Chapter 1289, Joining Forces to Destroy the Land of Celestial Suffering; We Are Doomed

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“It’s a simple matter, and you don’t have to worry about any potential danger.”

 

The black mists shifted and some vague faces appeared. There were men and women. Some were Humans and some were of other Races. They looked judgingly at Zi Wanhe, making him feel uncomfortable.

 

“There’s nothing else, right?” He asked grimly.

 

He had no idea why these people wanted to find out about Gu Changge’s identity and background. Much less that they had intended to do just that before the war between the Land of Celestial Suffering and Gu Changge broke out.

 

Zi Wanhe had only seen Gu Changge once. The scene at that time was so terrifying that he could never forget about it.

 

The side effects of Entanglement Immortal Might, which had troubled him for a long time, were easily resolved by Gu Changge. Certainly, the latter had also taken control of his life.

 

These people wanted him to look into Gu Changge’s identity and background, but how would he have the guts to do that when his life was in the latter’s hand?

 

“There’s nothing else. The deal between us will end when you complete this task.” The gazes which were examining Zi Wanhe disappeared. The faces dissipated along with the black mists.

 

When Zi Wanhe was certain that those people were gone, he let out a breath of relief and pocketed his gaze.

 

“Why did the Champion General of the Land of Celestial Suffering retreat with his soldiers at this point?” Then, he furrowed his brows when he recalled the message sent to him by the Elders of Purple Sky Mountain.

 

Supposedly, this was their best chance to invade the Land of Celestial Suffering since the latter had suffered immense losses. However, he dare not make a move without Gu Changge’s permission. He could only let the people of Purple Sky Mountain stay put.

 

…

 

Different Forces soon learned that Chu Heng had suddenly led the army to leave the border of the Land of Celestial Suffering. His action shocked many.

 

It was a critical time during the Land of Celestial Suffering’s clash with the Beast Court and Purple Sky Mountain. Why did the Champion General suddenly retreat? Did anything happen in the capital that needed his help?

 

Or, had those from the Land of Celestial Suffering given up on their border and decided to protect the capital?

 

Much to everyone’s surprise, the Beast Court and Purple Sky Mountain did not choose to advance further at this point. Many people were doubtful and all sorts of speculation were formed.

 

The fact that the Champion General had retreated immediately caused a commotion in the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

In the capital, Chu Gucheng was still trying to help the Dharma Sage recover when he learned of the news. His expression changed drastically as his hands under the sleeves clenched into fists.

 

“How dare the Champion General leave the border without my permission? Why told him to return to the capital!? If he’s not there, who’s guarding the border!?” he growled, blowing his top as the servants and maidservants knelt on the floor and trembled in fear.

 

He did not expect that Chu Heng would dare to leave the border without his permission or order. If those from the Beast Court and Purple Sky Mountain advanced further, many of the Land of Celestial Suffering’s territories and even its capital might get occupied.

 

Still, Chu Heng decided to be absent from his duties at this point. Not only would it damage the morale of the people in the Land of Celestial Suffering, but it was also humiliating for Chu Gucheng.

 

In the capital, the ministers who learned of the news were astonished, finding the matter inconceivable.

 

Many were speculating whether the Champion General had received the King’s order to abandon the border.

 

“It seems that there’ll be even more trouble for the Land of Celestial Suffering. I don’t think the Champion General has decided to return to the capital at this critical point just to get justice for his Wife.”

 

Old Lady Xing Ying from the Ardent Ruins Cave did not leave the Land of Celestial Suffering. She was still in the capital. She looked out the capital as scenes of fire and blood were shown on her silver pupils.

 

Upon hearing that, Star King Bai Mei donned a solemn expression. “Senior Sister, do we need to return to Ardent Ruins Cave and ask Master for help?”

 

Old Lady Xing Ying shook her head and snorted. “If our Master had wanted to make a move, he wouldn’t have sent the two of us here. I thought that our Master had high hopes for Chu Gucheng, but the previous battle made me realise that Chu Gucheng is merely a piece on the board. If we don’t want to be discarded like rubbish, we’d better stay put and keep an eye on the board.”

 

Star King Bai Mei sighed in secret. He knew his Master fully well. Although they were his Disciples, they were nothing more than insignificant chess pieces to a being like him. They could be discarded when they were no longer useful.

 

“That’s great. The Champion General is returning to the capital. In that case, he’ll surely stand up for us.” In the old minister’s home, people like Han Feng and Chu Bai were elated upon hearing the news. Although they had retrieved the corpse of Chu Heng’s Wife from the Royal Tomb, they did not find any of her belongings. As such, they could not find the jade they needed.

 

This came as a disappointment for them, but after giving it some thought, they realised it was not so surprising. Chu Gucheng was a meticulous person, so he would not leave behind any evidence.

 

In the following days, the turmoil in the Land of Celestial Suffering worsened.

 

Upheavals broke out in many territories. The trouble caused by the black coffin had not been settled when even more troubles arose.

 

Although Chu Gucheng had sent many subordinates to stabilise the situation, his efforts were useless.

