Chapter 1160: Chapter 1061: Descending upon Kaiyuan Continent

In the Forbidden World, the tracks of the Creators are hard to find, nearly invisible to mortals.

Even their respective Imperial Courts exist within their own Secret Realms, with only servants acting on their will.

But, a million years ago, there was a grand assembly where the emperors of the Forbidden World all manifested!

Throughout the ancient history, numerous Creators manifested together… it was the only time it ever happened.

Regarding that assembly, there were many rumors among the people.

Some said, there were signs of a great cataclysm at the time, so the Creators prepared to face it together.

Others claimed that at that assembly, the Creators were at each other’s throats, endlessly debating the Grey Mist Path, Path of Parasitism, Path of Creation, and others.

Some even said that an emperor’s battle took place there…

However, one point was agreed upon by all.

That assembly marked the end of a Divine Jumper’s…

It is said that amidst the incessant disputes among the Creators, a Divine Jumper appeared and performed a divine dance, then all the great emperors… dispersed.

The Divine Jumper, it is said, left behind a prophecy about the future.

The prophecy’s first two lines, “Samsara reappears, black smoke dissipates; twelve Fire Stars fall from the heavens,” were widely spread.

Moreover, these lines… were passed down from the various Imperial Courts to the world.

Thus, the people believed them without a doubt.

As for the one who gave the prophecy, no one in the world knew who they were, only that they were a Divine Jumper…

All the Imperial Courts said that only when the first two lines of the prophecy come true, would the rest of the prophecy matter.

Therefore, the rest of the prophecy was unknown to the world.

Now that the first two sentences have been fulfilled… naturally, everyone wanted to know what the rest of the prophecy was.

After all, the prophecy of the Divine Jumper could very well concern the direction of the entire world!

At this moment, Sword Nameless asked a question, with Ge Renxiong, Yuan Wuji, and others showing great concern.

Lei Qing pondered for a moment before speaking lightly:

“The following prophecy, I might as well tell you all, remember it well–”

“Sword light suddenly startles the Hanque, the Emperor Star hides in divine mist.”

Upon hearing this, everyone shuddered.

“Samsara reappears, black smoke dissipates; twelve Fire Stars fall from the sky. Sword light suddenly startles the Hanque, the Emperor Star hides in divine mist…”

“Hanque… could it be referring to the Hanque Mountain Range?”

“Very likely… But the Hanque Mountain Range is a forbidden place.”

“The Emperor Star hides in divine mist… Could it be that the fall of the Fire Star to the Hanque Mountain Range will bring an opportunity to become an emperor?!”

At this moment, everyone was stirred!

These two lines of prophecy revealed too much.

“Thank you, Lord Lei Qing!”

“We are eternally grateful!”

“We beg your leave now, and will return to inquire after this matter is concluded!”

Immediately, Ge Renxiong, Sword Nameless, and others bid their farewells.

Now, they all had a direction, the Hanque Mountain Range!

Moreover, this might contain the opportunity to become an emperor, as the Emperor Star would appear.

With Thunder Path Imperial Court not participating this time, this was their chance.

Who wouldn’t be moved? Who wouldn’t be eager?

Time was of the essence!

Lei Qing nodded indifferently, saying:

“I wish you all smooth sailing.”

At his words, everyone departed.

“Lord, why doesn’t the Imperial Court… take action?”

The hall was empty when a young person behind Lei Qing suddenly asked him.

Lei Qing’s expression was indifferent as he replied: “The prophecy just now… I changed one word.”

“The original words of the Divine Jumper were…”

“Sword light suddenly startles the Hanque, the Emperor Star hides in black mist.”

Black mist.

Hearing this, the two youths’ faces changed color!

It was not divine mist… but black mist?!

This one word could be the difference between life and death.

The black mist… they all knew what it meant.

If black mist appeared, it would surely bring great terror, and anyone who went there would likely be sending their lives away, unless the Imperial Court was willing to intervene.

And Thunder Path Imperial Court… probably doesn’t want to face the black mist head-on, right?

“There is a rumor in the world that there are ten streams of black smoke, one of which is pursuing the last trace of those people, and the other nine hidden unseen in the Nine Continents. Should the torches reignite, the black smokes will emerge, repressing the torch flames…”

The two young men whispered among themselves.

None of this was a secret in the world.

