“The Ancient Spirits,” Grandpa Ninth said calmly, looking around at the world of death with its dusky dome of heaven. “Before the time of Ancient Emperor Dark Serenity, this species conquered Revered Ancient! As a people, they were known for being skilled at warfare. They are born as snakes, but can take human form later, whereupon they live life accompanied by dragons and snakes. Ultimately, they can master the Ancient Spirit Battle Body. Back when they ruled Revered Ancient, they dominated all other species, forcing them to bow their heads. At that time, humans were weak and fragmented.”5

As Grandpa Ninth strode forward, his footfalls caused the dome of heaven to tremble, and sent rumbling sounds through the lands. Countless deceased souls fled, and the zombies in the mire trembled. Grandpa Ninth surged with energy as he moved forward, and it contained something that didn’t belong to Revered Ancient, just barely discernible. And it seemed to be calling out to something from the outside world.6

Xu Qing and Erniu followed him.0

Erniu glanced around curiously, and would occasionally squat down and scoop up some soil, or reach out to grab a deceased soul. His eyes shone more and more brightly with every moment that passed. He was obviously very interested in this place.1

Meanwhile, Xu Qing had an attentive look on...0