As six Star-Gazing Realm experts released their power, the core region of the Land of Life and Death shuddered violently. Vast swathes of dense forest were instantly reduced to dust and ash. Lofty mountains, colossal boulders, and the lakes dotting the mountainous landscape all vanished without a trace in an instant.
Countless birds and wild beasts fled desperately, charging towards the outer areas of the Land of Life and Death.
"Enough, there is no need to press us this hard."
At this moment, a cold voice rang out.
Then a creature with a dog's head and a human body suddenly appeared in the distant sky, its icy gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei.
"It's him! He's the legendary Death Sovereign from the depths of the Land of Life and Death! His appearance is exactly as described in the legends!"
The Longevity Palace Master was visibly shocked upon seeing this creature and immediately spoke to Ye Yunfei.
"So this is the Death Sovereign. He cultivates death energy and seems to belong to a certain race from the Netherworld," Ye Yunfei observed, sizing up the dog-headed creature.
"That's correct, Master. He is of the Dog-Headed Deity race from the Netherworld. The combat prowess of this race is extremely fearsome, but they are also extremely rare. Even within the Netherworld, encountering one is difficult. To think a Dog-Headed Deity resides in this world," unexpectedly, the Holy Son of the Flying Sky Shadow Monkey spoke up to Ye Yunfei.
"I see," Ye Yunfei nodded.
In truth, Ye Yunfei did not have an extensive understanding of the mysterious Netherworld, so even he could not identify some of its unique inhabitants.
"Wait, there seems to be another one!"
At this moment, Ye Yunfei's gaze suddenly shifted to another location where an incredibly powerful aura was lying in ambush.
"Young Master Ye possesses impressively sharp perception," as Ye Yunfei looked over, an Old Daoist appeared at that spot, taking a single step to arrive beside the Dog-Headed Deity.
"To think there are two powerful beings hiding within the Land of Life and Death," Ye Yunfei sneered coldly as his eyes swept over the Dog-Headed Deity and the Old Daoist.
"Young Master Ye, both these beings possess formidable strength," the Longevity Palace Master sent a mental transmission to Ye Yunfei.
The Demon Ancestor and the other Star-Gazing Realm experts all closed in around Ye Yunfei, watching the two powerful beings in the distance with vigilance.
"They are at the Perfection stage of the Star-Gazing Realm and are indeed far stronger than all of you. However, they are not physical entities. They are two Remnant Souls," Ye Yunfei said slowly in an audible voice, not bothering with a transmission.
"What? They are just two Remnant Souls?"
Upon hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the six Star-Gazing Realm experts, including the Longevity Palace Master, were greatly astonished.
"Young Master Ye has keen eyes. Indeed, the two of us are Remnant Souls," the Old Daoist nodded and spoke openly, admitting it directly.
"I am quite curious. Given your current strength, you must have been figures who once shook the three thousand worlds in your lifetime. Why would you leave two Remnant Souls behind in Primordial Continent?" Ye Yunfei inquired coolly.
"Since Young Master Ye wishes to know, we see no need to hide it. We came from that ancient battlefield. I believe Young Master Ye must have visited that ancient battlefield as well. The aura carried by that longsword in your hand… I recognize it. It must be something from that ancient battlefield," the Old Daoist sighed before answering.
"So you came from that ancient battlefield!" Ye Yunfei was somewhat surprised upon hearing the Old Daoist's words.
"Yes. The two of us were originally two war Remnant Souls within that ancient battlefield. However, we are somewhat different from the other war Remnant Souls there. Our wills remain relatively clear, not lost to the killing intent that fills that battlefield.
Once, we discovered an advanced world near the ancient battlefield. The two of us combined our strength to tear through the spatial barrier of that advanced world, crossing over and leaving the ancient battlefield behind. That advanced world is Primordial Continent.
After entering Primordial Continent, we settled in this Land of Life and Death to seclude ourselves and recuperate. That is our origin," the Old Daoist nodded and continued.
"I understand," Ye Yunfei nodded.
Upon hearing the Old Daoist's words, the Longevity Palace Master and the other six Star-Gazing Realm experts were thoroughly shocked.
Who could have imagined that the Death Sovereign, long spoken of in legends throughout the Land of Life and Death, was merely a Remnant Soul!
And there were two such powerful beings within the Land of Life and Death—both were Remnant Souls!
"With your level of strength, you could dominate all of Primordial Continent at any time. Why have you been lying low within the Land of Life and Death, never venturing out?" Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before posing another question.
"Young Master Ye, please stop fishing for information. Rest assured, the two of us have no intention of competing with you for dominance over Primordial Continent.
Both of us are Remnant Souls. While we retain relatively clear wills, our soul energy has been severely depleted, and most of our memories are lost. As time passes, our soul energy will continue to drain away.
Our sole preoccupation now is researching methods to prevent our soul energy from leaking further, to maintain our current state so we can exist in this world a little longer. How could we possibly have the energy to go outside and contend for power?
So please be at ease, Young Master Ye. We pose no threat to you whatsoever," understanding Ye Yunfei's intent, the Old Daoist explained with a bitter smile.
"But I possess the Heavenly Dao Tower," Ye Yunfei looked at the Old Daoist and the Dog-Headed Deity, a half-smile on his face.
"Young Master Ye, please do not jest with us. The Heavenly Dao Tower is the personal treasure of the Guhuang Great Emperor. How could we two dare to covet something belonging to him?
If he returns one day to settle accounts with us, we would be doomed!" the Old Daoist replied.
"What?
Nose Ring Bastard, from your tone, it seems you know the Guhuang Great Emperor?"
Upon hearing the Old Daoist's words, Hun Lao was both shocked and overjoyed. He immediately manifested, staring at the Old Daoist as he spoke.
"I have an impression of you. You seem to be the tree that accompanied the Guhuang Great Emperor. Of course I know of the Guhuang Great Emperor—it's just that he doesn't know me.
During that dreadful war of cataclysmic destruction all those years ago, the astonishing combat prowess he displayed… I still retain some impression of it," the Old Daoist examined Hun Lao and replied.
"A war of cataclysmic destruction!
Tell me quickly, did you once see the Guhuang Great Emperor in that ancient battlefield?
Where is the Guhuang Great Emperor now?"
Hearing this, Hun Lao immediately became agitated. He stepped forward, fixing his gaze on the Old Daoist.
"I did indeed see the Guhuang Great Emperor in that ancient battlefield. He was not the only Heavenly Emperor-level expert participating in that war of destruction; many others were present as well.
However, the Guhuang Great Emperor was one of the most deeply impressed upon my mind. His combat prowess stood out remarkably among the Heavenly Emperor-level experts.
But I don't know where the Guhuang Great Emperor is now, because I fell soon after in that battlefield. A long time passed after my demise before this Remnant Soul of mine gradually regained its relatively clear consciousness.
Moreover, my memories are severely fragmented. Many details of that great war are now beyond my recollection," the Old Daoist answered.