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Three hundred years ago, during the Early Period of the Dark Turmoil, the world was engulfed in chaos, and the Central Plains were ravaged by war.
At that time, there was a great Daoist named Wu Zhenqing, who traveled tirelessly between various warlords amidst the turmoil. All the warlords who encountered this Daoist revered him as Wu Zhenren.
Wu Zhenren was deeply concerned about the state of affairs and possessed extraordinary talent. By the age of forty, he had already become the Dao Sovereign of his time, with profound Daoist skills that were unfathomable.
Yu Xuanliang first met Wu Zhenren in the imperial capital while accompanying his father to witness Mr. Mei's final performance on stage. At that time, Yu Xuanliang was still young and did not understand why everyone held such respect for the oddly dressed old man.
Later, after Yu Xuanliang's father passed away, he found a notebook among his belongings. It contained a note stating: that night, no one knew what Mr. Sun discussed with that strangely dressed man. No one knew his identity or background; he seemed to have vanished from the world thereafter. Seventeen years later, I encountered him again at Master Jinghui's Nirvana, but when I asked many people about him, no one knew who he was. His appearance seemed to age slowly and left a deep impression on me, allowing me to recognize him at a glance among a crowd. The last time I saw him was in 1961 at the imperial capital during Mr. Mei's final performance. After the show ended, I asked Mr. Mei about the person sitting alone on the second-floor observation platform, and Mr. Mei only told me his surname was Wu without elaborating further. I believe this is merely the tip of the iceberg regarding my encounters with him. I cannot fathom what abilities this person possesses that would earn such admiration and fear from historical figures, yet terrifyingly, no one knows anything about him.
At that time, Yu Xuanliang was young and learned about Daoist Sect individuals for the first time through his father's notes. After studying medicine, he increasingly doubted the existence of Daoist Arts until he witnessed someone retrieving objects from afar and another flying on a sword. Yu Xuanliang was deeply shaken.
Despite his exceptional medical skills and desire to abandon medicine for Daoism, he was told he was too old and unsuitable for cultivation. Thus, Yu Xuanliang gave up his dream of joining the Daoist Sect and devoted himself to studying medicine with a focus on genetics. At that time, this field was still unclear and exploratory; Yu Xuanliang became one of the earliest medical experts in this area in the country.
At thirty years old, Yu Xuanliang was assigned to a military research base by the military. There, he encountered mysterious events he had never imagined and quickly became a leading researcher at the base, earning him the title of Professor Yu.
Yu Xuanliang directly reported to Yuan Menyin, the highest military commander at that time, conducting research on genetic enhancement and the mystery of immortality.
Many people died within the military research base as experimental subjects for studying genetic mutations—some were death row inmates, others were members of the Daoist Sect, and some were soldiers.
Later on, under Yuan Menyin's leadership, military personnel began hunting high-ranking monks from the Buddhist Sect to seize relics containing secrets of longevity and reincarnation while also hunting guardian beasts from various Daoist Sect factions. This action ignited a fierce conflict between Buddhism and Taoism against the military forces. The situation escalated when Master Xu Yun of Zen Buddhism's Seven-Colored Relic was stolen; both Buddhism and Taoism erupted into war, with the military quickly joining in to hunt down Daoist Sect masters for their inner elixirs.
One night, Yu Xuanliang awoke suddenly feeling a tightness in his chest and coughed up several mouthfuls of blood. Upon examining himself, he realized he had contracted a severe illness due to relentless work; at that time's medical methods could not cure it. The only solution lay in what he was researching—the Elixir of Life.
The Elixir of Life required relics from Buddhist Sect masters and golden elixirs from Daoist experts, supplemented with Holy Medicine and millennium-old inner elixirs from Great Demons as ingredients. Once he uncovered the secrets of these materials, he could unlock the mystery of longevity and access humanity's treasures.
During that period, Yu Xuanliang gathered several loyal Daoist Sect experts around him and navigated between military forces and the Daoist Sect multiple times until the Dark Turmoil erupted—a conflict lasting several decades—leaving Yu Xuanliang's body completely worn out and unable to endure further strain.
After witnessing Yuan Menyin and his wife perish in battle amidst chaos within the military and rampant disorder among Daoist Sect factions, Yu Xuanliang felt hopeless about life. Disheartened, he swallowed what remained of his incomplete research on the Elixir of Life and buried himself deep within the military research base until decades later when he finally awakened.
