Chapter 1285, Crush You Until There Is No Trace of You Left in the World; You Want Me to Massacre the Entire Country?

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“Is this worth it?”

 

Gu Changge’s cold voice rang out. He reached down and shook his outstretched hand lightly. The entire world shuddered in response. Large pieces of the world collapsed, and the River of Time trembled violently.

 

“Gucheng…” The Dharma Sage roared, brimming with murderous intent. A hazy divine furnace emerged above his head, and billions of Seven-Coloured Divine Flames came crashing down. An overwhelming Divine Power immediately blanketed the world, igniting the darkness.

 

Like Elder Jin, the Dharma Sage had been looking for an opportunity to recover after he was severely injured in the battle. Be that as it may, he immediately charged forward without regard for his injuries when he saw that Chu Gucheng had been heavily wounded.

 

Before he could reach Gu Changge, he was solidly struck by the other party’s outstretched hand. Blood splattered across the world as he was blasted away by the impact.

 

“You…” Chu Gucheng stared at the large hand reaching towards him with a mixture of horror and rage. Then, the overwhelming Power of Fortuity rose from his body once more. The prayers and wishes intertwined and lingered around him.

 

Although he wanted to avoid that hand, Gu Changge’s hand lightly came down and firmly caught him in its grasp. He gave a muffled groan. The sound of bones breaking came from his body. Large pieces of bones even exploded from the crushing force.

 

The Human Emperor Dharma Body behind him, which spanned the entire world, could not help becoming distorted and blurred even though it was sustained by Dao Strength.

 

Similarly, its face that resembled him in appearance had an expression of pain and suffering.

 

It was a bone-chilling and hair-raising scene. Like an insignificant ant, the Human Emperor Dharma Body which filled the entire sky was easily caught by the terrifying hand. Even the vast Spacetime was reduced to dust at that moment.

 

Chu Gucheng was crushed by the hand, unable to move in the slightest. Blood trickled down his body and dripped into the Boundless Void. The bones in his body were consecutively broken as though they were constantly being mangled by an invisible pressure.

 

His expression was filled with pain and rage, as well as extreme reluctance to admit defeat. By nature, he should have been invincible within the territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering. It was shocking to think that he had zero chance of victory even though the conditions were so favourable for him.

 

The gap in their strength made him fall into despair.

 

“Your Majesty…” Countless people in the Land of Celestial Suffering wailed in shock and anger. It was hard to believe that the King, who was as invincible as a God in their eyes, would be caught in another person’s grasp like a chicken strangled by the neck and showing such humiliation.

 

In the capital, the expression of the Eldest Prince, Chu Wushang, changed drastically at the sight. He had been watching the battle quietly from the palace, but he was starting to feel uneasy about the situation.

 

The same was true for the distinguished guests and the ministers in the palace. Many of them cried out with looks of disbelief on their faces. They initially assumed that the outcome of the battle was predetermined since the Land of Celestial Suffering had such advantageous conditions.

 

However, Gu Changge’s might had exceeded their expectations.

 

“Please help us, Senior Xing Ying!” Elder Jin, who was recovering from his wounds, gritted his teeth. Glancing at Old Lady Xing Ying and her companions, he begged them for help.

 

“Senior Sister…” Star King Bai Mei looked hesitant and uncertain, as though he was struggling to restrain himself. If things were to continue in such a manner, Chu Gucheng would soon be in danger. That would not only affect the Land of Celestial Suffering’s future but also the Great Dao that he was pursuing.

 

The people from various Forces, such as the Towering Divine Cave, the Bright Light Temple, and the Tathagata Buddha Realm, reacted in a similar manner. Their expressions changed constantly, and they turned to look at the Primary Hope Saintess in unison. They were hoping to see her response to the situation since she was probably stronger than Chu Gucheng.

 

Contrary to their expectations, the Primary Hope Saintess showed no intention to take action. She simply stood in front of the ruins and stared at the scene outside the world. They became even more confused as a result.

 

Was the Primary Hope Saintess confident in Chu Gucheng? Did she have no intention to help despite the current situation?

 

*Bleurgh!* Just as the people in the Land of Celestial Suffering were trembling in fear, a dull roar came from outside the world.

 

Gu Changge coldly tightened the grip of his outstretched hand. Meanwhile, Chu Gucheng endured immense pain. Only a muffled moan escaped from him even though his body continued to be crushed under the pressure.

