Everyone rode the Treasure Ship toward the depths of the Ancestral Realm, chatting and laughing along the way. Xue Ling also told them about the war between the Ancestral Realm and the Weird Clan all those years ago.
Meanwhile, in a world billions of light-years away, the four Strange Immortal Emperors had resurrected through the imprints left in a Black Palace. Yet the memory of the moment they had been killed still filled them with fear.
Buzz...
Just then, the will manifestations of three strange Ancestors descended into the palace, instantly making the four commanders tremble in terror.
"Ancestors, we failed to complete our mission. That young man has already reached the sacrificial dao realm. We were no match for him."
The Four Great Lords prostrated themselves respectfully, afraid that the strange Ancestors might destroy them in a moment of displeasure. Though they had reached the Peak Immortal Emperor level, they were mere ants before the Ancestors.
"We already know what happened. Power of that level is beyond your ability to withstand."
The three Ancestors were now at their wits' end. That Great Taboo had suddenly descended above the Plateau, yet had not killed them. Instead, he had merely let the Desolate Heaven Emperor slay seven Ancestors rather than wiping them all out at once, leaving the survivors utterly bewildered.
"Keep constant watch over the movements of The Heavens Island and the Myriad Heavens and Worlds below."
After issuing their Edict, the three Ancestors' will manifestations vanished. They intended to plot their next move and would not rest until they devoured the fat prize that was The Heavens Island.
"Aaargh!" Furious roars from the strange Ancestors rang through the High Plateau Calamity Land, filled with resentment.
The failure of this operation left the Ancestors in the High Plateau Calamity Land