteen minutes, while his soul had greatly enhanced Arias to the point of her forming a Soul Spirit. When Shenzi had spent this time binding her soul, It would only be natural to find out everything about the person or thing. Even with finding out Aria being a woman, his admiration from the previous fight had not lessened. Instead burns stronger knowing he''s got a battle-thirsty ally to train together. Aria looks at Shenzi with a complicated look, "You must know by now don''t you?" Nodding his head in approval Shenzi replies in a relaxed tone, "In this world, gender does not matter. What does matter is that someone has the proper mindset, with the appropriate mindset nothing is impossible." "I do not want to build a kingdom or some glorious sect, what I have built is simple. I want to provide a place where everyone can have peace, where no commas and digits are the greed of my people. Instead, everyone should strive to improve themselves and grow along everyone else. Family bonds and camaraderie shine bright, that''s the place I have built. I hope whatever resentment you have against me, will be appeased by the safety net I have given rise to."Support the creativity of authors by visiting Royal Road for this novel and more. Aria nods her head and speaks with more confidence in her future, "I guess there''s no need to beat around the bush anymore. What you have come for is probably the treasure, whereas fishing me out to fight was just a bonus. Well, I will tell you now, the so-called cache you and many others have wandered trying to claim. You''re looking at it. Before I had become a humanoid when I was just a Mutant Beast, I happened to come across a strange tablet. It granted the user to achieve one random Domain from 15,000 other varying domains. However, fate did not work in my hand. It reacts to a particular type of bloodline, but I have gained enough already as is from it. However, I have learned it has a secret. Whomever the domain is granted to, it needs to be done by two individuals following a master and slave relationship. I believe you have the fortune to achieve the domain that resides in this tablet." Aria takes out a four by four tablet, handing it over to Shenzi for inspection. Upon scrutinizing it, the weak but overbearing Dragon Intent awakes for the second time. The sky violently tears apart, an incalcuably large claw descends grabbing Shenzi and Aria. Without a moment to even react, even if given a chance the difference between the two parties. Would be nothing but a fart that slightly stung, but was still a fart in the end. Upon entering the tear in the sky, Shenzi and Aria reappear in a desolate world. Unsure of their safety Shenzi brandishes Worldly Purification and Blackheart. Spreading out his Spirit Force in the surrounding fifteen-kilometres, Shenzi scrutinizes the area. Upon confirming their safety, including underground to make sure no Mutant Beasts are preying on himself and Aria. With Shenzi''s awoken Dragon Intent surging, and the Empyrean Retribution divine body. Without any sound, Shenzi feels a calling from deep within his blood, and bones calling out to him. For an unknown reason, Shenzi can''t help but feel a sickening sadness wash over him. With tears streaming down from his eyes like a torrential flood. Shenzi races off into the direction of the calling from deep within. Memories from ancient times suddenly appear in his mind. The fall of the immortal realm, the descent of the demons, the strongest cultivators who have reached the Divine Sword and Divine Sabre rank. Upon the fall of the immortal realm, the current cultivation system has been cut off after stage 10. To reach the world of immortality, one would have to be bathed by the immortal Spirit Force. One would be cleansed of impurities from the lower realm. Now those who are termed "perverts" for reaching the peak of the 10th stage. At the start of the 10th stage. One will gain an Immortal seed, and the seed produces the immortal Spirit Force. To achieve the "real" stage of immortality. One must have their fleshly body equivalent to that of immortals and must have five separate domains from the 5th stage onwards. Combining the main domain created at the fifth stage, and the five others from stages 6-10. In the current day and age, reaching the immortal stages is impossible unless one can create an entirely new path of cultivation. In seven hours which seemed like years to Shenzi had passed but in reality, in the minor realms Yang Major World. Only one second had passed since Shenzi and Aria were taken away. Another three hours pass and Shenzi arrives at the end of the desolate lands. Upon exiting Shenzi sees a beautiful woman pierced through the heart, nailed to the rocks. Upon seeing the women for the first time in his life, all the cells in his body, his blood, his organs. Everything heats up to an extreme point as if the rage of Primordial Sages was about to explode throughout his body. Moments later after Shenzi arrived, the desparingly long ten hours of ancient memories come to a stop. However, the most important and heart striking memory of them all sticks out. This woman was Shenzi''s birth mother, and the memories he witnessed. Were from the time his mother was the past generations "Shining Star" before the demons descended tearing the Immortal realm apart. Chapter 37: The Undying Love Of A Mother Dropping down to his knees like soldiers giving up war. No more reason to fight, no more need to shed unnecessary blood. Holding back the sadness coursing through him like hot lava. Shenzi coarsely calls out "mother." At the end of the memories, her body was already dead. But a remnant of her soul faithfully stays kindled in the tablet, containing a domain she used the last of her life force to create for her son. Drawing in power coursing through his bloodline essence, Shenzi tears off 1/3 of it almost crippling his future. However, as a son who had never seen his mother before. But has seen all the pain and suffering, there is nothing called "too much" when it involves familial love. Injecting his bloodline essence into the domain tablet. Shenzi chants in his heart, "Mother you have already done so much for me, I may be selfish asking your already feeble soul to resonate. Just this once, I want to see the mom who sacrificed everything for this rascal." As if to answer his pleading, purple clouds much like the previous time form once more. The already dead organs, like an old car with a new battery, and starter start to regain their activity. The blood is rushing through the body bringing a significant change, multitudes of snaps and cracks echo out. Wings spread out from the back of the body, tens of kilometres long with bloody-purple