Were you just trying to destroy the world

After prolonged negotiations, Gu Qingfeng ultimately became the youngest and lowest-ranked junior uncle of the Sword Sect.

As the master of the Reverse Scale Sword, his residence was established on Reverse Scale Peak.

Within Reverse Scale Peak...

Meng Yan was giving Gu Qingfeng a tour, explaining the peak’s history and inheritance while subtly trying to build rapport.

During their casual conversation, Gu Qingfeng suddenly asked, "Old Meng, what exactly was the calamity five thousand years ago that the sect leader mentioned? What kind of enemy nearly wiped out the Sword Sect?"

Gu Qingfeng was deeply curious about this disaster. After all, the Sword Sect was an Imperial Court Immortal Sect, one of the strongest forces in the Cangming Realm. How could such a powerhouse have almost been annihilated? Was it besieged by multiple Imperial Court Immortal Sects?

"Rather than the calamity, I’d like to ask you a question first."

"What question?"

"Why do you call everyone else ‘senior brother,’ but only call me ‘Old Meng’?"

"Of course, it’s because you’re a..." Gu Qingfeng quickly bit his tongue, nearly blurting out the words "human-demon."

He hastily corrected himself, "A dragon among men! We hit it off right away, and since we’re both from Reverse Scale Peak, it’s only natural we’d be closer. I, Gu Qingfeng, never lie. In the entire Sword Sect, aside from the beautiful female disciples, you’re the one I like the most!

The reason I call you ‘Old Meng’ is precisely because we’re the closest!"

Meng Yan wore a strange expression, but for some reason, looking into Gu Qingfeng’s sincere eyes, he felt the words were genuine.

Could it be that I’m truly this approachable? This charismatic?

But this was just as well. This kid was greedy, lustful, and arrogant, and now that he was close to me, he could be useful.

Such a vulgar man was easy to control—his greed and lust were his greatest weaknesses. People with weaknesses were the easiest to deal with.

The most terrifying people in this world weren’t those with desires, but those without any.

You like women and treasure? Fine, I’ll give you women and treasure. Once your appetite is satisfied, you’ll obediently work for me!

A little bit of wealth and beauty was nothing compared to what I sought.

In that brief moment, the cunning Meng Yan had already devised a plan to manipulate Gu Qingfeng.

However... What Meng Yan didn’t know was that Gu Qingfeng wasn’t just greedy and lustful—he was insatiably greedy, insatiably lustful, with an appetite so vast that not even the entire Sword Sect could satisfy him.

The most terrifying people in this world weren’t just those without desires, but also those with infinite desires.

And Gu Qingfeng happened to be the latter.

"I never imagined I held such a place in Junior Brother Gu’s heart. As you said, we hit it off, and now we share the same peak. Since you’re new here, as your senior brother, I’ll gift you a peerless divine weapon as a welcoming present."

"How could I possibly accept?" Gu Qingfeng feigned modesty, then swiftly snatched the peerless divine sword from Meng Yan’s hands.

Meng Yan smiled inwardly. This kid really was insatiably greedy. Perfect.

Gu Qingfeng also grinned. This old fool was rich and gullible. Perfect.

For a moment, the two chatted merrily, each growing more pleased with the other.

"By the way, Junior Brother Gu, you were curious about the calamity five thousand years ago, right?"

"Exactly. The Sword Sect is an Imperial Court Immortal Sect, a force of immense power. How could it have nearly been wiped out? What’s the secret behind it? Was it an alliance of several Imperial Court Immortal Sects?" Gu Qingfeng pressed.

"Junior Brother Gu, let me explain it slowly.

In truth, the enemy the Sword Sect faced back then didn’t come from the outside—it came from within," Meng Yan said leisurely.

"From within!? A civil war in the Sword Sect?"

"Not exactly. Strictly speaking, it wasn’t a civil war. Junior Brother Gu, do you know what sets the top-tier forces apart from the Imperial Court Immortal Sects?"

"Naturally, it’s the Heavenly Emperor!"

"The Heavenly Emperor’s presence only brought the Imperial Court Immortal Sects to their peak for a time. But after the Heavenly Emperor’s passing, what was their advantage?"

"Imperial Scriptures!"

