1 Prologue

With a boom a magnificent mountain had just been razed to the ground. A group of people can be seen emerging from the gravel. The group comprised both men and women and their appearance varied from a youth appearing to be in his 20's to an ancient looking old man. Of course looks can be deceiving as their individual strength may affect their appearance. At the lead of the group was an old man. His appearance dishevelled his old body full of blood and varying size of wounds. Signs of extreme exhaustion could be seen on his wrinkled filled face. He was holding on an ancient looking scroll, appearing to be saving it from the clutches of the others. He was running madly from the group of people behind.

"Hahaha ! Old man Yun it's time for you to hand over the scroll to us. It's futile to run away from our siege." The bulky man who appeared to be the leader of the chasing group laughed and taunted.

"If you have the guts then come and take it from me Lin Fan." said the old man.

"Stop your futile struggle old man. If we truly make our move you will die a thousand times over." Although Lin Fan said this he didn't intend to make any move. He knew that although the old man appeared to be weak, he shouldn't be underestimated.

The run and chase continued. After half a day the old man entered a valley but stopped. Not knowing when an extremely ancient looking old man with a strong aura has appeared in front of him.

The old man despaired. Looking at the man in front of him he lost all his will to survive. He stood at the place as if rooted and asked the man in front "Old demon Hai, even you are going to kill me?"

The old man sighed "Brother Yun you should know that the scroll in your hand may contain the secrets of immortality. I'm already reaching the end of my life, why don't you hand it over to me and I'll consider sparing your life."

"Master we can't!!" Lin Fan shouted. He knew that the old man was second strongest in the world. If he survived he and his group would definitely not be able to live a peaceful life.

Old Demon Hai didn't speak just looked silently at Old man Yun. Old man Yun locked his gaze with the former and then suddenly started laughing hysterically. He had truly been pushed into despair.

"HAHAHA I Ling Yun, without any backing or background became the greatest alchemist and craftsman in the divine realm. Throughout my life I never killed a single innocent and have always treated others amicably. Number of favours I have given would stock up to form a mountain and today you all chased me from my home all around the divine realm just for a scroll whose origin and value is yet to be determined??"

Everyone present had a change in expression as all of them had received some form of assistance from the man known as "Kind Grandpa" throughout the divine realm. But it was replaced by viciousness soon after. In front of their own benefits these bunch of people wouldn't care about anything. Seeing the ruthless and vicious expression on the faces of these people Ling Yun smiled sadly. Under the heavens he appeared lonely and pitiful. But soon his presence change. Ruthlessness flashed across his eyes and his aura began to rise. Seeing this, the group of people smiled disdainfully. They saw it as a candle flickering before extinguishing [1]. A trace of vigilance flashed through old demon Hai's eyes.

"With my flesh and body as the medium, I implore the heaven above and the earth below, come forth the ancient one, slay my enemies and get rid of evil….. "HEAVENLY SACRIFICE" "

With an obscure chant Ling Yun formed various hand seals and then spat a mouthful of blood. Heavens shattered and earth trembled. Old demon Hai started trembling with fear. Others might not know, But he as one of the strongest person in the divine realm knew, what Ling Yun casted was Heavenly Sacrifice. It was a move only people who had a strong soul and have accumulated a lot of virtue can caste. Heavens would reward them so that they can die a justifiable death. Ling Yun fulfilled the conditions well since he had done a lot of kindness throughout his life and being an extremely high level practitioner as well as an alchemist he had a strong soul.

"BOOM BOOM BOOM"

With rumbling sounds thunder started crackling. The group of people started running, but how can they escape the heavenly wrath. They all got erased from existence from the lightening. The tempest continued for a while before it stopped. Ling Yun lied there lifelessly watching his surroundings. Only old demon Hai was alive but even he was on the brink of death. Ling Yun smiled sadly. He knew with old demon Hai's capabilities he would survive. But he would no longer be a strong man. He would take centuries to recuperate and gain back his strength.

Ling Yun was still holding onto the scroll. He had got him from a remnant thought to be of an immortal. He had researched it for a while but had got no results. He still kept it with himself as he thought that it can be misused.

His body started disintegrating. Well he had sacrificed it for killing his enemies so had to follow through it. He was happy that he took them with him. Old Hai has escaped with his injuries so he would not come for the time being. From the corner of his eyes he saw a space vortex near him. He trembled. It must be known that the laws of the divine realm were extremely stable. Even Old demon Hai with his immense strength can only form a few cracks. He could imagine the strength of the divine lightening from this aspect.

"So there is something stronger. An existence that is even above the divine world do exists."

He was unwilling. He wanted to tour the world. He wanted to solve the mysteries of existence beyond the realm. Now he was dying. Tears welled up through is eyes. "I hope Tian'er would achieve my dreams for me". Di Tian, his one and only disciple. Ling Yun always chased after the dao. He had no time for romance. While people of his calibre were enjoying a harem of women and loads of children, he was chasing after the mysteries of the world. Di Tian was just a baby when he found him abandoned in a forest. He took him with him and raised him to be a strong man who stood ahead of his peers. He was Ling Yun's pride. He treated him as his own grandson. He was young but had already become the second best alchemist and craftsman. First being Ling Yun himself.

Just before he was about to close his eyes and embrace death, he noticed a figure standing not far away. He was looking at him with cold and emotionless eyes. When the figure noticed Ling Yun's gaze he laughed coldly. He slowly walked over and said "Who would have known that seemingly kind and virtuous Old man would be so ruthless to his enemies and even to himself. Well its good they all died. All those schemes and plots finally paid off. You refused to give me your complete knowledge. I took away everything from you. Hahaha" at the end of his speech the man started laughing maniacally.

Ling Yun's figure trembled. His expression turned extremely ugly. Seeing the face of the man, his heart shattered into pieces. The only thing he could say was "WHY" before his body completely disintegrated. The man stood there looking indifferently.

"Because you were not good enough, only I am worthy of the Best. MASTER"

Then he bent to take away the scroll. But something unimaginable happened. The space vortex which has now shrunk to the size of an adult fist emitted a suction force and suck away the scroll.

The man was stupefied. But then he shook his head in pity. He was the one who spread the rumours about the scroll. He himself had no interest in it. In fact he didn't even know what the scroll contained. All he was concerned about was his position which he got after Ling Yun's death. So he was happy. In his ignorance he had not noticed that an ethereal entity had attached itself with the scroll before it was sucked away.