currents flickering about. The roaring of an immortal dragon from the past ages is once again heard. The spear pierced through the heart that was previously still like when fishing with a calm surface. Lights up like a sea of diamonds, pitch black chains extend out wrapping around the body. Trillions of glyphs activate with various bindings, soul restraints, blood restraints and so forth. A roar with an indescribable amount of killing intent bursts out, "THIS WILL NOT STOP ME FROM SEEING MY PRECIOUS SON!" The body of Shenzi''s mom grabs out with both arms ripping the chains out from her body. Injuring her already battered organs to a new extreme. Grabbing the spear with both hands, bitting down hard until her teeth shatter. The lodged spear gets pulled out, rupturing the arteries causing massive amounts of internal bleeding. Throwing the spear that imprisoned her for so long up into the sky. Both wings react simultaneously grabbing it like a stick and snapping it in half. Then with a similar but more mightier version of Shenzi''s Retribution Flames, incinerate the spear into ashes. In a state of complete weakness, Shenzi''s mom falls to the ground. Just as Shenzi is about to rush out to pick his mom back up. Her weak voice sounds out, "Son do not be alarmed, This is just the side effects of pushing myself beyond what I can currently handle." Without giving her son the chance to voice out his worries. Crimson speaks out once more looking into her son''s eyes. "You grew up to be handsome my son, you look too much like your father, but still much better of a man than he will ever be." Forcefully standing herself up, from out of midair crimson grabs a wok and an assortment of ingredients. Cooking up a meal that would make the Immortals themselves doubt if they had rid themselves of the mortal''s chains. Watching his mother cook himself a meal, despite the weakness and obvious pain that makes her body twitch. Shenzi feels the warmth he never once had before. Just as he opens his mouth, "Shut up, I don''t need to hear it from you little brat." Crimson''s chastising voice sounds out with no room to argue.Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. Ten minutes later after cooking with her flames, Crimson takes out a table and chair set with matching cutlery. Wrapping Shenzi up with her Spirit Force dragging him to the table. "Sit down and eat, your mother hasn''t cooked for anyone in billions of years now. I hope my skills haven''t gotten too rusty." Twenty-five minutes later after mother and son had wolfed down an assortment of dishes. Shenzi finally asks what''s been troubling him this whole time. "I have memories in my mind of me and my brother Shao escaping from a war when our parents were captured. Tell me were those fake memories to shield me from becoming involved in all of this shit mess?" Looking at her son affectionately Crimson confirms his question, "Yes they are false memories I had created in place of your real memories. Also, I notice the cage I had set up with your guardian has already fused with you. That is good enough for now as you become stronger your memories will come back to you. For now, let''s not bother about that. Tell me will I have grandchildren in the future?" Spitting out the alcohol he was about to swallow. Shenzi pauses for a second then resolutely answers back, "Yes you will have grandchildren in the future once I become worthy enough to keep that promise." "But I guess you can say you already do have grandchildren. The both of them had saved me from falling into a pit of self-destruction." Summoning both Eril and Meril Shenzi looks at them, "This is my mom, In other words, she is now your mom." Sizing Eril and Meril up happiness flushes by Crimsons eyes with shock. "These two are unique Weapon Spirits, with the ability to evolve, eventually gain a physical body, and can feel emotion. If this were back then I would have to say, many would kill you just for these two. Especially some of those old bastards who liked these kinds of girls." Wrapping up both Eril and Meril. Crimson says with affection, "Since you both have helped my son greatly over his issues. Your mother will give the both of you physical bodies." Wrapping up both Eril and Meril, Crimson wraps a rainbow coloured flame around the both of them. Seeing the worried look flash by in her son''s eyes. Crimson reassures Shenzi. "Don''t worry brat, do you think I would do anything harmful to my girls? This is a specialty flame meant just for Weapon Spirits, giving them the ability to form a physical body. And with your Sword Qi and Sacred Flames already tempering the both of them, the foundation is already created. All I''m doing is building on top of what you have done already." "Now then son off to the bad news. At most my remnant soul can hang on for forty more days, pushing forty-five depending what I do in this timeframe. Inside this world, 1 second is equivalent to 7 hours on the outside. Within this time frame, 98% of it will be spent with you absorbing the domain I created for you. The remaining time if you can entirely swallow and make this domain yours before the fire of my spirit burns out. I will personally train you. On an hourly basis, you will be drinking an immortal dragon''s blood, and eating its flesh to improve your foundations and fleshly body." Just like a kid who had gotten his favourite toy, only to lose it not even a couple minutes later. Sadness can''t help but cover Shenzi''s eyes. "Mom I''m sorry my selfishness had awoken the remnant of your spirit." Slapping Shenzi on the shoulders, Crimson rebukes Shenzi with an angered tone. "Listen here you brat, even if you had not called out to me. I still would have forcefully awoken my spirit. But I am glad because, with your calling, I was able to awaken without using the majority of my leftover Spirit Essence. If it means I could have even just a few more seconds to spend with my son, there is no price big enough I would pay to do so." Chapter 38: Flashy And Brute Form After fiercely rebuking her silly son. Crimson gets to the main point for her awakening. "Son this era belongs to you, and I hope you will be the leading Shining Star of this era. You do not need to be a king, patriarch, emperor all those titles are nothing but bullshit. To live you need power, to love you need power, to protect your children you need power. Without power, you become the plaything of others as they so wish it and please it as thus. I will be personally training you. However, it will not be easy; first, you have to give up on the idea of flashy techniques. Spreading out your Spirit Force into domes to conceal your weapon just in the end to slash your enemy in half? What kind of pussy