Chapter 2260 - 2261: Those Bygone Days (Part 2)
Chapter 2260: Chapter 2261: Those Bygone Days (Part 2)
From the very beginning, Xue An realized his legs hung weakly, evidently having lost the ability to walk.
And it was only when the wheelchair was truly pushed that Xue An discovered Yue Shifang was frighteningly light, as if he weighed nothing at all.
Xue An raised an eyebrow; he truly couldn’t imagine what kind of frail body could lie beneath that wide robe.
After leaving the flower hall, Xue An pushed him slowly through the garden.
The flower hall wasn’t big; even at the slowest pace, Xue An could stroll through it in the time it takes to finish a cup of tea.
Yet, Yue Shifang was utterly enthusiastic, as if this brief walk was an exceptionally rare moment of relaxation.
"How much do you know about the events of that year?" Yue Shifang suddenly asked.
"I only know that the Hua Clan suffered from unjust calamity, with the Heavenly Divine and unseen forces striking simultaneously, leaving the clan nearly annihilated!"
Listening to Xue An’s somber tone, Yue Shifang sighed, "Indeed, that was a fiercely brutal battle!"
"Afterward, I began investigating and eventually caught everyone in the Multiverse who had a hand in harming the Hua Clan, whether they were Deities or demons. Yet, only then did I realize the mastermind pointed to the Sky Beyond the Skies... "
"That’s when evil invaded the Multiverse, right?"
Xue An remained silent.
Yue Shifang chuckled and changed the topic, "Do you know why I left the martial repository in the Multiverse?"
"I don’t know!"
"You must have seen the beacon mound in the repository, right?"
"Yes!"
"Those were the warrior heroes of the Hua Clan who died in battle!"
Xue An’s step slightly trembled, then he softly said, "I know."
Seeming to recall something, admiration appeared in Yue Shifang’s eyes, "The Hua Clan’s resolve... was truly unyielding!"
"Facing overwhelming foes of crushing strength, they chose to fight to the last rather than surrender! Such courage moves even Deities and demons!"
"Such individuals, even if merely mortal, are respected heroes. That’s why I had them placed in the repository, to prevent their spirits from dissipating!"
As Yue Shifang spoke, Xue An’s hand gradually tightened, and a faint glow of red appeared in his eyes. Yet, when Yue Shifang finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then composed himself and said,
"Thank you!"
This expression of gratitude was heartfelt and sincere.
"Haha, there’s no need to thank me. It was simply the right thing to do."
"Now, I have another question."
"Speak!"
"You said the hidden existence isn’t something I can approach right now. So, I want to know, during that great calamity, where did the Hua Clan Deities go?"
Yue Shifang was slightly taken aback, "Like who, for instance?"
"Like Gong Gong, Zhu Rong, and other ancient beings, as well as... the later Deities!" Xue An asked in a deep voice.
Yue Shifang suddenly had a realization and chuckled, "No wonder you’re asking. You’ve received Zhu Rong’s Fire Seed inheritance, haven’t you? Does that mean you’ve seen Mount Bu Zhou?"
"Yes!"
"How did it feel?"
"Chilled all over, and my scalp tingled!" Xue An replied truthfully.
Yue Shifang laughed heartily, "Indeed, those descriptions are spot on; truly remarkable!"
Xue An said nothing, merely waiting in silence, knowing Yue Shifang would explain.
Indeed.
After his laughter subsided, Yue Shifang finally calmed down and smiled as he asked, "Are you wondering why beings solely from Earth’s Hua Clan mythology are appearing in the Sky Beyond the Skies?"
Xue An nodded, "I am!"
"Haha." Yue Shifang shook his head and chuckled, "It seems you still haven’t grasped the essence of the matter!"
While speaking, Yue Shifang reached out to gently touch a flower beside the wheelchair, "Are you aware of the ancient Bai Family?"
"Of course!"
"Do you have any doubts?"
"I do!"
"Let’s hear them!"
Xue An didn’t explain, he simply stated four words, "Zhuzi Bai Family!"
"Exactly!" Yue Shifang clapped his hands in appreciation, "The Zhuzi Bai Family indeed!"
A glimmer appeared in Xue An’s eyes, and the confusion on his face deepened.
At this moment, Yue Shifang suddenly sighed, "What do you think history is?"
"What is history?"
"Correct! What do you believe it is?"
Though he didn’t understand why Yue Shifang was asking this, Xue An pondered briefly before slowly responding, "History is the trace of those who came before!"
Unexpectedly, Yue Shifang shook his head, "Wrong! History is an illusion."
This statement was groundbreaking.
Xue An blurted out, "An illusion?"
"To be precise, history is the anthem written by the victors," Yue Shifang stated softly.
A flash of insight struck Xue An, then his entire being froze as if struck by a bolt of lightning.
Mount Bu Zhou, Gong Gong, Zhu Rong, the Bing Family, Yin and Yang Clan, Fa Family, Spring and Autumn, Warring States...
Countless images overlapped, with a faint thread running through them all.
"What did you realize?" Yue Shifang looked at Xue An, full of expectation.
Xue An shook his head gravely, "It’s just a vague impression, but I can’t be certain yet!"
"Haha! It’s impressive that you can discern a hint from the void of history. Next, you can slowly ponder it, but remember my words: sometimes knowing things too early can be harmful!"
"Thank you!"
This was the second time Xue An expressed gratitude, and each time was more heartfelt.
Yue Shifang accepted it calmly and then looked at Xue An with interest.
"Next, I’ll tell you the answer to your initial question!"
"Those Hua Clan Deities indeed disappeared, but the only thing I can reveal to you is that the great calamity of the Hua Clan wasn’t merely a small ripple in your part of the world but a massive storm that affected the entire Sky Beyond the Skies, even involving supreme beings!"
"All Deities were swept away, including those of the Hua Clan!"
These words shocked Xue An, for it was his first glimpse into the scenes behind the curtain. Though only a faint sliver of light, the facts revealed were enough to cause shivers.
"A storm affecting everyone, even supreme beings couldn’t escape it...," Xue An muttered to himself, his expression fluctuating.
Suddenly.
He looked up at Yue Shifang and asked hoarsely, "So where are they now?"
Yue Shifang shook his head, "I don’t know!"
"In fact, the entire Sky Beyond the Skies likely knows nothing about where they went, as countless people have attempted to find them over the years, yet not even a hint of a clue has been found!"
"It’s as if... they evaporated from existence!"
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