The Grotesque Miss’s End Story v3c123

Chapter 123: The Truth of Death

“This is bad!”

Sensing the danger, Luo Ling immediately turned to Chi Nü.

She knew she wouldn’t be affected by this, but Chi Nü was different. Although quite powerful now, her strength wasn’t in her physical body.

Such a surge of bloodlust, a slight misstep could lead to her body exploding, as evidenced by the corpses scattered around them.

At this moment, Yao Ji, hovering in the sky, also noticed Luo Ling and Chi Nü. Her concentration momentarily lapsed, and the imposing woman beside her seized this opportunity, a strange glint flashing in her dull eyes.

In an instant, Yao Ji was severely injured, slowly falling from the sky.

But at the same time, the danger to Chi Nü also subsided. She clutched her chest, purple-black blood, carrying a decaying aura, trickling from the corner of her mouth, and she half-knelt on the ground.

Luo Ling quickly helped her up, but Chi Nü grabbed Luo Ling’s hand, her expression anxious.

“Quickly, Sister Yao Ji…”

She hadn’t looked away, witnessing Chi Di Nü injuring Yao Ji.

And Chi Nü knew that Yao Ji was distracted by her arrival, which led to her defeat, and she couldn’t help but feel guilty.

Seizing this opportunity, Chi Di Nü immediately grabbed a long sword, emanating an aura of authority and holiness, and flew towards the falling Yao Ji, the sharp blade carrying an undeniable concept, aimed directly at her.

“The Human Emperor’s Sword, Xuanyuan.”

Yao Ji stared at this scene, a soft sigh escaping her lips.

So, she had lost…

In her final moments, she glanced at a distant figure with a hint of longing.

But she saw nothing, only emptiness.

…Was it just an illusion?

Or… despite her best efforts, she still couldn’t save Chi Nü?

But she no longer had time to grieve. Facing the might of the Human Emperor’s Sword, there was no escape.

Just as Yao Ji was waiting for her demise, a sudden metallic clang echoed, an ear-piercing scraping sound, accompanied by the faint smell of something burning.

Yao Ji looked up, a surprised look on her face.

“…Chi Nü?”

Chi Nü was now shielded by a girl, her gaze meeting Yao Ji’s. And this unfamiliar girl reached out, catching Chi Di Nü’s falling sword, the Human Emperor’s Sword, with a single hand.

This… how is this possible?

Legend said that the Human Emperor’s Sword was bestowed by the heavens. Once unsheathed, all living beings would submit to it, especially those not of human descent. The end of several ghost god wars was brought about by the Human Emperor’s Sword’s might.

During her confrontation with Chi Di Nü, Yao Ji had been trying to prevent her second sister from drawing the Human Emperor’s Sword, because she knew that once it was drawn, she would definitely lose.

“Sorry, Yao Ji.”

The girl’s voice echoed, although still unfamiliar, its tone strangely familiar to Yao Ji.

“I… still let you down.”

“Sister Yao Ji!”

Chi Nü broke free from Luo Ling’s shoulder and ran to Yao Ji’s side, helping her up.

The situation was urgent just now, and Luo Ling, without much thought, carried Chi Nü on her shoulder and rushed over to block Chi Di Nü’s sword.

“Wait, Chi Nü, she is…”

Yao Ji, helped up, still couldn’t hide the shock on her face, her mind in a daze.

“It’s Big Sister Fairy,” Chi Nü replied, taking a handkerchief from Yao Ji’s bosom and wiping the blood from the corner of her mouth.

As for why Chi Nü didn’t use her own handkerchief…

She wouldn’t carry such a thing.

“Just call me Luo Ling, that’s my name.”

Luo Ling wanted to crush the sword directly, but it was incredibly hard, unbreakable.

And Chi Di Nü was already preparing her divine power, so Luo Ling could only release the sword and retreat.

She looked at her palm, almost completely covered in blue-black scales due to her demonic transformation.

