Chapter 18: Creatures Forgotten by Ancient History
Seeing more and more debris appearing in the ruins ahead, Jiang Jue subconsciously slowed down his pace.

These huge remains are the true forms of some peerless ancient beasts that appeared after their death. Only some scattered corpses look like humans. Perhaps human creatures have been here before.

Above the ruins, the terrifying aura of the broken ancient artifacts slowly emanated from the ground, and the void was distorted as if it was being baked by flames. Some of the blackened armor fragments were shattered into pieces.

Among the pile of bones, a broken head with flowing brilliant light attracted Jiang Jue's attention.

The head, which looked like white jade crystal, was already cracked. It was even possible that after a period of time, it would explode because it could no longer maintain its immortal divinity.

The terrifying fist intent came out from this head. This was the thought that Jiang Jue had when he first saw the other party.

It is hard to imagine that countless epochs have passed, but the opponent's remaining strength is still enough to almost kill me.

"dark!"

Suddenly, a weak sigh broke the tranquility in front of the eyes. The ethereal and distant breath made people feel a sense of distant times, as if it was a sigh from ancient history.

The previous attack was blocked by the ancient artifact from the darkness. The opponent subconsciously thought that the one coming was a dark creature. After all, the tripod that Jiang Jue was controlling was indeed full of dark aura.

After a few breaths, under Jiang Jue's calm gaze, the faint light emitted by the white jade-like crystal head slowly condensed, and an almost transparent figure emerged. It was impossible to tell whether the other person was a man or a woman. The slender and upright figure standing there seemed to be able to suppress everything.

This is a regret that is almost erased by time, like a ghost. Although the man in white before also died, he is much better than the one in front of him.

The creature in front of him had died too long ago, and it was not even a regret. Jiang Jue could feel that the remaining mark of the other party was about to disappear completely.

Over the long years, even the mark of the Immortal King could not avoid being erased.

"Whatever the darkness or the light, the person who drives the power is the fundamental one."

Jiang Jue spoke disapprovingly, just as the man in white had said to him at the beginning.

"Well said, as long as you have light in your heart, it doesn't matter even if you are in darkness."

The manifested creature spoke softly, agreeing with Jiang Jue's words.

"Who exactly is this senior, and why did he die here?"

Jiang Jue asked the questions that were in his mind. Facing the ghost who had once been a king, he was still quite respectful.

"Everything has turned to dust. What's the point of knowing? Perhaps knowing the truth is even more cruel to the world."

The other party spoke, and although he was giving advice, it sounded more like he was expressing his feelings.

"After all, it is better to let the later generations know something. Although the predecessors failed to quell the rebellion, their deeds will always inspire the later generations. One day, an invincible emperor will rise up to quell this eternal black disaster."

Jiang Jue spoke again.

"Oh, Heavenly Emperor, it seems that you also want to quell the rebellion. It is rare to see creatures born in darkness with such thoughts?"

The other party spoke casually to test the waters. He seemed a little surprised that Jiang Jue, who came from the dark, would have such thoughts. The dark creature in front of him was slightly different from the others.

"NO, I have not."

Jiang Jue responded quickly, almost subconsciously.

Just kidding, quell the rebellion? Himself? Just go to bed! He knows the situation of the Dark Ancient Land better than anyone else. There are a bunch of old men who don't follow martial ethics. He should just take care of himself.

It would be more appropriate to leave this great cause to the baby who loves to drink animal milk.

"The Ancient Palace of Reception."

After hesitating for a moment, the ghost slowly opened his mouth and told the truth.

However, Jiang Jue was suddenly startled.

"The Ancient Hall of Reception! Could it be that the Dark Turmoil has broken out again?"

Jiang Jue was trembling in his heart. As a person from later generations, he certainly knew what this represented. Those ancient temples that looked extremely sacred were the tools used by those in the ancient dark land to collect sacrifices. Every time they appeared, they were accompanied by terrible dark turmoil. It was an ominous sign.

"At the end of each era, the darkness will have some riots, as if conducting some experiments. However, so far, these are just some small-scale disturbances. Perhaps in the near future, the world will usher in another earth-shattering turmoil like the one that occurred during the Emperor's Fall."

