Chapter 503

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Chapter 503: Retribution Will Be Served

Bai Wei almost believed his nonsense.

Just a tiny bit short.

He took a step forward, casually, causing the Yin and Yang master to step back three consecutive steps in fear.

"I’m considering giving you a gift."

The young man’s tone was calm and casual, as if speaking to an old friend and whispering to the air.

No need to be so polite," Master Ronghua thought, "Your early departure is the greatest gift for me.

Bai Wei said lightly, "I’ll give you… despair, how about that?"

Half of Master Ronghua’s heart turned cold instantly, he clenched his teeth and said, "Do you really want to kill me? For these monsters… kill me, a human?"

Bai Wei questioned, "You seem to have a good opinion of yourself, although I’m not sure when or where your actions could be considered humane."

He took a step forward, "One’s self-identity doesn’t solely come from bloodline. Bloodline is only an anchor for one’s own identity. Identity is the most direct basis for judging one’s position in this world. Some people are aware of their identity and embrace it, some are aware of it but dissatisfied, some are aware of it but abandon it."

"In the end, when a person starts climbing upwards and resorts to any means because they are not satisfied with their current position, they are destined to lose something."

"Some people lose time, lose energy, lose love, lose family bonds. The struggle in the climbing itself is a burning life. I believe this is a beautiful thing."

"Because of these people, even in the process of climbing, they are still bound. They shoulder many burdens, carry the weight and move forward. They don’t try to abandon these burdens to gain ease."

"But some people, from the beginning, throw away the most important things."

"They abandoned their sense of good and bad because it would hinder their harvest of lives."

"They disregarded their moral boundaries because it would prevent them from making profits."

"This is an insatiable desire."

"This is a hellish human heart."

"There are two things in the world that should not be looked at directly: The sun and the human heart."

"Every time the human heart becomes corrupted and roars about being human, I can’t help but find it laughable, pitiful, and lamentable."

"Oh my goodness…"

"Look at all the good things you’ve done, is there anything that a person can do among them?"

"If you don’t act like a human, don’t blame others for not treating you like one. Cultivators of evil paths may enjoy themselves, under the condition… of not crossing paths with someone like me, a righteous swordsman."

Bai Wei rarely goes on endless and tiresome talk. He is really angry and determined.

"Just because you lower your head and receive a few scolding from me, it doesn’t mean this matter is over. I am only declaring your death sentence, just like a court judgment. Even the most wicked and cruel individuals deserve some basic dignity. This is the dignity that you, as a human being, should have. Take a look at the hundreds of thousands of lost souls in Qingyang City. When they died, they didn’t even have a proper judgment."

"If I let you continue living in this world, it will not only make the price of rice expensive for everyone, but it will also create more hells like Qingyang City."

"Damn it, even the act of proclaiming this feels nauseating to me."

"You, who think you are superior and wish for nothing more than to look down on others, I would personally hang more than five hundred of you, you smelly stupid jerk."

"It’s already the twenty-first century, and yet I am forced to return to my old profession."

"Forget it… I’ve said enough." Bai Wei said calmly, "Are you coming forward to face your death, or will you just end it yourself?"

His words were like a heavy hammer, sparks flying, and making a resounding impact.

The thoughts of the Yin Yang Master were spinning, he knew nothing about the young man in front of him, and couldn’t even find a suitable table for negotiations.

He could only find everything he could use for exchange.

"You can’t kill me."

"I am useful."

"I know many secrets about the Ten Thousand Demon Kingdom. I have been to the palace of the demon race three times. Even the mysteries of my Yin and Yang techniques can be taught to you."

"As long as you spare my life, or give me ten more years!"

"I…"

Bai Wei raised his hand.

Master Ronghua fell silent, stepped back two more steps, but his back was against a stone wall. He grabbed a nearby blue brick, trying to find a weapon with some weight to increase his confidence in defense.

Bai Wei raised his index finger and placed it in front of his lips, "Shh… Please be quiet during the trial."

He turned around after speaking and left with his back facing the Yin Yang clan.

Master Ronghua saw this scene, but he didn’t feel very relaxed. He had a moment of wild joy, but the next moment turned into despair.

