The Return of Sam, Again

The suddenness of that yell wrought silence onto the spectators. For a moment there was shock followed by intense rage towards an unknown for the audacity to speak with such disrespect. The indignant feeling imperialists felt towards Yun Xiao Che was forgotten as this new voice became the centre of attention. Then it appeared.

BOOM!

It landed headfirst into the stage. The impact fully destroyed both sides of the cleaved tiled battleground. It also forced the experts congratulating Yun Xiao Che and the man himself to leap off into the air. Hu Wenxi was no different, he was also the first to react.

He had previously briefly sensed a ghost like presence with the aid of the Zodiac formation but the appearance of this creature. No it was better to call it a thing. But the appearance of this thing all but confirmed it.

Since time immemorial, deceased beings have always entered the cycle of reincarnation. Originally reincarnation was a simple process, when someone dies his/her soul passes into the cycle in which an automated process where the deeds of that soul is judged and sent to be reborn. Ancient records tells that those with no major karma will be reborn mortal ie humans, elves, dwarves etc. Those with tremendous accomplishments become heavenly beings, Xiantian at birth. Those with negative karma become animals who would cultivate to become demons.

Of course this process judged deeds not intentions, you could wish to save the world but must sacrifice infants to do so. Your intentions may have been good but your actions were ultimately evil. As such you would reincarnate into an animal.

This all changed when the second Demon-God war occurred. The reincarnation cycle was shattered and the great earth goddess Houtu sacrificed herself to create the netherworld. Along with blood ancestor MingHe and the longevity god of the south pole they created the six paths of reincarnation. Further input from the Gautama Buddha solidified reincarnation as it is known today.

In the netherworld, those of extreme accomplishments are permitted to be reborn into the Deva path. These beings are True Gods at birth, comparable or even stronger then True Immortals. Those of great accomplishments are reborn into the Asura path, Xiantian at birth born from the land itself.

Those of neutral positive karma are reborn into a Human path. These beings either lived a balanced life or did not accomplish much but still lean towards good. As such they are reborn into mortal races.

Those of neutral negative karma are reborn into the Animal Path. These beings either lived a balanced life or did not accomplish much but still lean towards negative accomplishments. As such they are reborn as an animal or beast.

Those of evil accomplishment are reborn into the Preta path. They were deemed to not be worthy of living a new life and hence are instead cursed to become a ghost, or an undead being.

The worse is the Naraka path. This is reserved for the vilest and filthiest of individuals. They become evil devils forced to reside in the great dark abyss.

The thing that got up from the crash landing was hideous. It had five bulging meaty legs all red in colour set in circular placements. They all had varying number of toes some having only 3 while others have as many as 7.

Those legs carried a lumpy body covered in eyes and 11 arms of different sizes. These limbs were placed unevenly some being as long as 3 metres while others were only 30 centimetres. This thing stood tall being easily 23 metres tall. It had one massive gapping maw at the middle of its body but no tongue.

"To think you all started the party without me?" The thing spoke slowly. Its voice was neither distorted nor ugly, it was clear and easy to understand. It sounded almost like a teenager's voice, not fully mature yet not too childish. In fact it sounded familiar to anyone hearing it.

The appearance of this monster caused everyone to take a few steps back. Some even gasped in shock. While it emitted no aura, it possessed a certain presence that screamed power. In fact taoist Infinity Heaven who was closest even began sweating when he saw this monster.

"Who are you?" Hu Wenxi spoke out midair. Today he wore full royal get up complete with his crown. His visage was that of majestic royalty, he looked heroic, wise and above all powerful. If any stranger looked at him they would identify him as the leader. Hu Wenxi held a frowning face at the monster. He didn't really have to ask, he had already concluded the likely answer.

"What do you mean who are you? Did you really forget emperor?" It spat with such hatred in its tone. It raised one of its legs and brought it down hard onto the soil cracking the earth beneath him. Dark storm clouds appeared above the skies that enveloped the entire continent. It was even visible from the three subsidiary continents despite the vast oceans.

"I was destined to win this tournaments. I was destined to celebrate the trophy with my nakama. I was destined to marry Mimi-Chan. My friends and I would've discovered your enslavement and freed the people from the evil emperor" all tis eyes glared at Hu Wenxi who now had a different expression. It was as if listening to a bad comedian to Hu Wenxi. The emperor's expression changed from a serious frown to a mirth look.

"Whats so funny emperor. Just because I look like this doesn't change facts. My friends are still with me. With my nakama at my side, with my precious people. I will return to my former self"

"Heh, heheheheheheh. Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha" Hu Wenxi began giggling at the creature before breaking into full laughter. His laugh broke the stunned silence everyone else was in. Slowly they too put the pieces together.

Qiang Wang signed, "Truely a cockroach". As if hearing him the thing placed its attention onto the sect chief, "HOW DARE YOU". It gripped one of its large fists and a smoking aura began funnelling out, "HOW DARE YOU". It punched out towards the sect chief.

Qiang Wang merely sneered blew out a golden light that canceled out the punch. However the monster wasn't harmed at all. Qiang Wang on the other hand appeared shocked, uneasy, and even a little pale.

"Villains always lose" The monster spoke out with a righteous tone. It did not fit its monstrous visage at all. The crowd of people broke apart as a young man approached.

