"The question you just asked was actually quite insightful." Old Master Li looked at Hu Ma, his eyes showing a hint of surprise. He sighed slowly and said, "In this world, people either view evil spirits and ghosts as a terrible scourge, not daring even to mention them, or they have simply forgotten their existence.
"Yet, very few people truly ask how they appeared, or how they came to be regarded by the world as evil spirits and ghosts, entities that everyone desires to kill.
"Actually, it all started with that sacrificial ceremony one hundred and seventy years ago.
"That ceremony was led by Magical Master Shangxuan of the Daluo Dharma Sect, who was also the first State Preceptor appointed by the Emperor.
