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Chapter 458 Mistakenly Entering the Path of Righteousness and Evil, Meeting the First Evil Emperor
The righteous path and the evil path, one of the twelve terrifying events described by Bai Xiaosheng.

Rumor has it that this is a narrow mountain road located in Hebei province.

Regarding the path of good versus evil, there is a saying in the martial arts world: "Once you enter the path of good versus evil, you will be surrounded by demons."

It is said that anyone who embarks on the path of good or evil will inevitably fall into the path of evil. Although they may possess unparalleled evil skills, they will ultimately be rejected by the world!

However, people are unaware that the righteous and evil paths are where the Yin energy of the Central Plains converges, making them extremely malevolent. Once one steps into the righteous or evil path, one is inevitably affected by the Yin energy, which is why one becomes possessed by demons.

Especially in the depths of the righteous and evil paths, the Yin energy is so dense that it even materializes, accumulating into a pool of evil energy, eventually transforming into a demonic pool.

The righteous and evil paths are places of demonic influence, which people avoid like the plague. However, some desperate individuals in the martial world still choose to enter the righteous and evil paths in search of power, even if it means falling into the demonic path and being hunted down by the world.

However, no one can live between the righteous and the evil paths for long.

The evil energy of the righteous and evil paths is too heavy. If one stays there for too long, one's mind will become twisted and one will become a bloodthirsty monster. Otherwise, one will not be able to withstand the impact of the evil energy and will self-destruct and die.

However, in earlier years, one person entered the righteous and evil paths and became the true master of them.

However, this person is too mysterious, and few people know his identity.

On this day, however, a group of people stepped onto the path of good versus evil.

As for this group of people, they were naturally Ying Xun and his companions.

Earlier at the teahouse, he had planned to take You Ruo and the others directly to the capital, but before leaving, he received an invitation from Baijian Manor, an invitation from Madam Ao.

He was invited to watch the swordplay, but Ying Xun felt it wasn't that simple.

However, he had originally wanted to visit the Sword Worship Manor, and after You Ruo learned that Xiong Ba was in Di Shitian's hands, she was no longer in a hurry and wanted to see the most exciting martial arts event at the moment. So the group decided to make a trip to the Sword Worship Manor.

They just didn't expect that they would stray from the path of good to evil halfway through their journey.

The Path of Righteousness and Evil is a winding mountain path with jagged rocks and black soil. However, unlike ordinary black soil, it has a faint reddish tinge, as if it has been soaked in countless drops of blood, carrying an ominous aura.

The entire mountain path was devoid of snakes, insects, rats, ants, birds, and beasts; it was as silent as a dead land, exuding a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine. Standing there felt like being in a frozen wasteland.

Apart from Ying Xun, You Ruo and the others couldn't help but shudder.

Wen Chou Chou, in particular, grabbed Ying Xun's sash and hid behind him like a little woman, unable to control herself and whispering, "Young master, where is this place?"

Ying Xun smiled and said, "You should ask your young lady for directions."

"I……"

You Ruo choked and said weakly, "Okay, I admit it, I led you the wrong way. I don't know where this is either, but it's definitely not a good place. Let's hurry up and leave."

"It's definitely not a good place, but..."

But Ying Xun didn't continue, because the system suddenly spoke.

[Host, you're mistaken. This place is a treasure trove.]

"What do you mean?" Ying Xun communicated silently with the system using his divine sense.

You'll know once you feel it with your heart.

Ying Xun closed his eyes and sensed it. Not only did he feel waves of murderous aura approaching, but he also felt a demonic intent that penetrated to his very bones, like a madman, like a madman, like a raging god, as if a mad god or demon was roaring unwillingly...

"It's demonic energy, is there anything wrong with that?"

[The malevolent energy is correct, but the demonic energy is wrong; it's witchcraft.]

"Witchcraft?"

What events from ancient times in the Hebei region come to mind?

What events occurred in the Hebei region during ancient times?
Ying Xun pondered for a while before suddenly realizing, "It's the Battle of Zhuolu, you mean... this place is related to Chi You?"

[Correct! The residual witchcraft here can help you improve your cultivation, while the Earthly Fiend Qi and the First Evil Emperor can help you awaken the Great Evil King and obtain the Ten Tribulations of the Evil King. Host, what are you waiting for?]

"You're in such a hurry to send me up there, you must be getting something out of it too, right?"

[Naturally, the evil energy here is all merit, and this system needs to be upgraded...]

Ying Xun snapped out of his daze, looked towards the mountain path ahead, and couldn't help but laugh.

This laugh left You Ruo and the others completely baffled.

"You stinky Taoist priest, what are you laughing at?"

"It's nothing," Ying Xun shook his head and smiled. "Let's go and take a look ahead."

"what?"

Wen Chou Chou was startled: "Young Master, we need to go even further in!"

"Naturally, since we have already strayed into the path of good and evil, we should naturally have a spar with the master of this place."

"Is this the Path of Righteousness and the Path of Evil? The Path of Righteousness and the Path of Evil, one of the Twelve Terrors?" You Ruo asked in surprise.

