The Problematic of the Unproblematic

Epilogue written by kakashi “In the year 262,000 after Father Immortal’s death, on the thirty eighth day of the 2nd Demon War, the Supreme Commander of the Celestial forces, Mo Yuan, God of War and Master of Kunlun Mountain, killed the Demon Ancestor Shao Wan with the Sword of the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan and thus ended the War. The Celestial forces crushed all..." “He didn’t end the war. She did,” a voice whispered into his ear.

Chapter 100 written by kakashi & Panda When the rain began to fall, people around him started dying. Progressively, the world had gone dark around him. It had lost its color shortly after the Shaman cursed him, until he only saw lights and shadows - now, it was like the light had disappeared, leaving only the shadows behind.

Chapter 99 written by Chimera and Miniorchid It was calm, too calm. The calm atmosphere contrasted with Li Ying’s unnerving emotions that lingered at each step. The sun began to set as they descended the uneven steps leading to the dark corridor. The smell of dirt, moss, and mist rose from the walls, filling their nostrils. This was a place like no other in the Palace, unlike other areas, which were pristine and clean. Like his many characters, this was a place he wished to hide from the world, from her.

Chapter 98 written by kakashi & Panda The weather was unusually still when Ye Hua, with two spare horses behind him, set forth from camp in secret, the plans given to him by Bai Qian carefully stowed away in his armor. He had had to do a lot of pleading before he had convinced her to stay behind. It was astounding but her mood had noticeably lightened after her encounter with the enemy soldiers and the Demon Ancestor - it must be because the agonizing wait was over and they could finally do something to get Mo Yuan back.

Chapter 97 written by Panda edited by kakashi Growing up as a member of the Nine Tailed Fox Clan and the future Queen on Qing Qiu I felt no need to answer to anyone but myself (and sometimes my parents) nor did I think I needed to obey many rules. I lived my life carefree and secure in the warmth of my family and confident in my power and position in the clan. The old Phoenix however was unhappy with my “unruliness” as he termed it and he convinced my parents I should get proper tutoring and training under the God of War, who was running the most prestigious school in all the realms.

Chapter 96.5 written by kakashi edited by Panda Year 81,357 after the Creation of the Realms (Shao Wan has just recently celebrated her 40’000 egg-escape day. This is ~28’000 years before Father Immortal’s school is opened and ~29’000 years before Shao Wan will first set eyes on pretty boy Mo Yuan at the school gates)

Chapter 96 written by kakashi edited by Panda It looked like a Celestial lightning storm was approaching. Goosebumps formed all over Shao Wan’s body, a feeling of instinctive dread mixed with morbid excitement crept up from her feet, over her midriff, up to the top of her head. In the midst of the howling energy storm was the God of War, carrying a massive killing aura before him like a black, thick cloud. He was brandishing his sword with elegant, yet powerful movements, drawing Celestial fire from the Heavens and throwing it to all sides, downing screaming soldiers by the hundreds. A sight to behold and never to forget, her Mo Yuan.

Chapter 95 written by Chimera and MiniOrchid edited by Chimera Zi Lan was dead. Die Feng did not feel much as 5th delivered his report in a hoarse voice. His gaze remained at the slice of daylight visible between the tent flaps, his mind expecting Zi Lan to walk in any moment, smirking. There was no body. By all accounts, Zi Lan had burned, his aura vanquished. “Senior?” 5th prodded.

Chapter 94b written by kakashi edited by Panda “In the year 262,000 after Father Immortal’s death, on the twenty third day of the 2nd Demon War, the God of War, Supreme Commander of the Celestial forces, won a decisive battle against the Demon Armies. Using a new tactical formation and a feint involving the Xì Mǎ Yú cavalry, he launched a rear attack on the enemy center. By personally leading his fastest, most elite warriors into the thick of the enemy forces, he struck right at their heart, bringing greatest devastation to the Demon army from within. Yet, he had the Celestial armies retreat when High God Cheng Yin surprisingly brought in masses of new demon soldiers from out of nowhere and threatened to…"

Chapter 94a written by Panda edited by kakashi Ye Hua was brimming with fury, his entire being vibrating from the sheer amount of terror and anger that ran through him. And yet, the object of his anger gazed at him dispassionately, detached, and without a shred of emotion. At most, there was a slightly annoyed look on the face he knew so well.

