Chapter 1283, The Battle Between Ancestral Dao Realm experts; One Terrifying Incident After Another

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

All of them shuddered in fear. From an insignificant person, Chu Gucheng overcame many obstacles and became who he was. The way he could consider everything when devising a plan was astonishing.

 

Han Feng and the others initially thought that as long as they could come to the old minister’s home alive and see the matching jade, they could find the culprit who had harmed Chu Heng’s Wife.

 

Much to their surprise, Chu Gucheng had already made an arrangement. Even if the assassination attempt failed, he would have the jade destroyed.

 

That way, even if Han Feng and the others were lucky enough to survive, they could never get to the culprit.

 

“I wonder which person is dealing with the Champion General that the King is so protective of,” Han Feng said through clenched teeth, feeling resentful.

 

Although he had sent a message to Chu Heng to inform him about what was happening in the capital, he suspected that his message could not reach Chu Heng at all.

 

The others were dejected. They were too weak compared with the Royal Family. They were powerless to go against them. Also, they had to be vigilant all the time because some people might come to attack them again.

 

Chu Bai was furious because he almost lost his life the day before.

 

Although Gu Changge had saved them, those from the Land of Celestial Suffering would surely send some people to destroy them and wipe out the traces left behind the day before.

 

Presently, the Land of Celestial Suffering was not a safe place for him. What should he do next? Where should he go?

 

<Those from the Land of Celestial Suffering want you dead, but at this point, you’re still thinking about how to run for your life. You deserve your fate.> Suddenly, the Artifact Spirit of the Sun Shooting Bow was heard speaking disdainfully in Chu Bai’s mind.

 

A myriad of expressions came over Chu Bai’s face, but he soon became dispirited.

 

He also felt that it was humiliating to keep running away like this, but there was nothing he could do about it. It wasn’t like he had the power to deal with the Land of Celestial Suffering and Chu Gucheng.

 

Even the mysterious and powerful Gu Changge was besieged by several Ancestral Dao Realm experts.

 

The sounds of slaughters shocked everyone, making their hearts pound in their chests. Impacted by the fluctuations, they had the urge to kneel.

 

In that direction, Chu Yuan was the first to flare up, followed by Chu Gucheng and the others. A horrifying battle that could not be described with words broke out just like this.

 

The entire capital seemed to have come alive. Wisps of the Power of the People’s Will rose into the air and came from different directions, forming an illusory Dragon.

 

Howls were heard coming from Heaven and Earth. It was like the breathing of an ancient deity who had awakened.

 

Countless Great Universes resonated with it as their auras surged.

 

Chu Gucheng was blessed with these terrifying auras. He was like the Human Emperor as his armour radiated a Divine Light. He led all of them to charge towards Gu Changge.

 

The moment they clashed, tsunamis were formed and the sky trembled. Billions of Principles swept across everything like a storm.

 

The Elders of the Imperial Celestial Palace could not stand stably. They were sent flying away by the repercussions. The ordinary Disciples were almost turned into blood mists at that instant. The buildings around them turned into dust, forming a vacuum area. The streets were destroyed and a pit was left behind.

 

Then, the battlefield was moved beyond the borders of this world. No one could see what was going on with clarity. Nevertheless, the frightening fluctuations kept coming from outside the world, impacting the Souls of every cultivator like waves.

 

Everywhere was in dead silence outside the capital of the Land of Celestial Suffering. Stars fell and turned into dust. The River of Time was in turmoil.

 

An Ancestral Dao Realm expert could destroy countless Great Universes with only a glance. A battle of that level was beyond anyone’s imagination. It could easily destroy the world and different Spacetimes.

 

A battle of this kind made beings like Chu Bai feel despondent and powerless. They were insignificant as ants. There was nothing Chu Bai could do upon hearing the mockery of the Artifact Spirit of the Sun Shooting Bow.

 

He was a weak cultivator who was not even an Immortal Emperor. What right did he have to have a hand in the battle between those horrifying beings?

 

“If I had the power of the Ancestral Dao Realm, I could go against them. However, there’s nothing I can do now,” Chu Bai said dejectedly.

 

The Artifact Spirit sneered. It did not conceal its disdain. <I thought you were capable, but it seems that I’ve overestimated your capabilities. Given how timid you are, you shouldn’t even dream that I’ll submit to you.>

 

Chu Bai donned a dark expression upon hearing its mockery. Still, he gritted his teeth and said, “Why don’t you tell me what I can do? Do you think I have the power to interfere in the battle between Ancestral Dao Realm experts? Any one of them can turn me into nothingness with only a glance.”

 

The Artifact Spirit was surprised by how timid Chu Bai was. Supposedly, a Fortuitous One like him should be brave and ambitious. In the Artifact Spirit’s opinion, beings in the Ancestral Dao Realm made Chu Bai feel despondent and powerless. Anyway, he could not be blamed for having the urge to run away. Even those in the Dao Realm would feel hopeless and helpless in this situation.

