Hui followed the reaper at a short distance, keeping an eye on her boots just in case. I won’t be stepped on again. I won’t allow it!
The reaper glanced back. “What are you standing back there for?”
“Ah? Don’t worry about it, don’t worry about it, Elder Sister!” Hui said, waving his hand with a smile. He watched her feet nervously.
The reaper sighed. “It was a momentary slip. There’s no need to be so worried.”
“No, no, no. I’ll follow...
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Back in the Underworld, Hui immediately staggered and pressed a hand to his forehead. “My… cultivation… Elder Sister, I need to rest.”
“Didn’t you resolve that?” the reaper asked, giving him a dead look.
“Ah! The sequelae! It hurts!” Hui cried out, crumpling in on himself.
The reaper took a deep breath. “Fine. You did a good job with your first reaping, so I’ll overlook your bad acting.”
“Elder Sister, bad acting? I’m injured, I’m earnestl...
2023-03-15 15:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Hui and the reaper floated in a large practice hall. Unlike the hall he’d seen from outside, darkness clung to this one. Only a few faint lanterns bobbed near the wall, leaving the exposed rafters in darkness. A single cultivator dressed in dark robes stood at the far end. She flicked her bright blue nails, and the blue-flame-cloaked sword yanked itself from the target near Hui and the reaper and flew back to her hand.
Hui’s eyes widened. Ah! It’s Elder Sister Fei Guren! Wait,...
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Hui stepped out into a storm. Lightning cracked overhead, thunder rumbling after it. Fierce rain thrashed him from every direction. Underfoot, soft mud and stone mixed together, while thick moss and lichens crawled over trees and boulders alike. A mountain loomed nearby, blocking out the sky and towering over them. Despite the peak’s closeness, it did nothing to protect Hui and the reaper from the rain.
He raised a hand to shield his eyes, only for the rain to pass directly through hi...
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Hui frowned to himself, thinking as he followed the reaper back. Protecting the Heavenly Dao… I don’t really want to do that. That isn’t my Dao. I respect that the reaper and Zhu Diyu want to protect it, but I have a different Dao. My Dao… my Dao is…
The reaper thumped his shoulder. “What did I tell you? Don’t try to have an enlightenment while you’re in this state. Focus on recovering.”
“Ah… Elder Sister is right,” Hui said.
As they walked, ...
2023-03-12 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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They walked and walked. As they walked, the light slowly grew brighter, and the cave fell away. The Underworld and the mortal realm overlaid one another, while the mortal realm slowly faded through. Hui stared around, his eyes wide. Is the Underworld superimposed on the mortal realm? Is that why Elder Sister Reaper can appear wherever I am, at any moment?
But… no. If it was only superimposed, we’d have to go to a certain part of the Underworld to step through to the equ...
2023-03-11 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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A low, round building stood before them. The reaper looked at Hui. “There aren’t many weapons inside. Go inside and—”
“And pick my fated weapon?” Hui asked, excited. This is it! The moment when the hero chooses his constant companion, his weapon that sits at his side for the rest of the journey! The moment—
“I was going to say ‘take whatever looks good to you,’” the reaper said, giving him a look. “There’s nothing special in there. Just a few dus...
2023-03-10 17:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Following after the reaper, Hui looked around. The Underworld stretched all around them, an enormous dark cave filled with souls. Some wandered aimlessly through the air or ran along the ground, as if searching for something. A few drifted, unable to move themselves. One or two flickered, fluttering at the edges as if broken.
“Elder Sister, what are these?” Hui asked. This doesn’t seem to be punishment or Nirvana, so… what are these souls doing?
“These are souls...
2023-03-09 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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The reaper set off, then paused and glanced back. “Stick close. I have the authority to fly across the Sanzu, but you don’t. If you get too far from me, you’ll fall into its waters, and I’ll have to fish you out again. Don’t cause any more extra work for me!”
Hui nodded. “Many apologies for all the overtime small cultivator might have caused for Elder Sister.”
She snorted. “As if that’s enough to compensate for the years I’ve had to keep an eye on you. You’...
2023-03-08 17:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Hui plunged into water.
Down, down. Icy currents swirled around him. The water choked him. He desperately sucked in a breath, but he could only find water, not air. His lungs filled. His chest plumped. And still he sank. Not dead, not alive, falling deeper and deeper into the freezing water. His hands numbed. His chest ached. He clawed at his neck, to no avail. There was no air, only water. Water everywhere, sinking into every crack, freezing him to the core.
Wait. I’m a cul...
