The Path to Revenge

Translated by Basingh

"Heavenly Domain Talisman…"

Inside the grand hall of the Imperial Dragon God Nest, Long Chen sat alone. His gaze swept across the empty hall, his thoughts deep and heavy.

"Why? Why are they doing this?"

A long sigh escaped his lips. Those people had betrayed the Nine Heavens World—but for what?

Did they truly believe the outsiders would grant them anything worthwhile?

Did they not realize that once these foreign invaders conquered the Nine Heavens, the first ones to be eradicated would be the traitors themselves?

These people were aiding the very monsters that slaughtered their ancestors. What promises could they possibly believe? What idiots would trust the words of butchers?

"How rotten does one’s brain have to be to fall for such lies?"

The sheer stupidity made Long Chen’s blood boil.

The Cowardice of the Masses

Kun Ding sighed, his voice carrying the weight of experience.

"This is how the common folk think. To them, it doesn’t matter who sits on the throne. Whether the Nine Heavens rules or the outsiders take over, they believe their lives will remain the same."

"The chaos war devastated the Nine Heavens World. The scars it left behind made people fear another war. Most would rather submit and become slaves than risk fighting back and losing everything."

Kun Ding's words were logical. But before Long Chen could respond, Dragonbone Evil Moon let out a cold, disdainful laugh.

"Hah! Let’s call it what it is—they’re cowards."

"They’d rather be dogs than warriors. Even worse, they’ll try to stop true warriors from rising up—because deep down, they know they’re too weak to fight."

"People like that? They should all be slaughtered. Keeping them around only drags everyone else down."

Kun Ding and Evil Moon had very different views, yet both made sense.

Long Chen knew this betrayal wasn’t as simple as mere cowardice.

Something bigger was at play.

The Betrayal of the Four Great Disciples

The greatest betrayal in history…

Among the four disciples of the Alchemy Emperor, two had turned against their master.

What had happened?

Why would Grand Brahma Heaven and Falling Sky Night commit such an atrocious act against the one who raised them?

The Alchemy Emperor was a legendary figure, revered as the greatest alchemist of all time. What could the outsiders have offered that made betraying her seem worthwhile?

A chill crept down Long Chen’s spine as a terrifying thought formed in his mind.

"Kun Ding, let me ask you something. Was the betrayal of Grand Brahma Heaven and Falling Sky Night the decisive factor in the Nine Heavens' defeat?"

This was the question that haunted him.

Kun Ding fell silent.

Seconds passed.

Even Evil Moon grew impatient.

"Oi, you gone mute?"

Kun Ding finally sighed.

"To be honest… even if they hadn’t betrayed us, the Nine Heavens still would have lost."

"Their betrayal merely sped up the inevitable."

An Unwinnable War?

Long Chen’s heart sank.

That meant… the Nine Heavens never stood a chance to begin with.

Even with Star Lord and Alchemy Emperor—the strongest warriors of their time—the Nine Heavens still fell.

Who… no, what were they up against?

What kind of existence was capable of defeating the combined might of the greatest beings in history?

And now, centuries later, the situation was even worse.

Back then, the entire Nine Heavens was united under one banner.

Now?

The world was a fractured, scattered mess.

The will to fight had been shattered.

Traitors infested every corner.

This era was in far worse condition than the time of Star Lord and Alchemy Emperor.

"If they couldn’t win… what hope do I have?"

A heavy silence filled the hall.

Even Dragonbone Evil Moon, who was always arrogant, remained quiet.

"Damn it, old pot… that’s one depressing answer."

Kun Ding sighed.

"I never told you before because I didn’t want to crush your spirit."

"But at some point, you need to face reality—no matter how painful it is."

"There are even worse truths I haven’t told you yet…"

Kun Ding didn’t say the last part aloud.

"Even if it's hopeless—I will fight."

A deep breath.

Long Chen clenched his fists, his eyes burning with determination.

"I don’t care if the past was doomed. I have too many brothers-in-arms, too many lovers, too many comrades who are ready to fight beside me."

"I may walk the path of the Nine Star Hegemon Body Art, but I am NOT walking the same path as Star Lord."

"Star Lord is Star Lord. I am Long Chen."

"He failed? That doesn’t mean I will."

Long Chen’s killing intent surged.

"Star Lord, Alchemy Emperor, and countless ancestors shed blood to push back the darkness."

"They bought us time—time that I will not waste."

"I carry their legacy, and I will not let them die in vain."

"I will avenge them."

"And anyone who dares stand in my way—will die."

"If you betray the Nine Heavens—you die."

"If you tell me to forget my revenge—you die."

A storm of killing intent erupted from his body, shaking the entire Imperial Dragon God Nest.

No more mercy. No more hesitation.

Anyone who sided with the enemy was an enemy.

And Long Chen had only one way of dealing with enemies.

The Final Sprint Toward Power

Kun Ding’s voice broke the tension.

"We’ll arrive in three days. There are a few broken spatial zones along the route, but we’ll navigate around them."

"For now, forget everything else. You need to refine the power inside your Supreme Bone and reach the peak of the Three-Nine Realm within these three days."

"You saw how Ming Zang cheated his way to power. Other forces have their own methods too. You need to catch up."

Dragonbone Evil Moon snorted.

"Hmph, that’s nothing. I’m about to enter my second form soon."

"Once that happens, you’ll finally see the true might of Evil Moon!"

Long Chen took a deep breath.

He stepped into the cultivation chamber.

His Supreme Bone ignited, unleashing a tsunami of power.

The Nine Hundred and Ninety-Nine Emperor Flames in his body blazed to life.

"BOOM!"

A terrifying pressure exploded outward.

The entire Imperial Dragon God Nest trembled.

Even the cultivators in seclusion were jolted awake.

Outside, Bai Fan, who was standing guard, stared in shock and excitement.

"He hasn’t even merged with the Emperor Flames yet, and his power is already this terrifying…"

"At this rate… could he already be as strong as the legendary Chaos Dragon Emperor?!"

🔥 End of Chapter 🔥

Final Thoughts:
Long Chen's resolve is stronger than ever, but the truth of the past is terrifying. Even the greatest heroes of history couldn’t win—but that doesn’t mean Long Chen will accept defeat.

He only has one path forward—slaughter all who stand in his way.

Next Chapter: 🔥 The Birth of a Monster!