In the ancient realm, there is still one person left in the tomb of the patriarch of the clan. The patriarch is still alive, but he has left behind a "trace of spiritual force" that can only be passed on to his descendants. The tomb is sealed with the seals of the Emperor's seal, a secret skill that the ancient clans use to gain access to the afterlife. The ancient patriarch is said to be the second most powerful man in the world, behind the dou-god. He joined seven other ancient clans to form the Eight Ancient Clans. The soul clan captured his father, but the death of his father led to the clan's decline. In the afterlife, no one can enter the tomb except for the patriarch's descendants.