Why Aren't You Following the Script? / Judgment Day for the Traitors

Dragon Fights in the Wild, their blood a dark yellow...

At this moment, Kevin finally understood what this so-called "dragon blood" really was!

The essence of the Earth Qi accumulated over ten thousand years by the Kunlun Ancestral Dragon Vein! In other words, it is actually a high-purity Planetary Great Source!

This stuff is a thousand times purer than the Mako Energy extracted by Schrodinger Company! It's the foundation of the Earth's creative power!

The Four Islands of Japan were submerged and drowned by fish due to abnormal geological activity. This small incident illustrates the importance of the power of geological forces.

No wonder Canghai City was targeted by the Ancient Titans, the guardians of the earth, who vowed to purify the place.

So you bunch of bastards drained all the essence of the earth's veins near Canghai City! Without the support of the Planetary Great Source, that place will become a dead land sooner or later!

Moreover, judging from their age and the details of their conversation, this is probably not the first time they have done such a despicable thing.

To harm the world for the benefit of one person, you really are Fu Hua's good disciples!

Wait a minute, could the Tai Xu Incident back then be related to these things?

Kevin's eyes narrowed, his face darkened, and he became more agitated than ever before, causing the Judgment Angel, who controlled anger and thunder, to tear through space and reveal himself.

At that moment, as the two were moving the jade talisman sword and inserting it deeper to facilitate the "collection of dragon blood," a sense of alarm suddenly arose in their minds.

However, the overwhelming spatial power surrounding them made them unable to move an inch, even with their blood vessels bursting and muscles shattered, like puppets sealed in cement. They could only watch helplessly as the blazing sword light magnified inch by inch in their pupils.

P. S.: Any novel suggestions for handling the Tai Xu Seven Swords?

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Chapter 771, Section 806: Why Aren't You Playing by the Rules?

Turning back to the mid-15th century, although the Great Ming Dynasty faced external Tumu Crisis and internal power struggles between Emperors Yingzong and Daizong, its power remained at its zenith.

However, due to the precedent of Emperor Yingzong's northern exile and subsequent defeat and capture by the Wala, the Ming Empire's military preparedness gradually weakened, and its control over the northern grasslands declined day by day.

But as the saying goes, what goes around comes around, Great Ming Dynasty soon faced a fierce onslaught from Western civilization.

In 1475, the European nations, rising to prominence during the Renaissance, dispatched Valkyrie armies under the leadership of the three Schicksal families to march into the Central Plains in order to spread the glory of God to the mysterious East.

The initial battle on the frontier ended in a crushing defeat, but the Immortal Vermillion Bird appeared out of nowhere upon hearing the news and single-handedly defeated the Valkyrie army that had swept across Eurasia. When the news of the victory arrived, the whole country rejoiced.

At this time, Mount Tai Xu.

Seven men and women in tight-fitting clothes stood on either side of the Sword Dancing Ground with reverence, but when they sensed the sudden surge of sword energy in the sea of clouds and mist, they bowed their heads and shouted in unison.

"Disciple respectfully welcomes Master's celestial arrival!"

As the dark golden sword light split and fell to the ground, the Immortal Vermillion Bird, dressed in a traditional Chinese ink-wash robe and with her black hair tied up with a pine hairpin, stepped out indifferently from the light curtain.

"Master, you are truly awe-inspiring! With your own strength, you have single-handedly resisted the mighty army of the Western barbarians and protected the destiny of our Great Ming Dynasty!"

"Now, Kipchak Steppe has spread throughout the land. His Majesty has personally ordered over a hundred court painters to create Painting of Immortal Vermillion Bird Breaking the Formation,' which has been bestowed upon me Mount Tai Xu..."

The eldest disciple, Lin Zhaoyu, respectfully presented the scroll, his tone impassioned, expressing his pride.

The Immortal Vermillion Bird stepped forward, her delicate hand lightly waving. She glanced at the scroll with her phoenix eyes, nodded slightly to show her understanding, and her beautiful face, indifferent and detached from worldly affairs, showed no change in emotion.