Just before the young man left, he waved his hand lightly and shattered the weak spot of the Yin Yang formation.

Crack… Bang! With a crisp sound of shattering, the Yin Yang formation collapsed.

The spirit of Bi Fang, floating above Qingyang City, realized something. It looked back at the Black Water and Lotus Pond, and the ever-burning flames of anger blazed up, burning the night with blue flames, almost setting it on fire and turning it into daylight.

The dimensional wall was broken, and the characters from the movie made eye contact with the audience.

What’s most terrifying is that this movie… is a horror film!

Master Ronghua’s scalp went numb, unable to make a sound of silent roar and scream in time.

Bi Fang spread its wings and crashed into the Lotus Pond, causing the entire palace of Qingyang City to burst into flames for the second time. The earth shook, and the sky turned blue in the night.

At the moment right before complete disappearance, Nalan Ronghua’s last thought drifted to a distant past where an old man held his hand and whispered softly, "Revive the Yin-Yang family." As he opened his mouth, a tear streamed down his face, turning to ashes.

"Have I disappointed you…"

The Yin fire transformed the body and soul into nothingness, eliminating any chance of reincarnation.

Bai Wei didn’t take action because there was no need.

For three years, Master Ronghua hid behind this wall, watching the endless repetition of a tragedy. He witnessed Qingyang City burn again and again, listened to the anguished cries of hundreds of thousands of lost souls as he fell asleep. He believed that staying hidden behind the wall would keep him safe.

However, when this wall shattered, all reliance vanished. The Yin-Yang family was destined to be consumed by the consequences they sowed, burning to ashes.

It’s all cause and effect.

Nalan Qingshu leaned against the young man’s back and turned to look at the burning palace.

She didn’t know if her father still remembered her, and she didn’t know if this could bring peace to the departed.

They walked through the central street, which was filled with lost souls. They stepped on warm, even slightly hot, green bricks. She noticed that it seemed like every lost soul was looking at her. She didn’t know if they briefly regained their clear sight. The lost souls voluntarily made way for them, their empty, black and lifeless eye sockets staring at her, watching her as she walked away without making any sound.

"Is this how we’re leaving?" Nalan Qingshu asked.

"Reluctant to leave?" Bai Wei said.

"What will happen next? What about these lost souls… what will become of them?"

"Even without the limits of this illusion, they still have nowhere to go. Maybe one day, as time goes on and their resentment dissolves, they will go through the cycle of reincarnation."

Bai Wei himself couldn’t be sure. Even as the only soul master in the world, he couldn’t understand what the system of soul reincarnation in this world was like.

It was abnormal for the lost souls to linger in the mortal realm. It was like a wound that should have healed but had become rotten. Now that the source of decay had been cut off, whether it would heal automatically would probably depend on the situation. Otherwise, a stronger remedy would be needed.

When Bai Wei reached the city gate, he paused. "Perhaps you can say goodbye to your father, even though he may not be able to understand or hear you."

Nalan Qingshu closed her eyes. "No, seeing him once is enough. Maybe in my father’s eyes, his daughter has long been dead."

Bai Wei could tell that her mood had changed a bit. "It seems like you’ve figured something out, is it because you’ve fulfilled your mother’s wish?"

Nalan Qingshu felt confused. "I don’t know, maybe… it’s because I almost died. I’ve started to let go of the past."

"So you’ve come to understand the importance of life?" Bai Wei said. "If it becomes unbearable, you can always go back and live a quiet life at home."

"No…" Nalan Qingshu tightened the grip on his shoulder. "I still want to restore the country. Now that we’ve uncovered the truth about the Qingyang City fire, there are still many unanswered questions from the past. I need to restore the country and then go to the imperial court to uncover these truths… Will you help me?"

Bai Wei replied calmly, "Until our partnership is over, I promise to keep you safe. I honor my commitments. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have come here to rescue you. However, about what you just witnessed, and all the experiences you had in the city, it’s best to keep them to yourself and not tell anyone."

"Even if it’s Chao Lu?"

"Even if it’s Chao Lu."

"Hmm, I understand." she lowered her head, a slight smile appearing on her lips.