"Correct, but that’s only part of it. Scriptures are just techniques—they aren’t direct combat power. If the cultivator is weak, even with Imperial Scriptures, they won’t be a true powerhouse.

The greatest foundation of an Imperial Court Immortal Sect isn’t the Imperial Scriptures—it’s the Imperial Weapons!"

"The weapons forged by the Heavenly Emperor upon achieving the Dao?"

"Precisely. These are the Imperial Weapons—arms that bear the Heavenly Emperor’s Dao, the most powerful weapons in existence. The reason Imperial Court Immortal Sects can endure for millennia is because of these weapons!

No matter how weak they become, as long as an Imperial Weapon exists, no one dares claim they can annihilate an Imperial Court! Because the might of an Imperial Weapon can shatter heaven and earth. In an era without Heavenly Emperors, nothing can stand against them!"

Gu Qingfeng suddenly understood. Wasn’t this just like nuclear weapons?

A force that could flip the table—if anyone tried to destroy my lineage, we’d all perish together.

"So the calamity five thousand years ago was related to the Imperial Weapon?"

"Junior Brother, you truly are sharp. Indeed, the calamity was caused by the Imperial Weapon going rogue!"

"The Imperial Weapon went rogue?" Gu Qingfeng exclaimed. "It acted on its own?"

"Yes." Meng Yan’s expression turned grave. "The Imperial Weapon left behind by the Sword Heavenly Emperor was called the Demon Emperor Sword. It was a demonic blade that had drunk the blood of countless enemies alongside the Heavenly Emperor, steeped in malevolence.

After the Sword Heavenly Emperor’s passing, the Demon Emperor Sword remained in the Sword Sect to guard it. For a time, all was well. But as centuries passed, the sword’s demonic nature grew stronger. The Heavenly Emperor’s imprint on it weakened under the erosion of time.

Then, five thousand years ago, the Demon Emperor Sword’s demonic nature reached its peak. It became a true demon, uncontrollable by anyone!

The sword had always been wielded by successive sect leaders. But when the leader of that generation tried to bond with it, he was instead corrupted by its demonic nature... and became its slave."

"Wait!" Gu Qingfeng suddenly shouted, cutting Meng Yan off. "Did you just say the Demon Emperor Sword became a demon?"

Meng Yan gave him a puzzled look, unsure why he was so agitated.

"Yes, it became a demon."

Gu Qingfeng grew even more excited. At this point, he couldn’t care less about the rest of the story—his entire focus was on one question: Did the Demon Emperor Sword count as a demonic entity?

"What does it mean that it ‘became a demon’? Did it turn into an actual demon?"

"You could say that. As an Imperial Weapon, the Demon Emperor Sword already had a sword spirit. It was practically a living being. So after becoming a demon, it could indeed be considered a living demonic entity."

Hearing this, an overwhelming, volcanic eruption of ecstasy burst from the depths of Gu Qingfeng’s heart.

I’m about to become invincible! I freaking love the Sword Sect! An Imperial Weapon to aid my cultivation! Who can stop me now? WHO?!

From this day forth, I’ll make sure the heavens can no longer obscure my sight, the earth can no longer bury my will, all living beings shall bend to my desires, and the gods themselves shall turn to dust!

He could barely contain his maniacal laughter.

"Keke—"

But he managed to stop himself after the first syllable. The Imperial Weapon wasn’t in his hands yet. He quickly covered his mouth.

"Ahem..." Gu Qingfeng coughed twice. "The heaven and earth spiritual energy on Reverse Scale Peak is too dense—it’s practically choking me. Old Meng, go on, what happened next?"

Meng Yan: "......"

The strangeness on Meng Yan’s face grew more pronounced. The more he looked at Gu Qingfeng, the more something felt off. That fleeting expression just now...

Were you just thinking about destroying the world?

[Realm Divisions]

Foundation Realms: Qi Sea, Dragon Transformation, Divine Soul.

Divine Core Realm: Human Origin Divine Core, Earth Origin Divine Core, Heaven Origin Divine Core.

Heavenly Realms: Heavenly Human (classified by tribulation cycles: Ordinary Heavenly Human, First Heaven, Second Heaven... Fifth Heaven), Heavenly Lord, Heavenly Venerable, Heavenly Supreme, Heavenly Emperor.