Xie Zhiqing, the foremost cultivator of the immortal sects, was aloof and proud, with cultivation that reached the heavens. He took only one disciple in his entire life.
The disciple was exceptionally gifted, brilliant, obedient, and sensible. His one flaw was that he was far too good at causing trouble.
He burned down the East Sea Dragon Palace, claiming a mishap while refining pills.
He wrecked the Western Heaven Buddha Hall, claiming an accidental injury during a spar.
He stole the Southern Domain Demon King's Soul-Calming Pearl, claiming he was borrowing it for a few days of research.
Every time the disciple came back after causing trouble, he would kneel properly and look up at him with pleading eyes. “Master, your disciple knows he was wrong.”
Again and again, Xie Zhiqing cleaned up after him. His stern punishments gradually gave way to helpless indulgence, and before he knew it, the aloof immortal's composure had been thoroughly thrown into disarray by this wicked disciple.
Then one day, the demon army laid siege to the realm. His well-behaved disciple stood before a million demons, demonic energy surging around him, his smile as bright as ever. “Master, I may have caused a little trouble this time.”
That day, Xie Zhiqing finally understood:
The disciple he had raised was never obedient at all. He was the most dangerous Demon Venerable in the Three Realms.
And the feelings he had developed for the Demon Venerable could not be taken back.
From the immortal sects to the demon realm, from master and disciple to mortal enemies, from deception to honesty.
When the truth comes to light, when good and evil stand opposed, when he cannot have both the world and the one he loves...
What will the Immortal Venerable choose?
I really like this book, and I especially like Mingfeng and Zhiqing. I must work hard!