2023-03-07 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Deep in a dark cave, a thousand golden steles pointed toward the sky. Dust hung heavy over their surfaces. The air hung perfectly still, stagnant with a thousand year’s worth of nothing.
The darkness stirred. A faint wind blew.
The smallest spark of light appeared in one of the steles. From the depths of the inscription, a thin line of gold light beamed out. The light grew brighter and brighter, filling the inscription. The light spilled out, crawling over the entire stele.
<...
2023-02-28 15:59:01 +0000 UTC
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The return home from All-Heavens was full of rejoicing and jubilation. That night, when Starbound Sect settled in its home peaks once more, all the disciples gathered for a great feast atop Starbound Peak. Red lanterns danced overhead, floating on the wind. Far above them, colorful displays of magical techniques lit up the sky. An enormous dragon unwound itself between the stars, while a phoenix in all red winged from cloud to cloud.
At a remote spit of land sticking out from the side o...
2023-02-27 17:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Gui Delun looked down. Tang Fei stepped back, inadvertently drawing the sword out of him. They both stared at the bloodsoaked metal.
“I—” Tang Fei stuttered. She looked at Gui Delun, then at the sword, then at Hui.
Hui backed away. He bowed apologetically and shook his head.
Gui Delun clawed at Tang Fei. He caught her by the neck and drew her in, pressing her forehead against his. He took a ragged breath, his whole body trembling.
Hui quietly watched him with his...
2023-02-26 17:59:00 +0000 UTC
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Hui flicked his wrist. “Take this!”
Gui Delun looked at him. Hui looked at Gui Delun. Nothing happened.
Eh. Is it too soon? Hui wondered, licking his lips nervously.
“Was that… an attack?” Gui Delun asked slowly.
“Eh, no. I simply had to stretch my arm,” Hui said, grabbing his hand with his other hand and pulling gently. “Wrist stretches are important, Senior.”
Zhang Minyan squinted at him. “What are you doing?”
Hui backed awa...
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“Wait.”
Hui turned.
Tang Fei stood behind him, her fists clenched and eyes glittering. “Let me.”
“Tang Fei, you’re only—”
“I don’t care how low my realm is. I want to land a blow on him, if it’s the last thing I do,” Tang Fei spat through clenched teeth.
“Elder Sister, don’t throw your life away! Wait, wait. After I knock him down a few pegs, then it’s time to punch him to your heart’s content,” Hui begged her.
“...
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Moments ago
As his consciousness faded, Hui frowned. I feel like… I’m forgetting something…
Ah, that’s right. Give in. I should just… give in.
Force pulled at Hui. He resisted weakly, clinging to Gui Delun’s qi passages. A tearing sound echoed through his mind, and he was ripped in two. Part of him travelled outside, to Han Qin, while a part of him clung to Gui Delun.
Life qi burned through him. The last of Hui’s qi cons...
2023-02-23 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hui poured death qi into the barrier, filling it from top to bottom. Death ducks swirled inside the barrier, flapping up against the walls.
Han Qin fell back. Gui Delun stepped forward. Gold light formed a halo around him, protecting him from the death ducks. “Your attack is meaningless.”
Without a physical link to him, I can’t pour death qi directly into Gui Delun, and naturally, as an exorcist, Gui Delun has counters for death qi. That isn’t going to work. Let’s tr...
2023-02-22 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hui sat there, meditating. His brow furrowed in focus, hands clenched on his robes. Come on. I only have a few moments. Think!
Death qi and life qi. Killing and forcibly growing cells. No one in this world should have a defense against an attack like this. If I can figure it out, then…!
Across from him, power continued to build on Han Qin’s sword. Gui Delun smashed through a second barrier, then paused, stepping back to give Han Qin room to work. “They’re...
2023-02-21 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Hui took a deep breath. Another piece of me, gone. There isn’t much left. Already, I can sense myself growing thin.
Still, I refuse to leave without Gui Delun. If I’m going to hell, I’m taking him with me!
Drawing his sword, Gui Delun charged at Hui. Hui surged his qi and slapped a talisman upward. A bolt of lightning forced his arm back, shivering up his arm. He fell back, gripping his arm. Startled, he looked at Hui.
“Haa, Senior, don’t ask. You...
2023-02-20 15:59:00 +0000 UTC
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Zhubi hissed, undulating in the air. He watched the huge snake, not intimidated.
The huge snake looked down at Zhubi, a dismissive light in its eyes. It let out a low roar. Heat radiated from it, boiling in waves from its jaws. Huge fangs glowed, outlined in brilliant flames.
Zhubi trembled. His eyes flickered, and his head lowered.
“That’s right. Cower!” Gui Delun laughed.
