I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them? Chapter 1170: Extra Story: Taihao and the Apocalypse Evil Thoughts_3

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Hao, after cultivating his Domain Tree into a thriving ecosystem, felt the loneliness of existence and sought companionship, creating Chi, a creature that accompanied him through the ages. As he nurtured the Domain, he observed the rise of living beings and cultivators, eventually leading them to establish clans and nations. However, the creation of Divine Artifacts from his tree branches sparked chaos and conflict among the clans, culminating in a devastating war. After subduing his disciples to restore order, Hao entered seclusion once more, but tensions continued to simmer, igniting vendettas among the younger generation.

From the perspective of the Human Clan, a conspiracy had been formed by the other three tribes to surround and eliminate the chosen one of humanity out of pure terror of their power. This sparked a brutal war of vengeance initiated by the Human Clan. The opposing three tribes, unable to withstand the onslaught, sought out Hao. Upon emerging from his meditation on the Great Dao, Hao witnessed the savage conflict and the fractured state of the Domain, which ignited a profound rage within him. Dark, violent impulses flooded his mind: he felt the Domain should simply cease to exist so he could remain in solitude, contemplating the Dao without interruption.

In a fit of fury, Hao unleashed a mighty strike, suppressing every one of his disciples. He forced them to undergo agonizing punishment, making them experience the collective despair and misery of all living things. This served as a grim warning regarding the vital necessity of maintaining peace within the Domain.

A significant amount of time passed before Hao could repair the shattered Domain. He stood in silence for a long duration, staring at the Creation Tree, which was now devoid of several branches. Beside him, the Chi hung its head low like a child who had committed a grave error.

Observing this being—the one who had been by his side the longest and was the very first creature he had ever brought into existence—Hao found it impossible to remain angry. Understanding that the Chi possessed a simple mind, he spent time patiently teaching it.

As the eras drifted by, the previously devastated Domain began to thrive once more. Hao felt a deep sense of pride and joy regarding the world he had established.

He eventually went to visit his disciples. Having endured such a lengthy period of suppression, they appeared to have realized their mistakes and taken the warning to heart. Hao granted them their freedom. The disciples knelt, kowtowing with apparent sincerity as they vowed to follow their master’s path. They promised to pursue the profound mysteries of the Dao and begged for their master’s continued guidance.

Gratified by this, Hao provided cultivation instructions to his disciples, showing them the methods to comprehend the Dao. The disciples departed and retreated to their respective clans. They no longer interfered in the matters of the world, dedicating themselves entirely to understanding the Dao.

Witnessing this change, Hao returned to his seclusion. However, remembering the lessons of the past, he made sure to awaken periodically to monitor the state of the Domain and the progress of his disciples.

During every awakening, he found his disciples focused intensely on their cultivation in solitude, appearing to work with great diligence. Hao was finally at peace. As he watched the place of origin and the flow of time, a brand new era dawned.

Hao lost track of exactly how many eras had slipped by since he first opened the Domain. Time itself was difficult to perceive during his deep seclusion, sometimes lasting for an entire era; regardless, he felt no desire to investigate the history of those passing ages.

During one such period of meditation, the Chi tasked with protecting the Creation Tree coiled itself around the trunk and drifted into a nap. One day, the disciples of Hao approached the Creation Tree. They brought with them exquisite food for the Chi, claiming these were treasures filled with Spiritual Charm that they had discovered while exploring the void.

The Chi became suspicious immediately and turned down the bribe. However, the disciples insisted these were merely offerings of apology for their previous sins and the mistakes of the past. They urged the Chi not to fret, as they were not asking for anything in return.

Moved by their apparent sincerity, the Chi took the food. It reasoned that since so much time had passed, these individuals must have truly mended their ways.

In the following years, Hao’s disciples persisted in bringing delicious snacks to the Chi, always presenting them as a gesture of atonement for their old crimes.

The Chi was overjoyed; the food was simply too tasty. Since these people never asked for favors or tried to damage the Creation Tree, it continued to accept every offering they brought.