Chapter 1294, He Wants to Destroy Your Dao Heart Before He Dies; A Thousand Years

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The fact that Chu Xinyue was slaughtered by Gu Changge in an instant stunned all those on the flying boat.

 

The Disciples, who had been hesitating over their decision, became even more scared and horrified at the sight. They had not expected Gu Changge to take such decisive action without even talking to them.

 

Their intense fear made the strength leave their legs at that moment. Slumping to the ground weakly, they begged for mercy in a desperate attempt to survive.

 

Those from the Unfettered Heavenly Palace, including Ouyang Ji, were similarly taken aback by the sudden turn of events. Their expressions reflected their immense shock and fear.

 

“I gave you a choice.” Gu Changge gently shook his head. With a wave of his hand, the people begging for mercy only now instantly turned into ashes. Not even their bones remained intact.

 

Eradicating Chu Xinyue was as easy as crushing an ant to him. The same could be said about what the remnants of the Chu Family. Their intentions were as plain as day to him. He could not allow them to survive and cause further trouble in the future.

 

After Gu Changge departed from the area, he instructed the White Bone Ancestor King to deliver the bottle containing Chu Wushang’s True Soul to the Champion General, Chu Heng. He was certain the Champion General would know what to do with it.

 

It would be a helpful asset to end the massacre in the Land of Celestial Suffering. After all, Chu Heng was the most respected person in the Land of Celestial Suffering after Chu Gucheng. As long as they were not fools, the officials who were reluctant to die would definitely understand the choice they had to make when the time came.

 

In any case, Gu Changge had no intention of participating in the subsequent events. His subordinates could deal with the aftermath in his stead.

 

The Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation had snuck into the Land of Celestial Suffering in advance, so they were already stationed everywhere. It was a good time for them to establish themselves now that the Land of Celestial Suffering was in great turmoil.

 

For Gu Changge, it was also an opportunity for the Heavenslayers Alliance to infiltrate and occupy the Land of Celestial Suffering with legitimate reasons.

 

As for the Forces that wanted to seize a piece of the pie for themselves, he did not plan to stop them either. That was because they were bound to be subdued and become part of the Heavenslayers Alliance in the future.

 

Whatever resources they managed to plunder now would eventually be returned to him.

 

Now that Chu Gucheng was dead, the Land of Celestial Suffering would inevitably collapse and crumble to ruins. As the candidate that Gu Changge had chosen to support, it was only right for the Champion General to handle the aftermath.

 

The Beast Court had the Seventh Crown Prince, Di Kun, and Purple Sky Mountain had Zi Wanhe. These chess pieces had been carefully selected by Gu Changge. That was because he did not intend to unify Primary Hope Civilisation as he had with the Prosperous Dao True World. On the contrary, he planned to utilise the strategy of divide and conquer to make these Forces into part of the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

His role was simply to control and manipulate these chess pieces so that they could be used for his own purpose.

 

The overall scheme against the Land of Celestial Suffering had finally come to a close. At this point, he only needed to erase any traces of his involvement and extract himself from the situation.

 

“Master, what do we do with this guy?” The Spirit of Eternity’s hazy figure flickered unsteadily. Extending from Uncle Fu’s forehead, the Spirit of Eternity stared at the stooped old man who had a dejected and defeated expression. His voice was cold and sinister.

 

“I can’t believe the Land of Celestial Suffering was destroyed just like that…” Uncle Fu did not pay any attention to the Spirit of Eternity at this moment. He simply stared at the Land of Celestial Suffering in the distance, which was engulfed in the chaos of war and the flames of war, with an expression of bitterness, confusion, and sorrow on his aged face.

 

During the time when the Spirit of Eternity occupied his body, he could still see and hear everything that the Spirit of Eternity did. Although he could not stop the Spirit of Eternity, there were times when the Spirit of Eternity was affected by his strong will. Nevertheless, the Spirit of Eternity did not dare to completely devour Uncle Fu’s consciousness lest Gu Changge’s plans got disrupted.

 

“That’s right. The Land of Celestial Suffering has been destroyed.” Gu Changge nodded slightly in agreement. His tone was as calm as always.

 

Uncle Fu naturally knew that Gu Changge was the mastermind behind the destruction of the Land of Celestial Suffering. Even though his consciousness was occupied by the Spirit of Eternity, he could still hear the conversations between the Spirit of Eternity and Gu Changge. Hence, he knew about many of Gu Changge’s schemes.

 

The knowledge had filled him with fear and horror. Nevertheless, he never imagined that Gu Changge was behind the trigger which sparked the conflict between the Beast Court and the Land of Celestial Suffering.

 

It turned out that the treasure known as the Sun Shooting Bow that Chu Bai obtained had actually been refined and released into the world by Gu Changge. Even the Innate Artifact Spirit in the Sun Shooting Bow was prepared by Gu Changge.

