EBE Chapter 3 is not the real world
Chapter 3 is not the real world
From birth, Fei Xi had a feeling that the world she lived in was not reality.
She didn't know why she had this thought.
If the world she lives in isn't reality, then what is reality?
When she was three years old, tragedy struck her family. Her mother died tragically at the hands of a thief while trying to save her. The thief, with sharp ears and eyes, found Fei Xi hiding under the bed with ease.
If it weren't for that person's earnest pleas, she would probably be buried deep underground, keeping company with her mother.
At the woman's pleading, the thief, though merciful, agreed to spare her life. However, he worried that she, having already retained some memories, might return seeking revenge in the future.
So the thief cruelly destroyed her dantian and severed the meridians in her limbs, turning her into a complete cripple.
Every time she wakes up in the middle of the night, Fei Xi dreams with tears streaming down her face that she is hiding under the bed, watching helplessly as her mother dies in despair.
Of the eighty-seven members of the family, all but she were brutally murdered by the thief. After killing them, the thief set fire to the bodies, and the raging fire burned for three days and three nights before being extinguished by a torrential rain.
When Fei Xi was homeless and on the verge of death, she was fortunate enough to meet her master, Wei Jiucheng.
Under her master's meticulous care, Fei Xi was no different from a normal person except for not being able to practice martial arts. In fact, fearing that she might encounter danger one day, her master even specially found her a light footwork technique called "Ethereal Steps" that did not require internal energy.
Unexpectedly, the nightmare of her childhood did not end there. When Fei Xi turned 18, her sect was wiped out overnight.
Before her death, her master entrusted her to Bian Yuan, the lord of Tianshan.
Bian Yuan is a close friend of her master, a cold and ruthless peerless swordsman.
She fell in love with Bian Yuan the first time she saw him. Later, after she relentlessly pursued him, he became her husband.
Let's not talk about what happened after that; in short, she died.
She thought that death would finally bring her relief, but she wondered if there really was an underworld. She missed her mother dearly and longed to see her again.
When Fei Xi opened her eyes, she found herself reborn back to when she was 16 years old.
Her sect is still intact; her master, senior uncles, junior brothers, and junior sisters are all alive!
She wanted to save everyone in her sect!
When the tragedy occurred, Fei Xi was accompanying her junior sister Mu Qingfeng to Wushuang Manor.
Xiao Zhengqing, the young master of Wushuang Manor, invited her junior sister to his home for a detailed discussion, citing the Langgan Grass as the manor's most prized possession. At that time, her junior brother, Ji Zhongxuan, desperately needed the Langgan Grass to save his life.
Why do we feel that the world is unreal?
Strange words and thoughts would often pop into Fei Xi's mind. She always had a feeling that her junior sister Mu Qingfeng was the female protagonist of this world, while the male protagonist was her junior brother Ji Zhongxuan.
One is a stunningly beautiful woman, possessing all the best qualities, and a heartthrob; the other is a lucky one, known for his exceptional talent and ability to bring misfortune upon anyone who tries to take advantage of him.
Since her junior sister began her journey in the martial world, countless men have fallen at her feet. Prodigies, scions of noble families, powerful officials of the court, and now even members of the imperial family.
Her junior brother, on the other hand, is a genius who grows and thrives, an extraordinary individual who overcomes adversity.
Her junior brother would always inexplicably encounter arrogant and spoiled brats who would humiliate him. The more he fought, the stronger he became; no matter what danger he faced, he could always turn misfortune into victory.
Anyone who dared to make things difficult for her junior brother would have their grave covered with grass that would grow to a height of three zhang (approximately 1.6 meters).
However, no matter how many people admired Junior Sister, she only had eyes for Junior Brother Ji. They were childhood sweethearts, and she always felt it was only a matter of time before they got together. Unfortunately, after she married into the Tianshan Sect, she never saw Junior Brother Ji and Junior Sister again.
The last news we heard about the two was that they had disappeared together in the desert.
With her husband's help, Fei Xi investigated the reason why her sect was massacred. Before she could take action, her enemy died at the hands of her junior brother Ji.
When the news arrived, Fei Xi felt a profound sense of loss. What good would it do to kill the other person with her own hands? Her sect members would never return.
Now that she has been reborn, she will no longer dwell on her past entanglements. As for her sect, she will definitely save everyone this time!
Strange, Fei Xi had heard of Prince Duan's son, Gu Mingfeng, in her past life. But was he also a fish in her junior sister's pond?
Fei Xi had no recollection of the other party ever visiting the Qingcheng Sect.
Perhaps it was because she was often sick, and at the time she was sick, she didn't notice it?
"May I ask your name, young lady? I am Gu Mingfeng, the heir of Prince Rui." The handsome young man stepped forward and stopped the beautiful woman.
"Who you are is none of my business. Unsolicited kindness is either a crime or a thief. I'm not going to tell you my name."
The beautiful young woman looked displeased when she saw the person blocking her way.
Bypassing the man with ulterior motives, Mu Qingfeng quickly stepped forward and called out to Senior Brother Ji, "Senior Sister."
"Morning class is about to start, you two hurry up and go in."
