Magic Sect of Beauties: The Strongest Mage is in a Cultivation World

Fate, Light, and Darkness…

These three primordial forces shaped the destinies of all beings.

They were not just abstract ideas but living entities, ancient beyond measure.

Their constant push and pull across the endless realms of reality and unreality dictated the flow of existence.

To understand them was to glimpse the very foundations of the world, to walk the path of the true Immortal.

The Infinite Void Sea served as the barrier separating the Upper Regions from the Middle and Lower Regions. Only those who had achieved a Divinity's cultivation base could cross it and enter the Immortal Kingdom of the Nine Skies.

At the edge of this sea stood a man clad in red and black robes adorned with golden accents. His long black hair and blood-red eyes spoke of an Immortal's journey.

This old man was none other than the founder of the Blood Emperor Polarity Sect, the ancient Blood Emperor, who had elevated the sect to one of the Five Great Sects of the Upper Regions!

"Perhaps this will be my last time gazing upon the beauty of this endless sea. A sea whose non-existence is more beautiful than its existence," Blood-Emperor mused.

A heavenly rift spiraled open behind him, and a woman of unparalleled elegance and beauty emerged. Her golden hair shone like the stars, and her radiant blue eyes were deeper than the ocean.

She was the Record-Bearing Heavenly Mother, Ji Tianmu.

"Do you really have to do this?" Ji Tianmu asked, her eyes locking with Blood-Emperor's.

Blood-Emperor nodded, "It is for the best of the Three Divine Expanses."

Ji Tianmu rushed to him, gently clasping his hands in her soft ones, her eyes filled with deep concern.

"Why the sudden change of mind? Don't you want to become the supreme sect in the Upper Regions? You said you wanted to overthrow the Heavenly Court Sect, and yet here you are, choosing to be subjugated by them!"

Worry etched across Ji Tianmu's beautiful face. She looked as though she would cry if there were any tears left to shed.

Another powerful being appeared, but Blood-Emperor had already sensed their presence and was staring in the direction of their manifestation. Ji Tianmu followed his line of sight and saw a golden light that took the divine form of Shen Bao, the Quintessential Emperor of Fate. Her face tightened with fury as she briskly walked towards him.

"Fate-Emperor! Of course you're the one who convinced him to do this, yes?!" Ji Tianmu shouted.

Shen Bao stared at her with half-open eyes, unperturbed by her outburst. He was used to her protective nature towards her beloved, Blood-Emperor. "I wish you could understand, but for now, Ji Tianmu, be silent."

Ignoring her further, Shen Bao approached Blood-Emperor, who acknowledged him with a measured smile and a nod. "So, what must be done?" the red-robed man asked.

Shen Bao held out a hand, creating a three-dimensional diagram that represented the three driving forces of their existence.

"In our pages of our existence, three profound forces exist: Fate, Light, and Darkness. Fate is the Path, guiding one's journey. Light is the Truth, illuminating all mysteries. Darkness is the Unknown, holding secrets beyond comprehension. To awaken the Harmonic Convergence, these three forces must merge.

When they do, the Three Divine Expanses will break free from their nascent shell, transforming into a flawless world, a realm of ultimate existence where all cultivators strive to reach."

Blood-Emperor easily comprehended everything Shen Bao said by simply watching the visual representations on display.

"So… the Path, the Truth, and the Unknown. I'm aware you're the Path, but who are the other two?"

Shen Bao opened his mouth and answered, "They don't exist yet. That's where you come in."

Ji Tianmu stepped in between them to make her words clear.

"That doesn't make any sense. These three elements are supposed to be the origin, the driving forces of existence, so they should all exist before our world as we know it."

The heavenly beauty scrutinized Shen Bao closely. Her gaze was as intense as a judge examining a thief.

Shen Bao remained calm despite her scrutiny. He didn't appear unsure of his words, and though he typically wouldn't explain to someone like Ji Tianmu, he did so for Blood-Emperor's sake.

"My existence is a paradox. No matter when I come into being, I have always existed. Fate exists outside of conventional time, allowing me to influence my own creation by guiding certain events to perform necessary actions. The same applies to the Truth and the Unknown."

Blood-Emperor exhaled gently to calm his worries before asking, "So, when I confront the Divine-Emperor, I must let him seal me. However, I must also ensure that neither he nor my sect gains access to the secrets of my medicinal scroll and the Blood Dragon Pool."

Shen Bao nodded.

They had discussed this extensively beforehand, and now it was just a matter of ensuring their plans didn't go to waste.

Ji Tianmu, however, was never comfortable with this idea. The more she heard, the angrier she became. "I can't understand the logic of accepting defeat for both myself and my beloved against a vile creature like the Divine-Emperor. I refuse to let him taste victory!" She was headstrong as ever.

Shen Bao lost his composure momentarily and retorted, "This isn't easy for any of us!"

"──?!" Ji Tianmu stepped back, startled by his outburst.

Shen Bao moved forward, his tone now cold.

"No one is accepting defeat here; this is simply how everything must unfold. We are not failing, but you cannot yet grasp the intricacies of this plan. We are lighting the path that others will follow to reshape this world entirely."

His words brooked no further argument.

Ji Tianmu was crucial to the plan, but Shen Bao wasn't about to bend over backward for her demands just because of that.

Instead, he decided to approach her through Blood-Emperor.

Using his boundless knowledge, he showed Blood-Emperor an astrological map that led him to numerous celestial dragons.

Blood-Emperor slaughtered them to create his Blood Dragon Pool and refine a Blood Dragon-Strengthening Pill from their essence.

This act not only sealed their friendship but also left Blood-Emperor owing Shen Bao a big favor.

And now, Shen Bao was cashing in on that favor.

"I…" Ji Tianmu began, clasping her hands to her chest. "I feel it's too soon for us to part."

Blood-Emperor gently draped his arm around her shoulders, drawing her close for comfort. "Fate-Emperor has assured us that our paths will cross again in the future. It won't be the same, but it's better than nothing."

Ji Tianmu hugged him tightly, as if afraid he might vanish in that moment.

Shen Bao watched them solemnly and promised, "I will ensure your love endures through the vessels you pass your legacy to. That is my pledge."

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The couple nodded, placing their trust in Shen Bao.

As Shen Bao prepared to depart through a heavenly rift, he paused to look at them once more.

"I am heading to the Primordial Waters of Time to establish the Azure Tree as a Catalyst World. If we fail, it will not stop the Heavenly Court from destroying everything in the future."

He smiled faintly.

"Also, a certain mage must begin his journey there. He is the only one I trust to ensure the catalysts trigger the necessary events."

Blood-Emperor raised an eyebrow. "A mage?"

Shen Bao turned away, waving farewell. "Oh, it's nothing of consequence~"

This was all to create a perfect world.