 

<Don’t forget that you’re not the only one who’s been threatened by those from the Land of Celestial Suffering. All of you are supposed to work together. Those from the Land of Celestial Suffering want you dead, and you have a right to retaliate against them. If you don’t even have the courage to get revenge for yourself, you’d better give up on cultivating sooner.> The Artifact Spirit sneered. Naturally, it would not let Chu Bai give up easily.

 

Although the situation in the Land of Celestial Suffering was chaotic, it was not in turmoil. The Artifact Spirit reckoned that it had to fan the flames.

 

Chu Bai understood what the Artifact Spirit meant. However, he did not think that they could have any impact on the Land of Celestial Suffering even if they joined forces.

 

It would be useless even if Chu Heng showed up at this point.

 

Certainly, Chu Bai was swayed upon hearing the Artifact Spirit’s words.

 

After all, rather than running for his life, he should step forward and face those from the Land of Celestial Suffering to get his revenge.

 

The journey of cultivation was like a boat moving in the opposite direction of a river. If one refused to overcome obstacles and improve, he would be forced to move backwards.

 

Chu Bai’s cultivation path required him to be brave and ambitious. If he continued to be so timid, he would develop an Inner Demon and could not improve further.

 

“I get it now.” His eyes brightened as a light flashed across his gaze.

 

He finally understood why the Artifact Spirit of the Sun Shooting Bow loathed him for being wimpy.

 

Presently, his mind was clear and he was determined.

 

“Brother Han Feng, please come up with a way to let the Champion General know what’s happening in the capital and the situation he’s in. Since those from the Land of Celestial Suffering want us dead, we have every right to retaliate against them. This time, we have to get justice for ourselves.”

 

Chu Bai came to his senses and became high-spirited. Then, he started having a discussion with Han Feng and the others.

 

Although the House of Talents was controlled by the Royal Family, they were usually unrestrained. As such, they did not have much respect for the Royal Family.

 

People like Chu Kui and Bi Xin would not be easily intimidated. They were almost killed by Chu Gucheng’s trusted aide. Naturally, they had to settle the score with him.

 

Upon hearing Chu Bai’s words, they were furious and agreed that they would make those from the Land of Celestial Suffering pay the price.

 

The fact that Han Feng was the Champion General’s trusted aide wasn’t a secret in the capital.

 

They intended to make a scene out of the incident the day before and force the Royal Family to explain themselves. They would also ask the Royal Family to give them the corpse of Chu Heng’s Wife and the matching jade so that they could get to the culprit.

 

“Regardless of which person has killed my Daughter, I’ll get to him no matter what it takes. I’m old now and no longer enthusiastic about pursuing the Great Dao. I just want to get revenge for my Daughter so that she can truly rest in peace.” The old minister was no ordinary person. He looked at the battlefield which could not be seen through as the aura of Confucianism swirled around him.

 

He was emotionally affected by what Chu Bai and the others had said.

 

The old minister had spent all his life nurturing talented people for the Land of Celestial Suffering, but in the end, his Daughter was killed and the Royal Family was doing all they could to protect the culprit. It was an understatement to say that he was disappointed.

 

Han Feng and the others were thrilled upon hearing the old minister’s words.

 

Although the old minister rarely made a move, he was so gifted that everything he said or wrote would have a huge impact on the world.

 

Moreover, he had nurtured countless talented people. Many ministers in the Land of Celestial Suffering used to be his students. He still had the support of these former students.

 

As long as the old minister expressed his intention, anyone would help him.

 

“We all feel assured to have your word, Sir.” Han Feng and the others were elated, feeling that there was a turning point.

 

“I’ve never had a hand in the affairs of the Land of Celestial Suffering in a long time. Regardless, I’ll make the Royal Family give me an explanation.” The old minister said solemnly.

 

Soon enough, letters written by the old minister were sent from his home to the residences of many ministers in the capital.

 

Other than that, many letters were sent to different territories of the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

The undercurrents within the Land of Celestial Suffering seemed to be surging.

 

In the Crown Prince Mansion, an emotionless Chu Wushang listened to his trusted aide’s report.

 

“Just like what Father had predicted, the old minister would surely do something, which was why he told me to monitor his residence.”

 

“Fortunately, Father has made some arrangements. Now, the capital of the Land of Celestial Suffering has been cordoned off. No news could be sent to the outside world. If those ministers dare to betray us at this point, we’ll just kill them with the reason that they’ve collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster.

 

“Although it’ll badly hurt the Land of Celestial Suffering, it’ll be beneficial for our long-term developments.” Chu Wushang muttered.

 

At the same time, he looked at the outside world and watched what was going on in front of the ruins where the people of the Imperial Celestial Palace used to stay.

