Chapter 1049, In One Fell Swoop, Everyone in the Zhuo Clan Must Obey My Command

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The rolling fog formed an endless layer that shrouded the sky and instantly flooded into the Divine Elder Palace.

 

It felt as if the palace had abruptly turned into an unknown and boundless space. The tightly-shut entrance to the palace had vanished behind the fog. There was nothing in the vicinity, save for the terrifying fog that kept growing.

 

The Elders of the Zhuo Clan could not even sense any Principles. It was as if a horrifying hand had dragged them to this place.

 

“Zhuo Fengxie, what’s the meaning of this?”

 

“What are you trying to do?”

 

As beings who had cultivated for aeons and experienced much in their time, they had seen their fair share of situations. Many were instantly able to compose themselves and snap at Zhuo Fengxie.

 

In their eyes, it seemed obvious that this was all Zhuo Fengxie’s doing. He must have done something in secret. Maybe he had set it up in advance at the Divine Elder Palace to trap them.

 

“What were you implying with your words earlier, Zhuo Fengxie? Also, do you really think you have the power to keep us all here? Have you truly allied with outsiders to betray the Zhuo Clan?” Zhuo Shixuan did not panic or get flustered. He stared at Zhuo Fengxie with a cold expression.

 

Terrifying fluctuations of Dao erupted around him. It felt as if they could destroy the universe. He was certain Zhuo Fengxie had joined forces with Hun Yuanjun of the Hun Clan.

 

Zhuo Shixuan assumed the so-called orders Zhuo Fengxie claimed to have been following had merely been the result of his discussion with Hun Yuanjun.

 

Nevertheless, Zhuo Shixuan was not truly anxious. After all, they were all invincible beings who had ruled over countless eras. They did not think Zhuo Fengxie could truly threaten them if they all worked together. Still, they were furious that Zhuo Fengxie had dared to do such a thing.

 

“Elder Zhuo Fengxie, are you planning on destroying the entire Zhuo Clan?”

 

The Elders who had remained neutral were now sporting expressions of anger as well. They were dissatisfied with Zhuo Fengxie’s actions.

 

“Even at a time like this, are all of you still unable to understand what’s happening?” Zhuo Fengxie simply stood calmly and shook his head. Their words did not affect him.

 

Once again, his words made the Elders’ expressions change. They began frowning. Immediately, they thought of something, and their expressions grew stormy.

 

“Did you do it on purpose? Your recent actions had merely been for the sake of gathering all the Elders here today… So that you can deal with us in one fell swoop?”

 

One of them asked in disbelief. His theory had left him thunderstruck and in disbelief.

 

However, Zhuo Fengxie did not answer, and his expression became respectful.

 

“Haha. There are smartest ones amongst them. Alas, it took you too long to understand the situation.”

 

At the very next moment, the void beside Zhuo Fengxie grew hazy, and a chuckle rang out.

 

Then, a figure dressed in white slowly stepped out. It was Gu Changge. He smiled faintly as he looked at the Zhuo Clan Elders before him.

 

Many of them recognised him, and they reacted in shock and disbelief to see him.

 

“Y-Young Master Gu.”

 

“How could this be?”

 

“Could it be…”

 

They were thunderstruck. Their voices were trembling as they could hardly believe what they saw.

 

Why would Gu Changge, the being who had been at Breeze Ancient City all this time, show up here?

 

From the looks of it now, Gu Changge was not as innocent as they thought he was. He had simply been biding his time before finally revealing his intentions now.

 

Many of the Elders looked furious.

 

They were incensed by the fact that Zhuo Fengxie had teamed up with an outsider to strike against the Zhuo Clan.

 

“So, you’re the one behind this. I should’ve guessed it long ago.”

 

“The Zhuo Clan has not done anything to offend you. Why have you chosen to plot against us?”

 

The moment Gu Changge appeared, Zhuo Shixian’s eyes fixed on him.

 

Although Zhuo Shixian’s True Body was somewhere else, he was aware of what had happened in Breeze Ancient City lately. Naturally, he knew about the rumours and speculations surrounding Gu Changge. He, too, had tried figuring out Gu Changge’s motives.

 

Still, he never thought Gu Changge would interfere with the Zhuo Clan’s matters and would even show up here now. He merely claimed to be here on travels as a cover-up. That was not his true intention.