Compared to the scenes of praise and celebration, Fu Hua's gaze seemed to linger on Lin Zhaoyu for longer.

"You... are getting old..."

Amidst the gentle whispers, Fu Hua's delicate hand stroked Lin Zhaoyu's head. The few striking tufts of white hair among her disciple's dark hair seemed to evoke a strange feeling in her.

The other six junior disciples, seeing that their Eldest Senior Sister was now enjoying exclusive favor and being questioned by her master after his triumphant return, immediately showed envy in their eyes.

Since the founding of the Mount Tai Xu sect, everyone has become disciples of Immortal Vermillion Bird. Some have spent twenty or thirty years, while others have spent more than ten years together. They have long since come to know their master's aloof nature.

Being able to exchange a single word with her throughout the year is a rare and precious moment of closeness.

Now it seems that Lin Zhaoyu, the Eldest Senior Sister who has worked so hard in everything, is finally able to get her wish and learn the supreme Dharma.

It should be noted that those who were chosen by Immortal Vermillion Bird to join her sect were all exceptionally talented individuals. They had given up fine clothes and delicacies, as well as fame in the martial arts world, and had devoted themselves to guarding Mount Tai Xu for decades, all of whom shared the same desire.

Transform from mortal to immortal, and live forever!

All the troubles of the world can't compare to the allure of becoming an immortal.

"Serving my master is a joyous and willing duty! I would gladly die for it!"

Lin Zhaoyu's eyes were moist, and every word came from the bottom of her heart.

In 1446, Immortal Vermillion Bird rushed to the Tomb of the Warlord and thwarted the Remnants of Jiuyou's plot to resurrect the Judgment-class Honkai Beast Chiyou. She survived the evil ritual and brought her up the mountain.

Since then, Lin Zhaoyu, who lost her parents at the age of six in the Nine Netherworld Evil Sacrifice, has followed Immortal Vermillion Bird for nearly 30 years. She has long regarded her master as her spiritual faith and mother.

As long as Master remembers these sacrifices, then it's all been worthwhile.

"Let's go down the mountain..."

However, the indifferent response after a brief pause left Lin Zhaoyu, who had been filled with gratitude and anticipation, stiff and incredulous.

"Master, are you sending me away? But what wrong have I done? I beg you to enlighten me."

Fu Hua responded without the slightest hesitation.

"That's right..."

"Then why send your disciples down the mountain?"

"You're old, your energy and blood are depleted, and your Tai Xu Sword Qi can no longer improve. You'll die sooner or later, so there's no point in keeping you alive..."

Lin Zhaoyu, who had been clinging to a sliver of hope, was struck dumb by these words. She bit her lower lip until it bled, prostrated herself on the ground, and clung to her master's leg, pleading with some resentment.

"I humbly request my Master to bestow upon me the wondrous Dharma, so that I may be liberated from the suffering of birth, old age, sickness, and death. I, Chaoyu, am willing to serve you faithfully and always be by your side."

That's your problem, it has nothing to do with me.

However, the Immortal Vermillion Bird's aura rippled outwards, repelling Lin Zhaoyu who had tried to approach her several times. Then, without looking back, she walked towards the quiet room where the earth veins were located.

Everyone was stunned, and no one even had the heart to comfort the distraught Lin Zhaoyu.

They never expected their master to be so heartless, possessing the secret to immortality yet turning away the aging Lin Zhaoyu.

If even her first disciple, whom she raised with her own hands, could not receive her master's true teachings, how could they, the later disciples, possibly enjoy such an honor?

Originally, everyone thought they could focus on cultivating in seclusion and then seek the opportunity to become immortals, but even those who were absolutely certain of success began to panic.

Driven by a mix of hope and resentment, they spent the following year subtly trying to glean the secret of immortality from their master.

However, no matter how hard they tried, how clever they were, or how desperately they begged, all they received in return was the Master's repeated indifference.

Yes, she is a celestial being, and we are mortals. She is forever high above, untouched by worldly concerns, and never inquires about the desires of her disciples.