spewing rainbow Martial Techniques have the old ones been teaching?" Take for example when you are taking a shower. Some people prefer it to be on the "sprinkle" setting, where the water comes out in a spread out area. Others prefer it on the mode where it comes out strong in three to four streams. "The Martial Techniques even in the immortal era were way more flamboyant than the current period. Don''t get me wrong, and It is suitable for assassination how some spread their Spirit Force out into the surrounding to mess with others senses. However, in the process has it crossed your mind, just how much of your energy you''re wasting? From here out I will give you an example." Readjusting her breathing and simulating a couple of practices to warm up her body. Crimson unsheaths a sixteen-inch dagger which then transforms becoming a six-foot Great Sword. "Now son I want you to demonstrate for me one of your Sword Techniques. However, before you do, I want you to think about what I just said. Think about the wastage of your energy. In real life and death fights, the first one to feel their energy draining is the first one to lose the lead. Which in turn forces them into being the one always retreating in every confrontation." Taking multiple deep breaths, jumping ten-feet into the sky and landing on the thumb of his left hand. Proceeding onto the fore, middle, ring, and pinky finger, then repeat the same exercise on his right hand. Progressing through his routine following frog leaps, bear squats, diamond pushups, mountain climbers and so forth in a matter of two minutes. Shenzi unsheaths Worldly Purification from the scabbard resting diagonally across his back. Warmed up and ready to demonstrate, while keeping in mind of the lectures given by his mother. Recalling the times when using Waxing Gibbous, and World Scar. The weak and burning feeling of all his muscles, as it left him like a man on the verge of death, with not one scrap to muster any energy afterwards. Shenzi wields Worldly Purification with its tip facing the ground. Instead of spreading out all his Spirit Energy over a large surface. Shenzi begins compressing it into his prized Worldly Purification. Due to the high compression, the surrounding fifty-metres that were initially bright as day You might be reading a pirated copy. Look for the official release to support the author.darkens. Imitating what it would like at eight pm during summer. Worldly Purification dyes a colour of black like midnight, yet the blade represents the stars in the night sky. Illuminating the way for those who wander enjoying the nightlife in their city. Condensing 1/10th of his Spirit Force, combining it with his combined Sword, and Sabre Qi. Shenzi cleaves downwards picturing himself slashing Mount Mauna Kea in half. Reacting per his will, the "alive" Waxing Gibbous forms a highly compressed wave of energy. Slicing down the earth of this world, with its land and crust being twenty-fold tougher compared to Abyssal Prison. The light appears as nothing had changed, except for the little tears forming in space, the clouds cleaved through showing the remnants of Waxing Gibbous. With tons of energy left, still being able to perform flawlessly with ninety percent left in his energy reserves. Feeling the change from previous times, Waxing Gibbous had increased in might by 1.5x, the required energy slashed down by nine-fold. Building up plans for his future road of cultivation. Shenzi can''t help but immerse himself into imagining himself in the future. Using only a thousandth of his energy, slashing out hundreds of time with Waxing Gibbous. How disastrous would that be, if your opponent could strike hundreds, thousands even millions of times with such overbearing might? Looking towards Crimson with eager eyes of a child who just drew their mom a birthday card, waiting to be applauded and then given their favourite treat. "Very good you pass but need improvement, now show me the way how you would normally have performed this technique." This time with nothing held back, Shenzi pours the remaining ninety percent of his Spirit Force into Worldly Purification. Shining beautiful golden like the calm before the storm. A pitch black six-kilometre long globe expands out with Shenzi as the core. 2/3 of a full moon appears above the sky around the globe, surrounded by fourteen blazing stars rotating at high speeds around the moon. The fourteen stars combine forming an enormous blazing body. Cleaving down picturing himself slashing Mount Everest in half. A monstrosity of a blade beam slices through the ground travelling 100km/h. The globe fades away, and Shenzi falls to his hands and knees huffing and puffing like a dog on a humid summer day. Looking outward as far as his eyesight allows him to see there, is a long sixty-kilometre long by an eight-kilometre thick gash in the crust. With molten lava bubbling up to the surface, creating a lava lake from the remnant Flame Spirit Force and Sword Qi. Crimson can''t help but take a serious look at Shenzi. "Son both forms have ups and downs but before we start with you absorbing the tablets domain. You will be practicing this technique religiously for the next couple days. Within this time as you have already accomplishments as a Sword Expert, I want you to combine both forms of this technique. First things first, you need to cut down the time required to 0.1 seconds. Moreover, you have to find a comfortable medium where you''re not draining all your strength, yet you are not using more than 1/3 of your total Spirit Force for this technique." Chapter 39: Even Immortals Pussy Out "The hardest part of this challenge has yet to arrive my son. When does someone progress the fastest, how much effort is needed to train your body from the inside and out, how many can say they have a will allowing them to overcome all tribulations? Back in my time, I created a unique piece of equipment meant just for this. Namely, Devastation because of the ''fun time'' it brought all of those who donned it." Smiling at her son, that''s not quite a smile. Crimson like a flower blooming in all of its beauty. "Now come son, are you ready to try what made even the Immortals pussy out?" Feeling unsure of what is the best approach. Shenzi asks his mother, "Tell me compared to those who have passed this test, and those who have not how big of a transformation is it? "Back then the number of people we had was pushing 12.5 Quadrillion. Also, out of the 3.5 Quadrillion that tried including me. Only four had passed, we were then later named the Fiend Generation. Compared to those above our level, we surpassed those of three full Immortal stages ahead of us. Even then those whom we fought evenly three