Handsome_chicken

His fate was predetermined: fight, defend, and perish with the stars, a mere cog in the great machinery of creation. But something within him resisted this cruel fate. A seed of defiance sprouted in his heart, whispering of freedom.

He sought a way to transcend the cosmic chains—to escape, to defy destiny, to seize freedom at any cost.

As a mortal, he felt the agony of watching his loved ones wither and die, powerless to stop the decay of time. He wept for children, lovers, friends.

As an emperor, he conquered kingdoms and wielded unimaginable power, only to be betrayed by those he trusted most, dragged from his throne, and executed in shame.

As a beggar, he wandered the streets, starving and shivering under the cold gaze of uncaring gods.

As a villain, he became the monster in stories told to frighten children—burning cities, drowning nations in blood, only to be hunted and killed by the heroes of those same tales.

As a saint, he gave everything—his wealth, his strength, his life—to others, only to discover that gratitude was fleeting and the world did not remember the sacrifices of the righteous.

But, Every failure, every death, every betrayal—they were nothing but steps on a long, infinite path. And the path had only one direction: up, through the layers of existence, through the fabric of reality itself. No prison could contain him. No curse could hold him.

His heart whispered one thing to him, a truth carved into his soul:Move forward. Always forward.

 Because he was Li Shenrong—the Lord of the Celestial Throne.

Lord of the Celestial Throne

Li shenrong nodded his head as greeting.

The girl in white just arrived was also a demi-god realm expert. A late stage demi-god, step away from entering true-god. Her aura was converged as if she was just a mortal. She was neither arrogant nor servile. Even when speaking with body strengthening realm cultivators she was very amiable without an ounce of pride. She had the true bearing of a master of dao. Her words sounded like heavenly melody, seemingly one with natures tune.

" looking for something? " Li shenrong looked at her and asked.

" Indeed fellow daoist. I am Wen lingxiao from Thousand sword mountain. I was on a mission  to hunt down the traitor of my sect but suddenly lost track of him. On my way i sensed a strong qi fluctuation and ended up meeting you two. So i was wondering…" At this point she looked at li shenrong with an inquisitive gaze.

" If you are talking about that haughty man in cyan coloured robe. Then yes, we met him. " Li shenrong replied.

Wen lingxiao was confused. According to that guys nature both of them would have been killed without mercy. The ruined state of the land spoke of a huge battle took place here. She came here rushing only to find two little body strengthening realm cultivator. One was an idiot and the other acted aloof.

" Do you know where he went fellow daoist? " She spoke softly.

Xiao han at this point had a pale face. How could he not understand that the seemingly young girl in front of him was demi-god expert who could crush him like an ant at any moment. He went silent as a cicada in winter and stood quietly behind li shenrong. His eyes kept darting around nervously.

" I sent him on his way. " Said li shenrong with a shrug.

Wen lingxiao frowned, " What exactly does it mean fellow daoist ?"

" Its exactly what it sounds. " Li shenrong said.

" Are you telling me that you killed a demi-god realm expert? " Wen lingxiao felt baffled and couldn't believe it at all.

" Indeed, he wanted to rob me of my treasure so i killed him. " He spoke in a nonchalant tone. " If you don't believe me, his space ring or storage ring should be down there somewhere. It should help you with whatever you wanted. "

With that said he walked forward without waiting for her reply. Xiao han quickly followed like a maggot.

Wen lingxiao's divine sense swept around the area. Indeed she found few possessions of that middle aged man and also few rings.

So this body strengthening realm cultivator killed a demi-god realm expert. But didn't take his storage rings or battle spoils after killing him which is extremely odd. A demi-gods possessions were always mouth watering to any cultivator yet this young man left it as if it was nothing. Also he said something about having a treasure which caught the traitors interest. Treasure that could catch a demi-gods eye must be a demi-god level or higher rank.

Wen lingxiao didn't bother li shenrong again. Although she was curious but it was below her to pester two body strengthening realm cultivator just because of curiosity.

She achieved her goal that's what matters the most. As for how the traitor was killed and whoever killed him its none of her concern.

Wen Lingxiao.