Chapter 1349, More Terrifying Things to Come; The Arrival of Darkness

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The dark gold pattern expanded and looked like a butterfly.

 

After Nan Qing was done reading the content of the letter, everything dimmed and disappeared.

 

“She’s detected the whereabouts of the Eight Legions in the Primary Hope Civilisation?”

 

There was no emotion behind Nan Qing’s gaze. After some consideration, she lifted her head and looked at the Floating Land, which was falling apart.

 

“Regardless, I’d better stick to the original plan which is more important. I’m determined to get my hands on the Pool of Creation.”

 

Her gaze darkened at that moment.

 

Behind her eyes, incredible scenes such as the transformation of mountains and rivers, the passing of time, and the destruction of different worlds were enacted.

 

As she extended her hand, the Floating Land, which was coming apart, suddenly trembled. All the mountains and buildings quivered as well.

 

The sky and the ground seemed to have been propped up by an invisible force as they rose from the chaotic Spacetime. When one looked attentively, one would realise that the boundless black mist had turned into an enormous hand which engulfed and held the Floating Land.

 

The Floating Land was covered in the black mist. Then, it rapidly shrank until it became the size of a fist. In the end, it turned into a ray of light and flew towards Nan Qing.

 

All the dark beings, who knelt in the distance, felt a horror from the depths of their hearts. Even the powerful Wu Yang was no exception. His expression behind the steel helmet changed. He was both fearful and respectful when looking at Nan Qing.

 

Suddenly, a grunt that could penetrate spacetime was heard. A black pegasus with nine strange heads, engulfed in dark flames, emerged from the black mist while carrying an ancient and luxurious carriage. It then stopped in front of Nan Qing.

 

The black pegasus exuded an eerie aura. Every head was shaped differently. There were the heads of a Dragon, Phoenix, horse, cow, and so on. Its figure was covered in dark, hard scales. The dark flames around it continuously burned away the nearby void and Principles.

 

“Since the Grand Ceremony has started, I’m supposed to go back. I wonder which reckless person will stir up trouble during the Grand Ceremony this time.”

 

Nan Qing pocketed her gaze and put on a meaningful smile. Her calmness had been restored. Then, she disappeared into the luxurious carriage.

 

Her maidservant, Tiea, sat in front of the carriage and drove it away from this place.

 

Wu Yang and other dark beings hung their heads low in silence and stayed in the same place. It was not until the carriage was out of sight that they dared to lift their heads.

 

Many dark beings still trembled in fear. They were fearful, as though they were facing their nemesis. It was a fear that had been planted in the depths of their Souls. One in which they were unable to resist.

 

“She is even more terrifying than what we’ve heard from rumours.”

 

“I thought Lady Ah Li was intimidating. She looks kind-hearted compared to her.”

 

“After all, there are too many rumours about Lady Qing’s background. It’s a wonder how many are true…”

 

Some dark beings looked in the direction the luxurious carriage had disappeared and whispered among themselves.

 

Wu Yang’s expression behind his helmet changed when he heard their conversation. He turned around and swept a glance over them with a murderous intent. He retorted, “Silence! None of you have the right to talk about such matters. Even if you want to get killed, don’t drag me into this!”

 

These dark beings quickly kept their mouths shut upon hearing that.

 

Those dark beings, who were talking about the matter earlier, shuddered in fear. They knew Wu Yang was not pulling their leg, considering his temperament. Since even he was so fearful of Nan Qing, it seemed that her background was more horrifying than they had imagined.

 

“It’s a blessing to know less. The more you know, the quicker your end will come. Lady Qing has all sorts of methods to make you suffer in ways more terrifying than death.” Wu Yang said coldly.

 

He had a chance to come into contact with people in the core circle in the Nightmare Demon Realm. Therefore, he was aware of some taboos. Those who talked about such topics would surely die.

 

Upon hearing that, those dark beings were petrified, not daring to say another word.

 

“Since the Grand Ceremony has begun, our most important task is to welcome Master’s return. Any Force or person who dares to stop it from happening will be destroyed by us.” Wu Yang ordered icily.

 

The thick black mist covered his figure again.

 

After his departure, countless dark beings spread in all directions from the Chaotic Spacetime Sea towards nearby universes and Spacetimes.

 

Although Wu Yang was told to come to the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, he had other things to do as the Grand Ceremony had just commences.

 

The Chaotic Spacetime Sea was directly connected to the hinterland of the Primary Hope Civilisation. There was a natural passageway for them to enter the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

In the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace, a deafening sound was suddenly heard coming from the Chaotic Spacetime Sea. The waves carried with them the fragments of broken universes. Following that, ancient battleships shot out of it.

 

“They’ve finally returned.” The Elders and Ancestors of the Imperial Celestial Palace, who had been waiting for a long time, came over and greeted them.

 

Many were relieved. They had worried that those from the Heavenslayers Alliance would fall into danger. It was great that they had returned safely.

