The Swordsman of Heaven
Chapter 24: The Curse Behind a Blessing
Chapters 24.
Lightning struck fiercely, grabbing whatever it wanted. The overcast sky was filled with thick clouds of black color, the rain flushed the entire Liu Empire violently. Followed by the various Spiritual Beasts that ran the algal ridges away from around the Endless Illusion forest.
Those Spiritual Beasts were completely indifferent to the existence of humans who happened to cross paths with them, they simply ignored the people he met, they just ignored them, and kept running away from the Endless Illusionary Forest that had become the residence of all of them.
Surely, seeing the strange behavior of the Spirituals was, making the Cultivators who desperately needed the resources of the spirit core, feel greatly benefited. Those Spiritual Beasts had absolutely no desire to fight against humans, they only thought of one thing, which was to stay away from the Endless Illusionary Forest.
While the ordinary Cultivators who felt very happy and relentlessly hunted down the Spiritual Beasts who had lost the will to fight, it was precisely the Cultivators with the High Realm who felt very uneasy about the strange phenomenon. They feel that something terrible is going to happen, and they have no idea what it is.
All the people of the Liu Empire were terrified, even prostrating themselves in the sacred temples, to ask for protection from the gods of Nirvana. They thought that this terrible phenomenon was a sign that the gods of Nirvana were feeling very angry, and were punishing them all. But, in fact, the phenomenon is a sign, if there will be someone who re-establishes peace in this world.
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Meanwhile, Zhao Feng was currently still sitting cross-legged on a rock that was in the middle of the Illusory lake that was famous for its danger. No one knew what purpose he had for doing this, he simply obeyed the Master's orders. He was sure, if all of this, were for his own good, it would be impossible for the Master to do nothing to him.
Different from Zhao Feng, the Master was seen standing by the lake, while continuing to cast a spell. Besides, a golden-colored sword that was stuck on the ground, the sword also seemed to be emitting a faint golden-colored light as well.
Around the place, there was not a single strangeness, everything was going normally. It was very much different from what was happening outside of the Endless Illusion forest, precisely where Zhao Feng and the Master were, everything looked normal.
But everything changed, when a thick black cloud suddenly appeared above the sky. Heavy rain immediately flushed the place, followed by pure white lightning that struck fiercely. The lake water that was previously calm, is now starting to change, the lake water is also fierce and increasingly heating up.
"Zhao Fengs! Prepare yourself!" Shouted the Master, making Zhao Feng a little confused.
Not long after that, from above the sky, a white lightning bolt appeared that was very large. The lightning seemed to be gathering all the power it had, and preparing to snatch whatever it wanted.
Zhao Feng also had a feeling like there was a huge pressure on him, to the point of making him bleed from between his mouth. The longer, the greater the pressure, making him sure that this was the reason why the Master warned him to get ready.
Until in the end, the huge lightning struck right at Zhao Feng's body, and shattered his body. An extremely violent explosion occurred around Zhao Feng being, and instantly made the surroundings disintegrate.
"Gurghhh!"
Zhao Feng shouted very loudly, as he felt a great pain all over his body. He felt that all of his bones had been crushed, Qi energy surging violently within his dantian, and the intense heat on the surface of his skin. As much as possible he maintained his consciousness, but the pain was completely unbearable to him.
"Remember Zhao Feng! Don't believe anything you see!" Shouted the Master when he realized Zhao Feng's condition which had already nearly lost its consciousness.
"Gurgh!"
Zhao Feng was constantly shouting very loudly, what a tremendous pain this was. Until in the end, he was no longer strong enough to endure it any longer, and made him lose consciousness.
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Zhao Feng immediately opened his eyes wide, and found that he was currently in a very foreign place. The sky is dark, without the slightest light from the Sun, and the atmosphere is very quiet and silent.
He slowly got up, and he was surprised to see where he was at the moment. In front of him, there was a very not beautiful sight. There are so many human bodies that are out of shape, puddles of blood everywhere, and decorated by the debris of buildings that have been shattered into pieces.
