Fantasy: I'm Really Not A Supreme Master!

"The Silent One."

When these two words were uttered, the entire dark space seemed to be gripped by some unspeakable force by the throat, causing everyone to lapse into a spontaneous silence.

Be it the Black Spirits, or the nine mighty beings who followed The Silent One out of the darkness.

Not a single person could speak.

And on the Dark Throne, that being merely smiled and said:

"The Silent One... indeed, an interesting path."

The Silent One remained silent.

"But unfortunately, choosing the Forbidden World as the place to prove your path is unwise."

The being on the Dark Throne spoke softly:

"This world, not easily silenced."

The Silent One looked towards the Dark Throne, and in his clear, dark pupils, a hint of admiration was revealed; he understood that in front of the being on the Dark Throne, his path had no secrets.

The casual words just uttered by the being on the Dark Throne had already broken his current path of the Silent Way!

"Because this world will not easily fall silent, that is why it is valuable."

The Silent One spoke, and his words were more abundant than ever before:

"If not to prove the strongest, what's the use of even reaching the Supreme Path?"

"The Divine Jumper relies on the Path of Ignorance, exceeding many by half a step on the Supreme Path, claimed to be the third in the world, oppressing my fellow Disciples for years... Yet the Path of Ignorance, in the face of silence, halts!"

His gaze concealed a great resolve.

The Supreme Path that the Divine Jumper demonstrated is named "Ignorance," which, while being a form of the Supreme Path, surpasses other Supreme Paths by half a step...

The so-called "Ignorance" is not ignorance in the vulgar sense but placing oneself in a state of ignorance, for only by knowing nothing can one know everything!

This is what makes the Divine Jumper terrifying!

Even under the densely populated Dark Firmament, he is called the third in the world!

And the path that restrains the Path of Ignorance... is the Silent Way that The Silent One aims to pursue!

-- The knowledge of ignorance implies supreme wisdom, but even the most supreme wisdom has no recourse in the face of a silent one.

Who can know the thoughts of a stone?

This was the reason The Silent One came from the other side of the door.

He could have joined the Supreme Path, but he could not defeat the Divine Jumper's "Ignorance."

If he cannot surpass the Divine Jumper's "Ignorance," even if the Divine Jumper is restrained, it would be impossible to find his Three Souls and Seven Spirits, as well as those souls he has hidden away.

"The knowledge of ignorance, in the face of silence, halts..."

The being on the Dark Throne laughed and said:

"Among your fellow Disciples, you're considered the second most clever..."

Upon hearing this, The Silent One, moved, asked:

"The first is?"

The being on the Dark Throne did not answer, instead asking:

"Have you ever learned to play chess?"

The Silent One nodded.

Suddenly, terrifying black lines of a chess path emerged on the Dark Throne, crisscrossing through the vast space, constructing a massive chessboard.

The Silent One walked to the other side of the chessboard, standing opposite the being on the Dark Throne, and then took the lead to place a piece.

But after he placed his piece, the being on the Dark Throne still did not move.

The Silent One's brows slightly furrowed.

This meant that the opponent still wanted... to give him a few more moves?

In the path of chess, every piece is contested; he made the opening move because he knew that before the being on the Dark Throne, he was ultimately the weaker, the junior.

But giving up one piece was still not enough...

Not one for pretenses, The Silent One then placed a second and a third piece.

"I have self-reflected for thirty million years and saw my nine undeniable flaws."

While playing chess, The Silent One spoke:

"Love of war, love of killing, love of sensuality, love of sensuality, love of Gluttony, love of treasure, love of power, love of seeking knowledge, love of seeking knowledge, love of... these nine loves are obstacles to my Silent Way."

He did not hide, but directly articulated his flaws.

He intended to prove the mightiest on the Supreme Path, to surpass the Divine Jumper's "Knowledge of Ignorance," so before embarking on this path, he reflected for thirty million years to clarify his self.

"Nine loves" are his flaws; whether these loves are positive or negative, as long as he harbors these desires and passions, the Silent Way will not succeed.

How can one with desires in their heart truly be silent?

Upon hearing these words, the being on the Dark Throne suddenly said:

"Did you just mention loving sensuality twice?"

