Bitter Realm: My Feet Step Through the Flames of War

"In fact, Yu Lijing is the biological son of our Lord Fengtian!"

This answer left everyone speechless, and even Tianji couldn't help but exclaim, "Fengtian, you've gone mad!"

Yu Lijing took several steps back, unable to believe it: "Uncle?"

The square erupted in cheers once again:

"What's going on?"

"Your Excellency, how could this be?"

"Master Yu is actually...?"

Even the Supreme Emperor of the Imperial Confucian Academy seemed startled by this answer: "Silence! Jun Fengtian, explain yourself clearly!"

"The demonic energy on Yu Lijing is actually inherited from my constitution, because I am the son of the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable and the Queen of the Underworld. Back then, my junior sister Yu Xiao and I had Lijing during the Blood River Battle. Later, Yu Dan was killed, and in order to focus on dealing with the Ghost Qilin Lord, I entrusted Lijing to an ordinary family."

"You mean Yu Lijing is an innocent person?"

"Yes, all the fault lies with me, not him. If anyone should leave the Confucian school, it should be my lord Fengtian."

"Jun Fengtian, how can you prove that what you say is true?"

But then Jun Fengtian used his Yuan Gong to activate the Yin and Yang poles, instantly creating a mixture of holy and demonic energy, separating heaven and earth into black and white, which shocked everyone present.

"this?"

"How could Your Excellency, a venerable Legalist, be here?"

The extraordinary man muttered to himself, "Such a strong demonic aura. I never imagined that the Venerable Master Fa Ru was truly the son of a human and a ghost."

Huang Ru Wushang interrupted the discussion once again.

"Jun Fengtian, by revealing the truth today, you can only help Yu Lijing clear his name, but how will you face the crime of publicly blaspheming Confucianism?"

“I will relinquish my position as a Legalist-Confucian scholar, leave the Confucian school, and take on all responsibilities.”

The shocking statement caused a moment of silence in the room.

After a long silence, the Supreme Confucian Scholar made a final judgment on the case: "After Yu Lijing took over as head of the Confucian school, he made great contributions to the martial arts world and the common people. However, the fact that he was tainted by demonic nature inevitably raises questions. Therefore, I hereby decide that Jing Tianhuai and Yu Lijing should have a fair duel to determine the leader of the Confucian school."

Jing Tianhuai was meticulous and, having witnessed the situation just now, already knew Haozheng Wudao's attitude.

However, he was upright and a descendant of the founders of Confucianism. Even knowing the supreme intentions of the Imperial Confucian scholars, he accepted the challenge with equanimity.

"Jing Tianhuai accepts the order."

Yu Lijing readily agreed: "Alright."

"The time will be midnight tomorrow."

At this moment, Jun Fengtian pleaded with the Supreme Confucian Scholar: "Please, Your Excellency, extend a helping hand and bestow the Imperial Demonic Pardon to eliminate the innate demonic energy from Yu Lijing."

"I will handle this after this battle."

The Confucian debate over Yu Lijing has now been settled. Regardless of the outcome of the battle between Yu Lijing and Jing Tianhuai, Yu Lijing has been exonerated.

All the resentment and dissatisfaction were directed at Jun Fengtian, but Jun Fengtian requested to leave the Confucian school, and all the grudges and grievances were no longer related to the Confucian school.

This was the agreement reached between Jun Fengtian and Huang Ru Wushang.

Dusk falls, dusk settles, a lonely grave stands amidst withered grass.

Tianji complained to Jun Fengtian: "How could you use Yuxiao's reputation to act recklessly?"

Jun Fengtian gently pulled away the weeds from the grave.

"Perhaps, this is Yuxiao's hope."

On the other side, the long road was desolate, and the evening wind was chilly.

Fei Changjun accompanied Ting San Tie, who was full of frustration, as they walked and talked.

“My friend, Confucianism and Legalism are both ruthless, and Legalism and Confucianism are both selfless, but they are all just about human relationships and worldly affairs.”

Chapter 399 I think he is the true member of the Heavenly Evil Clan

At Yu Xiao's tomb, Fengtian Xiaoyao looked somber.

The two exchanged their discoveries, and the secrets of the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect, the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable, and the Underworld were gradually revealed. The identity of the remaining Human-Ghost Child was about to be revealed.

"By imperial decree, I depart for the bright moon, which will never return."

"Be careful, I must continue to monitor the dragon's movements."

The Dark Blood Power of the Underworld was ineffective against the Evil Leader. Tianji searched for secret manuals in the Immortal Sect and found that the Demon Slayer Manual might be worth a try, but practicing the Demon Slayer Manual required the Qi of the Divine Emperor.

