Chapter 1184, She Still Would Not Dare to Say Anything; Growing Anxiety

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Ling Yuxian’s gaze fell upon Elder Xian Yun as she tried to observe her expression.

 

She usually trusted all Elders, but upon finding out how inscrutable Gu Changge was, her suspicion was aroused and she became more cautious.

 

Although Elder Xian Yun was a being who had gone through Three Decay Tribulations, she was most likely not as strong as Gu Changge. Perhaps she was not even aware of how mysterious and special her Disciple was.

 

Or perhaps she was aware of everything, but her life was being controlled by Gu Changge. Since she could not even save herself, she could only pretend to not know anything.

 

After the meeting was over, Ling Yuxian gave it some thought and told Ling Qiuchang to make the Elders stay. Then, she talked to each Elder, one by one.

 

She had initially intended to let only Elder Xian Yun stay. However, that would be too conspicuous if she did that. Why were all other Elders allowed to leave except for Elder Xian Yun?

 

It would be fine if there was nothing wrong with Gu Changge. However, if he indeed held ill-intentions, doing this would arouse his suspicion. At the very least, it would be less suspicious by making all the Elders stay.

 

Although Gu Changge had said he had no ill intentions against the Imperial Celestial Palace, Ling Yuxian still regarded him as an unknown dangerous enemy after her Older Sister gave her a warning.

 

A layer of mist flowed around in the spacious hall.

 

Elder Xian Yun stood in the hall with her head lowered. She wondered what Ling Qiuchang had to say. He had made all the Elders stay and intended to talk to them one by one.

 

“Elder Xian Yun…”

 

Soon enough, an icy voice disrupted Elder Xian Yun’s thoughts. When she saw Ling Yuxian standing before her, she was shocked.

 

Ling Qiuchang stood not far away from them, but he did not come over. It seemed that he intended to let Ling Yuxian talk to her alone.

 

Elder Xian Yun was puzzled. Previously, Ling Yuxian had summoned her to ask her about Gu Changge. At that time, there was nothing wrong with her statement as she did not dare to show any anomalies. She wondered why Ling Yuxian wanted to talk to her again.

 

Ling Yuxian stared fixedly at Elder Xian Yun. Her gaze radiated a purple glow as though the River of Time was flowing behind it.

 

“Elder Xian Yun, you don’t have to worry about a certain someone finding out what has happened today. I just want to ask you a few questions.” she said calmly.

 

Elder Xian Yun was startled as she felt an immense pressure coming from this Junior that she had never felt before.

 

She lowered her gaze and asked gently, “What do you wish to know?”

 

Ling Yuxian said, “You know what questions I’m going to ask. No outsider is allowed to kick up a storm in the Imperial Celestial Palace. If you’ve fallen into danger or if you’ve been threatened, you don’t have to worry. The Imperial Celestial Palace is impenetrable. We’ve gone through countless crises before. What you’re worried about is merely a small matter.”

 

Elder Xian Yun put on a bitter smile. She knew what Ling Yuxian was trying to say. Nevertheless, it would be pointless to tell her the truth. Although she was still one step away from the True Dao Realm, it was impossible for an Ancestral Dao Realm Master to make a move and control her life without her knowing it.

 

Her head remained low as she replied in a small voice, “You’re overthinking things. I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

 

Ling Qiuchang furrowed his brows when he heard that.

 

Ling Yuxian took a look at Ling Qiuchang to motion for him to stay put before saying, “In that case, you may go back now, Elder Xian Yun. Perhaps I’m indeed overthinking things.”

 

Elder Xian Yun nodded and left the hall.

 

Ling Yuxian watched her leave as her gaze darkened. She muttered, “It seems that things are thornier than I thought. Elder Xian Yun is indeed being threatened. She’s aware of the Disciple’s identity. Now the Imperial Celestial Palace is on the decline, and the situation in the Primary Hope Civilisation is chaotic. An invisible calamity is lurking in the dark.”

 

In the following days, the atmosphere at the Imperial Celestial Palace changed slightly.

 

Elders who had received the news started gathering their most powerful Disciples.

 

Disciples who were travelling around the world were also told to go back, and they were barred from leaving. It seemed that they were ready to cordon off the Sect.

 

The various Forces speculated that the Imperial Celestial Palace had decided to seal off their Sect to avoid the calamity.

 

This move made many who did not know the truth panic.

 

After all, even an ancient Major Forces like the Imperial Celestial Palace had made such a decision. It meant that the Primary Hope Civilisation would likely fall into a state of complete chaos.

 

In the Imperial Celestial Palace, Gu Changge did not seem to be aware of the fact that Ling Yuxian and the others were vigilant against him. He still cultivated just like any other Disciple while waiting for the time to set off and rescue the Founder.

 

As usual, Jing Xiao would come to talk about cultivation with him whenever she had the time. Their relationship seemed to be getting closer.

 

Ling Yuxian was aware of all this, which was why she was increasingly worried.

 

She felt that Gu Changge was probably aware of Jing Xiao’s identity and background, which was why he intentionally got closer to her. There were many young and beautiful female Disciples of the current generation in the Imperial Celestial Palace, but he had chosen Jing Xiao.

 

Why?

 

Jing Xiao was innocent and at an age when she yearned for love, while Gu Changge was handsome and elegant. There was no way Jing Xiao could resist his sweet talk. It was likely that she had told Gu Changge everything.

 

Ling Yuxian felt a sense of unease at the thought of this. She reckoned that she had to warn Jing Xiao about him.

 

After Elder Xian Yun left the council hall that day, she was worried Gu Changge would ask her questions. She was fearful deep within, but when she recalled that Ling Yuxian had made all the Elders stay instead of her alone, she was relieved.

 

On the other hand, Gu Changge did not seem to think deeply about it, nor did he even care.