 

In the next moment, the horrifying aura that surged around Chu Gucheng’s body swept across the world as though countless stars had exploded. A mist of blood subsequently erupted. His figure was squeezed by the large hand until he exploded. Similarly, the Human Emperor Dharma Body behind him also cracked and shattered into a mist of light that filled the sky before vanishing from sight.

 

“Your Majesty…” Countless people screamed in disbelief. How could the brave and invincible King perish just like that?

 

The ministers and prominent figures in the Land of Celestial Suffering exclaimed in equal shock and horror. Many of them stiffened and stood frozen on the spot as though they were stone statues. Their entire bodies had gone cold from disbelief.

 

It was difficult for them to accept the situation before them. How could Chu Gucheng have been crushed to death by the Heavenslayers Alliance Leader? In fact, both his Soul and body were destroyed on the spot! Wails of shock and grief rang out from countless cities.

 

“That’s impossible! How can Father die? Even Master…” Chu Wushang felt cold from head to toe. His body staggered slightly, and his complexion went deathly pale. He could no longer remain calm and steady as before.

 

“Has the King fallen?” Chu Bai and Han Feng witnessed the scene from the Crown Prince Mansion. They immediately froze in shock at the sight.

 

Just as countless citizens of the Land of Celestial Suffering were drowning in despair and sorrow, a brilliant rain of light suddenly emerged in a Land of Darkness outside the world and condensed together in large patches.

 

Then, the shattered figure of Chu Gucheng reappeared at that spot. His expression remained scared and unwilling to admit defeat.

 

If not for the fact that he was in the Ancestral Dao Realm and that he was within the territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering where the Power of the People’s Will and Fortuity were practically endless, he would have truly been killed by Gu Changge just now.

 

However, he also came to understand his greatest advantage of being invincible.

 

Even if his Soul was destroyed by Gu Changge, he would not actually die. He could simply appear in the world again as long as there remained traces of his karma, his prayers and wishes, and his believers in the world. It would only change if Gu Changge destroyed all the traces of his karma and obliterated the countless citizens of the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

“I’m so glad the King is alive…”

 

“I knew it! How could the King be defeated so easily!? He is the King of the Land of Celestial Suffering! A truly invincible existence!”

 

Upon seeing Chu Gucheng’s figure being condensed into existence once more, the people of the Land of Celestial Suffering heaved a sigh of relief and calmed down.

 

“This is the power of the Power of the People’s Will and the kingdom’s Fortuity. Chu Gucheng is invincible. It is extremely difficult for the Heavenslayers Alliance Leader to kill him, unless he obliterates the entire the Land of Celestial Suffering.” Old Lady Xing Ying, whose expression had been extremely grave, also breathed a small sigh of relief at the scene.

 

Outside the world, Chu Gucheng’s body glowed with an eternal Divine Light. He resembled an ancient and immortal god.

 

“It is impossible to kill me within the territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering. I will live as long as the world lives. I am Immortal and Undying.” Holding a spear in his hand, he stared at Gu Changge in the darkness. His shattered armour was reassembling around him, but his voice was firm and strong.

 

“*Haa…* If I can kill you once, then I can kill you a second time, a third time, a million times… until there are no more traces of you in the world.” Gu Changge continued to watch Chu Gucheng in a cold and dispassionate manner. The look in his eyes was deep but completely unemotional.

 

“If that’s the case, let’s see how many times you can kill me.” Chu Gucheng released another furious roar and charged forward with the spear in his hand. At the same time, his voice boomed from outside the world and resounded throughout the territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering. “Help me, my people! Help me slay this Demon!”

 

Countless people in various ancient cities immediately knelt down and started praying devotedly in the direction of the battlefield. Traces of the Power of Fortuity soon emerged from their bodies. It was just a tiny trickle at the beginning, but the Power of Fortuity slowly gathered together to become a small stream that eventually turned into rivers and oceans.

 

The Power of Fortuity ultimately filled the entire sky and flowed towards Chu Gucheng in a powerful torrent.

 

A shocking battle broke out again. Having received the support of the Land of Celestial Suffering, Chu Gucheng attacked Gu Changge with all his might. The chaos outside the world was quelled by the force. It was as though the universe had suddenly returned to its most primitive state. Even the World Principles and the Great Dao became distorted and broken.

 

On the other hand, Gu Changge simply pointed a finger at Chu Gucheng.

