Chapter 64

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Chapter 64: Withered Myth! The Invincible Demon Emperor

The plans laid out over decades became the sharp blade that cut through the darkness of tyranny. When the so-called strongest, the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor, fell, the weary heroes cheered. They believed everything was finally coming to an end, but they didn’t notice the contempt and mockery left at the corner of the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor’s mouth and what it truly represented.

Everyone thought everything was completely over, but the collapse came so suddenly that the great calamity unfolded while no one was prepared!

Heroes ignited the flames of rebellion across the Tianfang Continent, as the discontented people rose up against the cold, ruthless tyranny of the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor. After many years of war, the fearsome beast army that supported the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor sharply decreased in number. The heroes were unconcerned, believing that with continued efforts, they could wipe out these lingering threats. But when the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor fell, the beasts, now free from their master, finally revealed their violently suppressed nature.

Long, long ago, someone questioned where the seemingly endless army of evil beasts that the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor commanded really came from. This question remained unanswered during the first two great disasters, a mystery that seemed to imply that whenever the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor waved his hand, these evil beasts would appear out of nowhere.

But in this third disaster that unfolds, everyone knows the answer, yet… they would rather not know.

The way these beasts reproduce is simply insane. They are hermaphrodites and can change into male or female when needed for breeding. If that fails, they can still reproduce by attacking each other, or they can capture living beings to use as hosts to produce a new generation of beasts. Note that here, a host does not depend on being male or female; any living creature will do. They inject their eggs into the host, and within just three days, the beasts will tear apart the host and hatch. Beasts born from these two methods can mature in just seven days and become members of the Beast Tide, capable of reproducing as well.

If there is no host, it doesn’t matter. Just drop the eggs in a forest or river, and the beasts inside will spontaneously consume the energy of the forest and river Spirit Qi, hunting other animals. After seven days of hatching, and no more than fifteen days, a mature beast will appear, and then they will begin to expand wildly.

If this part still seems normal, the next method of reproduction strays far from what is "reasonable." A warrior killed a beast and was splattered with blood. Wiping his face without concern, he casually chopped the beast into seventeen or eighteen pieces, buried them, and turned to leave. A month later, seven or eight beasts burst out from the warrior’s body, while many beast young emerged from the place where the adults were buried.

Through blood rebirth and flesh division, even if dead, the beasts can still reproduce, splitting to create a new generation. To stop them, one must turn them into dust. But the beasts have become widespread and endless; how to manage that? Their reproduction ability became increasingly mad. Some warriors, while fighting, suddenly saw a beast split in two, then four, causing them to panic and collapse on the spot.

They spread like a plague, just like the poison called No One Lives Forever that once tormented the boy. Once it begins, there is no way to control it.

At this point, all the heroes of the world realized that the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor had been deliberately suppressing the growth of his beast army. In fact, it could be said that the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor was the last chain restricting this beast army. When he fell, the situation finally became irreparable.

"This is the third disaster, the calamity of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel!"

After half an hour, Bai Qige finally told this story completely.

Ye Yuantang asked in a low voice, "Master, can I think that these strange beasts that have suddenly appeared are the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels you mentioned, which are skilled in reproducing by parthenogenesis, parasitic reproduction, resurrection by blood, and can grow from a juvenile to an adult in three days, even copying themselves directly?"

"You have a keen understanding, indeed, these beasts are the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camels that have taken their reproductive abilities to a supernatural level!"

"I must admit, Master, you are very articulate, and your stories are quite interesting. I understand the situation now, and I will study it carefully before drawing any conclusions. Thank you for your cooperation, Master. Let’s stop here for today. Ye Hui, please help Master book a room at the nearby hotel, and let them stay in North City for two days!"

Ye Yuantang did not express his thoughts; he neither showed belief nor denial. He did not indicate any opinion about the continuity of the story and did not allow Bai Qige to finish the tale. His thoughts remained hidden, and his tone was cold, making it hard to guess what he was thinking.

Bai Qige smiled, unfazed. The Meteorological Bureau is a well-known strong power in the hidden world of the Yanhuang Empire. As a person in power, it is understandable to act mysterious and maintain an air of unpredictability. In fact, Ye Yuantang’s approach was very wise, as Bai Qige planned to elaborate on the ending of the third disaster before trying to persuade him.

But now, Ye Yuantang had abruptly interrupted the conversation, preventing many of Bai Qige’s plans from being carried out.

After Bai Qige and the others left, Ye Yuantang quietly murmured.

"No. 7, I want to confirm again, is every word the old monk said true?"

"Yes, Director, my superpower allows me to judge the truth of words through sound and insight related truths with probability. I can confirm that everything the owner of the voice said was true! However, I did not perceive any related truths. Based on past experiences, when facing a Psychic, the probability of insight into the truth will significantly decrease."

"I understand now!"