The Silent One seemed somewhat bashful as he nodded and said:

"I fancy women, and also men."

Above the Dark Throne: "..."

Continuing, the Silent One's complexion brightened as he spoke:

"Thus, to resist these nine desires, within the Dark Firmament, I gathered nine disciples. Some revel in battle, some delight in slaughter, some crave lust, some yearn for love, some indulge in Gluttony's desire, some treasure precious gems... all to an extreme!"

"When the battle-hungry learn silence and become calm; when those who fancy women, through silence, become pure; when those who fancy men, follow silence to restraint; when the gluttons, upon seeing silence, feel contented..."

"Once these are all achieved, the Silent Way will be realized."

This is the path that the Silent One seeks to tread.

The nine mighty beings he brought with him were his nine disciples, and his disciples were each an incarnation of a specific aspect of himself.

When these disciples can forsake their extreme desires and embrace silence, he himself will also reach fulfillment, achieving the true "Silent Way."

At that time, he will replace the Divine Jumper, becoming the third in the world, and the "Knowledge of Ignorance" of the Divine Jumper will be thoroughly restrained by him.

The souls hidden by the Divine Jumper... will have nowhere to hide!

While speaking, the Silent One casually waved his hand.

A black coffin suddenly flew out from his hand, heading towards his nine great disciples.

Among the nine mighty beings waiting outside the chessboard, a ruggedly handsome middle-aged man felt something, and the dark celestial bead hanging from his neck burst forth with a thundering sound that rattled the heavens!

"Thank you, Master... Your disciple Mo Zhan, willing to quell the battles of this world!"

A terrifying battle spirit suddenly erupted from the body of the middle-aged man, causing the surrounding darkness to tremble with him!

Afterward, he carried the coffin on his back and turned to leave.

"The generation's War Emperor, Mo Zhan, among my disciples, is the best fighter, the most eager for battle. Will he find silence in the midst of war?"

The Silent One murmured, then turned his gaze towards the Dark Throne, speaking:

"The chess game is set, please!"

...

At the same moment.

In the Forbidden World, You Continent.

Within the Shuidao Pure Land, on an island.

Compared to other islands, this island is slightly smaller, and the water mists, wave hues, and such are lighter here than elsewhere.

At the entrance to the island, there was a massive sea stone inscribed with three large characters:

"Rebirth Island."

The inhabitants of this island are not the original residents of Shuidao Pure Land but a tribe that, many ages ago, was favored by the Water Emperor and granted permission to enter the Waterway Imperial Court, becoming citizens of the Water Emperor.

Being bestowed the status of the Water Emperor's citizens was akin to being reborn for them, hence the island was named Rebirth Island.

Today, a beam of light formed a bridge, reaching the island directly.

"Where is the lord of Rebirth Island!"

Upon this bridge, remarkably, stood the Water Emperor's servant, Shui Kuangwen!

At once, everyone on the small island hastened to gather.

"This servant of the island, Shui Guiyuan, pays respect to the servant!"

An elder led the crowd in saluting.

He was the chief of this tribe and also the lord of this island, Shui Guiyuan.

"Shui Qingling has betrayed the Imperial Court and committed a heinous crime. According to the laws of the Imperial Court, your tribe shall be executed!"

Shui Kuangwen spoke indifferently.

Upon hearing this, the tribe was in shock and disbelief!

"What? How could Qingling betray the Imperial Court!"

"No!"

"We are innocent!"

For a moment, everyone was in uproar.

Shui Kuangwen continued coldly:

"But the Water Emperor is merciful; a reprieve is granted. Your tribe must immediately leave the Imperial Court and perform the ceremony of heaven-worship. If heaven allows you to live, then live; if heaven dictates your death... then you shall die!"

－－This was a decree personally issued by the Water Emperor

Shui Guiyuan and his people were Kunpeng's Descendants, but their bloodline was too diluted; only the ceremony of heaven-worship could stimulate the cause and effect within their bloodline!

The cause and effect in the blood of Forebears; on one hand, could attract the dark gaze, summoning the legendary Hei Chai, and on the other hand, could call upon the causality related to Kunpeng, enabling them to find the bloodline of Kunpeng in this life!

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Good night.