I Am the Fated Villain

Chapter 1561: Blast open the door, an unknown thing corroded by darkness

This ancestral hall was built deep within the Jing Clan, characterized by its extreme simplicity. Numerous ever-burning lamps lined the corridor, casting a warm glow all the way to its innermost depths.

As the members of the Jing clan proceeded inward, they finally came upon the soul lamp belonging to their distant ancestor. It was as large as a face, quietly suspended in the void, with Dao runes lingering around it. The lamp resembled an undulating cluster of a nebula, not only shining brightly but also exuding a formidable aura.

“The distant ancestor has been missing for countless years. He entered the Land of Eternal Life long ago and never emerged again. His soul lamp has persisted since that era. Among the ancestors who entered later, some have already passed away, while others, like the distant ancestor, have soul lamps that fluctuate but never extinguish, leaving their state of life and death uncertain,” the elders of the Jing clan explained with a sense of helplessness.

Had none of these ancestors entered the Land of Eternal Life, the Jing Clan’s background would undoubtedly rival that of the powerful forces within the current Xi Yuan civilization. This reality left them feeling both regretful and helpless.

When they reached a certain level of cultivation, the members of the Jing clan had to go to the Land of Eternal Life, or they would find themselves in a state of insolvency, ultimately dying of old age within it. This was the inevitable fate for all clansmen of the Jing clan.

Of course, in discussing this matter, they selectively concealed some secrets, refraining from sharing everything with those in Yu Xian Palace.

The elders of Yu Xian Palace looked extremely shocked; no one had previously known that the Jing clan harbored such a secret.

“Fellow Daoist, don’t worry. If we succeed in rescuing the trapped Patriarch, we will certainly find a way to help you escape this fate and gain your freedom,” several elders declared solemnly, expressing their commitment one after another. They were astute enough to realize that there must be underlying reasons for the Jing clan’s willingness to agree to their request so readily.

Upon hearing this, the elder of the Jing clan finally smiled. “In that case, I will trouble all of you from Yu Xian Palace.” One of them cupped his hands and continued, “The Land of Eternal Life is not located within the clan’s territory but in another place. It is protected by layers of restrictions and array patterns, making it nearly invisible most of the time. To glimpse its portals, we need to harness celestial phenomena at noon each day.”

The elders of Yu Xian Palace nodded in understanding, committing these details to memory.

With their current strength, it was unlikely that they could rescue the trapped ancestors. This matter needed to be discussed with the other elders of Yu Xian Palace, particularly with the young ancestor, Ling Yuxian. At this moment, she was probably still waiting in the Shengyang Ancient Domain for news from there.

Afterward, several elders of Yu Xian Palace decided to leave and return to their palace.

In the ancestral hall, the soul lamps that had been quietly floating in the void suddenly trembled as if stimulated by something, resembling dead leaves battered by a powerful wave, ready to be swept away by an invisible force at any moment.

“What happened?”

The members of the Jing clan witnessed this scene, and their expressions changed drastically. The gazes of the most senior elders became even more incredulous and filled with shock.

“What is going on? Why are the ancestors and their soul lamps vibrating so suddenly? Could something be amiss with the Land of Eternal Life?”

“No, it seems that outsiders are trying to approach the Land of Eternal Life, attempting to open it. This intrusion is likely causing a disturbance to the ancestors inside, and they are sending us a signal,” one elder replied, his face grim.

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of the several elders in Yu Xian Palace also changed. At this moment, who would dare to attack the Jing clan’s Land of Eternal Life?

Moreover, this was a secret known only to a small part of the Jing clan. Even the elders of Yu Xian Palace had just learned about it.

“How could this happen at such a critical moment? The soul lamps of the ancestors have dimmed even further,” everyone in the Jing clan exclaimed, their eyes fixed on the flickering soul lamps. The condition of many soul lamps appeared to worsen, as if they would extinguish at any moment.

“The existence of the Land of Eternal Life—could it be that other forces have discovered it? The ancestors left behind warnings that an unknown entity, corroded by darkness, is sealed within. If that knowledge has reached other forces, it would inevitably attract monstrous conflict and chaos,” the elder of the Jing clan who had spoken earlier said, his expression grave.

At this point, they could no longer afford to hesitate. They rushed out of the ancestral hall, gathering all the core clan members to head towards the Land of Eternal Life.

The elders of Yu Xian Palace, realizing the urgency of the situation, followed closely behind. They too were deeply shocked. They had no idea who was assaulting the portal to the Land of Eternal Life, causing the soul lamps of the Jing clan’s ancestors to tremble in response.

Could it be that other forces were also paying attention to this matter besides Yu Xian Palace? What did the elder of the Jing clan mean when he spoke of an ominous entity sealed within the Land of Eternal Life?

At the same time, outside the land of the Jing clan, a towering pillar of light shot up from the Shengyang Ancient Domain, resembling a divine radiance that pierced the heavens and the earth. It was vast and imposing, exuding an awe-inspiring aura that seemed to bridge the gap between the celestial and the terrestrial.

This divine light connected the heavens and the earth, reaching skyward from the star field as if attempting to penetrate the brilliant sun that hung high in the cosmos. Countless cultivators and creatures felt their hearts tremble under this overwhelming presence, many falling to their knees in shock.

It felt as if the world itself was on the brink of annihilation; the sun in the sky appeared as though it would be pierced through, an event that manifested over time but evaporated in an instant. All laws and orders were obliterated, reduced to mere fragments in that moment.

In the depths of the star field, fiery runes ignited on ancient warships, as if they were aligning with the Dao. An ancient figure, resembling a god with sleeves billowing, unleashed his full strength. Dao runes, as large as stars, manifested between heaven and earth, crushing chaos, shattering the universe, and shining brilliantly.

Surrounding him, a supreme aura radiated, and fragments of time lingered as though he had stepped into the long river of time itself.

These beings were all at the Dao realm, each possessing immense power. A single individual among them could establish a Daoist temple and attract hundreds of millions of disciples. Now, united in purpose, they had the capability to annihilate any enemy in the world.

The brilliant light reflected across the heavens, startling Dao realm existences in other major universes and worlds, causing them to turn their gazes in shock toward this direction. Many began to suspect that this was the prelude to a decisive battle between the Demon Court and Xian Chu; after all, how could there be so many Dao realm beings fighting simultaneously?

However, this clash was not occurring within the territories of the Demon Court or Xian Chu but rather within the domain of Yuxian Palace.