Chapter 1331, Lady Ruoyin; He Just Doesn’t Like Me

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The Sanctum of Destiny was located in the east of the Divine Empire, near the Boundless Sea of Stars.

(Silavin: Used to just be called vast sea of stars. But it now seems like an actual location.)

 

In this area, there were a lot of floating islands which were surrounded by mists, so they could only be vaguely seen. The area was always cold and there was no light.

 

In the centre of this area was the Sacred Sanctum, which was ancient and splendid. Although there were many palaces, not even one living being was spotted. The place was so quiet that the howling of wind was heard reverberating across the area.

 

To the other territories, this place was more like the legendary Moon Palace. It was always desolate and there was no sunlight. One would wonder if there was any living being at all.

 

“Lady Ruoyin, the Divine Empire is bustling with noise as of late.” Inside the Sacred Sanctum in the centre of the area, a young woman in red clothes spoke in a small voice while looking at the distant Boundless Sea of Stars. Her black hair was tied up with a scarlet band. She was wearing wooden clogs and holding a lamp, ready to light up the nearby candles.

 

An alluring woman who looked like a priestess was clad in white clothes. She was seated cross-legged in the hall. Her hair was silky and her face was emotionless. She was so elegant that she was like a fairy from the Moon Palace in the Nine Heavens.

 

Naturally, she was the owner of this place, the High Priestess of Destiny in the Divine Empire, Xiao Ruoyin. She was respectfully called Lady Ruoyin.

 

The young woman in red clothes was the Successor of the Sacred Sanctum that Xiao Ruoyin had found. Her name was Wu Qi.

 

Several thousand years ago, Xiao Ruoyin suddenly detected something and felt some strange Power of Destiny descending upon the Prosperous Dao True World. Then, she left the Sacred Sanctum and found Wu Qi in a Tribe.

 

Just like her, Wu Qi had the Nihility Destiny Physique. She was born to be close to the Power of Destiny. She could sense and comprehend Destiny and its trajectories. If she focused on studying Destiny, she could become the next High Priestess of Destiny of the Divine Empire in the future.

 

When Xiao Ruoyin heard Wu Qi’s words, she was startled for a moment before saying impassively, “Since His Majesty has returned, it’s only natural that the atmosphere is lively in the Divine Empire.”

 

It seemed that there would never be any emotion on her flawless face.

 

She was aware that Gu Changge had returned to the Prosperous Dao True World. As the High Priestess of Destiny, she could take a glimpse of the destiny of Prosperous Dao True World. Since Gu Changge never concealed his aura upon his return, she could naturally feel it.

 

“I heard a lot about him from the my people when I was still in my Tribe. I wonder if I’ll have a chance to see his true appearance…” Wu Qi said longingly.

 

Xiao Ruoyin took a look at her in silence. Wu Qi was not her Disciple or maidservant.

 

Although both of them had the Nihility Destiny Physiques, the paths they had taken were vastly different. She kept Wu Qi by her side so that a talented person like her could be nurtured.

 

After all, there had only been a small number of people with the Nihility Destiny Physique in history. It was inconceivable that there were two people with the same Physique in the Prosperous Dao True World. It could even be said to be a miracle.

 

If someone else with the Nihility Destiny Physique detected Wu Qi’s presence, they would immediately try to kill her. Another person with the Nihility Destiny Physique would not be allowed to exist.

 

Wu Qi lit up all the candlelights in the hall. When she saw how dispassionate Xiao Ruoyin was, she asked curiously, “Lady Ruoyin, aren’t you going to see His Majesty?”

 

She had been by Xiao Ruoyin’s side for a long time. Other than the two of them, there was no one else in the Sacred Sanctum.

 

It was not only the Sacred Sanctum. Even the nearby Star Territories and palaces were void of people.  This place was always desolate and void of any vibrancy. When she came here for the first time, she thought it was an abandoned area in the Divine Empire.

 

Her stay in the Divine Empire over the years made her patient. In the beginning, she almost went mad because of the environment. She came from a Tribe in the wilderness, and all the Clansmen were frank and optimistic. So, she was also like that. It was imaginable that staying by Xiao Ruoyin’s side was like torture to her.

 

Xiao Ruoyin, the owner of Sacred Sanctum, was usually taciturn. She might spend hundreds of years comprehending Destiny each time. She was indifferent and rarely interfered in worldly affairs. Anyone else would’ve been frustrated, but she was always calm and collected.

 

When Wu Qi came to the Divine Empire with Xiao Ruoyin, she thought she was on the right track to success, and she would reach a height no one else could.