 

That was because some horrifying fluctuations were felt coming from the Chaotic Spacetime Sea during this period. It was apparent that some powerful experts had fought inside. The violent fluctuations even made distant Spacetimes tremble. The people of the Imperial Celestial Palace were shocked.

 

Then, some people from the Imperial Celestial Palace came over and waited there while keeping an eye on the entrance of the Chaotic Spacetime Sea.

 

“There are countless dark beings in the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, and the black mist is spreading. I’m afraid it’ll affect the Primary Hope Civilisation soon. All of you had better get prepared. I have to immediately report this matter to the Alliance Leader so that he can make a decision. I’ll take my leave now.”

 

Chu Heng emerged from the ancient battleship and turned into a Divine Light before landing in front of the Elders and Ancestors of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

His expression was solemn and he curtly explained to them the situation in the Chaotic Spacetime Sea. Without waiting for their response, he tore apart the space barrier and left. He had to return to the Heavenslayers Alliance and report this matter to Gu Changge.

 

Since such a serious matter had occurred, one which made him anxious. Therefore, he had to immediately go back.

 

If he returned to the Heavenslayers Alliance along with the others, a lot of time would be wasted during this period. When fleeing the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, they had been worried the dark beings would come after them. Therefore, they had been vigilant.

 

Fortunately, the Spacetime portal that Nan Qing had built for them was sturdy. Nothing unexpected happened. As such, they managed to safely return to the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

Still, Chu Heng and the others dare not be negligent. The Chaotic Spacetime Sea’s passageway was located in the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace. The remnants of the Black Disaster might seize the chance to come over and enter the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

By then, the entire Primary Hope Civilisation would face a huge crisis.

 

“What!?” The Elders of the Imperial Celestial Palace had yet to understand what Chu Heng meant when he disappeared into the void. It seemed as though he was running out of time.

 

“Fellow Cultivators, this is an important matter. We have to get more powerful cultivators to watch over the Chaotic Spacetime Sea to prevent the remnants of the Black Disaster from coming over. This is indeed a complicated matter that’s difficult to explain…”

 

Zhuo Fengxie and the other members of the Heavenslayers Alliance left the ancient battleships with solemn expressions. They explained to the Elders of the Imperial Celestial Palace what had happened in the Chaotic Spacetime Sea.

 

On the other hand, the residents of the Floating Land like Zhu Xuan stayed on the ancient battleships.

 

Many curiously studied their surroundings. They looked at those magnificent palaces and mountains and islands, which were engulfed in light.

 

It was their first time leaving the Floating Land and venturing into the outside world. They had not come into contact with the outside world for many epochs.

 

“The environment in the outside world is wonderful for cultivation. If we had left much earlier, we could’ve been helpful to Fairy Qing during this crisis…”

 

Many were heartbroken when they saw these incredible sights.

 

They could not get over the fact that Fairy Qing had sacrificed herself to hold up the dark beings so that they could escape.

 

“I’m surprised that the Black Disaster has come to the Primary Hope Civilisation. I thought the calamity was still far away from us…”

 

“The speed at which the calamity is spreading is beyond anyone’s imagination.”

 

The Elders of the Imperial Celestial Palace calmed down from their horror and disbelief. With solemn expressions, they considered what they had to do next.

 

Many were bitter as they explained to the clueless members from the Heavenslayers Alliance about what had happened in the Boundless Expanse in the past few days.

 

A few days ago, the remnants of the Black Disaster returned and shocked the entire Boundless Expanse.

 

The boundless black mist quickly spread, and no one could resist it. It had drowned many Spacetimes and territories. It invaded the Boundless Expanse at an astonishing speed.

 

During this period, many Civilisations and True Worlds sought help from different places, to collaborate and go against the Black Disaster.

 

Naturally, those from the Primary Hope Civilisation had learned of this news as well.

 

They thought that the Black Disaster was far away from the Primary Hope Civilisation. It would be a long time later before they were affected. Therefore, they were not overly worried.

 

Much to their surprise, dark beings had appeared in the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, which was located in the depths of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

“It seems that the remnants of the Black Disaster are well-prepared. They must have planned for this calamity. Their appearance is not a coincidence. Even the Primary Hope Civilisation would get affected by the Black Disaster despite us having the Mirror of Reincarnation. It’s unimaginable what other Civilisations and True Worlds will end up becoming…”

 

The people of the Heavenslayers Alliance were solemn and their hearts were heavy.

 

Since they had exchanged blows with those dark beings in the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, they knew how strange and horrifying their enemies were. The people of the Floating Land on the ancient battleships were shocked upon hearing that.

 

They had thought that the remnants of the Black Disaster only wanted to destroy all the Descendants of the Great Sages.

 

Much to their surprise, the remnants of the Black Disaster had made a comeback and intended to devastate the Boundless Expanse.

 

“The remnants of the Black Disaster wouldn’t show up for no reason. I’m certain that they intend to achieve a particular goal. I’m afraid even more terrifying things are to come…”

 

Those ages members of the Floating Land exchanged glances. They were shocked and worried.