 

In fact, the trigger for the war between the Land of Celestial Suffering and the Beast Court had also been part of Gu Changge’s plan from the very beginning.

 

Everything had started because of Gu Changge. He was the one manipulating everything from the shadows.

 

In the past, Chu Gucheng had always believed that an invisible pair of hands was steadily pushing the Land of Celestial Suffering towards a hopeless situation. Looking at the situation now, it would seem that his suspicions were right.

 

It was not that he intentionally allowed the Land of Celestial Suffering to fall into such a hopeless situation, but that there was a hidden mastermind manipulating and scheming from the shadows.

 

“So, this is the calamity that Senior Dharma Sage deduced in the past. Even I have been calculated within your plans…” An expression of horror and despair appeared on Uncle Fu’s face. Tears flowed down his cheeks, a sign of his sorrow and regret. But, what was the use of understanding these now? Even if they had understood everything from the beginning, would they have had the means to repel an enemy like Gu Changge?

 

In the past, he watched the Land of Celestial Suffering grow from a weak and insignificant country to a peerless kingdom that dominated the world. He also witnessed it collapse within a single day and ceased to exist. It was as though a mirage had been broken, and in the end, everything was for naught.

 

“The Land of Celestial Suffering no longer exists. Do you still wish to seek revenge?” Gu Changge studied the old man weeping in despair with emotionless eyes.

 

Logically speaking, Uncle Fu was the only person who knew the truth behind the Land of Celestial Suffering’s destruction. If he was eliminated, then the truth would disappear from the world. Only then would Gu Changge be able to extract himself from the incident without anybody knowing that everything was connected to him.

 

The Heavenslayers Alliance would also be able to legitimately occupy the area and replace the Land of Celestial Suffering. Similarly, Chu Heng would never know that the person who really betrayed him was Gu Changge.

 

Be that as it may, Gu Changge was inexplicably reminded of another figure when he looked at the desperate and mournful old man. He lowered the hand he raised.

 

“Can I even avenge the Land of Celestial Suffering? Dust to dust, ashes to ashes. Everything has disappeared. Besides, I no longer have the ability to seek revenge…” Uncle Fu miserably laughed.

 

During the period when the Spirit of Eternity occupied his body, his Soul was constantly devoured at the same time. His current strength was no longer comparable to an ordinary Dao Realm expert. Was he expected to seek revenge for the Land of Celestial Suffering or defeat Gu Changge? Those were foolish dreams!

 

“Young Master Gu, if you wish to eliminate me, then go ahead. It is no longer important whether or not I live.” Uncle Fu slumped to the ground dejectedly. His hazy eyes were filled with confusion.

 

Gu Changge calmly looked at Uncle Fu. “You once mentioned that if not because Chu Gucheng needed your help, you would have liked to live a normal life in a peaceful and ordinary village where you could raise your Grandchildren and enjoy your old age instead.”

 

Upon hearing those words, a hint of bewilderment flashed through Uncle Fu’s eyes. He did not expect Gu Changge to remember those words. After all, those words were originally spoken during the conversation at the inn when Gu Changge came to the Land of Celestial Suffering and visited him on the day of Chu Gucheng’s birthday banquet.

 

“I can’t believe you remembered what I said back then, Young Master Gu…” A bitter expression appeared on his face.

 

“In the past, I was nothing more than a servant of the Chu Family who served the previous King. If he had not succeeded in his cultivation and taken me away from the Chu Family, I would never have seen such a vast and colourful world. I would not have lived such a long life either. My body would have been reduced to bones and ashes by now. Therefore, I am grateful towards the King. You might find it ridiculous, but I actually have no drive to pursue my cultivation. Neither have I thought about how long I would live nor how strong I would become one day.

 

“At first, I simply wanted to serve the King to the best of my abilities and build a good reputation for myself. I planned to return to my hometown where I can boast about my experiences to the elderly and the children in the village once I retired from old age. Just thinking about the respectful and admiring looks on their faces makes me happy…”

 

“The King later brought me into the cultivation world where I became an Immortal who could fly freely through the skies. However, I was never happy with that lifestyle.”

 

Looking at Uncle Fu who seemed to be lost in his memories, Gu Changge fell silent without interrupting the other party.

 

“Perhaps I have no right to speak such words to you, but does the infinite and never-ending cultivation of the peerless Great Dao really make you happy? Young Master Gu, how long has it been since you felt genuine happiness? When the King was young, he would be delighted for a long time because he broke through a Minor Realm or learned a new Divine Ability. However, as his cultivation grew stronger and stronger, he never seemed satisfied with his progress. The smile on his face grew increasingly infrequent.”

 

“After he became the King of the Land of Celestial Suffering, he became extremely busy. There were times when he would remain in seclusion for several thousand years or several million years. His power had grown stronger and stronger, and the Divine Abilities he comprehended became more and more terrifying. Be that as it may, he no longer smiled as delightedly as he did before.”

