Chapter 1

In the Empire of Zhan Qin, in the city of Qiu He, at the residence of the Feng Yun Family!

Main Hall!

"Feng Yun Baisheng, Zhao Linlin, you two, colluding with evil, harming fellow disciples of the Ao Han Sect, your crimes deserve death!"

"Feng Yun Baisheng, Zhao Linlin, you two, betraying friends for personal gain, your crimes are unforgivable, you should be killed!"

"Feng Yun Baisheng, Zhao Linlin, you two, committing treason, acting against the law, you should die!"

...

Each cold and stern accusation was like a sharp blade, each one lethal, swirling and crisscrossing in the main hall of the Feng Yun Family, pressing relentlessly!

But in the main hall, a middle-aged man with a square face and a cold, beautiful woman stood straight in the center, holding a boy of about ten years old, silent and motionless.

Outside, dozens of men and women with extraordinary auras and various appearances pointed their fingers and cursed, listing their crimes, their eyes filled with overwhelming killing intent!

"Feng Yun Baisheng, Zhao Linlin, do you two know your crimes?" A bald old man with a dark red face, his long robe fluttering in the wind, roared fiercely.

"Feng Yun Baisheng, Zhao Linlin, we value loyalty and righteousness in our friendships. Although 'Li Xiayun' is notorious in the Empire of Zhan Qin, reviled by gods and humans, rumors are not the same as reality. In the six months we spent with 'Li Xiayun,' we were deeply impressed by his talent and character in martial arts. He is loyal and righteous, far from the 'cruel and evil' person described in rumors!" The square-faced man, 'Feng Yun Baisheng,' stood fearlessly, speaking with passion.

"Ridiculous! Is Li Xiayun also a good person? Can he be called 'righteous and loyal'? I think you two are simply delusional and stubborn! Well, well, from where you came, you should return there!" An old woman with fierce eyes, a robust figure, and a face full of wrinkles, sneered, her right hand extending, her index finger drawing in the air, making a hissing sound, the air showing ripples of energy.

"Huo Laotai's 'Sky Splitting Finger Technique' is sufficient to execute traitors. So, please, Huo Laotai, take action!" The old man with a dark red face, squinting his eyes, smiled at 'Huo Laotai.'

Huo Laotai's entire body was filled with power, her Seventh Rank of the Postnatal Realm, making her face glow with a faint light, a clear sign of her peak power!

Feng Yun Baisheng and Zhao Linlin moved simultaneously, shielding the boy behind them.

Feng Yun Baisheng's gaze was fixed on Huo Laotai, his right hand gently resting on the hilt of his sword; Zhao Linlin waved her hand, removing a hairpin from her bun, which rolled flexibly between her fingers, like a living thing!

"Haha!" Huo Laotai laughed dryly, "The Feng Yun Family's Thirteen Deadly Swords, the Zhao Family's Seven Apertures Linglong Hairpin... such trashy martial techniques, dare to show off in front of an old woman?" She paused, slightly turning her head, and coldly said to a middle-aged man with a sword at his waist, "Feng Yun Family Head, your son and daughter-in-law have committed crimes. We, on the orders of the Ao Han Sect, are here to execute them. What do you have to say?"

Feng Yun Mo, the current head of the Feng Yun Family, also at the Seventh Rank of the Postnatal Realm, could only endure the harsh questioning without a word! Even when Huo Laotai mocked the Feng Yun Family's highest martial technique, the 'Thirteen Deadly Swords,' as trash, Feng Yun Mo dared not argue!

Feng Yun Mo's gaze swept over Feng Yun Baisheng and Zhao Linlin, his own son and daughter-in-law! But at this moment, their lives were completely in the hands of others, and even as a father, he dared not stand up to protect them!

The order to execute Feng Yun Baisheng and Zhao Linlin was issued by the Ao Han Sect. How could the Feng Yun Family dare to resist? Offending the Ao Han Sect could result in the entire family being massacred!

"Feng Yun Mo, I see your mind is not working well. 'Li Xiayun' is the enemy of the Ao Han Sect. Many of our family's children have been killed by 'Li Xiayun.' Such a villain, if we encounter him, we should fight to the death, not befriend him! Your son and daughter-in-law have willingly degraded themselves, calling 'Li Xiayun' brother and sister. Isn't this clearly opposing the Ao Han Sect? The Sect Head is merciful and has not involved your entire family. If you hesitate, and anger the Sect Head, the destruction of your family will be a matter of moments!"

"Yes, Feng Yun Mo, when it's time to act, act decisively. Executing Feng Yun Baisheng and his wife is a wise move to protect yourself!"

Those standing beside Feng Yun Mo began to advise him.

"Father, what is there to hesitate? The fifth brother, not knowing how to keep himself clean, betrayed the Ao Han Sect and the Feng Yun Family, he should be killed!"

"Father, kill them!"

Kill!

Kill!

Kill!