 

The Elders of the Imperial Celestial Palace were not in the mood to ask about the background of Zhu Xuan and the others.

 

They hurriedly left the place. Before their departure, they had asked those from the Heavenslayers Alliance to guard this place, to prevent the dark beings from coming out. Then, they went to strike the Mountain Bell in the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

The sounds of the ancient bell reverberated across the Star Territories and universes.

 

Nearby universes and spacetimes were shocked by the deafening sounds, which spread in all directions.

 

Everyone, regardless of their cultivation level, shuddered in shock and lifted their heads. They wondered what had happened that those from the Imperial Celestial Palace decided to strike the Mountain Bell. Such a thing had hardly happened, even in records of history.

 

The Disciples, Elders, and ancient beings of the Imperial Celestial Palace had gathered together. The announcement that the Black Disaster had come knocking on the door was to be announced.

 

This matter was more urgent than when they welcomed Ling Yuling’s return, the Founder’s return.

 

Soon enough, those from the Imperial Celestial Palace spread the news to different Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

At the same time, those from the Heavenslayers Alliance received news that Chu Heng had brought with him.

 

The high-ranking officials of the Heavenslayers Alliance quickly decided that different Forces would send some powerful cultivators to the Imperial Celestial Palace to watch over the Chaotic Spacetime Sea.

 

All Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation such as Purple Sky Mountain, Towering Divine Cave, Tathagatha Buddha Realm, and Beast Court hurriedly made their move. They immediately sent some powerful cultivators to the Imperial Celestial Palace as per the order of the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Ancient battleships, boats, and chariots which carried countless cultivators tore apart the barriers of their respective universes and left.

 

News that dark beings were about to emerge from the Chaotic Spacetime Sea had been spread across the entire Primary Hope Civilisation, which caused a major upheaval.

 

Most people were terrified, not expecting this day to come so soon.

 

The commotion it had caused was like a meteor had fallen into an ocean.

 

Nearby True Worlds and Civilisations soon became aware of it. While they were fearful and found it inconceivable. So, they heightened up their vigilance.

 

If the Primary Hope Civilisation fell into the hands of the enemies, the ancient Civilisations and True Worlds that depended on it would suffer miserably as well. Moreover, since dark beings had even appeared in a place such as the Chaotic Spacetime Sea, no one could tell for sure how the Black Disaster would descend upon them.

 

At that moment, many people in those Civilisations and True Worlds were worried that the calamity might strike at any moment.

 

In the Boundless Expanse, dark beings were spotted in many places.

 

Even some Supreme True Worlds were not spared the fate.

 

Some hidden aces of some Forces had been secretly corrupted by Dark Concentrate and turned into dark beings. Since they had submitted to the darkness, they killed their own Sect members and went on to slaughter even more people.

 

The peace that had been sustained in the Boundless Expanse for so long had been shattered because of the appearance of the remnants of the Black Disaster. Different places descended into turmoil.

 

“Alliance Leader, this is what happened…”

 

In the Heavenslayers Alliance, Chu Heng stood respectfully in front of Gu Changge and reported to him his experience in the Chaotic Spacetime Sea. He did not hide anything from him.

 

The high-ranking officials around Gu Changge were astounded. They did not expect to hear such a shocking tale from Chu Heng. He had been in such a perilous situation that he almost could not make it back.

 

If not for the woman named Nan Qing, who had sacrificed herself to hold up the dark beings so that they could flee, they would not have safely returned to the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

“I didn’t expect it would be so difficult to deal with those dark beings. Even Chu Heng was defeated and injured.” The current leader of the Beast Court, Di Kun, donned a solemn expression.

 

He was aware of how powerful Chu Heng was. An average Ancestral Dao Realm expert was not a match for him.

 

However, Chu Heng was wary and appalled when dealing with those dark beings.

 

“Nan Qing…” Ling Yuling stood beside Gu Changge and attentively listened to Chu Heng’s report as well.

 

When she learned that Nan Qing sacrificed herself to save the people of the Floating Land and was eventually drowned in the black mist, she could not help but tremble. Her eyelashes fluttered and her eyes reddened. She suppressed her urge to break into tears by clenching her fists. There was a great sense of grief on her flawless face.

 

Chu Heng could not help but take a look at Ling Yuling. He had learned from the people of the Floating Land about the relationship between Nan Qing and her.

 

Ling Yuling and Nan Zun were old friends, and Nan Qing was Nan Zun’s only Daugther. In the end, she lost her life to protect the people of the Floating Land.

 

He deeply respected Nan Qing for her willingness to sacrifice herself to save so many people.

 

“Those beings from the darkness have come more quickly than I expected. In that case, send some people to the entrance of the Chaotic Spacetime Sea to prevent them from entering the Primary Hope Civilisation.”

 

Gu Changge listened to everything with his hands behind his back. There was no emotion on his face.