Chapter 14 Part 1
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Chapter 14 Part 1: Bai Lian, “That’s My Wife!” (1)
Push back the time by more than 2000 years.
The East Divine Land of that era was not so different from the present.
There were thriving sects and those in decline.
Geniuses rose like fiery suns, while powerful cultivators fell like shooting stars.
In such an era, one could call it either ordinary or extraordinary, the Lingxu Sect’s position was nearly equal to that of the Duxian Sect from a few years ago.
Small sects dared not provoke the Lingxu Sect, while the senior sects simply ignored it.
The predecessors of the Lingxu Sect, driven by wild ambitions, dreamed of breaking through all obstacles and leading their sect to dominate all demon sects.
Alas, their talent was limited. They couldn’t even overcome the looming Guafeng Disaster, let alone challenge the top positions of those dominant sects.
The history of the Lingxu Sect has always been uneventful, often only mentioned for criticism when the topic of good and evil arises.
But the world is ever-changing, unpredictable.
One winter night, as snow continued to fall, Elder Yue Wuyou of the Lingxu Sect returned, bringing with him a young girl.
The girl’s complexion was pale, and her mournful expression sharply contrasted with that of the typical demon sect disciple.
This was the first impression the steward in charge of registering new disciples had of the girl.
He listened to her soft, timid voice and etched her name on the identification card—Zhi He.
Zhi He’s name, meaning the combination of water chestnuts and lotus leaves, is quite ordinary, no different from names like “Tao Hua” (Peach Blossom) or “Tie Niu” (Iron Bull).
However, it gained some shine due to the ancient poems and verses passed down over the years.
The steward, not one to appreciate finer things, quickly forgot her name.
The demon sects are known for their differences—there’s the “Slaughterhouse” practicing blood cultivation, a sect refining holy water with cauldrons, and the unique Twin Cultivation Holy Land emphasizing “women making other women more feminine.”
The Lingxu Sect, however, simply followed the law of the jungle: no matter the methods, only the one who stands victorious in the end is the true winner.
The steward had little faith in Zhi He.
Revealing weakness in the Lingxu Sect would earn a merciless backlash.
He had seen it countless times.
The Demon Sect is the Demon Sect.
Traditional virtues? Can they be eaten?
Morality?
Most demon sect disciples have flexible moral lines—humble and courteous before the strong, but once those in power turn away, they will not hesitate to strike viciously.
Zhi He’s master, though a senior member, had limits.
Once an accident occurred, Zhi He would become an easy target for her enemies, who would retaliate tenfold.
If she was fortunate, she might remain a plaything, enduring humiliation. If her luck ran out, she might lose her innocence and face a brutal death.
But the steward guessed wrong.
Zhi He’s apparent weakness was merely a bait for sin; in truth, she was like a spring that, when oppressed, would only bounce back stronger.
The crimson air never overwhelmed her—it nourished the seed of hatred in her heart.
Zhi He sought revenge for her family and, without hesitation, turned to unorthodox methods, abandoning the conventional path.
[Since no one here is decent, I don’t need to pretend to be righteous anymore!]
Zhi He fell to evil.
At that moment, her fate, like a lone star in the sky, began to unfold.
Her suffering and torment accelerated her cultivation, smashing all obstacles in her way.
In just over twenty years, Zhi He became the strongest cultivator in the Lingxu Sect.
She stomped the haughty sect leader into the mud, and from that moment, she became the new leader of the Lingxu Sect.
The title of “Demon Woman Zhi He” spread throughout the East Divine Land.
It wasn’t just because her bare feet trampled over the hearts of many—it was because she became an unparalleled Demon Woman, comparable to the Saintess of Yaochi Holy Mountain.
She even slew several Transmigration Stage demons who tried to interfere with the Lingxu Sect’s affairs while she was still only at the Transcendency Stage.
Those years, the seductive and icy Zhi He carried unmatched power. Even the leader of the demonic path didn’t dare to presume any elder status in her presence.
Under her rule, the Lingxu Sect surged in power, expanding its influence tenfold in a short period.
This outcome stunned the elders, who hoped that under Zhi He’s leadership, the Lingxu Sect would replace the dominant demon sects.
But, alas, good times don’t last forever.
Perhaps every climax is followed by exhaustion.
Zhi He’s cultivation stagnated, and she couldn’t trigger the Guafeng Disaster.
Even more surprisingly, Zhi He’s attitude shifted.
Her already dark nature became more twisted due to her inability to avenge her family.
Thus, overnight, the once “wise and valiant” Zhi He turned cruel and capricious, a tyrant obsessed with indulgence and debauchery!
She often scolded the maid puppets she created, humiliating them with her feet.
One day, after finally learning the truth behind her family’s death, Zhi He snapped her master’s neck and shattered the gate of the Lingxu Sect.
She had taken her revenge, but her heart was shattered into irreparable pieces.
