My sister is Luna

Mediocrity is evil.

He firmly believed that Donghuang Taiyi, who was just one of the masses at that time, already deeply loathed this mediocrity and inaction.

An ordinary birth, an ordinary upbringing, an ordinary marriage, an ordinary birth, an ordinary aging, an ordinary death... How boring! There's no more disgusting way to live!

Born a mortal, he possessed an ambition that refused to be ordinary, a ambition that was both persistent and ruthless. He had a desire far stronger than others, a pursuit of the extraordinary.

He didn't want to be among the masses; he wanted to surpass others, stand at the peak and enjoy solitude, like a god, whose supreme divine power was something to be endlessly admired.

The miracle—the reincarnation technique [Double Helix]—gave him this hope and also allowed him to see through the true face of the so-called gods.

He seized the opportunity, working tirelessly and passionately on this great research, determined to uncover the sweet taboos hidden deep within the physical body.

It was a historic moment. All the secrets of life seemed to be peeled away, no longer sacred, but revealed before his eyes without reservation. The radiant sweetness made his mouth water.

The interwoven spiral structure was so beautiful—it was the most primal beauty of life—and the vitality of life captivated him.

Therefore, he did not hesitate to volunteer for the experiment, using himself to verify the art of reincarnation—the unique path to godhood in the world.

In an instant, he felt an unprecedented vitality. The cells in his body were developing towards perfection, his genes were composing a flawless melody, and all the old formations were being renewed, as if he were born with it. When he came back to his senses from the intoxication, his physical body had already leaped into godhood!

He realized: the perfect life form is a god! No, a being beyond godhood!

Overjoyed to become a creation comparable to God, he firmly believed in the art of reincarnation. The perfect spiral had formed a closed loop, and he would reach the end of all things in endless reincarnation.

But life still stubbornly guards the last line of defense—the boundary between species and individual, an invisible yet impenetrable barrier that cannot be desecrated.

As if God was punishing this blasphemous act, his legs turned into snake tails, and two pairs of large horns grew on his forehead, turning him into a creature that was neither human nor dragon, and also giving each test subject a fatal defect.

The spiral that should have been a perfect cycle ultimately lost its brilliance because of this crack. The dream was shattered, which also proved that humans are flawed and cannot achieve perfection. In the end, it was just an illusion.

He could not tolerate, nor was he willing to believe, that this was a false miracle, that he had become a false god, and that he would eventually return to mediocrity and turn into dust in the face of death. Therefore, he did not allow any questioning, and all those who opposed him were banished by him and his kind.

Although there are countermeasures, devouring life only maintains the state, rather than filling the gaps and creating a world of its own. As long as there is activity, energy will always dissipate and be consumed, making it impossible to form a cycle or a closed wheel of "∞".

So he proclaimed himself a god in Yunmengze, either to prove or perhaps to escape his own truth.

And naturally, he was believed and worshipped by a group of ignorant people who were the easiest to obey, allowing him to create myths without hindrance and rule Yunmengze with a system far superior to the backward tribal system of that time. The beauty of the myths blinded everyone, and they only knew how to sink into it.

Donghuang Taiyi—the chief god of the Nine Songs, with all believers prostrating themselves at his feet, showering him with praise. Everyone relied on him, like stars surrounding the moon. This greatness was precisely the mediocre that he wanted to surpass.

He enjoyed the feeling of being in a position of power, but it wasn't enough. He wasn't satisfied. He knew it was just a mirage. He wouldn't feel at ease until the double helix was completed. He was afraid of being exposed and of falling like a god.

At the same time, there are also troublesome peers who, having tasted a little success, lose their ambition and only hinder his progress.

His pursuit of the highest ideals destined him to always be alone, and he would always be alone; only one person could stand at the pinnacle.

But he could only endure this unhappiness, absorbing the light of the sun and moon, and combining with the other "fellow practitioners" to cover the sky and steal from the heavens. Those clouds and mists were the tools they had set up to absorb the light, and also proof of their authority. He carefully maintained his life, and Donghuang Taiyi waited for the day to come.

A thousand years passed quickly, and he discovered a peculiar creature—people called it the Blood Clan, an "alien species" brought by a man named Xu Fu. It seemed to have appeared out of thin air. This creature, completely different from those on the continent, possessed very strange properties. This species, which had brought disaster to the world and was known as an extremely dangerous species, brought him a new turning point.

