I, the Chaos Entity, joined the chat group at the start.

"Brother Xu Yi, how is Goddess Liu?" she asked, her favorite drink being animal milk.

The Holy Maiden Who Mends the Sky: "Same question!"

Saintess Didou: "What happened?"

Wudang Wang Ye: "Add one!"

Fang Yuan: "Add one."

Eastern Wilderness Divine Body: "Add one."

Xu Yi: "Don't worry, Liu Shen has already become a Celestial Emperor, so the Quasi-Celestial Emperors in the Boundary Sea are not a problem."

The Heaven-Mending Saintess: "Saintess? Wasn't Willow Goddess a quasi-Immortal Emperor? How did she become an Immortal Emperor?"

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Chapter 363 Defying Heaven, Destiny's Mandate

The World of Members, the Realm of Bad Guys.

"Your Highness, your cultivation is unparalleled in the world. Even I would find it very difficult to defeat you."

Looking at Li Xingyun before him, the Unruly General was astonished. In just a year and a half, Li Xingyun's skill had reached such a terrifying level. Although his internal strength was not as great as his three hundred years of cultivation, his physical body was simply abnormal, a veritable diamond body. It would be very difficult for him to break through Li Xingyun's defenses.

Poison won't work either, because Li Xingyun is now immune to all poisons.

Li Xingyun sensed the level of his Golden Bell Shield twelve levels. With the help of the Bad Commander, he had reached the ninth level. To cultivate to the ninth level, even a talented person would need at least half a Jiazi or even a Jiazi, but he only took a little over a year.

In the ninth level, his internal energy is inexhaustible, and his Ren and Du meridians are completely open. He can withstand heat weapons and artillery shells with his physical body alone, and his weaknesses are practically nonexistent.

Even the Twelve-Level Golden Bell Shield has its weaknesses; once those weaknesses are broken, the technique becomes useless.

To have no weaknesses, one must cultivate to the twelfth level, a legendary realm that only the founder, Shakyamuni, has ever reached.

In the world of Bad Guys, the Nine-Barrier Golden Bell Cover was enough for Li Xingyun to roam freely and instantly kill masters at the Great Celestial level.

If one cultivates to the tenth level, even the wicked general Yuan Tiangang will have no way to deal with Li Xingyun.

"Thank you, Mr. Bad Guy," Li Xingyun said.

"It is my duty to share Your Majesty's burdens, but Your Highness has achieved great success in your divine arts, and it is time to shoulder the responsibilities of your bloodline," said the Unruly General.

Li Xingyun remained silent. Although he was the last direct descendant of the Tang Dynasty princes, the true emperor, and had even witnessed his father being killed and the palace being burned, he did not actually want to participate in the struggle for the world again, as that would cause even more people to die.

Furthermore, he learned about the course of history from his elder brother Wang Ye. He knew that this was the inevitable trend of history, and the destruction of the Tang Dynasty was also a historical inevitability. There is no invincible dynasty, and there will always be a new dynasty to replace it and reunify the country.

Now that he has been taught without reservation by the unruly general, and knows the good intentions of this guardian of the Tang Dynasty, he would feel even more guilty if he did nothing and just left.

Becoming emperor was not his dream, nor did he want to be one.

But this is a blood responsibility that I cannot abandon.

Li Xingyun held his breath and looked at Lan Tian, ​​asking:

"Unruly General, you are the greatest sorcerer in the world, capable of predicting the fate of dynasties. Yet you foresaw that the Tang Dynasty is already doomed and beyond saving. You are going against the will of Heaven. Is it really worth it?"

“Your Highness is right. Diviners know the will of Heaven, understand the timing of Heaven, and can even predict the future. But there are some things that we do even if we know they are impossible. A scholar will die for one who understands him. This is my life,” Yuan Tiangang replied.

“Even if I succeed, I might not be a good emperor, not as good as Emperor Taizong, or even my father,” Li Xingyun said.

“It’s alright, Your Highness, there’s no need to rush into a decision. Even if the change of dynasties is inevitable and the general trend cannot be changed, Your Highness should focus on the present and follow your heart, given the circumstances,” said the Unruly Commander.

Subsequently, the Unruly General led Li Xingyun away from Qingcheng Mountain.

Although Yang Shuzi knew that Li Xingyun had been learning martial arts from the Bad Boys, he couldn't stop him. After all, the Bad Boys were his superiors, and he could only obey.

The unruly general took Li Xingyun to many places, which were once the most prosperous cities in the Tang Dynasty, but now they were in ruins, deserted for thousands of miles, with corpses everywhere, and the people were displaced and some were cooked and eaten like livestock.

One after another, scene after scene, it's shocking. This is the world under chaos, without order, without morality, only the most primitive evil.

The wicked commander, Li Xingyun, stood on the ruins of the old city, looking at the starving and freezing people with numb faces, and many who had starved to death, without saying a word.

Li Xingyun clenched his fists. These were all citizens of the Tang Dynasty, and they should not be living like this.

"Your Highness, do you understand? Although I know that the downfall of the Tang Dynasty was fate, we who were born in this era have to do something. You can't just believe in fate. In fact, human will can overcome fate."

