Chapter 11:REUNION AND CATACLYSM
The crowd fell into stunned silence. Disbelief rippled like a storm across the assembly. Sheng Yue's gaze flicked between the figure descending from the sky and her father. Who… who is she?
From above, a figure radiated a majestic aura, her presence bending the very air around her. Golden light shimmered at the edges of her robes, calm yet overwhelming, powerful yet maternal. Even the elders, Tianli, and Sheng Feng felt their hearts tighten in awe and apprehension.
Sheng Feng's voice broke the stunned silence, steady and resolute:
"That… that's Wei Lan. Your mother, Yue'er."
Sheng Yue turned to her father, her eyes wide with curiosity and anxiety. Sheng Feng's expression softened as he looked back at her, a mixture of relief and sorrow in his eyes.
Wei Lan's gaze fell upon Sheng Yue. Her lips curved into a gentle smile, her eyes shimmering with unspoken memories.
"Yue'er… my child."
Sheng Yue hesitated, emotions swirling inside her. Wei Lan opened her arms and pulled her into an embrace, warm and comforting.
"I'm sorry, my child," she whispered. Yue was too stunned to speak.
Wei Lan then looked at Sheng Feng, memories of the past rushing in.
"Wow… what a cute little baby." She laughed softly, Sheng Feng joining her.
"We will call her Yue," Wei Lan decided, and Sheng Feng nodded in agreement.
"It fits perfectly… our little princess."
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23 YEARS AGO
Across WuJi Xing, devastation and awe mingled. Wang Shi, gravely injured and on the brink of death, had just completed a colossal planetary formation shield. His efforts saved countless lives, yet his body was nearly spent. The inhabitants of WuJi Xing watched in confusion and admiration.
Returning to his clan home, Wang Shi collapsed into meditation, his body and soul beginning to heal. Thirty seconds later, he was fully restored.
"I may have escaped, but I will be ready. They will not relent until they take the Heavenly Trampler Scroll and destroy me," he thought.
The scroll was no ordinary artifact. It allowed entry to the Heavens, the rewriting of existence, resurrection of the dead, and liberation from the binds of fate and karma.
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Suddenly, the void trembled. A voice, deep and overwhelming, echoed across the planet. Fang Lizhu, the last son of Fang Dongkun and second stage True Immortal, appeared, his presence shaking WuJi Xing to its core. Wang Shi, at the first stage of True Immortal—Boundless Foundation—immediately assessed the danger.
Seas churned violently, countless void rifts tore through the skies, and all beings froze in terror. Fang Lizhu's voice thundered:
"Wang Shi! Come forth!"
Wang Shi leapt into the sky at full speed, standing firm before the incomprehensible might.
"I'll give you what you want… just don't touch my planet." His voice was resolute, aware of the massive gap in their power.
Spectators—clan members and ordinary beings alike—shuddered. Even the bravest dared not intervene.
Wang Shi handed over the Heavenly Trampler Scroll. The moment Lizhu touched it, he struck Wang Shi, sending him crashing to the ground. Another powerful blow followed. Lizhu sneered:
"You are the only True Immortal on this trash planet. All your people run and hide. Even a quasi-immortal dared not help. Look how painful it is!"
Wang Shi, bleeding golden blood, struggled to shield himself. His voice rang with defiance:
"I will not let you destroy my home! I will never bow to anyone, no matter how powerful!"
Fang Lizhu responded with gravity manipulation, pinning Wang Shi and forcing him to cough blood. At that moment, Wei Lan and Miezu Shen struck from the shadows, their attacks fueled by grief and vengeance. Many of their loved ones had died, and they blamed Wang Shi for the suffering.
Wang Shi, already weakened, knelt under the combined assault, still deflecting the attacks. His voice roared across WuJi Xing:
"I… I truly love this planet!"
Even those hiding at the edges of the world heard him. Wang Clan members wept as they watched their leader fight to the last breath. Wang Shi then surged forward, taking the battle directly to Lizhu.
"I'll take you to my domain!" Wang Shi shouted, closing the distance.
"You're insane!" Lizhu yelled. "If you die, you take me with you!"
At the very moment Wang Shi exploded, Lizhu teleported and tried to seal him—but the shockwave left WuJi Xing in chaos. Only Wang Shi Explode, his explosion tearing the skies, ripping voids, and sending shockwaves across the planet. Many clans mourned, while others both feared and respected the Wang Clan.
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In the sky, Wei Lan and Miezu Shen laughed quietly, proud of their vengeance. They blamed Wang Shi for countless deaths, including four of Wei Lan's sons.
Then Fang Lizhu's third brother, Fang Xianmu, telepathically called out:
"You spoiled kid, come here! Father's calling!"
"Alright, brother, I'll go," Fang Lizhu replied, laughing.
He pinch and the pinch shockwave alone destroying ninety percent of the planet, then departed with a chilling laugh.
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"This is his fault," Wei Lan said coldly to Sheng Feng.
Sheng Feng's voice trembled, filled with sorrow:
"No… it's not his fault. He saved the planet."
"No! He's not a hero!" Wei Lan snapped, her tone icy.
"If that is your belief, then our relationship ends here."
Sheng Feng's face fell. Worry and sadness flooded his expression.
"Our Sons… They all dead," Wei Lan continued, her voice cutting like steel.
"You are a killer, just like Wang Shi. Take care of Yue."
With that, she teleported skyward, disappearing instantly.
Sheng Feng fell to his knees, weeping uncontrollably. He went straight to the sacred underground to retrieve Yue and begin a new life. Many clans now treated the Wang Clan as enemies, though respect remained for their courage and sacrifice.
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Meanwhile…
Late that night, Miezu Xuan confided in Miezu Sha about their plan against Hao Chen. Xuan Hai rushed to his father, a quasi-immortal at the Initial Beyond Transformation stage, revealing the entire plot.
Miezu Shen immediately activated a protective seal around Miezu Sha and their clan in under a second, ensuring Sheng Feng would remain unaware. He had already calculated tomorrow's events and anticipated every move. Miezu Xuan, Hei Meng, Qing Tian, and Miezu Hai felt the weight of guilt, a sense that Sheng Feng would notice, though Shen had prepared for it.
Shen nodded to Miezu Hai, signaling the plan's completion. Later, a being appeared in Shen's private room—it was Wei Lan.
"I never thought you'd return to this planet," Miezu Shen said.
Wei Lan's laugh was gentle yet cold.
"You've reached the Initial Beyond Transformation stage in such a short time… while you remain stagnant, afraid to explore. Is that laziness or fear?"
Shen smirked.
"I never felt the need to surpass you, Wei Lan."
She laughed, circling him.
"By the way… Wang Shi is dead."
Shen's eyes narrowed.
"Yes, his actions caused the near extinction of our planet. Nearly all of our clans and beings were wiped out because of him."
Shen responded, contemplative.
"But a new Wang rises… Wang Hao Chen, son of Wang Shun. He could become a real threat if he discovers the truth of our attack."
Wei Lan tilted her head, intrigued.
"Why not eliminate him now? You could do it with a thought."
Shen chuckled.
"He is not yet worthy. I will wait until he is two stages below me, then refine him, swallow his existence, and make him pay for the past."
Wei Lan's laugh turned diabolical.
"You never change, old monster."
Their laughter echoed through the chamber before Wei Lan disappeared. Shen nodded, his plans set, the future of WuJi Xing hanging on the edge of a blade.