Champion And Strategist

Given that they were both on the level of thrones, reaching the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace didn't take all that long. Gandhi remained in his standard attire, a white robe and round glasses while Yun Che wore a pure white robe without any special markings. Gandhi landed near the entrance first, followed by the Champion of peace.

"Allow me to enter first, Lord Gandhi. I am quite familiar with this place." Yun Che bowed his head slightly. "Besides, these people are hardly worth your time and effort."

"You wish to prove yourself? Very well." Gandhi nodded. "Go ahead, I will be observing."

"I will not fail you."

BANG.

Yun Che stepped forward, breaking open the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace's entrance. His sudden appearance led to quite the heartattack… given that he had broken in rather recently and caused a bit of chaos. What did he want now? The members of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace were slightly frightened as Yun Che unleashed his tyrannical profound energy.

"By any accounts, this is not an invasion!" Yun Che announced, spreading his arms wide open. "I, Yun Che, have arrived to enlighten you all with the brilliant light of true peace! First, you may ask… what is true peace? It is the Divine Prophet's ambition… his vision… to end all war across the whole world!"

Using his profound strength, Yun Che made his voice boom across the entire Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace. Certainly, such an act brought quite the attention as the Seven Fairies (well, six) and Palace Mistress gathered. Even his wife, Xia Qingyue made an appearance. She was just as confused as everyone else.

Meanwhile, Gandhi stood behind Yun Che with his arms at ease behind his back.

"It is high time that we, as people, unite as one and achieve great things beyond our imagination! That is the promise of peace… no one will have to die, no one will be left in poverty, ALL will prosper! To you, selfish women of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace, such a concept may seem foolish. After all, you only ever care about yourselves much like the other top sects of this Blue Wind Empire."

"But… with Gandhi's wisdom and teachings, that will be no more!"

"You speak well." Gandhi acknowledged, nodding, as he observed the crowd. "But your words are not reaching them. Such a shame…"

"Wait, Gandhi… I'm not finished." Yun Che shook his head. "I will get through to them."

"Yun Che, have you gone mad!?" Gong Yuxian, the Palace Mistress, questioned. "True peace? What do you propose, that we open our gates to everyone?"

"Who the fuck is Gandhi?" One of the disciples questioned, frowning slightly.

"I heard some people were chanting his name in multiple cities…"

"Yun Che, what happened to you?" Xia Qingyue raised an eyebrow. "Who is the person behind you?"

"That is none other than the Divine Prophet of Peace, Gandhi!" Yun Che replied, raising his voice. "I will not tolerate any disrespect directed towards him for he is the one with the purest soul in all of existence! He gave everything… his life, his time and even morals… all to achieve true peace! Do you even realise just how selfless he is? With his power, he could conquer the world and have it all to himself! But no… he uses his power to create a better world! A peaceful world for everyone!"

"... Is that true?" One of the disciples questioned. "He sounds like an amazing person…"

"You should leave, Yun Che. I will not have you spew such nonsense in the middle of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace." Gong Yuxian shook her head. "Take your 'prophet' with you."

"Make me." Yun Che replied, his eyes flaring with killing intent. "Make me leave this shithole of a sect you stupid bitch."

"..." Gong Yuxian frowned slightly.

"You forgot what happened the last time I came here? As I recall, I pummeled your ugly face into the fucking ground. You want to try me again?" Yun Che stepped forward. "I didn't forget what you did to Chu Yuechan either… in truth, I want you to deny the true Peace and Gandhi's truth. Go on, do it. DO… IT!"

"Calm down." Xia Qingyue stepped in between them, staring into Yun Che's eyes. "You're not acting like yourself."

"What do you know about me, Qingyue?" Yun Che scoffed, staring back. "If you cannot embrace the concept of true peace, you are not worthy of even calling yourself my wife."

"I believe you should rest… you are clearly not well."

"I am perfectly healthy." Yun Che smiled, shaking his head. "As a matter of fact, I have never felt greater than when I embrace peace!"

"You still have much work to do in the art of conversion, Yun Che." Gandhi remarked, stepping forward. "Neutralise those seven ladies there, I will take care of the one known as Qingyue."

"As you command."

