Chapter 898: Thirty Turbulent Years in a Chaotic World! (Double-Length)

Even in ancient times, those who possessed such space traversal abilities were not few in number.

“This time it’s taken a bit longer…” Song Changming murmured.

The journey from Yun Province to the northern part of the Nine Netherworld suddenly became longer, with not only more time spent in transit but also more energy consumed from the Copper Mirror Fragment.

Overall, however, the space-traveling ability between the two locations remains quite convenient.

During the experience, perhaps due to having a space element affinity, or possibly from having traversed the Celestial Ruins Secret Realm before, Song Changming felt no discomfort.

Moreover, using the Copper Mirror for space travel consumes a lot of Spiritual Power, but for Song Changming, who possesses the Witch God Soul, such consumption is negligible.

“Do you recognize this object?” Song Changming thought for a moment and let the Undead Corpse Ancestor examine the fully assembled Copper Mirror in his hand.

The Copper Mirror could be an Ancient Secret Treasure, possibly even a product of the Ancient Era. He speculated that Yuan San, also from the Ancient Era, might know the origin of this Copper Mirror.

Unfortunately, after looking at it repeatedly, Yuan San shook his head and said, “Indeed, there were some mirror treasures in ancient times, but I have never heard of this item.”

“I see…” Song Changming was merely asking on a trial basis, and since he didn’t get any answers, he didn’t dwell on it.

Before returning the Copper Mirror, Yuan San looked at the cracks on its surface and added, “If a treasure like this could be repaired, it might contain information that would reveal its origin to you.”

“How can it be repaired?” Song Changming asked.

Naturally, he also wanted to repair the mirror, even going to the Land of Three Thousand Spirit Mountains to seek the expertise of several Artifact Masters in major sects.

Regrettably, no one could repair such an Ancient Secret Treasure, so he could only temporarily give up the idea of restoration.

Yuan San watched the Copper Mirror for a moment, then confidently said, “All the missing parts of this mirror have been collected by the owner. No need to do anything else; with time, it will repair itself completely.”

Upon hearing this, Song Changming felt assured.

“That is excellent!”

A small fragment of the Copper Mirror already possesses such space traversal effects; Song Changming was very curious about what wondrous power a complete Copper Mirror might have.

If it’s truly as Yuan San said, Song Changming would simply wait and see.

Before returning, suddenly inspired, Song Changming stood before the Light Gate and turned his head to ask another question.

“You previously mentioned being sealed in a deep icy underground where the seal is unbreakable, and conventional methods can’t enter. Now, can this Copper Mirror bring you out?”

Hearing this, Yuan San’s eyes flickered, but he still shook his head and said, “The seal restricts not only my physical body but also the entire space. Ordinary space traversal treasures are useless before this seal. If the master has the intent, wait for the Treasure Mirror to fully recover, and then let the subordinate have a look…”

In other words, the current Copper Mirror Fragment cannot help him.

“I understand.” After understanding the situation, Song Changming nodded, stepped into the Light Gate, and left.

Soon, he used the Copper Mirror Fragment to return to the Song Mansion.

“This is just like Anywhere Door…” Song Changming couldn’t help but chuckle.

Such free travel indeed makes the world feel significantly smaller.

“Qingqing, thanks to you, this item is now complete.” Song Changming held the Copper Mirror and smiled at Su Qingqing.

“I’m glad I could help you, my lord.” Su Qingqing beamed.

Song Changming then turned his gaze to the Xuwei Demon beside him.

“Spare me, spare me…”

This Xuwei Demon was rather cowardly and immediately pleaded for mercy when Song Changming looked over.

“Do you seek to live?”

“Yes, yes, as long as you spare my life, I promise to serve you with absolute loyalty…” The Xuwei Demon, sensing a chance for survival, stammered out its loyalty.

Song Changming, uninterested in listening further, directly imprinted a God-Binding Seal on its Divine Soul.

The reason for keeping this Xuwei Demon was naturally its demonic lineage’s space affinity.

Aside from Song Changming himself, only this Xuwei Demon could currently operate the Copper Mirror Fragment and travel between the two locations.

It’s a backup measure that might prove useful someday.