"If it is the Demon-Slaying Record mental cultivation method, only Yun Huizi in the Immortal Sect can cultivate it. I will return to the Immortal Sect to lend him a hand."

"Jian Feidao has returned from Daowu King Valley. Alas, Daowu King Valley has suffered a great loss this time."

"It is said that Rahu has released a third dragon head."

Tianji held his head and groaned, "This person's actions are really a headache. Is he black or white? Fengtian, I think he is the real one of the Eight Evils of Heaven!"

"I don't know."

Jun Fengtian also couldn't understand Luo Hou's intentions. The two analyzed for a long time but ultimately came to no conclusion.

Neither Jun Fengtian nor Tianji had fought against Luo Hou, and neither had gained the slightest advantage. Moreover, Tian Du's strength was unfathomable, and neither of them wanted to be his enemy.

"Fengtian, one is Diming, one is the suspect Feichangjun, and then there's Luohou who can't distinguish right from wrong. Why are our lives so miserable?"

"We also have helpers, the best of the best."

"Yes! After I investigated the details of the Extraordinary Lord, I went to Yundu Mountain."

"Ah."

After parting ways with Tianji, Jun Fengtian headed towards a place recorded in the diary of the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable.

The winding mountain path is exceptionally tranquil.

An elderly, blind man with white hair was sweeping fallen leaves from the path with a broom.

"Covered in dust and grime, the demonic calamity rises once more."

A series of steady footsteps came from behind the old man, and then someone spoke up: "Sir, I am Yuming Danxin Jun Fengtian."

Before he could finish speaking, Huo Jian saw the broom in the old man's hand transform into a sword, stabbing towards Jun Fengtian.

"Devil's son!"

"Ok?"

The sword strike was sudden, accurate, and sharp, but Jun Fengtian remained unmoved, letting the cold blade brush past him.

"Your heart is as steady as Mount Tai."

"Yes."

"As the son of a demon, where do you get your righteous spirit?"

"Why are you testing me like this, sir?"

"Because you remind me of that demon, the Nine Heavens Mystic Venerable!"

Jun Fengtian was suddenly startled: "Could it be?"

The old man was visibly agitated, his chest heaving violently: "He sacrificed all of us!"

“My father has passed away. You have come here to explain what my father did during his lifetime.”

"He's dead? Haha, good riddance!"

"May I ask if you are a master, including the Nine Absolute Blind Swordsman?"

"If you want to know, then come with me."

Jun Fengtian followed the old man into the ancient forest stone path, passing through countless formations and barriers, until they arrived at a terrifying place where nine humanoid stone statues sat cross-legged.

"These are the Nine Blind Swords you just mentioned. They were all turned into human pillars by your father, just to complete the magic array."

"A Soul-Sealing Fossil? This!"

Jun Fengtian found it hard to believe the old man's words, so he used his magic to open his eyes and peer inside. To his surprise, he saw that there was still a glimmer of life in the stone statue.

"Are they still alive?"

"Yes, but life is worse than death. A thousand years have passed and we cannot move an inch. We cannot even ask for death."

"Could this formation be used to seal the dragon's head?"

"That's right. Recently, the demonic energy has been surging, and the Nine Absolute Blind Sword Sealing Heaven Formation won't be able to hold out for much longer."

Although Jun Fengtian knew that the dragon's head was here, he never expected that his father would seal the dragon's head in such a cruel way.

"I want to liberate these blind swordsmen."

Upon hearing this, the old man's aged face first showed surprise, then hesitation.

"In that case, the formation will fail. Do you really want to do this?"

"The innocent should not suffer."

Jun Fengtian then unleashed a secret technique of heaven, pressing down with the word "Saint" to stabilize the formation, and then another unexpected move appeared.

"The world turns upside down, drink!"

Suddenly, the nine stone statues trembled violently, revealing nine blind swordsmen who were incredulous at their newfound freedom.

Are we really free?

"On behalf of my father, Jun Fengtian begs for forgiveness from everyone!"

The nine people sighed, but instead of transferring their hatred for Xuanzun to Jun Fengtian, they became worried about the seal on the Evil Leader.

Using the Heavenly Sacred Seal to stabilize the formation could only maintain it for a short time. Jun Fengtian hurriedly went to the Cloud Sea Immortal Sect to prepare to assist Yun Huizi in cultivating the Demon-Slaying Record mental technique.

Shortly after Jun Fengtian left, three more people arrived at Qushan Stone Path.

"A hundred generations of demonic splendor are buried in the heavens, flying light and flowing clouds remain as the wounds of war, the night does not weep blood, only the flower goddess is saddened."

The leader was a Japanese woman dressed in a scarlet kimono, wearing a red hairpin, and with an extremely cold and beautiful face.

Behind her were Chao Yizhu and Qing Shuangtai.