Chapter 2842 - 90: Glorious Name_2

In the span of a breath, a hundred years were opened.

At the site of their battle, time distortions and cause-and-effect whirlpools occurred, preventing thousands of troops and horses from advancing, and the Heavenly Demon couldn’t intervene.

The history books don’t record it, but there’s always been a saying that Emperor Yuan Xi, at that time, was not killed despite being wounded, because he received timely support from an unparalleled mighty figure of our demon clan."

On Shujia Lan’s bald head, a black lotus gleamed: "You mean..."

Zhu Lanruo said, "The identity of that unparalleled mighty figure has never been established. But I strongly suspect it was Yu Zhen Ancestor."

"It’s not impossible, but it’s somewhat far-fetched." Mage Yang Yu said, "The invasion of the present world was an all-out clan war, with countless of our clan’s strong figures taking action. It didn’t have to be Yu Zhen Ancestor. Whether such a mighty figure exists is even debatable. Emperor Yuan Xi was not fundamentally harmed back then, and within less than a hundred years, he fought a peak battle again. I’m more inclined to believe that it was he who single-handedly repelled Master Daoist Yizhen at that time. Moreover, when Yu Zhen Ancestor went to the Chaos Sea back then, it was clear he hadn’t transcended."

This time, Shujia Lan uncharacteristically did not dispute: "Bald Yang speaks rightly, there are too many such unverified historical accounts; they are empty words and cannot be relied upon."

As for Yu Zhen and Emperor Yuan Xi being political rivals, vying for life and death for a time, and then relinquishing all foundations to travel far to the Chaos Sea, akin to self-exile. There’s no reason why he would voluntarily return to aid an enemy... they’re not mentioning it.

Because with the magnanimity of Yu Zhen Ancestor, he would certainly save a former political enemy in a race war.

"I agree with Miss Lanruo’s speculation." Lu Qilang, stroking the bronze cauldron, said, "Yu Zhen Ancestor’s calm return, coming and going around the Chaos Sea, is it not proof of transcendence?"

"Even Heavenly Demons could achieve this." Mage Yang Yu said, "Our cult’s Peng Er Lai Bodhisattva once accomplished the feat of traveling alone to and from the Chaos Sea."

Lu Qilang said, "For Peng Er Lai Bodhisattva, this is a feat. But for Yu Zhen Ancestor, he came and went quietly, without stirring any ripples. Isn’t the difference obvious?"

These geniuses of the demon clan were discussing historical secrets here, discussing them earnestly.

In the Mirror World, Jiang Wang was baffled listening.

Who was Master Daoist Yizhen?

Having stayed in the Monster Realm for so long, he certainly knew how great a presence Emperor Yuan Xi of the demon clan was.

And this Master Daoist Yizhen was someone who single-handedly infiltrated the demon clan’s camp, almost assassinated Emperor Yuan Xi, and successfully curbed the demon clan’s attack; he must have been a legendary figure of the human race!

No matter how little I’ve read, I’ve gone through several baskets of history books, why is this name so unfamiliar to me?

Some history was erased by the human race, but the demon clan wouldn’t erase for them. Conversely, the evil deeds of the demon clan in ancient times are mountains of blood for humans, yet not a word of it in the "Ancient Scripture".

During this time of struggling to survive in the Monster Realm, Jiang Wang indeed cross-referenced and reviewed a lot of historical memories. Understanding history involves listening to all sides, not necessarily believing whoever writes the most. The truth objectively exists but doesn’t necessarily remain. So-called historical truth often remains confined to a single perspective.

The words of the predecessor Sima Heng at the beginning of "History of Chiseling the Sea" were, "The dullard gains self-knowledge only by observing history. Without a boat, he carves the sea with a blade."

It really captures the awe of history.

The first time Jiang Wang read it, he was filled with reverence. But only after experiencing more could he slightly understand where that heartfelt awe came from.

No matter how high you stand, you must look up at the stars. And even when stepping into the Star River, you must recall history.

For now, he could only suppress his doubts.

The name of this Master Daoist Yizhen, if he could return to the present world, he would have the opportunity to explore it.

At this point, Zhu Lanruo said again: "The reason I suspect Yu Zhen Ancestor intervened that time is not just from one thing."

"After that assassination attempt, Emperor Yuan Xi frequently expressed ideas about abdicating and allowing a worthy successor, in both public occasions and private memorials. But looking around the demon realm at the time, who was worthy of the word ’worthy’ from Emperor Yuan Xi?"

"In his later years, Emperor Yuan Xi spoke of three acts of pride in his life. The second was competing with Yu Zhen Ancestor. Emperor Yuan Xi was already an existence above the absolute summit; if Yu Zhen Ancestor hadn’t achieved success, why would he keep it in his thoughts?"

