He Was Once Unrivaled

He was peerless in his age. The blazing brilliance of the Fire God heralded the light, brought forth the five grains and timber, and blessed the people. He once closed his eyes to a lifetime of sorrow. Born with 1,700 killing taboos, he paid the price for his unruly nature and his wildness whenever he tasted fire. A lotus bore his likeness. After spending half his life on the battlefield, he was granted godhood, only to be mocked during his battle with the Monkey for no longer being the bold young man he once was. She was once the sovereign of Heaven and Earth. Had he not met her, he would never have laid down his blades and willingly served as her subject. After she resolutely fled to the Asura Realm, he was ultimately rejected by the Heavenly Emperor as a disloyal subject. Though spared the death penalty, he could not escape punishment. He returned once more to the place where he had been born and died, and began his life in exile... As rain beat against the lotus leaves, she appeared before him...