After waking up, Yu Xuanliang found that the Dark Turmoil had reached its end. The invincible Wu Zhenren had passed away amidst the chaos of the world, and his disciple, Wang Yang Daozun, had vanished without a trace. The Buddhist Sect had retreated, leaving only the struggling Leiyin Temple behind. Countless masters from various sects had perished in battle, and with the older generation gone, the younger talents who had been tempered by war began to rise. Among those from the past, Yu Xuanliang recognized only one person: Miao Zhong.
During the Dark Turmoil Period, Miao Zhong was merely a child adopted by the Emei Sect. At that time, he was only five or six years old, but Yu Xuanliang remembered him vividly because the Old Sect Leader of Emei, Miao Yujin, always held this boy's hand wherever he went. The boy also held a deep memory of Yu Xuanliang; back then, Yu Xuanliang had significant conflicts with Daoist Master Wang Yang, who was considered a half-master to Miao Zhong.
A hundred years rushed by, and Miao Zhong had reached the age of one hundred while Yu Xuanliang remained unchanged. When they met again, their former enmity transformed into mutual respect.
The Dark Turmoil had effectively ended with Miao Zhong. With just one person and one sword, he traversed through the land, leaving no mercy for those who opposed him.
Miao Zhong grew amidst the turmoil of war, witnessing countless separations and deaths. He saw the Emei Sect Leader die tragically while trying to save him and watched as his protective brothers and sisters distanced themselves from him one by one. He witnessed his senior brothers and friends perish before his eyes amid the chaos of battle.
Miao Zhong vowed to personally put an end to this century-long Dark Turmoil.
With the One Sword Technique unleashed, it brought forth cries of despair. All masters fell in defeat; to serve as a warning to others, Miao Zhong did not hesitate to eradicate all remnants of the Supreme from every sect, including Zhang Zong, the Grandmaster of Wudang Mountain. That battle shook the earth; despite Zhang Zong's full display of skills, he ultimately fell to Miao Zhong's One Sword Technique.
Under Miao Zhong's intimidation, the Serpent Cult kept their distance, the Yinshan Yang Family dared not step out of Yin Mountain even once, Yaochi retreated into hiding, and Sword Pavilion lay dormant. Even the old abbot of Nanhai Guanyin Monastery, who had always taken it upon himself to uphold justice and slay demons, chose to remain hidden.
Old acquaintances were no longer present; Miao Zhong stood at the pinnacle of the Daoist Sect while Yu Xuanliang harbored no desire for dominance. Under Miao Zhong's iron-fisted rule that instilled fear in everyone, the Dark Turmoil had no choice but to conclude. This prompted Yu Xuanliang to reflect on the Daoist World as they engaged in long discussions throughout the night in search of a path to lasting peace.
Due to consuming the Elixir of Life, Yu Xuanliang awoke with all treasures within his body fully unlocked. He discovered he could soar freely through the skies and manipulate objects from afar. He could control gravitational fields and disintegrate molecular structures at will, perceiving things that ordinary people could neither understand nor see through.
Miao Zhong also noticed Yu Xuanliang's transformation; however, merely unlocking one's bodily treasures did not equate to invincibility. If Miao Zhong wished to kill him, he could still take his life with a single sword strike.
Yu Xuanliang naturally exuded a charismatic aura that inspired belief in others. Coupled with giving Miao Zhong a longevity potion, Miao Zhong revealed to him secrets regarding the Sun-Moon Divine Fish hidden within the Daoist Sect. He entrusted his long-held wish for peace to Yu Xuanliang and even went so far as to personally slay Emei's guardian beast, the Abyssal Gold-eyed Beast, as a gift for him.
In this world, there are three types of divine fish: Dragon Fish, Yin-Yang Fish, and Sun-Moon Divine Fish.
It is said that when a successful dragon or true dragon nears death, its soul transforms into a Dragon Fish. This entity is rare and cannot be sought after; consuming it can strengthen one's Deity soul and nourish one's Dao Body. The Dao Body becomes immensely powerful—once it emerges from its shell, it is like a dragon soaring into the sea.
The Yin-Yang Fish grows in the dark rivers that run alongside the surface rivers. It is said that when ancient Daoist Grandmasters or fierce beasts and divine birds die, their essence is consumed by the fish, allowing it to grow into a Yin-Yang Fish.
The Yin-Yang Fish can nurture jade and even people. It is rumored that consuming one can awaken a person's Yin-Yang Eyes, enabling them to see things invisible to ordinary people, such as the souls of the deceased, a person's birth chart, or hidden treasures in mountains and rivers. During the Dark Turmoil Period, Daoist Master Wang Yang consumed three Yin-Yang Fish, gaining unparalleled power and divine abilities.