"Indeed, this place is the path of good versus evil."

"According to Bai Xiaokuangsheng's records, wasn't it said that the righteous and evil paths were without a master? How come they have a master now?"

When she was in Wushuang City, she heard Ying Xun mention the Twelve Terrors written by Bai Xiaokuangsheng. You Ruo had investigated a lot of information, and the fact that there was no master between the righteous and evil paths was one of the things she learned.

"Once it was ownerless, now it has an owner."

"Who is that?"

"The First Evil Emperor, in the past... no, if we only consider swordsmanship, he should still be the best in the world now."

You Ruo's eyes lit up: "Looks like I'm in for another story. Tell me quickly."

Ying Xun smiled helplessly: "Let's talk as we walk."

Ordinary martial arts practitioners do not know who the powerful figure who has taken control of both the righteous and evil paths is, but Ying Xun does.

—The First Evil Emperor.

He was exceptionally gifted and had been ahead of the pack since birth. He was the eldest in his family and excelled in every aspect, always being number one.

From the age of four, he excelled in all fields, including singing, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and was the best in his time.

In terms of martial arts, he started learning at the age of six, and within a year he had already surpassed his teacher.

He was better at swordsmanship than the Sword Emperor, and even better at sabers than the Sword Emperor; he was proficient in everything.

In the eyes of others, the First Evil Emperor was an absolutely perfect person.

However, he was stubborn by nature and believed that even if his martial arts were truly the best in the world, his swordsmanship would still have flaws and would not be perfect.

Therefore, he wanted to create the most ideal and perfect sword technique.

This person was also exceptionally talented; after a period of seclusion, he actually comprehended a flawless sword technique.

At least in the eyes of the First Evil Emperor at the time, it was a flawless sword technique.

—The Demon Blade!

However, nothing in this world is perfect.

The same goes for the Demon Blade.

After mastering the Demon Blade, the son of the First Evil Emperor sought to challenge him.

The First Evil Emperor was unwilling, but his son, who was just as stubborn as him, threatened to kill himself.

Out of desperation, the First Evil Emperor had no choice but to suggest stopping short of a fight. However, he was unable to control his demonic nature during the battle and killed his son, the First Seeker of Victory. In the end, amidst the cries of the Pig King's granddaughter, Xiao Tong, his demonic nature gradually subsided. He held his son's body and wept bitterly. At the same time, he realized that the so-called ideal sword technique was one that strangled life. In despair, he retired from the Gate of Life and Death with his old servant, Leng Lao, and Xiao Tong, and took Xiao Tong as his disciple.

However, this world of Fengyun is a fusion of comics and TV series, so besides Xiaotong, the First Evil Emperor should also have another disciple—Dugu Meng.

As the story unfolds, the terrain becomes increasingly higher and steeper.

Soon, Ying Xun and his group of five arrived at the end of the mountain path.

The view suddenly opened up, but instead of a bright and promising future, it was shrouded in mist, deep and unfathomable. Amidst the howling mountain wind, the several iron chains connecting the two cliffs swayed gently, making a clanging sound.

Just as Ying Xun and the others were about to step onto the iron chain, an old voice rang out.

"Once you embark on the path of good or evil, your way will be filled with demons. If you turn back now, there is still a way out. Retreat!"

As soon as the word "retreat" was uttered, a strong wind suddenly arose, the mist was forced open, and a massive blade of energy swept across the sky, enveloping Ying Xun and the others.

There was no killing intent in the sword energy; it was clear that the opponent only wanted to force them back.

"Disperse!"

Ying Xun's words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky, causing Daoqi to collapse in shock.

"First Evil Emperor, this is not the way to treat guests. How can you send a guest away as soon as he arrives?"

As they spoke, Ying Xun had already lifted You Ruo and the others and stepped across the iron chain, which was dozens of feet long, to reach the other side of the abyss.

Everywhere you look is withered and yellow. When the wind blows, the yellow leaves flutter and swirl in the air. But deep in this withered and yellow forest, there is a mountain wall with a stone door in the shape of a yin-yang symbol.

—The Gate of Life and Death.

"This place is ominous; those who enter will become demons. If you persist in your course, you will only face death!"

Within the Gate of Life and Death, the aged voice rang out once more. Because of the close proximity, one could feel the voice's cold indifference, devoid of any emotion, yet seemingly suppressing something that could erupt like a volcano at any moment.

Ying Xun stood with his hands behind his back, a smile on his face: "First Evil Emperor, now that I have arrived at the Gate of Life, I have already cast aside life and death. Won't you invite me in for a seat?"

After a long silence within the Gate of Life and Death, the aged voice of the First Evil Emperor rang out once more.

"You...do you really want to enter the gates of life and death?"

"This can still be false."

"In that case... please come in!"

As the last word fell, the tightly closed gate between life and death slowly opened.

As the Gate of Life and Death opened, a wisp of black mist began to emanate from it.

It was filled with the aura of death, and wherever it passed, all life was extinguished.

Moreover, the black mist seemed to possess a spirit, sensing the presence of Ying Xun and the others, and drifted directly towards them.