She roamed the East Divine Land like a lonely ghost, and in her journey, she triggered the Guafeng Disaster.
But her unstable soul couldn’t handle it, and she died.
Meanwhile, the Demon Woman fled, and the sect crumbled, halting the Lingxu Sect’s rise.
External forces descended like sharks sensing blood.
As the sect neared its collapse, a heroic man stepped up to bear its burden.
Former Elder Gu Yunzhi managed to save the sect from destruction, assuming the role of sect leader.
After taking charge, he eradicated all internal and external traitors.
Though unable to prevent the sect’s decline, he preserved its legitimacy, saving it from fading into oblivion.
…
Si Yunshang awoke from her memories.
Her expression was deeply conflicted.
The “revived old sect leader” was none other than Gu Yunzhi, a man who once served her.
Si Yunshang wasn’t familiar with this part of the sect’s history. By the time this happened, she had already become an unconscious ghost, wandering between heaven and earth.
A few days ago, she had joined the Lingxu Sect under the name Si Yunshang and became a guest elder.
Through this position, she began to learn about the recent developments of the sect.
That was a hundred years ago.
Unable to break through to the Transmigration Stage and burdened with old, untreated injuries, Gu Yunzhi had succumbed to despair and died.
Si Yunshang couldn’t comprehend how he could suddenly come back to life when he should have long been gone.
Does this feel like a game?
I die, I live, I die again, and now I revive…
Stop.
Such twists are not easily achievable in the cultivation world!
It took Si Yunshang some time to calm her tumultuous emotions.
She decided to investigate.
Two thousand years have passed, and the only disciple left from the Lingxu Sect of her time was Gu Yunzhi.
“Where is the old sect leader now?”
Si Yunshang asked the woman who had delivered the message.
The woman quickly responded, “Miss Si, the old sect leader is in a conversation with the current sect leader. It’s the sect leader who asked me to notify you.”
Now I understand?
Si Yunshang furrowed her brow.
She could have completely severed ties with the Lingxu Sect, but she chose to return.
Her initial goal was to use the Lingxu Sect’s power to snatch a girl named “Chen Lu” from the Duxian Sect and reclaim her belongings.
But as Bai Lian’s power grew stronger, her background became widely known, and Si Yunshang abandoned that idea.
Snatching an Immortal Emperor and turning her into a Dao companion?
That sounds thrilling.
[Immortal Emperor? Even an Immortal Emperor would bow before me!]
But…
I can’t do it!
Si Yunshang felt helpless. Over recent years, her cultivation had reached the highest level of the Transcendency Stage.
Although not as powerful as Zhi He, she had few opponents left in the Lingxu Sect.
But… Bai Lian…
A year ago, Bai Lian had barely reached the Transcendency Stage, but now she could fight immortals!
“Alas…”
Si Yunshang slowly stood up.
What can she compete with Bai Lian for?
Given Bai Lian’s power, it would be an achievement if Bai Lian didn’t come after her.
Miss Chen Lu… my dear Miss Chen Lu!
Si Yunshang was filled with melancholy, fearing she would never get close to Miss Chen Lu.
Wait…
No, that’s wrong.
If Bai Lian did come after her, Si Yunshang would surrender immediately.
She is a Demon Woman—what does morality matter to her when compared to the tangible joys of victory?
But Si Yunshang still had doubts.
Bai Lian had once glimpsed her memories, but what Bai Lian saw was incomplete.
Bai Lian had no idea about all the wicked deeds Si Yunshang had committed to becoming the sect leader.
If someone as noble as Bai Lian knew the truth, she might distance herself immediately.
[Does a wicked woman deserve to share a bed with me?]
Forget it… thinking about these things is useless.
Si Yunshang shook her head, hoping the resurrection of Gu Yunzhi wouldn’t impact the Lingxu Sect too much.
She had finally found a peaceful and suitable place to cultivate.
Si Yunshang, draped in magnificent purple attire, walked toward the valley.
She moved with grace, like a purple lotus swaying in the wind—mysterious and captivating.
The autumn breeze swept through the valley, carrying a deep fragrance that made the messenger woman’s heart flutter uncontrollably.
The newly arrived elder was certainly no ordinary person!
She appeared delicate and vulnerable in her solitude, with a sorrowful demeanor that made one want to hold her and protect her.
But when she became serious, she resembled a sharp sword capable of piercing the sky, making everyone tremble in fear.
The Lingxu Sect hadn’t witnessed such a temperament since Zhi He’s passing.
Some members secretly called Elder Si the second Zhi He.
But unlike Zhi He, Elder Si always covered her feet, as though she feared others would see them.
Upon closer inspection, it seemed that Si Yunshang’s feet might even surpass Zhi He’s in beauty.
How enviable!
Overwhelmed with emotion, the messenger woman quickly chased after Si Yunshang.
The return of the old sect leader could signal the Lingxu Sect’s revival!
