Using his newfound knowledge, Gandhi swiftly moved himself away from the fallen New Moon City and flew to the nearest great city. Using his new power, he once again spread the belief of peace and turned the entire city to his side. However, instead of staying still, he moved his horde of followers out in all directions to spread the word of peace. In the Sky Profound Realm, he was practically an invincible force in the Blue Wind Empire. There were few experts who surpassed him in raw strength.
By the time he had gathered half a dozen city's worth of followers, his peace rating ascended to C-.
[Unlocked Salt Creation F-EX.]
[Description: The ability to create salt from profound energy and perfectly manipulate it.]
Using this newfound power, he swept up city's at an even greater rate and began to tackle stronger sects. Every milestone, he grew stronger and stronger…
…
The Heavenly Spear Thunderfire Fortress.
A horde of peace believers followed Gandhi as he descended upon the entrance of the sect. Its guards acknowledged his strength, bowing respectfully. Gandhi smiled, opening his arms wide as his 'peaceful' energy surged over the sect.
"Children, come, join the great rebellion against evil."
Before long, Gandhi converted most of the sect into believers of peace. However, there were a pair of troublesome elders who withstood his mind control. Amongst them was Mu Tainbei, the Sect Master.
"Leave my sect at once!" Mu Tainbei ordered, drawing his spear. "I do not know what you are trying to do but I am not afraid of putting you six feet under."
"Is it so?"
Gandhi's lips slowly curled into a grin as the Gate of Peace opened, revealing countless rockets.
BOOOOOM.
BOOOM.
BOOOOOOOOOOM.
The entire building collapsed from the explosions, leading to them ascending into the skies. Gandhi created something more spectacular this time… a jet, resembling the F-22 Raptor. He climbed inside and began to pilot it perfectly, channeling the surging Power of Peace into himself.
"What the fuck is that thing!?" Mu Tianbei shouted out loud, observing it in complete confusion. Before he could even get himself steady, salt began to rise from the ground and cover him from head to te. "Ugh… what is this… salt!?"
Sheew.
The jet soared through the skies, turning and firing endless misiles after all the remaining opposition. Within seconds, the other elders had fallen. Only the sect master had endured the onslaught… but even he was struggling, stuck in a never-ending wave of salt.
"All opposition to peace… must be eradicated!"
Gandhi's eyes glared red as he did a barrel roll and started firing on the sect master with all the guns available to him.
BOOOM.
BOOOM.
BOOOM.
Missile after missile, Mu Tianbei could barely float in the air let alone fight back. After minutes of peerless flying from Gandhi and helpless struggling from the sect master, he collapsed onto the ground. Gandhi left his fighter jet and floated down, drawing his golden AK47.
"Do you believe in peace now?"
Gandhi pointed his gun straight at the head of the sect master.
"..." Mu Tainbei couldn't even find the strength to get up. "Spare me… I will fight for you… just…"
"All will be forgiven."
BANG.
Gandhi shot him dead, turning away and facing all his followers.
"GANDHI! GANDHI! GANDHI!"
"ALL HAIL THE DIVINE PROPHET OF PEACE!"
His followers all stood behind him, praising their great lord.
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Before long, Gandhi reached the level of thrones and took the entire Xiao Sect. This time, he settled his followers in the region around his latest conquest and took several days to enjoy the peace he had established. While he did this, he also learned every single one of Xiao Sect's profound arts and skills.
From this experience, he learned to wield the wind element efficiently… however, time passing only meant that news of his horde would spread. While Yun Che had returned to the Blue Wind Imperial City to prepare for his marriage to Cang Yue, he had been alerted to the happenings of the Empire rather quickly.
Alas, Gandhi had nothing to fear. Knowledge of the Peace faction only made him stronger. And if he was stronger… establishing greater peace would be even easier! Upon realising this, Gandhi welcomed the news and spread his followers all over the Blue Wind Empire.
"Let them know… let the world know of True Peace!"
…
Yun Che personally flew straight for the Xiao Sect, crashing against the entrance sign. The growing faction of 'Peace' had begun to concern him as he saw what happened to the New Moon City previously. This time… it was much worse, from the reports. Mad men, women and even children from all over the Blue Wind Empire were spreading the 'prophet's' gospel.
"Gandhi!"
Yun Che roared, smashing his heavy sword into the ground and causing a massive earthquake which broke a noticeable portion of the sect.
"Show yourself!"
