Damn it! Let's smash the darkness together!-Chapter 543 - 144: This Heaven is Unjust (Seeking Monthly Votes)

"To prevent your escape, you were adorned with thousand-pound handcuffs and shackles, confined within an iron cell made of fine steel, and delivered to your ultimate destination, the highest peak in the far north of Daqian."

"Perhaps knowing you could not escape, or perhaps saddened by the death of 3308 beauties from the harem, you became silent and reticent."

"The three-day journey passed in a blink of an eye, and you successfully reached the Daqian Ancestral Land at Zhong Mountain."

"Zhong Mountain was imposing and perilous, with most of the soldiers able to go no further than Dragon-breaking Cliff."

"Dragon-breaking Cliff was extremely treacherous, with a long iron chain spanning hundreds of meters between two cliffs. It is rumored that the first Emperor of Daqian was once forced to this cliff by enemies, and this very chain prevented their pursuit."

"However, this time it seemed you weren’t so lucky, your ancestors’ glory seemed destined to end with you."

"They brought you up to the Ancestor Dragon Platform, where, according to Iron Gall Divine Marquis Zhu Wushi’s orders, you were submerged in water for three days, baked with fire for three days, blasted by wind for three days, and finally exposed to harsh sun for three days. After this torment, even your battle-hardened body was barely alive, inching closer to death."

"At that moment, the sky changed color, with the sun above rolling as if it was falling into the human realm. The surrounding halo transformed as if the gates of heaven were opening, with countless eyes watching everything."

"The time has come, Little Emperor, you are to ascend to heaven now!" The rebels brought forth the Dragon Beheading Chopper to behead you publicly."

"However, just at that moment, something unexpected happened!"

"Suddenly, Zhu Wushi, who had been standing behind you silently ever since entering Zhong Mountain, struck, his palm piercing through your chest, the current Emperor."

"With that, Zhu Wu’s essence dissipated, dying with his eyes wide open."

"The crowd was shocked."

"Zhu Wushi, what have you done?"

"Without the Little Emperor, how can we seize the fate of Daqian!"

"Zhang San and Li Si stared wide-eyed at Zhu Wushi, furious."

"Zhu Wushi simply smiled faintly: "It’s simple, I shall become the Emperor."

"After speaking, he no longer concealed his true self, and as he showed his true face, it was shockingly you, Zhu Wu!"

""What? What’s happening?"

""Who exactly are you?"

""You’re Zhu Wu?"

""Then who is this Emperor Wu?"

"Your actions stunned the other eight rebel kings. It turned out you had already swapped identities with Zhu Wushi long ago. Zhu Wushi was you, and the ’Zhu Wu’ kneeling and beaten to death was in fact Zhu Wushi!"

"Faced with the rebels’ questions, you laughed loudly, ’Just watch.’ Then, flinging your sleeve, you swiftly beheaded Zhu Wushi."

"In that instant, a faint dragon roar sounded, and a thin dragon shadow flew from Zhu Wushi’s remains, soaring into the sky and melting into the clouds."

"Suddenly, thunder roared, and dragons roared continuously. Above, the sun was surrounded by six dragons of various forms, displaying a strange phenomenon; unnoticed by anyone, an unusual noise also emerged behind you, as your destiny was taking effect: Six Dragons Returning to the Sun!"

"Six dragons in the sky, six on the earth, large and small, each mirroring the other, subtly opposing each other."

"The six dragons in the sky merged into the corona, the sunlight growing fiercer, seemingly forming a final True Dragon! It extended a head, covering the skies; exhaled a breath, flattening hundred thousand miles of mountains and rivers; its gaze swept across the land, carrying an unparalleled arrogance and pride. It was overlooking the earth, seemingly choosing a lucky one to be the next True Dragon Emperor!"

"This terrifying scene silenced everyone, even the proud remaining eight rebel kings trembled and prostrated themselves before it."

"Indeed, it’s as expected..." Only you, the creator of all this, your eyes shining with strange colors, felt no surprise. You had known all along that you weren’t truly from the Daqian Royal Bloodline. It was Zhu Wushi who carried the authentic Daqian lineage. You were the sixth generation Daqian Emperor, but the True Dragon destiny wasn’t truly yours, but belonged to Zhu Wushi."

"Now with Zhu Wushi dead, returning to the heavens, the Central Plains would be reshuffled, and you, the one who ended an era with your own hands, were naturally the most likely to be chosen."

"The majestic huge dragon head lowered, noticing you, the ant still standing, seemingly interested. Its will, crossing the vast distance, entered your ears, and in a daze, you seemed to hear it say: "Kneel to serve the heavens, and you will be blessed with great fortune!"