stages ahead, their fleshly bodies and Spirit Force was 6x weaker compared to the Fiend Generation." With his heart accelerating to tremendous speed, the shock Shenzi had just received is beyond what he could imagine. Finally mustering up to voice his ambitions, "So then does that mean when I complete this. Would I be the equivalent to a sixth stage practitioner with no inheritance?" Smiling Crimson replies to her son, "That will depend on your capabilities. There are three levels of Devastation and how far you make it. Depends on how much pain tolerance you have, and how much you''re willing to suffer to reach your dreams." Cutting out whatever hesitation laid buried deep in his heart. Shenzi speaks out with confidence, "It''s time to let me see what this Devastation is all about. What others failed to do, all my grievance, my future wife, all that I have lost until now. To become strong enough to protect those I love is my will." Smiling to herself, Crimson can''t help but sigh in her frustration. "Son you''re just like your father before his wings became clipped. Foolish but the kind that attracts everyone around you like moths to your bright fire. I''ll give you some advice now to avoid the second Rising Stars fall from the sky. Never give in to the hatred simmering in your heart. When you do, it opens up the gateway for the path of devils to awaken." Seeing the pangs of grief in his mom''s eyes. Shenzis will ignites like a beacon in the sky. "Mom you don''t have to worry, your son will hold the world up if need be. However, I will not get anywhere just standing here and speaking. Actions speak louder than words." Raising her right arm Crimson tears open the sky in her world. Reaching her arm in as if fishing, after a couple of minutes Crimson rips her arm back. Revealing an enormous pure black armour giving one the feeling as if it didn''t exist, recalling many memories once again Crimson snaps out of her daze seconds later. "Son if I were you, I would stretch your limbs and get one more good feeling of being able to move freely."If you discover this tale on Amazon, be aware that it has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road. Please report it. Taking his mothers advice, Shenzi does many warm-up routines. Walking toward his mother, Shenzi reaches out his hand to grab Devastation. Just as he is about to grasp the armour, Shenzi hears multitudes of howls. Little did he know Devastation is a piece of armour that absorbs memories, and then replays them when a new "host" puts it on. Hundreds of thousands of black tendrils extend out from Devastation wrapping itself around Shenzi. Entering his body and like a series of bombs ignited by a button. The tendrils shot out spikes that pierce deeply into his bones, organs, meridians, muscles, veins. Sucking away all his Spirit Force leaving nothing more than a measly 0.1% Crimsons voice sounds out, "This is just the beginning of Devastation. If you are unable to handle it, I will not judge you. Instead, I would be happy you understand your bodies situation." Moving as if in a game server with the "rubber band" effect Shenzi''s hand eventually reaches to White Flame. What typically would take him no more than half of a second turned into 10 seconds. Afterwards, a terrible burning pain floods Shenzis body like a tsunami. After dealing with this intense outburst of pain, Shenzi''s body goes numb with all his hair standing on end like a porcupine. Further adding salt to injury, a massive amount of gravity pushes Shenzi down into the earth. All his bones snapped, and organs were bursting open as a watermelon dropped from high heights. Before dying a refreshing wave of Spirit Force rushes through his body, healing all his injuries and even strengthening his bones, muscles, meridians, veins, and organs. "This is the lowest setting of Devastation, and each ''curse'' happens ten seconds apart from each other. The terrifying thing about Devastation the curses are at the maximum output you can take from an enemy. It completely breaks you down until your steps away from crossing the line of death. Then it heals you back to 100% while strengthening you to a new height each time." Looking at her son with worried eyes and a hard to suppress mothers instinct. Crimson bites down hard on her jade teeth, as much pain her son is going through now. It''s a must if he''s to survive the bloody path ahead of him. Standing back up breathing heavily, and moving his Spirit Force at a turtles speed circulating through his body. Compared to his peak when Spirit Force ran amok in his body. All Shenzi has is three to four measly stems of Spirit Force. Once again going through similar training Instructor Hell had given him. Except with a much higher bar in toughness and pain experience for evolution. After the first run-through, Shenzi had gained a solid idea how Devastation works. When practitioners have the strength, but not the proper control over one''s body, "curses" would automatically activate every ten seconds. Up till now during all his battles Shenzi had been reacting with instinct. Over time people begin to develop "bad habits" which in turn works the same but for the body. Due to this Shenzi had already faced one round of curses. Devastations measures the control over one''s body down to the cellular level. With each mistake, a different curse is applied, followed by a refreshing stream to heal the damage done by the punishment. For instance, Devastation is essentially Jigsaw but for the body. It measures the "truth" behind every move. Moreover, if a lie is detected, a gruesome fate awaits the person donning Devastation. Chapter 40: Maximum Devastation Ah Ah Ah Aaaaahhhhh With only one hour passing on the outside world had in turn already been 1,050 days in Crimsons world. Within this time frame, Shenzi had already faced 35,000 different curses and more than 12,500 combinations. Each time the body becomes destroyed, it is equally rejuvenated and enhanced. With Shenzi''s steadfast spirit he was already withstanding the crushing force of a peak 4th stage expert. With the monstrous increase to his fleshly body and Spirit Force, Devastation has adjusted to the crushing power of a 7th-star fifth stage expert. Of course, gain shadows pain just like fortune and misfortune. Shenzi had already become accustomed to the suppressed movements and energy he can muster. Each time his body becomes crushed to the point of disintegration. His spine adjusts allowing room for more flexible movements. Just like a snake able to wrap itself around a tree, Shenzi''s spine has become as such loose but resilient. With his hard work blood and sweat, what others would usually have tapped out ages ago. Shenzi had already