 

“I once asked him whether such a manner of cultivation was the kind of life that he had been pursuing. On that day, the King was silent for a long time. In the end, he did not know how to answer me. He seemed to realise that he had changed. As for what he was constantly pursuing, even he himself no longer knew at that point…”

 

Uncle Fu stared at the buildings engulfed in flames and the galaxies that were slowly growing dim in the depths of the universe. Then, he gradually fell silent.

 

“It is as you say: everybody has different desires. Cultivating and becoming stronger is not the only goal one can pursue. However, that is the only method of survival for countless living creatures in the vast world. If they wished to survive, then they had to grow stronger. You might think it is not right, but it is not wrong either,” Gu Changge replied quietly.

 

“I know that. Everybody has a different understanding after all. But, in my opinion, I don’t need to live that long. When I look back, there is nobody and nothing in this life that I regret. When I think about something, I can smile from the bottom of my heart. For me, that is enough.”

 

Uncle Fu was no longer looking at the Land of Celestial Suffering engulfed in the raging flames of war. At the last moment of his life, he seemed to recall something. A satisfied smile appeared on his face as he closed his eyes. He had chosen to commit suicide, preventing Gu Changge from killing him.

 

“Master, I can’t believe the old man is still trying to destroy your Dao Heart before he dies. Allowing him to die in such a manner is too good for him.” Floating in midair, the Spirit of Eternity stared at Uncle Fu who had committed suicide and sneered in disdain.

 

However, Gu Changge ignored the Spirit of Eternity and contemplated in silence for a while. A ball of flames suddenly erupted from the palm of his hands and landed on Uncle Fu’s corpse, burning the remains until only ashes remained.

 

The grey ashes then scattered across the vast sky, floating lightly to the ground at random. In this way, Uncle Fu was buried together with the Land of Celestial Suffering forever.

 

…

 

Celestial Mist permeated the surroundings. Next to a tranquil lake that resembled the surface of a mirror was a gorgeous woman gently playing the zither. A veil covered her face, and her hair fluttered in the wind. Her slender hands plucked at the strings of the zither as though she was stroking strands of the Great Dao. A mysterious and inexplicable aura filled the air, which inspired a feeling of awe in others.

 

“The momentum of the Heavenslayers Alliance’s development has gotten increasingly terrifying over the years. The former the Land of Celestial Suffering pales in comparison. In fact, they can’t even be compared.” A stunningly beautiful woman in a traditional long dress and a cloud-shaped jade hairpin stood on the surface of the lake that was as tranquil as a mirror. She spoke with a slight frown in her face.

 

“The Heavenslayers Alliance has been relatively stable recently. There are no signs of chaos. Although the momentum of their development is frightening, their progress is still within reason. Why? Do you wish to intervene and stop them, Senior Sister?” The woman playing the zither stopped strumming the strings of the zither. Raising her head, she asked calmly.

 

“I don’t have the bravery for such feats, but the development of the Heavenslayers Alliance makes me uneasy. On the other hand, you have been concentrating on your cultivation since you escaped from the Land of Celestial Suffering. You have never once inquired about the situation in the Land of Celestial Suffering, Junior Sister.”

 

The gorgeous woman was none other than Xi Yin. Looking at the Primary Hope Saintess, she shook her head helplessly. She believed that her talented but arrogant Junior Sister had been shocked by the incident.

 

“It is the same whether or not I inquire about those matters. On the other hand, you have not rested since you came out of seclusion, Senior Sister. You have only just managed to settle and stabilise the aftermath of the Land of Celestial Suffering, so why are you already worrying about something else? You didn’t even bother to take a break. What if you collapsed from fatigue?”

 

The Primary Hope Saintess put away the zither and climbed to her feet. Clasping her fair and slender hands behind her back, she stepped onto the tranquil lake with her bare feet. A slight teasing tone could be heard in her voice.

 

Xi Yin had always doted on her Junior Sister. Therefore, she was a little helpless against her Junior Sister’s teasing. She sighed softly and murmured, “I can’t believe a thousand years have passed since the fall of the Land of Celestial Suffering.”

 

The Primary Hope Saintess’s expression became slightly complicated at those words. “That’s right. I can’t believe a thousand years have passed since that battle either. It feels like it was just yesterday.”

 

A long time had passed since various Forces joined hands to destroy the Land of Celestial Suffering. Both King Chu Gucheng of the Land of Celestial Suffering and his Master, the Dharma Sage, had perished in that terrible war. The number of casualties suffered among the Divine Generals, ministers, and Dao Realm experts was also staggeringly high.

 

Having suffered such heavy casualties, the Land of Celestial Suffering was practically helpless against the attacks that came from various directions.

 

Old Lady Xing Ying, who claimed to have come from the Ardent Ruins Cave, eventually fled the battlefield. As for her Junior Brother, Star King Bai Mei of the Land of Celestial Suffering, he was besieged by several Ancestral Dao Realm experts from various Forces and captured alive…