I Truly Am The Villian

``` Most people's lives are not the same. As a cast-off, some might yearn to destroy the Slaying Immortal Sect, to take revenge for themselves, feeling a sense of exhilarating catharsis. But every day, innumerable talented disciples and heroes die in battles, and compared to the majority of people who die in obscurity, the Martial Heavenly Venerable clearly chose a different path. He demonstrated his value to the Slaying Immortal Sect and then was recruited, becoming the previous generation's Sect Master. This is his life. The Martial Heavenly Venerable also stared straight into his own life, looking at Xu Zimei, and spoke, "Now that it has come to this, there is no room for reconciliation. After today, either my Slaying Immortal Sect perishes, or your True Martial Holy Sect dies." The majesty of the Immortal Extreme surged around him, the seven-colored mist robe worn on his body, with seven-colored light shooting up to the sky. Turning into a rainbow shower, it formed a rainbow bridge amid such a gloomy sky. "I've heard that you entered immortality through martial arts, that you can master all martial arts under heaven," Xu Zimei said with a smile. "Now I do wish to put it to the test." What does it mean to enter immortality through martial arts? Most people think that once one enters the Immortal Realm, one becomes an immortal. This notion is incorrect. Whether it's stepping into immortality or becoming a Great Emperor, they are nothing but levels within a long and misguided path of cultivation. They fall far short when compared to a real Immortal. What is an Immortal? Storytellers in the market teahouses once said that there are Immortals in the world. They may be found wandering amidst the drifting clouds, appearing and disappearing in bustling markets, in seclusion within ancient temples hidden in the mountains, or carefree on overseas Immortal Mountains. The greatest difference between Immortals and people is that they have severed their seven emotions and six desires, desiring nothing and asking for nothing. Yet, stepping into immortality, being an Immortal, and entering immortality through martial arts are three different concepts. Stepping into immortality is a state of being, Immortals are genuine immortals. While entering immortality through martial arts means taking the path of martial arts to an extreme, reaching a profound level, which could be considered as becoming an immortal. But the very end of martial arts is still martial arts, and becoming immortal is just a description, hence the title Martial Heavenly Venerable was given to him. "Please enlighten me," the Martial Heavenly Venerable waved his right hand, and a flicker of sword light flashed in the distance. Immediately after, nature's spiritual energy converged, and a Longsword condensed and appeared in his hand. Wielding the sword, any move seemed effortless for him as if his martial skills reached the heart; the sword moved with his spirit. "Surging Waves Overwhelm the Heavens," the Longsword in his hand swung down, and even an ordinary Shocking Wave Sword Technique displayed astounding power in his hands. Like the work of a divine craftsman, otherworldly and transcendental. Gigantic waves annihilating the void, accompanied by the Longsword transforming into a tower of torrential waves, surged violently towards Xu Zimei. Xu Zimei's Tyrant Shadow unsheathed his blade on its own, with Heaven Shaking Blade Qi sweeping through the void, cleaving the incoming waves in half. The waves rushed past him on both sides as he walked step by step forward. "Torrential Tide Floods," Martial Heavenly Venerable swung his sword again. The previously divided waves transformed into a great river, with the tide rising and falling—seemingly the meaning of the Dao intermixed within. The transformations of all things reincarnating could be seen within each surging wave. With only a "boom," these waves engulfed Xu Zimei, and the pressure contained within sent him flying into the skies. Martial Heavenly Venerable swung his sword again; this sword had no Sword Intent, only the Principle of the Great Dao swirling within. Nirvana Void powerhouses comprehend principles, While those who step into immortality grasp the Profound Meaning. Now, the Martial Heavenly Venerable, at the peak of Immortal status, seems to have begun touching upon principles. However, it is still a far reach. His Profound Meaning seemed to be related to the water element, yet it also seemed to be not. Xu Zimei did not have much insight into the level of stepping into immortality. Water-elemental Profound Meaning surged within the Longsword, and his Vein Gates grew increasingly robust with continuous "boom boom boom" sounds echoing as the gates opened. ``` "All streams return to the source," intoned Martial Heavenly Venerable with a light chant. The tidal waves that had once engulfed Xu Zimei gathered again, forming an unparalleled shocking wave. The firmament around was annihilated, and the other combatants still in battle were pushed out by the force of water. Looking up, the sky that had been drizzling fine rain could now no longer be distinguished between rainwater and sea waves. Above, there were only flashes of lightning and thunderous sounds, with bolts of lighting slashing down. Under the grey overcast firmament, the roaring giant waves surged skyward, creating waves tens of thousands of feet high. Everything was annihilated within them. Shocking waves descend upon the firmament, white breakers tower to the sky, and Immortal Mountain is exiled for thousands of miles. Martial Heavenly Venerable looked indifferently at the center of the sea waves, as the ten thousand-mile wave buried everything. Suddenly, a long blade that stirred up a wind of blood soared from the tide, creating a wave tens of thousands of feet high. It headed straight towards Martial Heavenly Venerable with extreme speed. Martial Heavenly Venerable quickly raised his sword to meet it, and with a "boom," the blade of Tyrant Shadow slashed onto the hilt of the sword and spun away. The immense force directly pushed Martial Heavenly Venerable back five or six steps. After Tyrant Shadow spun back, it was grasped by a large hand, and Xu Zimei was seen walking out of the giant wave. "Heaven Venerable, is this all you have?" Xu Zimei said with a light laugh. "Well then, I won't hold back any longer," said Martial Heavenly Venerable coolly. "If Saint Heir Xu can break through my move, then I will admit defeat." Martial Heavenly Venerable brought his palms together, his body standing in the void, as immortal Qi emanated from his entire being. His gaze was serene, and he forcefully enunciated four words. "Dust-Free Immortal Scripture." "It seems I underestimated you," Xu Zimei felt the overwhelming aura around his opponent and said with a smile. "I have always thought that you attained immortality through martial arts, but I did not expect you to have cultivated a true Immortal Technique." "During my idle clouds and wild cranes days, I obtained an Immortal Technique; not stepping into immortality, but able to integrate martial arts and immortality," Martial Heavenly Venerable said calmly. "I have created a few moves based on martial arts and immortality, and I humbly ask Saint Heir Xu to critique them." Around Martial Heavenly Venerable at this moment, two powers of the Great Dao were lingering. One resembled martial arts, the other immortality. With the combination of martial arts and immortality, the two Great Dao energies began to oscillate, causing ripples to surge continuously in the void. The moment the two Great Dao energies merged, the surrounding void was completely pulverized. Not split apart, but crushed into powder. In the howling void turbulence, Martial Heavenly Venerable's seven-colored robe rustled violently. The longsword in his hand vanished, replaced by a giant axe. He held the giant axe, its edge surging with endless sharpness. "Open Sky Strike," the Martial Heavenly Venerable uttered with a light chant and stepped into the void. The moment before, he was some distance from Xu Zimei, but the next moment, he appeared right in front of him. The massive axe head slashed down directly. Even Xu Zimei was taken aback by its edge. His figure quickly dodged, and with a "boom," the axe fell, and all life within several miles around in the void was destroyed. It was as if the firmament was slashed down, completely collapsing. One strike of the axe was so mighty; it destroyed the heavens and earth. "Not bad," Xu Zimei nodded slightly. "Why dodge, Saint Heir Xu? How about facing my move head-on?" Martial Heavenly Venerable laughed heartily. At this moment, he was like a martial man, as if returning to the original purity.