Calamity of Tomorrow

"Chongyang, as my disciple, you follow the same path of cultivation as I do. After my death... my Ziying and Qingsuo swords will be entrusted to you."

"Chongyang, you have great talent in Sword Dao but are too concerned with face. You should learn from Zhou Bai; when humanity faces life and death, one mustn't take personal honor and disgrace too seriously."

"Don't forget to continue learning Twilight Taoist Skills. If you have any difficulties, go and consult Zhou Bai. He has already mastered the Tianhe Star Explosion Sword and must be thoroughly familiar with all ten layers of the Twilight Taoist Skill..."

Lv Chongyang bowed his head, his eyes revealing a sorrowful color as if he were recalling the times when Zhao Shouyi guided him.

In the image, Zhao Shouyi continued speaking, "Qian Wangsun, you are very talented, but unfortunately, your cultivation conditions before entering the school were too poor, and now the situation is becoming more and more urgent, sigh... You do not have much time left.

Of this generation of geniuses, you are the one who most needs more resources to improve your strength. All my cultivation materials and credits will be given to you."

Qian Wangsun remembered Zhao Shouyi sacrificing the spot for Xiao Pei to give him the chance for a limb regrowth operation, and thought of Xiao Pei's previous situation.

He deeply felt Zhao Shouyi's appreciation for his talent, and even until death, he was still not at ease about Qian Wangsun's future.

At this moment, as Qian Wangsun listened to Zhao Shouyi's instructions, he felt a sorrow that he could not suppress rising in his heart.

Zhao Shouyi then said, "Zhou Bai, don't be resentful that I haven't left you with anything. With your talent and significance, the Four Great Taoist Schools will surely provide you with all they can. You won't lack anything, and you wouldn't care for my trifles anyway."

Zhao Shouyi paused here, his face showing a hint of regret and sadness, "I don't want to die, who would? I still wanted to witness humanity's future, to see your successes... But since I've mutated, there's nothing I can do. Still, there's one regret that I've never been able to forget..."

"How is Xiao Pei? Has she mutated, or was she turned into a Heavenly Demon?"

"If she's still alive, whether she's become a Heavenly Demon or has mutated."

"You don't need to hold back, nor worry about me..." At this point, Zhao Shouyi fell silent for a moment, his face expressing a shade of remorse and struggle before he slowly continued, "Kill her, and complete the task that should have been done by me."

Clearly, before leaving this message, the battle in West Mountain City had not yet truly begun, and Zhao Shouyi was still unclear of Xiao Pei's situation.

Hearing Zhao Shouyi's words, everyone on the scene looked towards Zhao Shouyi with a touch of reverence in their eyes.

Ying Hui sighed inwardly, 'Old Zhao... rest assured, Xiao Pei's matter has already been resolved.'

In the image, Zhao Shouyi then said, "Zuo Dao, you are a natural talent in the way of Artifact Refining. I'm not well-versed in that aspect, but I know you must be in dire need of resources. Even if I gave you my wealth, it would still be a drop in the bucket.

So, I've applied for special resources from the Artifact Refining Institution for you, which should be enough for your cultivation until the 7th realm."

Zhou Bai glanced at Zuo Dao, who had traveled a long distance to be here. It seemed that he had been part of some special training program and had a faint look of exhaustion and sorrow in his eyes.

Zhao Shouyi sighed and said, "As for the Zuo Family's situation, it is also because our generation has been too incompetent in protecting your family. If there's anything you need, don't keep it to yourself. Zhou Bai, Qian Wangsun, Chongyang, you must all help Zuo Dao. The future era will depend on you all."

Having instructed all this, Zhao Shouyi looked up at the sky, seeming to get lost in his memories.

"In my life, I, Zhao Shouyi, have not been successful. I failed to meet the expectations of my parents and elders; I did not master the Tianhe Star Explosion Sword, nor did I break through to the 9th realm. I could not even reclaim an inch of land from the hands of the Heavenly Demons for humanity.

Up until my death, I realized that I've been failing, losing to the Heavenly Demons, the gods, the immortals, and the many geniuses of my peers."

"However, I am also grateful that before I died, I saw Zuo Dao, saw Qian Wangsun, and saw Zhou Bai. You all gave me hope. I am no longer capable... The rest is up to you all."

The image paused at that moment, indicating that Zhao Shouyi's last words were fully articulated.

However, the room remained silent at this time, as everyone was still immersed in their memories of Zhao Shouyi.

...

A day later, in the Heavenly Court, at the Department of Thunder.

Qing Yangzi had already returned to Central City, to report to the god of the Department of Thunder as a Heavenly Court Special Envoy.

Zi Yang True Monarch looked at the cultivator in front of him and said, "Qing Yangzi, I have a general understanding of the situation. Now, bring Zhou Bai over."

Qing Yangzi was slightly startled and replied, "True Monarch, we have already examined Zhou Bai, and he is clear of issues. If we forcibly bring him over, it might cause too much public backlash. Perhaps it would be better to let him continue his activities within humanity, and we can keep observing him."

"Hmm?" The Zi Yang True Monarch hummed with a single word, and the air in the room suddenly felt dense and murky.

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The crushing pressure felt like a mountain bearing down on Qing Yangzi, making him feel an immense heaviness and difficulty.

The Zi Yang True Monarch spoke calmly, "With Zhou Bai's situation, how can you allow him to wander freely? How can your side's detection capabilities compare to those of the Heavenly Court? Bring him to Central City immediately. It will naturally be the responsibility of the Plague Department to examine and investigate his condition."

As Qing Yangzi felt the overwhelming pressure, his mind replayed scenes from the battle in West Mountain City—countless humans fighting to the death.

Despite Zhou Bai's valiant efforts, the human side still suffered the loss of many precious lives.

When Qing Yangzi remembered this, especially in contrast to the Department of Thunder's actions, a fire seemed to burn within his heart.

Now, hearing the orders of the Zi Yang True Monarch, he could no longer restrain himself and said, "I believe that with West Mountain City's facilities, we are fully capable of monitoring Zhou Bai, there's no need to bring him to Central City.

Moreover, Zhou Bai is the hero who repelled tens of thousands of Heavenly Demons. If we forcibly take him to Central City, it would probably cause an uproar, not only in West Mountain City but perhaps even within the Three Pure Dao Sect."

Upon hearing this, the Zi Yang True Monarch's taut face softened into a slight smile, "You have a point. Let it be then. You're tired from the battle in West Mountain City; go and rest."

Watching Qing Yangzi's retreating figure disappearing from sight, Zi Yang True Monarch shook his head, "Truly an ungrateful dog."

The Zi Yang True Monarch tapped his fingers lightly, muttering to himself, "Zhou... Bai..."

Suddenly, with a slight movement of his Primordial Spirit, he projected his voice miles away, "Wenguang, prepare yourself. We're going to West Mountain City soon. There's someone I want you to thoroughly investigate."