“In distant ancient times, the Ghost Clan was an important force in maintaining the order of life and death in the Three Realms. Recognized by the Heavenly Dao, they established clan territories in the various heavens to guide and manage the souls of the dead and help them reincarnate.”
“Then why did it happen later?” David looked at the crumbling mountains around him, his meaning was clear.
Ming Li laughed bitterly, his eyes gleaming with pain and hatred: “Deterioration after peak glory is a law of nature. But the decline of the Ghost Clan is not a natural disaster, but a man-made disaster.”
“About 30,000 years ago, the Ghost King of my clan was a cultivation expert. He comprehended the Great Dao of Reincarnation and glimpsed a trace of the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao. He believed that the existing reincarnation order was flawed and could not truly realize the principles of karmic retribution and cause and effect.”
“Many heinous criminals, after death, have powerful souls or are protected by secret methods, often escape punishment, and even reincarnate with their memories to continue committing crimes.”
“However, kind and weak people may suffer in the cycle of reincarnation, or even their true spirits may be exterminated.”
“The King of the Underworld cares deeply for all living creatures and is determined to establish a truly just cycle of reincarnation.”
“He started trying to create his own path, breaking away from the existing Heavenly Cycle system and establishing a new cycle of reincarnation laws that was completely controlled by the Ghost Clan and completely fair.”
“To this end, he gathered the power of the entire clan to forge many reincarnation treasures, including the reincarnation gate you saw.”
David listened carefully and couldn’t help asking, “This is a good thing, so why will this bring disaster?”
“I’m well?”
Ming Li shook his head, his eyes full of mockery. “Master Chen, you are too naive. Creating a new path means forcibly separating a portion of the Laws of Reincarnation from the existing laws of Heaven and bringing them under your control.”
“This is tantamount to severing the authority of the Heavenly Dao and challenging its power!”
“In addition, many races, sects, and even powerful individuals, who have reached high cultivation levels, are no longer satisfied with ordinary reincarnation. They yearn to be reincarnated with their memories and cultivation, or even to avoid reincarnation and live forever.”
“In order for the Ghost Clan to establish a truly fair cycle of reincarnation, it means depriving these powerful individuals and great powers of their privileges in the cycle of reincarnation.”
“This matter has touched too many established interests. Heaven will not allow anyone to challenge its authority, and those powerful forces will not allow anyone to interfere with their plans for immortality.”
“Thus, the campaign to exterminate the demon race begins with the tacit understanding of all parties involved.”
Ming Li’s voice lowered, “First, the Heavenly Dao released a wave of reincarnation, hindering the Ghost Clan’s cultivation and causing their clan’s luck to decline.”
“Soon afterward, led by some of the strongest gods and ancient races of that time, dozens of great powers united to launch a massive purge against the Ghost Clan on the grounds that the Ghost Clan was attempting to disrupt the Heavenly Dao, disrupting the order of reincarnation, and plotting betrayal.”
“That battle saw heaven and earth shattered into pieces, and the sun and moon lost their light. Even though my Ghost Clan is strong, how could we possibly withstand the combined encirclement and extermination of the Heavens and various powers?”
“Countless clan territories collapsed, and clan members perished. In order to protect his clan members’ hideouts, the Ghost King used his own essence to detonate several reincarnation treasures, severely injuring the invading enemies. However, he was also exterminated as a result, leaving only a fragment of his true spirit sealed deep within the Reincarnation Bureau, falling into eternal slumber.”
“After that, the Ghost Clan fell apart, and the remaining members scattered and fled, hiding their identities and no longer daring to call themselves Ghosts.”
“Most of those powerful reincarnation treasures were also damaged or lost. My branch managed to escape to a hidden place in the Thirteenth Heaven with the damaged Reincarnation Gate, where we barely survived.”
As Ming Li spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, but she quickly held them back.
“After ten thousand years of recovery, our branch has barely fully recovered its vitality. However, the number of clan experts has decreased, and its inheritance is incomplete, so it is no longer as prosperous as before.”
“I am the most talented among this generation, and the elders have high hopes for me. They hope that I can repair the Reincarnation Gate, find a way to restore the Ghost King, and revive the Ghost Clan.”
“Before we could repair the Reincarnation Gate, this place was discovered. The scene you see before you is the remains of the great war back then.”
“Fortunately, my people risked their lives to save me, and it saved my life!”
“So you brought the Gate of Reincarnation to Twelfth Heaven? And you even pretended to be the Lord of Reincarnation, collecting souls to repair the Gate of Reincarnation?” David frowned.
FAQ Novel
Q: Who reveals their true identity in this chapter?
A: The character previously known as the Reincarnation Lord introduces themselves as Ming Li and clarifies their role.
Q: Where does David unexpectedly find himself?
A: David learns that he is now located in the Thirteenth Heaven, specifically at the end of the Northern Wilderness.
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