eculation, Xia Zhongtian raised his hand and cupped his fist in a gesture of respect towards everyone, smiling as he said: "Everyone, I originally planned to keep things under wraps, but it seems your...The pale-faced man frowned even deeper, and asked in confusion, "What is that"

The mist behind Jiang Yun, especially the man within the mist, was clearly not human.

But if it were cultivators, their divine senses would be completely unable to detect each other's presence; they could only see each other with their eyes.

The scarred man said in a low voice, "I don't know."

"Junior brother, I've told you more than once, each domain has its own special features."

Therefore, one should never be careless or underestimate any domain.

"Whatever it is, we'll wait and see."

"Don't end up losing your focus and your life here instead of gaining enlightenment."

Although the younger brother still didn't take his elder brother's words to heart, he truly didn't know who that man in the mist was, nor did he know why the other party appeared at this time and for what purpose. So he could only continue to wait.

A man in the mist stood behind Gingercloud, a flicker of hesitation on his face. He stared fixedly at Gingercloud, as if he had become a statue, unmoving.

Jiang Yun remained seated cross-legged with his eyes closed, seemingly unaware that a man had appeared behind him, observing him.

Thus, after half an hour had passed, the hesitation on the misty man's face finally transformed into determination.

The next moment, he took a shallow breath, and the mist surrounding him suddenly surged, completely enveloping the ginger cloud ahead.

Because his body was illusory, his movements were also silent and soundless.

After enveloping Ji Yun, the mist immediately extended countless tentacles toward his seven orifices and pores, swarming them.

Just then, amidst the swirling mist, Jiang Yun, who had always kept his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. A cold light flashed in his eyes as he said, "You've finally arrived, Gu Zhi Nian!"

Naturally, this man shrouded in mist was the ancient thought that had fled after hearing Gu Bulao's voice before. Although Jiang Yun unleashed countless seals to pursue him, his opponent was also powerful, so he had long since disappeared.

But now, he has turned back and even wants to ambush Jiang Yun.

If it were someone else, they might have been successfully ambushed by him.

But the mark left by his master on Ginger Yun's brow trembled slightly when Gu Zhi Nian approached him, like a reminder to Ginger Yun, thus letting him know of the other's arrival.

Even Ginger Cloud thought about why the other party, who could have escaped, would come back.

Parasitic upon themselves! Ancient thoughts, similar to souls, their way of survival is to choose the bodies of other beings as hosts and parasitize within them.

However, not just any creature is suitable for them to parasitize.

>Most creatures are utterly unable to withstand the parasitic influence of ancient thoughts.

The consequence of being parasitized is that their soul will be scattered and they will cease to exist, both physically and spiritually.

Just like the ancient clans in the lower realms and Ji Kongfan's son, Ji Wang, they were once parasitized by the Ancient Remembrance.

The most suitable host for ancient thoughts is the ancient people, the descendants of the ancients! This ancient thought has always been parasitic in the body of the ancient Yin before.

When Jiang Yun just branded Gu Yin as his slave, he also took a look at Gu Yin's soul.

Although still relatively intact, there are some injuries, indicating that Gu Yin was apparently not a suitable host for the ancient thought.

While Jiang Yun, though not a descendant or subject of the ancient times, possessed not only the power of ancient demons and monsters but also the mark left by the Ancient Immortal.

Especially that mark, it can even absorb ancient calamities with ease, making the ancient one invulnerable. This alone shows how much temptation it holds for the ancient one.

Therefore, the purpose of this ancient thought returning is to parasitize on Ginger Cloud's body and obtain the power of that mark.

Since Gingercloud detected Guzhi's thoughts, and guessed his purpose, he naturally had been prepared long ago.

Even, he was deliberately waiting for Gu Zhi Nian to parasite himself.

Because during the parasitic process, it should be when the ancient one's defenses are weakest and the best opportunity to seize him! Otherwise, if he runs away again, then Ginger Cloud will still not know where to find him.

At this very moment, a considerable amount of mist had entered Jiang Yun's body. This made Jiang Yun certain that the other party couldn't have escaped in an instant, and only then did he open his eyes.

As Jiang Yun spoke, his guardian spirit appeared behind him, enveloping him and the ancient memory together.

