Chapter 2355: Intercepting Historical Fragments

Observing her agitated expression, the 'Lord of Slaughter' felt a stir within him and suppressed the urge to speak.

Fortunately, Mogard was quick to provide a prompt, immediately asking with concern, "Young Miss, what did you recall?"

Salamei didn't spare him a glance. Instead, she turned to the 'Lord of Slaughter' standing nearby, her eyes filled with admiration. "Father was truly prescient," she began, "he foresaw all sorts of risks and thus made such meticulous arrangements in advance."

The 'Lord of Slaughter' was consumed by curiosity. He had just sensed a ripple of array fluctuations, inferring that the true Lord of Slaughter must have left some visual message there, visible only to his direct bloodline daughter. Completely unaware of the nature of the image the Lord of Slaughter had left, he had no idea how to respond to her. Fortunately, he had prior experience with such situations, so he simply offered a slight smile and remained silent.

To Salamei, this scene only reinforced her perception of her father as increasingly profound and enigmatic, deepening her admiration.

At this point, Grand Array Master Oli, unable to contain his curiosity, probed, "Young Miss, might we know what arrangements the Master revealed?"

Upon hearing this, Salamei cast a glance at the 'Lord of Slaughter' and secretly transmitted, "Father, is it permissible to speak of this?"

The 'Lord of Slaughter' struggled to keep the corners of his mouth from turning up. "Everyone here has faced life and death alongside me," he stated gravely, "they are trusted comrades, so of course, you may speak."

Salamei agreed, realizing that those present were indeed long-standing comrades, her most trusted inner circle. As for Donal and his men, they would soon be dead, so there was no fear of them betraying secrets.

Only then did she begin, "Years ago, Father implanted a memory within my mind, though it remained sealed until this very moment. Touching this Box of Creation just now finally triggered it."

She recalled the scene she had just witnessed: her father speaking solemnly, explaining that if she was seeing this, it meant he was no longer alive, and then outlining various arrangements for her. It appeared Father hadn't anticipated that I would eventually lead others to rescue him and bring him here.

A knowing smile touched her lips as she considered this, then she continued, "Years ago, Father led our world's vast army to invade this cultivation realm. We initially believed it would be an easy conquest, much like our previous ones. However, for reasons unknown, the natives of this world proved far more powerful than anticipated, leading to a grueling stalemate."

Upon hearing this, the women nearby exchanged wide-eyed glances, each recognizing the shock in the others. The powerful figures dispatched by the nearly collapsing Demon World were almost despairingly strong. Had it not been for the heaven-sent hero Zu An, the cultivation world would likely have fallen long ago.

The Demon Army, even at its peak back then, could only fight those ancestors to a stalemate? Was the cultivation world truly that powerful in the past?

Jiang Luofu suddenly had an epiphany. Having read widely in the academy, she had long noticed something was amiss: the records of this world concerning events from several millennia ago were remarkably vague, almost as if many historical accounts were missing. Years ago, she had specifically asked her teacher, and the old High Priest had told her it was normal for some records to fade into the river of history with the passage of time. However, he also noted that the history from several millennia ago appeared to have been deliberately concealed. She still recalled the old High Priest's smile as he quickly shook his head, dismissing such a notion as fanciful. Who in the world, he had wondered, could possess the power to hide an entire segment of history?

Soon after, Salamei continued, "At that time, Father had a vague sense of unease. He made these arrangements as a precaution, and unexpectedly, things unfolded exactly as he predicted. Fortunately, with these provisions, we now have a chance to turn the tide."

At this, Grand Array Master Oli offered a wry smile. "Young Miss, forgive my bluntness," he began, "but I see no possibility of us turning the tide now. Our world is on the brink of destruction, and the Law Beacon of this world already has a master. It will be incredibly difficult for us to seize control of this world."

"Audacious, Oli! How dare you sow doubt among our ranks here!" Mogad roared.

Salamei raised a hand to silence him, her gaze sweeping over her subordinates. "What Oli says is not without merit," she acknowledged. "I believe many of you are likely thinking the same thing." Her many subordinates lowered their heads, not daring to meet her gaze. To be frank, most had been teetering on the edge of despair for years, reluctant to dwell on their predicament. It was only out of long-standing habit and loyalty that they continued to follow Salamei.

Salamei then continued, "Indeed, under normal circumstances, we have no opportunity. This cultivation realm appears to be quite unique. With the Regent now in control of the world's authority, seizing the Law Beacon from him in this current timeline is virtually impossible..."

Seeing their heads droop even lower, she abruptly shifted her tone. "It's impossible now, true," she conceded, "but what if it were thousands of years ago?"

Upon hearing this, Grand Array Master Oli's eyes lit up, as if a thought had struck him. Mogard and the other demons, lacking certain specialized knowledge, looked up in confusion, unable to grasp her meaning.

"Young Miss, did you say thousands of years ago?" Mogard couldn't help but confirm.

Zu An and the others were likewise reeling inwardly, as if they were finally about to uncover the 'Lord of Slaughter's' hidden contingency.

"Precisely," Salamei affirmed, lifting the Box of Creation in her hand, a flicker of fanaticism in her eyes. "Father, with his remarkable foresight, used this divine artifact to capture and seal away a fragment of history. This fragment is from the period just before our world's decisive invasion of this realm. While we are currently unable to seize the Law Beacon from the Regent, we can acquire it from that historical segment, thousands of years in the past. If the Law Beacon had belonged to us thousands of years ago, that cause would naturally lead to the desired effect. In the present, the Law Beacon in the Regent's possession would then become null and void, or even vanish entirely. At that point, we would be the true masters of this world!"

Upon hearing these words, everyone present was utterly stunned. The 'Lord of Slaughter' suddenly understood. This, then, was the 'Lord of Slaughter's' grand scheme, and what the Demon Lord had relentlessly pursued. They truly dared to conceive of such a plan!

Jiang Luofu's breath hitched. The long-standing questions she and her teacher had harbored were finally answered. That segment of history hadn't been deliberately concealed or destroyed; rather, the entire period itself had been captured and hidden away. It was inconceivable, utterly beyond belief!

The other demons, previously unaware of the Creation Jade Tablet's capabilities, all stared intently at the object in Salamei's hand. Mogard swallowed hard. "Young Miss," he croaked, "does this artifact truly possess such immense power—to seize a segment of this world's history from millennia past?" Even though the Demon World was incredibly powerful, having conquered countless realms and witnessed innumerable treasures, this particular ability utterly astonished them.

Salamei's lips curved into a smile. "Indeed," she confirmed, "this is a supreme treasure Father acquired during a rare encounter in his early years. It possesses the power to reverse time and space, though, regrettably, it can only be used one last time."

"One last time..." Hearing this, the 'Lord of Slaughter' frowned slightly, then his expression softened. If such an unprecedented ability could be wielded at will, the world would undoubtedly descend into chaos.

Just then, Salamei's secret message whispered into his ear: "Father, while they are still stunned and distracted, kill Donal and his men now!"