Having no immediate reply, Yun Che started butchering the believers of peace without any remorse. His blows carried great fury and strength, surpassing what he showed against the Burning Heaven Clan. Eventually, this chaos had awakened the Divine Prophet.
"Child… it is you again."
Gandhi had left his hall, observing the collapsed sect. Portion of the roof had broken in, presenting a ray of sunlight which shined straight on Gandhi. He walked forward… and the light followed as if he was chosen by it.
"... The Emperor Profound Realm?" Yun Che's eyes widened with endless shock. "How… it hasn't even been two weeks!"
"Peace transcends the notion of logic that you follow." Gandhi remained on the ground, looking up at Yun Che. "Do you still deny its power and the prosperity that it brings? A pointless question. Of course, a savage who only knows how to kill would reject peace."
"... I had killed you, I was certain of it. Why do you still live!?"
"The concept is peace is immortal… and so am I."
"Sealing him away… that may be the only way of stopping this mysterious being." Jasmine remarked. "If you kill him again, he will return even stronger and then you can forget about beating him."
"... Very well." Yun Che grinned slightly. "I only have to beat you one more time, you bald bastard. After that… you'll be chained away until the last embers of your life wither away!"
"The youthful are always so eager." Gandhi shook his head, gathering a colossal wave of salt. "You will know peace today, child. I will not fail you as I had the previous times."
"Fail me?" Yun Che frowned, pointing the Dragon Fault at Gandhi. "I grow tired of your nonsense!"
"To an individual trapped in darkness, it may be nonsense… but to one who is enlightened and surrounded by light? Only pure people can see the truth that I speak of-"
"FALLING MOON SINKING STAR!"
BANG!!!
Gandhi had covered himself in a salt barrier, defending against the brunt force of the attack. However, Yun Che was relentless as he kept hammering at Gandhi's defences. However, the more he struck, the more salt Gandhi created. His defence was absolutely peerless.
"STAR SCORCHING DEMON LOTUS!"
Using his Phoenix flames, Yun Che burned straight through the salt and aimed to smash his heavy sword straight into Gandhi. However, at the last moment, the Gate of Peace opened and formed a shield in Gandhi's hands… as he had commended.
CLANG.
A round shield with the flag of Indian engraved into it had stopped Yun Che's dragon fault!
(Totally not Captain America knock-off btw. Nuclear Gandhi is the OG.)
"You are persistent." Gandhi channelled the Power of Peace, pushing back Yun Che. "I can see in your eyes that you believe strength comes from physical capacity. No, it does not come from that… it comes from an indomitable will. When you face me, it is out of the simple yet barbaric desire for vengeance."
"When I fight you… it is to protect-"
As Gandhi tried to explain, he was interrupted.
"DESTROYING SKY… DECIMATING EARTH!!!"
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!
"I grow weary of your pathetic struggles."
Gandhi emerged from the explosion with only minor wounds, much to Yun Che's shock. It was his mightiest technique… and Gandhi had tanked it with ease! Just how strong had he become!?
Gandhi created a minigun, holding it in his right hand.
CHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH.
Each bullet sounded like a rocket as Ghandi started basting on Yun Che. The latter ascended into the sky, dodging the bullets with his swift Star God's Broken Shadow. Seeing as he took the fight to the sky, Gandhi created a jet from the Gate of Peace in combination with his Salt Creation and hopped on top of it like a skateboard.
Sheeeew.
Gandhi discarded his shield, opting for a second minigun. He used the Gate of Peace to form a suit of armour around himself, resembling Iron Man. However, his version had India's colours and two RPG's mounted on the shoulders.
BOOOOM.
BOOOM.
Yun Che sent simple swings, destroying all the rockets after him. Salt rose from the ground, soaring straight for him. Yun Che ignited his Dragon Fault with Phoenix Flames in response…
"PHOENIX BREAK!"
BOOOOM.
Right after that, he used Gandhi's jet's lack of complete manoeuvrability to attack its wing alongside Gandhi. However, as he opted to do so, Gandhi let his RPGs fly.
BOOOM. BOOM.
Swiftly turning the jet to face him, Gandhi pulled the trigger on both of his miniguns.
CHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH.
CHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCHCH.
"HAAAAAAAA!"
Yun Che dashed straight through the barrage, much to Gandhi's surprise.
At that very moment, he unleashed every bit of power in his body to the point where he transcended what was even possible.
