Chapter 1321, The End of the War; A Self-Directed Good Show

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The dark mist swept towards the gap like a wave and covered it up. Leaders of Forces who had not managed to flee were despondent. Unresigned to their fate, they fell from the sky while looking bloody and battered.

 

Broken corpses and blood mists floated in the void.

 

The moment a gap formed in the darkness earlier, all of them flew in that direction, but only a small number of them managed to leave.

 

Even leaders of the Immortal Forces like the Master of Light were made to stay. They were unable to break free in the end. Struck by Gu Changge’s attack, they fell to the ground while spitting blood.

 

Dao Monarch Chang Ming donned a dark expression. He was not as lucky as Shang Chongming because he couldn’t leave in time. He was struck by Gu Changge’s attack at the last moment, so he had no choice but to fend it off. Otherwise, he would’ve turned into a bloody paste.

 

Without the help of the Primary Hope Saintess’ Mirror of Reincarnation, it would be impossible for them to tear apart the dark area. They would be trapped here and tormented by Gu Changge.

 

Only a small number of people had fled. Most people were forced to stay and they were badly injured. It would be hard for them to recover in a short time.

 

“Should we run after them, Alliance Leader?”

 

The powerful cultivators from the Heavenslayers Alliance came over and asked for permission to capture those who had run away. Although some of their people were outside the Mountain of Wonders, they were unable to stop the leaders of those Forces from fleeing.

 

“There’s no need for that. Although the leaders have ran away, their people are still here. They can’t run away forever.”

 

Gu Changge waved his hand, looking unperturbed. He had intentionally let those people go, including the Primary Hope Saintess.

 

Since he had captured Ling Yuling, it was unrealistic of him to expect to lure out the bigger fish. Therefore, he could only pin his hopes on the Primary Hope Saintess.

 

Moreover, the news that the Primary Hope Saintess had run away with the Mirror of Reincarnation would be quickly spread across the Primary Hope Civilisation. Many Civilisations and True Worlds in the Boundless Expanse would soon learn of it as well.

 

Then, many supreme experts would go looking for her. By then, the Primary Hope Saintess’ Master, Xi Nu, who was one of the biggest fish, would have no choice but to show up.

 

Those were the true big fish that Gu Changge wanted to lure out.

 

“I won’t kill you, but I won’t easily let you go either. If you want to live, you’d better give up any resistance. My magnanimity and patience are limited.” Then, Gu Changge swept a glance over them with his deep gaze.

 

The leaders of those Forces who were forced to stay were livid and unresigned. Many others felt the same. Although the Primary Hope Saintess had escaped, she did not bring them with her.

 

Even people like Xi Yin from the Primary Hope Holy Church were made to stay, awaiting punishment.

 

Without the Primary Hope Saintess’ Mirror of Reincarnation, they would not be able to tear apart this dark area even if they combined and used up all their strength.

 

They had paid a huge price to stall for time for the leaders. Many had also died a horrible death.

 

This kind of outcome was unbearable for them.

 

The Elders and Disciples of the Imperial Celestial Palace were dejected. After Ling Yuling was captured, they immediately surrendered instead of resisting.

 

Compared with the other Forces, the Imperial Celestial Palace only suffered minor losses. No Disciples or Elders were killed in the chaotic war earlier.

 

Ling Yuxian knew that Gu Changge had intentionally held back. Although they had fallen out with him, he did not destroy them as he considered the fact that they used to be friends.

 

Otherwise, the fluctuations of his battle against the leaders would’ve killed the Elders of the Imperial Celestial Palace. They would not have survived and suffered only minor injuries.

 

Since those from the Imperial Celestial Palace had made their stance clear, the other leaders of those Forces had no choice but to surrender along with the people behind them.

 

Gu Changge was calm and impassive. His emotions did not undulate because of the decision they made.

 

Then, he waved his hand and rays of light appeared. As different materials were burned in the Dao Fire, a terrifying aura rolled in all directions. Dark shackles were soon made and piled up like a mound.

 

The people of the Heavenslayers Alliance stepped forward. Following Gu Changge’s order, they put on these shackles around the hands and ankles of these captives.

 

Gu Changge had made these shackles which were carved with some powerful Grand Runes. These items could suppress their cultivation and Ancestral Dao Realm experts were no exception.

 

It meant that once these shackles were worn on them, they could never break free. No one could set them free other than Gu Changge.

 

Many leaders donned dark expressions upon seeing that. Since they were badly injured, they were no longer able to resist.

 

They naturally understood that once they were chained with the shackles, they would lose their freedom. Although they would survive, they were no longer in control of their lives.

 

If they rejected it, Gu Changge would not let them go. He would surely end their lives right there and then.

 

Should they bear the humiliation and live? Or, should they go against Gu Changge and die?

