Chapter 1254, Avoiding Bad Luck Has Become His Instinct; Visiting the Primary Hope Saintess

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Apart from a few Forces like the Beast Court, most of the Supreme Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation had sent people to attend Chu Gucheng’s birthday banquet. They had shown him enough respect.

 

Although the armies of the Beast Court and the Land of Celestial Suffering were still clashing at the border, it would not stop Chu Gucheng from holding the birthday banquet.

 

After the Primary Hope Saintess disappeared, humming sounds were heard coming from the distance.

 

An ancient battleship which carried a primordial aura arrived. It was as though it came from ancient times.

 

“It’s the ancient battleship of the Imperial Celestial Palace. They’ve sent some people to this place as well.”

 

Many guests were shocked as they rose to their feet and looked at the ancient battleship. During this period, they had paid attention to the incident in the Magnificent Sun Ancient Territory, but no one knew what had happened.

 

Also, another incident caught the attention of many.

 

The Jing Family suddenly showed up.

 

A Great Sage who came from the same era as the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace revealed herself.

 

Many felt that the Great Sage would naturally collaborate with the Imperial Celestial Palace. This was worth their attention.

 

“Even the important guests from the Imperial Celestial Palace have arrived.” Chu Gucheng put on a smile upon seeing that. He was no longer in a bad mood from the Primary Hope Saintess humiliating him earlier. He rose into the sky to greet them.

 

The Imperial Celestial Palace and Land of Celestial Suffering rarely came into contact, but there were no grudges between them either.

 

Chu Gucheng had asked someone to send them the invitation. The other party showed him enough respect by coming to this place. However, Chu Gucheng was not sure if it was merely an illusion or if someone was indeed looking into him.

 

Just now, he suddenly felt someone setting their gaze upon him, which astounded him. It was as if a pair of horrifying eyes suddenly opened to look at the whole world.

 

[What’s going on?] A vigilant Chu Gucheng looked up at the sky. The weather was lovely and there was not any anomaly.

 

[He’s indeed the Fortuitous One who has achieved a lot. Avoiding mistfortune has become his instinct.] On the ancient battleship, Gu Changge looked at what was going on with interest.

 

He had merely looked into Chu Gucheng earlier and was surprised that the other party detected it. This would never happen when he did the same to the other Fortuitous Ones in the past.

 

It seemed that Chu Gucheng, who was now in the capital of the Land of Celestial Suffering, was blessed with immense Fortuity. He was invincible. Hardly anyone would be a match for him in this place.

 

Anyway, Gu Changge had no intention of making a move against Chu Gucheng and the Land of Celestial Suffering right now. It was not the right moment. Besides, an opening would soon come.

 

“King Chu.” Outside the battleship, an Elder from the Imperial Celestial Palace spoke to Chu Gucheng.

 

Chu Gucheng recovered from his shock and cupped his fists. “Greetings, my guests from the Imperial Celestial Palace. I’m truly honoured to have you here. This way, please.”

 

Ling Yuxian and the others left the battleship and followed the Elder. After taking a glance at them, Chu Gucheng stopped paying attention to them.

 

However, when he saw Gu Changge leaving the battleship, he furrowed his brows, feeling that the young man was sizing him up. For some reason, the other party’s gaze made him feel immensely uncomfortable. It was as though he was an item or prey.

 

He felt awkward deep within and reckoned that he had never seen the young man before. But for some reason, it felt like they had met before.

 

The Elder from the Imperial Celestial Palace at the head was responsible for leading everyone to attend the birthday banquet. When he noticed Chu Gucheng’s strange expression, he asked, “What’s wrong, King Chu?”

 

Chu Gucheng came to his senses and waved his hand with a smile. “Nothing. I just feel that the Imperial Celestial Palace has many brilliant young Disciples.”

 

In his opinion, the young man was indeed special, but he was merely a young Disciple from the Imperial Celestial Palace. He was not worthy of his attention.

 

“Thanks for the compliment, King Chu.” The Elder from the Imperial Celestial Palace guffawed upon hearing that. He was in a good mood. The prospects of the Imperial Celestial Palace were looking great. It was only a matter of time before their glory was restored.

 

On the other hand, Ling Yuxian secretly shot Gu Changge a look. She always felt that Gu Changge must have his reason for attending the birthday banquet.

