2026-07-31 18:42:02This world should have been destroyed. It should never have existed in the first place. It is far too cruel for humanity to call home.
I was the one everyone called the Hero—the man destined to save the world from the chaos brought by the demon invasion. I fought with everything I had to fulfill that duty, to live up to the destiny forced upon me. I have lived in this world for twenty-five years... no, perhaps I should say fifty. After all, this is already my second life. Yes, I was reincarnated into this world of magic and swords after dying in an accident in my previous life. I was born into an ordinary family in a small village. When the Magic Affinity Test was held there, the crystal shone with a brilliant golden light, proving that my magical power far surpassed everyone else's. It was also the sign that I was the prophesied Hero destined to save the world. Back then, I was overjoyed. I thought my dull life in that tiny village had finally come to an end. I believed I would have a better future. More importantly, I was going to become a Hero—something a man like me could only dream of in my previous life. But in reality, that was only the beginning of my suffering. Not long after I left my village for the royal capital to undergo training and grow stronger, a horde of demons attacked my home. Every single villager was slaughtered. My parents were among the dead. No one survived. They took me back to witness the aftermath with my own eyes. Countless corpses were piled across the village. The earth had turned crimson with blood. But the most horrifying sight of all... My parents' severed heads had been impaled upon spears. I screamed. I cried until my voice broke, and in that moment, an explosion of magical power erupted from my body. The dormant strength hidden within me awakened through my rage. But my own power was too much for me to bear. I lost consciousness. From that day onward, my hatred for demons consumed my heart. I swore that I would exterminate every last demon in this world. Yet the older I grew and the more battlefields I stepped onto, the more I realized something terrifying. The demons of this world were not only the monsters with horns and fangs. There were demons who looked exactly like humans. No... Their appearance was human, but the evil festering within them was so vile that even real demons seemed like innocent children in comparison. I realized this after returning from a battle where I had defeated one of the Demon Generals. While exploring the royal palace, I discovered a hidden chamber filled with secret documents. What I found there shattered everything I believed. The Kingdom of Zarus, our neighboring nation, had once been accused of being possessed by demons. Because of that accusation, our kingdom invaded and annihilated them. I had taken part in that massacre. At the time, I truly believed I was protecting humanity by eliminating those corrupted by demons. But it had all been a lie. The accusations were fabricated by one of Zarus's own nobles, who conspired with our kingdom to destroy the royal family so he could seize the throne himself. I knew that noble. Every time we met, he smiled warmly and showered me with praise. I continued reading through the documents, uncovering one atrocity after another committed by the kingdom. But nothing compared to the final truth. The village I believed had been destroyed by demons... ...had actually been massacred by the kingdom's own army. They had done it on purpose. They wanted to awaken my hidden power through overwhelming grief and rage. They wanted to fill me with an undying hatred for demons so I would devote my entire life to fighting them without ever needing to be ordered. As I stood there, frozen in shock... A magic circle suddenly appeared beneath my feet. Before I could react, I was trapped inside a powerful sealing spell. Then they revealed themselves. The kingdom's highest officials... And the followers of the Church of the Goddess of Light. It had all been a trap. They had intentionally left those documents there, waiting for me to discover the truth. The moment my guard was down, they captured me. They confessed everything. I had become far too powerful. They feared that one day I would uncover the truth and turn my blade against them. So they used forbidden magic to enslave me. My mind remained my own. I could still think. I could still feel. But my body no longer belonged to me. I was incapable of disobeying the commands engraved into my very soul. From that day forward, I became nothing more than their weapon. To the people, I was still the glorious Hero they admired. Behind the scenes, however... I destroyed villages. I slaughtered innocent people simply because some noble found them inconvenient. In the end, I had killed more humans than demons. I struggled with everything I had to resist from within. But it was useless. Eventually... I gave up. I prayed every single day. If Heaven truly existed... Please... Just let me die. Only death could free me from this endless nightmare. Then, at long last... The Demon King led his army in a full-scale invasion of the kingdom. As the Hero, I stood at the very front of the battlefield. I thought that if I fought the Demon King and died... I would finally be free. We battled without rest for days, our clash reducing everything around us to ruins. In the end... I succeeded. I killed the Demon King. But I lost my own life as well. Ah... Finally... I'm dead. Finally... I'm free. That was what I believed. Until I opened my eyes... Inside the body of someone I had never seen before. I'm... Alive? No... I've been reincarnated again! What kind of cruel joke is this? I spent my entire life praying to Heaven for death... Yet now they have granted me another live. You want to toy with me? Fine. Then I'll burn the Heaven!
