The Ghost Domain, a domain on par with the Evil Domain and the Blood Domain within the Great Cosmic Continent of Sagittarius, was a realm shrouded in everlasting gloom and eerily silence.
However, unlike the desolate ferocity of the Evil Domain, the Ghost Domain emanated a sinister stillness, as if nature itself dared not move freely.
A perpetual gray mist enveloped the entire domain, obscuring the light of the cosmic sky. The land seemed intangible, with vast plains that shimmered like reflections on water but crumbled like ash when touched.
The air was suffused with an unnatural chill, freezing not only the body but also the soul, yet no traces of ice could be seen.
In the north region of this ghostly lies the Undead Skyfall Canyons, one of the two Forbidden Regions in the Ghost Domain. Whispers floated endlessly through the pitch-black canyons—ghostly voices from wandering ghosts, echoing the despair of those who had perished here with chilling soul-piercing winds.
At this moment, Jacob, in the guise of Soulless Ghost King, stood in front of the northern entry point of the Undead Skyfall Canyons, while behind him was Elia; she appeared to be slightly paled and filled with trepidation as she looked at the canyon, which seems like a jaw of a beast.
"This place is called the Undead Skyfall Canyons, one of many forbidden regions within the Great Cosmic Continent of Sagittarius." Jacob starts speaking impassively, "Unlike the Valley of Sunless Dusk, which could be considered a newly formed forbidden region, this Undead Skyfall Canyons are old enough to be here before the Dark Factions conquered this continent.
"According to years of Soulless Ghost King's personal research, the Undead Skyfall Canyons are filled with resentful souls and demonic ghosts, and he even once encountered a Ghost King while exploring it.
"Although he managed to kill the Ghost King, he was gravely wounded and forced to flee, and it all happened about the same time when the Necromancer Kingdom was being sieged from all sides.
"The reason for his interest and putting his life on the line was because he believed that these canyons contained a legacy of Dark Beings, which probably held the legacy of someone above the Legendary King rank."
Elia was shocked when she heard this as Jacob had already told her about the Soulless Ghost King and where this place was, so when she heard that even he was forced to flee this place, she would probably die.
Jacob could sense her unease and terror as he looked at her and said coldly, "But the thing is, the Soulless Ghost King wasn't able to go much deeper; you know why?"
Elia was startled when Jacob suddenly ambushed her with this question and shook her head sheepishly, "I-I don't know…"
"It's because this canyon seemed to have restrictions on Ghost Race, yet at the same time, those proficient in Death Law thrive here. So, my theory is for this exact reason, he probably wanted the Throne of Death. His junior brother, Drunkard Ghost, probably wanted the Throne of Death because of this legacy.
"Even though the reason behind this couldn't be confirmed, it's still a huge discovery that the Soulless Ghost King had kept hidden for a very long time. But that Drunkard Ghost seemed to have found it somehow. Yet, both of them are dead and gone."
Jacob then meaningfully looked at the startled Elia and said, "Now, you should know why I'm letting you enter this place, right?"
Realization dawned on Elia at this moment, and she quickly nodded, "I understand, teacher! Since I have the Throne of Death, I would have an advantage here because of the Throne. This way, I can also learn how to control it and gain experience!"
Jacob nodded before taking out a space ring and giving it to her. "Good, this ring contains a few things you will need. There is also a Soul Star Watch in there, and I left my Star ID name in a sealed file, which can only be opened once it is exposed to Legendary King Rank soul force.
"Before that, you won't be able to contact me or even find me, even if you can solve this mystery by some fluke. Oh, also remember, I'll be leaving the legendary plains after a thousand years, which will also be your deadline to contact me.
"Other than that, use the Star Network to your advantage, but I forbid you from joining any organization or revealing anything about yourself or me; remember, the Star Network is a tool and everything in it.
"If everything is clear, you may go now." Jacob impassively stated as he stepped aside.
Elia trembled slightly as she clenched the space ring in her hand; a hint of urgency and fear was swirling in her eyes as she looked at Jacob.
But she didn't persuade him to change his mind because she knew it would only make him disappointed in her even more, and she also didn't want to be helpless or a burden to him anymore.
She knew what Jacob was doing was for her own good, and he chose this place specifically for her. Furthermore, whether he says it or not, he still left a way out of it as long as he reached the legendary king state within 1,000 years.
After thinking about this, determination filled her heart as she bowed deeply towards Jacob, "I will not disappoint you!"
Jacob didn't say anything and just looked at her as she raised her head. After giving him a deep look, she bolted towards the canyon before she vanished into the darkness.
"Tell me the truth, are you abandoning her by sending her to her death? Because the last time I checked, there is no such thing as a 'sealed file' function in the Soul Star Watch!" Nyx couldn't help but ask currishly.
"Well, there is also no such thing as Ghost Race being suppressed or death law dominance in there." Jacob casually revealed.
"What!?" Nyx was startled, "Then you are planning on getting rid of her? Then you could've left her back there. Why go into so much trouble?"
Jacob pulled an ambiguous smile, "She's extraordinary and, even more, very useful to me. But she needs to face death to realize her true potential because, as she is right now, she's useless to me.
"So, if she dies there, then I'll consider this venture a failure since I don't have time to babysit her all the time. She had almost put me in a dangerous situation twice, although I protected her because she was important.
"But I don't want her to make it a habit, nor will I put myself in danger anymore. When I took her in, it was already a gamble, and this time it's the same."
"What if she succeeded? Won't you lose her forever?" Nyx asked with a hint of hesitation.
Jacob subtly stated, "If she can become a legendary king, I'll know."
"I don't know if I should be feeling lucky that I'm useful to you or sad because I could've been her." Nyx impassively stated.
Jacob remained silent for a moment before he replied in an emotionless tone, "I never forced you into this contract. You did what you had to do to survive, and I'm doing the same. The emotions will only take me so far; in the end, what I have is… myself!"