The bitter voice caused Xu Qing to reel mentally as memories that weren’t his bubbled up within him. They were fragmented and didn’t connect, almost like random puzzle pieces. Many were missing, and as a result, Xu Qing couldn’t really piece them together into a meaningful whole. However, there was one thing that came through very clearly.4

Many, many years ago, before the gods came to Revered Ancient, back in the time of Ancient time, the Firemoon Darkheaven people... weren’t called by that name. Their species had a different name. They were... the Darkheaven Archmage people. They were both the subordinates of and among the greatest allies of Ancient Emperor Dark Serenity. And there was no species that received more support from humankind. They had a very close relationship with humans, and had worked hard to support Ancient Emperor Dark Serenity as he ascended the throne and conquered Revered Ancient.23

Back during those times, their leader, who was called the antemage, and Ancient Emperor Dark Serenity were the closest of friends. During the days before they both reached their peak, they were comrades and confidants. Both had saved the other’s life on multiple occasions.[1]9

The antemage was shockingly powerful, and was called Dark Serenity’s right-hand man. He had performed great services in the effort to unify Revered Ancient. The antemage’s only son had even been given his name by Ancient Emperor Dark Serenity.6

Those memory fragments...0