Another legendary fish is the Sun-Moon Divine Fish, which is said to appear in pairs and governs the rising and setting of the sun and moon. Capturing one and nurturing it within one's soul can elevate a person to a demigod status among great demons, equivalent to a human cultivator's half-step into the Supreme realm. The Sun-Moon Divine Fish is believed to live in deserts or among clouds; they are recorded as the only beings that have lived for over ten thousand years and have become deities. In ancient times, several Saints claimed to have seen the Sun-Moon Divine Fish. Confucius even caught a Moon Fish; as it was dying, a Sun Fish flew in. Out of compassion, Confucius released them. Afterward, the Sun-Moon Divine Fish became part of mythology, rarely mentioned since their deaths would greatly impact the world, which is why they never appear before mortals.
While traveling, Miao Zhong discovered traces of the Sun-Moon Divine Fish in an ancient cave deep within the mountains. They were hiding in a spiritual spring. Miao Zhong intended to capture them but ended up standing by the spring for a long time before leaving.
He did not understand why he felt compelled to share the secret of the Sun-Moon Divine Fish with Yu Xuanliang. Perhaps it was because Yu Xuanliang possessed an immortal body; acquiring the Yin-Yang Fish would make him a deity and help him maintain peace. Or perhaps it was due to some heartfelt words from Yu Xuanliang that sparked a sense of mutual understanding.
People only knew Sword Saint Miao Zhong as invincible throughout his life but were unaware of the desolation and loneliness he began experiencing in middle age.
Miao Zhong stood on Kunlun Qingshan with his massive sword, gazing down at the world as he faced thunderous tribulations. Regardless of success or failure, perhaps his greatest wish was simply liberation.
After obtaining the Sun-Moon Divine Fish, Yu Xuanliang quickly stabilized military forces. He did not seek to become a ruler nor harm the populace or incite war; he understood Daoist Sect principles, cared for the common people, and had insight into human nature.
Now, Nangong sought to use the Sun Refining Technique from the Sun Refining Cauldron to draw closer to the sun and earth, causing suffering among living beings and destruction of all things.
Due to the protection of his Body of the Flame Demon and the Sun Refining Cauldron, everyone struggled to overcome him. When Yu Xuanliang intervened, Nangong met an immediate demise—his body severed from his head.
Two fish swam through the air; one bore a red sun mark on its forehead while the other had a crescent moon mark.
"Sun-Moon Divine Fish?" Those who had heard of them were struck with terror.
The Nine Golden Crows' Souls roared overhead; without Nangong's control, their power began rampaging wildly, scattering in all directions. The Soul of the Golden Crow wielded immense firepower from Great Crimson Fire that no mortal could approach. Yu Xuanliang extended his hands, using divine strength to command nine Golden Crows, attempting to return them to their cauldron.
In that moment, only the Soul of the Golden Crow and Yu Xuanliang remained locked in a stalemate. Sweat dripped from Yu Xuanliang's forehead; clearly even deities could not control overwhelming power.
I said, "You have the Sun-Moon Divine Fish within you. First, deal with the mess of the Sun Refining Technique; I'll handle the Nine Golden Crows' Souls."
The sun in the sky was brutal, spewing flames that slaughtered countless beings below. Yu Xuanliang nodded and soared into the infinite heights, surrounded by the Sun-Moon Divine Fish. Soon, he disappeared from our sight.
I looked down at Huzi and said, "Huzi, the Blood River Map!"
Upon hearing this, Huzi took off the Blood River Map draped over him and tossed it to me.
I had noticed something unusual about Huzi when I first saw him. The Blood River Map was a Sacred Artifact of the dragon clan, but it contained a strong demonic aura. While it could grant immense power to cultivators and enhance their abilities, prolonged use would inevitably lead to corruption by demonic energy. If one were to be invaded by this energy for too long, they would become a half-human, half-dragon being—neither fully human nor fully ghostly.
Thus, I had previously warned Huzi to abandon the Blood River Map and preferably give up on the Dragon God Technique as well. After all, the dragon clan was known for its malevolence and bloodthirstiness; otherwise, they wouldn't have been hunted down by the entire Daoist Sect because of the Blood River Map.
As a Dao Fruit Realm cultivator, Huzi was not yet capable of wielding such a wicked treasure as the Blood River Map. However, with my Martial Dao Classic in hand, I could see through many things' true nature. Even if the Blood River Map had already recognized him as its master, I could still control it freely.
Therefore, after receiving the Blood River Map, I let everyone descend to the ground. Holding the Blood River Map aloft, I stirred up the boundless sea of blood and covered the Nine Golden Crows' Souls within it!
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