Chat Group Crossover: My System Simulates Infinite Anime Worlds — Chapter 78

Chapter 78: The Founding of the Taixu Sword Sect

The day Red Kite Immortal returned to Taixu Mountain, she brought back more than just Lin Chaoyu. With her was a little girl, her presence an unexpected addition to their secluded peak.

The girl’s name was Su Mei. True to her name, which evoked the image of a plum blossom, she carried an air of enchanting allure even at such a tender age.

With their arrival, a sect was officially established, christened the Taixu Sword Sect.

You were designated the Senior Brother, with Lin Chaoyu as the Second Senior Sister, and the newly arrived Su Mei as the third disciple. Naturally, the duty of caring for the young girl fell to you and Lin Chaoyu. You had observed over the years that Red Kite Immortal was utterly incapable of coaxing children; in fact, she seemed completely inept at teaching disciples altogether. You always had a nagging feeling that this particular weakness of hers would one day lead to some great loss.

Red Kite Immortal often took Lin Chaoyu down the mountain for training and to build her reputation. She had originally wanted you to accompany them, but you declined. You had no desire for fame, you explained, and besides, you now had a Junior Sister who needed your care.

In the nine years that followed, Red Kite Immortal developed a habit of frequently bringing back various children she found on her travels. At this point, counting the master herself and you, there were exactly nine people residing on Taixu Mountain.

However, the gender ratio was… skewed. Of the nine residents, only two were male.

You could feel it—a faint, but persistent, hostility from your only Junior Brother. You knew the reason, of course. It was simply because Su Mei, for reasons you couldn’t fathom, always seemed to gravitate toward you. You had practically raised the girl, acting as a surrogate father. Wasn’t it perfectly normal for her to seek you out?

You suspected the boy was simply an ingrate. As for that girl, Su Mei, you had no idea what she was plotting, but her innocent act didn’t fool you. You paid your Junior Brother no mind; if he ever truly crossed a line, you could always teach him a lesson.

Aside from the ever-reliable Lin Chaoyu, the quiet Qin Suyi, and the youngest Junior Sister, Cheng Lingshuang, none of the others gave you much peace. And you had learned that the best way to deal with bratty children was a sound beating.

For this express purpose, you had specially crafted a “ruler” for administering punishment. In reality, it was a mace. In any case, every one of them practiced the Taixu Sword Qi and possessed formidable regenerative abilities. A few blows from your disciplinary tool would hardly cause any lasting issues.

During these nine years, your meetings with Elysia were neither frequent nor rare—just a few days, sometimes stretching to two weeks, each year. Her visits were always a highlight, though they came with their own set of complications. Whenever Elysia was present, your Junior Brother’s envy, jealousy, and hatred would boil over. He would become restless and hyperactive—in short, even more punchable than usual.

You ignored him, of course. With a guest present, you couldn’t very well discipline him. But once Elysia and the others departed, all that accumulated resentment would be vented at once. It became an annual tradition for your Junior Brother to spend a period of time confined to his bed, nursing his wounds.

As time passed, your junior brothers and sisters gradually grew up, and their names began to echo throughout the martial arts world, each attached to some grand reputation. You couldn’t care less about such empty titles. In your opinion, a lofty reputation wasn’t nearly as practical as a hot meal.

You noticed that the little girl, Qin Suyi, was deeply insecure, often clinging to Red Kite Immortal’s side. When her master wasn’t available, she would stick to yours. As for that girl Su Mei… you didn’t even want to start. You were perpetually suspicious that she was deliberately stirring up trouble, creating drama for her own amusement. After all, wherever there are people, there is conflict, and the Taixu Sword Sect was no exception.

As your youngest Junior Brother grew older, his hostility toward you only intensified. The look in his eyes was practically murderous. You didn’t indulge his behavior in the slightest. You simply took out your “ruler” (the mace) and gave him a thorough beating. He was bigger than when he was a child, so you just hit him a little harder. Strangely, after each session, the clarity would return to his eyes, his gaze becoming clear and bright for a time.

You felt that the most worry-free of the bunch was still Cheng Lingshuang. The girl’s talent was remarkably high. She became an apprentice at two, reached the Taixu Realm at thirteen, and, after focusing solely on her cultivation, comprehended the state of Shenyun a year and a half later. She was a prodigy in the truest sense.

About another year and a half passed after Cheng Lingshuang’s breakthrough. After taking out your “ruler” (mace) to once again discipline your wayward Junior Brother, you decided to head down the mountain for a stroll. While buying supplies in the town below, you overheard some troubling news.

People from the West had come. They had already fought several battles with the local forces and were now preparing for a decisive confrontation on the grasslands. You decided to go and take a look, and perhaps lend a hand if needed. The situation reminded you of the most infamous war from your memories: the Eastern Crusades.

Upon arriving at the scene, your brow twitched uncontrollably. The weapons the Westerners wielded were… familiar. Dual pistols that spat fire and heavy crosses that could fire concentrated beams of energy like cannons.

You didn’t hesitate. You flew directly into the heart of the conflict on your sword. Your reputation in the martial arts world wasn’t exactly flattering at the moment anyway. Some time ago, that bastard Junior Brother of yours had started a rumor that “Red Kite Immortal had raised seven dragons and one dog.” That was the real reason you’d disciplined him so thoroughly before leaving the sect.

Riding the legendary Xuanyuan Sword, you appeared in the sky above the battlefield. Without a word, you unleashed a blast of Taixu Sword God. A colossal amount of Honkai Energy condensed in the heavens, forming a giant sword that descended with apocalyptic force. Your strike was aimed to kill, to annihilate the enemy commanders in a single blow. No matter what, this was the land of Huaxia. Though it wasn’t the Huaxia you knew, you still subscribed to a simple saying: “Those who offend the might of Huaxia shall be punished, no matter how far away they are!”

Just as the sword was about to strike, a figure in the enemy ranks moved. A nun, clad in a pure white uniform and holding a massive, heavy cross, charged forward to meet your attack. She activated a shimmering barrier, which miraculously blocked your strike.

‘Not bad,’ you thought. You pinched your fingers together, preparing to unleash another Taixu Sword God.

This time, however, just as you began to channel the energy, your technique was forcefully interrupted by another Taixu Sword God hurtling in from a distance.

Sensing the familiar aura of the newcomer, you realized who it was. You flew on your sword and appeared beside Red Kite Immortal in an instant.

She looked at you, her gaze incredibly strange. “When did you learn Shenyun?”

You scratched your head, feeling a bit embarrassed. “I learned it about ten years ago. I just… never mentioned it.”

You could clearly see the muscles around her eyebrows twitching, a seismic event on her usually expressionless face. It seemed the surprise you’d given her was a truly monumental one.

Subsequently, Red Kite Immortal descended to the center of the battlefield. With a few decisive moves, she disciplined the Western Allied Forces and sent them packing.

Afterward, she did not return to Taixu Mountain. Instead, she began to wander throughout Shenzhou. You figured it wasn’t easy for her to get out, and since she had already traveled so far, she wasn’t in any hurry to go back.

Near the Lunar New Year, you bought a fresh stock of holiday goods and returned to Taixu Mountain. You found your Junior Brother to be remarkably well-behaved. He had probably heard about what you were capable of on the battlefield.