Chapter 1376, Trying to Kill the Alliance Leader; A Pretext Is Needed

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Chen Yi looked dazedly at the white jade bottle in her hand. A long time later, she sighed and pushed her thoughts aside.

 

When she was in the Waning Moon Sect back then, the poison had been troubling her for a long time. No one could help her. Everyone believed that she no longer had a future.

 

It was for this reason that she was selected to be one of the Envoys of the Righteous Alliance.

 

Much to her surprise, the bottle of pills had helped dispel her the poison inside of her. She no longer felt any anomaly with her body, nor did the poison seize her again.

 

All this was so inconceivable that she felt like it was a dream.

 

This was such a dangerous journey that she was mentally prepared that she would not be able to return alive.

 

It never crossed her mind that the poison inside her would be cured.

 

[I don’t even know his name yet…] Chen Yi and the others continued their journey. They turned into Divine Lights and flew towards the Heavenslayers Alliance’s territory.

 

There did not seem to be an end to this land of the yellow sand. It was desolate everywhere. Only the enormous city wall was faintly seen amid the yellow sand.

 

It was like a True Dragon that hovered in the sky and looked down at all living beings.

 

Chen Yi and the others were in the Dao Realm. They reached the city wall almost instantaneously. The wall extended into the sky. Broken pieces of stars floated in the universe. Massive stars spun around the city wall. Every star was engraved with countless Runes. The lights radiating from them were as dazzling as sunlight.

 

The ancient wall was greenish-grey. The traces of attacks showed that epic wars had happened here.

 

The cultivators on the wall already noticed Chen Yi and the others. Runes brightened and the lights intertwined with one another, forming an Array that could kill all enemies.

 

Chen Yi and the others were shocked when they felt the horrifying aura.

 

Just as the Divine Lights were about to shoot forward, one of them flew forward and cupped his fists. “We have no ill intentions.”

 

“It is a time of chaos. Where are you from? Why are you in the Heavenslayers Alliance’s territory?” A man who looked like a general stood atop the wall and stared coldly at Chen Yi and the others.

 

Although the Heavenslayers Alliance had not been harassed by dark beings during this period, they were still vigilant. They would never allowed anyone suspicious to enter the city.

 

“We come from the Righteous Alliance. We have brought documents with us to have a discussion with the Heavenslayers Alliance on how to deal with the Black Disaster as per the orders of our respective Sect Masters.” The cultivator who had spoken earlier fished out a document made from silk from his clothes and unfolded it.

 

Light beamed from it and turned into words, which were shown in the sky. The mystical words even carried some Dao energy.

 

“Envoys of the Righteous Alliance?” The general atop the city wall was slightly surprised. Then, he waved his hand and drew the document towards himself. After scanning it, he nodded and told someone to open the gates.

 

He had heard that the Righteous Alliance had sent some Envoys. He just did not expect that they would arrive so soon.

 

Chen Yi and the others were relieved. After thanking the general, they entered the city.

 

Although they were strong enough to barge into the city, they dare not to act impudently in the Heavenslayers Alliance’s territory. All soldiers who were stationed on the wall had ferocious and murderous looks. It was clear they were difficult to deal with.

 

After Chen Yi and the others entered the Heavenslayers Alliance’s territory, they headed straight to its headquarters.

 

Meanwhile, Gu Changge had returned to the Heavenslayers Alliance along with Mu Fuguang, Dao Monarch Chang Ming, Buddha Bei Ci, Tong Xian, and the others.

 

Before he left the Heavenslayers Alliance, he had asked others, like White Bone Ancestor King and Zhuo Fengxie, to handle the affairs here.

 

He did not entirely trust Ling Yuling. Therefore, he had told Ling Yuling and Xi Yin, who had disguised herself as the Primary Hope Saintess, to travel around to attract more followers and expand the Heavenslayers Alliance’s influence.

 

In general, the Heavenslayers Alliance was on the rise. They were in a peaceful situation as they were not affected by the Black Disaster, nor did they stop expanding because of the Righteous Alliance’s existence.

 

Apart from a small number of people, no one knew that Gu Changge had left the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

He had told Yao Yao to leave, to train outside. And since Mu Yan had nothing to do, she followed Ling Yuling to wander around.

 

Gu Changge returned to the valley full of peach trees. When he saw the peach blossoms on the ground that no one cleaned up, he fell into a dazed state. It was clear no one had come to the valley for quite a while, which was why these peach blossoms were still on the ground, making the place look even more tranquil than usual.

 

[When the Envoys from the Righteous Alliance come, I’ll finally have a reason to make a move.] Gu Changge prepared some tea for himself and closed his eyes while leaning against a peach tree. He considered his following plan.

 

After leaving the Heavenslayers Alliance, he also did something else other than enlisting Mu Fuguang and the others.

 

He had ventured into universes around the Heavenslayers Alliance and confirmed the locations of those well-hidden ‘big fishes’. However, he had not made a move against them because time was not ripe yet.