He caught one, studied it carefully, and pried a lot of information out of its mouth.

As for live experiments, isn't it an honor for believers to sacrifice themselves for God?

The genes of vampires are very peculiar. They have extremely strong regenerative abilities and can quickly replenish themselves as soon as they come into contact with blood. It's as if each cell is a mouth that can instantly absorb all the energy it swallows. This almost 1:1 energy exchange with no loss of energy is exactly what he wants. As long as he can obtain this characteristic, he can make up for the shortcomings of the [Double Helix] cycle.

This was a completely new research project with an unknown future. He regarded it as a trial, a trial to reach the top. Failure would lead to the abyss, while victory would lead to the realm he had always dreamed of, even if it took hundreds or thousands of years. This was his resolve.

However, fate was on his side, and everything progressed smoothly, as easily as breaking through a thin sheet of paper. After exhausting hundreds of people, the information had been collected without error. As long as he regained control of the Double Helix, he would unleash the infinite possibilities of evolution and become a perfect being—the ultimate life form.

As a god who surpasses all gods, he reigns supreme over the world.

His plan had already begun at this point; apart from the addition of a harmless little bug, everything was in place.

Donghuang Taiyi, hands tucked into his sleeves, smiled as he looked at the altar. The war outside was irrelevant to him, but he listened intently. The sounds of battle mingled with the thunderous pounding of his heart; it was merely the prelude to his ultimate evolution.

The countless drops of blood left behind by the war—which side they were on was not important to him—were merely a small dessert before the main course.

Donghuang Taiyi used an entire war as fuel for his "ascension" to godhood.

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Xiang Yu, engrossed in battle, glanced at Yunmeng City and gave a mocking smile. Judging by this timeline, Liu Bang had already entered Yunmeng City, and might even be excitedly preparing to move into the Eastern Temple.

Liu Bang thought he could deceive everyone and take Yunmeng City undetected, but in Xiang Yu's eyes, he was nothing more than a laughable clown. Through fate, Xiang Yu had already foreseen Liu Bang's fate: without his help, the sleepless "serpent" named Donghuang Taiyi would devour Liu Bang whole.

Xiang Yu would never forget this top-secret intelligence from his past life. Back then, he fought alongside Liu Bang and others with burning passion and high morale, battling against Donghuang Taiyi. They entrusted each other with their backs and finally killed the monster. But afterwards, Liu Bang betrayed him for the sake of power... And this time, Xiang Yu wanted to use someone else to do the dirty work!

That's why he used the phrase "whoever enters Yunmeng City first will be king" to provoke Liu Bang, so that Liu Bang would "take the lead" and be the first to charge into battle.

"If you have the guts to take it, you'd better be prepared to pay the price. I'll wait until you've stalled him for a while before I come to help you, my good brother..." Xiang Yu sneered inwardly.

Yes, everything is clear now. Donghuang Taiyi was not asleep at all; it was just a ruse. He, who usually sleeps at certain times, is not asleep at all right now. He is waiting for the rebel army, like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, waiting for all the rebels to take the bait so that he can wipe them all out and achieve his permanent rule once and for all.

This was fatal for Liu Bang, because he was the only one who entered Yunmeng City, while the other rebel armies were still charging into battle and had no time to provide support. The outcome was predictable.

This was Xiang Yu's carefully laid plan.

"Fate, you have yielded to me after all," Xiang Yu thought gleefully, swinging his weapon even more smoothly. All his enemies were like weeds falling in the wind, reaped one by one by him.

The battle cries were deafening. With Xiang Yu leading the uprising, victory was unstoppable. The Yunmeng City side suffered a series of defeats. None of the defeated survived, and the innocent were not spared either. The blood shed in this brutal war could be gathered into a new river, flowing away with the great river.

Beneath Xiang Yu's feet lay a scene of corpses and blood flowing in all directions. He stood tall and imposing like a demon god reborn from the ashes, the winding path of blood fluttering like his cloak. His majestic figure stood with his back to Yu Ji's complex gaze.

-

For the sake of his great cause, Donghuang Taiyi endured the pain of slumber, waiting for this day to arrive.

Upon closer inspection, his skin was dry and wrinkled, like tree bark hanging on his body. The stinging pain of his skin being peeled away inch by inch filled his entire body, slow and clear. He didn't care; once he fully evolved, he wouldn't need to care anymore.

Donghuang Taiyi gave a slight smile and looked in one direction.