 

“I wouldn’t say I’ve been plotting against you. I’m just gathering Forces that are of use to me. In fact, in the future, your Clan might feel truly grateful and indebted to me.” Gu Changge cast a glance at Zhuo Shixuan. He was still smiling faintly as if unbothered by the latter.

 

As for the other Elders, he simply swept his gaze over them before ignoring them completely.

 

“Young Master…” Zhuo Fengxie greeted respectfully.

 

Gu Changge nodded slightly in response before remarking casually, “It was more or less just as I predicted. However, considering how quickly you managed to handle things with the Zhuo Clan, you have indeed done well.”

 

His light tone made it seem like the Zhuo Clan was his for the taking already, and the Elders looked even more infuriated.

 

Was he not discounting them? Did he truly think Zhuo Fengxie’s strength alone was enough to take on all of them?

 

“Zhuo Fengxie, you are a traitor to the Zhuo Clan! You have joined forces with an outsider to hurt your own Clansmen! How can you face all of the Ancestors of the Zhuo Clan!?”

 

“How can you even face the rest of the Zhuo Clan!?”

 

Many Elders began to castigate Zhuo Fengxie. They seemed truly enraged. In their eyes, Zhuo Fengxie was clearly trying to take full control of the Zhuo Clan. That was why after meeting Gu Changge, he came to an agreement with the latter and wanted to use the power behind the latter to plot against the Zhuo Clan.

 

“I have already said I’m merely preparing for the upcoming calamity. You simply don’t understand the situation yet.”

 

Zhuo Fengxie ignored the rebukes from the Elders. His expression was calm and unruffled.

 

His life was in Gu Changge’s hands, so he could not disobey the latter’s orders.

 

Plus, from the looks of it now, Gu Changge was bound to strike against the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

If the Zhuo Clan stubbornly tried to resist Gu Changge, even if they managed to survive, it would only be a handful of them who did. Instead of doing so, it would be better to submit to Gu Changge.

 

“It seems like you still refuse to see the errors in your ways!”

 

“In that case, don’t blame us for not showing you mercy!”

 

“Let’s not waste our breaths. I’d like to see what you and that Young Master Gu can possibly achieve! You underestimate us and think you can do anything you want to us!?”

 

Many Elders continued to voice their fury. Their gazes were cold and murderous.

 

The fog had filled the palace. It was no longer the original place they were in.

 

However, the Elders here were invincible beings who rarely met their match. They could easily overpower all they came into contact with.

 

Thus, they had full confidence in their strength. After all, at their level of cultivation, their understanding and command over Dao was indeed exceptional. They could even toy with the River of Time.

 

Many had instantly made their move to rip apart this space and return to their original location.

 

*Rumble*

 

Endless energy exploded at once. It was as if a series of terrifying Suns were crashing down through the space. Such a sight had never been seen before. If it had occurred elsewhere, it would have shocked the world.

 

Even Zhuo Fengxie had never witnessed so many beings as powerful as Dao Realm experts striking at once.

 

Such might was even capable of moving him, though only slightly.

 

Words could not describe the difference between the various Dao Realms.

 

Though it looked like Dao abilities were clashing, in reality, all kinds of matter had been launched. This proved the comprehension and control one had over one’s cultivation realm.

 

Zhuo Shixuan had also made his move. The dazzling light shone from past to present.

 

Unfathomable power surged within his palm. Scenes of mountains, time, and the ancient worlds emerged.

 

Although Zhuo Shixuan was slightly weaker than Zhuo Fengxie, he was not to be underestimated. At his level, a Dharma Body of him could wield almost as much power as his True Body.

 

“What wasted effort. You can avoid some pain if you have chosen wisely.” Gu Changge calmly looked down upon them. Both parties seemed to be separated by a massive and never-ending river.

 

The fog grew thicker. It continued to roll in from the depths and shroud everything.

 

Gu Changge did not intend to kill these Elders. After all, they were useful to him in the future.

 

“I refuse to believe this can stop me.”

 

One of the Zhuo Clan Elders had a menacing gaze as he stretched his hand out into the fog to slam it down on Gu Changge.

 

However, before he could even get close, the horrifying fog turned into an ancient but massive millstone that instantly destroyed the hand.

