Whew~
Tang Xinlian sighed with emotion. In ancient times, the Eight Ancient Masters had been the strongest. Yet there had actually been someone capable of contending with them. Without the Ancient Divine Items—the Eight Great Ancestral Symbols—he had achieved such astonishing accomplishments. His talent and hard work alone were enough to inspire admiration.
"Since that was the case, how did he fall?" Tang Xinlian asked curiously.
"He was defeated by time. Even we Eight Ancient Masters cannot live forever. Compared to other martial artists, we merely live somewhat longer," Jiang Yinyin explained.
Now, although Jiang Yinyin had comprehended the profound truths of life and death and could, in a sense, live forever, it was not true immortality. That kind of eternal life was more like another form of Soul Possession.
Buzz—
From the jade dragon bones emerged a stream of seven-colored energy. The energy condensed into a figure seated cross-legged upon the lotus stone platform, dressed in a purple robe.
He was a remarkably handsome man, but the pressure between his brows inspired fear at first sight. Extending from his sleeves were slender hands with six fingers.
"Ancestor!"
Upon seeing him, Duan Tao dropped to his knees and worshipped devoutly.
The man before them was the ruthless figure who had once unified the Demonic Beast world. Of course, this was not his true body, merely the will he had left behind.
"Haha, I never expected that after so long, I would still get to see you old acquaintances!" The man's eyes held a smile, yet it did nothing to diminish his imposing aura. His gaze rested on Ying Huanhuan, Jiang Yinyin, and the Lord of Darkness.
"Hmph!"
Then the man's gaze fell upon Duan Tao. Looking down at him, he said, "You unfilial descendants, I really want to slap you