I tried to kill the heroines of destiny, but they ended up chasing after me.

Perhaps it was a smile, brighter than the sun, that melted the tip of the iceberg.

"You gave him that fate-altering coin?" Gu Qici took out a coin, a smile unintentionally appearing on her lips. "I'm not taking advantage of you, is that right or wrong?"

A currency similar to contribution points circulated within the Heavenly Demon Sect, symbolizing the irreconcilable conflict between good and evil, and marking the beginning of the Heavenly Demon Sect's reformation.

"Generally speaking, the probability of good and evil is 50/50. Although the character for evil has more strokes, the characters are thinner and the quality will be slightly lighter. I recommend you choose evil."

But in that smile, Liu Xiyao could only feel boundless fear: "Can I not choose...?"

Gu Qici did not answer her, but flicked her slender fingers lightly.

The copper coins fluttered in the air like butterflies, their light and shadow creating a play of light and shadow.

"Is it good or evil?"

"elder sister……"

Liu Xiyao roughly knew that she could not escape this calamity: "It is righteousness! My mother told me when I was very young that evil will not prevail over good! We should live in this world and have a clear conscience."

The copper coin landed on the ground.

The word "evil" exudes the fragrance of death.

What followed was something Liu Xiyao couldn't understand.

"In your past life, you also said that good will prevail over evil, and you became a blood-stained dragon princess who was an enemy of the human race."

"When the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up. My senior brother is just right. He doesn't want to fight for the world or for the common people, but he has no choice but to fight."

"It's utterly absurd to settle scores from past lives in this life, even before they've happened. I despise such shameless scoundrels."

"But there's nothing I can do. I can't beat you in the future. Even if I were to live another life, I would probably only have a 10% chance of winning. So I have no choice but to live as the kind of person I hate the most."

"If you're blocking my way, then just die quietly."

Chapter Forty-Three: Life Is Not Worth Living

At the summit of the mountain, there sits a continuous stretch of palaces that seem to stretch endlessly into the distance.

This is the core of the Heavenly Demon Sect.

Contrary to expectations of a sinister atmosphere, it possessed instead a majestic and awe-inspiring presence that looked down upon all living beings.

The main hall is constructed of extremely rare materials and is engraved with countless spiritual patterns, attracting spiritual energy from all directions.

Gu Qici stood with Liu Xiyao in front of the stone steps, and they could feel the spiritual energy constantly nourishing their bodies.

Of course, for Gu Qici, such gentle nurturing was a drop in the ocean.

The disciples guarding the main hall on both sides of the steps saw the newcomer, their expressions changed slightly, but they did not stop them.

The person on the left is also at the Breaking Army Realm, just like her.

But when she met Gu Qici's gaze, she couldn't help but tremble slightly and lowered her head to show a humble expression.

The disciple on the right, whose cultivation was slightly inferior, looked on with longing and admiration. After confirming that the two had gone far away, he couldn't help but whisper and discuss, "Senior brother, I just heard a few days ago that Junior Sister Gu obtained a fortuitous opportunity in the secret realm and was ambushed. How come today... could it be that someone is spreading rumors again?"

The disciple at the Breaking Army Realm lowered his head helplessly, his eyes dimming, and he sighed almost imperceptibly: "It is true. A few days ago, elders from various sects came to demand an explanation. I heard that Junior Sister Gu killed seven people on the spot, and nine others had their cultivation crippled and were unconscious, beyond medical help, and most likely wouldn't wake up. The only one who escaped unscathed later seemed to have gone mad, constantly shouting: 'I'm not crazy, she is the Great Emperor of this world...'"

A disciple in the Transcendent Realm muttered, "Even a Holy Son couldn't break through the encirclement of seventeen geniuses of the same realm. This position should be..."

"Be careful what you say! Two tigers on one mountain are not as good as one tiger on the other, unless one is male and the other is female... Never mind that, I see you haven't been practicing for long. Take your senior brother's advice and pack up to avoid trouble."

"Why do you say that, Senior Brother?"

"What do you think those sect elders came to argue about? Either hand over the opportunity or hand over the person, but the sect leader doesn't want to hand over either."

"In the battle for secret realms, the capable shall prevail. Among those of the same realm, how dare someone who is inferior in skill show their face in the competition?"

"That's true. Although the cultivation world is all about fists, it can't be completely without rules. If everything is resolved by killing, what will be left in the end? This time, too many sects are involved. If they join forces to launch an attack, it will be difficult for the Heavenly Demon Sect to stand firm."

……

From the main seat in the hall, an incredibly clear voice reached Gu Qici's ears: "You've arrived."

Upon hearing the voice, Gu Qici nodded slightly without making any other movement: "Greetings, Sect Master."

"You said you'd give me an explanation today, crippling seventeen prodigies in one go, Gu Qici, you really have some nerve, you really are..." The owner of the voice paused, drawing out the last syllable: "Well done!"

The illusory figure on the sect leader's seat trembled and nearly dissipated: "Because of your actions, with the Taiyan Holy Land leading the charge, a total of twenty-one sects launched an attack. Do you know your crime?"

"What crime have I committed? They want to kill me, so am I just supposed to offer my neck for slaughter?"

The indistinct figure sighed, "That's why I said you did a good job killing them... Their dissatisfaction with the Heavenly Demon Sect had long been accumulating to a breaking point. They wouldn't allow a force to grow unchecked and eventually ride roughshod over them."

"Without you, Gu Qici, they could make up a dog, Erdan, or Tie Sanzhu, but it would just be an excuse."

"Your actions have brought forward their time to launch an attack, but they have also made it clear to those people that the Heavenly Demon Sect is not a pushover, and that it will hurt if their swords are used against them."