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Ch.13 - The Dark Calamity
Shu Xiang was now spending his time perfecting his cultivation manual.His progress was excellent. He encountered no obstacles whatsoever. All he needed to do was repeatedly practice it, record the results, and continue the process.Throughout the process of creating the cultivation manual, Shu Xiang also continued increasing the amount of Qi energy within his body, although even now, it was still not enough to reach the Intermediate Realm.Two weeks passed, and Shu Xiang finally succeeded in perfecting the cultivation manual."Hahaha, it's 100% perfect! Its compatibility with my body has also reached 100%. This technique can increase my cultivation faster and more efficiently." Shu Xiang laughed happily. "Alright, then I'll give it a name. Hmm..."Shu Xiang thought about what name would suit it."My power is the cultivation of dark energy, the energy that was once known as demonic energy—the terrifying energy that instilled fear in humanity, the energy of the Dark Calamity."The Dark
Ch.12 - Father and Son
Shu Fang Yun struck Shu Xiang because he found his presence an eyesore, while also giving him a warning never to show his face before him again.He hit Shu Xiang hard enough that several of his ribs should have been broken. It should have been enough to make him pass out and leave him bedridden for several days.But Shu Fang Yun never expected Shu Xiang to struggle back to his feet. He even cupped his hands and spoke with a mouth full of blood, a smile on his face..."Thank you for the lesson, Father."Everyone fell silent at the sight.There was a sense of admiration for Shu Xiang's determination, but there was also a trace of fear when they saw the young man's smile, as if he simply did not care about the pain.Wei An unconsciously took a step backward. She had been secretly mocking Shu Xiang earlier, but now she felt afraid after remembering what had happened before.Shu Fang Yun narrowed his eyes slightly, puzzled as to how Shu Xiang could stand back up. After all, it was obvious
Ch.11 - The Patriarch of the Shu Family, Shu Fang Yun
Shu Xiang did not know where his father had gone. After all, he was barely even considered a member of the Shu Family, so he was not given information like that.However, as a renowned martial artist who had already reached the Saint level, his father must have often left the family residence, whether to hunt or to handle various matters concerning the Shu Family's relations with other organizations.When Shu Xiang saw the residence gates from a distance, he could see a large crowd gathered there. There were Shu Family soldiers, servants, and members of the main family, such as Wei An and her two children.Among them, Shu Xiang also noticed the most conspicuous figure—a tall, muscular, middle-aged man, the Shu Family's External Elder, Yan Jiang.Yan Jiang had once helped the current Patriarch ascend to the position and was subsequently appointed as an External Elder. He was an Advanced-level martial artist who had reached the peak of the realm, only one step away from reaching the Sai
Ch.10 - Welcoming the Patriarch
Shu Xiang spent the entire night creating a cultivation manual. He absorbed energy, refined it through various methods, and recorded every reaction his body had to that energy, gathering all the information he needed.This would not be completed in just one night, but at the very least, Shu Xiang could finish several sections tonight before sunrise.“There’s still a lot of time needed before it can be perfected, but this is already enough for me at my current low level.” Shu Xiang was quite satisfied with the results he had obtained.“Using my knowledge of demons and dark energy from my previous life, I’ve created a new Arcane Path. Or perhaps I should call it a cultivation manual that utilizes dark energy.”Back then, Shu Xiang had deeply hated cruel demons who loved causing destruction. But it turned out that demons were not merely those creatures with terrifying appearances. Humans without morals could also be considered demons.And now, he was about to become one himself. Heh, Shu
Ch.9 - Creating a Cultivation Manual
Shu Xiang immediately returned to his residence after leaving the Medical Hall.He immediately meditated in his room, intending to do something he had not had the chance to do since returning from the City—create a cultivation manual.If he succeeded in creating a cultivation manual, he would be able to absorb natural energy more efficiently.A cultivation manual was a technique that allowed someone to absorb and refine energy more effectively through unique methods. In Shu Xiang's previous world, there were also techniques for absorbing energy known as Arcane Paths. Shu Xiang had created his own Arcane Path, and it was a technique of the highest level.Unfortunately, because of the differences in his current body's condition and the fact that he cultivated Dark Energy, even his Arcane Path was completely incompatible with his current body. Therefore, he had to create a new one.Having experience in this field, Shu Xiang understood very well just how difficult it was to create an Arca
Ch.8 - Wei An's Night Mare
Doctor Han was known as a very kind and friendly person. He was always smiling and willing to help anyone, regardless of their identity or status.Once, Shu Xiang had suffered rather serious injuries after falling while training on the hills. Several of his ribs and his right arm had been broken.With Doctor Han's help, Shu Xiang had made a full recovery in just three weeks. Doctor Han's medical skills were already well known throughout the Shu Family.Now, Shu Xiang was being treated by Doctor Han once again. After just one night, he no longer felt any pain from his injuries, although he was still forbidden from moving around too much.At the moment, Doctor Han appeared as friendly as ever, one of the few people who did not look at Shu Xiang as if he were nothing more than useless trash.He really was a good person.That was what the old Shu Xiang would have thought.But the current Shu Xiang was different.Was he really that kind?Because of his experiences in his previous life, Shu
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