Luo Ling had experimented before. Even Sacred Tools imbued with the Judgment power of the Sin and Thorn path could barely leave a mark on these scales, just some white scratches.

And this sword in Chi Di Nü’s hand could actually deform the scales…

Moreover, Luo Ling even smelled a faint burnt scent. It seemed that when she grabbed the sword just now, the intense friction burned some of her scales.

“What a powerful sword,” Luo Ling exclaimed.

Yao Ji, seeing Luo Ling’s almost uninjured hand, despite its strange appearance, was dumbfounded.

What powerful sword, your hands are even more powerful!

Catching the Human Emperor’s Sword barehanded was simply unimaginable.

“Third Sister, is this the ‘Dao’ you mentioned?”

A cold voice echoed. Chi Di Nü still maintained her imposing demeanor, seemingly unaffected by her recent setback.

Even these mocking words were spoken in a calm and indifferent tone.

She stood with her sword, her dull eyes staring at Yao Ji, but her movements wary of Luo Ling.

“Little Sister… you’ve fallen even deeper, colluding with these two ghost god minions. Is this the answer you give, Third Sister, to the suffering of all living beings?”

Chi Di Nü raised the Human Emperor’s Sword, pointing it directly at Luo Ling.

“…Ghost god minions?”

Yao Ji was stunned. That wasn’t right. The Miss Fairy she knew carried the blessing of the Heavens, even capable of healing ghost god injuries.

If it weren’t for Miss Fairy’s actions that day, which moved her wavering heart, she wouldn’t have returned to the Emperor Alliance headquarters and faced her second sister.

And…

Why two?

Yao Ji looked at Chi Nü beside her, seeing the faint outline of a skull appearing on her face, and fell silent.

“Sorry, Yao Ji, I still couldn’t protect Chi Nü,” Luo Ling said softly. “She’s… injured.”

“It’s not Luo Ling’s fault, it was my own carelessness,” Chi Nü, afraid Yao Ji would blame Luo Ling, quickly explained, “Luo Ling has been trying her best to heal me, otherwise, I would be in an even worse state!”

“…So that’s how it is…” Yao Ji smiled wryly. “It seems… what’s destined to come will come, there’s always… such a day.”

“I know a bit about divination. When I first met Chi Nü, I already… glimpsed her future… although fate isn’t immutable, I seem… unable to change it.”

However…

Yao Ji looked up at Luo Ling, seeing her grotesque and demonic face, a puzzled look in her eyes.

The current Miss Fairy, or rather, Luo Ling, whether in terms of appearance or aura, was a powerful ghost god minion.

But what she saw in the ruined city wasn’t fake. She clearly carried the blessing of the Heavens, so why did she also possess the power of ghost gods?

“My situation is… complicated, difficult to explain in detail.” Luo Ling shook her head, then, composing herself, looked directly at Chi Di Nü, and said in a deep voice, “Let’s talk about… what kind of family drama is going on between you and your second sister.”

Chi Di Nü wouldn’t let them continue their reunion. She had been looking for a chance to kill Yao Ji, the Human Emperor’s Sword humming, its target locked onto her.

For Chi Di Nü, the two ghost god minions could wait, but her third sister had to be eliminated quickly.

However, Luo Ling’s presence made her wary, not daring to act rashly.

The reason was simple: catching the Human Emperor’s Sword barehanded was something that shocked not just Yao Ji, but also Chi Di Nü.

The Human Emperor’s Sword was always invincible, its only restraint the user herself.

Because its immense power also came with immense consumption, and the sword only recognized the Human Emperor, only she could use it. Otherwise, a single Human Emperor’s Sword would be enough to end the ghost god war.

But now, the invincible Human Emperor’s Sword had met its match, someone who could even stop it with her bare hands, making Chi Di Nü cautious.

“We…”

A bitter smile appeared on Yao Ji’s face, and she sighed softly.