surpassed the majority of all immortal practitioners. Afterall many have treaded dangers, but eventually, all knives become dull losing the sheen that made them prideful. Surpassing many Shenzi had already started forming Internal Vision of his body. Over this strenuously long hour, Shenzi has already become able to control 15% of his bodily functions to the cellular level. As well being able to enter the state of Hyperactive Simulation. When in this state it''s as if time has exceeded the limits. However, the dangers lay in this state burns the blood cells, and bodily functions go into overdrive. In some cases pushing 100, 200, even 300% being in this state is beneficial, but it''s also harmful if one cannot control their self correctly. Along with the brutal onslaughts from the unknown curses or combinations following afterwards. There is Dao Checks and even Lesser Tribulations of Sword Dao, Sabre Dao, Sun Dao, Chaos Dao, Destruction Dao. Everything combines into one set completely pushing evolution to perfection. Continuing with his practice combining both forms of Waxing Gibbous. Each step of the way improvements gradually connecting into one perfect technique. Through thousands of trials and errors so far, Shenzi had finally found a perfect in-between. The only problem is the lack of Spirit Energy he can use. So the next issue arrives, how does he make do with four thin threads of Spirit Energy and turn it into tumultuous waves? Pondering over his current issue four threads are great for multitasking and are more flexible than one thicker thread. Coming to this conclusion Shenzi begins to "knit" the Spirit threads together. Criss-crossing and interlocking each thread to firmly stack upon each other.This content has been unlawfully taken from Royal Road; report any instances of this story if found elsewhere. Rotating the upper and the lower level in separate directions, the friction between the two levels ignites the Spirit Thread. Making high pitched thuuuh sounds. Shenzi once again practices his Waxing Gibbous. No more "globe" just like the sea of stars above with fourteen blazing suns orbiting around the moon. With the knitted Spirit Thread boosting the maximum output by 3x. What would usually leave behind just a small fracture in the earth, lays a 6x6 square patch dented two meters deep compared to the un-knitted Spirit Thread. Coming up with a new way to enhance his Spirit Energy, Shenzi begins madly training this. Only through theory and the practical can the ideas in his mind be given life. Unknown to him while he''s going through these deadly curses and tribulations, the past experts who had donned Devastation. Leaving behind Spiritual marks meant to train the future "Fiends" were conversing in secret. "Bandonka donks he''s already surpassed you back in your day. By this time you already gave up for the fifth time. However, Crimsons son is the definition of badass unlike you" sounds out a gruff voice. Followed by a soothing voice like that of a siren "Shut up shit for brains, this kid thinks with the head on his shoulders instead of you with your ego over one inch." While these two immature ones were verbally mocking each other over their resulting pride, a monotone thug sounding voice sounds out "10,000, 20,000, 30,000 curses ah ah ah aaaaahhhhh. So far, the kid has put the both of you to shame and has come up with a way to combat the Spirit Energy suppression." "While you two are fighting like brats, this youngling is doing something many of us want to quit many times. Hell if he keeps up at this rate, he''ll beat my record of giving up once and completing Devastation in one fell swoop the second time around. However, this kid is having too much success with this. While Crimson is recuperating what do you guys think about adding some "spice" to this?" Both children bickering over their "exclusive pride" go silent, then start sadistically laughing like a professor finding new valuable material for research. While practicing his Waxing Gibbous to perfection, Shenzi feels a significant change in Devastation. The temperature spikes up as if frying his internal organs in a frying pan over high heat. The force he was donning of a 7th-star 5th stage, had upped itself to a 4th-star 6th stage practitioner. The body checks became more severe and clocked in every five seconds. The curses became terrifying, the spiritual pain, internal and the external pain to the cellular level. What was once "comforting" had all of a sudden become like a ferocious Mutant Beast, tearing Shenzi apart from head to toe. All of the Dao checks had become like the judge listening to the jury "guilty." Each time the hammer descends, Shezni becomes helpless as the pressure builds up fast and out of his comprehension range. With the Divine Body, Empyrean Retribution Shenzi is considered to be a favoured by the fallen heaven. With his current state and how deep he developed alone, and then with Devastations boost. He had already surmounted what many who have combined with their first Domain could achieve. Thirty minutes pass slowly and treacherously, with twice the pressure and difficulty. Shenzi had just managed to grow accustomed to this feeling. When once again the thug''s voice sounds out to the other spirits, "Maximum Devastation Ah Ah Ah Aaaaahhhhh." Chapter 41 Death Makes Emperors A grandfather clock ticks in an old house, each chime is the personification of life in an abandoned home where spirits roam asunder from the cycle of reincarnation. Damned lays those who have given up, and rebirthed are those who have fought through hell and back. The pyre of souls ignition, the heat from the fire of their life, only emperors deserve to walk this path of calamity. Slowly the chiming stops when the soul has become weary. Then crimson life vanished as a flame snuffed out during the storm. Within Shenzi''s Soul mystic thunderstorms are rampaging. The Dao of Chaos and Destruction are running amok, continually destroying and revitalizing. With the maximum output of Devastation activated, Shenzi has no time or power left to deactivate his Hyper Simulation which has pushed past the limit reaching 365%. The difference between the Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Maximum Devastation. Each level built upon the foundation of the previous stage. In the form of Maximum Devastation which is the most severe, revitalization no longer flows. Just like a commander mounting his war horse and partner in life and death. Until it became conquered under the dominance of its bearer, It will fight back by biting, kicking, throwing and even spitting on the commander when he is already down. In this case, unless Shenzi awakens the rightful Emperors Intent