Fang Junxue noticed Nangong Qianyu's slightly somber expression and knew that this girl must have received some information from Ye Ming's heart.
As her gaze returned to Ye Ming, it gradually became more serious.
At this moment, Ye Ming clearly noticed Nangong Qianyu's unusual demeanor. He shook his head and smiled, indicating that she didn't need to worry about him.
"Everyone, the reason I am establishing this alliance today, besides wanting to consolidate all the strength in my hands to welcome the new era, is also..."
At this point, Ye Ming's gaze landed on Ye Qingzhu and the old man in the grey robe. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he continued, "I also wish to fulfill the mission entrusted to me by my teacher."
This!
This was the true meaning of establishing the alliance.
"Teacher!"
Hearing Ye Ming's words, the old man in the grey robe trembled slightly.
He knew very well that the teacher Ye Ming spoke of was the creator of their guardian of heritage, and also their ancestor... Ye Zhisheng.
"Before I reveal the truth, I am willing to give you all some time to reconsider whether or not to join this alliance."
Ye Ming smiled gently and said, "After all, in a sense, this is my own affair, and it has nothing to do with you."
Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent.
No one spoke; all remained in contemplation.
A few minutes later, Fang Junxue suddenly stood up and walked directly to Ye Ming's side. She gently took his hand and smiled charmingly.
A simple gesture conveyed everything.
She represented the decision of all the sisters.
"Mr. Ye, what are you saying? The reason we are gathered here is precisely because we believe Mr. Ye can lead us to survive the upcoming turmoil. There's no need for hesitation," Li Zhirou also stood up from her seat.
"The Heavenly Mandate Divine Hall will forever follow the footsteps of the Divine Lord!"
Odo, the Law Enforcement God King, knelt on one knee, and the other God Kings followed suit.
"The Dark Fortress will never retreat!"
Weiss stepped forward.
"I heard that the legendary Divine Lord is mysterious and unfathomable, but seeing you today, you are indeed a man of character."
"My Heavenly Maiden Palace is willing to follow."
The Palace Mistress of the Heavenly Maiden Palace smiled charmingly.
"Our Yin-Yang Palace is also willing to lend a hand to young friend Ye."
Zuo Fengliu and Ruo Ying stood up and nodded emphatically.
"As per the Master's command, the Heavenly Pavilion will surely obey."
Yan You'er also knelt on one knee, placing her fist over her chest and speaking respectfully.
"Brother, you talk too much, so hesitant, not like you at all."
Feng Wuji grinned, his tone carrying a slight arrogance.
"My Heavenly Sword Sect will advance and retreat together, sharing honor and disgrace."
Bu Jianqiu also laughed heartily.
In the end, only the old man in the grey robe and Ye Qingzhu were somewhat awkward.
The key was that they couldn't represent the guardians of heritage behind them.
Ye Ming himself noticed them.
"The two of you have arrived at a rather inconvenient time!"
Ye Ming smiled. He knew very well why the old man in the grey robe had come.
He still held a wisp of the other party's soul in his hand.
Previously, Ye Ming had given the other party seven days to come and see him.
And here they were!
They had still come sheepishly.
However, it surprised Ye Ming that only two of them had come.
He had expected to confront the guardians of heritage. Now, it seemed that within this organization, there was not complete unity.
This could be considered a piece of good news.
After all, it was an organization founded by his teacher. If they all became his enemies in the end, it would be somewhat tragic.
"Never mind, the truth I am about to reveal, I believe you are already aware of."
Ye Ming glanced at the old man in the grey robe, not asking them to leave.
As he had said, the organization known as the guardians of heritage knew far more than the eight great forces in the Outer Realm.
"Everyone, do you know why the people of the Outer Realm are isolated from the outside world?"
Ye Ming asked directly.
Perhaps people in the current realm did not know this question, but the natives of the Outer Realm, Yan You'er, Zuo Fengliu, and the others, would certainly know.
"Because of the ancestral instruction!"
Zuo Fengliu said solemnly.
This was something everyone in the Outer Realm knew.
"That's right! It is indeed because of the ancestral instruction."
Ye Ming nodded and explained, "It is precisely because of an ancestral instruction issued by my teacher and a group of powerful beings ten thousand years ago, prohibiting people from the Outer Realm from stepping into the current realm, completely isolating them from the outside world."
"Furthermore, an organization called the guardians of heritage was established to restrain those who wished to break the ancestral instruction."
After hearing these words, Li Zhirou and the others who lived in the current realm's eyes widened in astonishment.
Especially when they heard Ye Ming mention the "ten thousand years ago," a vast expanse of time, their minds buzzed, their perceptions being overturned.
Ten thousand years ago!
Humans at that time were still in a primitive state.
Yet now Ye Ming was telling them that at that time, within that special space of the Outer Realm, cultivators already existed.
This was too subversive.
"Ye Ming, what exactly happened ten thousand years ago, and why did all the cultivators at that time enter the Outer Realm and become completely isolated from the outside world?"
Li Zhirou asked in shock.
However, Ye Ming did not answer this question. Zuo Fengliu had already provided the answer.
"The War of Origin!"
He said solemnly, "Ten thousand years ago, the most tragic Third War of Origin occurred. Almost all cultivators participated. Ultimately, more than ninety percent of the cultivators perished."
Ninety percent!
Hiss!
Hearing this ratio, everyone present gasped in disbelief.
However, after hearing his words, Lolita, seated on the throne, slightly frowned and said with some confusion, "Even after such a tragic War of Origin, why did all the cultivators have to enter that special space of the Outer Realm?"
"Is there any connection between the two?"
She was very puzzled by this.
"It is indeed a bit strange! After the war, they should have focused on recuperation." Fang Junxue also sensed the oddity. "But in the end, why were all the cultivators 'locked up'?"
Fang Junxue used the word "locked up."
This description seemed more fitting.
If that special space was called the Outer Realm in pleasant terms, then it could also be considered a prison.
And the existence of the ancestral instruction was clearly a restraint.
Why were they not allowed to leave the Outer Realm?
What secrets were hidden within this?
Hearing their doubts, Zuo Fengliu and Ruo Ying both gave a wry smile and shook their heads.
They were also very curious about this answer.
But based on the information they had, this truth was likely only known to the leaders of the eight great super forces.
At this moment, the old man in the grey robe, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke:
"It is because that battle ten thousand years ago almost brought about... the wrath of heaven."