“She chose betrayal, that’s all,” Chi Di Nü said coldly. “Betrayed our humanity.”

“It’s you who betrayed humanity, Second Sister,” Yao Ji said faintly, “You’re too deeply influenced by Him.”

“But I still hold the Human Emperor’s Sword. It still recognizes me as the Human Emperor.”

Chi Di Nü raised the Human Emperor’s Sword, a faint hum responding to her words.

The wielder of the Human Emperor’s Sword was the Human Emperor. This was an undeniable fact.

“So what exactly happened?” Luo Ling asked.

Yao Ji didn’t answer immediately, instead looking at Luo Ling strangely. Why did this Miss Fairy sound so gossipy?

At the same time, Chi Nü held her spear, protecting the injured Yao Ji.

Chi Di Nü’s usually calm gaze finally showed a hint of wariness, and she retreated slightly.

She could sense that Chi Nü’s mastery of ghost god power wasn’t weak, and coupled with the being who could catch the Human Emperor’s Sword barehanded, killing her third sister today would be difficult.

“Let me explain.”

Yao Ji composed herself, stood up despite her injuries, looked directly at Chi Di Nü, and said softly, “Second Sister, there are some things… we really need to talk about.”

“There’s nothing to talk about between us.” Chi Di Nü shook her head, then glanced at Luo Ling warily.

This was always her attitude. Since her third sister refused to join her, she was a traitor.

There was no room for discussion with a traitor.

If it weren’t for Luo Ling’s presence, she wouldn’t be standing before Yao Ji so calmly.

“Whether you want to talk or not, I should… explain to Luo Ling.” Yao Ji said calmly.

It all started with the end of the ghost god war in ancient times.

The two Emperors entered the ghost god domain and faced death, leaving the Emperor Alliance leaderless, managed by the two Imperial Daughters they left behind.

Yao Ji was introverted. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have gotten along with her fourth sister, Nüwa, the farming shut-in. Therefore, most matters of the Emperor Alliance were handled by Chi Di Nü.

And afterward, Chi Di Nü, through her own efforts, gained the recognition of the Human Emperor’s Sword, becoming the de facto leader of the Emperor Alliance, and Yao Ji gradually withdrew from the power core.

The disagreement arose after Chi Di Nü obtained the Human Emperor’s Sword.

The Human Emperor’s Sword, Xuanyuan, was the weapon used by the two Emperors to completely defeat Chi You, the War God, in Zhuolu’s Battlefield.

However, after killing Chi You, his concept attached itself to the Human Emperor’s Sword.

Chi You was originally the lord of all weapons. Before becoming a ghost god minion, he was an existence on the same level as the two Emperors, coexisting as the Three Emperors.

Moreover… the Human Emperor’s Sword was forged by him.

Chi Di Nü, after obtaining the Human Emperor’s Sword, was influenced by both the Emperor and Chi You, her original personality gradually being eroded, her past becoming just a distant memory.

Even the current Chi Di Nü admitted this.

She didn’t deny being influenced by Chi You and the two Emperors, gradually becoming a conceptual existence.

What Yao Ji couldn’t accept the most was that, after becoming such a being, Chi Di Nü made a terrifying decision.

“Remember… the veterans in the ruined city?” Yao Ji asked softly. “They are still alive after being eroded by the ghost gods, and they maintain their rationality.

Stationed in the wilderness, waiting for the next ghost god war.”

“Yes…”

Luo Ling nodded slightly, having a strong impression of these veterans.

Moreover, these veterans were currently carrying her divine statue and spreading her teachings…

“This… is all her doing.” Yao Ji pointed at Chi Di Nü and said in a deep voice, “All arranged by her.”

“What?!”

Luo Ling and Chi Nü both looked shocked.

“Indeed, it was me.”

Chi Di Nü nodded.

“The ghost god war ended a long time ago… and it won’t happen again for a very long time,” Yao Ji said faintly, “The so-called occasional ghost god disasters… are just lies, created by Chi Di Nü herself.”

