Chapter 1238, What I Mean Is That Chu Gucheng Will Die

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“Thanks for the compliment, Young Master Gu. However, those are merely rumours that aren’t true.” Zi Wanhe smiled upon hearing that. “You have a mysterious background, and even the powers of your old servants are inscrutable. That’s truly shocking. I admire this about you. It’s our honour that you’ve come to visit.”

 

He was telling the truth. There were two old servants by Gu Changge’s side. Zi Wanhe could see through only one of them, since that person had gone through only his Six Decay Tribulations. In short, one was not an Ancestral Dao Realm expert yet.

 

However, the other one was horrifying. There was no doubt he was not an average Ancestral Dao Realm expert.

 

He might be a being who had gone through eight or even Nine Decay Tribulations. Was there even such a figure in the Primary Hope Civilisation?

 

Zi Wanhe regarded himself as peerless. Throughout Spacetimes of the past and the present, no one was a match for him. He was the mightiest cultivator in the Primary Hope Civilisation. Only a small number of people had a right to battle against him.

 

That was because he was an Ancestral Dao Realm expert who had gone through his Eighth Decay, which was a terrifying threshold before the Realm of Absolute Detachment.

 

Even the prodigies who could be considered Heterogeneities might not be able to go beyond the Seventh Decay Tribulation in their lifetimes.

 

As far as Zi Wanhe was concerned, other than Di Li of the Beast Court and the Buddhism Master of the Tathagata Buddha Realm, there were no other Ancestral Dao Realm experts who had gone through their Eighth Decay Tribulations.

 

Even the King of the Land of Celestial Suffering, Chu Gucheng, and his Master, The Dharma Sage, had not gone through their Eighth Decay Tribulation.

 

Previously, the Palace Master of the World Creation Palace in Radiant Yang True World was experiencing his Eighth Decay Tribulation when he suffered a backlash and died.

 

Usually, the leaders of the Immortal Forces in the Supreme Civilisations were Ancestral Dao Realm Masters who had gone through their Seventh Decay Tribulation. Only a small number of people like Zi Wanhe could get through the Eighth Decay Tribulation and experience a transformative change.

 

The high-ranking officials of Purple Sky Mountain could hear the underlying meanings behind Zi Wanhe’s words.

 

Zi Wanhe was always arrogant and unyielding. Even after Chu Gucheng founded Land of Celestial Suffering, he still had no regard for him. But now, he was speaking to the young man named Gu Changge in such a friendly tone.

 

[Serior Brother Gu.] Zi Yunchuan stood behind. He was flabbergasted upon seeing that.

 

“Oh? There’s a misunderstanding here, Sect Master. Old Jing is not my servant.” Gu Changge kept a faint smile on his face.

 

Zi Wanhe was startled, wondering who the Old Jing was that Gu Changge had mentioned.

 

“Greetings, Fellow Cultivator. I’m Jing Tianyuan.”

 

Just then, Jing Tianyuan, who had always remained silent behind Gu Changge, suddenly stepped forward and glanced at Zi Wanhe before cupping his fists. He sounded calm. Although he called Zi Wanhe a ‘fellow cultivator’, he did not seem to regard him as an equal.

 

This kind of attitude was casual and perfunctory.

 

“Oh, this Senior is the Old Jing you’re talking about, Young Master Gu.”

 

Zi Wanhe would not dare to be arrogant in front of Jing Tianyuan. He did not mind that the latter sounded dispassionate. He cupped his fists and asked, “May I know who you are, Senior?”

 

The people in the hall were surprised upon seeing that, for the Sect Master had just called the other person ‘Senior’.

 

Moreover, Gu Changge had said that this person was not his old servant. It meant that the black-robed old man was his servant.

 

“My identity doesn’t matter. Now, I’m just following the Young Master around to work for him,” Jing Tianyuan said impassively.

 

All of them were astounded upon hearing that. Even a being whose power was inscrutable like him was working for Gu Changge.

 

What kind of background and identity did he have?

 

Zi Wanhe squinted his eyes. Suddenly thinking of something, he cupped his fists and said, “I didn’t expect a being like you would work for someone else, Senior.”

 

Jing Tianyuan swept a glance over him and said calmly, “Why not? Young Master has done me a favour, so I’m supposed to work for him.”

 

Zi Wanhe nodded upon hearing his explanation. “I see. I suppose there’s a reason that Young Master Gu can earn the trust of a being like you.”

 

Jing Tianyuan stared fixedly at him and said, “It seems that you’re aware of my identity.”

 

“You told us your surname is Jing. During this period, the Jing Family suddenly showed up in the Magnificent Sun Ancient Territory. Their existence became known in the entire Primary Hope Civilisation. Although I’ve never sent anyone to gather information, I’m aware of some news. In that case, you must be the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family.” Zi Wanhe cupped his fists and spoke in a respectful tone.