sleeping within him, Devastation will absorb his life in retaliation. Seconds turn into minutes, and minutes turn into hours. Each passing moment just like broken fragments of ones dreams broken into pieces. Shenzi''s life force deteriorates, Spirit Force weakening, the Intermediate three-layered Purgatory Pagoda rumbling and cracking. The previous heartbeat that was as sharp as a blacksmith forging his weapons becomes slow and quiet, like the deathly beauty of an enchanting forest of fairies with no sound. It was then fear began setting in with Badonka Donk Chick and Little Wonder. Both start yelling out in extreme fear and rage "Count you mother fucking asshole. That is masters one and only precious son. Do you have any idea how much torture our souls would go through after killing her son? Do you mother fucker!" "Ah ah ah aaaaahhhhh, you foolish morons. Death makes emperors! What you missed I had noticed, this kid smells of Emperor''s Intent. Only through ''death'' can he awaken. Moreover, only through this way can we allow master''s soul to sleep in peace after her time runs out. Obtaining the Emperors Nucleus is his only chance to destroy Aran the Demon Lords puppet." "The both of you should remember, while we humans had lived peaceful, we did indeed have our wars against each other. However, when the day was over, we were still human. Now that the Demon Lord has already attained an inkling of a new path to immortality, this kid''s most significant fortune will be an Emperors Awakening. Now shut up and put your faith in this kid. We cannot help him personally but, our blessings can support him just enough to have a slight chance to survive."If you encounter this tale on Amazon, note that it''s taken without the author''s consent. Report it. Six hours on the outside world cruelly pass. With each passing hour, the will of evolution burning bright as could be, finally just like an end-game boss there are only so many ''ultimate forms.'' The development Shenzi is going through comes to an end, just like the anticipated rainfall cut short after a long drought. With each passing second thousands of curses course through devouring Shenzi, Dao, and ''Will'' intents fail. With various types of punishments for every fail, Shenzi''s organs start to shut down, giving up supporting the foolish actions of the host. Shenzi falls powerlessly down to the ground. Making a loud thump sound, and his body no longer listening to the demands Shenzi orders out. Images of his peaceful village back on earth fly by him. The night Adria took her own life, the hands he used to kill all his family friends and his brother. The ''father'' that rose him since as far back as he could remember. Indomitable, and just like a towering mountain holding the world on his shoulders. Just like any other person in different galaxies and worlds. The world is unfair if you fail to evolve the fault lays in you and your incapabilities. Tears stream down from Shenzi''s eyes, unable to bring his lover back with him, the hundreds of thousands of lives of his people in Reinhardt city relying on him. A suffocating pressure lifts itself off of his shoulders. Shenzis hair turns silver, his body shrinking in muscle mass and weight. The ''sun'' in his eyes collapses on itself. Just like the colour of ash, Shenzi''s eyes lose their previous colour. To him, the world becomes unbearably cold. Every inch of his body is feeling like 1,000 tonnes. His senses shut down, what felt like an eternity within just seconds. Before his soul sets ablaze one last time, the anguished sound of his mother travels into his soul sea. "Son no matter what happens, stay true to the reason why you have been fighting for so long. Do not pick the path of l...." Shenzi''s surroundings change in the space of pitch blackness. An archaic voice sounds into his soul sea "This is the trial that has taken the lives of 12,973,238,192,873 Emperor Candidates, only 8 through all the worlds and galaxies have succeeded. You are by far the one with the strongest Emperors Intent I have come across in all my life, and I sincerely hope you do not disappoint me. No preferential treatment will be given your difficulty is increased by six-fold." "On your left side, you have the path of life. On your right side, you have the path of death. The choice is yours however 99% have fallen to a stupid mistake." With his soul able to somewhat feel the existence of the two paths. The closest to ''examining'' both ways of life and death, Shenzi feels a threat to his life hiding in both paths. Before the last warning from his mom, and the second chance that probably is never given by the voice. Shenzi concludes there has to be a third path that is the real ticket to regain his life. "You have passed the first trial, and now the real challenge begins." both paths of life and death combine into one path. Unlike before, there is now an equilibrium this new path brings a 50/50 chance to succeed or to fail. Chapter 42: The Concept Of Life And Death Entering the new path that created itself. Shenzi strolls in like taking a midnight walk through the park. With every breath, there is a strong sense of life and death. One side is the doctor operating to save a life, the other a black market doctor operating to gain from one''s death. However, who said just because you are living that you are alive? What if it was all but a fragment of the past your soul plays to tell you your alive? Why is it once the body stops functioning one is considered dead? What does it mean to be dead? One had given up, so his body failed to have a reason to fight? Death is just like entering deep sleep. The thought process slows to an all-time low, and the organs operate on the "power saving mode." Your not truly dead until you have lost hope. With the weight of his earth, the lives of his countless fellow humans on his shoulders. Travelling upon this path, Shenzi had experienced many things and what seemed like multiple millenniums. He had watched trees flourishing with life, and then only seconds later to watch them wither into fine ash drifting along the sea of time. Shenzi had watched tens of civilizations grow up from nothing but a seed germinating. With the right amount of water and sun, empires were built upon the sweat, blood, and tears of its people. Life flourished, but there was one thing common upon each millennium and its kingdom. Death is the shadow creeping up on life, inevitable but that does not mean everyone complained about why he or she deserves this and that. Death is inevitable no matter what the outcome is. However, that does not mean we should fear it either. Instead, we should look upon it as a parting gift to those we cherish. In the worlds where demons have enslaved humans and various other races, death is a blessing hidden in disguise. We may cry over the precious lives lost. However, they will not have to watch a paradise, become the paradise lost. No more anger and hatred no more wars and un-needed bloodshed.This story originates from a different website. