Chapter 58

Sitting on the ground, Xiao Zhan, who had been startled, patted his chest vigorously, still feeling the lingering fear. He muttered to himself, "Would it kill you to make a sound? Don't you know that scaring people can scare them to death? So sudden, anyone with a weak heart would be scared to death. No, I heard you passed away long ago. A dead man, you shouldn't be scaring people like this."

At this moment, the god of war's armor on the throne suddenly stood up. The golden dragon head helmet had a pair of dragon eyes that shone with a golden light, staring intently at Xiao Zhan sitting on the ground. It felt as if his inner thoughts were being seen through, making Xiao Zhan feel completely exposed. He couldn't help but feel a chill, wondering if this resurrected god of war could read his mind.

Just as Xiao Zhan was feeling startled, the god of war slowly removed the dragon head helmet. Instantly, a handsome face was revealed, so beautiful that even women would envy it. If not for the undeniable masculine aura, Xiao Zhan would have thought it was a beauty comparable to Aunt Yan.

Is he the god of war?

But he's too handsome, how can men even live?

"Who are you?"

"People call me the god of war."

"God of war!"

Although he had guessed, Xiao Zhan was still extremely excited to confirm it.

The god of war sighed and said, "How is the Zhan clan now?"

Xiao Zhan shook his head and said, "Not good, very bad! How can it be good with a curse hanging over them?" His eyes suddenly lit up, and he said hopefully, "You are the strongest of the Zhan clan, can you break this curse?"

The god of war stared at him for a while before saying, "Why don't you have the curse?"

Xiao Zhan scratched his head and said with a smile, "The curse on me was lifted long ago."

The god of war smiled slightly and said, "It must be related to the ring on your hand, right?"

Xiao Zhan's smile froze, and he hesitated, "How... how do you know I have a ring?"

The god of war explained, "After you entered this world, I had a pleasant conversation with the ring spirit, Xiaomi. Naturally, I learned a bit about your situation."

Xiao Zhan was speechless, realizing that Xiaomi had betrayed him.

"Can this curse be broken?"

The god of war shook his head and sighed, "Now I only have a thread of divine consciousness left, and I cannot break this curse."

"Ah!"

Xiao Zhan was startled and said, "Is this curse very powerful?"

The god of war's eyes turned cold, and he said with a serious tone, "The person who cast this curse is a saint, who used his life as the cost to cast this heaven-defying curse. Even in my prime, I would have to think hard to break it, let alone now when I only have a thread of divine consciousness left, making it impossible."

To use one's life to curse someone, and this person is one of the strongest in the world, how deep must the hatred be?

"Is there no way at all?"

The god of war's eyes were deep, looking up at the top of the hall as if seeing through time and space to a distant unknown place.

"There are two ways to break the curse. The first is to find any one of the four strongest members of the Zhan clan, who can break the curse. The second is to find the Ancestor Shaman of the ancient witch clan, who specializes in souls and curses and can also break the curse."

These people are among the strongest in the world, finding them is harder than climbing to the heavens. Xiao Zhan took a deep breath and said, "How can I find them?"

"Go to the Nine Abyss Demon Realm."

"The Nine Abyss Demon Realm?"

Just the name makes one's heart race. This place must be a dangerous area.

"The Nine Abyss Demon Realm is an independent world, closely adjacent to our Tianyuan world. It is a world of demons. Before the Fifth Great War, a group of the Zhan clan moved there. Once you enter the Nine Abyss Demon Realm, you can find relevant clues."

"How can I get there?"

"Find the Wheel of Rebirth in the Lost Land. Through the Wheel of Rebirth, you can enter the Nine Abyss Demon Realm. The Lost Land is where the Zhan clan once lived, and it was sent to an unknown space during the Fifth Great War."

I don't have the ability to travel through space and time. No wonder so many people went there and none returned; they must have all gone to the Nine Abyss Demon Realm. Xiao Zhan said, "What is the Wheel of Rebirth?"