 

The Land of Celestial Suffering suffered immense losses after the war against Gu Changge. Many Forces were paying attention to the changes in the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

Purple Sky Mountain and the Beast Court had stopped attacking them, but their armies were still stationed at the border, intimidating all.

 

At the same time, some smaller Forces started harassing the other borders of the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

The flames of karma burned in the area where the war had taken place. The repercussions of the slaughters spread in different directions like waves.

 

Many vibrant territories filled with life were affected by these flames of karmic debt and became barren in an instant. This was a calamity no one could stop.

 

When the Land of Celestial Suffering was at the peak of its power previously, they could use their Kingdom’s ample Fortuity to suppress everything. But now, the Kingdom’s Fortuity was thin and the morale of the people was shattered. They started suffering the backlash of the Unending Karma caused during the battle.

 

The terrifying happenings in the Land of Celestial Suffering in the past few days shocked different Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation. It was apparent to them that the Land of Celestial Suffering was about to fall.

 

But even at this point, Chu Gucheng was still trying to establish the Primary Hope Alliance in the hope of getting help from the Primary Hope Holy Church.

 

For this reason, the Primary Hope Saintess showed up in the capital and pleaded with different Forces for help.

 

Many people did not understand why the Primary Hope Saintess was still in the Land of Celestial Suffering. Had she decided to get through this crisis with the Land of Celestial Suffering?

 

Meanwhile, something happened in the Primary Hope Holy Church, which was located in the centre of the Primary Hope Civilisation and far away from the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

A ancient being, a true living fossil, stepped out of her place. Her name was Xi Yin, a Direct Disciple of Xi Nu. Her Master Xi Nu was the one who had established the Primary Hope Holy Church. In short, she was the Senior Sister of to the current Primary Hope Saintess.

 

This living fossil of the Primary Hope Holy Church had been in seclusion in the depths of Spacetime. She had not shown up in many epochs. Though, it should be said that she herself did not take the initiative to show up.

 

A Great Sage who was also a living fossil requested to see her.

 

The Great Sage was Jing Tianyuan, who was the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family. He had previously shown up in the Magnificent Sun Ancient Territory.

 

Jing Tianyuan was a being who came from the same era as the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace . Needless to say, he was one of the most senior figures in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

He had brought with him the Elders of the Jing Family and hoped to see the Elders of the Primary Hope Holy Church.

 

When he came, he directly told them that the Land of Celestial Suffering had collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster and confined the Primary Hope Saintess.

 

He claimed that someone else had disguised herself as the Primary Hope Saintess in the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

The statement shocked everyone in the Primary Hope Holy Church. All the Elders and Disciples came over in a hurry upon hearing that.

 

No one would believe Jing Tianyuan if he was someone else. Nevertheless, just like the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace, the Early Ancestor of the Jing Family was also a Great Sage who had gone against the Black Disaster.

 

It was unlikely that he would come over and slander the Primary Hope Saintess for no reason.

 

The Elders of the Primary Hope Holy Church had already felt that the matter was strange. That was because the Primary Hope Saintess had said that she would only stay in the Land of Celestial Suffering for a few days. She was supposed to have returned by now.

 

Furthermore, she even proposed a political marriage with the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

These who knew the Primary Hope Saintess fully well found this matter absurd.

 

Jing Tianyuan did not conceal his intention. He told the people of the Primary Hope Holy Church that someone had asked him to come here. He intended to join forces with them and free the Primary Hope Saintess.

 

The Elders of the Primary Hope Holy Church did not dare to have any delay. They hurriedly went to the depths of the Primary Hope Holy Church and contacted the Ancestor who had been in seclusion to comprehend the Great Dao. After all, if the Primary Hope Saintess was indeed in danger, the consequences would be unimaginable.

 

“I’ve used the Mirror of Reincarnation to make a deduction and discovered an anomaly. The Land of Celestial Suffering has been covered in a black fog, and I can’t contact the Saintess. Her connection with the Mirror of Reincarnation has been cut off.”

 

Although Xi Yin was an Ancestor of the Primary Hope Holy Church, she looked just like a beautiful middle-aged woman. Her hair had been tied into a bun. The imperial dress perfectly outlined her curvy figure. Besides being beautiful, she also had a mole near the corner of her eye which enhanced her beauty.

 

With a frown, she looked into the distant Spacetime where the Land of Celestial Suffering was located.

 

The Elders of the Primary Hope Holy Church were astounded. Many were worried.

 

Although Jing Tianyuan looked old and frail, he carried himself elegantly. Upon hearing her words, he nodded. “Yes. It’s for this reason that I’ve come here to have a discussion with you. We have to save the Primary Hope Saintess and solve the current crisis of the Primary Hope Civilisation.”

 

Xi Yin inclined her head. “Thanks for offering to help, Senior Jing. I’d like to thank you on behalf of my Master. The Saintess is a Direct Disciple of our Master. She is talented and has many cards to save herself. I’m sure she’s safe for now. May I know who has asked you to come here and collaborate with us?”

 

She appeared doubtful at the mention of this.

