I Slay Gods and Demons in the Deceit Night

Looking at his parents, wife, and children at home, he smiled brightly and said, "In my generation, our family can be considered as having brought honor to our ancestors. In the years to come, the historical records of the Upper Heaven will bear my name, and future descendants shall bask in glory!"

"..."

The father of the garrison commander, once with Qi Refining Realm cultivation, was now elderly, his True Qi leaking, with little time left in this world.

The old man sighed, "When I was still in my prime, I had thought: should the figure in the mural come into the world, I would surely follow and create great achievements!"

"This is the opportunity every generation of the Upper Heaven cultivator hopes for in their hearts."

"But when it comes to you…"

The elder's expression was complex as he said, "In truth, I hoped that everything could pass like before, calm and steady, living peacefully."

The garrison commander fell silent for a moment, saying, "Indeed, beyond the Upper Heaven, the Deceit Night is endless, evil arises, the Old God causes trouble, the Human Clan is in chaos... our Heavenly Ancestor Realm is akin to a paradise free from external threats."

"Until today, I also hoped to leave the ancestral realm and battle across the world."

"Standing on the brink, indeed emotions are complex; perhaps staying in the hometown, enjoying the twilight years, accompanying parents, wife, and children, is the best choice."

"But this is my mission in the Upper Heaven."

He spoke solemnly, "Back then, the Upper Heaven remained secluded, not abandoning the Mortal World, but to retain a more complete inheritance among our generation, to reshape the Mortal World! We inherit the ambition of the ancestors, who then aided the Mortal World, bringing peace to this day...How can we betray our ancestors?"

The elder's expression was complex, eventually saying, "I also know that with the fall of the Ancient Dragon Ancestor, the Heavenly Ancestor Realm cannot be maintained for much longer...We can't decide our fate on the brink of the moment; joining the Saint Master's emergence is indeed the best choice at this moment."

He bowed slightly, saying softly, "But I fear I won't be able to wait for your return…"

The old woman beside him gently sobbed, "It's best to not wait for you to return."

The two elders were aged, their Life Span short.

The garrison commander was leaving, likely unable to return to send off the two elders at their end.

But it's better this way!

If the two elders closed their eyes and awaited the garrison commander's return, what would likely return would only be a corpse, or a maimed body, or even just clothes and crown...

"Child is unfilial!"

The garrison commander solemnly bowed down.

——

In a village.

There are only about twenty to thirty households here.

But today the entire village was illuminated, filled with celebratory spirit.

Only because the youth who walked out of this village is now a great figure wielding power in a place, a Martial Artist of the Refining God Realm.

"Ashamed, since entering the city, my cultivation has been achieved, I gained authority, yet failed to secure even a little benefit for my hometown."

The youth has become middle-aged, showing a guilty expression, speaking softly, "Throughout my life, I have been honest and upright, without embezzling even a bit, never indulging in nepotism or corruption, without abusing power for personal gain, having a clear conscience! But the only shame is towards the fathers and elders of my hometown…"

This Martial Artist of the Refining God Realm bowed to the people of his hometown ahead, speaking gently, "Afraid, returning would be difficult henceforth."

He picked up a handful of soil from the ground, wrapped it in cloth, and put it in his bosom.

——

One hundred miles outside the city, in the wilderness.

A flash of light showed a young man, drunken-eyed, staggering, burped.

"The taste of the Oiran from Drunk Flower Lou was indeed quite nice."

He breathed heavily, muttering to himself, then leaned against the rock ledge, looking up at the Sky Dome, saying, "In this lifetime, I've only seen the starry sky of the Heavenly Ancestor Realm; heard it was formed by the derivation of the Ancient Dragon Ancestor, probably tomorrow I'll be seeing the real sky of the grand world…"

He lifted the wine pot, poured it directly into his mouth, drinking until drunken, sighed, "Yet in the Upper Heaven, there's really nothing to hold onto, alone, dying anywhere is the same…"

"Generations of ancestors awaited this opportunity, to come forth to kill enemies, create accomplishments."

"In my generation, it finally happened; I am much luckier than ancestors."

"I may not have the wisdom of ancestors, but ancestors don't have my luck."

He laughed heartily, tossed the wine pot, pointing to the Sky Dome, said, "Leaving the ancestral realm this time, surely the external world shall be turned upside down! If no great achievements are made, I won't return!"

"No, if luck is bad and I die early, probably someone would send me back."

"How does the saying go, either succeed or become benevolent."

"If no peerless greatness is achieved, I'll become a martyr!"

"Whether in the historical records of the Upper Heaven, or the future history of the external Human Clan, I shall be noted!"

——

And in the Heavenly Ancestor Realm, in the hall.

