All Heavenly destiny reduced to ashes
Chapter 242 - 103: The Fallen Demon, The Fallen Immortal

Chapter 242: Chapter 103: The Fallen Demon, The Fallen Immortal

The information Mingguang Dust had relayed was so overwhelmingly significant that An Jing was unable to react for a moment, standing frozen in place.

Mingguang Dust... was also from the Demon Sect?

And, he had recognized that I am a "Divine Mandate"?

Not to mention this—the His Fate Pattern is "Sun and Moon Without Light"?

That does match his condition of having lost both eyes and only being able to operate with his Dharma Eye...

But Mingguang Dust is clearly from the Six Yang Mysterious Mirror, specializing solely in the Six Yang Orthodox Method, how could his fate pattern be Sun and Moon Without Light!

The later part about King Jing helping him break free was somewhat easier to understand, otherwise, it would be impossible to explain the trust between King Jing and Mingguang Dust.

But overall, An Jing finally understood why Mingguang Dust had such complex and unparalleled thoughts about him.

"I originally knew that Hanging Fate Manor actually had a chief who awakened a ’Strange Mandate’ and possessed Divine Skills as soon as he awakened, and thought as soon as he defected from the Manor, that I must find you right away, to either kill you or capture you."

"In any case, I couldn’t allow you to continue walking on this earth."

Mingguang Dust swiftly carried An Jing traveling on clouds and riding light, moving at an unbelievable speed, and in an instant, they arrived above Kanming City, "You should know, many Fate Patterns with excessive Evil Qi are not cultivated within the sect of the Demon Sect."

"They are ’left to roam outside’ for various reasons, using the nature of the external world and even the fates of all beings and spirits around to temper and refine their Evil Qi."

"Once these Life Holders mature and stabilize, able to control their own Evil Qi, they would reappear, stir up serendipity, and draw them back into the Demon Sect."

"So you initially thought I was one of those Life Holders the Demon Sect sent out?"

An Jing sighed, now he finally understood why the Demon Sect did not care about his ’defection’ at all.

It turns out, this was also part of their training.

"Originally, yes. Endless Heavens isn’t composed entirely of good people; it isn’t strange that a few demon offspring slipped in. But now, not anymore."

Mingguang Dust humorously said at this moment, "Because you actually are a Divine Mandate, and you still remember you have a mother, which is very rare."

"Although Divine Mandates have greater power and heavier Evil Qi, they are also much more complicated. The Demon Sect over there can’t control you, allowing you to have a clearer mind."

"And you still remember your mother, that further proves you are a good person."

Although there was a teasing element, the fact remained true: if his thinking had truly been brainwashed by the Demon Sect, he would have long discarded thoughts of parents and family.

That is not to say they do not love their parents; if the parents happened to come before them, people from the Demon Sect would love them like regular people, even more than ordinary people.

However, if they did not see them, the people from the Demon Sect could completely act as if they did not exist, without the slightest inclination in their hearts.

This way of thinking, diverging drastically from ordinary people, makes it impossible for members of the Demon Sect to walk in normal society, ultimately all choosing to return to the Demon Sect.

"Is it really that dangerous over there at Dust Li?"

As they descended into Kanming City, An Jing inquired, "Xuan Mingjing originally planned to seek refuge at your place, but from your actions, it seems like you’re deeply worried she might be jumping into a fire pit."

"You indeed are perceptive," Mingguang Dust slightly nodded; he turned his head looking in the direction of Dust Li, his expression solemn, "You might not know... great trouble has emerged to the north of Dust Li, perhaps instigated by the profound cause and effect of the ancient celestial and demon war."

"And the spread of the Frost Calamity has made the activities of the True Demon Sect increasingly frequent; the number of martial artists turned demons or fallen celestial beings in Dust Li is growing daily. The long-conflicting Five Mountains have unusually united, now preparing to work with the experts from Da Chen’s Imperial Court to head to Extreme Northern Frost Soil to stop the Frost Calamity at its source."

An Jing sharply perceived another special term ’fallen celestial’.

"The fall of demons can be understood, but what does the fall of immortals truly mean?"