Yun Che turned to Gong Yuxian, instantly using the Star God's Broken Shadow and slamming her into the ground with his first. The seven fairies rallied to protect their palace mistress but Yun Che swiftly slapped them all away with ease. Within seconds, he had taken them all out of the battle and was continuously punching Gong Yuxian deeper and deeper into the ground.

BANG.

BANG.

BANG.

"This is madness…"

Xia Qingyue tried to freeze off Yun Che but Gandhi's salt intercepted the attack. It turned into a massive wave, pushing her out of the Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace. Gandhi stepped out of Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace, facing Xia Qingyue.

"You are young, yet powerful." Gandhi observed, smiling slightly. "Why do you dedicate your gifts to yourself and your sect alone? Why not do it for a greater cause… why not for the greatest cause?"

"What do you want?"

"Hasn't my champion explained it enough times?" Gandhi questioned, tilting his head. "Peace. True Peace. That is all that I desire."

"How far will your 'peace' go?"

"How far? As wide as the universe." Gandhi drew the Sword of Peace. "Wherever there is life, there will be peace. That is my promise to all my followers. I will not waver… I will not rest… and I will not die until everyone knows true peace."

"... A foolish notion. Why would all creatures submit to such an ideology?"

"Because all those that denied it… will already be dead!"

Gandhi's eyes flared red as he dashed towards Xia Qingyue.

She used the Frozen Cloud Arts to control the field and protect herself but it was all for nought. The Sword of Peace cut through everything… and then it took her heart. She descended onto the cold icy ground, her flame of life withering away with the cold wind.

"Embrace it." Gandhi joined her, grasping the sword's hilt.

"Embrace it, dedicate your life to achieving true peace and all your desires will come true. No soul that serves true peace will be left incomplete."

"..." Xia Qingyue's darkening eyes suddenly gained light as she raised her hand to the sky. "Peace…"

Gandhi removed the Sword of Peace, observing Xia Qingyue undergo a complete rebirth as Yun Che had previously.

"Good, very good. You have have found your purpose."

"What is your bidding, master?" Xia Qingyue raised herself from the ground.

"Assist with the conversion of your sect."

"It will be done."

…

In the end, all the commotion led to the Grand Palace Mistress coming out of her basement.

"Is this… the thousand-year calamity the ancestor spoke of?" Feng Qianhui was completely shocked, seeing her girls turned into believers of peace. Already, nearly half the sect had been converted. She stared at Gandhi, who was at the centre of it all. "You… will pay for this!"

"Calamity? Yes, I am the Calamity of War." Gandhi acknowledged, watching as Xia Qingyue and Yun Che attacked her from separate sides… pinning the Grand Mistress and suppressing her. "I have yet to understand why people fear evolution… is it truly because such people only care about themselves? Do they not understand that if everyone gave themselves to peace, their lives would only benefit from it?"

"Kill the stupid bitch." Yun Che grinned, his eyes glowing red with the berserk element. "She is useless anyway."

"You should convert her instead…" Xia Qingyue countered. "Wouldn't her power prove beneficial for the future?"

"Qingyue is correct." Gandhi acknowledged. "Strength should not be wasted."

And so, he pierced her with the Sword of Peace.

~

"Master, I believe you would make better use of this." Yun Che took off the Mirror of Samsara, presenting it before Gandhi. "It is a great treasure… although I am not completely sure of its effects, it does certainly benefit the user."

"Thank you." Gandhi took the Mirror of Samsara, placing it on his neck. In that instant, the Sky Poison Pearl came with it… fusing with Gandhi. "Who… is this girl?"

"Ah, that's Jasmine." Yun Che chuckled. "She is your problem now, master."

"I don't know who you are, old man… but, as owner of the Sky Poison Pearl, it is your duty to cure this princess' poison and assist me with reforging my body." Jasmine stated, raising her head high with pride. "Once enough time passes and the poison is cured, I will need at least thirty-five kilo's of Purple Veined God Crystal, a stalk of Netherworld Flower and three profound beast cores no lower than that of the Tyrant Profound Realm!"

"... Are you a believer of true peace?" Gandhi questioned, blankly staring at her.

"No… why would I be? Although I find your ruthlessness and drive quite impressive, it is not a goal that I would strive for."