 

All those in the hall, including the Ancestral Dao Realm experts who were hiding in the dark, were astonished upon hearing that. They found it inconceivable that the elegant old man was the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family. He came from the same era as the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace .

 

Jing Tianyuan was slightly surprised before putting on a faint smile. “You’re pretty sharp.”

 

It was merely Zi Wanhe’s speculation as he was not certain. Now that his speculation was verified, he was shocked.

 

“Greetings, Senior.” Everyone from Purple Sky Mountain hurriedly saluted him and appeared even more reverent.

 

They naturally would not dare to be disrespectful to a being like him, who had been alive for countless epochs.

 

Currently, Purple Sky Mountain did not have a being who was a match for him. The Founder of Purple Sky Mountain died during an unknown era and disappeared into the River of Time. As such, the history of Purple Sky Mountain was untraceable. They did not even know during which era Purple Sky Mountain was founded. That was because the traces of their Founder had mostly vanished, and they could not uncover much.

 

Anyway, they believed that the Founder of Purple Sky Mountain was also a being whose power was unrivalled. If he was still alive, he would not be inferior to the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family.

 

Zi Wanhe was tactful enough not to ask more questions. He told some people to prepare for a banquet.

 

Since Gu Changge bore no ill intentions, Zi Wanhe naturally would not dare to harm him. Moreover, even a being like the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family was willing to work for Gu Changge. Naturally, Zi Wanhe would not dare to have any ill intentions.

 

Previously, he had asked some people to look into the incident at the Waterfront Chamber. Then, he also told Zi Yunchuan to examine the traces, but they could not gather any useful information. They gave up on it after that.

 

Many Forces and cultivators in the Primary Hope Civilisation speculated that Gu Changge had something to do with a Forbidden Strange Land.

 

People like Zi Yunchuan who had come into contact with Gu Changge felt the same way too.

 

However, no one could be certain about such a matter. After all, no one had come into contact with any Forbidden Strange Land before.

 

Everyone who had gone to look for those places went missing. No one ever returned.

 

“The Primary Hope Civilisation is about to face a calamity, and Land of Celestial Suffering is the first to be impacted. I’m sure you’re already aware of this, Sect Master.” At the banquet, Gu Changge was seated beside Zi Wanhe. Many delicious dishes had been presented to them. The place was glowing as the Grand Runes were hidden. Even ordinary fruits were seen with patterns of the Great Dao intertwining with each other.

 

The mellow wine reflected many universes and countless Spacetimes.

 

Faced with Zi Wanhe’s question, Gu Changge put on a smile and told him his purpose for the visit.

 

He nonchalantly fiddled with the wine cup and spoke in a way as though he was only talking about an insignificant matter.

 

However, the officials of Purple Sky Mountain put down their cups and bowls to listen attentively.

 

They knew that this was Gu Changge’s true purpose for visiting Purple Sky Mountain. He would not have visited them without a reason, nor was he there to see a friend.

 

“I’ve heard about it, but what do you mean by that, Young Master Gu?” Zi Wanhe filled the cup for Gu Changge as a glint flashed across his eyes.

 

Although he had no regard for Chu Gucheng, he intended to deal with him. If he let Chu Gucheng continue to grow his power, the latter would be a huge threat to him in the future.

 

It had come to a point where their grudges were irresolvable.

 

If not for the fact that Zi Wanhe was wary of Land of Celestial Suffering’s power and connections, he would have made a move.

 

Naturally, behind the war between the Beast Court and Land of Celestial Suffering, Purple Sky Mountain had been fanning the flames.

 

“Land of Celestial Suffering will be destroyed, and Chu Gucheng will die. This is what I mean.” Gu Changge said nonchalantly after taking a sip.

 

Zi Wanhe’s pupils dilated. Even he felt his heart racing in his chest when he heard Gu Changge’s words. A horrifying atmosphere suddenly engulfed him.

 

It was as though Land of Celestial Suffering would be destroyed and disappear the next moment.

 

Zi Wanhe suddenly realised he had neglected something important. He initially thought that Gu Changge had a powerful background and identity. Now, it seemed that this young man was even more terrifying than the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family.

 

The originally lively atmosphere in the hall turned gloomy when Gu Changge finished speaking. The expressions of these officials changed drastically.

 

Many alluring women who were dancing suddenly turned pale and almost suffocated. They could not bear the terrifying pressure.

 

“There are some irresolvable grudges between Land of Celestial Suffering and Purple Sky Mountain. If Land of Celestial Suffering is going to be destroyed, it’s definitely good news to us.” Zi Wanhe suppressed the horror in his heart and forced a smile. Then, he said something to break the silence.