871 14.147 Last Violet Star – Guilt and Redemption

Hei Wan and Bai Hua appeared, and the mortals, all of sudden, fell to their knees. But instead of appreciating their respect, this married couple’s eyes simply grew icier and less caring. like they were witnessing a farce being performed in front of them. Why would God be interested in creatures that intended to cause them or their family harm? Even humans wouldn’t cater to people who wanted to harm them.

“Ignore them, Sweetheart. We’ve accomplished what we came for,” Hei Wan remarked.

King Wan then flew off, carrying his wife with him as he went away. He let Zhi Yue and Zhi Yang handle the issues pertaining to these mortals. The mortals raised their heads and cast a lonesome glance at the leaving forms of Hei Wan and Bai Hua. They were aware that these immortals had never shown any interest in them. After the two Royal descendants had left, Zhi Yue and Zhi Yang, who were seeing the entire situation play out in front of their eyes, overheard what this human had said. They were devastated, believing that the Gods had abandoned them for no apparent cause.

“Why did they leave?”

“We haven’t asked anything yet?”

“Did those lords think we are with the same teams as those people whom? They killed?”

“We didn’t even know they were immortals!”

“We gathered here for a different reason. Those beings joined our group halfway!”

“This is unfair. What did we do wrong!?”

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The human cultivators never stop grumbling. They were unable to understand that the inhabitants of the Upper Realm were disregarding them. They hold the view that those in positions of strength bear some responsibility for such positions. Due to their annoyance, Zhi Yang and Zhi Yue swooped over them and revealed themselves.

“You were mistaken, mortals,” said Zhi Yue.

The only people who can fly without utilizing their flying swords are Gods. The mortal cultivators immediately recognized Zhi Yang and Zhi Yue as the marvelous pair of Immortals who had just gone when they saw them soaring.

Zhi Yue added, “You keep talking as if you didn’t know what is happening. But you are definitely wrong.”

“We ask you. Why have you gathered here and what is your purpose?” asked Zhi Yang.

The humans were first perplexed, but as they realized that this pair of immortals was part of the original pair who departed, they were receptive to their questions. They have honestly responded to all of your inquiries.

“We had gathered after learning that Chun Hongyun-Jun of the Mortal Realm was said to be an offspring of the King of Devils.”

“There are rumors saying that as long as we kill him or we make him leave the Mortal Realm we would be safe from the Devil races.”

“We just wanted a peaceful life for our loved ones and children. This is all we can do.”

Zhi Yue spoke, “I heard Chun Hongyun-Jun had protected this realm for countless years since he was young. He is also one of the two people who eliminated a devil ten years ago. After what happened ten years ago, he went to various cities, small towns, and remote villages to eliminate evil. So I ask you again... Is he still the devil spawn who calls him too?”

“B-But the King of Devils said he was his son. Wouldn’t a son still side with his parents in the end?”

“That’s right! We can’t let someone that dangerous on our land. There are countless ordinary humans in this realm. The Devil Rave and Demonic Creatures have gone rampant because he is in this realm!”

“My village is no more. They were attacked by demonic creatures.”

“According to the rumors we heard that as long as he returned to where the Devil race was, those evil things would never come back to our lands!”

“Chun Hongyun-Jun is a Star of Calamity! He should be gone!”

Zhi Yang and Zhi Yue were composed and indifferent when they learned about humans’ greedy nature. But as they stared down at these mortals, their eyes were colder than before. The human realm’s cultivators weren’t insensitive. They noticed the abrupt shift in the air and realized that the two immortals in front of them were probably upset due to their statements. They were aware of their selfishness and accepted it as human nature. Before considering other people’s scenarios, they decide what is best for them first. The mortals nearly stopped talking as a group as they observed the two immortals’ detached demeanor hovering in the sky.

Zhi Yue spoke, “You believe in rumors that you don’t even know where they came from. You wanted to kill or kick out someone because of rumors. Chun Hongyun-Jun is only a half-devil but do you know the other half of his bloodline? His father is indeed the King of all devils while his mother is an immortal from the Upper Realm. She is a former titled Goddesses. Chun Hongyun-Jun is also the direct disciple of the strongest being in the Upper Realm as well as the other half of the youngest king, King Wuan. He is also a Titled God himself. The God of Judgment. In short, the Chun Hongyun-Jun whom you fear is a reincarnated Immortal who has been protecting you all this time.”

“There are a few Gods and Goddesses who were partial to the humans, especially with those who died with merits. One of them is the God of Judgment whom you wanted dead. The second one is the former Goddesses of Love and also Chun Hongyun-Jun’s birth mother. But who would expect that the race the Goddess of Love protects all her life would target her son just because half of his blood is that of a Devil? She was accused by the other immortals because of her love and was punished for it. Even then, her son had always been in the Upper Realm ever since she left,” said Zhi Yang.

Zhi Yue asked, “As a mother, wouldn’t you feel disappointed knowing that the race you’ve doted upon all this time would be the one to target your only son? I ask you... don’t you feel guilty at all?”

“Moreover, I think you can still remember the mortal who saved you ten years ago together with Chun Hongyun-Jun. Even if you don’t remember his name, you would at least know he is almost inseparable from Chun Hongyun-Jun. So who do you think is the God-like person who stays beside Chun Hongyun-Jun for these past few years? Did you really think it’s just a coincidence that an immortal personally descended just to meet Chun Hongyun-Jun?”