As for its loyalty, he wasn’t concerned; a single God-Binding Seal was enough to ensure the Xuwei Demon wouldn’t dare have any malicious thoughts.

Afterward, Song Changming settled down, continuing his usual cultivation and consolidation.

Grandmaster Qi Refining, Body Refinement in the Witch Path, advancements in Sword Tao, and so on…

In addition, the development of Talisman Tao, Alchemy, Artifact Casting, and even the enhancement of his traits, all required him to bide his time and slowly hone them.

In the past two years, first the Celestial Ruins Realm, then Thunderstruck Mountain, along with successive high-praise annual reward gains for two years, these successive opportunities rapidly boosted his strength.

This, without a doubt, was a blessing, but it also meant many of his gains were only superficially grasped, with some insights staying as shallow ideas, needing time for further research, development, and refinement.

Song Changming wasn’t in a rush as he left everything to time.

…

Thus.

Days and nights passed, seasons changed.

In the blink of an eye, thirty years went by.

It would be untrue to say nothing happened during these long thirty years.

Naturally, natural disasters, man-made calamities, and demon beast invasions occurred frequently.

For the Human Race, these thirty years could be described as turbulent and unstable, far from a peaceful era.

On the battleground of Lei Province, the struggle and slaughter between the Demon Race and the Human Race continued for thirty years, with no clear outcome.

During that time, humanity gathered the forces of the Three States, at one point capturing the territory of the Three Realms of Lei Province.

By the twenty-fifth year, the three armies gathered in the Northern Territory of Lei Province, planning to obliterate the demons and reclaim all of Lei Province in one fell swoop!

Even though the Thunder Wheel Tiger Race was incredibly powerful, with the advantage of fighting on their home ground in the Northern Territory, they still couldn’t withstand the unified Human Race army.

It’s worth knowing that this army was teeming with talent, with powerhouses as numerous as clouds, and Martial Arts Grandmasters as common as stars!

Even those secluded major sects sent martial experts, Grandmaster powerhouses into the army, contributing their sect’s strength.

Unfortunately, the Human Race ultimately couldn’t capture Lei Province in one go.

This was because the Demon Races from other states completed their assembly in that decisive battle, coming to support the Lei Province Demon Race.

Thousands of demon troops arrived, with countless Great Demons congregating, unable to be tallied!

Plus, the strength of the eleven Thunder Wheel Tiger Kings appeared simultaneously, resisting the Human Race army’s onslaught.

What should have been a battle for humanity to establish dominance in Lei Province was turned back by the Demon Race.

The saying goes, “Gain the momentum in the first attack, lose steam in the second, and exhaust in the third.”

After that unparalleled battle, humanity lost the strength to capture Lei Province.

Ultimately, the layout of Lei Province evolved into two camps, with the Human and Demon Races controlling the south and north halves, quieting the conflicts.

Of course, the Human Race would be dissatisfied with such an outcome.

But they had no choice, for the Human Race had strong individuals, yet the Demon Races united more Great Demons and Demon Kings!

Reflecting on this retreat, numerous factors contributed, but one major one was the prolonged war.

Humanity’s initial inability to sweep through Lei Province like a thunderbolt essentially planted a hidden danger.

This gave the Demon Races from other states sufficient time to come to a consensus, making humanity’s defeat inevitable.

The Ten Thousand Races of the Demon Realm have differing intentions and often conflicts, making any sort of alliance difficult to achieve.

This explains why the reinforcement of Lei Province’s Demon Race took over twenty years, assembling only when it looked like Lei Province would be overtaken by Humans.

For humans, this undoubtedly historic battle ended with a whimper, failing to fulfill its ultimate goal.

However, it wasn’t without gains.

At least half of Lei Province was completely under human control, waiting to rejuvenate and seize the opportunity to reclaim the remaining half of Lei Province at any time!

In Yun Province, on the vast Sea of Spiritual Energy, the Spiritual Mist surges, occasionally revealing mystical sea beasts breaking the surface, diving into the dense mist to play and frolic, and moments later, re-emerging into another section of the sea.

Waves rise hundreds of feet high, pushing the Spiritual Qi into the coastline and over the island at sea, toward the Cloud Emperor City built upon it!