"The chaos will eventually end, but before it ends, how many innocent people will live in misery? How can you, Your Highness, possibly turn a blind eye?" the unruly general asked.

“I understand, Yuan Tiangang.” Li Xingyun’s eyes went through pain and confusion, but finally became firm.

"Ding, the main storyline quest 'Rebuilding the Tang Dynasty' has been triggered. Quest completed, 20,000 points awarded."

"Ding! The Great Dao storyline side quest has been triggered: Annihilate the Xuanming Sect. Quest completed, you have earned 5,000 points."

"Ding! The main story side quest has been triggered. Subdue the Tongwen Hall. Quest completed. You have earned 5,000 points."

The three tasks in one go surprised Li Xingyun.

Upon seeing this, Li Xingyun said directly, "General, let's go to the Xuanming Sect now to avenge my father."

"Yes, sir." The wicked general was relieved and readily agreed.

At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the Li Tang dynasty was beyond saving and unable to control its princes, making it a mere shell of its former self.

Prince Zhu Wen of Liang, after a series of events, directly killed Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, Li Ye.

Although the emperor was dead, the princes, who ruled over their own territories, all harbored ambitions of becoming emperor.

In order to consolidate his position and power, Zhu Wen had long ago ordered his eldest son, Zhu Yougui, to establish the Xuanming Sect, which was dedicated to gathering intelligence and eliminating dissidents. The fact that he was able to storm the palace back then was also due to the assistance of the Xuanming Sect.

Therefore, Li Xingyun and the Xuanming Sect have an irreconcilable feud.

The headquarters of the Xuanming Sect was in Kaifeng, which was also the stronghold of Emperor Liang, Zhu Wen.

The unruly general, Li Xingyun, arrived here as if in a deserted place.

As soon as the two sat down in the inn, an old woman walked over. She looked very old, but she had plenty of internal strength and walked with a steady gait.

Li Xingyun could tell at a glance that this old woman was actually a master of the Great Heaven Realm.

"Shi Yao pays respects to the General and the Emperor," the old woman said respectfully.

"Who is he?" Li Xingyun asked, puzzled. Why would a Great Celestial Realm expert be so respectful?

In Li Xingyun's memory, although the Bad Boy was very powerful, he was also a Great Celestial Realm expert, so there was no need to be so polite to him since they were at the same level.

He didn't know that when others cultivated to the Great Heavenly Realm, that was already the limit. But the Bad Commander's Great Heavenly Realm was only because that realm was the Great Heavenly Realm; the realm itself could not represent the Bad Commander's true strength.

"This is Shi Yao, the Heavenly Star of the Bad People. She also has another identity: Meng Po of the Xuanming Sect," the Bad Commander explained.

"What?! Meng Po of the Xuanming Sect is actually a member of the Bad People!" Li Xingyun exclaimed in shock.

"Many years ago, under the orders of the Great Marshal, I infiltrated the Xuanming Sect as an inside agent. It's just a pity that I still couldn't stop Zhu Wen's rebellious schemes," Meng Po said.

In reality, Meng Po's loyalty to the emperor is still questionable compared to that of the wicked general.

Without the Bad Guys, Meng Po would just be Meng Po, not the Heavenly Blessing Star of the Bad Guys.

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Chapter 364 Revenge, the Underworld Emperor

"The Xuanming Sect is composed of Black and White Impermanence, the Five Kings of Hell, and the Judges of Water and Fire. Among them, the Underworld Emperor is at the Great Heaven Realm, and his strength is unpredictable. Especially after cultivating the Nine Nether Profound Heaven Divine Art, the Underworld Emperor's speed is unparalleled in the Great Heaven Realm."

Meng Po explained the structure of the Xuanming Sect to Li Xingyun, the Unruly Commander.

The fact that they specifically mentioned the Underworld Emperor's techniques clearly shows that they are quite wary of the Underworld Emperor's strength.

Although both are at the Great Heavenly Realm, Meng Po is no match for the Underworld Emperor. She can only be considered to be at the early stage of the Great Heavenly Realm, while the Underworld Emperor is around the late stage of the Great Heavenly Realm.

"The mere Underworld Emperor is not worth mentioning," said the Unruly General.

The Underworld Emperor's strength is actually not weak, but it is no match for him.

"Of course, compared to the Great Marshal, the Underworld Emperor's strength is indeed insignificant," Meng Po said.

“Lead the way. If the Emperor wants revenge, he should start with the Xuanming Sect,” said the Unruly Commander.

"Yes," Meng Po replied.

Subsequently, under Meng Po's guidance, the unruly commander Li Xingyun went directly into the Xuanming Sect's headquarters without being stopped by anyone along the way.

Aside from Meng Po, the Xuanming Sect's teachings are actually quite diverse.

Unbeknownst to Zhu Yougui, the Underworld Emperor, everyone in the Xuanming Sect, except for himself, was a traitor.

Even the judges of water and fire are not his people.

First, Li Xingyun arrived at the Yama King's Palace. The five Yama Kings were practicing martial arts at their headquarters. When they saw Meng Po arrive with a young child, they didn't think much of it.