 

*Boom!* Chu Gucheng’s figure instantly exploded again. A mist of blood evaporated from his remains. Both his body and Soul had been destroyed for the second time.

 

“Your Majesty…” The people of the Land of Celestial Suffering screamed in horror.

 

In the next moment, Chu Gucheng’s figure condensed into existence again outside the world. His body was swiftly reassembled by a rain of light. Like a genuine undefeated god of war, he grew stronger and increasingly courageous as he fought. In fact, there seemed to be an Immortal aura surging and lingering around his body.

 

“I told you before; it is impossible to kill me within the territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering.” Chu Gucheng seemed calm and determined, staring at Gu Changge from a distance. His voice was chilly. The sound of ancient prayers and sacrifices could faintly be heard, seeming to brightly illuminate the universe.

 

The Human Emperor Dharma Body reappeared behind him with the resemblance of an ancient King sitting cross-legged in the middle of the universe and enjoying endless prayers.

 

“Are you forcing me to massacre the entire the Land of Celestial Suffering?” Gu Changge glanced at Chu Gucheng indifferently. His voice, which was flat and emotionless, caused the boundless land outside the world to reverberate in resonance.

 

The people living in the Land of Celestial Suffering were suppressed by an indescribable oppressive force at that moment. It felt as though they were about to explode into pieces, so they were extremely frightened.

 

In the unknown Land of Darkness outside the world, Gu Changge’s Dharma Body was equally as vast and impressive.

 

Compared to Gu Changge’s outstretched hand, Chu Gucheng’s Human Emperor Dharma Body was nothing more than an insignificant moth fluttering its wings helplessly. It would have been effortless to annihilate Chu Gucheng’s Human Emperor Dharma Body with a light gesture.

 

Chu Gucheng looked grim. His confidence came from the vast the Land of Celestial Suffering. After all, the Power of the People’s Will and the Fortuity that he received would be practically infinite as long as the Land of Celestial Suffering existed. Be that as it may, there was nothing he could do to stop the other party if Gu Changge was determined to exterminate the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

Inside the capital, the ministers of the Land of Celestial Suffering changed subtly. They were horrified by the situation. As a citizen of the Land of Celestial Suffering, they would not be able to escape death either if Gu Changge was determined to exterminate the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

“What horrifying oppression…” Similarly, the distinguished guests from other Civilisations and True Worlds looked solemn and grave. Their backs were drenched in a cold sweat, and they shivered slightly in fear.

 

Did they have the confidence to repel the threat if such an indescribably terrifying existence were to threaten them? If the Land of Celestial Suffering was determined to eliminate Gu Changge, the price for such an endeavour would be too heavy to even imagine.

 

“Please help us. This Demon is willing to massacre an entire country at will. He regards the lives of billions of people as nothing more than weeds beneath his feet. It can be seen that his temperament is inherently cruel! How will you protect yourselves if he targets you one day!? The Land of Celestial Suffering of today will be your tomorrow! If we don’t slay this Demon, he will eventually bring great disaster to the Primary Hope Civilisation! We will never enjoy peace again!”

 

Although Elder Jin was heavily wounded, he forced himself to come forward and encourage the distinguished guests in the capital to take action. He did not know why Old Lady Xing Ying and Star King Bai Mei had not taken action until now, but Chu Gucheng’s inherent advantage of being unkilable would quickly disappear if Gu Changge were allowed to destroy the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

The distinguished guests looked conflicted and hesitant when they heard Elder Jin’s statement. There was no denying that they were worried about following in the footsteps of the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

Many of them turned to look at the Primary Hope Saintess. If the Primary Hope Saintess was not going to take action, then they had no reason to help either. No matter how the Land of Celestial Suffering twisted the situation to its favour, they were not fools. Gu Changge might have said that he wanted to massacre the people of the Land of Celestial Suffering, but he had not taken any action so far.

 

“You are misrepresenting the facts. If the Land of Celestial Suffering had not provoked Gu Changge first, then this situation would not have occurred in the first place.” Ling Yuxian’s expression was chilly. She had not expected to see Elder Jin abusing his seniority to twist the truth. Hence, she could not help feeling disgusted.

 

All of a sudden, an inexplicable force seemed to descend upon the world following Gu Changge’s dispassionate remark. A horrifying mantra simultaneously echoed throughout the world.

