Chapter 2906 - 2907: "Ghosts

Chapter 2906: Chapter 2907: "Ghosts

"It’s simple, follow me inside and you’ll see!"

As the words fell, the treasure’s entrance automatically opened, and Jin Shanquan, suppressing his inner excitement, followed Xue An into the treasure.

At this moment, the fog that once enveloped the entire space had already dissipated, revealing its true appearance.

But apart from a bare stone platform, there was nothing else to be seen.

Both Jin Shanquan and Shu Jingchu looked at Xue An with puzzled expressions.

Xue An smiled faintly, "Let them out!"

The fragment of The Celestial Mirror trembled slightly and then emitted a dazzling beam of light.

Where the light passed, shadows appeared above the originally empty stone platform.

These shapes were ethereal and transparent, like jellyfish, and when struck by the light, they revealed a unique radiance.

Jin Shanquan’s eyes gradually widened, because despite being somewhat blurry and unrecognizable, he could still make out many familiar faces.

"Old Kong, Yang San, Zhao Zi..."

The more Jin Shanquan spoke, the more excited he became.

Because these people were once his subordinates.

Called subordinates, they were like brothers.

After all, if the relationship wasn’t close enough, survival in a hostile environment was impossible.

Only with deep feelings can you trustingly turn your back to someone.

This was also the reason Jin Shanquan was deeply troubled by the demise of his crew.

And seeing them unexpectedly appear before him now, Jin Shanquan’s excitement was beyond words.

But when that beam of light faded, Jin Shanquan gradually came to his senses.

Especially when he saw his brothers all standing on the stone platform, their forms transparent, unlike living beings, he couldn’t help but feel alarmed.

"What’s... what’s going on?" he asked, voice trembling.

"This is what I meant by being dead but not completely dead. Your subordinates’ souls have actually perished; logically, they shouldn’t survive. But the fragment’s unique rules have granted them a sliver of life!"

Due to his chaotic mind, Jin Shanquan was overwhelmed, but he understood the general idea.

"What do you mean by ’a sliver of life’?"

"Their own timelines have disappeared, but this fragment can manipulate time, so it preserves their consciousness, allowing them to exist beyond the time of this universe!"

Jin Shanquan was still somewhat dazed.

Just then, his subordinates came forward, their transparent faces filled with excitement, arms flailing as if trying to say something.

But Jin Shanquan couldn’t hear anything, and when he reached out to touch his brothers, he failed.

His hand passed through their bodies without any hindrance, having no sensation at all, as if passing through air.

"Do not be surprised, for they have lost time. What you’re seeing are merely their consciousness projections. Besides that, they do not interfere with this world, so you can’t touch them or even hear their words!"

"Since sound requires interference with this world to occur and even air doesn’t vibrate, where would the sound come from?"

Jin Shanquan’s face was full of grief, "Then... what’s the difference between this and them being dead?"

"Of course there’s a difference. Their consciousness still exists; more importantly, they’ve achieved a form of eternal life. Without time, aging cannot occur!"

"But is eternal life without communication really eternal?" Jin Shanquan muttered.

Xue An chuckled softly.

The fragment of The Celestial Mirror then emitted a strand of light projected onto Jin Shanquan.

Jin Shanquan shuddered all over, then heard noisy and chaotic voices.

"Brother Jin, why aren’t you speaking?"

"Third brother, don’t bother, the boss can’t hear us. We’re already dead, just insubstantial ghosts now!" someone said sadly.

"I don’t believe it. If that’s the case, I’d rather truly die!"

In the hubbub, someone began to cry with immense sorrow.

Jin Shanquan listened, tears streaming down, then choked out, "Brothers, I heard you all, I heard what you said!"

This statement was like a thunderbolt, startling the "ghosts" who then erupted into massive cheers.

"Boss!"

"Big brother!"

Amid the shouts, the ghosts surged forward to hug Jin Shanquan.

Now that Jin Shanquan could hear them, it meant he could interact with these ghosts, enabling actual contact.

Reunions after a long separation are always touching.

Moreover, this was more precious than a mere reunion, as it transcended a long separation by life and death.

Shu Jingchu watched, her eyes welling up.

Though unable to hear the words of the ghosts, she could see Jin Shanquan’s demeanor.

The genuine joy and excitement was unmistakably real.

Witnessing this, she suddenly thought of herself.

She had crossed from her original timeline to this unfamiliar world, opening her eyes to face a group of ancient spirits.

To survive, she could only tread carefully to maintain her previous image.

This continued until she established a connection with the God of Light, improving her situation.

Yet that bone-deep loneliness never vanished.

That’s why she was so thrilled upon meeting Xue An.

Partly because he was a rare handsome man, but more importantly, she found someone she could confide her inner thoughts to.

And seeing these jubilant ghosts, Shu Jingchu suddenly felt sad.

She missed her home!

She longed for those serene student days back home.

Whenever she woke in the dead of night, Shu Jingchu recalled those times.

Though those memories have become blurred over time, sometimes she even wonders if they truly existed.

Or if it was just a dream.

Yet now she longed for home.

Just then, Xue An’s low yet magnetic voice sounded in her ears.

"Feeling homesick?"

Shu Jingchu nodded.

Xue An smiled, "Don’t worry, someday I’ll send you home!"

Upon hearing this, Shu Jingchu swiftly widened her eyes, glaring brightly at Xue An.

Xue An calmly said, "Don’t be surprised, I too want to see the Earth of another timeline, and more importantly, discover what power sent you to this world!"

Shu Jingchu’s lips gradually curved, blooming into a radiant smile.

"Alright! I’ll wait for that day!"