 

The space descended into chaos. Many parts seemed to warp and crumble apart, but they would soon turn whole again.

 

After all, this was a space created by Gu Changge. It could bear the might of power far beyond those of the Dao Realm.

 

Even if Immortal Emperors had the power to destroy worlds and cut through the River of Time, but in the space he created, an Immortal Emperor might not even be able to destroy a grain of sand.

 

[Back then, both Hun Yuanjun and I couldn’t escape from the Will Space…] As Zhuo Fengxie observed everything, he silently tried to guess Gu Changge’s true might.

 

“How could this be…”

 

The faces of the Zhuo Clan Elders kept changing. They finally sensed something unusual.

 

No matter what they did, the space around them seemed to be entirely unaffected.

 

They could not even get to Gu Changge.

 

Even Zhuo Shixuan was just as helpless. His mighty attacks fell like drops of water in the ocean. They could not even stir up a single ripple.

 

“Is this a space within some kind of strange treasure? Is that why it’s so peculiar?”

 

Someone fearfully suggested.

 

All kinds of scenes appeared in the palms of their hands. There were scenes of Immortal Emperors dying, worlds collapsing, and universes falling apart.

 

Still, it was useless. All of their Dao Abilities vanished into nothingness.

 

Some kind of supreme power seemed to exist in this space. It kept shattering any energy that did not belong to this space.

 

…

 

Gu Changge stood nearby and watched them indifferently. He did not even attempt to strike them.

 

Upon seeing this, Zhuo Fengxie felt even more in awe of Gu Changge.

 

[Everyone underestimated his true power. They thought he simply counted on that Black-Robed Elder. In reality, he’s powerful beyond imagination…]

 

In the distance, Zhuo Shixuan’s expression changed into one of shock and disbelief.

 

He finally understood what was happening. There was nothing strange about this place. It was Gu Changge’s power that was far too horrifying.

 

As he thought of this, many more thoughts flashed across his mind. He quickly came to a decision, and his figure dimmed as if it was vanishing from the place.

 

He wanted to escape by sacrificing this Dharma Body of himself.

 

After all, this was not his True Body.

 

Unfortunately, at that very moment, Gu Changge abruptly chuckled.

 

“Haha. Isn’t it a bit too late for you to think about cutting off this Dharma Body from your True Body?”

 

*Rumble* Gu Changge stretched his hand down upon the spot where Zhuo Shixuan was.

 

A large rift appeared as if the layers of Spacetime had been sliced apart.

 

Deep within the depths of ancient space, a figure sat cross-legged. The figure abruptly opened his eyes and stared into the distance in horror.

 

A massive hand appeared and shattered all Principles. A large portion of the universe instantly collapsed.

 

This was Zhuo Shixuan’s True Body, which had been unthinkably far from the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

Though Zhuo Shixuan tried to resist, it did not work. The hand caught him at once.

 

“How could this be…”

 

The Elders of the Zhuo Clan were terrified by what they had just witnessed. Their hair stood on end, and shivers ran down their spines.

 

“So, that’s why Zhuo Fengxie made such a choice…”

 

In that instant, many had lost the will to right back. Their faces grew pale, and their minds went blank.

 

Zhuo Shixuan did not expect Gu Changge to be capable of doing something so terrifying. Despite the endless divide of Spacetime, the latter had located his True Body.

 

One’s True Body and one’s Dharma Body were naturally connected. Zhuo Shixuan knew what the outcome would be, and his face morphed into a look of horror. He knew they could not go up against such power.

 

In an instant, all the Zhuo Clan Elders were filled with bitterness. They chose to stop resisting.

 

“I should’ve known from the start. Why would a being as powerful as Hun Yuanjun truly submitted to a youth… Even if he came from great origins, it wouldn’t be enough.”

 

At this moment, many of the Zhuo Clan Elders had come to a realisation, and their hearts were filled with bitterness. Perhaps… Zhuo Fengxie did what he did because he had no other choice.

 

“It seems to me that you’re all smart. So, I won’t have to elaborate further. From today onwards, everyone in the Zhuo Clan will have to follow my command. Any objections?” Gu Changge smiled faintly. His expression was as calm as ever. It was as if he had merely done something insignificant.