The Feng Yun Family's disciples behind Feng Yun Mo all spoke up, willing to execute their own kin, Feng Yun Baisheng and his wife!

Feng Yun Mo's gaze swept over Feng Yun Baisheng and his wife, his face uncertain, his lips moving, but unable to speak.

Feng Yun Baisheng smiled bitterly, muttering, "Betrayed by all, ha, this is what it means to be betrayed by all." His gaze swept over his brothers and sisters. The Feng Yun Family members, upon meeting Feng Yun Baisheng's tragic gaze, all turned away, their faces showing disgust and contempt, as if trying to distance themselves from him at this moment!

"Sheng, it's over. Today, we cannot escape death. I only hope..." Zhao Linlin sighed, tightly hugging the boy behind her, her eyes filled with infinite longing and reluctance. "I only hope they will spare Wuheng."

The boy, Feng Yun Wuheng, is the son of Feng Yun Baisheng and Zhao Linlin, ten years old, with average talent, unable to reach the First Rank of the Postnatal Realm.

At this moment, Feng Yun Wuheng, trembling in Zhao Linlin's arms, was already terrified. He understood that these people, with their fierce aura, were here to murder his parents! And his grandfather and family members, instead of helping, were ready to add to his misfortune!

Feng Yun Wuheng, introverted and timid, under the pressure of the surrounding killers, suddenly felt his mind go blank, his eyes rolled back, and his body trembled.

Suddenly, Feng Yun Wuheng's consciousness became hazy, and he fainted in Zhao Linlin's arms. At the same time, another set of memories flooded his mind, quickly merging and overwhelming his original memories!

In his faint, Feng Yun Wuheng's eyes flickered open, his black eyes darting around, his heart crying out in misfortune...

"Damn, I was just taking the bus to work in the early morning, but the bus brakes failed, crashing into the Fu Xi River. I choked on a few mouthfuls of water and lost consciousness. Now, I wake up to this scene?"

"Wait... Xuanzun Continent? Empire of Zhan Qin? City of Qiu He? Ao Han Sect? Feng Yun Family?"

"The Xuanzun Continent has 13 empires, among which the Empire of Zhan Qin is just one of the middle-ranking empires. The Empire of Zhan Qin consists of 58 cities, and the City of Qiu He ranks 47th."

"On the Xuanzun Continent, anyone who successfully cultivates Xuan Qi can be called a martial artist. Martial artists are divided into Postnatal and Prenatal. The Postnatal realm is divided into ten ranks, and when a martial artist reaches the Tenth Rank of the Postnatal Realm, they have the potential to break through and become a supreme Prenatal martial artist."

"Taking the Empire of Zhan Qin as an example, there are five Xuan Qi sects, each roughly leading the martial artists of about ten cities. For example, the Ao Han Sect leads the Xuan Qi families of 13 cities, including the City of Qiu He. The Feng Yun Family is one of the six major families in the City of Qiu He. The Feng Yun Family, He Family, Chen Family, Nalan Family, Hu Family, and Yelü Family. Every five years, these six families send a batch of outstanding disciples to the Ao Han Sect. Those who qualify to enter the Ao Han Sect have the opportunity to cultivate the sect's highest martial techniques... the Seven Secrets of Ao Han, greatly increasing their chances of becoming a Prenatal martial artist!"

"If the power structure of the Xuanzun Continent is described as a pyramid, it would be... Empire - Xuan Qi Sect - City - Xuan Qi Family. Of course, some martial artists are outside this power structure, not belonging to any Xuan Qi sect or family. These people are called independent cultivators. 'Li Xiayun' is a notorious independent cultivator in the Empire of Zhan Qin, with a very bad reputation. It is said that he often kills, robs, and even insults women. He has committed many crimes, the most famous being the abduction of the Ao Han Sect Head's daughter ten years ago. He is the top criminal wanted by the Ao Han Sect for many years!"

"Feng Yun Wuheng's parents, Feng Yun Baisheng and Zhao Linlin, encountered life-threatening danger during an outing. They were saved by an independent cultivator, who was a Prenatal martial artist named Li Xiayun. Perhaps it was fate, and the three became friends... This, for Feng Yun Baisheng and his wife, was tantamount to betraying the family! Betraying the Ao Han Sect!"

...

In a flash, Feng Yun Wuheng's memories were shattered and quickly absorbed and merged by this newcomer!

Coincidentally, this newcomer was also named 'Feng Yun Wuheng.' Perhaps this was a coincidence!

The newcomer, Feng Yun Wuheng, is 24 years old, an Earthling, an orphan, a micro-homemaker, occasionally working part-time to support himself. He did not suffer much pain or hardship and successfully took over the body of the 10-year-old Feng Yun Wuheng.

In other words, the 10-year-old Feng Yun Wuheng is now... dead.