"Then you are not my problem." Gandhi looked away, turning to Yun Che. "I thank you for this gift… is there a way to get rid of this brat, however?"

"Uhh… she's rather powerful, especially if she were to regain her body, master. I wouldn't be too quick to disregard her. She could definitely benefit your campaign for true peace."

"Is that so?" Gandhi stroked his chin.

"That's correct… this princess could erase you with a single finger! However, I am kind enough to let you live."

"Well, I ask again… are you a believer of true peace?" Gandhi turned back to her.

"Pfft… I mean, this princess would assist you with your goal of true peace if you regained my body. Besides that, I am a very knowledgeable individual."

"It is settled, then." Gandhi nodded, standing up from the bath. Jasmine instantly turned around.

"You are one ugly man…"

"I was not born into this world to please the eyes of little girls." Gandhi replied, taking out his clothes and putting them on. "My sole purpose is peace… women who deny that sacred belief are but a distraction."

"Hmph…" Jasmine returned to the Sky Poison Pearl. "As long as you keep your word, I could not care less how you look."

"Yun Che." Gandhi addressed his Champion, patting his shoulder. "I am very proud of you."

"Uhh…" Yun Che nodded slightly. "Your words are too kind, Master."

"You are a dedicated believer of peace, giving your heart, body and soul to see my ambition come into reality." Gandhi smiled, creating a replica of the Sword of Peace and growing its size to fit the term 'Heavy Sword'. "Although you have only accompanied me for a single campaign, I see that you, of all people… is fit to wield this sword. It is the Executioner of Peace, a fitting blade for its Champion."

".... I am beyond honoured, Master." Yun Che grasped the Executioner of Peace with great care. "I will not fail you again."

"You did not fail me today."

"I did… I forced you to intervene. Without your assistance, I would have had to kill everyone." Yun Che looked down.

"You have the capacity for violence… that is one half of attaining peace. In time, you will learn the second half; conversion. Continue to walk beside me and you will learn soon enough." Gandhi smiled.

"Of course… you are too kind, master. Before we proceed, I think you should know the abilities of the treasures that you attained."

"You have my attention."

~

Gandhi learned everything Yun Che knew, realising just how useful the Sky Poison Pearl was. Afterwards, he used his Mind Control and gathered his strongest followers in the Blue Wind Imperial City. Along the way, Gandhi spread peace across the Blue Wind Empire. Before long, even the capital fell to his ideology.

"Only the Heavenly Sword Villa remains." Gandhi remarked, stabbing a knife onto a map of the Blue Wind Empire… specifically on the point of the Heavenly Sword Villa. "Once they fall, spreading peace to all in the Blue Wind Empire will be simple."

"I would be wary and act quickly… even more so, discreetly. After all, the Heavenly Sword Villa has a loose connection with the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region through Xuanyuan Yufeng, the wife of its sect master, and her children." Xia Qingyue stated, observing the map. "If they are alerted to the sudden change, they may interfere with your plans. I do not believe that standing against one of the Great Sacred Grounds is within your power, Master… not yet, at least."

"Why would the Divine Prophet fear something as lowly and soulless as the Mighty Heavenly Sword Region? He is an immortal being." Yun Che scoffed.

"Regardless, attracting them would make things more difficult, especially for believers of peace." Xia Qingyue countered. "Once converted, they shouldn't preach of peace aloud and simply keep it to themselves. That way no one is alerted."

"Yes, that would be quite effective." Gandhi remarked. "I find Qingyue's counsel quite useful… for your age, you are quite an insightful lady."

"I try my best for peace." Xia Qingyue replied, nodding slightly.

'Is she trying to one-up me?' Yun Che raised an eyebrow. 'I am the greatest servant of peace, ANY day of the week. Other than the Divine Prophet, of course…'

"In that case, we will storm them with all our thrones and make quick work of the Heavenly Sword Villa." Gandhi stated, removing the knife. "Afterwards, everyone in the Heavenly Sword Villa will act as if nothing had happened. Once that is done… all people of the Blue Wind Empire will act as one, whether from the light or shadows, to build a greater land. Nothing of concern will spread to other nations."

"Agreed." Both Xia Qingyue and Yun Che nodded.

"It is settled… let us move out."