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There are Four famous tales known widely throughout the cultivation land of China. Those tales all talk about four heavenly officials’ journey to their ascension. Those tales enlist:
The General That Continued Through All:
A ghostly warrior that had proven his worth, he had shown endless determination in the infamous Mount Tonglu, going to great limits, like clawing out his own eye, allowing him to ascend for greatness.
The Scholar Who Starved at the Gates:
An impoverished young man had worked endlessly, constantly studying day and night. His talent, determination, and dedication allowed him to ascend.
The General Who Slit His Throat:
A desperate general had taken a sacrifice for his kingdom to not fall. He had slit his own throat, committing suicide. His act had shown heroics and proven his devotion to his kingdom, allowing him to ascend.
The Princess Who Broke Her Sword:
A princess that had endlessly fought a legendary battle, fighting until her enemies fell. Eventually, her kingdom turned against her. She found no point in fighting anymore for a kingdom that wanted to overthrow her and snapped her sword. Her act had shown unyielding loyalty, as she refused to fight her own kingdom, allowing her to ascend.
Yet, those are not the only tales that are widely known throughout the cultivation world. There are 4 other divine beings, The Four Great Calamities. These Divine Beings are the notorious ghost kings who torment the heavens. Their aliases are:
The Crimson Heart Sought Paradise:
The exiled crown prince of Xianle, rumored to be cruel and vain. The most powerful and well-known calamity. He is the master of ghost city, commonly seen with silver butterflies. He wields the infamous black jade sword, Zhuxin.
The Jade Vessel Drifting Tides:
A young man doomed to a horrible fate, filled with resentment, now a bitter water demon. He rules over the Jade Vessel Demon Lair, rumored to be cold and heartless. His wields the mythical fan, Yu Xi
The Sunset-Touring Golden Screams:
The wronged crown prince of Young’ an. Unhinged and relentless, driven to madness from his kingdom’s fall. Filled with thoughts of revenge, he rules over an unknown territory with an unsettling grin. He wields a nameless lodestone sword.
The Violet-Hearted Misfortune :
Secretive and reclusive Calamity, often seen with a half-smiling, half-frowning mask. A sadistic and malevolent deity.