“As expected, it’s tempting to you.”
“But to this old man, the true treasure is still this.”
At that moment, the Demon-Slaying Emperor turned his head, his gaze falling on the greatsword behind him.
He then removed the sword from his back, his affectionate look filled with emotion, as if it wasn’t merely a sword but an old friend.
“This sword is called the Demon-Slaying Sword. It has been with me for many years. With this sword, I roamed freely across the Ancestral Martial Galaxy.”
The Demon-Slaying Emperor spoke as he caressed the greatsword.
“The Ancestral Martial Galaxy?”
Hearing those four words, Chu Feng couldn’t help but let out a sigh.
Chu Feng knew that the galaxy they were in was originally called the Ancestral Martial Galaxy.
It was only later, when the Holy Light Clan took control, that it was renamed the Holy Light Galaxy.
The Demon-Slaying Emperor’s mention of dominating the Ancestral Martial Galaxy, not the Holy Light Galaxy, showed just how ancient his era was.
It was at least a time before the Holy Light Clan ruled this realm.
No wonder even the Secret Cave Saints said the Demon-Slaying Emperor was one of the most powerful figures after the ancient era.
“This old man is also aware that the Ancestral Martial Galaxy has been renamed the Holy Light Galaxy.”
Hearing Chu Feng’s sigh, the Demon-Slaying Emperor said meaningfully.
“Senior, you know?”
Chu Feng was initially surprised, as the Demon-Slaying Emperor had been dead for so many years.
But he quickly realized that, although the Demon-Slaying Emperor had died long ago, his remnant soul had survived in a special way.
Over the years, many people had visited the Demon-Slaying Emperor’s Tomb.
So it was reasonable that he’d learned of the outside world’s changes.
“Over the years, many have come here. Naturally, this old man knows of the changes outside.”
The Demon-Slaying Emperor said.
As Chu Feng had guessed, the Demon-Slaying Emperor had learned of the outside world from visitors.
“But I was surprised that the Holy Light Clan achieved such prominence. Back then, there were many powerful clans, and the Holy Light Clan wasn’t significant.”
“It must be that later, the Holy Light Clan produced some remarkable descendants.”
The Demon-Slaying Emperor mused.
“Senior, I have a question,” Chu Feng said suddenly.
“Go ahead and ask,” the Demon-Slaying Emperor replied.
“What’s the deal with those ancient creatures below?”
“Why did you choose this place for your tomb? Is there a reason?”
“Or are those ancient creatures after your inheritance?”
“Did they deliberately set up their lair beneath your tomb?”
Chu Feng asked.
He was now extremely curious about those ancient creatures.
This curiosity stemmed from Yan Ruyu.
In the cave of those ancient creatures, he had seen a mural strikingly similar to Yan Ruyu.
Then, in the Demon-Slaying Emperor’s Tomb, he saw Yan Ruyu’s remnant soul, calling out to him for help.
Thinking back, Yan Ruyu, Ya Fei, and Murong Wan had disappeared in the forbidden area of Misty Immortal Peak.
That place also housed powerful beings from the ancient era.
Back then, Chu Feng had wondered if their disappearance was related to those ancient creatures.
Now, he was even more convinced that their disappearance might indeed be tied to those ancient beings.
But he knew little about them.
So he could only turn to the Demon-Slaying Emperor for answers.
Though the Demon-Slaying Emperor was just a remnant soul, and even in life, he was from after the ancient era, he had remained here for so long, and his guardian array had utilized those ancient creatures.
Chu Feng felt the Demon-Slaying Emperor must know something about them.
“Those remnants from the ancient era?”
The Demon-Slaying Emperor asked.
“Remnants?”
Hearing those words, Chu Feng knew the Demon-Slaying Emperor must have some understanding of those ancient creatures.
“In truth, those remnants from the ancient era are the true masters of this place.”
“I’m merely a latecomer. As for why I chose this place for my tomb, it’s because I wanted to use my consciousness to personally select the inheritor of my Demon-Slaying Sword.”
“But a remnant soul cannot last forever.”
“Even with methods to extend its time, it requires special power to sustain it.”
“This place happens to have that power, and it’s precisely because of that power that those ancient remnants settled here.”
“But you must never try to seek that power. It’s not something you can touch.”
“I can borrow that power because I have a contract with them, but if you touch it, they won’t allow it and will bring you deadly calamity.”
The Demon-Slaying Emperor warned.
“They seem very powerful and highly threatening.”
“Senior, will they stay here forever? Could they pose a threat to modern martial cultivators?” Chu Feng asked.
“Who can say for sure? I’m not one of them.”
“We’re getting a bit off-topic.”
As he spoke, the Demon-Slaying Emperor turned his gaze back to the Demon-Slaying Sword in his hand.
He seemed unwilling to continue discussing the ancient creatures.
“My sword has a soul, but it died with me.”
“Now, this sword no longer holds its former might; it’s just a shell.”
“But to me, it remains the most precious treasure, and it is my true inheritance.” The Demon-Slaying Emperor said, looking at the Demon-Slaying Sword.
From his words, Chu Feng could sense the deep affection the Demon-Slaying Emperor held for the sword.
But right now, Chu Feng was more concerned about Yan Ruyu.
“Senior, I didn’t mean to derail the conversation.”
“Nor do I mean any disrespect.”
“But during your mental strength test, I saw the remnant soul of my friend.”
“She asked me for help, and I think her plea is related to those ancient creatures deep underground.”
“Senior, you’ve been here all this time. Have you seen my friend?”
Chu Feng asked.
He felt that while he was undergoing the test, the Demon-Slaying Emperor must have been observing him.
What Chu Feng saw, the Demon-Slaying Emperor likely saw too, so he might have seen Yan Ruyu’s remnant soul.
“Sorry, young friend, I don’t meddle in your personal affairs, nor will I give you hints.”
“Your path is yours to walk. If you have questions, go resolve them yourself.”
“Now, you should accept my inheritance.”
With those words, Chu Feng understood that the Demon-Slaying Emperor wouldn’t tell him more about the ancient creatures.