"Sorry for bothering you!"

Ying Xun smiled and led You Ruo and the others slowly toward the Gate of Life and Death.

As for the black mist filled with the aura of death, it suddenly dissipated when it was about three feet away from the group, turning into wisps of breeze that drifted away.

A moment later, the group of five stepped into the Gate of Life and Death.

After passing through a long passage, You Ruo, Lian Xiang, Qiu Jin, and Wen Chou Chou suddenly felt a tremor in their hearts.

Because the space ahead was pitch black, so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of their face, and a cold and violent aura filled the entire space, so dense that it was almost impossible to breathe. It was as if a ferocious demon was lurking in the darkness, a ferocious demon who took pleasure in killing and seemed to want to slaughter all living beings in the world. This made everyone's hair stand on end and their hearts tremble.

Of course, Ying Xun did not respond; his expression remained calm.

With a flick of his sleeve, he lit up the surrounding area with twinkling lights, and in the flickering firelight, the true face inside the stone gate was revealed.

This is a cave.

Bookshelves were placed on both sides of the cave, with many books neatly arranged on them, mostly Buddhist and Taoist classics.

On the ground, there is a huge Tai Chi pattern, and on the pattern is a chessboard.

Before the chessboard, a person sat upright, precisely at the intersection of black and white in the Tai Chi diagram.

This man had a three-foot-long beard, as white as his sideburns and eyebrows. He exuded a calm and composed aura, like a mountain or an abyss, unapproachable and unfathomable, displaying the demeanor of a master who stood tall and imposing.

But his face was extremely terrifying, half black and half white.

On the white side, his expression was calm and composed, exuding an air of transcendence and detachment.

The black side is ferocious and evil, carrying a strong sense of ferocity and bloodlust.

This face, divided into black and white, is like... two people with completely opposite personalities being stuffed into one body.

Good and evil, yin and yang, black and white... are all clearly displayed on his face, as if gods and demons coexist as one.

This person is none other than the First Evil Emperor.

He truly lived up to his name as the Evil Emperor, exuding an eerie aura.

"Who are you?"

The First Evil Emperor slowly raised his head, not even glancing at You Ruo and the others, his gaze fixed on Ying Xun.

In the dimly lit cave, a dark red light flickered in his deep, weathered eyes, like two swaying will-o'-the-wisps.

"I am Ying Xun."

Ying Xun stepped forward and glanced at the chessboard. He saw that the black and white pieces were intertwined and interdependent, seemingly locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle. However, the black pieces had already gained the upper hand and were pressing forward step by step.

These black and white chess pieces actually represent the First Evil Emperor's true nature and demonic nature.

Clearly, the First Evil Emperor has already succumbed to demonic possession.

Ying Xun pondered for a moment, then sat cross-legged opposite him, picked up a white piece, and casually placed it on the chessboard.

At the same time, You Ruo and the others walked up behind Ying Xun and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"You stinking Taoist priest, it's his hand!"

The First Evil Emperor's hands, like his face, were extremely strange.

One hand was muscular and withered, like a dead branch or rotten wood, with skin wrinkled like pine bark, just like the withered hand of an old man. But the other hand was smooth as jade, fair and slender, even more beautiful than a young woman of sixteen.

The two seemed not to hear You Ruo's exclamation.

Ying Xun looked at the chess pieces on the board, lost in thought.

The First Evil Emperor frowned slightly and muttered to himself, "Ying Xun, I feel like I've heard that name somewhere before..."

Suddenly, his eyes flashed red, and a powerful and fierce sword aura burst forth.

"The panic of Ying Xun!"

Although the First Evil Emperor lives in seclusion within the Gate of Life and Death of the Righteous and Evil Paths, his old servants, disciples, and his friend, the Third Pig Emperor, all come to visit him.

The last time the Third Pig King came, he told him about the newly released Panic List and the two battles in Wushuang City.

In the first battle, Ying Xun defeated the Sword Saint in three moves.

The second battle was when Ying Xun killed Dugu Yifang.

Because his disciple Dugu Meng was the daughter of Dugu Yifang, the first family naturally inquired about Ying Xun's whereabouts.

Although the First Family has gradually declined since the First Evil Emperor went into seclusion, its foundation is still there. Not to mention that as time goes by, Ying Xun's current identity of being in a state of panic is no secret in the martial arts world.

Therefore, the First Evil Emperor also knew that the source of the panic was Ying Xun.

At this moment, the First Evil Emperor's aura surged, and his fighting spirit was at its peak.

After all, for a peerless swordsman like him, finding an opponent is extremely difficult.

At the same time, the demonic nature he suppressed was also surging wildly, as if he might transform into a demon at any moment.

"Don't get agitated, calm down, calm down!"

With a final moment of calm, Ying Xun unleashed his inner strength, like a morning bell and evening drum, shaking the mind and spirit.

In an instant, the First Evil Emperor felt a chilling sensation flow down from the top of his head, instantly suppressing the fighting spirit and killing intent that rose like raging flames, and even his demonic intent seemed to freeze.

(End of this chapter)