Li Chengdao slightly closed his eyes.

"Leaving the Upper Heaven is dangerous and unpredictable, the vast majority, following the ancestors' will, wish to follow the Saint Master!"

"But a few people, those in high positions within the Ancestor Realm, enjoy peace and tranquility, are inevitably reluctant to die, they will certainly practice deception and conceal their true selves."

"And there are some, whose skills were originally insufficient, waiting for the departure of the high-level leaders of the Ancestor Realm, they must seize the opportunity to rise to power, becoming overlords, ruling with arrogance."

"After we leave, these fellows will surely cause chaos."

Following Li Chengdao's voice.

The Great Elder Yu Wenqi said in a low voice: "On the day His Highness leaves, we will establish the Observatory according to Ancestor's Precepts, inspecting all directions, and if there are those who are cowardly and afraid of death, they will be punished by law... If there are those who seize power in the chaos, attempting to dominate the Ancestor Realm, ruling with arrogance, trampling upon all beings, they will be executed without mercy!"

"Good!"

Li Chengdao waved his hand and said: "I bestow upon you thirteen Divine Talismans, with these Divine Talismans, you possess the abilities comparable to a Human Martial Saint!"

"Even after we leave, in the years to come, when prodigious talents emerge in the Ancestor Realm, breaking through successively until reaching Human Martial Saint, you will still have the power to balance!"

"Of course, as long as we are not completely annihilated, if there are changes in the Ancestor Realm, we will surely return to aid."

"From now on, handle all miscellaneous affairs with care."

After a brief pause, Li Chengdao continued: "The Holy Alliance and our Upper Heaven are not of the same line... Moreover, the high-level leaders of the Holy Alliance suffer from old law issues, influenced by Celestial, plagued by curses from the Old God, sometimes harboring selfish interests, future matters may face hindrances."

"As long as the Holy Alliance is not completely corrupt, Upper Heaven will absolutely not wage war against the Holy Alliance."

"But under these troubles, subsequent affairs may have to rely on support from the Ancestor Realm."

"Such as elixirs, magic artifacts, talisman papers, formations, and others."

"You must also arrange for descendants to cultivate well; when we go to battle, there will inevitably be casualties, if manpower is insufficient in the future, troops must be drawn from the Ancestor Realm for the Saint Master's command."

"If the Ancestor Realm lacks resources, I will consult with the Saint Master to requisition from the Holy Alliance."

"In short, external matters, I will discuss with the Saint Master, making decisions! Within the Ancestor Realm, being our source, you are fully responsible; do not let me down!"

After speaking thus, Li Chengdao looked to the distance and exhaled.

In the direction his gaze pointed.

A young man stood at the mountain peak, looking down at the village town below.

In that small town, there was a God Lord at the Creation Level.

This Venerated God Lord, had already passed sixty years.

He was a commoner in the small town, practiced martial arts in his youth, encountered fortune in his teens, successfully cultivated, and established a foundation.

At over thirty, he bid farewell to friends and traveled through the ten directions of the Ancestor Realm.

Until today, having succeeded in Creation, he is listed among those who will leave the Ancestor Realm.

Therefore, he returned home today, reunited with future generations, leaving cultivation techniques, leaving treasures.

"..."

Lin Yan silently watched this scene, without speaking.

He suddenly thought, if he didn't possess these Divine Skills, without various fortunes, perhaps he would be just like the other.

Achieving small success, then establishing a foundation.

Next, traveling the ten directions.

On a certain day when he is needed to die for the Human Clan.

He might return to High Willow City, reunite with family, have one last meal.

"Master?"

Little White Ape, seeing his complex expression, said in a low voice: "Is the Master feeling that having you in charge of Upper Heaven, yet allowing Upper Heaven's strong individuals to enter the Holy Alliance to fight for the external Human Clan, it is a disservice to them?"

"This is their Ancestor's Precepts."

Lin Yan's expression was solemn, he said: "The people of Upper Heaven have waited until today for the peace of the world! But..."

He finally sighed and said: "The ones with this ambition, are their ancestors."

"For them, the Heavenly Ancestor Realm is isolated from the world, not eroded by Deceit Night, not harassed by evil, and devoid of the calamity of the Old God."

"This is a utopian era, a tranquil land."

"They and I are different!"

"My ancestors, to my generation, have all been sheltered by the strong of the Human Clan."

"When I was weak in cultivation, I grew up in peace under the shelter of High Willow City, also receiving the blessings of predecessors."

"From the magic methods I began to cultivate, to everything I use, all originates from the Human Clan."

"The Human Clan honors me as Saint Master, I should protect all beings!"

"But they are different."

After a pause, Lin Yan said: "At least for them, they owe nothing to the external Human Clan."

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