 

He was pleased to see the appearance of the Righteous Alliance. Nevertheless, to uphold his image of being virtuous, he had to put in more effort and look for a chance to deal with the Righteous Alliance.

 

The arrival of the Envoys from the Righteous Alliance gave him that chance.

 

After he saved Chen Yi and the others, he saw some fragments of the future in them. That was when he improvised his following plan.

 

Then, Gu Changge told Ling Yuling and the others to return. He decided to let people like Mu Fuguang follow Ling Yuling for some time.

 

After returning to the Heavenslayers Alliance, he did not restrict the freedom of Mu Fuguang and the others, nor did he tell them to do anything. People like Mu Fuguang, Tong Xian, and Buddha Bei Ci were more powerful than any usual Ancestral Dao Realm expert, so they should not be tasked to do something trivial. Also, conincidentally, Ling Yuling needed powerful experts like them by her side.

 

Even though she was strong, considering she was a Great Sage who went against the Black Disaster, she still lacked the power to intimidate the other Civilisations and True Worlds. At the very least, she could not do it alone.

 

It was time for him to let the Heavenslayers Alliance become well-known in the entire Boundless Expanse.

 

A few days later, Ling Yuling returned to the Heavenslayers Alliance following the order. She also brought back some important news she felt would be beneficial to the Heavenslayers Alliance’s developments.

 

“The surrounding Civilisations and True Worlds are against joining the Righteous Alliance. They’re worried karma might come back to bite them if they joined. When I ventured into a True World, I came across a Descendant of an old friend. He told me there’s a massive shadow behind the Righteous Alliance. Though vague, he could feel its horrifying influence, that it was akin to a tremendous vortex of destruction. Since he acquired the Inheritance of my old friend. He should be quite adept at observing such subtleties of fate and make accurate enough deductions.”

 

When Ling Yuling came over, her white clothes swayed with the wind. She was graceful and carried a bodily fragrance.

 

Gu Changge sat languidly under the peach tree. He motioned for her to come over.

 

After some hesitation, Ling Yuling went over and sat down beside him. The peach blossoms fell from the tree while carrying a unique fragrance.

 

“Thank you for everything you’ve done so far. The Heavenslayers Alliance has been doing well under your management during this period. It saves me quite a lot of trouble.”

 

Gu Changge picked up a peach blossom and pinned it on her ear. He said with a smile, “The Righteous Alliance is indeed supported by a mysterious Force, and it intends to spread across the entire Boundless Expanse. That person leading that Force is ambitious and bold, but he simply lacks the power to match such ambitions. So, he’ll suffer a huge backlash for his efforts sooner or later.”

 

“As for those True Worlds and Civilisations you’ve talked about, they’re not against joining the Righteous Alliance. It’s more like they’re too far away from the Righteous Alliance, so they do not believe they would be protected even if they joined. They are also not willing to relocate.”

 

Ling Yuling’s fair and soft earlobes reddened.

 

After she was startled for a moment, she said softly, “It seems that you already know everything. I don’t need to worry, then. In that case, you have surely come up with a plan.”

 

Gu Changge said with a smile, “I indeed have a plan. Want to know?”

 

Ling Yuling hesitated for a moment before shaking her head. “You would tell me if you wanted me to know. You wouldn’t even ask in the first place.”

 

She did not ask any questions. It was not necessarily a good thing to know more.

 

Gu Changge could be unpredictable. Although he now looked gentle, no one could know what was really on his mind.

 

“I’ve brought back some powerful cultivators this time. They’ll work under you. They’re smart enough, so they’ll solve a lot of troubles for you.” Under the peach tree, Gu Changge rose to his feet and headed to the main hall of the Heavenslayers Alliance with Ling Yuling.

 

People like Mu Fuguang, Buddha Bei Ci, and Tong Xian, who had received the order, were already waiting there.

 

“Greetings, Alliance Leader.” They quickly saluted Gu Changge upon registering his presence.

 

When Ling Yuling studied these powerful experts, she could hardly conceal her shock.

 

Some of them gave her a sense of danger. In short, they could even pose a threat to her, which showed how strong each of them was.

 

Powerful experts like them were indeed what the Heavenslayers Alliance lacked.

 

“All of you will stay by her side for now. Things will become interesting in the Boundless Expanse soon enough.” Gu Changge said.

 

Mu Fuguang batted her alluring eyes while looking at Ling Yuling. “This fairy must be the famous Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace. She’s indeed graceful and beautiful as rumours say.”

 

Although they lived reclusively and never interfered in worldly affairs, they knew the happenings of the outside world, especially the past events of the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

The Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace was one of the most powerful experts in the Primary Hope Civilisation. Apart from those well-hidden ancient fossils, it could be said that she was the strongest.

 

After recovering from her shock, Ling Yuling soon realised their identities.

 

People from the Forbidden Areas rarely had any karmic connections with the outside world. Considering that they were powerful Dao Realm experts, it was easy to guess their backgrounds.

 

“I didn’t expect all of you to leave the Forbidden Areas and join under the Alliance Leader’s invitation. With your help, we’ll surely achieve our goal much sooner.”

