The Unbeatable Sword God's Legend

"Sword God... Are you finally aware of your sins?" A thundering voice echoed from the highest-ranking figure in the Divine Empire. This misfortune befell Shen Luo Xiang, the Sword God—a figure deeply revered and feared by all the gods. Yet, a catastrophic mistake now forced him to pay the ultimate price. Currently, Shen Luo Xiang could only stand in silence, utterly bewildered. He could not recall a single thing he had done. His face grew deathly pale as his eyes fell upon the lifeless body of his beloved, Shen Shi Shi. She lay weak before him, a golden sword pierced straight through her heart. "Your Majesty! It is clear as day that he is the culprit! What is there left to discuss?!" the God of Fire argued, his face contorted with irritation. "The God of Fire speaks the truth... Not only Goddess Shi Shi, but even the elders of the Sword God Clan fell victim to Shen Luo Xiang's brutality!" the God of Poison chimed in, offering his opinion. "He has turned into a demon!" another god added. "You bastards! I would never commit such an atrocious act..." Before the Sword God could finish his words, the God of Fire abruptly cut him off by grabbing a fistful of his hair. "You damn scoundrel! Do you still dare to defend yourself? Your crimes are clear for everyone to see... Moreover, your father was murdered by demons, yet why did you blindly s*******r the gods instead?!" The God of Fire’s words struck the Sword God into silence. He began to piece together the tragic events that had unfolded. "But none of this was under my control! Especially not killing my own beloved..." As he attempted to speak further, the God of Fire interrupted him yet again. "Open your eyes wide! And look at what you have done!" The God of Fire began to channel a formation technique. Swuuuung! The air instantly vibrated, and seconds later, a colossal mirror materialized before the Sword God. This mirror was the Great Eye possessed by the gods to witness past events. It revealed that during the period of mourning within the Sword God Clan, Shen Luo Xiang had suddenly gone berserk, massacring the surrounding clan elders. Not stopping at the elders, like a demon possessed, the Sword God had also attacked the other gods who were attending the funeral of Shen Luo Jun, Shen Luo Xiang's father. In an instant, the Sword God Clan had turned into a horrific battlefield, and Shen Luo Xiang successfully overpowered the Heavenly forces one by one. That was until Shen Shi Shi arrived, sacrificing her own life to prevent the God Emperor from being slain at that moment. "Damn it... I did that?!" Shen Luo Xiang stammered, hanging his head in utter despair. "It is obvious now, isn't it? Do you still wish to deny it?!" the God of Fire snapped. The God Emperor, who had remained silent until now, finally delivered his decree. "Since the Sword God has committed a grave transgression... Today, the Sword God shall be sentenced to death!" the God Emperor proclaimed, causing the bright midday sky to turn pitch black. Lightning danced across the heavens as if protesting the God Emperor’s decision. However, the Sword God's crimes were far too severe. Only the death penalty was a fitting punishment for his sins. A faint, smug smile played on the lips of the God of Fire. Yet, some gods, like the Star God, felt otherwise. He believed that the tragedy plaguing Shen Luo Xiang was entirely beyond the man's control, and that the God Emperor should have ordered a deeper investigation. "But wouldn't it be better if..." "Are you conspiring with him as well, Star God?" the God of Fire scoffed, cutting him off. Left with nothing else to say, the Star God could only clench his jaw in frustration. "My decision is final! Now, choose the manner of your execution, Sword God..." the God Emperor commanded once more. Shen Luo Xiang, who had been deep in thought, simply nodded his head. Despite the bitter betrayal, he declared firmly that he would accept this execution. "The Punishment of the Divine Well!" Instantly, the grand hall of the gods erupted into chaos upon hearing Shen Luo Xiang's request. To their knowledge, this particular execution was a form of endless, agonizing torture. "Has he lost his mind?!" "Damn it, he actually prefers a slow, agonizing death over a painless demise!" As the room grew noisy with the chatter of the gods, the God Emperor quickly restored order. "Silence! Since this is his choice, I shall grant it... Before that, I will inspect the condition of the Divine Well myself. The Sword God's execution will commence immediately after!" "God of Fire... God of Poison, take the Sword God to the Heavenly Dungeon. Afterward, assist me in preparing his execution!" "Understood, Your Majesty!" the God of Fire and the God of Poison replied in unison, swiftly escorting Shen Luo Xiang toward the Heavenly Dungeon. Upon arriving at the divine prison... "Sword God... Did you know that all of this was a plot I spent a long time preparing just for you?" Once the Divine Lightning Chains were securely fastened, the God of Fire finally provided the answer to the confusion tormenting the Sword God. Shen Luo Xiang was profoundly shaken by those words. His fury exploded instantly, turning the atmosphere inside the Heavenly Dungeon suffocatingly tense. "Y-You..." "Yes, I did it all... So, enjoy the execution that awaits you... Hahaha!" The God of Fire and the God of Poison laughed as they left the dungeon behind. Bwooooong! A terrifyingly oppressive sword intent began to ooze from Shen Luo Xiang's body. He strained with all his might to break free, but his efforts proved futile as the divine lightning violently struck his body. Traaack! Traaaack! "You bastards... I was framed! Even my beloved had to die by my own hands... And all of this... Arrrggghh!" As he struggled to break free, thousands of bolts of divine lightning relentlessly hammered into Shen Luo Xiang's flesh. Amidst the onslaught of lightning, the God Emperor suddenly appeared. A slight frown of bewilderment crossed his face as he witnessed Shen Luo Xiang's explosive, uncontrollable wrath. Since the sentence had to be carried out immediately, the God Emperor forcefully dragged Shen Luo Xiang toward the Divine Well. Upon arriving at the execution grounds, dozens of gods stood waiting, their expressions unreadable. Without uttering a single word, Shen Luo Xiang walked toward the edge of the Divine Well. Fueled by burning rage after discovering the mastermind behind the deaths of both his father and his beloved, he stopped right at the brink of the abyss and glared intently at the God of Fire. "Today... I swear! If there is a next life for me, I will prove that I am innocent! And mark my words, whoever framed me... I will inflict a hundred times the suffering that I have endured upon you!" Blaaaaar! Fate itself answered Shen Luo Xiang’s vow as a roar of divine lightning tore through the sky above. The atmosphere of the execution grounds grew thick with tension at his final words. Without waiting for their response, Shen Luo Xiang threw himself into the depths of the Divine Well. "Arrghhhh!" Shen Luo Xiang’s agonized screams echoed continuously inside the abyss as the primordial fires of the Divine Well consumed his body. Ten minutes later, his voice finally faded, signaling that the Sword God was no more. Yet, what none of them knew was that fate had already accepted Shen Luo Xiang's final vow. Shen Luo Xiang, who had fully expected to perish, found his soul drifting within an endless, pitch-black void. "Is this the world of the dead?" Shen Luo Xiang muttered to himself, sitting calmly as he pondered how he might reincarnate. However, amidst his chaotic thoughts, he spotted a slender thread of light about a kilometer ahead of him. Intrigued by its presence, Shen Luo Xiang immediately rushed toward it. Wuuuuush! His soul form suddenly vanished, and the blinding light forced his eyes shut for a brief moment. A few minutes later, when his vision returned, he was bewildered to find that his consciousness was now resting inside a fairly comfortable bedroom. "W-Where am I?"