Tens of thousands of years ago, the realms of immortals, mortals, and demons each occupied a part of this world. Among them, the immortals and demons held the greatest power, while humankind was the weakest, entirely disregarded by the other two factions. Driven by self-interest, endless conflicts erupted between the immortals and demons, eventually escalating into a massive war with countless casualties.
The war dragged on for decades with no clear victor, leaving both sides severely battered. The demon population plummeted by about seventy percent in an instant. The immortals suffered slightly fewer deaths, but many had their wounds infected by demonic energy, causing their cultivation levels to plummet. Only then were the two factions forced to call a temporary truce, drawing a sea as the boundary and retreating to their respective sides to recuperate and rebuild. As time passed, the immortals vanished, leaving behind only cultivators yearning for ascension, while the demons remained forever trapped in the Demon Realm.
As for the leftover ancient battlefield, it became utterly desolate. Because so many immortals and demons had perished there, the lingering souls of resentful spirits could often be seen wandering back and forth. Even after tens of thousands of years, at least tens of thousands of Resentful Spirits remained. If anyone stepped foot here and accidentally offended them, well, congratulations—soon enough, those Resentful Spirits would command the vast army of …
Chapter 199