“The ghost god disaster will eventually return, until it engulfs the entire world,” Chi Di Nü said calmly, “This is the result of your divination. I’m just… conducting a preemptive rehearsal.

Countless years of peace will eventually end in destruction. Before that happens, shouldn’t we do everything we can to struggle?”

Influenced by Chi You, the god of war, Chi Di Nü was incredibly bellicose, all her actions in preparation for war.

On one hand, to maintain constant pressure against the ghost gods, she occasionally initiated small-scale ghost god disasters, causing chaos.

On the other hand, in this process, more and more humans developed a stronger resistance to ghost god injuries, allowing them to quickly assemble a powerful army to fight against them in the future.

Luo Ling was dumbfounded, speechless.

Chi Di Nü’s reasoning… actually made sense.

However…

The sacrifice was too great.

She had witnessed the state of the wilderness firsthand.

The old general, until his death, never let go of his banner.

Countless veterans, constantly enduring the torment of ghost god injuries.

These changes were all caused by Chi Di Nü.

Yao Ji opposed Chi Di Nü’s methods, but Chi Di Nü, using the Human Emperor’s Sword, stripped her of her powers, forcing her to wander the wilderness.

This was why, when Luo Ling met Yao Ji, she said she could only use minor spells.

Her truly powerful divine powers, the abilities that shone brightly during the Battle of Zhuolu, were all taken by her second sister.

In this state, Yao Ji wandered the wilderness, witnessing everything firsthand.

She could see that Chi Di Nü’s decisions were indeed effective. Under the pressure of the ghost god war, both soldiers and generals possessed a strong will, even surpassing the soldiers in the Battle of Zhuolu.

The soldiers back then were mostly driven by a desperate resolve. If they couldn’t defeat Chi You, the ghost god disaster couldn’t be stopped.

But doing this…

Was too cruel.

Over eighty percent of the soldiers carried ghost god injuries. The small groups stationed in the ruined cities were just those with the most severe injuries.

Even the guards at the checkpoints all carried some injuries.

Therefore, Yao Ji had always been conflicted, unsure whether Chi Di Nü’s decision was right or wrong.

All she could do was offer these veterans some help within her capabilities.

Until Luo Ling healed a veteran, and she saw the relief on his face after his death, and the envious looks from the other veterans, her wavering heart finally settled.

After much thought, she decided to return and confront her second sister, trying to persuade her to adopt a gentler approach.

Clearly, Chi Di Nü still refused.

However, Yao Ji was determined. Since Chi Di Nü wouldn’t agree, she would act on her own.

She first used her trump card, reclaiming her abilities from Chi Di Nü, then she planned to expose everything Chi Di Nü had done.

Unexpectedly, Chi Di Nü’s ruthlessness was terrifying. The moment Yao Ji made this decision, she killed everyone around her.

Using Chi You’s method.

Everyone who had contact with Yao Ji along the way was killed.

Even the soldiers who came to her rescue were also killed by Chi Di Nü.

These pitiful soldiers, before their deaths, thought that Chi Di Nü was being attacked.

Actually, after a month-long confrontation with Chi Di Nü, Yao Ji was already nearing her limit. Even without Luo Ling and Chi Nü’s arrival distracting her, her defeat was only a matter of time.

“Undoubtedly, it’s you, Third Sister, who colluded with the ghost god minions and plotted against humanity,” Chi Di Nü said coldly, “My actions… are justified. Even the Human Emperor’s Sword recognizes me.”

Before Yao Ji could say anything, Luo Ling interrupted directly.

“Wait, wait, what do you mean?”

Luo Ling put her hands on her hips and said with dissatisfaction, “Constantly calling me a ‘ghost god minion,’ have you considered my feelings?

Listen carefully, I’m not a ghost god minion, I’m… I’m a daughter of the Heavens!”