 

These questions turned over in the minds of these people. However, when they looked at the corpses and flesh in the Star Territory around them, coupled with the metallic tang in the void, they decided they wanted to live.

 

Ancient beings like Dao Monarch Chang Ming immediately surrendered instead of resisting. They could tell that Gu Changge did not want to slaughter.

 

Since Gu Changge had decided to let them live, they naturally would not be tactless.

 

The black lotus descended and every petal bloomed. The Daos intertwined with each other, forming sturdy Dark Cages.

 

Every cage was made from Dark Dao Gold. They were cold and exuded a dark aura. The inside was boundless. It was as though one was trapped in the depths of the Great Universe.

 

The people of Heavenslayers Alliance stepped forward and put shackles on them.

 

The people of these Forces were separated and confined to different cages. Leaders who transcended the Ancestral Dao Realm had their own cages.

 

People from the Imperial Celestial Palace like Elder Jiu Lin, Elder Xian Yun, and Ling Yuxian were no exception. They were confined to those Dark Cages as well.

 

The female Disciples and Elders of the Primary Hope Holy Church were placed in the same cage along with Xi Yin.

 

Gu Changge had never interfered as he watched everything with dispassion.

 

In the end, he waved his hand and the boundless black lotus started shrinking. The massive leaves were retracted. The dark area disappeared from the world and returned to him in the form of a light.

 

The black lotus was the manifestation of the Gate of Eternity’s power. It could be said that these people were confined inside the Gate of Eternity.

 

To the people of Heavenslayers Alliance and the cultivators of the various Forces who were made to stay in the Mountain of Wonders, this miraculous sight made them fearful.

 

Gu Changge had easily formed a world of its own where there were many incredible sights. Even the Ancestral Dao Realm experts were suppressed.

 

Following the chaotic war, this place had been turned into ruins. Most of the Mountain of Wonders was destroyed.

 

The traces of war were everywhere. Mountains had collapsed and there were countless corpses. The universes around them had been shattered. It was a terrifying sight.

 

Many riders were seated on the hideous ancient beasts while holding weapons like sabres and halberds. They surrounded the Mountain of Wonders to ensure no one could flee.

 

Although they could not see what was happening in the Mountain of Wonders, they could feel the fluctuations of the epic battle.

 

In the end, nothing else was left other than blood mists and broken corpses. It was not difficult to speculate what had happened, and many felt terrified.

 

‘”How do we deal with these people, Alliance Leader?”

 

A ray of light traversed across the sky. A Dao Realm expert from the Heavenslayers Alliance flew around the people of some smaller forces who had been intercepted while riding a mount. Then, he approached Gu Changge and respectfully asked.

 

“This matter has nothing to do with them. Let them leave. They’ve been made use of. We’ve already killed too many people,” Gu Changge said calmly. He looked impassively at the ruined Mountain of Wonders. No one knew what was on his mind.

 

“Yes, Alliance Leader.” The Dao Realm expert’s gaze was full of admiration and respect. Then, he turned into a ray of light and left before releasing the beings who had been intercepted.

 

Those beings were relieved upon hearing Gu Changge’s words.

 

Many were grateful and admired him. Their assumptions about the Heavenslayers Alliance were upended, and they were no longer fearful. They even started considering joining the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

The Heavenslayers Alliance Leader still did not make things difficult for them in this situation. He did not regard them as ants or cannon fodder. Instead, they were treated as people, just like him.

 

On the other hand, the leaders of the various Forces might appear to be righteous, but they were mean and ruthless deep within. They regarded everyone else to be ants and did not care about their survival.

 

Although Gu Changge appeared dispassionate and merciless, he regarded them as living beings who should be treated with respect.

 

“It’s such a good show. I’m amazed and admire you so much. Not only have you taken control of the situation in the Primary Hope Civilisation, but you’ve also won the hearts of many. Many living beings regard the Heavenslayers Alliance as righteous, which has laid a solid foundation for you to take control of the Primary Hope Holy Church and rule over the entire the Primary Hope Civilisation in the future. If I never saw it with my eyes, I would never have thought of such a move. If I were as capable as you are when I managed my Immortal Kingdom, I wouldn’t have ended up like this.”

 

A wisp of smoke contorted and appeared beside Gu Changge. It transformed into a curvy figure, who was the Artifact Spirit of another Civilisation Supreme Treasure that Gu Changge had, which was the Scavenger Tome.

 

She let out a meaningful sigh and looked at Gu Changge’s deep gaze through the mist. It was as though she was trying to figure out his emotions and thoughts.

 

“I couldn’t have achieved this without your help.” Gu Changge turned to look at her. There was no emotion in his voice. He was not perturbed by what she had said.

