Clarke's eyes gradually opened.

The pain remained,after all.

Violent collisions,after all—it didn't make sense.

But deep in his heart,he understood everything.

· "Excellent. It seems they've learned of my existence after all."

· "It seems I forgot. Perhaps there's a big mouth among us who informed the higher-ups about me, and now I'm suffering because of it."

· "How laughable. Truly laughable."

The carriage suddenly stopped.

The door swung wide open before Clarke.

Bright sunlight streamed into his eyes;he felt he hadn't seen light like this in a long time.

It was the same man who had pierced his chest.

Naturally,the fools would look at him with hatred, their hearts burning with rage.

But Clarke was calm.He was the type to collect evidence of your misdeeds. He wouldn't seek immediate revenge upon seeing you. He would wait... like a lone wolf without a pack, stalking his prey for hours, days, even months.

Clarke stepped out.

When he looked forward,he was stunned by the awe-inspiring sight.

It was a massive and strange land;he didn't understand its secret. The capital of the Qi Empire.

Nevertheless,Clarke asked the old man:

· "Old man, let me ask you this: What fuels the hatred of humans?"

He remained silent, ignoring Clarke.

Clarke continued:

· "Actions and treatment fuel hatred. I know that beyond every mountain lies another, topped by the heavens."

· "But you didn't defeat me in battle. I don't know who you are, but what you did was an arrogant act."

· "Therefore, I will shatter all your principles. All the things you believe in will witness their destruction. This is my oath, one that will never waver."

· "And don't think stealing my soul is easy. Hahahahaha! Many have tried, but none have found a way against me."

The old man completely ignored him. Clarke didn't care if he responded or not.

Actions feed grudges.

A man's heart does not forget.This is the fundamental difference between men and women. Women forget, while men remember, and remember, and remember.

He will not forget.

Forgetfulness is a blessing women enjoy.By nature, they are not vindictive; they forgive even if you harm them.

But Clarke cared more about benefits than people.In the end, humans provided benefits through their deaths.

Clarke had no qualms about killing them to plunder their resources.

They entered the capital.

It was truly massive,filled with shops and buildings, but it had a strict, Buddhist aura. Clarke didn't know why, but followers of the Buddhist sect were numerous.

And high above,a great mountain had a waterfall flowing from it, named Lotus Mountain.

There was a palace,a massive palace atop the mountain.

It was called the Lotus Pavilion.

Because the waterfall was filled with spreading red lotus flowers.

They boarded another carriage.

But this time,it was a luxurious carriage, unlike the previous sealed one that didn't even let light in.

The journey took a full hour.

No sooner had they arrived at the Imperial Palace...

A woman appeared.Clarke couldn't discern her cultivation base.

She was as strong as the old man.

This woman was beautiful,with blue hair, and she wasn't wearing a veil, which Clarke had assumed was customary for women in this nation.

The woman spoke:

· "So, you are the Heavens-Stealing Archfiend."

Clarke was shocked to be addressed as such. In truth, he liked the name, though his face showed surprise.

The lady continued:

· "Yes, that is your title. But we have brought you here for your protection!!!"

Clarke's expression was calm. He had expected this. They knew about Tai Fei and everything.

He wasn't concerned if a family or a few humans came after him.The Empire itself, with all its power, hadn't pursued him. Those who strive for the impossible must know the risks they face. Tribulations were nourishment for the strong, and simultaneously lethal for the weak who glorified their weakness. Clarke did not fear them. If ten came for revenge, he would kill them. If a hundred men chased him, he would kill them too. If the entire world sought vengeance, he would annihilate it. And if he died, it meant only one thing: he was weak and deserved his death.

Clarke replied coldly:

· "Then why did this man dare to attack me in such a despicable and merciless way?"

· "Isn't this an act of aggression against me? And imprisoning me in a box without any food for the entire journey?"

The lady replied:

· "He did that because he thought you wouldn't follow peacefully."

· "Follow him, with all that power? I wouldn't have dared to face him, and now you say this?"

· "Perhaps I am a fiend, but I know when to attack and when to retreat, woman."

Clarke's tone was extremely rude.

Soon, a young woman arrived, seemingly a secretary, looking terrified:

· "My Lady, Tai Fei has arrived and requests your presence. He said: 'Let Hua Yin come to me.'"

· "And he has killed several of the elite guards."

Hua Yin wasn't frightened. Instead, she looked at Clarke, whose face was calm, devoid of arrogance, not even attempting to threaten them with his master.

Clarke laughed arrogantly and said:

· "Are you wondering why I didn't demand my release, or else my master would kill you? Well, let me tell you."

· "Escaping these chains that bind me is far too easy."

Clarke's hand terrifyingly turned spectral.