After gently persuading Junior Brother Ji and Junior Sister to leave, Fei Xi stepped aside to block Gu Shizi's burning gaze, then turned around with a smile and gestured for them to leave.
“Young Master Gu, the path down the mountain is this way, please follow me.”
As the senior disciple, I have to act when necessary. I can't let my junior brother accumulate hatred and add another person to his enemy list.
"A single glance from her makes all other beauties pale in comparison. There really is such a beautiful woman in the world; she's so adorable when she's angry."
Fei Xi twitched her lips and watched Gu Shizi, who was ignoring her, go on a rampage. She stood silently to the side and waited for him to finish his tirade.
She had seen this situation many times in her past life when she went out with her junior sister, and she was already used to it.
Beauty is not a good thing for a woman who does not have strong power or a powerful backer.
Especially after her sect was wiped out, if her junior brother Ji Zhongxuan hadn't already become a top-tier expert, her junior sister might have been forced into a relationship by her admirer.
Junior Brother Ji has always protected Junior Sister, but he has never reciprocated her feelings. The two are like a pair of bickering lovers, always just one step away from getting together, and it's anyone's guess when they will finally be able to tie the knot.
Shaking her head, Fei Xi still hoped the two of them would suffer less. This guy who seemed to be the villain should just get out of Qingcheng Mountain already.
'Ha! Vulgar woman.'
Prince Gu glanced disdainfully at the woman beside him, her eyes burning with desire. With his looks and family background, women admiring him were as numerous as fish in a river; he had noticed this woman frequently stealing glances at him in the main hall. In the past, he might have taken her in. But having just seen such a beauty, other women no longer caught his eye.
He remembered that the Qingcheng Sect's most famous beauty in the martial arts world was none other than Mu Qingfeng, the daughter of its leader, Mu Shize.
A gentle breeze accompanies the phoenix's cry; the other woman is destined to be his!
After seeing off the treacherous guest, Fei Xi returned to Tingfeng Hall to prepare for her departure.
In two days, it will be the turn of the Qingcheng Sect disciples to go to Nanxuan City to defend the righteous path.
Fifteen years ago, the Northern Alliance of Foreign Tribes mobilized 200,000 troops to attack the Hua Dynasty in the south, intending to take advantage of the Hua Dynasty's early establishment and its weak national strength to seize the Central Plains in one fell swoop.
In response to the oath at Mount Tai, all the major and minor martial arts sects, under the organization of the original hero, mobilized their forces and launched a fierce attack on the northern barbarians from the east.
On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes; one victory is built on the bones of ten thousand. All sects suffered heavy casualties in this great war. Under the lights of thousands of homes, there was no more laughter and joy. Blood and tears were swallowed with wine, and the withered red petals wept in sorrow.
In order to appease the various martial arts sects after this battle, Lu Wenhe, the founding emperor of the Hua Dynasty, issued an edict posthumously honoring all participating sects. Every martial artist could also apply for a military officer position based on their individual battlefield contributions and receive corresponding benefits.
Later, the system was further divided directly by sect, based on the region to which the sect belonged. Martial arts sects could send their disciples to their respective districts to carry out "defense of the righteous path" missions, thereby earning contribution points. Once a certain number of contribution points were accumulated, they could apply to become military officers.
If special circumstances arise during the period of upholding the righteous path, the emperor may grant special permission for disciples of the sect to investigate and apprehend the true culprit with the sect's disciple token, and the local magistrate will then report the matter to the higher authorities for commendation.
In the past, martial arts practitioners who broke the law with their martial arts were mostly on the imperial blacklist. Since Emperor Hua issued the edict, more and more martial arts practitioners have been granted official positions, transforming themselves into individuals who receive salaries from the imperial court and can openly control other martial arts practitioners in their respective territories who do not uphold martial ethics.
To prevent collusion within sects, the territories each sect governs are not static. They take turns "defending the righteous path" at set intervals. This improved prospects for sect disciples attracted more people to join, leading to better public order. Although there were some dissenting voices, most martial arts practitioners supported Emperor Hua's decree.
The trigger for the annihilation of the Qingcheng Sect was this mission to defend the righteous path in Nanxuan City.
Nanxuan City is located on the western side of the Yangtze River Delta in the Central Plains, at the junction of three provinces, making its geographical location crucial. The city boasts well-developed land and water transportation, and its people are prosperous.
Three sects are stationed in the city this time. Thunderbolt Fortress is responsible for the northeast and west sides, Xuehai Academy is responsible for the west side, and Qingcheng Sect is responsible for the south side.
Initially, reports came from residents at both the North and South sect outposts that family members had gone missing. While missing persons in a city weren't unusual, the increasing number of reports caught the attention of the disciples, who, before reporting to the sect elders, immediately took notice. Meanwhile, at the Qingcheng sect, Mu Qingfeng had disappeared, and Ji Zhongxuan's investigation pointed to Sanhe Town in the south.
In Sanhe Town, apart from Ji Zhongxuan and Mu Qingfeng who survived, all the disciples stationed there from the three sects died, including Tie Yi, the young master of Pili Fortress.