 

Jing Tianyuan laughed and replied, “There’s no need to hurry, Fellow Cultivator. You’ll see Young Master Gu soon enough. It was thanks to him that I was able to show up in front of everyone again.”

 

“Young Master Gu?” Xi Yin frowned. As a thought flashed across her mind, she learned of everything that had happened in the Primary Hope Civilisation during this period.

 

Nothing in the world could be hidden from a being like her. She could find out many things with just a flash of thought. Needless to say, most were information she could easily receive since everyone was already aware of it.

 

“I see. So, this is what has happened.” Xi Yin soon recovered her senses and nodded.

 

Then, she wrote some orders, which turned into Divine Lights and penetrated Spacetime to reach for different Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

“I’ve issued a Primary Hope Order. We will unite the different Forces to destroy those from the Land of Celestial Suffering who have collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster.” Xi Yin said.

 

The Primary Hope Order was a special order from the Primary Hope Holy Church. It would not be issued unless Primary Hope Civilisation was in danger.

 

The fact that Xi Yin directly used the Primary Hope Order showed that she was serious about this matter.

 

Jing Tianyuan nodded and said, “There should never be any delay. If this drags on, I’m worried the Primary Hope Saintess will fall into danger. I’ve brought with me powerful cultivators of the Jing Family and contacted the Imperial Celestial Palace. We’ll surely get the Primary Hope Saintess out of captivity.”

 

The Elders of the Primary Hope Holy Church were moved upon hearing that, feeling that Jing Tianyuan was helpful and righteous.

 

Xi Yin dipped her head. “Thanks for the help, Senior Jing. There indeed should never be any delay. Why don’t we go over there first? I’d like to know what those from the Land of Celestial Suffering are capable of.”

 

Jing Tianyuan smiled. “Sure. We can meet up with Young Master Gu on our way there.”

 

Xi Yin was surprised upon hearing that. She was curious about the identity of the Heavenslayers Alliance Leader, but she did not ask any questions at this point.

 

A massive Spacetime Portal opened up outside the Primary Hope Holy Church. Xi Yin led the Elders of the Primary Hope Holy Church to enter the portal, followed by Jing Tianyuan and the experts of the Jing Family.

 

Many places broke into a commotion when they received the Primary Hope Order.

 

Forces such as Bright Light Temple, Towering Divine Cave, Tathagata Buddha Realm were in a state of disbelief.

 

“The Primary Hope Holy Church has issued the Primary Hope Order to unite different Forces to destroy the Land of Celestial Suffering. What’s going on?”

 

“The Primary Hope Order was issued by an Ancestor of the Primary Hope Holy Church. It’s said that those from the Land of Celestial Suffering have collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster and confined the real Primary Hope Saintess. Someone else has disguised herself as the Primary Hope Saintess in an attempt to bring upon a calamity. It’s hoped that all of us will join forces to destroy the Land of Celestial Suffering.”

 

It caused an uproar in different places. All who heard of this news found it inconceivable.

 

How did those from the Land of Celestial Suffering have the guts to do such a thing? They were trying to fool everyone in the Primary Hope Civilisation, breaking rules and changing the order of things.

 

“It’s no wonder something seems off. The Primary Hope Saintess has been behaving oddly during this period.”

 

“If there’s nothing wrong with the Primary Hope Order, it shows how brazen those from the Land of Celestial Suffering are. How dare they try to replace the Primary Hope Saintess with an imposter!?”

 

All Forces were in shock. The entire Primary Hope Civilisation broke into a furore because of this matter.

 

In the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace, Ling Yuxian, who had returned, was discussing this matter with Ling Yuling.

 

Other than that, they had also received an invitation from the Jing Family to collaborate with them to destroy the Land of Celestial Suffering and the remnants of the Black Disaster.

 

“You’ll go with an Elder in the Ancestral Dao Realm this time. The Land of Celestial Suffering has lost Heaven’s favour. All Forces won’t miss the chance to gnaw at it.” Ling Yuling gently said.

 

“Have those from the Land of Celestial Suffering truly collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster?” Ling Yuxian was bewildered.

 

Ling Yuling shook her head with a conflicted gaze. “Whether they’ve collaborated with the remnants of the Black Disaster no longer matters. The Land of Celestial Suffering is falling and those Forces won’t hesitate to expedite its demise. They’ve crossed the line by replacing the Primary Hope Saintess with an imposter. No one can save them now.”

 

There was no doubt that the Land of Celestial Suffering was doomed. They had lost the war against Gu Changge and stood no chance of survival.

 

Although Ling Yuling had already expected it, she was surprised that it happened so soon. Those from the Land of Celestial Suffering did not even have a chance to fight for their survival.

 

…

 

“Father, we’re doomed…” In the capital of the Land of Celestial Suffering, Chu Wushang was pale as he almost collapsed to the ground.

 

Chu Gucheng’s children and Wives were anxious, fearing the calamity that was about to befall them.

 

The ministers were terrified as they knelt in the hall, not daring to lift their heads.

 

Chu Gucheng stood in front of his throne with a livid expression as his knuckles cracked. Horrifying scenes such as thunderstorms and the destruction of universes were enacted behind his dark gaze.