"What villains" he spat, "The only villain here is you". The monster looked at him, "You're Sam I. My nakama, what are you doing there?"

"Even after all this time you still get my name wrong" the man sneered, "It was you who came to me, harassed my sister and used that eye on both of us."

The monster looked shocked, "No you're wrong my friend, you and Sansan-Chan are precious to me. I only did that to free you from the corrupt villain harassing her��.

"That was our father" he gripped his fists and looked to be on the brink of tears. "You were the one who kidnapped us one after the other". He took a deep breath, "You were the one kept approaching every beauty you can find. You were the one who used that red eye. You were the one who slaughtered the aristocratic and ruling families. You were the one who broke the balance of power and forced us all to be with you"

The man as if possessed summoned a bow and shot an arrow at the monster. The arrow however did not even penetrate its hide. The man sneered, "I guess the ugly monster within is finally showing".

"You" the monster did not speak. It was confused but then responded, "I see what's going on. My nakama had all been corrupted. I already freed the Azure Sky continent. But it seems I wasn't strong enough to protect my precious people." The monster faced the giggling Hu Wenxi. It opened all its fists and clenched them again. "But, I will not give up. I Sam will save my nakama. Together we will…" before it could finish Hu Wenxi interrupted him.

"Friends, nakama, precious people. Pick one and stick with it. You can't have naruto, bleach, and one piece at once" the emperor let out one last laugh as if finding the whole situation ridiculous. "Stay consistent for me would you. It got annoying weeks ago".

"How do you know?" The monster that was Sam was once again shocked at the emperor's knowledge. "Were you reincarnated like me?" Slowly the eyes of the monster blinked several times before slowly obtaining a look of realisation. "God told me there were a few kinks to work out or something. I remember him telling there were a few before me. Is that it? Were you a former hero who failed his way?" The monster seemed to make a tsk tsk sound, "How sad, I the hero Sam will defeat you once and for…" yet again the monster was interrupted.

"Just how delusional can you be. I struggle to think modern earth's society could give birth to you" slowly the monster felt an increasing pressure. It realised it was coming from the emperor. It also realised that Hu Wenxi's aura was quickly surpassing his own.

The monster quickly stamped down its fear. It spoke once again the mid air emperor, "Don't get ahead of yourself teme, I was gifted a system by god. No way can you beat me"

"Are you sure? Can you hear it?" Hu Wenxi responded. The monster despite its confident look did not answer. It knew the system wasn't within him anymore. Ever since he came to his senses in that forest yesterday it was unable to hear its system nor could it use any of its anime powers.

"You bastard, you stole my powers. I guess you're just like Sasuke Uchiha, stealing those that wasn't yours" it roared out but Hu Wenxi wasn't the least bit intimidated. In fact he looked slightly pissed off, "Pot calling the kettle black. I cultivated step by step for 500 years". He spared a look of contempt at the monster, "You're just got a bunch of anime superpowers by a higher expert six seven months ago?"

Small traces of sandy light glistened in Hu Wenxi's pupils, "You did absolutely nothing to earn your powers. You got a bunch of cheats didn't you or are they wishes?" The monster was angered more and more, "How dare you. I was a loser back on earth. I deserve this far more then you".

Hu Wenxi clasped both his hands behind his back and shook his head, "I will not deny my privileged birth". The monster looked smug at that and roared out in laughter, "Then you admit it. Your daddy fed you too many pills didn't he. Your cultivation was all a gift from your daddy. You can never top someone like me."

"Tsk tsk. Read a history book for once. My origins aren't a secret"

The monster simply scoffed, "What books what history. I know Chinese emperors. Your kind burns books like no tomorrow, you suppress the people". It tightened its fist preparing to throw a punch, "Reincarnated from earth or not I know your type. I have read PMG, I bet you're just like Lin Feng weren't you" it punched out. Its fist stretched across towards the emperor.

Sandy light formed a shield that blocked the punch. The emperor didn't even feel the impact nor did he look ruffled at all. "Gods be good, your delusion simply knows no end. There's really no point in talking to you". The emperor raised his left palm and pushed forwards with it.

In an instant the monster was thrown out of the palace into the horizon far beyond. Hu Wenxi addressed the experts with him, "Leave the pest to me. Ensure my citizens are safe" he then rocketed off chasing after the monster.

BOOM!

The monster crashed landed in a forest many thousands of kilometres from the capital. It quickly got up and dusted itself, 'So last time wasn't a fluke, he is strong'. It gazed up at the figure of the emperor who had arrived looking down at him from a position high up in the air. The monster though to himself, 'No matter, even without my sharingan or any powers I can still win. Even without my precious people with me now, they're still in my heart. That's right I am Sam'. It roared and ferociously began charging at Hu Wenxi. It even leaped into the air like the hulk.

"Good grief, you do know you can fly right?" Hu Wenxi flicked his right hand and a wooden sword appeared. He flicked his left hand a scroll appeared and unfurled itself into a river map. Hu Wenxi got ready and prepared for battle. This time Sam wasn't mindless, it wasn't as powerful as the golden ape had been but it's power definitely qualified as a True Immortal. For a Human Immortal who could fight certain True Immortals, Sam was a decent opponent.