"I won't hand over anyone, nor will I let you hand over your so-called 'opportunity.' Hmph, if I dare to back down even a step, they'll take the entire sect. But don't be too happy yet; you can't escape punishment. Three years of solitary confinement—can you accept that?"

“I am unwilling to accept this slow erosion. I am preparing to go into seclusion to break through to the Heavenly Monarch realm. I will see whether they live or die within six months. If I am defeated, my remaining power can probably suppress them for about two and a half years to test their strength... At that time, you should run away.”

“Three years is too long, I only need to seize the day.” Gu Qici remained calm, pointing to the girl behind him: “This is what I mean by explanation. Why should the sect leader attempt to become a Heavenly Lord? Or rather, the sect leader is destined to fail this time. The story three years from now will be…”

"Hmm?" The Heavenly Demon Sect Master's voice carried displeasure for the first time: "Why do you say it's a certain defeat? I'm not making this up; I'm at least fifty percent confident!"

"No, Sect Master, you can't handle this. In ancient times, the Heavenly Demon Sect was also known as the Heavenly Desire Demon Sect. It was an evil sect that practiced yin-yang cultivation. Even now, some traces of it can still be seen." Gu Qici slightly opened her narrow eyes, a half-smile on her face. "The Heavenly Demon Sect's cultivation method, passed down only by one lineage, has no proper path after reaching the Transformation Realm. Your attempt to break through to the Heavenly Monarch Realm is nothing but a baseless rumor."

"Who... are you? Why do you possess this secret passed down through generations of sect leaders..." The illusory voice carried a hint of wariness, its eyes widening as it tried to see the person before it clearly: "And what is the meaning of this explanation behind you?"

"Who I am is not important. I only want the sect leader to do me a favor today: open her chest and remove her bones."

The illusory figure then carefully examined the girl behind Gu Qici, but she didn't notice anything unusual: "What do you mean?"

"You'll know once you try it."

The illusory figure nodded and casually drew a finger in the air.

Layers of faint ripples appeared, eventually transforming into a sharp dagger.

As the short sword appeared.

Liu Xiyao felt a sudden, sharp pain in front of her, her vision went black, and she fell into a coma.

Her remaining consciousness seemed to sense that life was coming to an end.

A blurry image began to appear.

When she was born, her father transformed into a dragon and soared through the heavens, abandoning his wife and daughter.

It was when her mother was harassed by a rich young man during her childhood. She refused to comply and instead smashed her head against the door, dying. The neighbors accused her of being "unfaithful" and seducing the rich young man, and threw eggs and rotten vegetables at her door.

Her grandfather, with his limp, worked odd jobs to earn a living, but he was constantly bullied, forced to be subservient, and his spirit was broken.

Later, he was dismissed because he could not provide enough benefits, and ended up begging on the streets to make a living.

Then came the warm cage and the ginseng that outlived her life.

Is life not worth living?

Liu Xiyao began to waver.

"I have heard your wish."

"Become one with me, without distinction..."

"With my power, I will cleanse all the suffering in this world. As long as we kill all the 'bad guys,' we can create a world where no one gets hurt."

She saw, deep within her soul, amidst the raging inferno, a being sculpted from the same mold as herself, with wings on its back, enduring boundless scorching heat.

A strange look flashed in the eyes of the sect leader's illusory figure, and she intensified her movements. In an instant, cold sweat poured down her forehead, and she found herself unable to take down the illusory figure she was remotely controlling.

"A wisp of spirit... how could it possibly possess such power? Is it trying to deceive me because my true form cannot descend?"

Chapter Forty-Four: Wife? Issued uniformly by the sect?

As time goes by.

The two forces are locked in a stalemate.

cough cough...

A wisp of 'blood' spurted from the sect leader's illusory mouth, splashing onto the main hall before dissipating into nothingness.

The terrifying backlash of her soul power actually harmed her physical body through the projection.

There was even a hint of panic in her eyes.

"What exactly is contained in this? It's a bit difficult to get out. I refuse to believe I can't get it out with my two hands..."

Gu Qici replied frankly, "I don't know."

"?"

The sect leader's projection stiffly turned its neck, its deep eyes waiting for her: "You don't know why you'd make me cut open my chest and dig out my bones?"

"I don't know anything about it, I've never seen it before, but it must be something good."

The sect leader, his face dark, had no choice but to grit his teeth and continue.

Fortunately, although that wisp of soul was at a higher level than hers, it was ultimately just dormant in the body of an ordinary little girl.

Like water without a source, with no follow-up power to draw upon, it was defeated in this protracted battle.

She pulled out a piece of jet-black bone about the size of an index finger.

The sect leader's projection stared intently at the pitch-black bone, his eyes filled with anticipation: "What is this? It feels somewhat similar to the legendary Emperor's Bone..."

She reached out and grabbed, unable to conceal her greed: "This thing is destined for me!"

"What you cannot obtain, if you force everything, will inevitably be lost sooner."

An even more powerful shock swept over, and the sect leader's projection instantly collapsed to the ground, his right hand igniting with black flames, looking incredibly eerie.

No matter what methods she tries to use to extinguish it, she will only become nourishment for the black flames, making them even more vigorous.

"Sect Master, cut it off. Your life is more important. Although this fire can't kill people, it can't be extinguished until the object it touches is completely burned."

Gu Qici secretly extinguished the calamity fire in her palm, hiding her left hand, which was covered in burn marks, behind her back. She felt regretful: "Yu Yu Yu's fire is indeed useful, but apart from her, anyone who uses it will suffer a backlash. Even I, who have only had it for a few days, can't suppress it. I'll find a time to return it to her, but wouldn't that be like raising a tiger to cause trouble? No, she can't beat me. In any aspect, how could I, who have lived another life, lose?"

"Hey."

That sigh was long and drawn out, as if many profound things were pouring out with it.