 

When Gu Changge looked around, he swept his deep and endless gaze over the entire territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering. In that instant, the dark universe became as bright as day. The indescribable and unimaginable white light was overwhelming, illuminating both Spacetime and the territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

Even those who were watching from the distant Spacetime located outside the territory of the Land of Celestial Suffering were frightened by the gaze and hurriedly retracted their gazes.

 

The surrounding Spacetime became transparent, and everything became visible to the eye.

 

…

 

Deep inside the Imperial Celestial Palace, Ling Yuling was forced to sever her connection with Ling Yuxian. The mirror in her hands shattered in the process. Unable to help feeling nervous, she did not dare to resume spying on the situation.

 

“What was that!?” Along the borders where the Land of Celestial Suffering was fighting the Beast Court, a withered old man surrounded by a freezing aura that seemed to have come from the Nine Nethers suddenly exclaimed in shock. The white light had vanished from sight by then. Both Spacetime and the universe returned to darkness once more, but the fluctuation from earlier made his heart pound with fright.

 

“That person only opened his eyes in the truest sense and took a proper look around the Land of Celestial Suffering…” The Old Daoist Priest from the Decay Legion replied solemnly. Despite his cultivation, his Soul had seemed to freeze in fear at that moment. Even his thoughts and consciousness had turned stagnant.

 

Old Man Sai Ya recovered from his shock. Then, his expression became excited and agitated. He muttered to himself, “Do you think it really was that unfathomable being…”

 

The Old Daoist Priest shook his head, indicating his uncertainty. Nevertheless, the fearsome and tyrannical power had indeed exceeded their ability to understand.

 

They originally came to explore the area and search for clues related to the Gate of Eternity. Be that as it may, the horrifying battle in the capital of the Land of Celestial Suffering had shocked the entire Primary Hope Civilisation. How could they fail to notice the battle?

 

At the beginning, they thought that they would have an entertaining show to watch. Contrary to their expectations, they were nearly caught in the repercussions of the battle just now.

 

They were uncertain whether they would be implicated in the matter now that the location of their True Bodies had been uncovered by Gu Changge.

 

“The King of the Land of Celestial Suffering probably doesn’t know that he has become a pawn in the hands of his opponent. With such pathetic abilities, how dare he overestimate himself and challenge such a being?”

 

Both the Old Daoist Priest and Old Man Sai Ya quickly left the area, fleeing far from the Land of Celestial Suffering. They did not dare to remain in the vicinity any longer. They suspected that Gu Changge had not only been enraged but that he was probably thinking about obliterating the country when he swept his gaze over the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

…

 

Inside the capital located deep within the Land of Celestial Suffering, everybody shuddered. It seemed as though every trace of vitality had withered away at that moment.

 

Many of the distinguished guests turned pale with fright. They had the feeling that Gu Changge’s statement was not an empty threat. On the contrary, Gu Changge was actually thinking about completely obliterating the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

*Boom!* Following Gu Changge’s sweeping glance, Chu Gucheng’s figure that had just condensed into shape was blown apart once more. The destruction was much more thorough than before. Chu Gucheng was cleanly erased, leaving no residue behind.

 

Nevertheless, the effects of the Power of the People’s Will and Fortuity were miraculous indeed. Chu Gucheng was resurrected again, and his figure was condensed in the distance. However, he was not as confident and arrogant as before. His eyes flashed with a look of deep fear and disbelief.

 

“It seems that you are scared I might actually kill off the entire the Land of Celestial Suffering and, thus, completely erase you from existence. It is laughable that you, as its King, would care so little about the lives of your people.” Gu Changge coldly sneered.

 

When Chu Gucheng was resurrected, a large portion of the territory in the Land of Celestial Suffering went dark. The heads of innumerable people exploded, and blood spurted from their open orifices as they died on the spot. Even more people became empty shells, having completely exhausted their Souls and Spiritual Energy.

 

These people had been sacrificed for Chu Gucheng’s resurrection. Even if the Power of the People’s Will was overwhelming, it was not inexhaustible.

 

This was what it meant for the people to entrust themselves to the country.

 

“As long as I am alive, the Land of Celestial Suffering will exist. As the citizens of the Land of Celestial Suffering, they are protected by me. It is the best choice for them to be sacrificed for my sake. Compared to being massacred by you, it is better for them to be sacrificed as their final honour to me.”

 

Silavin: You know, this is such a common troupe. But, when I think about it, does it not make sense? In a world where one Minor Realm can decide the tide of war, buffing the main is not a bad solution.