Just as Bai Qige expected, Ye Yuantang indeed did not have the superpower to judge truth from falsehood, but his subordinates did. Every word that Bai Qige said was accurately transmitted to his subordinates through a sound device for real-time evaluation, and then relayed to Ye Yuantang’s ears through a small spy earpiece, serving as the basis for his judgment.

The poor Little Li was thus exposed as the unexpected father and guardian.

This judgment system also had a special feature; the place where the Psychic stayed was equipped with the most advanced automatic lie detector, which monitored the Psychic in real-time to ensure that this method of determining truth and falsehood could provide Ye Yuantang with the most reliable evidence.

This incredibly simple lie detection system demonstrated great effectiveness for Ye Yuantang and the Meteorological Bureau; after all, once the truth was known, many tricky issues became simple in an instant.

Removing his glasses, Ye Yuantang rubbed his forehead; for the first time in his life, he felt that the truth could be so headache-inducing.

A science fiction martial arts story that happened 8,000 years ago is actually true? And it even affected Earth?

Ye Yuantang now felt more than just a little headache.

Next to that office building, Ye Hui found a hotel, booked several rooms for Bai Qige and the others to stay in. Ye Hui was also generous; she booked the presidential suite for Bai Qige, which had three bedrooms and two living rooms. On the top floor of the hotel, there was a floor-to-ceiling window that offered a breathtaking view of North City. At 9,800 per night, and since he didn’t have to pay for it himself, Bai Qige felt very comfortable staying there.

With his hands behind his back, Bai Qige stood in front of the large window, gazing at North City. He looked calm, but inside he was not at peace; he felt a bit sentimental.

That story is true. The deeds of the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor are forever remembered, shining like a brilliant gem in the history of the Tianfang Continent. He is the only extraordinary person to have ever established a united power, unmatched in the past and the future. But at the same time, this history is also the most tragic of disasters.

The total population decreased by fifty percent, and a dozen or twenty intelligent races were extinguished. Under these numbers, the deaths of various kings, emperors, and legendary figures are hardly worth mentioning.

The Eternal Dark Demon Emperor was powerful, single-handedly turning the world upside down, a feat that no one could dispute. At the same time, he was also mysterious. Was the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor really that boy known as the symbol of peace? If not, who is he? If he is, how did he change?

Besides the overwhelming Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel army, the power of the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor himself was astonishingly strong! According to legends, the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor defeated the strongest Radiant Emperor at the time using only one hand and three moves. Meanwhile, that boy, who once advocated for peace, was merely a strong person at best, far from being at the top level of the world.

More importantly, how did the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel first appear?

There are too many unclear things, creating countless ancient mysteries. Later on, many gifted individuals tried to solve these mysteries, as they wanted to become the next Eternal Dark Demon Emperor. Unfortunately, no one has succeeded so far!

"Master, if the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel really has such a plague-like ability to expand, then how did the people of the Tianfang Continent eventually stop this disaster?"

Although he did not know the truth of the story, this epic tale captivated young Long Aotian’s heart. He couldn’t help but ask more questions. Hearing this, Bai Qige showed a strange expression, "Stop it? Hehe, how can such a plague-like disaster be stopped!"

Eight thousand years have passed, and in the Tianfang Continent, protecting against fire, theft, and the Dragon Camel has become common knowledge. No matter where you go, you can encounter the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel. Every so often, you will hear news of where the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel has attacked. From this information, it can be understood that the disaster caused by the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel started eight thousand years ago and has not calmed down to this day. According to Bai Qige, the next eight thousand years will likely not bring peace either.

"Have the people of the Tianfang Continent completely vanished?" Long Aotian asked in surprise, and Bai Qige looked even stranger.

"Haha, they haven’t all vanished. After the third disaster began, fighting lasted for ten years, and the population kept getting smaller. Fortunately, in the midst of danger, someone who was tired of the chaos pretended to die and went into hiding in the wild. He worked during the day and rested at sunset, farming three acres of land, living as a peaceful farmer. Eventually, he could no longer stand it and decided to come out to uphold justice. He calls himself the Ephemeral Bright Angel Emperor!"

"Ephemeral Bright Angel Emperor!?" Hearing Bai Qige hint at the continuation of that ancient history, many people gathered around, and at this moment, Mugang Xian asked in astonishment; this name seems too ridiculous and superficial.

"Yes, the Ephemeral Bright Angel Emperor, what a wonderful name! It sounds like a true hero of justice! I heard that when this hero appeared before those famous heroes who once fought against the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor, the now powerful heroes were all stunned by the unmatched aura of this hero and kneeled down to worship him, willingly offering their lifelong efforts, including their daughters, granddaughters, and wives, as tribute. They swore to remain loyal and follow him. However, the noble hero refused them all. He only left behind a timeless saying before turning away to save the world."