 

The epic battle broke out when Chu Gucheng, the Dharma Sage, and Elder Jin joined forces to besiege Gu Changge. The battle between Ancestral Dao Realm experts was beyond anyone’s imagination. It took place in the Boundless Dimensional Spacetime.

 

All of the World Energy there was chaotic, so no one could see through the battlefield. It was even more chaotic than before the creation of Heaven and Earth.

 

Chu Wushang could not clearly see what was going on over there either. He could only feel that the Spacetime there was repeatedly contorted, shattered, and reformed. Great Worlds fell apart in the dimension they could not see.

 

The sky above the capital was as dark as ink. It was as though they were engulfed in eternal darkness.

 

The stars were dim. Struck by the repercussions, they came apart and turned into dust.

 

The Boundless Spacetime trembled. The traces of the epic battle spread in all directions and traversed across different times until they reached the end of the void.

 

Other than Chu Wushang, countless people also looked in that direction.

 

Just like him, they could not see anything. Only those in the Ancestral Dao Realm or near that Realm could see the contour of the battle. They could see figures flying around. A massive hand which came from the River of Time descended and made all the substances explode.

 

They were solemn and wary. Ancestral Dao Realm experts were the true power of the Immortal Forces. They might not even show up in hundreds of epochs, let alone get into a battle.

 

It was the first time that several Ancestral Dao Realm experts joined forces to besiege a person in the history of the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

Besides the Land of Celestial Suffering, countless beings from different parts of the Primary Hope Civilisation and even outside the Boundless Expanse could feel the tremendous auras, which seemed able to destroy the Heaven itself.

 

“Everyone, please destroy this Demon with me!” Chu Gucheng’s growl was heard coming from outside the world all of a sudden. He sounded furious.

 

His voice was so deafening that their eardrums almost exploded.

 

Then, the Dao Realm experts who had charged towards the battlefield outside the world were sent flying away while spitting blood. A particular bloody figure fell from the sky.

 

His armour and helmet were shattered, revealing his bloody face. He was none other than the Immortal Suppression General, Chu Yuan.

 

Presently, his entire figure was covered in blood. Not even a single part of his body was intact. His bones were broken, his forehead was sunken, and there was a bloody hole in his chest. Dark Principles was gnawing at his Life Force.

 

He was badly injured. It was as though a fist light had penetrated his body. He lost the power to keep fighting as he fell from the sky.

 

All of them were terrified upon seeing that.

 

They initially thought that Gu Changge would surely be defeated. After all, he was surrounded by so many powerful opponents, and they were in the Land of Celestial Suffering. It could be said that Chu Gucheng was invincible.

 

Nevertheless, not long after the battle started, Chu Yuan was badly injured and almost lost his life. He fell from the sky while seemingly on his last legs. It was no wonder Chu Gucheng let out a deafening growl.

 

“He’ll be fine…” Given Ling Yuxian’s current cultivation level, she did not have a right to take part in the battle. She was anxious and worried about Gu Changge.

 

At the same time, she noticed that the Primary Hope Saintess, who never participated in the battle, was more nervous than she was. The Primary Hope Saintess was not as dispassionate as she usually was.

 

“It’d be great if Older Sister were here.” Ling Yuxian felt that something was off about the Primary Hope Saintess, but she could not put her finger on it.

 

Now, she just hoped that Ling Yuling would show up and stop everything.

 

The battle not only shocked everyone in the Land of Celestial Suffering but also the entire Primary Hope Civilisation. Many people from the mysterious and unknown lands looked in that direction in shock.

 

The sounds of the battle outside the world penetrated the entire Spacetime, reaching the end of the void. All of them could not hear anything else.

 

All Principles, Order, and Fragments of the Great Dao danced around.

 

*Boom!* Every Rune radiated a dazzling light. They were destructive and shockwaves were sent across different Spacetimes.

 

The battle lasted for a long time until all of them shuddered in fear. The battle felt like it happened in a Spacetime of the past, but it also felt like it hadn’t been a long time since the battle started.

 

That was because there was no trace of time in that area. No one knew how long had actually passed.

 

The idea of time was erased from that area.

 

Ancestral Dao Realm experts would never run out of energy. They were already the strongest cultivators. They could easily restore their powers. The reserves of their Qi and Sources would never deplete.

 

Their Life Force was basically endless, and they would find dying hard.

 

All of a sudden, a deafening sound was heard. Something struck the sky and formed a hole. The battlefield outside the world exploded. When the gap appeared, the initially dark sky was illuminated by a dazzling light that was as bright as lightning.

 

All of them could see a vague figure hovering above the battlefield. As he waved his hand, his palm which carried the immense pressure of the Great Dao descended. He was like the overlord of the Boundless Expanse.

 

The next moment, another bloody figure fell from the battlefield.

 

His figure with a hunched back looked like a sack. His arms were broken. Fear and disbelief were written all over his face.

 

“How is that possible!?” Elder Jin from the Rising Dawn Civilisation kept spitting blood as he was sent flying away from the battlefield.