"Indeed, you are the chosen one, so this was also part of your plan?"

"Under the gaze of the True Dragon representing Heavenly Dao, you merely needed to kneel to receive the decree to obtain everything you desire."

"The other eight kings vaguely perceived all that was happening; they were both jealous and envious of you, but with the True Dragon before them, none dared object, only to submit."

"Just then, you softly smiled: "It’s a pity... I’m too stiff-backed to kneel. I can do anything, but I cannot kneel! Neither can you, stand up, no kneeling!"

"Suddenly, you drew your long sword, your momentum soaring to its peak, your powerful force lifting all eight kneeling kings."

"The warlords were startled, only to see you sigh deeply and chant,"

"From early years I knew life’s hardships, yet I promised light to grace the mortal plane."

"Five years of flood, three years of drought, the common folk’s suffering was neglected."

"Countless lost souls spur the horses fast, with sword in hand, alone I reached the mountain’s peak."

"Today, my sword points to the dark abyss, I’ll slay the dragon, sever fate, and even cleave the heavens!"

"My lords, these heavens are unjust, I wish to strike against them!"

"Oh, you’ve actually uncovered another secret of fate! You are a descendent of the Yellow Heavens, but now the Heavenly Dao is the Azure Heavens, so since you ascended, you’ve been dogged by misfortune, because the earth and sky are repulsing you! They want to subdue you!"

At this point, between submission and rebellion, you chose the method with the most barrages, you decided to defy the heavens directly.

You transformed into a rainbow, piercing through the skies, clashing with that Heavenly Dao True Dragon, throwing this world into utter chaos, volcanoes erupting, meteors falling, the earth turning pale, as if mourning and raging against your immense defiance.

The other eight kings looked at each other, stunned for dozens of seconds, until they saw in the sky above, a broken sword descending, saw you tattered like ragged cloth, saw the golden blood and the severed half of a dragon’s tail.

"Damn it, what dog days are these under the Azure Heavens?"

"Today, I too will rebel against these heavens! The nature of a hegemon!"

They suddenly realized, they were shaken by your actions, they were struck to the core by your words.

Amidst roaring cries, the eight kings suddenly received a surge of fortune from the Human Clan, unleashing strength far beyond their limits, ascending the heavenly path, marching in song, their fingers obscuring the heavens.

You battled to the edges of the universe, fighting until even the Great Dao was nearly obliterated, ultimately the Azure Heavens were slaughtered by you, breaking the Dao and with one sword in the northern clouds clearing everything!

You and the other eight kings all perished in this heavenly ascent, leaving behind a complete "Human Immortal Bone," scattered across the mortal realm.

Had you submitted to the Azure Heavens, perhaps you could have altered your destiny, becoming a true True Dragon Emperor, but life is like a game of chess, irrevocable once the piece is placed, and death was also your choice.

After your death, bonfires were raised everywhere in the human world, with Taoists proclaiming, "The Azure Heavens are dead, the Yellow Heavens shall rise," under this vast land, who shall dominate now?

...

Phew!

"Finally over~"

"Eh, I was just trying it out, didn’t expect to actually perish together with the legendary Heavenly Dao? The Combat Power in this world is unscientifically high, I didn’t even realize I was that powerful..."

"Human Immortal Bone? That seems like something from a Martial Artist’s path? Could it be the name of the fifth tier?"

"What’s with the Tai Chu Scroll this time, creating such drama, all bizarre~"

Xu Shu shook his head, coming out of his dazed state, and returned to reality.

A moment ago, he was in the throes of battling the heavens, enjoying every moment, and now he was back in reality, in the grittiest and oddly smelling public restroom.

The stark contrast created a profound sense of emptiness.

Fortunately, Xu Shu was used to these "simulation aftereffects," so he quickly shook off his feelings, tossing them aside.

This legend baffled him.

He felt like he was in a haze, aside from his youthful days spent in the palace training in archery and martial arts with various palace maidens, mostly his memories were murky, seldom fully lucid, his later years unknown.

And concerning the Nine Dragons seizing the emperor afterward, that felt odd too.

When did I switch identities with Zhu Wushi?

I don’t remember doing that...

"This instance, truly puzzling, shrouded in mist, well, never mind, let’s see the rewards then!"

Xu Shu was innately optimistic and proactive; if something didn’t make sense, he wouldn’t dwell on it to avoid burdening his mind.

In front of him, the Tai Chu Scroll rustled as it unfurled:

"Calculating your achievements for this legend..."