Chapter 93 written by kakashi edited by Panda “I would not want to experience mortal suffering, you are right. But at least, it ends. Immortal grief is much worse. It doesn’t.” She had been right. Immortal grief was like a taste of hell while one was damned to live, like an ocean of the blackest sorrow threatening to drown one’s every sense and purpose.

Chapter 92 written by MiniOrchid edited by kakashi, Chimera and Panda During the dark ages when the world was freshly formed, cultivation was new and there were no controls or limits. There were no records either, no masters to teach anyone, not even the High Gods. Stabilizing cultivation was a balancing act established through trial and error and if one was not careful, it could easily lead to catastrophic results. It took millennia and thousands of innocents dying at the hands of those who had lost control over their powers for enough knowledge to be gathered, rules to be set, and records to be put in place.

Chapter 91 written by Panda edited by kakashi Cold and miserable, Yue shivered slightly as he adjusted his position behind the small clearing he had fashioned for himself. And not for the first time he wondered if he was truly as insane as his brothers accused him of being.

Chapter 90 written by Miniorchid Edited by kakashi, Panda and Chimera Numbness… Was that even the right word to use under the circumstances? 4th Junior had been a ghost of himself when he had first come back from the Ghost Realm. Thereafter, Die Feng had been there to witness the anxiety eating away at Shang Ling day after day. And he had been present when 4th Junior had left again, with only a few words of assurance that he would return in a few days.

Chapter 89 written by kakashi edited by Panda From the shadow of a tree, Cheng Yin watched his son pick up a fistful of dirt, study it intently and then stuff it into his mouth. With brown spittle running down his chin, he proceeded to crawl rather swiftly towards a patch of grass in the middle of the small courtyard. He hadn’t known the child was that mobile already - it was a moment to either make a father smile or make a father shout at the attending maids, who were chattering excitedly instead of watching the baby. However, his recent, very successful foray into the Ghost Realm had cost him a lot of energy, so he did neither. Besides, there was no point in smiling or shouting, so he just watched his son in silence, knowing it would soon be over anyway.

Chapter 88 written by MiniOrchid edited by kakashi and Panda Monsters come in many forms... Most are made up, of course. Parents, grandparents, and elders told us these stories when we were children, often to keep our behavior in check. Monsters will come to get you....they often said… Like folklore to remind us not to lie, to steal, or wander off with strangers; these tales are used to control the unfavorable habits in our youth, because Monsters will go after those who stray away from the rightful path.

Chapter 87 written by kakashi edited by Panda When they stepped out of the bookshop with several scrolls of top grade erotic material in their possession, Shao Wan became aware of a strange kind of feeling. It was like something was nagging at her, trying to get her attention to spoil her elated mood. It was so unfamiliar, it took her a few moments to identify it: It was her conscience . It told her to apologize to Mo Yuan - even though she hadn’t done anything wrong. Or had she? He, on the other hand, continued to do everything right, which seemed to be part of the problem: He had not only paid for the scrolls she had chosen but also carried them for her, wrapped in a leather band that ended in a tied sling over his shoulder. That someone highborn like him, who had been brought up surrounded by servants who took care of his every need day and night, would not let her carry anything, was a gesture she found oddly touching. When he was so nice and selfless to her, she felt vuln...

Chapter 86 written by kakashi edited by Panda “Good morning,” somebody whispered into his ear. Mo Yuan had slept so soundly and deeply, it took him a few moments to remember where he was. It was still dark outside, but a first faint light heralded the imminent rise of the sun. The warmth of Shao Wan’s body next to him underneath the softness of the furs gave him a deep feeling of contentment and wholesomeness.

Chapter 85 written by MiniOrchid Edited by kakashi & Panda Thousand Beasts Mountain, Ghost Realm He didn’t want to die... Why...had they left them here? Defenseless, taken from their homes. In this harsh, unforgiving landscape, with nothing but each other.

Chapter 84 written by kakashi edited by Panda His embrace was warm and comforting, his body behind her like a protective shield. This was how they had lain before, her head cushioned by his arm, his face buried into her hair, his soft breath at her ear.