“No, because Lord Hei and the mortal savior, Bai Wuan, who saved your race ten years ago are the same people. He had protected your race in exchange for his life as Bai Wuan, but now you wanted to kill the man whom he loves the most. It’s no wonder that the five Great Secta aren’t coming to aid you. This is because they know who he is and they are grateful to him.” Zhi Yang explained.

Zhi Yue spoke, “On the other hand, you guys are an embarrassment! It wouldn’t be surprising for the immortals to stop protecting your race due to your selfishness!”

“I warned you. This plan of yours would be reported to us by Lord Hei and Lord Yun! If they decided to stop protecting your human race then... it means you deserve it! Hmp!”

Zhi Yue and Zhi Yang soared away after speaking these heartfelt words and were prepared to travel back to the Western City to rest. When the Lord God first awakens in the morning, they must report to him everything that happened. They needed to make sure Lord Hei was unaware of this so that he wouldn’t grow upset and have something horrible happen to him while pregnant.

The remaining mortals, however, were all in a state of disbelief. They were faced by Zhi Yue and Zhi Yang with the reality they chose to ignore. They only desired to take action that would put a stop to everything. They realized that there was a mastermind behind those rumors, manipulating them to make such foolish attempts at death.

They exchanged shocked glances as they finally saw the error of their ways. Both Zhi Yue and Zhi Yang were correct. When they started inquiring among themselves, some claimed to have heard the tales from the capital, but they didn’t even know the origin of the rumors. Some said that it was a story they had heard from a storyteller, while others stated that they were unsure of the source of the stories. The rumors’ true origin is unclear, but it is clear that whoever was planning them is someone they have never met.

The leaders of the allied groups felt hot on their cheeks and wanted to bury themselves in the ground to conceal themselves because they felt as though something had smacked them in the face. They finally realized that they were nothing but pawns, manipulated by the source of the rumors that they would be safe as long as Chun Hongyun-Jun was gone.

“Sigh~ it’s no wonder those strong immortals had treated them as air. They must be family members of Lord Wuan.”

“I heard that Chun Hongyun-Jun and Lord Hei were preparing a huge Dao Ceremony for themselves. The Lan Zhuayun Sect had been preparing for it all this time. If those immortals descended from the Upper Realm to help with the preparation, it means that Chun Hongyun-Jun is indeed not a Devil’s spawn but instead a reincarnated immortal that originally lived in the Upper Realm.”

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“The citizens of the Western City didn’t even change their minds when they heard about their Chun Hongyun-Jun having a Devil’s Blood because they truly believe in their hearts that he is a good god.”

“We were wrong. We are wrong right from the very beginning. We shouldn’t have believed that all rumors are real. We treated our race’s saviors so badly that they’ve already turned their backs on us. What should we do?”

The others couldn’t help but feel hopeless about how things had developed. Although they wanted to apologize, they couldn’t risk losing face. They were so ashamed that they believed they had no right to even apologize to their saviors.

They were forced to consider things more carefully at this point. Immediately following the propagation of the claims that murdering or expelling Chun Hongyun-Jun would bring peace, attacks on small towns and isolated villages took place. It appeared as though someone was in charge of the situation, ensuring that the rumors were true and bringing about the current outcome. Even if they are not entirely dead, there are certain immortals in their group who masquerade as mortals. Everyone who was still alive was terrified and felt chilly behind their backs after discovering this fact.

“Is there someone else manipulating us using the rumors as a catalyst?! This is too frightening!”

“Just thinking about how many people were killed for trying to harm Lord Chun Hongyun-Jun, did they also want to use us to lessen the cultivators in the human world?”

“But there is only one race that would benefit if the power in the Mortal Realm was weakened, and it is definitely not the Immortal Realm but the Devil Race instead.”

“Are the Devils the ones spreading the rumors!?”

“Are there other devils in this realm other than Kord Chun Hongyun-Jun?”

“Wait! I’m from the Eastern City. You know our Jin Tiangui Sect’s former Sect Master, Jin Baihua. I heard there are rumors flying that he sold his soul to a devil and became a devil’s vessel. Before he disappeared a lot of guards in the city turned bones and skin when they died. Their flesh and blood were drained! D-Don’t tell me... is he the devil spreading the rumors?!”

“He must have used the rumors about Lord Chun Hongyun-Jun to try to hide his whereabouts. He had gone missing ever since he fell from the East City.”

“This is definitely his doing!!! This cannot continue. We must warn everyone!!!”

“Are we going back? We should also continue this group and work hard to kill or repel those Demonic Creatures. Maybe even ask some aid from the nearby Great Sects for help.”

“I wonder if they are willing to help us?”

“It is our wrong this time. We must begin if we have to survive. But we must focus on correcting the current rumors spreading about Lord Chun Hongyun-Jun. Just think of it as our repayment for trying to harm him due to our stupidity.”

“Agreed. I shall make preparations to counter the current rumors, defeat the behind the scene mastermind, and make him regret trying to fool us.”

“Let’s go back. It is time to go home.”

After that night, this enormous group of individuals split apart. They intended to dispel all of their inaccurate assumptions about Chun Hongyun-Jun now that they knew the truth. New rumors began to circulate a few weeks later. The stories concern Jin Baihua, a wandering traitor to humanity who is now merely a detested Devil’s Vessel. Because of these rumors, Jin Baihua could hardly show his face. Any cultivators who recognized him wanted to either capture him or kill him on the spot.