Chapter 646 The Heroic Squad and the Peerless Ancestor
Deep within the Tianjue Mountains, a place where reality and illusion intersect.
A labyrinth thousands of miles long and wide lies within it.
The maze is divided into nine layers: the first layer is a lake, the second layer is sand, the third layer is a forest, the fourth layer is a reef, the fifth layer is a hurricane, the seventh layer is a sea of fire, the eighth layer is thunder, and the ninth layer is ice.
The entire maze is riddled with traps and dangers, with chilling killing intent lurking everywhere.
If you can pass through the nine-layered maze and reach the top of Cangshan Mountain at the end of the maze, you will see it.
At the edge of the world, a towering, dark pavilion stands tall.
At the top of the pavilion, the Supreme Ancestor stood with his hands behind his back, facing the starlight.
Above the dome is a virtual starry sea projected at the boundary between reality and illusion.
Beneath the dome lies an endless expanse of vast mountains.
The young man in black stood between heaven and earth, taking in the starry sky and the land.
Behind the young man stood four lifelike human-shaped sculptures.
The sculpture depicts two men and two women, dressed in simple, ancient clothing.
Two men stood side by side, one holding an axe and the other a greatsword, while two women stood behind them, holding staffs of different lengths, seemingly out of place in the present era.
Four sculptures stand on a circular platform surrounded by a pool of water, with beams of light of different colors shining down from the dome, creating a unique "stage" together with the rising clouds.
Under the light, not only facial expressions, but even every hair on the skin and every imperfection is vividly sculpted.
It's as if these aren't sculptures, but four real people fixed here.
The young-looking Ancestor Jue Tian turned around and stepped in front of the sculpture.
He stroked each of the sculptures with his hands and whispered to them.
"You used to say that I, your ancestor, was ruthless and cruel, that I only knew how to kill, and that I was no good."
"When we were bathing together, you said that my appearance was too bad, that I was a burden to the team, that I was not worthy of being a member of the Hero Squad, not worthy of being a hero of the kingdom, and that I should go home, open a blacksmith shop, and live an honest life."
"When we were fighting the demon together, you all rushed in faster than the last, leaving me, your ancestor, to cover the rear and steal the credit that should have been mine."
"I won't say anything, because I am an adventurer hired by the king. The king offered me a price that would tempt me, and some achievements will not affect the reward I receive from the king."
"We've been partners for ten years. Although you've used some really harsh words to insult me, back then I wished I could sew your mouths shut."
"But during that ten-year adventure, the four of you did not betray your ancestor. On the contrary, you saved your ancestor many times."
"When I was injured, you did not abandon me, but instead took good care of me."
"Under the shooting star, we made a vow together to become the best team in the world, the best partners in the world, and never betray each other for all eternity."
"To be honest, I really thought back then that we were the best team, that our achievements would be widely known in many mortal kingdoms, and that hundreds of years later, we would ascend to godhood together and become an immortal legend."
"Even later, when you were afraid of danger and unwilling to accompany me to explore the labyrinth, I did not blame you for it. I even thought that if I obtained some great opportunity, I could help you out..."
"After all, we are the best team, the guardians of the kingdom, and we should walk into the future together."
"But……"
"When I saw you all again, you had all changed; you had all betrayed me."
"We did not betray you during the most difficult times, nor when we were seriously injured and our lives were hanging by a thread. But now that I have achieved great success and become an immortal, you have taken the opposite path from me and betrayed your original vows."
"Why did you lay down your weapons? Why did you give up the life of adventurers? And why did you marry other people?"
"We are clearly a family of five, and I've always felt that we should live together forever..."
……
With a sorrowful sigh, two lines of clear tears appeared on the old face of the Heavenly Ancestor.
He gently stroked the sculpture in front of him and spoke in a reminiscing tone.
"You're right. I am ruthless and cruel, only knowing how to kill, unlike a righteous person."
"Seeing you all with the others, still smiling and greeting me, your ancestor, I finally couldn't hold back and burned those four unrelated people and those little beasts to ashes."
"Looking at the raging fire, looking at those wailing strangers, I seem to see our future—under my leadership, you can all become immortals and become members of the Celestial Court."
"What a bright future this is! What a supreme glory this is!"
"But……"
"Why are you glaring at me like that? Why are you fighting me like madmen?"
"We are clearly the best team, destined to reach the pinnacle, our name will be known throughout the world, and we will be forever remembered by the world..."
"well--"
With one sigh after another, the Ancestor Jue Tian leaned against one of the sculptures.
He leaned against the sculpture, looking up at the illusory starry sky.
A towering, purplish-black portal stood at the edge of the starry sky, with a continuous stream of dark purple energy gathering from all directions and flowing into the portal.
Looking at the purplish-black portal in the starry sky, Ancestor Juetian sighed again.
He simply raised his hand slightly, and hundreds of orbs of light appeared above the platform and around the sculpture.
"After four hundred thousand years of enduring hardship and biding my time, I have now uncovered the deeds of Ancestor Jue Tian..."
"Having endured humiliation and hardship for two hundred thousand years, this position of Immortal Lord rightfully belongs to me..."
"My entire family was wiped out, a blood feud raging for eight thousand years. I will surely slay that old thief, Jue Tian..."
Cloud-shrouded Valley, Bamboo Grove, Heavenly Peak, Hidden Spirit Mountain, Dark Light Valley, Heavenly Crossing Mountain...
Hundreds of orbs of light simultaneously illuminated hundreds of locations, revealing the traitors hidden within the Absolute Heaven Holy Sect.
Looking at these disciples from various sects, some familiar and some unfamiliar, the old ancestor Jue Tian revealed a mocking smile.
"Look at me, my sect is full of traitors. Every single one of them wants my life and wants to seize the foundation for my enlightenment."
"Throughout my life, I have been dealing with traitors. A million years have passed, and the traitors have either died or perished, but I, the ancestor, will live on forever and remain immortal."
"This has been true in the past, it will be true in the future, and it will remain true in the future."
His voice grew deeper, yet it subtly revealed absolute confidence.
Ancestor Jue Tian rose from the embrace of the statue dressed as a saintess and stroked her jade-like hair.
"Who among the heroes of the world can truly rise and fall?"
"Yun Ji, you stay here and watch carefully. This vast Nine Realms will eventually become the final piece of the puzzle for my enlightenment!"