The huge snake roared louder yet.
Shaking so hard his scales clattered together, Zhu...
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Hui arrived to a melee. Cultivators battled in every which direction. Qi sizzled on the air, alive from the fight. Higher realm cultivators launched massive magical attacks in the sky, while lower-realm ones fought with swords and artifacts below. The forces appeared evenly matched, to a certain extent. Gui Delun’s forces slowly pushed back Hui’s, greater in cultivation, if not number.
The rot spider screeched and darted about, spinning a web between two peaks. Already, cultivators ...
2023-02-18 15:59:01 +0000 UTC
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Gui Delun scowled at Fen Long. “And who are you meant to be?”
“Is it so long that you’ve forgotten your Patriarch?” Fen Long asked. He spoke in an even tone, but his voice carried throughout the entire sect.
From her peak, Zhang Minyan shot up, flying to Fen Long’s side. “Patriarch! We’ve waited for you.”
Whispers shot through Gui Delun’s army, the disciples glancing at Fen Long. Healer frowned, somewhat taken aback by this response. Shouldn’t they ...
2023-02-17 15:59:00 +0000 UTC
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Slight motion to the left caught Healer’s eye. He turned.
Song Wei stood beside him, gritting his teeth, his sword bared at the sky.
“Song Wei! Don’t be foolish. Run!” Healer shouted. What on earth are you thinking? You can’t fight this! I can’t fight this! I’m only standing here because I’m a clone, dammit!
“I won’t leave Master behind,” Song Wei said firmly.
Where did this filial disciple come from? All I remember is the black-lotus...
2023-02-16 16:00:03 +0000 UTC
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Gui Delun’s eyes stopped on Hui. A low sigh escaped him. “I should have known. Your ‘love’ for my daughter was only political maneuvering, wasn’t it. Did you ever love my daughter, Xie Hao?”
“No!” Hui declared fiercely. That’s Bai Jingwen’s job, not mine!
“A loveless, faithless man. Is this who you choose to follow?” Gui Delun asked, shaking his head in disappointment.
Hui opened his mouth to retort, but before he could, a sword light shot to...
2023-02-15 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Healer flew to Sectgoer’s peak, Ying Lin at his side. Stopping in midair, he called, “Those who owe me a debt, come to my side!”
From all over the peak, beams of sword light shot to Hui’s side. Looking at the gathered cultivators, Hui crossed his arms. “I’m taking down Gui Delun. Who’s with me?”
The cultivators flinched away as one. A few glanced at one another, uncertain. “Er, openly?” one asked, nervous.
“There will be help. It isn’t only us. Ah, th...
2023-02-14 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Starbound Sect is revived. Li Xiang is on her way. Fang Hua is ready to attack at a moment’s notice. The rot spider is on Zhubi’s peak, and with Starbound Sect attacking, Senior Wolf has no excuse to stay home. Fen Long and Chen Wuya are released and ready to fight on our side. Rogue is still in the hidden realm in Zhang Minyan’s peak, ready to set off that pill furnace at a moment’s notice… ah, though we should protect mini-Senior Zhang Minyan from the blast. She’s likely to ...
2023-02-13 16:00:02 +0000 UTC
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Ying Lin burst into Hui’s gardens alongside Tang Fei, beaming bright. “Master! I’m here.”
“Good, good. And Tang Fei? Wonderful,” Hui said, nodding.
Tang Fei regarded him suspiciously. “Have you heard of me?”
“Er… that is, yes,” Hui said. I don’t have time to explain everything. I only have time to accomplish what I called her here to do! “Tang Fei, I can heal your hand.”
Tang Fei blinked. She put a hand over the prosthetic. “Even ...
2023-02-12 17:55:14 +0000 UTC
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Hui threw himself into the spell. He connected to the network of the spell formation, spreading his consciousness into the net. No longer did he stand atop Unrivaled Peak. Instead, he floated far above it, suspended in the filaments of the spell formation. Travelling along them, he reached down to the bottom, where rot qi suffused every single body lying on the ground. The souls hung in the balance, hovering slightly above their bodies, still unable to reconnect.
Now!
Lif...
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On the other end, Peak Lord jolted upright. He shook his head at the enormous wolf. “Later, Senior Wolf. But trust me! She’s waiting for you. She’s never forgotten you. She desperately loves you, and she’s been looking for you every moment since you left!”
Senior Wolf lowered his head warily, but stepped aside to let Hui pass.
Hui sprinted up the mountain. Qi swelled up in his breast, already on the verge of bursting. As he reached the mountain peak, he spread his arms w...
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