Mage Yang Yu was already convinced.

Of course, there could be many rebuttals.

For instance, the contest over the demon emperor’s throne was the key, equally-matched battle of Emperor Yuan Xi’s life, naturally making it unforgettable for him. That doesn’t prove anything.

But from the gap left in history, to the ruined Heaven Demon Dharma Altar before them, to the bronze cauldron suspected to be transformed from Yu Zhen Ancestor’s flesh body.

Indeed, there’s no more reasonable or fitting historical picture to fill in these gaps than what Zhu Lanruo proposed.

Ultimately, he just said: "Truly so!"

Shujia Lan added: "And what a glorious name!"

All the demons were immersed in that segment of history, moved by Yu Zhen Ancestor’s greatness and awed by the human race’s strength—the Master Daoist Yizhen, who single-handedly infiltrated the camp to assassinate the emperor, what kind of terrifying existence was he?

Was he like Emperor Yuan Xi, already having faded from the stage, or does he still live, growing stronger across time?

The masked Peaceful Ghost Messenger remained remarkably composed, not a tremor in his plump body.

Taiping Taoist had divided his thoughts into billions, and even one thread was enough to support his contention in Shenxiao. What kind of unbelievable power was that?

The human race has Master Daoist Yizhen, the demon clan has Taiping Taoist, and they haven’t lost out!

At this moment, a quiet voice emerged.

"If what Miss Lanruo says is the true historical fact... I myself also accept this deduction."

The demons turned around to see She Guyu standing at the edge of the platform.

This was probably her first time speaking voluntarily since all the demons gathered, thereby moving herself out of a ’neglected’ state.

Sinister red marks inched up her neck.

Purple-haired beauty swaying captivatingly before the sea of clouds.

"Then the question arises."

She slowly asked, "If Yu Zhen Ancestor had transcended and achieved above the absolute summit, why would he elevate himself as a Heaven Demon Dharma Altar in this Shenxiao World?"

"Moreover... did he willingly offer himself, or was he buried by someone?"

"And who destroyed this Heaven Demon Dharma Altar?"

These three questions were increasingly difficult to answer. Each more unanswered question caused chills to strike the thoughtful demons.

Indeed. If Yu Zhen Ancestor achieved the summit and even saved Emperor Yuan Xi upon returning from the Chaos Sea, why is there a Heaven Demon Dharma Altar here?

How could such a great existence above the summit die so silently, without confirmation of his transcendence?

This is too irrational, completely inexplicable.

The suppositions of Zhu Lanruo, could they really not be the true historical facts?

Standing on the broken steps of the Heaven Demon Dharma Altar, Zhu Lanruo looked back at She Guyu.

One was like a secluded orchid, the other like a beautiful moon, two forms of beauty echoing each other.

Zhu Lanruo slowly said, "The questions that Red Moon King asked are also those I am concerned about. I can’t provide answers now, but I think the answers should lie within this Shenxiao World."

The two beautiful demon women gazed at each other, one leaning on the sea of clouds, the other on the altar, truly an exquisite scene.

The admiring Lu Qilang suddenly turned his head, staring at the spark within the bronze cauldron.

An indistinguishable voice between genders sounded.

Echoed through time and space.

With confusion, bewilderment—

"Deity?"

This question has persisted for millennia!

In this world, what is called a "Deity"!?

With the emergence of this voice, a gigantic, three-headed, six-armed deity statue rose from the sea of clouds behind She Guyu!

This is not unique.

Soon came a second, third, fourth...

There are those holding dharma wheels, those with blue faces and red eyes, those clad in vestment robes, those bare-chested...

The demon clan’s divine way is flourishing; the demons are not unfamiliar with deities.

The God Enthronement Platform of the Ancient Imperial City itself continuously creates deities, with many demon clans specifically cultivating divine ways. Those registered and recognized by the Ancient Imperial City are considered true deities, claiming "registering two hundred thousand miles, thirty-three thousand deities."

Additionally, throughout the regions, small cults of the divine way emerge endlessly. The unrecognized evil gods far exceed the true gods.

In Mo Yun City alone, those so-called cults rise and fall continually. Pig Dali, as a Peaceful Ghost Messenger, slays gods and extinguishes ghosts every night, unable to ever kill them all.

Yet when has such a sight been seen, when has there been such a magnificent view?

What the demons saw at this moment was—

Divine radiance illuminating, flowing around the divine mountain.

Constantly emerging in the view were clay sculptures, golden bodies, and... deities!

In the sea of clouds, deity sculptures floated and sank!