The five Yama Kings are all at the Great Star level, namely, the Benevolent Yama King Jiang Renjie, the Reverent Yama King Jiang Chongde, the Mysterious Yama King Jiang Xuanli, the Primordial Yama King Jiang Yuanxin, and the Illuminating Yama King Jiang Zhaoyi.

Although the five Yama Kings were not blood brothers, they were closer than blood brothers. Even their cultivation techniques complemented each other, and they were also accomplices in Zhu Wen's attack on the palace.

Upon seeing the five Yama Kings, Li Xingyun's eyes turned red with rage. He recalled the bloody night when the palace was burned down and his father was beaten to death by the five Yama Kings—a scene he would never forget.

The five Yama Kings were no ordinary people, and they immediately sensed the murderous aura emanating from Li Xingyun.

"Lady Meng Po, why does this child carry murderous intent?" asked the benevolent and holy Yan Jun.

Holding the Illusion Dragon Staff, Meng Po smiled calmly, "Five Yama Kings, your creditor has arrived."

“Jiang Renjie, Jiang Chongde, Jiang Xuanli… do you still recognize me?” Li Xingyun shouted.

In fact, it had only been about two years since Emperor Zhaozong of Tang was killed and Zhu Wen captured Chang'an.

At that time, Li Xingyun was just a child of about seven or eight years old. But in the past two years, Li Xingyun has been practicing the Twelve Barriers Golden Bell Cover to temper his muscles and bones. He has mastered the technique and cultivated both internal and external skills. He has been reborn and his body looks like that of a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy.

However, the five Yama Kings felt a sense of familiarity with his features.

In particular, Li Xingyun's angry demeanor was exactly the same as that of Emperor Zhaozong of Tang.

“You are…you are the one who escaped from the net back then, you are the emperor!” Jiang Renjie exclaimed in shock.

“Not bad,” Li Xingyun said.

"Meng Po, you...you are a traitor." The five Yama Kings finally reacted.

Meng Po remained silent and stood motionless.

Li Xingyun could no longer contain himself. He teleported directly in front of the five Yama Kings and threw a punch with unstoppable force, shattering Jiang Renjie's body.

The other four Yama Kings attacked together, unleashing their ultimate techniques: Fiery Dragon Palm, Frost Palm, Golden Edge Palm, Mountain-Shaking Fist, and Black Dragon Palm.

Li Xingyun neither dodged nor evaded. His Twelve Barriers Golden Bell Shield protected his body, and golden light emanated from his body. The golden light trembled, and the terrifying force of the backlash shattered the meridians of the four Yama Kings from a distance, almost killing them instantly.

This is the counterforce of the Golden Bell Shield. If one does not know the characteristics of the Twelve Gates Golden Bell Shield, even a Great Celestial Realm expert will be killed if they cannot break through its defenses.

The five Yama Kings were merely at the Great Star level; Li Xingyun hadn't mobilized much power at all, and the five Yama Kings were already rendered useless.

"what!"

The old hatred resurfaced before his eyes, and Li Xingyun could not control his emotions. He smashed the five Yama Kings one by one to pieces, leaving them bloody and mangled, splattering his own blood all over himself, until the five Yama Kings lost their breath, and only then did he stop.

The wicked general quietly appeared, nodded slightly, and said that only through the tempering of blood and fire could an emperor grow, see through the ways of the world, and become a qualified ruler!

Meng Po watched the whole thing and couldn't help but marvel at Li Xingyun's terrifying power. "As expected of the Emperor, he crippled all five Yama Kings in just a breath. Even I couldn't do that. The Emperor has already reached the Great Heavenly Throne at such a young age. His future is limitless."

Although Meng Po is a Great Celestial Realm cultivator, she is unfortunately not a combat type. Among the Great Celestial Realm cultivators, her strength is among the lowest.

However, Meng Po is skilled in disguise and impersonation, making her virtually impossible to guard against if she were to assassinate someone.

“Father, I have avenged you,” Li Xingyun said.

Subsequently, Meng Po took Li Xingyun and the Unruly General directly to the secret palace where the Underworld Emperor Zhu Yougui cultivated, which is also the Underworld Emperor's Palace.

Here, the Xuanming Sect's leader, Xingya, was transferred away.

The Unruly General, Li Xingyun, and Meng Po appeared directly before the Underworld Emperor.

The Underworld Emperor has a domineering nickname, but his true form is a small dwarf dressed in strange clothes, with pale skin and bizarre patterns on his face from practicing demonic arts.

Emperor Zhu Yougui of the Underworld looked at the three people in front of him in surprise. Although he did not recognize the Bad Guys, he could still tell from their clothes and appearance. "Yuan Tiangang!"

Yuan Tiangang ignored the Underworld Emperor.

The Underworld Emperor looked at Meng Po, his voice sharp and terrifying, "Meng Po, why did you bring the Unruly General here?"

"Your Majesty, it's naturally because I am a member of the Bad People," Meng Po replied.

"..." Underworld Emperor.

"Yuan Tiangang, what brings you to my Xuanming Sect? I had no idea that you Bad People had infiltrated to this extent," the Underworld Emperor asked again.