The extremely pungent fishy, rancid and foul smell could be inhaled by Zhao Feng's nose, which even made him almost vomit. But the horror did not arrive, vaguely, he could hear the sound of footsteps approaching him.
He slowly turned his body, as a result, he was immediately shocked half to death when he saw the scene before him. In front of him stood a long black-haired young man, carrying a golden-coloured sword in his right hand, and most iconic, his two eyes were emitting a blazing golden flame.
Zhao Feng was so shocked, that he subconsciously started to walk backwards. The figure is seen just standing still, without a word coming out of his mouth. Realizing that this figure before him did not intend to attack him, Zhao Feng started to fight his own fear, and began to pay close attention to the figure.
When viewed by him, the look on the face of the figure looks very moody, and on both cheeks, it looks like there are traces of tears, in conclusion, the figure is like just crying. The clothes worn by the figure are white robes, with a golden cloud motif that is around the arms and neck. The robe looked very familiar to Zhao Feng, as it was very similar to the robe worn by the Grand Elder of the Thousand Star Sect.
He turned to look at the sword carried by the figure, the sword has a carving shaped like a Dragon at the end of the blade, and there is also a pair of bird wings on the handle. The sword was also seen to have been covered in blood, as if it had just taken the life of a living being.
Changing again, this time Zhao Feng was watching closely the eyes of the figure. Very beautiful, the pupils of both eyes were golden in color, and of the two, emanated a blazing golden-colored flame. On the forehead of the figure, there is also a sign, which is a picture of a Dragon who is twisting a Phoenix bird.
Zhao Feng was silent, he did not understand what was going on. In front of him stood a human figure that was completely unknown to him, and he also did not know where he was now. But after careful attention, he felt his heart had stopped beating, his eyes bulging, when he realized that the figure was...
"Welcome back, Zhao Feng. You must be wondering what this all means, right?"
From behind him, Zhao Feng could feel a gentle touch on both of his shoulders. He wanted to turn around to see who was holding his shoulders, but his whole body could not move at all.
"You're absolutely right. In front of you, is you, far in the future. This is all a reflection of what will happen to you, and also what will happen in this world."
The voice sounded extremely cold, which even made Zhao Feng feel a little frightened. Moreover, he also felt the radiance of an extremely evil Qi energy behind him, making him realize that his life was in danger right now.
"This is what awaits you, destruction, where there will be no more smiles left in this world. All that remains is despair, sorrow and suffering. Very impressive, right?"
The figure slowly walked around Zhao Feng's body, and in the end stopped right in front of the young man. Despite being in front of him, Zhao Feng was completely unable to see the form of the mysterious figure. All he could see was a silhouette of a shadow that formed like a human body, with a pair of blood-red spheres that seemed to be floating around, like a pair of eyes.
"You will only be the last person to suffer, if you continue to do what is destined for you.... You have to change it, otherwise there will only be sorrow, suffering and death waiting for you..."
A silhouette of the shadow slowly changed its own shape, becoming a figure that was very recognizable to him. Namely himself, the shadowy figure had changed his form into the exact same figure as Zhao Feng.
"There will be suffering..." Say the figure while flicking his finger.
The tech!
All of the horrifying sights that were before him, had now been reshuffled. It became a scene like a Sect, with the rubble of destroyed buildings strewn everywhere.
Zhao Feng was also still unable to move his body, even if it was just to utter a single word, he was simply incapable. His body felt like it had been frozen.
A figure that resembled himself was also standing right beside him, while staring flat at the scene that was filled with oddities before him. Not long after that, from a distance saw a girl who was running in tattered clothes.
The girl's body was also seen to have been covered in blood, her appearance disheveled. The girl staggered, even though her entire body was covered with wounds. Not far behind him, there was a black-haired young man who was walking slowly while dragging a golden-colored sword in his right hand.