Then, flames blazed up all over Jiang Yun's body and inside his body, as well as around the edges of his soul.

The fire on his body is the fire imbued with the grandeur of an emperor.

The fire within his body was Ginger Cloud's life essence, imbued with the souls of the Nine Clans and their sacred artifact, the Unbound Soulfire. Ginger Cloud didn't know much about the Ancient Thoughts or how to kill them, so he could only use this method, hoping to burn them into nothingness.

It has to be said, Jiang Yun's method was the right choice! Part of it has already parasitized Jiang Yun's body, preventing Gu Zhi Nian from breaking free.

As the flames engulfed him, he let out a heart-wrenching scream that echoed through the dark and silent void, piercing the stillness with its agony.

Jiang Yunmian remained expressionless, completely ignoring the other's shouts. He only kept urging the flames hotter, wanting to burn the opponent into nothingness as quickly as possible.

Actually, if there were other ways to subdue the ancient thoughts and use them for himself, Ginger Cloud wouldn't want to kill the other party.

After all, the ancients' thoughts also had their own merits.

If an ancient thought could be freely parasitic upon others in the domain war, it would have tremendous implications.

This is also why Ginger Cloud hopes to bring Fu Yi and them into the Zhutian Gathering Domain.

Since there was no way to subdue it, Jiang Yun could only choose to exterminate it. It was better than letting the other party find another opportunity to frame him later! Under the burning of the double flames, Gu Zhi Nian's screams became even more intense.

And the mist he transformed into, was dissipating at a speed visible to the naked eye.

As he watched half of his body disappear, the screams from his mouth suddenly transformed into a roar: "Traitor, do you want to betray your master and destroy your ancestors!"

Hearing this, especially the tone of voice, Jiang Yun's body shuddered violently.

"Gǔ zhī niàn jì xù hòu dào: "Jiāng yún, wǒ shì nǐ shī fù, nǐ jìng rán dàng duì nǐ shī fù chēn shou, yào shā le nǐ shī fù, zuò chū rú cǐ dà yì bù dào zhī shì!" The above Chinese text translates to:

Gu zhi Nian continued to roar: "Jiang Yun, I am your master, you dare attack your master, want to kill your master, to do such a rebellious thing!"

Jiang Yun's eyes narrowed, a gleam of cold light shot out, and he said coldly: "Even if you impersonate someone, you should find someone else to impersonate!"

"To dare impersonate my master, you're courting death!"

"Buzz!"

As Jiang Yun's words fell, the mist outside his body suddenly vibrated rapidly, condensing into the face of a child.

"To his astonishment, it was Gu Bulao! Gu Bulao's eyes were wide open, staring fixedly at Jiang Yun, and he said in a cold voice, "Disciple, I am your master. How dare you say I am an impostor!"

"I was once a venerated figure of antiquity!"

Back then, we were pursued by a group of emperors from the Suffering Domain and fled to the Four Realms Sanctuary.

"For the sake of saving my ancient descendants, I am willing to sacrifice my physical body, sealing off the four realms and hiding them. A wisp of my soul flew to the heavens and gathered in the domain, reborn in a new life, and embarking on another journey to find the path to transcendence beyond suffering!"

As a result, I was reborn as Gu Bulao. To increase our chances of success and to leave hope for a resurgence after failure, Gu Bulao severed one thought and dedicated himself to educating the creatures of the Jidu realm, hoping to create another generation of Gu children.

"That thought, that was me!"

"I too am ancient and ageless, your master, revered by all in antiquity!"

Listening to Gu Bulao's words, and looking at his master's face.

Although Ginger Cloud really wanted to believe the other person was lying, that they were just trying to survive and pretending to be their master to fool her.

But, on the other side, he truly felt his master's aura! This aura was something that couldn't be imitated! More importantly, everything the other person said were his master's past experiences! Those experiences, if he hadn't met Gusān, he would never have known about.

But the other party was able to say it accurately! Jiang Yun stared fixedly at the face before him, murmuring, "You... are really my... master"ven thought that if Jiang Yun could be with Tie Ruonan, he would give the entire Universe Auction House to Tie Ruonan to manage.Now, everything is impossible!With a sigh of resignation, Jiang Qiuge re...