As the disciples' minds were unsettled by this incident, Immortal Vermillion Bird, who needed to go into seclusion for quiet cultivation, ruthlessly drove them out to experience the mortal world, seemingly intending to let them fend for themselves.

But amidst the chaos of the world, the intense suffering of the five aggregates, and the convergence of the eight kinds of pain, their mindset underwent a dramatic transformation in just one year.

As Lin Zhaoyu looked at herself in the mirror, wrinkles gradually appeared and gray hair increased little by little. Her fear of aging grew day by day, and whenever she thought of her eternally youthful master, resentment grew uncontrollably in her heart.

Why did you have to leave me at the height of your glory? Why can you live forever while I must suffer such torment? Master, how cruel you are...

Su Mei's desire to surpass the arrogance of the Immortal Vermillion Bird is equally simple yet difficult to achieve. Unable to attain it, she becomes increasingly obsessive and eccentric.

As for the two Miao beauties, the younger sister, Jiang Wanru, had her hands wrapped in bandages, corroded by the Honkai energy. As her Tai Xu Sword Qi improved, the corrosion only intensified, and she suffered from pain every day, enduring unbearable suffering.

However, even when her younger sister was on the verge of death, and the older sister Jiang Wanxi knelt in front of the Jingshi door for three days and three nights with Jiang Wanru in her arms, their master did not appear. From then on, resentment took deep root.

Furthermore, the Old Five Ling Shuang's obsession with the Dao and the ultimate, the Old Six Ma Yanqing's desire for power and immortality, Old Seven Qin Suyin's suffering from the shattering of her sword heart due to the tribulation of love—each of them directed their anger at that ruthless master.

As resentment festered, certain discoveries made by the group forged it into the most vicious thorn.

Chapter 772, Section 807: The End of the Traitors

Driven by their shared desires, the disciples bound themselves together, verifying each other's observations and consulting ancient texts. They were determined to find the secret to the Immortal Vermillion Bird's immortality before they themselves passed away.

As the investigation deepened, the seven disciples, who had ulterior motives, were shocked to discover that their master had been cultivating in seclusion within the Ancestral Vein for many years, expending great effort to maintain the balance of the Earth Qi across the nine provinces.

As one of the main peaks of the Kunlun Secret Realm, Mount Tai Xu is connected to the earth's veins. The [Dragon Blood] nurtured within it can grant one access to the wonders of heaven and earth, making it easy to break through bottlenecks.

Although the seven sword masters occasionally came into contact with the earth's veins, they mostly absorbed some of the leaked Earth Qi and benefited greatly from it. They never had the chance to try the most precious dragon blood.

However, judging from the results of her master Fu Hua's years of cultivation in the Earth Vein Meditation Chamber, her eternal youth is mostly due to the [Dragon Blood].

But their greatest discovery was about the existence of the Heavenly Realm: within the Ancestral Vein, the Gate of the Heavenly Realm, a gateway to the Immortal Realm, was sealed and suppressed.

It turns out that the legend of the Heavenly Ladder in Kunlun is actually true!

Haha, you've blocked the path to ascension for everyone in the world, while you enjoy the blessings of immortality all to yourself. Master, you're the most selfish one!

Becoming an immortal? Master, you deserve this position, so why can't we?

Therefore, for the sake of your disciples' future, and so that everyone in the Nine Provinces of China can attain enlightenment, it's time for you, Master, to step aside.

After struggling in the mortal world, the people, their minds twisted with resentment and bitterness, began to plot and conspire to fight for their bright futures.

Human desires are insatiable, and people are always adept at blaming different groups for their mistakes.

The seven once respectful disciples, having failed to obtain what they desired, finally bared their fangs at their master who had taught and nurtured them.

In 1476, the seven sword masters infiltrated the Earth Vein Meditation Chamber and launched a surprise attack from all sides, instantly killing their master.

Lin Zhaoyu's sword pierced Fu Hua's skull, using trust as a foundation to severely injure her first; then Su Mei's sword struck directly at her heart and lungs...

The Miao sisters attacked from both sides, severing the meridians in his hands; Ling Shuang's sword shattered his dantian...