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there. Each step taken is thousands of years, every step he takes his life is cut short only to rekindle repeatedly. Entering a mystical trance of life became death, and death became life. When one door closed, the other door would open up. Shenzi''s comprehension of life and death skyrocketed to ridiculous heights. After his 450,000th death, Shenzi had this insane idea. Everything that he had experienced up till now. Still vastly different compared to those old perverts. Shenzi had come to realize everything in life is a Domain. Love, hate, sadness, killing, life, death, nature, space, time and so forth. Life and Death support each other just like Water and Fire. Shenzi rotates on his left side life and his right side death. One second Shenzi was thriving with a life force beyond what he should currently have, and in the next second if someone sensed him, he would be concluded as dead and non-existent. In the eyes of multiple experts, explaining life is in various forms such as reaching happiness, family, revenge, love, exploration, treasure, wealth, and so forth. Death on the other hand much harder to explain but all have come to agree. Your body may die yet if there is a treasure you used the most. For example a Sword Experts Sword, or Spear Expert, Sabre Expert and so on. The soul and life essence combine with their weapon, thus becoming a Life Relic. Thus death is also the gateway to second chances. Alternatively, in the infrequent event. One can become a sentient weapon, but with hundreds of thousands of years, they can eventually once again regain a physical body. Feeling the multitude of changes Shenzi is still not satisfied. Although he could very quickly form a dual Domain of Life and Death, with his lack of life and death fights, creating the Domain now would be equivalent to having a charger but no plugs. Shenzi''s concept of Life and Death is simple. With life, you have all of its beauty the elegance and the heartwarming sceneries, experiences and so forth. In death, you have the darkness, the dread, failure, hopelessness, and powerless. However, without embracing death and accepting it as a natural thing. You will die fighting it before you achieve your original lifelong goals. 700,000, 950,000 1,125,000, 1,475,200 With every death and life that he goes through, the hardest part to the second challenge of the Emperors Trial increases more and more. Each time you die the memories of that life pass on into your new life. Very quickly many of the candidates die, losing their sense of self and no longer knowing what their reason for life is. Some enter privileged and die due to being kept safe thus not having built up a foundation for Life and Death. Others die due to pride, lack of self-confidence and so forth. Some die from the Dao Rupture, losing their path or their conviction of Life and Death change and they die due to it. Chapter 43: Life And Death Domain Seed Shenzi watched hundreds of thousands of kingdoms fall, live many different lives. Going through a humongous change in his bearing, as well as deepening his Dao of Life and Death. With it long reaching the requirement for it to grasp the dual concept, fusing both of the Dao''s into one perfect Domain. Shenzi had fought with himself eternally hundreds of times. However, just as he was about going to make it his first domain, an old voice enters into his ears. "I usually do not help those. This time I will make an exception for you. Do not bother making the Life and Death Domain yet. Without intensive real life and death battles, even if you formed the domain. It would be like teaching a six-month-old baby algebra. Don''t waste your time instead you should enter the planet run by the Shura race. Enter their Arena and baptize yourself." "Fighting with them is genuinely like fighting against a Kamikaze unit. They have no fear for life and death, and their only goal is to slaughter their opponents. Once you go through this, the Life and Death Domain will no longer feel like it''s a plant without the needed water to grow." Nodding his head in approval to the words spoken to him. Shenzi in curiosity asks, "The Life and Death Domain is very strong, and I also feel like it has become apart of me. Although I have yet to form it completely, With the benefits it brought me and the path I walk upon, I do not want to lose it." "Kid you are thinking into it too much for your own good. You do not have to worry about losing the Domain. You have passed the third test, gaining the right to have it form into a Domain Seed. Every life and death experience you have will continuously improve it. With the Life and Death Dao, you can reach unimaginable heights." "You do not have much time left, another visitor from the demons is also going to be arriving soon to take the Emperors Trials. I will form your base and comprehension into a Life And Death Domain Seed. When it becomes time, you will know when it''s best to form your Domain." After the expert lost his interest in Shenzi with the expert''s approval, the foundation and comprehension formed into a half black and white seed of Life And Death Domain. Every thrum like a heartbeat, the seed releases smalls wisps of Life and Death energy nourishing Shenzi''s Spirit Power, his organs, bones, and meridians. After the fusion of the Life And Death Domain Seed. Whether the warning the expert gave Shenzi was in goodwill or not, a sense of crisis overcomes Shenzi. After going through the Life And Death Trials, although the gains were not like a fortuitous encounter granting a Divine Body. The complete transformation of one''s character is the most critical change. With a steady temperament that is unshakable, the future bottlenecks become easier by almost 50%.The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. After all the changes happen, Shenzi is swiftly kicked out as his soul returns to his body. Upon his souls return to his body, an overbearing presence of Life and Death envelops his body. Patches of flowers, grass, and small wildlife appeared and soon withered up. With the memories of various lives as a dynasties Emperor, or the Commander of a 100,000 strong army. Shenzi had picked up the Dao of Wither while becoming clear on how one''s mental state, and killing intent can kill those with weak-willed. As a unique opportunity, only a few can grasp. Unknown to Shenzi with