The god of war explained, "The outstanding members of the Zhan clan, after death, have their souls enter the Wheel of Rebirth. Through the power of the Wheel of Rebirth, their souls are purified and transformed into soul essence, then reborn through the wishes of Zhan clan women. The reason the god of war lineage has declined so much, besides the curse, is that our lineage's Wheel of Rebirth has been lost."

Xiao Zhan said in disbelief, "Do the other three lineages have the Wheel of Rebirth?"

The god of war nodded and said, "Of course, but they are hidden in the world, and ordinary people cannot find them."

Seeing Xiao Zhan's puzzled face, the god of war continued, "This world is the symbol of Zhanwu, evolved from the Xuanwu's cave. The War Valley is just the tip of the iceberg. Nowadays, most of the Zhan clan's experts live in this world."

Xiao Zhan frowned and said, "Why have I never heard of it?"

The god of war smiled and said, "You will know when your cultivation improves. Now, I have a task for you."

Xiao Zhan said with a bitter face, "If the task is to go to the Nine Abyss Demon Realm to find the ancestors of the Zhan clan, I can't do it."

The god of war said meaningfully, "Breaking the curse is the responsibility of the Zhan clan. You just need to do your best. However, you must find a way to bring back the Wheel of Rebirth of the god of war lineage, or our lineage will never flourish."

"Why?"

"The Wheel of Rebirth can only be moved by those with the blood of the god of war lineage. Now, only you and your mother are left in the god of war lineage, so only you can do this."

Xiao Zhan opened his mouth and said, "But my cultivation is too weak, I can't go to the Lost Land. How can I bring back the Wheel of Rebirth?"

The god of war smiled and said, "If your cultivation is weak, you can practice. Once you are strong enough, the problem will be solved. This matter is settled. Don't worry, you won't be shortchanged. From now on, you are the new owner of the god of war armor. It's just a decoration in the god of war hall."

With a flash of golden light, the god of war armor separated from the god of war and instantly appeared on Xiao Zhan's body. Immediately, Xiao Zhan felt his true essence in his meridians surge, its capacity increasing countless times. This discovery made him extremely excited.

"Doesn't it feel strange? This armor can enhance your cultivation to match your mental power. Your mental power has already reached the limit below the Immortal Warrior level, even surpassing ordinary Immortal Warriors. The god of war armor can also change shape at will. If you find it inconvenient, you can make it look like clothing. This god of war armor was forged from the essence of an Ancestor Dragon, making it the top-tier holy artifact with terrifying defensive power. However, to prevent you from relying too much on the god of war armor, I will impose a small restriction. Your cultivation will determine the power you can use, and the armor will only fully protect you when your life is threatened."

Hearing this restriction, Xiao Zhan was quite disappointed. But when the god of war mentioned the Ancestor Dragon, he thought of the giant dragon coiled around the stone pillar and asked curiously, "Are the dragons on these pillars real?"

The god of war said calmly, "Of course, they are real. An Ancestor Dragon once ran wild in our Zhan clan, damaging many buildings and dragging the entire clan into a shocking war. In a fit of anger, I killed it and then destroyed its lair, sealing its entire clan in the god of war hall, where they will remain as pillars forever."

Strong! Too strong!

This is a real powerhouse. Just because the dragon damaged some buildings, you not only killed it and made it into armor but also turned its descendants into pillars.

Ignoring Xiao Zhan's strange expression, the god of war smiled and said, "Only those with the blood of the god of war lineage can wear the god of war armor. If others try to wear it, they will be punished by the armor. I have left my lifetime of skills, the 'War God Record,' inside this armor, which you can study in the future."

Hearing about the 'War God Record,' Xiao Zhan was very excited. Since he could obtain the true martial arts heritage of the Zhan clan, he thought there must be more than just the 'War God Record.' He asked eagerly, "Can I come back to the god of war hall in the future?"

The god of war smiled and said, "Since you have inherited my legacy, you can come and go freely, but others cannot. They only have one chance in their lifetime. For details, you can ask Xiaomi, who knows a lot. Now, you can slowly look for any secret manuals you want. We won't meet again until you bring back the Wheel of Rebirth."

As soon as he finished speaking, the god of war disappeared without a trace.

Xiao Zhan was stunned, feeling a bit at a loss.