 

Much to her surprise, the Lady Ruoyin who had taken her away from the Tribe was so disinterested in worldly affairs. Those who knew little about her might think that she was not welcomed there.

 

Certainly, Wu Qi knew that it was impossible.

 

Xiao Ruoyin was one of the most beautiful women she had ever seen. Any man would easily fall for her. Even she, a woman, was envious of her. There was no way Xiao Ruoyin was not popular.

 

“I’m not going to see him to save him the awkwardness and trouble. I’m sure he’s been swamped with work lately.” Xiao Ruoyin shook her head and her face was emotionless.

 

She was no longer the High Priestess of Destiny or the Xiao Ruoyin she used to be. She had seen through many things.

 

Back then, she and Gu Changge were merely making use of each other. There was no love between them.

 

Before she retrieved her memories as the High Priestess of Destiny, she only respected Gu Changge because he was strong. At the same time, she was also fearful of him because she had to rely on him for survival.

 

Wu Qi was startled upon hearing that. “I saw you frequently looking in that direction in the past few days. I thought…”

 

Although Xiao Ruoyin did not seem to care, Wu Qi could hear a sense of helplessness and self-consolation in her voice. She thought that the Sacred Sanctum was always desolate because Xiao Ruoyin did not like many people to be around her.

 

In the past few days, Xiao Ruoyin would frequently look in the direction of the Divine Empire. She was waiting for Gu Changge to come to her. But now, it seemed that Gu Changge would not come. So, Xiao Ruoyin often looked in that direction because she was still hopeful.

 

Was it because Xiao Ruoyin was not loved, which was why this place was desolate and void of people?

 

Wu Qi looked at the flawless face that even she was envious of. She did not understand why any man in the world would not love such an alluring woman.

 

Xiao Ruoyin understood what Wu Qi meant, but she did not explain anything.

 

She twisted several strands of hair which hung from her forehead with her fingers while looking at this Sanctum of Destiny which seemed even colder than usual. Then, she sighed almost imperceptibly.

 

“Lady Ruoyin, did you do anything that made His Majesty angry?” Wu Qi couldn’t help but ask in a small voice.

 

“No.” Xiao Ruoyin shook her head. “He just doesn’t like me.”

 

Compared with the other women in the Divine Empire whom Gu Changge had married, she knew that she meant little to nothing to him. Although he had eventually returned the Celestial Boat of Creation to her, it had also shown that he wanted to sever ties with her.

 

Wu Qi looked dazedly at Xiao Ruoyin, not knowing what to say.

 

Although there was always no sunlight in the Sanctum of Destiny, she felt it was colder than usual that day.

 

She looked out of the Sanctum of Destiny again. There were several ancient trees in the distance as the flowers fell from them. The moonlight was as icy as ever. No one showed up.

 

People from the Celestial Ancient Continent had moved out of the Small Universe. After Gu Changge left the Yaksha Clan, he tried to look for the Forces he had subdued in the past.

 

However, things had changed after such a long time. Even Skyward Schloss was no longer at its original site. Naturally, those ancient Clans from the Celestial Ancient Continent had left as well.

 

After some sensing, Gu Changge only discovered the Black Hawk Clan. The other Clans from the Celestial Ancient Continent had been destroyed for various reasons.

 

The current Patriarch was a descendant of Hei Ming. He was a good-for-nothing whom Gu Changge had used to plant the Entanglement Immortal Spell. He was now an Ancestor of the Black Hawk Clan, and he was regarded as a mighty expert.

 

Naturally, the Black Hawk Clan was not comparable to the Yaksha Clan when it came to their actual strength. That said, they were one of the most powerful in the Prosperous Dao True World and definitely much stronger than they used to be.

 

Hei Yanyu, who was Hei Ming’s Older Sister, used to be the prodigy of the Black Hawk Clan. She had followed Gu Changge for some time.

 

Now, she was one of the hidden experts of the Black Hawk Family. She was always in seclusion and her cultivation level was inscrutable.

 

Later, Gu Changge travelled to the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, the previous boundary of the Upper Realm, and the Boundary Marker Sea. Sky Deer City still looked the same.

 

The Sky Deer Goddess ascended to the True Immortal Realm many years ago. Since she could receive the Power of Faith from the Eight Wastelands and Ten Domains, her cultivation improved quickly. She refined the Immortal King Dao Fruit thousands of years ago, and she had been in seclusion since then.

 

Gu Changge did not disturb her upon his arrival.

 

In the end, he returned to the Green Mountain Village. The sky was beginning to brighten and there was a drizzle. In the courtyard of the house with green tiles, a woman in white clothes was holding an umbrella. It was as though she knew that he would return.