Myth Beyond Heaven

The newly revitalized Li Shan moved with newfound grace, gliding through the oppressive darkness like a wisp of smoke. Yun Lintian trailed close behind, his body still ached from the exertion, but his spirit soared.

Jade green light glimmered from intricate carvings etched into the walls, forming a mesmerizing pattern that seemed to flow with a pulsating energy. Yun Lintian, utilizing his enhanced understanding of the Great Law of Life, instinctively felt a connection to these jade formations.

"City Lord Li," Yun Lintian spoke, "do you sense a purpose to these carvings?"

Li Shan stopped, turning his ethereal gaze towards the jade carvings. A flicker of recognition crossed his features. "It was left behind by the man and woman."

Intrigued, Yun Lintian stepped closer, tracing the intricate patterns with his finger. A surge of jade green light erupted from the carvings, swirling around his hand and traveling up his arm.

He closed his eyes, focusing on the sensation. Images flashed before his mind's eye – a vast city teeming with life, a majestic emperor radiating benevolence, and a looming darkness slowly consuming the land.

Suddenly, the visions stopped, and Yun Lintian opened his eyes. "I saw glimpses of the past," he said with a frown. "It was similar to the night of the raid I had experienced. But the visions were unclear. It didn't look like this Nine Firmament City."

Hearing this, Lin Yitong reached out to touch the carvings but felt nothing.

Li Shan frowned a deep sadness enveloping his form. "My memories remain elusive. Yet, I feel a deep connection to this place, a sense of duty unfulfilled. Perhaps as we delve deeper, some semblance of recollection will emerge."

"Well, maybe we can find something from the Yellow Emperor's remains," Yun Lintian offered.

The group continued their journey through the tower, guided by the jade green carvings.

Their trek continued for what felt like hours. The oppressive aura remained constant, broken only by the faint jade glow that seemed to pulse with an otherworldly rhythm. The carvings on the walls grew more elaborate, depicting scenes of a vibrant civilization brought low by a creeping, shadowy blight.

Yun Lintian, drawing upon his enhanced understanding of the Great Law of Life, could feel the carvings resonating with a faint life force. It was as if these were not mere decorations but remnants of a powerful warding spell meant to hold back the encroaching Great Law of Death.

He turned to Lin Yitong and asked, "Senior, are there any others you know who possess a deep understanding of the Great Law of Life?"

"So far, no," Lin Yitong raised her brow. "Aside from both of us, the only person who could mobilize the Great Law of Life to such an extent should be the inheritor of the God of Life."

Yun Lintian nodded slowly. "There is a high chance that one of the two is the inheritor of the God of Life."

The trace of the Great Law of Life within these carvings was incredibly strong. At least, the person who created them must have had a better understanding of the Great Law of Life than him.

"But," Yun Lintian frowned, "if that were the case, why would they leave City Lord Li behind? They could definitely have erased the remnant of the Great Law of Death on him."

"Indeed," Lin Yitong agreed, nodding. She turned to Li Shan. "Did you ever ask them any questions?"

"They wouldn't respond," Li Shan replied. "After they told me about a person who could break the curse, they remained silent to my inquiries and left. By the time I searched for my lord, these carvings and his remains were already here."

Yun Lintian furrowed his brow further. "There's one question that still plagues me. How did City Lord Li come back to life? Based on what I understand, your soul should have been destroyed by the Great Law of Death."

He looked at Li Shan again. "Perhaps those two were the ones who revived you. They might also have erased your memories in the process."

A heavy silence descended upon the group. The mystery deepened, offering few clues for direction. Pointless speculation seemed their only option.

Suddenly, Long Qingxuan spoke. "City Lord Li, what do you recall about this tower?"

Li Shan considered for a moment. "I remember how to access the treasury and the training room."

Long Qingxuan pressed further. "What kind of training room? Does it have any special functions?"

"It has a time acceleration function," Li Shan replied. "A thousand years inside the room is equivalent to one year outside."

Long Qingxuan's eyes met Yun Lintian's. "Don't you find that coincidental?"

Understanding dawned on Yun Lintian. His father had instructed him to come here, even telling him to take anything he desired. Now, everything he needed was within reach.

"I think those two are likely your parents," Zhang Yu said, looking at Yun Lintian.

Yun Lintian also harbored the same suspicion. At least, the man had to be his father. Otherwise, how could he have known everything? But why the secrecy? Why erase Li Shan's memories? What exactly was he trying to tell him?

"We will find out," Lin Yitong declared, beckoning Li Shan to move forward.

Putting their doubts aside for the moment, everyone followed Li Shan towards the higher floors.

Soon, they arrived in front of a room adorned with the jade carvings. Li Shan bowed deeply and spoke with reverence, "Please forgive my intrusion, my lord."

He reached out to push the door open. Instantly, a powerful surge of the Great Law of Death erupted from within.

Lin Yitong and Yun Lintian reacted swiftly, ready to take action. Before they could move, however, the jade carvings on the door blazed brightly, unleashing a powerful counterforce – the Great Law of Life.

Bang!

With a deafening bang, the two fundamental forces collided, locked in a stalemate.

Without hesitation, Yun Lintian raised his hand. A surge of emerald light erupted, clashing with the inky tendrils of death energy spilling from the chamber. The air crackled with terrifying energy as the two laws of existence wrestled for dominance.

Lin Yitong and the others were forced back. The sheer power of the confrontation threatened to overwhelm them.

The green light on the jade carvings pulsed even brighter as Yun Lintian's power came into contact with them. The death energy began to recede under the strong suppression and vanished completely after a few minutes.