The towering Hangu Pass had long since lost its former prosperity, leaving behind only desolation and ruin. The suppression of Heaven and Earth Rules had gradually drained all color from Hangu Pass, leaving only its undying divinity still flowing through it.
Guiguzi knew there was a passage in the underground palace of the Qin Mausoleum, but he had never expected it to lead to Hangu Pass. The pass had been sealed by Lao Dan, the Supreme Clarity Sage's clone, completely severing the Mortal Realm's connection with the Earth Immortal Realm. Yet Xu Fu had used the formations throughout the Qin Mausoleum to force the passage open.
Looking at the ruined Hangu Pass, Hua Dou was overcome with emotion. No matter how prosperous the past had been, time would gradually wash it away, leaving behind only what was most real.
Ziyang cried out, "Sage, there's a monster here. It's nearly dead."
Seeing the great demon, whose life force had almost faded away, Hua Dou said, "It's Demon God Ying Zhao?"
Ziyang said, "His cultivation is so weak, yet he's an ancient Demon God?"
Hua Dou nodded. "The Heaven and Earth Rules here suppress all spiritual beings. Someone used Great Magic Power to damage Ying Zhao's Dao foundation, so he couldn't resist the erosion of these laws. The fact that he's still alive is a blessing in itself."
Guiguzi took out a pill and sent it into Ying Zhao's body. Ying Zhao slowly awoke, looking dejected.
Ying Zhao sighed. "I didn't expect to still be alive."
Hua Dou said, "Fellow Daoist, you've guarded this passage for ten thousand years. That is an immense merit."
Ying Zhao said, "This was my redemption. During the ancient Heavenly Court era, I brought about far too many killings. I suppose I deserve this bitter fruit."
Hua