A world swiftly manifested behind Clarke.

A powerful wave of force shot towards the old man beside him.

But the old man also countered with a punch.

The exchange wasn't equal,but the collision was terrifying. A lightning aura erupted from the old man, flowing horribly. The void itself couldn't withstand it, and Clarke's demonic aura poured forth without any mercy.

Clarke was sent flying far away.

Clarke laughed and said:

· "I expected that after the collision! You are at the Soul Transformation stage!!!!"

Hua Yin was shocked. Clarke had discerned Ma Chengsu's cultivation realm just from the clash of their fists.

Clarke stood up, dusting himself off.

Although Ma Chengsu remained calm,he knew Clarke wouldn't resist now that he understood the gap in their power.

Clarke followed them, laughing inwardly:

· "Disasters pile upon my shoulders. So, the Heavens are trying to prevent my ascent."

· "But even so, this only strengthens my resolve. I will not yield, and I will not calm down."

· "I still strengthen myself. I fight, I struggle."

· "In truth, I thought I was the only clever one, that the Heavens favored me."

· "And I completely forgot about Jin. In truth, I considered him more of a rat than anything else, and now..."

· "I've learned there are other clever people. If I am a wolf, there are other wolves who can compete with you."

· "From now on, I won't be a fool, arrogant and thinking I'm the smartest."

· "It's funny that my sword is truly chipped, unable to cut."

· "But even if it's chipped, and I still fail often, despite that, I will continue to strike, again and again, until I cut down all hardships with my chipped sword."

Clarke and Hua Yin arrived at Tai Fei's waiting room.

He looked at Clarke, who was injured but didn't care.

In truth,Clarke knew this. He really just wanted to warn them using "Tai Fei's" name, even though he knew Tai Fei wouldn't come running from the ends of the earth to save him.

Truly pitiable.

For Tai Fei needed no excuse to kill.

· "So, you've been hunted. Hahahahahaha."

Clarke sat opposite him.

The two schemers were reunited after their separation.

Clarke laughed and said:

· "Ever since I set foot in this city, I knew there was something strange about it."

· "See? It seems you haven't lost your intelligence and wit after all."

Clarke replied:

· "This place is one of the closest to the heavens, among the closest to the sun and the moon."

Hua Yin interjected:

· "What are you two talking about?"

Tai Fei swiftly said:

· "Silence, woman! Do you think even if we included you in our conversation you would understand?"

· "Truly pitiable! Women like you think you can rise to the status of men, but in truth, you know nothing."

· "That's why you've always been excluded from the circles of power."

Tai Fei's words were harsh.

· "Continue, Clarke."

Clarke looked on indifferently, unconcerned, and said:

· "In truth, my theory suggests that our mortal world is smaller than we truly think."

· "To the extent that if the Sun and the Moon were separated, each appearing in a different place..."

· "We could generate infinite energy. That's what we truly need."

· "For example, if the Moon were in the Gothic Kingdom, and the Sun appeared here."

· "As you know, the Moon is a mirror of the Sun. The Moon shines with the Sun's light."

· "Simple knowledge, but precious because of its simplicity."

Tai Fei laughed and said:

· "Good. Now you know what you need to do. Now comes the hardest part: implementation."

· "I myself don't know how to create an array like this."

· "Although, as you know, I don't need to mention this to the public, but it's a secretly crafted art, and it's human."

· "I investigated this matter for many years, and the only one who understood it was the Venerable Mad Sun Conqueror. He was the only one who grasped this."

· "And once he understood it, the Heavens fought him by all means until he died!!!"

Clarke replied:

· "Although the mortal world is small, it is full of frightening secrets."

· "The mortal world is like living on a mountain, and once you leave that mountain, you discover you were just a frog at the bottom of a well..."

· "Because you thought the mountain you lived on was the entire world."

· "But that woman certainly won't stop trying to restrain me."

· "In truth, I haven't understood anything. The world is still narrow, and my path is difficult..."

· "But even so, I will not stop."

· "That's the determination, Clarke. But what is your plan now?"

Clarke replied, reclining:

· "My plan is simple, but it might take a while. Namely, to find the legacies of the Venerable One. I believe his legacies are numerous, not just one."

· "This is my primary goal."

· "And this goal leads me to go to the Gothic Kingdom. There's something there that needs to be... dealt with, and I'll need support, of course."

Tai Fei looked at him piercingly, sensing Clarke was hiding something, and asked:

· "And what do you need to deal with there???"

· "Jin! That brat has caused me many problems and cannot be ignored. He must die without any mercy."

· "But I suspect he has prepared many plans and forces. What I need is a good sword, and when I ask for help, you will appear."

· "And of course, my words include you, Hua Yin."

To be continued...

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