Looking at Mingguang Dust’s demeanor, it seemed to be common knowledge for such mighty beings?

Damn it, my ancestor was too much of an outsider, why is there no record of these things in our family’s Martial Scripture!

Pulling his thoughts back, An Jing recalled the Hanging Fate Valley, and pondered, "So, the Heavenly Demon in the Hanging Fate Valley... was it also unsealed due to the influence of the Frost Calamity?"

"Correct."

Mingguang Dust, accompanied by An Jing, descended onto the streets of Kanming City. To the ordinary people, it was just a streak of flowing light, and then two men appeared on the street.

Recently, An Jing had become widely known to many due to his extravagant spending, enlightenment, and the advertisements of Youde Garden.

Although Mingguang Dust looked merely like a handsome man with his eyes tightly shut and salt-and-pepper hair, the phenomena that had just unfolded were enough to prove that he was indeed a powerful Martial Artist. This drew many passersby to respectfully offer their salutations in fear.

Intentionally making An Jing the center of attention, the two of them walked openly on the main street toward the offices of Kanming City.

Along the way, Mingguang Dust spoke calmly, "Sealed within the Hanging Fate Valley is a Great Heavenly Demon that has been imprisoned for perhaps even longer than the duration of Da Chen’s dynasty."

"As destiny flows, It too has broken free from its seal, signifying that the ’Era of Great Calamities’ is nearing. It’s not just ancient demons like It that are being unsealed, but also ’Divine Mandates’ like yourself who are gradually descending into the world."

—It’s coming.

At this moment, An Jing couldn’t help but sharpen his focus. He thoughtfully reflected on all his actions and asked oddly, "True Person, how did you discern that I am a Divine Mandate?"

"When you were at Hanging Fate Manor, you displayed your own Blood Fiend, which many of the Red Armored Guards can confirm."

Mingguang Dust said softly, "Perhaps you do not quite understand the relationship between Fate Pattern and Martial Arts... If your Fate Pattern solely consisted of ’Mars Guarding Heart,’ then you wouldn’t have been able to control the Golden Yang Qi as effortlessly as you did before."

"While Fate Pattern dictates the Qi of destiny, and though it can be transformed, most people cultivate the martial arts dictated by their Fate Patterns. Since you are so young and obviously haven’t undergone any transformation methods, someone like me who knows your true identity can tell at a glance that at the very least, you are of the Mars-Taibai dual stars, a half-awakened ’Divine Mandate.’

At this point, Mingguang Dust sternly advised, "If you wish to keep this concealed, you must remember to be cautious."

"Use the Blood Fiend Flame Calamity Qi as An Jing, and the Golden Yang Upright Qi as Jing Xuan."

"This is a natural way to keep your identity hidden, and you shouldn’t reveal it unless absolutely necessary."

"I will take that to heart," An Jing earnestly noted this potential oversight — indeed, using different Cultivation Techniques for different identities, An Jing would employ the Imperial Heaven and Houtu Method, while Jing Xuan would use the Taibai Luminous Godly Ban.

However, unseen in the shadows, An Jing could also use the Divine Prohibition’s Body Refinement foundation, claiming it was natural talent.

And Jing Xuan could use Coalescing Qi into Soldiers; both Blood Fiend and Gold Fiend are Fiends, both can coalesce!

Even, he smiled, "Having two completely distinct identities allows many things that cannot be done openly to be carried out in secret."

Together with the disguise of Spirit Qi fluctuations, both identities could cooperate well, allowing An Jing in the Tianyuan Realm to potentially stir up a lot of significant actions with two identities!

"Fate and duty are one and the same, without undertaking duties, one cannot sustain fate."

Mingguang Dust appreciated An Jing’s eagerness to undertake significant deeds, "Do not only speak of Divine Mandates, even Miscellaneous Fates must continuously fulfill their Fate Patterns to continually advance themselves."

"If someone with a Culinary Fate does not refine their culinary path, they ultimately remain but a common person."

"Ultimately, fate is like rowing against the current; if you do not advance, you will fall back."