 

She put on a bright and warm smile.

 

Mu Fuguang and the others appeared awkward upon hearing that. Naturally, they could tell that Ling Yuling was teasing them.

 

If not for Gu Changge’s ‘coercion’, they would never have left their respective Forbidden Areas, and come into contact with these karmic connections to bring trouble to themselves.

 

Ling Yuling was fully aware of that, but she still said such a thing. It seemed that she was not as innocent and upright as she appeared to be.

 

Then, they briefly introduced themselves to her. The Forbidden Areas behind them were famous across the Boundless Expanse. Those names represented endless chaos and blood. Even Dao Realm experts would tremble in fear when they heard those names.

 

A force like them was terrifying. Even those from the Supreme True Worlds would be wary of them. But now, these people obediently stood there to work for the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

They were so subservient in front of Gu Changge, even though they were leaders of those Forbidden Areas that everyone was afraid of.

 

At the thought of this, Ling Yuling emotions undulating in her heart.

 

Every time she thought she was finally certain about Gu Changge’s true power, she would soon realise it was merely a misconception. It seemed that he was truly almighty, truly unrivalled.

 

Half a month later, the Envoys from the Righteous Alliance safely arrived at the Heavenslayers Alliance’s headquarters.

 

Chen Yi and the others had traversed across various universes to see what was going on in the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

Countless temples and statues had been erected, and many places were covered in the smoke from all the incense. The Power of Faith was as tremendous as the ocean. It gathered in the depths of the Heaven like a bright galaxy.

 

These Envoys were worried they would come into contact with this strange influence and be turned into followers as well.

 

Although it was peaceful in the Heavenslayers Alliance as different Forces adhered to its rules and pursued Dao, the fervour of those followers in the temples made them anxious. They felt that the peacefulness was strange, as though it was forces upon them by Demons. That once the disguise was shattered, there would be desolateness and countless corpses, a sight too horrifying to bear.

 

Even Dao Realm experts like them felt anxious and could not tell whether what they saw was true, not to mention the ordinary cultivators.

 

In their opinion, the Heavenslayers Alliance was more dangerous and bizarre than they had heard. It was inconceivable that this kind of peacefulness could be maintained in the Heavenslayers Alliance while it was chaotic everywhere else.

 

It was like they were in the centre of a storm. The calmness was odd and abnormal. Perhaps the moment they stepped into the Heavenslayers Alliance, everything they saw from the start was not real.

 

At this point, what was real and what was not could not be differentiated.

 

Time went by slowly. People like Chen Yi and Priestess Hui Jue were waiting apprehensively in the reception hall. They were nervous as their bodies were drenched in sweat.

 

The smoke coming from the incense burners in the hall exuded a soothing aura. Nevertheless, this kind of aura made them restless.

 

They were ignored after the people of the Heavenslayers Alliance brought them here. Even though they were Envoys from the Righteous Alliance, they did not receive the respect they deserved. They were treated as though they were air.

 

This made them feel helpless and sorrowful. Wedged between two juggernauts, even Dao Realm experts like them were insignificant.

 

Suddenly, footsteps were heard coming from the outside. They were instantly energetic.

 

However, before they could rise to their feet to greet the person, a dazzling golden light shot into the sky like a Sun, which illuminated the universe. Countless Runes detonated as though billions of stars exploded at the same time. The entire hall turned into dust in an instant.

 

“How dare you try to kill the Alliance Leader! You must be sick of living! Capture them!”

 

Roars were heard amid the dazzling light.

 

The sounds of wrath reverberated across different places. Even the sky trembled upon impact.

 

The galaxies between Star Territories undulated like waves. It was as though Heaven itself was furious, and wanted to punish all beneath it.

 

Countless people shuddered in fear amid the terrifying fluctuations and roars.

 

“Is this the opportunity you’ve talked about?” In a different hall, Ling Yuling’s eyes widened in disbelief as she glanced at Gu Changge.

 

Gu Changge calmly sipped some tea while seated. “I feel this is a better way than directly making a move.”

 

Ling Yuling was speechless upon hearing that.

 

“I suppose a pretext is needed when you accuse some people of a wrongdoing they’ve never committed.” She said gloomily.

 

Gu Changge smiled. “Of course. A valid reason is needed when making a move. Otherwise, it’ll cause the plan to fail or even backfire. Naturally, I won’t hurt them. They’ll be confined for some time and suffer a little at most. Those from the Righteous Alliance are ambitious and intend to stop our expansion. But now, I have all the right to destroy them.”

 

The news that the Envoys from the Righteous Alliance had tried to kill the Heavenslayers Alliance Leader quickly spread across the Boundless Expanse and caused a massive commotion.

 

Countless people found it inconceivable.

 

Those from the Righteous Alliance must have gone mad to have the guts to do such a thing at this point.

 

Some doubted whether the incident was true.

 

Regardless, those from the Heavenslayers Alliance were so furious that their soldiers came together in their respective universes.