Prelude To Vengeance (2)

Like a phantom, Lei Jin vanished and so did the 5 Territory Lords that Azure Heart had stored inside her Inner Domain. "Wow, so that's how that is?" Azure Heart said, stumbling slightly while looking at her hands. "I feel like I understood a part of the mystery behind Jin'er's power. And I must say… We have a very long way to go before we reach such heights." She muttered as a bead of sweat rolled down her cheek. 

"To be able to break past that barrier… No wonder he was certain of being able to kill Ink." Hong Xiang Ling said, holding Azure Heart's hand and wiping the bead of sweat off her cheek. 

"No, he had the power to do this when he helped Yang Kai breakthrough. He is far stronger than any of us could have given him credit for. The only reason he didn't ask to do this is likely due to how much he wants that vengeance. And I can't fault him for that. Actually it seems I'll be able to add another world much sooner than I had originally thought." Azure Heart said with a smile, and her breath recovered to a normal rate. 

"Still, he could have asked for you to bring those bastards out." Hong Xiang Ling said. "Never mind." He said, after he got an annoyed look from Azure Heart. 

"You shouldn't forget that we were only able to breakthrough to this level because of Jin'er showing us the way. The level of care we have received is undeniable. Besides, he wouldn't do anything that would harm any of us. He may be fuming right now. But he is able to keep that anger directed to where it should be." Azure Heart said, sternly. 

"Haha, that sounds like that little boy. Those parents of his must be looking down with pride. It was his ability to heal that gave us a large relief when it was critical. That Rainbow Light of his… I only hope that there will be many children in his future." Sir Azure Void said, with the look of a parent, hopeful for their child's future. 

"You're going to love seeing the Azure Void Cave Heaven in the future then. It's become the 3000 Worlds Hub of hopeful lovers and couples. There the people can guarantee a successful conception of a child in a matter of two attempts at most. And Jin'er, well, he has many lovers and children with them all. He has a nickname there… "All Father" and the kids call him the "Great Papa". It's really cute." Azure Heart said. 

"Then… Oh boy, this is going to be quite the display then. He is a father now, so he must know what his parents felt at that moment. I would feel bad if it was any other enemy. But since it's the dishonorable Ink Clan scourges… I'm quite looking forward to seeing this display." Sir Azure Void said, realizing the display wasn't just vengeance. But also a way for Lei Jin to connect with his deceased parents. "A good son, I hope those two can see him now." He thought. 

~~Outside~~

The wind was different. Full of extreme violence… Yet also full of pure kindness and platonic love. Above the passes was a scene of 5 Territory Lords, Lei Jin and a woman. It was Xin Xia. In Lei Jin's Hand was a Golden Hammer brimming with the power of Yang, an unrelenting fury surrounded the War Hammer. It was as if the Hammer was aching for vengeance itself. In Xin Xia's hand was a sword of exquisite craftsmanship. The sword excluded a fierce Yin aura, as if it was trembling with excitement for this very moment. The two weapons of two lovers recognized each other and the foe before them. 

"Today the King of Hell shall bear witness! THE SON RETURNS TO BATTLE!" Lei Jin yelled out with power in his voice. The sound echoed out and passed through the Void. Even if the sound hadn't been transferred through the Visual Scene, the people would have still heard his voice.

"Today the Heavens shall bear witness! DISCIPLE AVENGES THE MASTER!" Xin Xia cried out, and borrowed Lei Jin's strength to create a similar effect with her voice. 

"These weapons we wield are the weapons my honored Mother and Father wielded in battle! And with them, together we will avenge their spirits! The enemy before me tore my family away from me when I was but a powerless and helpless boy. I wasn't even 8 years old as I watched and waited for a hug that never came, a head pat that never came. Instead I learned of the pain of losing everything!" Lei Jin said, putting his feelings into every single word. 

People in the passes regardless of race or background couldn't help but shed a tear. Some had rivers of tears flowing down their faces. Others who had lost their parents or master to the same fate lost control of their legs. The people standing shoulder to shoulder with them held them up to stand proud and bear witness to what was to come. 

"I am here today to wield my master's weapon in her stead! She took me in when I had nothing left. Taught me how to cultivate and coached me into a good young woman. To me! She was as close as a mother! And now, I will stand here with my Husband! Wield her weapon! And rend her killer's flesh until her soul can rest at ease!" Xin Xia said, adding her feelings into each and every word as her husband did. 

~~The 9 Heavens~~

"Even if this won't be much of a fight I guess I can sit in and be the one who bears witness to your son's vengeance." One of the remaining 9 seats said in a woman's voice while yawning. 

"Thank you." Lei Jin's parents kneeled in front of the woman. 

~~The Realm of Hell~~

"Ahahaha! This kid has got some nerve. Giving me so much work right off the bat and now wants me to bear witness. Ah, but it is a good scene." The King of Hell chuckled. "I guess I'll let you Human Masters watch as well." He added. 

"Thank you, my Lord." The souls of past Human Masters bowed, and then changed focus to watch.