Everyone’s expressions were strange, as the imagery was very strong. Hearing these words, they could all imagine the scene at that time. The nightmarish monster they once thought was defeated had reappeared, and those heroes must have been completely terrified. Meanwhile, Bai Qige continued to tell the ending of this ancient story calmly.

"You wanted to escape my shadow, and I fulfilled your wish. You wanted to return to your former glory, to gain unmatched power and fame, and I granted that to you as well. You wanted to create a new world, and I gave you the chance to try. But your performance has disappointed me! Never mind, I shouldn’t have had expectations of you from the beginning! After all, you are just weaklings."

The Ephemeral Bright Angel Emperor shook his head and turned to leave, leaving behind the utterly stunned "heroes." With his incredible power, he once again suppressed the uncontrollable Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel, which was spreading like a plague, and then flew away. From that day on, there was no news of him in the world, even though everyone knew that the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor was just hiding away.

Three disasters stretched over a long history of a hundred years. On this stage, there has always been only one main character. Some supporting characters came to the stage, thinking they were shining, unaware that from the beginning, everyone had been dancing in the palm of that person’s hand, without exception from start to finish.

The strongest of all time, the unbeatable Demon Emperor, became an eternal legend and an immortal tale that was unmatched in the past and will never be repeated! Many people after him worshiped this existence.

This fame was built on the struggles of all living beings of that era, where no one could compete with him, not even near him. The second great disaster was almost a sad joke, with countless beings fighting and rejoicing, fighting to the death and fiercely resisting, all united in struggle, everything danced to the will of the Demon Emperor!

Bai Qige, seeing the Demon Emperor through the eyes of a human from Earth, thought this guy was incredibly impressive, to the point of being inhumane.

"The Ephemeral Bright Angel Emperor, with overwhelming divine power, engraved the agreement called the Ten Commandments into the very souls of every Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel! This is an absolute that cannot be defied. Thanks to the Ten Commandments, from then on, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel transformed from a plague that destroyed everything into a moving disaster that could be avoided, or even fought against and won in some areas!"

Upon hearing this, everyone recalled what Bai Qige and the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel had said before and suddenly understood many things. Mugang Xian curiously asked, "Master, was our earlier battle related to the Ten Commandments?"

"Of course it is related! One of the Ten Commandments, the Rebellious Iron Rule, allows the weak to challenge the strong and raise objections, fighting under fair rules. Winning brings joy, losing brings no regrets! This is the eternal promise made by the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor and the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel! If you challenge to a Rebellious Showdown in front of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel, if you are weaker, it will certainly agree. If you win, you can make a reasonable request. If you lose, don’t worry; the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel will not kill you but will instead let you live. This is a reward for the weak who bravely issue challenges! This is the will of the Eternal Dark Demon Emperor!"

The change of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel from an unbeatable plague to an avoidable disaster relied on these Ten Commandments. Thanks to the Rebellious Iron Rule, the people of Tianfang Continent were able to survive under the threat of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel. If they accidentally encountered a Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel in the wild and couldn’t fight or run away, they could shout, "I want a Rebellious Showdown!" If they won, great, if they lost, it didn’t matter, since the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel would still spare their lives.

However, despite having such a strict rule to help them, many heroes have still died at the hands of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel for simple reasons: some were foolish and ignored lessons given by older family members; some were too nervous to speak; and others underestimated the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel, thinking it was foolish. Even if defeated, the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel might indeed let them go, but it could easily follow quietly and, after a few hours when the rules were no longer in effect, attack from behind, killing them without even giving them a chance to speak.

But as long as one isn’t foolish or clumsy, escaping the threat of the Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel and achieving at least temporary peace isn’t very difficult.

Everyone seemed a bit confused, and Long Aotian couldn’t help but ask, "Why Kung Fu Basketball? If it’s just a showdown, wouldn’t it be better to play something peaceful like Ludo?"

"Do you think Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel is foolish? Rebellious Showdown requires absolute fairness, and that goes for both you and them. If you suggest playing Ludo or Rock-Paper-Scissors, Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel will refuse, saying that your human wisdom is too advanced, and it wouldn’t be fair for our Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel clan. If they refuse and then don’t accept the Rebellious Showdown within thirty minutes, Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel will take that chance to strike you down, ensuring you won’t get a second chance to propose Rebellious Showdown! Don’t underestimate Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel. If there weren’t rules in place, do you think they would play Rebellious Showdown instead of just trying to eat you, no matter the outcome? If you think like that, you are the foolish one!"

This is one reason; another reason is that if we don’t play Kung Fu Basketball, how can we raise the reputation of Lanruo Temple?

After taking a break and having a meal, around two or three hours later, Ye Hui rushed in through the door and said to Bai Qige, "Master, my dad is looking for you!"

"Oh! It seems there’s already some movement from Bloodthirsty Dragon Camel!" Bai Qige smiled meaningfully.