 

“I did not do much. In fact, Elder Xian Yun is the biggest contributor. But, you’ve confined her to a cage instead of thanking her. No one is comparable to you when it comes to ruthlessness. You’ve directed this good show. Not only have you fooled everyone in the Primary Hope Civilisation, but you’ve also made the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace attempt to end her own life to prove her innocence.”

 

The Artifact Spirit of the Scavenger Tome smiled, but when she saw that Gu Changge was staring fixedly at her, she felt uneasy. She let out a hollow laugh, unable to finish what she had intended to say.

 

She knew that it was not a good thing to know too many of Gu Changge’s secrets if she wanted to stay by his side.

 

She was aware that Gu Changge had schemed against the Land of Celestial Suffering and caused the death of Chu Gucheng. He also directed a good show and fooled everyone in the Primary Hope Civilisation. She had assisted Gu Changge on many occasions.

 

Considering Gu Changge’s ruthlessness, he might even destroy her when her help was no longer needed so that no one else would find out about the truth.

 

The deal between them was not something that could ensure her safety forever.

 

“You’re smart, so you should know that it wouldn’t bring you any benefits to know more. You also shouldn’t say things you’re not supposed to say. I’ll keep my promise and help you get out of the Scavenger Tome. I’ll even help you get your revenge. But before that, you’d better behave yourself. I like clever people but hate people who don’t know their place.” Gu Changge took a look at her and spoke in an unenthusiastic tone.

 

The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit was aware of what he had done since she had been following him.

 

If she was not tactful enough, Gu Changge would not mind letting her remain the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit forever. Or, she might even disappear from the world along with the secrets she was aware of.

 

On the other hand, the Sphere of Ambition’s Artifact Spirit stopped interfering in worldly affairs after he severed ties with his previous host.

 

Instead, he chose to enter a deep slumber and let Gu Changge handle the full power of the Sphere of Ambition, only retaining what was left of his True Soul and consciousness.

 

“I-I get it. I will apologise for stepping out of bounds…” The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit said fearfully. Then, she turned into a wisp of smoke and returned to the Scavenger Tome.

 

Gu Changge stopped criticising her. He only knocked on the Scavenger Tome, never intending to make a move against her.

 

Although he was not a good man, he would not go back on his word and destroy someone who had helped him.

 

Moreover, the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit was right to say that the fact that his self-directed show was successful was thanks to Elder Xian Yun of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

Ling Yuling and many ancient beings had collaborated to make the Golden Book of Covenant. Different Forces collected the materials and sent them to the Imperial Celestial Palace, where Elder Xian Yun and the others would inspect the items before they were sent to Ling Yuling and the others.

 

During that period, Gu Changge came up to Elder Xian Yun and passed her many materials needed for making the Golden Book of Covenant.

 

Elder Xian Yun suspected that he had an ulterior motive, so she did not accept the items. Although her life was controlled by Gu Changge, she was unwilling to give in. She seemed determined to turn him down even if it meant losing her life.

 

She had no idea what Gu Changge’s plan was, but she understood that something must be wrong with the materials he had brought with him.

 

Gu Changge never beat around the bush. He said that he would make a move against those Forces when signing the Primary Hope Covenant. Although he and those from the Imperial Celestial Palace could be considered friends, he would not refrain from harming them.

 

After all, their Founder Ling Yuling insisted on going against him. He would never hold back when dealing with his enemies.

 

He approached Elder Xian Yun not to seek her help. Instead, he was giving her a chance that would allow everyone in the Imperial Celestial Palace to survive. If she refused to do that, all of them from the Imperial Celestial Palace would not stand a chance to live.

 

After Gu Changge made his intention clear, Elder Xian Yun was flabbergasted. Her face turned pale and she trembled in fear.

 

If she did not want the Imperial Celestial Palace to be destroyed, she had to obey Gu Changge’s orders. She could not make any mistakes.

 

The survival of the people from the Imperial Celestial Palace was up to her. She knew that Gu Changge was capable of doing everything he said he would.

 

She wailed and scolded Gu Changge for being shameless. She even intended to destroy her Dao Fruit.

 

However, Gu Changge’s tone had been calm the entire time. It could even be said that he was indifferent.

 

He directly told Elder Xian Yun that if she died, this opportunity would disappear along with her, and the fate of those from the Imperial Celestial Palace would not change.

 

Elder Xian Yun stayed there and cried for a long time.

 

In the end, she made Gu Changge take a Dao Oath, that he would not harm anyone from the Imperial Celestial Palace. Gu Changge agreed to it. Only then did she send the materials to the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

The Scavenger Tome could be used to find out the karmic connection between many things through an item. That was how Gu Changge became aware of the materials needed for Ling Yuling to make that Golden Book.