“That is the will of the Imperial Court, don’t ask any more… Regarding everything about the Divine Jumper, even the Imperial Court itself is likely cautious!”

Lei Qing spoke lightly.

The two youths also nodded silently.

…

After leaving Thunder Emperor City.

The various major powers of Kaiyuan Continent immediately stirred up a storm!

“Send the order, gather troops, head towards Hanque Mountain Range!”

The Ge Clan, a super hidden family, decreed by Ge Renxiong:

“The Emperor Star shall appear, we of the Ge Clan must seize such an opportunity!”

The Kaiyuan Holy Land is vast and holds countless sacred mountains.

Upon the return of the Saint Master of Kaiyuan, he immediately summoned the experts of the Holy Land.

“Go to Hanque Mountain Range at once, the rise and fall of the Kaiyuan Holy Land hinge upon this single effort!”

The Sky Sword Sect, being the closest to the southern region, was stirred up upon the return of the Sect Master.

“Select elites, gather the subordinate sects, dispatch people to come, and form a grand army to proceed!”

“Hanque Mountain Range is forbidden territory, many will perish entering… In addition to our own sect members, we need to recruit more young powerhouses to contend with the forbidden land’s forces!”

The southern region is shaken.

…

And at this moment.

In the southern part of Kaiyuan Continent.

This is a mountain range that stretches endlessly, with undulating peaks and lush vegetation.

Amongst the mountains, there are countless creatures, including giant elephants as tall as small hills, giant apes with fur like swords, and ferocious tigers with teeth as sharp as knives…

A field of ruins, located within a valley at the center of the mountain range.

Abandoned and broken stone houses, shattered ancient trees, embers of a bonfire that have lasted for ten thousand years without dying out, bones exposed in the wild unheeded by anyone…

Boom!

Suddenly, above the heavens, a streak of light flashed past and descended into this place.

“Is this… the Forbidden World?”

Dugu Yuqing staggered to his feet, the path beneath him already vanished.

Looking around, the environment was desolate and bleak.

“As Miss Yun Xi said, when the fire of the forebears ignites, darkness will be illuminated… When the beacon lights all around, it will be the time of ‘A Single Spark Can Start a Prairie Fire’.”

He murmured to himself:

“Is this place the legacy of our forebears… Seeking the extinguished torch, rekindling hope…”

He took steps to explore in this valley.

…

At the same time.

In the southern part of Kaiyuan Continent, one of the Southern Three Thousand States, Yiyuan State.

In the unknown void, something seemed to suddenly arrive, transcending the limits of space and time.

The void slowly unraveled, revealing a small mountain village that materialized and then quietly descended, resting upon this great land.

In the void behind the small village, a Big Black Dog was clearly seen desperately chasing!

…

The next day.

The sunlight streamed into the small mountain village, marking the arrival of a new day.

Li Fan lazily woke up and stretched.

Stepping outside the door, he washed up, then watered the flowers and plants raised by his disciples with the wash water.

After eating the breakfast prepared by Gong Ya, Li Fan basked in the sun under the Peach Tree, and out of boredom, began reading through some books.

“I wonder how Yun Xi and the others are doing… Have those eleven lunatics settled down yet?”

He mumbled.

Just then, the voice of the System suddenly rang out:

“All twelve lunatics have found a place to stay, congratulations Host on completing the task!”

Hearing this voice, Li Fan was immediately overjoyed.

Completed already?

That’s fantastic!

It meant Yun Xi and the others must have been successful.

And it looked like… it was about time for an upgrade!

“Ding! The main character has leveled up to Nascent Soul Perfection!”

The System’s voice promptly announced.

Nascent Soul Perfection!

Li Fan was extremely delighted, Nascent Soul Perfection… one step closer to becoming immortal!

That’s wonderful!

“Woof, woof woof woof…”

At this moment, suddenly, a familiar barking noise came from outside!

The voice of Da Hei!

Have Yun Xi and the others returned?

Li Fan immediately got up and opened the door, but the moment the door opened, he was taken aback.

Yun Xi, Nan Feng, Zi Ling, Su Baiqian, Xinning, Jiang Xue… as well as the male disciples, none were there.

Only the Big Black Dog… panting heavily, as though it had just finished a frantic sprint, tired, and with pleading eyes looking at Li Fan!

…

Good night.