This was a dark forest shrouded in an ancient aura. There was no sound of animals nor of the rustle of wind passing through trees. Everything was still. It seemed as if time itself has stopped. This scenery would give someone a strange feeling like looking at a beautiful portrait.

The scenery was dark and still, but if one was to gaze upon it, they would feel their soul entrapped by it. It was like an enticing women that could seduce you with a single look, like a dream you wouldn’t want to leave…ethereal and everlasting.

The grass and trees were glowing with different kinds of light. Looking from the ground, the trees were as big as the mountains. Their never ending leaves were covering the sky like a colorful glowing blanket. It was a bewitching scene.

This was a place spoke of just in legends. It was a place that few have heard of. But, despite all of this,it was a place that struck fear in those who knew of it. Legends said that many treasures were laying dormant in this place but there were few brave enough to search for it. Those who were 'lucky' enough to find this place were never heard of again. This was a place filled with opportunities but also deathly dangers. Those who heard of this place would call it…The Graveyard of Gods…

At this moment there was a person lying on the colorful glowing grass. It was a young man. His features couldn’t be seen clearly because of the glowing grass, but if one were to look closely they would see his appearance that could leave many girls breathless. He had smooth flawless skin, which was like a sheet of well done cloth. His pale skin made him look devilishly handsome. His eyes, which were under his long dark hair, glinted under the myriad of lights. He had high-bridged nose that was among his black deep eyes. His soft sharp lips were very attractive and captivating. There was a small purplish mark between his brows that made him look even more devilishly handsome. With a height of around 175 cm and a thin build, his face gave of an heroic feeling, it was clear that he could make the hearts of many girls flutter.

He was lying down motionless as he stared at the vivid glowing blanket that covered the sky. There weren’t any wounds on his body nor any bloodstains on his black shirt and trousers. But if someone were to see him they would immediately tell that he was about to die. He was like an old man in his last moments, his life force slipping away every second.

“HAHA”

He suddenly let out a dry laugh.

“It is really unexpected. Never would I have thought that I would end up here again. And even when I’m about to die. HAHAHA”

He laughed again this time more heartily.

“The Graveyard of Gods. I guess I should feel honored, few people would have the chance to be buried among the Gods. HAHAHA”

His voice was clear, there was no trace of fear of death in it. But in his eyes one could see numerous emotions. Unwillingness, self blame, sadness. It seems that even on his deathbed he could’t let go of many things from his lifetime.

Sigh

He let out a sigh.

“HAHAHA. Kid, your luck is quite something, this old man never expected that you will end up here again. If those old dogs who spent their entire life searching for this place were to find out they would vomit blood form anger.”

Suddenly,the voice of an old man sounded out of nowhere. The voice was strong as a thunder, it was like the whole world was shaking when it spoke.But the young man wasn’t surprised. He actually formed a smile on his face and said in a joking manner.

“Old monster, how exactly do I look lucky to you at this moment when I’m about to die?”

“Of course you are kid. You were born as someone without strength but with that little thing I gave you were able to kill your enemies  and achieve your goals. Tell this old man, who in this world wouldn’t consider you lucky?”

The old man’s voice resounded like a loud roar again, but in his voice one could feel the warmth and care he felt for the young man.

Sigh

The young man didn’t respond. He let out a sigh as he closed his eyes.

“Qing Yun” This time, the old man used the young man’s name as he continued.

“I know you blame yourself for the lives that were lost but, such is life, it is full of happiness and tears, you can’t live just in happiness, there would always be moments of sadness and grief in ones life. In this world were strong prey on the weak there is no person who didn’t felt grief in they’re lifetime.” At this point the warmth in the old man’s voice became even more apparent.

“No, it was my fault. If I have acted earlier, if I wasn’t afraid, if I wasn’t a coward, if I had more time,if…if I had more strength I could have killed those bastards before so many innocent live were lost.” Qing Yun’s voice was filled with unwillingness but also a trace of liberation.

Now that his life was about to end he felt a strange sense of relief. It was as if nothing matters anymore. Scenes of his life were flashing through his mind at this moment. It was a life worse than a dog’s. Locked in a dark room, bound by cold chains, for years. Hearing the screams of agony of the ones being killed every day. Year after year, waiting for the excruciating end that was bound to happen. If it wasn't for that women he would have died long ago.

Even after obtaining the chance to be free, he let go of it so he could take revenge on those who made his life a living hell. Even while knowing that it was a road that will bring him to his death.

But right now, it all felt so distant, like a dream that came to an end. ”HAHAHA”

Qing Yun started to laugh maniacally. But it was not a laugh filed with insanity nor with fear or unwillingness. It was instead a laugh of happiness and liberation. He never thought that the happiest moment of his life will be the moment of his death.

“HAHA. It has already came to an end, so let it end. Damn. Damn it. ”As he screamed at the sky, streams of tears started to pour down on Qing Yun’s face.

“AAAHHH!”He continued to scream at the sky, his voice already hoarse.

“Why? Why does it have to end like this? This it to pathetic! How can it end like this? The happiest moment of my life is the moment I die? Damn! Damn! Damn! ”Qing Yun continued to roar at the sky with a voice filled with bitterness and unwillingness.

“Kid, it seems this old man made the right choice after all.” As the old man’s voice roared again a pair of two enormous glowing eyes appeared in the sky. They were staring at Qing Yun with a gaze filled with anticipation.

“Wha…” Before Qing Yun could say anything, a speck of fire came out from the mark between his brows. It was no ordinary fire. It engulfed his entire body trying to burn him. It was as if the fire was alive, trying to burn Qing Yun very soul.

“Kid, the karmic merit you gained in this life should be enough to let you live a better life in your next reincarnation, but…”As the old voice spoke to this point the glowing eyes stared at the colorful blanket that covered the sky. At this moment the sky above the blanket of colorful leaves was covered with dark and sinister clouds.

Thunders were descending from the clouds with booming sounds. The boom was so loud and domineering that it shook the entire world. Lighting beasts were formed as the thunder seemed to crack the air, as if the very heavens might split apart.

As the thunder beasts struck down again and again they were blocked by the colorful blanket of leaves.

“Hm. You dare to act arrogant in this old one’s domain? How foolish!” As the roaring voice sounded through the sky, the thunder beasts started to tremble. The roar was so domineering that it formed cracks in the space itself. It was as if it could shake the heavens.

“Kid!” The old voice was directed again at Qing Yun who was still engulfed by flames. Qing Yun looked like he was about to say something but no sound came out from his mouth.

“This old man changed your destiny slightly, but it’s up to you to shape it. It has been a long time since I meet such an interesting human, so I want to bet on you. Remember, do not dwell in the past, take a hold of your destiny and let your will shape it. In this martial world, just the strong have the right to speak. If you want to stand above others you have to be strong…”

As the last words were spoken by the old voice, Qing Yun already disappeared from this place.

“HAHA. Good kid. Such a strong soul. Such an unyielding will. The heavens are ruthless, it seems they won't tolerate your existence. But you kid, you’ve bent the will of heavens once, it’s just that you were to weak. You’ve bent the will of heavens as the weak, now that you can get stronger…HAHAHA”As the voice roared for the last time, the enormous eyes disappeared too. The entire forest become still again…