 

When Gu Changge noticed her gaze, he said with a smile, “Why are you stealing glances at me, Senior Sister Yuxian? If you love looking at me, just tell me. I’ll let you look at me for as long as you want.”

 

Ling Yuxian’s face reddened when she heard that. She snorted and said, “Get over yourself. I was just curious about why you sized him up.”

 

Gu Changge replied with a smile, “He’s the King of the Land of Celestial Suffering, after all. What’s wrong with me sizing him up out of curiosity?”

 

Ling Yuxian rolled her eyes. “You don’t even care about the identity and background of my Older Sister, so why would you pay attention to a rising star like him?”

 

Although she had not returned to the peak of her power, Chu Gucheng was indeed considered a rising star in her opinion. Considering her seniority, she was much older than him.

 

Gu Changge must have been around for an even longer time, so why would he want to find out more about Chu Gucheng?

 

“Why do you understand me so well now, Senior Sister Yuxian?” Gu Changge kept a smile on his face.

 

Ling Yuxian was startled for a moment before coming to her senses. [That’s right. When did I start understanding him so well?]

 

“I don’t understand you at all. Just get over yourself, will you?” She refuted him and hastened her pace to follow behind the others from the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

Gu Changge smiled and nonchalantly walked behind her. The others from the Imperial Celestial Palace were not surprised by what was going on.

 

There were already all sorts of rumours about Ling Yuxian and Gu Changge when they were in the Imperial Celestial Palace. They had been close while on their way to the Land of Celestial Suffering. Even their courtyards were close to one another. This caused many to fall into their wild thoughts.

 

The birthday banquet of Chu Gucheng had not started, and the guests had their respective resting areas.

 

After Ling Yuxian entered the room arranged by Land of Celestial Suffering, she immediately concealed the aura around her and started contacting Ling Yuling.

 

“I know what’s going on over there. From the looks of it, there shouldn’t be any danger in the Land of Celestial Suffering. However, to be safe, you’d better visit the Primary Hope Saintess the next morning. I need to ask her some questions.”

 

The water in the bronze basin reflected Ling Yuling’s figure.

 

She was seated on a cliff and there was an abyss behind her. It was as though she would be gone with the wind at any moment.

 

At this moment, there was a mirror made from clouds in front of her which reflected Ling Yuling’s figure from the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

“Visit the Primary Hope Saintess?” Ling Yuxian was surprised.

 

Ling Yuling nodded and told her that she had come across a descendant of Nan Zun when she went to the Spacetime Sea the other day. She was not sure if Ling Yuxian still remembered Nan Zun.

 

Meanwhile, in another building in the Land of Celestial Suffering, Gu Changge was seated near the window. The aroma of tea exuded from the cup on the table. He fiddled with the cup and looked at the street outside.

 

“It’s such a flourishing country.” He could not help but be impressed.

 

“I was told an old friend was looking for me…” Footsteps were heard as an old man approached him. He was puzzled when he was told someone wanted to see him. Before he even finished speaking, he saw Gu Changge seated by the window and was rooted to the spot.

 

“We haven’t met in a while, and you look exhausted, Uncle Fu.” Gu Changge flashed a smile at the old man.

 

Uncle Fu donned a dark expression. When he was in his residence, a servant told him that an old friend had invited him to meet up at a teahouse.

 

He was surprised at that time, wondering which old friend was there to visit him.

 

“Greetings, Young Master.” Uncle Fu did not expect the person to be Gu Changge of all people. He did not understand how Gu Changge had the guts to come to the Land of Celestial Suffering and be seated in the teahouse.

 

It was true that Gu Changge had saved him when they were in the Southbarren Ancient Territory. However, he was the reason that the whereabouts of Chu Gucheng’s Son, Chu Xiao, were exposed, which led to him getting killed by Di Kun of the Beast Court.

 

[How did he dare to come to the Land of Celestial Suffering!? Isn’t he worried his identity might be exposed and they’ll retaliate against him!?]

 

“Please drop the formalities, Uncle Fu. Have a seat.” Gu Changge extended his hand with a smile.

 

Uncle Fu was hesitant. However, he reckoned he should not be rude since Gu Changge had saved his life before. As such, he took a seat as he was told.

 

“Why do you want to see me, Young Master?” Uncle Fu asked directly. He did not want to waste too much time here.