Eternal life begins with saving my clan-Chapter 445: More Secrets - Thing are getting more Complicated.

"Who are you? I just killed your spectral," Su Yen asked, his sharp gaze locked onto the woman on the throne.

A strong tension filled the air as the two silently assessed each other.

"What do you think of the murals?" the woman asked, her voice calm and sweet, yet carrying an undeniable weight of authority.

"Why should I tell you what I think about the murals?" Su Yen's expression darkened, and a powerful sword intent erupted from his body.

His sword gleamed under the dim light, ready to unleash its wrath at the slightest provocation.

"Tell me who you are, or you can forget about this conversation."

The woman's lips curled into a knowing smile. "You're quite a peculiar human. Fine, I'll tell you who I am."

She leaned back against the throne, her red robe flowing like liquid fire around her.

"I am a princess, and this is my tomb. Don't ask me any more than that because I won't answer. Now, let's move on to what truly matters."

"So, who did I just kill outside?"

"When you listen to my story, you will understand. My time is too short for meaningless interrogation."

Su Yen studied her for a moment, then retracted his sword intent and folded his arms across his chest.

"Fine," he said. "I'm listening."

The woman's gaze flickered with satisfaction. "What do you think of the murals?" she asked again.

"They're… powerful," Su Yen admitted, struggling to find the right word.

She nodded. "Human, your understanding is too shallow. Those beings you saw—those are Supreme Beings. Their mere existence is beyond any mortal realm."

She gestured toward the murals. "To destroy this world, all it would take is the flick of their fingers. Calling them 'powerful' is an understatement. They are incomprehensible."

Su Yen felt a chill run down his spine. He had felt the might of those depicted in the murals, but to hear her words made it all the more terrifying.

Yet, his shock only deepened with her next revelation.

"And yet," she continued, her voice laced with something akin to reverence and horror, "those Supreme Beings were killed… with a single sword strike."

What?!

Su Yen's eyes widened in disbelief. His mind struggled to process what he had just heard.

Seeing his stunned expression, the princess was unsurprised. "I was just as shocked when I first learned of it."

"Who killed them? And just how powerful was this person?" Su Yen asked, his voice low and serious.

"That," she sighed, shaking her head, "is what no one knows."

She leaned forward slightly, her golden eyes dark with old memories. "But the nightmare did not end there. The path to the Supreme Realm was severed."

She let her words sink in before continuing.

"With each passing year, it became harder—impossible—to reach the higher realms. Our strength dwindled, and every opportunity to break through came at the cost of unending war."

Her gaze turned sharp. "One of those wars is happening in your world."

Boom!

Su Yen sucked in a sharp breath.

He had known that the ancient war had been fought for the sake of immortality, but this? This was an entirely different level of conspiracy.

The princess studied him for a moment before she continued.

"Whatever you think you know or believe, it is nothing compared to what is coming. Your world is but a secluded corner of the mortal realm, yet somehow, it has managed to produce a strand of Immortal Qi."

Su Yen's brow furrowed. "How is that possible? I thought a mortal world couldn't generate Immortal Qi."

She nodded. "Exactly. It shouldn't be possible. And yet, it happened in your world."

Su Yen's mind raced. "Then… who took the Immortal Qi?"

The princess's expression turned grave.

"It vanished."

Su Yen narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean it vanished?"

"No one knows," she said, her voice laced with frustration. "The war was at its climax, my clan was about to seize control of the Immortal Qi… and then, it disappeared without a trace."

For a long moment, she was silent, her thoughts lost in the echoes of history.

After thousands of years, she had come to one undeniable conclusion—there was a hidden hand controlling everything from the shadows.

But who?

Meanwhile, Su Yen tried to process the weight of what he had just learned.

'This is getting more complicated…'

At first, he thought his greatest enemy was the Bloodmoon Envoy, but now he realized there was something far greater lurking beneath the surface.

"How many worlds participated in this war?" Su Yen asked, his voice filled with urgency.

The princess raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?"

"With everything I've learned, it's clear that many different races fought in the ancient war. They all came from different worlds, right?"

The princess let out a soft chuckle. "Oh… now I see what you're asking."

She met his gaze. "I don't know the exact number, but there were many—far more than you can imagine."

She then leaned in slightly. "But here's what matters: we all came from the same realm."

Su Yen's breath hitched.

"If that's true… then my world is facing something beyond our comprehension."

She nodded. "Yes. If you truly wish to protect your people, you need to understand the scale of what you are up against."

Su Yen clenched his fists.

"Why are you telling me all this?" he asked, his tone solemn.

"Because I need your help."

Her voice was firm, unwavering.

"Since you managed to enter this place, it means our existence is no longer safe. You may not realize it yet, but some of us are still alive."

Su Yen's eyes darkened.

"There exist secret techniques and artifacts that can prolong life for thousands of years," the princess continued. "However, we must not wake from our slumber until the right time. Do you understand?"

A look of realization dawned on Su Yen's face.

He had passed by numerous tombs, some containing coffins. He had assumed they were merely graves—but what if some of them weren't?

What if… the dead weren't actually dead?

Some of them were merely waiting.

Waiting for their last chance to fight for the Immortal Qi.

"If you don't disturb my slumber, I will help you break through to the Soul Transformation Realm," the princess offered. "And even the Sovereign Realm will not be impossible for you."

Her golden eyes gleamed. She was confident he would not refuse.

"So… what do you say?"

Su Yen didn't respond immediately. Instead, he asked, "What do you know about the Bloodmoon Envoy?"

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The princess frowned. "Bloodmoon Envoy?"

She shook her head. "I've never heard of them."

Su Yen quickly explained everything he knew about the Bloodmoon Envoy.

The princess chuckled.

"I suppose your world isn't as safe as I assumed," she mused. "Those you call the Bloodmoon Envoy came from a realm higher than yours. They are merely opportunists, fishing in troubled waters."

She looked at him seriously. "You don't need to worry about them. As long as you break through to the Soul Transformation Realm, they will no longer be a threat to you."

Her voice dropped into something far more urgent.

"But you must reach the Ascension Realm as soon as possible."

Su Yen nodded. He already knew his current strength was far too weak against the enemies lurking in the shadows.

"What about the other tombs?" he asked.

"If you wish for your soul to be destroyed forever, go ahead." She said it calmly, as if it were a simple fact.

Su Yen sighed.

"I know you're not telling me everything," he muttered.

She smirked. "Of course not. You don't expect me to reveal all my secrets, do you?"

She leaned back against the throne. "I'm tired. I need to rest."

Her golden eyes bore into him.

"So… what is your decision?"

Su Yen took a deep breath.

"I agree."