"You're here."

Atop the altar, a skinless figure clad entirely in armor spoke.

If it weren't for his voice, Sun Yan wouldn't have recognized this guy as Klein. His transformation from that night was just too drastic.

It's clear he endured the most pollution. Of course, the power feedback he received from the Ancient Gods was likely the greatest too.

"Is this the Ancient God you long for so much? Looks no different from a monster." Sun Yan said coolly, hands in pockets.

"As an ordinary person, how could you appreciate the beauty of the Ancient Gods? This is merely a manifestation of their descent onto this world. The true Ancient Gods are omnipresent, their beauty far surpassing any image in this world."

Klein pointed at Sun Yan, speaking in a crazed tone: "But it's just as well that you're here. I will reclaim your notebook. The origins of this item are quite mysterious. Without its help, I wouldn't have had the chance to contact the Ancient Gods, nor would I be able to summon the Great Them from the depths of the stars."

"So, you also received a hunting task from the notebook."

Sun Yan pondered, "What sort of help are you talking about, and why, since getting the notebook, haven't I encountered the Ancient Gods."

Klein's eyes seemed to fall into a certain memory as he joyfully exclaimed: "It was one night when the notebook issued a task for me to investigate an abandoned monastery. It was there I witnessed the presence of the Ancient God. Their power is so great and mysterious, to them, humanity is no more than insignificant bugs.

That night, the entire monastery vanished, but I survived and received the revelation of the Ancient Gods. Yes! It was their revelation! My task is to bring them to this world, so the entire world can be bathed in the light of the Ancient Gods."

The more Klein talked, the more excited he became, and Sun Yan lost interest in listening further. However, what the other person said reminded him of something else.

Earlier, he was out of town and couldn't complete a routine task, so he entrusted Sosia with the General Enhancing Puppet to do it on his behalf.

At that time, the task was also to investigate an abandoned monastery. Later, according to Sosia's report, she witnessed terrifying scenes within that monastery.

Indescribable, unspeakable, unforgettable.

If not for the General Enhancing Puppet's voluntary sacrifice, Sosia might not have survived to return to the Graveyard.

Although they lost the General Enhancing Puppet as a magical artifact, fortunately, Sosia, a cemetery member, was successfully retained.

Recalling this suddenly now made Sun Yan feel a shiver of fear.

Could it be that what Sosia saw in that monastery was also an Ancient God?

If he had been the one investigating the monastery, would he have ended up looking like Klein?

Could there still be many traces of Ancient Gods on the North American land?

"Klein, doesn't your graveyard have a Tomb Guardian? Wouldn't they stop you from summoning the Ancient Gods?" Sun Yan questioned.

"Those useless divine spirits, unworthy to stop me," Klein scoffed. "Their power is nothing compared to a fraction of that of the Ancient Gods. Only the Ancient Gods are worthy of my pursuit!"

Sun Yan felt utterly puzzled.

His own Tomb Guardians are the True Monarch of Pure Origin and Mysterious Dao and the Monkey King. Even when he'd encountered powerful beings, he never felt his guardians were weak.

Why did Klein, also a Tomb Guardian with the notebook, have such a recognition?

Could it be that his luck was too poor, always getting weak Tomb Guardian picks?

"Hand over the notebook. As long as you are willing to follow the Ancient Gods, I can spare your life. We are both Tomb Guardians, capable of being the most faithful believers of the Ancient Gods. Come, join us!"

Klein descended from the altar, reaching out his palm towards Sun Yan, and on his face, Sun Yan indeed saw genuine sincerity.

But for Sun Yan to follow a so-called Ancient God that only brings flesh and pollution—how could that be possible!

Even if he agreed, the two great deities in his graveyard would never agree!

In an instant, Sun Yan swung out the Ruyi Golden Cudgel, smashing it towards Klein.

"Forgot to tell you, I am also a god. I don't need to follow any god, and as a god, I will end what you worship. Thunder!"

A thunderbolt as thick as a water bucket burst out, striking directly at Klein's chest. Having just battled with Jamebi, Sun Yan knew that ordinary Thunder Skills were unlikely to harm those tainted by the Ancient Gods significantly.

Seizing the moment when Klein hadn't yet reacted, Sun Yan stepped forward swiftly, as if riding the wind, and drove the Ruyi Golden Cudgel powerfully into Klein's abdomen.

Clang!

The layer of armor on Klein emitted a harsh clang. Sun Yan's strike unexpectedly did not harm him, instead allowing Klein to react.

Immediately, Klein clasped Sun Yan's shoulders tightly, intending to tear both his arms off.

"I gave you a chance, but you chose death." Klein's fingers tightened, embedding into Sun Yan's flesh, unleashing a power far beyond that of ordinary humans.

But the Mo Lihai Dharma's movements were also swift; a pipa struck Klein's head, sending him flying, while quickly playing a pipa melody.

As Klein was sent flying, something suddenly dropped from his chest. With quick eyes and fast hands, Sun Yan rushed forward to pick it up.

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