him being human the expert who runs the Emperor Trials. Had favoured him by inserting a small seed of Immortality Spirit Force into Shenzi''s Life And Death Domain Seed. Upon reaching successful fruition of his Life And Death Domain, the sleeping Immortality Spirit Force in the seed will awaken. Germinating at tremendous speeds, while giving Shenzi a hint of what Immortality was considered to be to the past Immortals. Although it will not be enough to lead him on a path to true Immortality, just like the saying "food for thought." Precisely like this it subtly opens the door only half an inch, but the vast wonders and opportunities behind the door become up for grabs. After stretching his body out, Shenzi stands up before even getting the chance to react. Crimson had already wrapped him up in her soothing embrace. Even without having the internal view Shenzi can feel the rumbling feelings of his mom, hugging his mother tightly. Shenzi says, "Mom you do not have to worry. Your son has yet to bring your grandchildren and happiness to you. I am not going anywhere anytime soon." With relief washing over Crimson as one of the Fiend Immortals, her flooding emotions were quickly calmed down and brought back to being still. "Son It is an important step passing the Emperors Trials. Also gaining the Life And Death Domain Seed leads your future path to be vast and steady. Now it is the most crucial time, train like hell and make all your encounters payout in the end. Many die or lose their convictions before the foundation built up pays off. With your goals and the dream of saving Adria, you cannot by any means be one of the shortcut rookies with good future." Shenzi nods his head in agreement while speaking out "Mom It is a mother''s instinct to worry. However, you honestly do not have to worry so much. I have a promise to keep to my benefactors, that I haven''t paid back yet. Much more and of course the most important of them all, I want to be a proper father to Eril and Meril after all this is over." After walking away, Shenzi once again continues his training with Devastation. Unlike before the trials whenever he would clench his teeth in pain. After experiencing so many lives and deaths, the momentary pain from the training is wiped away. What is life without the pain it brings? Of course, they are dreadful but if all you do is cower away. Is living in trepidation of everything worth wasting the precious time you got? Three more hours pass after pushing Devastation to the peak of its first level. Shenzi''s madman like training comes to a grinding stop. A fierce battle intent radiates out of his body like the presence of a disaster level tsunami. Through the Life And Death Domain Seed, Shenzi''s connection is as tight as could be with the Domain Seed. It had alerted him of another one with the same presence of himself galaxies away. Shenzi was not the only one to successfully pass the Emperors Trials gaining the Domain Seed. Chapter 44: Breaking Through Devastations First Stage + Hiatus Thousands of hours pass broken down and then rebuilt back up, after training like a madman who lost all reason and awareness, with the conviction hardly seen in the ancient Immortals. The pain became non-existent, it had become like the limiter on one''s brain was removed. Hyperactive Simulation had reached a terrifying 450% With the appalling pressure from Devastation, then adding on the speed of his bodies collapse. What would have taken Shenzi four days, equaling up to 2,419,200 hours inside Crimson''s world, he surpassed the limitations of his mortal body. Doing so, Shenzi gained a tattoo one-third of a black star swallowing up all light and existence. Receiving the recognition of Devastation itself, while slowly waking up the long-lost Fiend Generation, that shook the galaxies long ago. Without taking a moments rest, Shenzi immediately proceeds to open the ''door'' to Devastations intermediate stage. Once again tasting what a real challenge is. Shenzi spends one hour to adjust to the changes in Devastation. After contemplating for a while, Shenzi walks over to Crimson. "Mom I passed my limits reaching the Intermediate stage of Devastation, I feel like now and after experiencing the Emperor''s Trial. Taking a peek into the Domain Tablet will benefit me greatly." Crimson reveals an uncommon sight of a smile. "One grand expert that taught me in my younger years once said. The young will continue to surpass the older generation. His words were not without merit. However, son developing a domain earlier doesn''t make you invincible, what is your rush to obtain a domain? You have plenty of time to train, and you''re already mountains above that expert whom you challenged."This tale has been unlawfully lifted from Royal Road. If you spot it on Amazon, please report it. Shenzi contemplates for a couple of seconds arriving at an appropriate answer. "I am not in a rush to achieve a Domain instead I feel like doing so will limit my development. Domains are a source of power beyond what you can exhibit at your 100%. Having it ahead of time will only make me rely on an external factor. While it will strengthen me many times, I will become dull if all I rely on is my Domain." "I achieved a particular insight, and I believe it is true. All you experience in life consider it as another Domain. Passion, Hate, Revenge, Slaughter, Destruction, Creation, all of them are forms of Domains. Experts only begin achieving Domains and fusing with them at the fifth stage, because they have yet to experience everything there is in life. The body is a Domain and the most important of all, and it holds the Soul. Viewing the Domain in this tablet is merely for research. So I can confirm if my vision is correct or not." After listening to her son''s explanation. Crimson is inwardly shocked with both freight and delight. Not only is her son''s insight beyond those pussy Immortals, but Shenzi had also already come up with a concept that would have broken through Immortalities chains. Crimson can''t help but mull over the past. If there had been an expert with her son''s vision of cultivation, would the demons have succeeded on their initial descent? Handing the tablet over to her son Crimson says, "Son the Dao is vast, and there is no limit to how far you can reach. When others have stopped at Immortality stages, there were those who had reached beyond becoming World Saints. What brings a halt to those in cultivating, is when they follow the current system. The system set-up is just like a manual, and it tells you all the essential parts, then it leaves you on your own to figure out the rest. Do not become one of the ''followers'' instead I hope to see you become of the surpasers."