"DESTROYING SKY… DECIMATING EARTH!!!!!"
SLAAAAAAAAAASH.
BOOOOOOOOOM.
Yun Che's swing caused a massive explosion in the skies… pushing both parties apart.
Gandhi's iron armour had been broken apart so he tossed it to the side.
"Ha… haa…" Yun Che took in several heavy breaths, focusing on where he had sensed Gandhi. He grasped Dragon Fault tightly, soaring straight towards Gandhi.
"You, too, have an indomitable will."
Gandhi finally acknowledged, using his Power of Peace, Salt Creation, Mind Control and Gate of Peace all in combination with each other to create the ultimate blade. The Sword of Peace!
He grasped the long blade in his right hand, raising it to the sky.
"ALL HAIL LORD GANDHI!"
"FOR PROSPERITY… FOR PEACE… FOR OUR PROPHET!!!"
Chants all across the Blue Wind Empire exploded, praising Lord Gandhi. The Divine Prophet of Peace! The Power of Peace surged into the blade as it gathered the hopes and dreams of its people.
CLANG!
The Sword of Peace clashed against Dragon Fault as the dance between prophet and non-believer continued.
"You are not the only one… with profound arts, child!"
Clang… Clang… clang.
Although determined as ever, Yun Che was still recovering from spamming so many skills. He was noticeably weaker… allowing Gandhi to take advantage.
'Fleeting Strike.'
… Clang.
With one downward slash, the Sword of Peace sliced right through the Dragon Fault… leading to half of its blade to fall onto the ground.
"..." Yun Che's eyes widened.
'Heavenly Salt Eagle Limitless Strike.'
In the sky, an absolutely enormous eagle of salt emerged, spreading its free wings far and wide, before crashing straight into Yun Che.
"Aughhhh."
Yun Che tanked the blow… although, by the time the dust had cleared, he was on the edge of life and death.
Tap… tap… tap.
Gandhi slowly closed their distance, his sandals making a rather distinct sound with each step.
"I never thought that I would ever enjoy the thrill of battle… but here I am."
Gandhi remarked, stopping by Yun Che's body.
"Facing one who is almost equal in strength, fighting for our differing ideologies… you have truly earned my admiration through your struggle."
"..." Yun Che struggled to raise the broken Dragon Fault.
Gandhi stabbed Yun Che's hand, impaling it into the ground. His eyes started to shine red like lasers as he stared into Yun Che's soul.
"Join me, child."
Gandhi raised the blade… piercing it right into Yun Che's chest.
"Together, we can bring true peace to this lost world."
"Peace…" Yun Che remarked, weakly tilting his head. "Bring peace to this lost world… together?"
"Indeed, my child."
Gandhi removed the sword from his chest, stabbing it into the ground, and offering his hand.
Yun Che slowly raised his hand… and connected with Gandhi's.
Sheeew.
His body went through a complete change as the Power of Peace surged into his veins. Within seconds, he recovered all his wounds. Even his clothes had been completely restored. He was… reborn. Completely.
"Lord Gandhi." Yun Che kneeled. "Forgive me for my foolishness… I did not see the wisdom in your words. I even defiantly fought against you-"
"All is forgiven, child" Gandhi nodded, smiling as the sun shone over them. "You were lost in the darkness, as many are in this sinful world. It is unlike wise men to contemplate the woes of the past… look past it and into the future. Look towards the world that I plan to build."
"Bringing peace to the world and all within it." Yun Che nodded, raising his head. "A grand yet noble goal. Allow me… to fight beside you and make it into a reality!"
"How could I deny a believer of peace?" Gandhi's lips curled to a smile. "What is your name, child?"
"Yun Che."
Gandhi grabbed the Sword of Peace, placing it against Yun Che's left shoulder and then the other… knighting him.
"You will be my sword and shield, a true defender and champion of Peace… from this day until your very last, Yun Che."
Gandhi removed the sword, leaving it by his side.
"Rise, the Champion of Peace."
Yun Che rose, taking the principles of peace to heart.
"What is your bidding, Lord Gandhi?"
"Conquer the Blue Wind Empire." Gandhi replied, looking into the heavenly blue sky. "Not a single inch of land should be left untouched. All living beings will embrace Peace… or be killed in their denial. The weakest of the top four sects in this empire have already fallen. Do you see what is next, my champion?"
"The Frozen Cloud Immortal Palace?"
Gandhi nodded, smiling.
"We depart today."