The figure of the young man also has a very distinctive feature, namely his two eyes that glow faintly golden. The young man showed absolutely no expression on his face, his face looked completely flat.
"Do you recognize him?" Asked the mysterious figure with his voice that sounded very soft.
Zhao Feng was only speechless, he felt very confused by what had happened to the figure of the girl and young man before him. But then, the girl suddenly just fell to the ground, making Zhao Feng even more curious about what would happen to the girl.
Zhao Feng was also completely unable to see the face of the girl, as it was covered by her long, disheveled hair. Until in the end, the girl stared right at him, and at that moment, Zhao Feng realized, that the figure of the girl was someone who meant a lot to him.
"Zhao Lin?!" Inner Zhao Feng, he felt very surprised when he realized that the figure of the girl, was apparently his own sister.
Simultaneously, a young man who was chasing after him, had finally stood before Zhao Lin. With the sword still covered in fresh blood, the young man was about to slash his sword right at Zhao Lin's neck.
"Don't! Nah! Help u! Brother Feng! What has happened to you?! I am your own little brother, Zhao Lin!" Zhao Lin shouted hysterically, upon realizing that her own brother, Zhao Feng, was about to kill her.
Deggs!
Zhao Feng's heart felt like it had stopped, his two eyes bulged, he felt extremely disbelief at what he saw. This time, he was able to recognize the figure who was about to kill his sister, none other than and not, was himself. He tried with all his might to move every part of his body, but everything was in vain.
"Zhao Lin!" Zhao Feng shouted in his heart, along with the tears rushing from his two eyes.
"This is what will happen in the future. You will only be a destroyer, wherever you are, you will only bring suffering..." Say a mysterious figure next to him.
"You will be one who has no mercy at all. That pair of eyes, will take away all the precious things you have." Follow the figure with his cold voice.
A slash!
Zhao Fengs heart felt like it was pierced by thousands of sharp swords, upon seeing with his own two eyes, his sister whom he loved so much, was killed in his own hands. He could only see the terrifying scene, without being able to do anything about it.
After killing Zhao Lin, Zhao Feng* figure slowly turned towards him, and began to give him a very wide grin, as if the figure had absolutely no regrets about having obliterated his own sister.
"This is what will happen, everything will be snatched from you by that pair of Eyes. Everything will be taken away, until you lose everything that is very valuable in your life. Change the cruel destiny that is to come, before you will regret it forever..." Say the figure beside him.
Zhao Feng had absolutely no idea what he should do, but after hearing the words of a figure resembling himself, plus after seeing all the cruel fate that would come to him, it was after all, makes his heart grow weak. He did not want to see all the people he loved had to die horribly, he did not want it to happen.
The figure that resembled him slowly patted his right shoulder, and gave Zhao Feng a gentle smile.
"Don't worry, I just want the best for you. You don't deserve such a bad fate at all. Therefore, unite yourself with me, and destroy the Gods who have predestined a bad destiny on you..." Say the figure with her soft voice, while looking towards Zhao Feng with a glazed look.
Zhao Feng felt very confused by what decision he would take, if he rejected the offer of the figure, he was afraid that this nightmare would come true for him. But after looking into the two eyes of the figure, he could only see a deep sense of compassion, as if the figure felt very sorry for his cruel destiny.
But he also felt very hesitant to agree to the proposal of the figure, for some reason, but in the depths of his heart, he felt that the figure was having a special purpose. Every choice he would make, would not only make his life's destiny change, but also the destiny of this world in the future. Hopefully Zhao Feng can choose the right decision, because if until he takes the wrong decision, it will lead to consequences that will never be imagined.
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Author Note :
So that you do not get confused, because in this Chapter and the next there will be 2 figures of Zhao Feng. Therefore, I will make a difference to distinguish which Zhao Feng is the real one, and which Zhao Feng is in his vision.
Zhao Feng \= Original and real
Zhao Feng*\= Which is only seen on sight