"You've finally arrived! It's been a long time, Guiguzi."

Si Ming and Ying escorted Gui Guzi and the others to the East Divine Palace. Yao had a tearful expression on her face, looking pitiful. Gui Guzi also looked solemn, but Donghuang Taiyi thought they were just afraid.

Upon seeing Donghuang Taiyi, Guiguzi showed a hint of surprise before looking at him with a serious expression: "Do you know what you're doing, Donghuang?"

Donghuang Taiyi looked at Guiguzi and Yao with a forced smile and said:

"Of course I know. I'm here to invite you to watch my experiment. Of course, this naughty little kid can join in too, though it'll be a bit bloody. Dear teacher, I've perfected it. I've surpassed you... but I need the [double helix] in your hand to lend me a little help."

"I don't know what's down there, but it's definitely not a benevolent thing. If you use it for experiments, be careful not to capsize in the gutter. I hear the earth's lament; it's a gaping wound, a collection of all filth and waste, and it won't be of any help to your pursuit!"

Guiguzi stared intently at Donghuang Taiyi, trying to see something clearly.

"No, no, no, I'm not using it for experiments; it's just a material." Donghuang Taiyi looked back at him defiantly.

He would never listen to Guiguzi's advice. The path to true godhood was right before his eyes; how could he possibly give it up?

"You? You want to do it again like last time? You're a great martyr who goes forward without hesitation. You've gone mad. Aren't you afraid of wasting your energy and getting nothing in return? The path of evolution is still far away..." Guiguzi seemed to understand something and couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

"Enough with the nonsense, hand over the goods."

Donghuang Taiyi glanced at Siming, who had imprisoned Guiguzi. Donghuang Taiyi searched his body and finally found the reincarnation technique [Double Helix] in his staff.

"Not bad, it seems you've kept it well, worthy of a reward." Donghuang Taiyi looked at the glowing [double helix], nodded in satisfaction, and then swallowed it in one gulp.

"What are you doing? There's no need to eat it, are you trying to destroy it?"

Guiguzi was surprised. The double helix always evolved outside the body, from the outside in. Eating it would only cause the internal organs to crush the fragile thing. The liquid inside is more poisonous than poison itself.

"I've activated it, the evolution has begun." Donghuang Taiyi stretched into a smile across his wrinkled face, eerie blue lines creeping across every fold of his skin, the tip of his snake tail swaying excitedly.

Everyone stared at him in astonishment, as if awaiting a sacred moment.

The altar before him trembled and rose high, accompanied by an increasingly loud throbbing sound.

"Thump thump—thump thump—!"

The altar was not an altar at all; it was a stone cage containing a huge, bright red egg that throbbed slightly like a heart. The faint outline of a human being curled up inside the shell could be seen. Below it was a torn black space, with specks of red light flickering like blood stars scattered across the night sky.

The blood of war was constantly guided through the cracks in the floor and devoured by the space and blood eggs, making it shine brighter and brighter, like a large ruby ​​placed on an obsidian base.

The vampires raised by Donghuang Taiyi will become a part of him; they will no longer be the filth that the world despises, but a part of the radiance of perfect life.

"The world says vampires are terrifying, but they don't know that they are a treasure of nature, an equivalent of biological cycles and cellular balance. The genetic information that the [double helix] lacks is it! This will be the ultimate leap, reaching the end of evolution, the ultimate perfection!"

Donghuang Taiyi must merge with the [Double Helix] to become its vessel. Every cell in his body is absorbing the various information it overflows. As long as he swallows the blood egg now, it will record the influx of vampire genes. If the link is broken, it will reconnect, the helix will restart, forming an infinite loop, allowing him to evolve perfectly and ascend to the only perfect state.

"You want to become the ultimate life form—?!"

Guiguzi was instantly speechless, utterly shocked. Having lived for so long, he never imagined that Donghuang Taiyi would use such an extreme method to take such a huge step towards the finish line.

"There is no perfect creature in this world. No one is perfect, no gold is without flaws... Sweet melons have bitter stems, nothing in the world is perfect... The moon has its phases..."

Guiguzi rambled on, his eyes filled with disbelief:

"You will self-destruct due to various information conflicts!"

These words were nothing more than the buzzing of flies in Donghuang Taiyi's ears. He ignored them, his dry, sharp claws swiftly reaching for the blood egg, his eyes filled with fanatical joy.

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