Ma Yanqing swung his sword downwards, severing his right ankle; Qin Suyin's sword shredded the rest of his internal organs...

Afterwards, Ma Yanqing was in charge of setting the fire. At that time, golden light shot into the sky from the mountaintop, illuminating the area for miles around.

On that day, Vermillion Bird disappeared without a trace, and his seven disciples scattered. None of them answered the question about their master's whereabouts. Ascension to Immortality it that Vermillion Bird had achieved perfect cultivation and ascended to immortality.

In reality, despite bearing the heinous crime of murdering their master, the outcome they received was far from satisfactory.

Opening the [Gate of the Heavenly Realm] requires a specific secret, and everyone was at a loss for what to do. In order to temporarily avoid the turmoil, the seven sword masters descended the mountain in batches.

After the world stopped paying attention to the whereabouts of Immortal Vermillion Bird, the seven returned to Mount Tai Xu to find other ways to open the Gate of the Heavenly Realm.

Ultimately, these exceptionally talented disciples of the Taixu Sect spent decades discovering the secret to opening the Heavenly Gate.

That is, by draining the power of the earth's veins, the seal on the Gate of the Heavenly Realm is broken.

The seven, already driven mad, decided to go all the way and severed the earth's veins to extract dragon blood, showing no regard for the resulting carnage.

Heaven and earth are ruthless; what's wrong with letting some ordinary people die to help us attain enlightenment?

As long as we ascend to heaven, we will surely bless all people and do even better than our Master! The sacrifices of these people will not have been in vain.

The seven individuals shamelessly hypnotized themselves, claiming that after disappearing from the martial world, they would work day and night to extract the power of the Ancestral Vein.

As a result, the vital energy of the Nine Provinces gradually weakened, causing endless harm. The Great Ming Dynasty's national strength declined day by day, and it even suffered the ravages of the Little Ice Age in its later years.

But after selling out their verbal conscience, the seven sword masters finally knocked on the gate to the Heavenly Realm.

On the day the spatial passage was formed, colorful Kunlun celestial light shone down from the clouds.

The surging energy completely transformed the physiques of the seven sword masters, truly guiding them to the legendary immortal realm— the Lieyang Star.

However, fate played a cruel trick on them. It wasn't until they had struggled for many years at the bottom of the Tiandao Palace that they understood the purpose of Immortal Vermillion Bird closing the Gate of the Heavenly Realm.

During the Han and Tang dynasties, news of the Gate of the Heavenly Realm leaked out, and countless Qi cultivators wanted to ascend to Mount Tai Xu and ascend to the immortal realm.

Therefore, after defeating the Qi Cultivator's siege, Immortal Vermillion Bird chose to completely seal the [Heavenly Ladder] leading to the Tiandao Palace, and guarded against the divine generals of Lieyang Star making a comeback.

In fact, even though they constantly resisted and smeared their master, after experiencing a series of unpleasant events in the Heavenly Realm, they had to admit that the Immortal Vermillion Bird was indeed worthy of the Nine Provinces.

But the consequences had already been borne. The Tai Xu Seven Swords remained tight-lipped about their act of murdering their master, and dared not even mention Fu Hua's name.

After all, in the Tiandao Palace, they not only had to guard against the infighting and retaliation among the Qi cultivators, but also had to be wary of the Lieyang Star's questioning about the identities of the Ascended.

Because, who could have imagined that their heartless master was actually the adopted daughter of the "Emperor Yan" of the Tiandao Palace, who had taken her in a thousand years ago and named her "Jingwei"?

Moreover, Dihong Kun, whose lineage had ended, genuinely groomed this "adopted daughter" as his successor.

If it weren't for the betrayal of this daughter of the Emperor Yan, the Lieyang Star would have already taken control of the Nine Provinces. Her disciples would have naturally risen to prominence, so why would they need to depend on others?

Why do you pretend to be so aloof, Master?

For a century, Ma Yanqing had been forced to live a life of humility and resentment. Whenever he thought of this, he felt a deep resentment.

However, after a century of operation and the benefits of consuming large amounts of [Dragon Blood], the Tai Xu Seven Swords gradually gained a foothold.