The ghost spoke again. After the Emperor's fall, the dark turmoil that eroded the myriad worlds and swept across the heavens did not happen again. However, at the end of each era, there would still be some small-scale turmoil, and the Jieying Ancient Palace would also be born.

Once upon a time, the heaven of the fairyland also collapsed under such turmoil.

Moreover, it is said to be small-scale, only compared to the time when the emperor fell. Every time the Ancient Palace of Reception appears, many lives are killed.

"The reason why I ended up like this is because I once destroyed the Jieying Ancient Palace, and was finally surrounded and killed by the darkness."

The ghost continued to narrate.

This time, Jiang Jue was so shocked that he was a little dazed. He was obviously shocked by the other party's heroic deeds.

Destroying the Jieying Ancient Temple is a provocation, a provocation to those in the darkness.

It is rumored that when the fairyland was created, several creatures established the Heavenly Palace and were known as the Emperor of Heaven.

However, even if it is so dark, those people probably don't care at all, and they won't even count these insignificant titles. As long as they don't insult the atheists, they don't even bother to pay attention to these things.

However, for them who have fallen into darkness, Jieting the Ancient Temple is a way to get one step closer to collecting sacrifices. They need to harvest the life essence of all spirits in exchange for the scriptures of the Supreme Immortal Emperor, but they are knocked down by others, which is tantamount to preventing others from achieving enlightenment.

And in the world of cultivation, preventing others from achieving enlightenment will definitely result in a fight to the death.

The death of this person in front of him is inevitable. His behavior has strongly angered those in the Dark Ancient Land. It is just not known whether the other party is one of the founders of the Fairyland in the rumors. After all, no one knows whether there have been other creatures who have destroyed the Ancient Palace of Reception since ancient times.

"Too reckless."

Jiang Jue sighed as a response to what the other party said.

"It was indeed very reckless. He was beaten to pieces. The only remaining trace of his regret is in this skull."

"Latecomer, I know you came here for the opportunity. Let's make a deal! I will disappear completely soon, but I still have some wishes and obsessions in my heart. I am afraid I can't wait for others to come. My Dharma should not be buried in this sea."

Suddenly, the ghost changed the subject and spoke.

"I was just being chased and passing by here."

Jiang Jue spoke subconsciously.

"How about you consider that I once devoted my life to quelling the rebellion for all living beings and not let me disappear with regrets?"

The ghost spoke again.

"Okay, please tell me clearly, senior. However, I would like to state first that if it is within my ability, then it is fine. If it is too much of a stretch, then I am sorry that I cannot do anything about it."

Jiang Jue also spoke up, saying that the other party's way was too terrifying. If one could control that kind of vast law of destruction that covered the heaven and earth, it would definitely be a terrifying method.

"Immortal Realm, it would be great if the name of that ancient realm had not changed. However, I am afraid that the world has now forgotten my existence. It is also my fault for being frivolous. It has only caused suffering to our descendants. If possible, please help me find the descendants of my clan and protect them. If they have unfortunately been completely destroyed, forget it."

The ghost spoke. Ever since they had destroyed the ancient Jieying Temple, both he and his clansmen had encountered many misfortunes. Finally, after some deduction, they realized the seriousness of the matter and realized that their bloodline was cursed.

There are horrible creatures who are manipulating cause and effect in the dark, severing all their bloodlines and all related connections. Even the traces of their existence are almost wiped out. Although they have used many means to cover up the secret, however, they have perished themselves. How many of their tribesmen can escape the reckoning?

"Is it the fairyland?"

"good."

"Senior, do you trust me so much? I was born in darkness."

Jiang Jue asked doubtfully, "Let the dark creatures protect those who are surrounded and killed by darkness. The person in front of him really has a good idea. Does two negatives equal a positive?"
"It's okay. I am just holding on to a glimmer of hope. Besides, you come from darkness. If you are truly protected by darkness, you may be able to regain some vitality."

The ghost said that he didn't know how many of his people were left. Saying this was just to comfort himself, after all, even he had fallen.

"I don't know your name, senior."

Jiang Jue spoke respectfully again.

"I am Tan Tai Sheng Tian."

(End of this chapter)