"Father, today, my wife and I are doomed, with no hope of turning things around! Whether it's my own degradation or a mistake in friendship, I have no regrets! My body and hair are given by my parents, and I do not want to make it difficult for my father. I will return this life to my father. I only ask that my father and everyone here spare my son, Wuheng." Feng Yun Baisheng, seeing that no one in the Feng Yun Family would stand up for him and his wife, was already disheartened and resolved to die, with only one concern: his son, Feng Yun Wuheng.

Feng Yun Mo looked at his son, daughter-in-law, and grandson, Feng Yun Wuheng, then glanced at the experts from the other five major families in the City of Qiu He in the main hall. His eyes dimmed, and his lips twitched... "Well, well, Baisheng, Linlin, I will protect your only bloodline. You... go in peace!"

Feng Yun Baisheng and his wife Zhao Linlin looked at each other. Zhao Linlin said softly, "Sheng, I'll go first." Then, she bent down, her lips touching Feng Yun Wuheng's young cheek, and whispered, "Son, Mother is leaving. Mother can't... can't give you..." Her voice cut off, and she fell to the ground, a hairpin piercing her heart, blood seeping through her white clothes. The hairpin had pierced her heart, killing her instantly!

An uncontrollable sorrow and pain burst from Feng Yun Wuheng's heart, and tears streamed down his face... "Mother!" He cried out, falling onto Zhao Linlin's cooling body. The newcomer, Feng Yun Wuheng, not only inherited the host's body and memories but also, in his subconscious, accepted 'Feng Yun Baisheng' and 'Zhao Linlin' as his parents! The blood in his veins was given by them! This blood is thicker than water! This love is higher than the sky!

"Feng Yun Wuheng, remember..." Feng Yun Baisheng bent down, one hand tightly hugging the sobbing Feng Yun Wuheng. "You have poor martial talent and a weak constitution. In the future, abandon martial arts and focus on literature, marry, have children, and live a simple life! Do not harbor thoughts of revenge!"

Feng Yun Baisheng, with his rough right hand, the result of years of sword practice, gently stroked Feng Yun Wuheng's face, his eyes filled with an indescribable sorrow.

"Father... Father..." Waves of intense shock flooded Feng Yun Wuheng's mind, "No... No... Don't die... Don't..."

Suddenly, Feng Yun Baisheng's eyes, filled with sorrow, turned to a conflicted look, as if he was struggling with a decision. But soon, his face showed determination, and he made a decision. He tightly hugged Feng Yun Wuheng, pulled out his sword, and thrust it into his back, piercing his heart, his body pierced through!

The sword tip, piercing through Feng Yun Baisheng's body, slightly pierced Feng Yun Wuheng's chest, the wound shallow but still bleeding!

Feng Yun Baisheng's heart bled profusely, splashing some onto Feng Yun Wuheng's shallow wound!

Feng Yun Wuheng felt an intense heat all over his body, as if something had been suddenly forced into his mind!

"Feng Yun Wuheng, Father is leaving!" Feng Yun Baisheng gently pushed Feng Yun Wuheng away, then fell onto his wife's body, a smile of regret and comfort on his face as he died.

In an instant, Feng Yun Baisheng and Zhao Linlin died in the main hall of the Feng Yun Family!

Feng Yun Wuheng felt as if he had been struck by lightning, rushing to his parents' bodies, crying out... "Father! Mother! Wake up! Wake up!"

Although he was a newcomer, the sense of bloodline and family was deeply rooted!

"Alright, this pair of sinners is dead. We can report back to the Ao Han Sect with peace of mind."

"Spit! They deserved to die for their degradation!"

"Suicide was too easy for them. If they had been stubborn, I would have killed them myself!"

"Scum!"

...

Feng Yun Baisheng and Zhao Linlin's bodies were still warm, but the people around them began to mock and ridicule them, as if they couldn't even let the dead rest in peace!

"These dogs forced my parents to die! I was an orphan in my past life, and I am still an orphan after crossing over! Hate!" The buzzing around him filled Feng Yun Wuheng's heart with overwhelming hatred! He slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping from left to right, looking at each person, including his family members, without missing a single one!

Feng Yun Wuheng looked very carefully and seriously, as if he wanted to remember every person's face, engraving it in his memory!

He was like a trapped beast, his originally innocent eyes now filled with bloodshot red!

This was not the gaze of a ten-year-old child!

Anyone who met Feng Yun Wuheng's gaze felt a strange chill in their heart, unable to meet his eyes!

"Feng Yun Wuheng, my grandson, come here. From today, Grandfather will take care of you." Feng Yun Mo sighed, gently beckoning to Feng Yun Wuheng.

At that moment, 'Huo Laotai' screeched, "Wait! Feng Yun Mo, Feng Yun Baisheng and his wife are dead, but this child must not be spared! Remember, raising a tiger is asking for trouble. Today, we will eliminate the root, once and for all!"

With these words, dozens of cold and deadly auras from all around converged on Feng Yun Wuheng!

Including Feng Yun Baisheng's own brothers and sisters!

"This child should be killed as well," the old man with a dark red face said coldly.