Martial God of Yiling

1. Ascension

A god ascends after accomplishing great feats. Most martial deities had ascended after fighting a gruesome war. For the world, Wei Wuxian's ascension to godhood seemed like a far-fetched lie. But all those who have been present that day after siege on Burial mounds can say with full certainty that the devil they condemned has now become one of the officials at heaven. And in a matter of days, the world was divided in two-one who worshiped the Yiling Patriarch and the other who considered him a devil incarnate who somehow was able to fool the heavens. But whatever the case be, the world was in chaos. And where there was chaos, there brewed great evil in the shadows.

Wei Wuxian opened his eyes as the pain of being torn apart soon subsided. He couldn't see any of the fierce corpses that lunged at him to tear him. It was just a moment ago that they were there, and he had closed his eyes as he welcomed his own death. But here he was, with bright light engulfing him. He didn't know what has happened, and for a moment he thought this was death. But then the light started to disperse slowly, and he could see himself standing in front of a crowd. Tall building and huge palaces were all in background. This place could put Lanling Jin sect to shame with its extravagance, he thought.

The surrounding chatter was increasing as the light was dispersing. He saw so many unfamiliar faces, and none of them hold any kind of hate or dislike in their eyes. They were eagerly trying to judge his worth. He chuckled out loud.

"I didn't know hell was supposed to be this beautiful."

He all but said with laughter in his voice. The entire crowd that was gathered around him fell silent. But then he heard a light chuckle, and everyone turned to look at the man who honestly thought calling heaven as hell was funny. As soon as everyone saw the figure, the crowd soon spread out to give space to the man. He was certainly a man of high social standing, Wei Wuxian deduced. The man started to move forward, towards him, and Wei Wuxian took this time to study the man. Decked in all white and a face so beautiful that would make any man kneel in front of him, he looked otherworldly. With the elegance he walked and the power he felt from him made Wei Wuxian realize that he was in the presence of the one and only Taizi Dianxia - Xie Lian. He has heard the stories of the Flower Crown Martial God as a child, but being in his presence right now felt so wrong. He was but a tainted human. Furthermore, he didn't deserve to be in heaven, and he absolutely didn't deserve to be here standing in front of such a divine being. And yet His highness stood there smiling at him.

"Welcome to heaven. We have mantou here." He said it with such a sweet and welcoming smile, but his eyes held a mischievous glint in them.

Wei Wuxian could hear the silence that rang out so loud. And then he couldn't help himself but roar out a laugh. He almost fell down laughing as the rest of the crowd chuckled at his overreaction. The chatter slowly started to fill in blank spaces, and Xie Lian only looked at him as he came down from his high. Finally feeling some calmness returned, Xie Lian was quick to dismiss all the other gods, reminding them of their duties. A few who stayed behind the came forward to greet him. The civil goddess Ling Wen, General Nan Yang, General Xuan Zhen, he quickly recognized and bowed as they bowed back.

"The Yiling Patriarch, Wei Wuxian. It's a pleasure to finally meet you." Xie Lian said with all sincerity.

"It is truly an honor to be in the presence of His Highness. But can I ask how I came to be in heaven? After all, I know for sure I am not supposed to be here."

At that, Mu Qing had his eyebrows raised. "Are you joking? Don't you remember you just ascended?"

"A-ascended?"

"Yes. You are a god now." Added Feng Xin

"I'm what now?"

"A martial god. A heavenly official." Said the third of Xianle trio.

"You have got to be kidding me." He said in complete disbelief.