Chapter 1382, Where the Strong Destroy the Weak; Many Places Have Fallen

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

In a peaceful place in the Righteous Alliance, even though the war had broken out in the outside world and the situation was chaotic, this place was still unaffected. It was as though it was an area that transcended all manner of the world.

 

The place was covered in a Celestial Mist. A magnificent bronze palace was located between the mountains and the islands. Stars spun around the place as Mist of Chaos permeated the entire area. The aura of the Great Dao spread, and scenes alternated between chaotic and vague.

 

Inside the palace stood many vague figures. They were covered in a thick mist.

 

As they blinked, they could see the rise and fall of everything. Even the Grand Runes came apart. Their existence was like immutable Principles. They were at the peak of the Immortal Dao, looking down at everyone else.

 

Even though the Righteous Alliance had imitated the Heavenslayers Alliance, there was no Alliance Leader.

 

Different Forces had chosen their representatives. They collectively held the power to make decisions for the Righteous Alliance.

 

Now, these beings in the hall were the most powerful experts of the Boundless Expanse. All of them in the Ancestral Dao Realm.

 

In front of them, ripples spread and a mirror was formed. It was translucent and the Principles of Dao flowed around it. The vast universe was reflected in the mirror.

 

Through this mirror, they could see the violent battles in different places of the Righteous Alliance. The flames of war devastated different areas of the Starry Sky.

 

Other than the scenes of the Heavenslayers Alliance’s soldiers launching attacks at them, they could also see dark beings slaughtering their people outside the embankments.

 

Various Forces had received the order to do their best to fend off the dark beings outside these embankments.

 

Blood and bones fell from the sky as cultivators exploded between Star Territories. Countless destroyed corpses and weapons left unattended.

 

The black mist was still streaming towards them from a distance like waves. There did not seem to be an end to this. The sight was suffocating. Anyone would find it despairing.

 

In the black mist that covered the sky stood many horrifying dark figures. Most people were despondent when they saw such a scene. Hope was a mere figment of one’s imagination at this point.

 

Some embankments had been shattered and had their Runes completely destroyed. The walls cracked and showed signs of coming apart.

 

Still, countless people shot out from the other side of the embankments. Their eyes bloodshot, no longer concerned about their safety.

 

“It seems like they can no longer hold on, but it’s fine. As long as they can stall for time, it’ll be worth it.”

 

These figures looked coldly at the scenes in the mirror. There was no emotion behind their gazes. To them, those who were unafraid of death, charging ahead believing in securing the world, were no different from ants.

 

As long as these pawns could delay the collapse of the front line, their sacrifices would be worth it.

 

That was because more and more Forces were relocating to the central area of the Righteous Alliance.

 

One had to lose something to gain something. It was a rule that would never change.

 

Nevertheless, in the thick Mist of Chaos, a figure spoke just then. He did not have the heart to see these people suffer.

 

“The Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty has come to out aid. This is the best chance for us. Why are we not considering launched a counterattack? We need to teach the Heavenslayers Alliance a lesson. If we keep hiding and retreating like this, more and more of our territories will be gone. Soon, the Righteous Alliance will lose all its rights, and even our footing.”

 

Someone beside him shook his head and said coldly, “It’s not the right time yet. The Righteous Alliance doesn’t need to protect weaklings. Only those who survive through this calamity can go further.”

 

“Everyone in the outside world thinks we’re retreating because we’re weak. They know nothing about our intentions. The war has broken out and the Black Disaster has returned. It’s a world where the strong will destroy the weak. These weaklings are all destined to die in this calamity. Only the powerful will survive and continue to stay strong. The Heavenslayers Alliance is merely a tool for us to get cull the weak before then. Aren’t you aware that the Great Purge will happen in every epoch? It is how Heaven destroys the weak and support the powerful. We’re merely sticking to the principles of this world.”

 

The hall fell into dead silence. The person who had spoken earlier was silent as well.

 

Although it seemed like the Righteous Alliance was established to uphold justice and go against the Black Disaster, it was not fundamentally different from the Heavenslayers Alliance.

 

In just a short time, the Righteous Alliance managed to grow to such a scale. They believed that there was a mastermind making things happen behind the scenes.

 

All of them were Ancestral Dao Realm experts. They were respectable Ancestors in their respective Civilisations or True Worlds. Nevertheless, even they were restricted in the Righteous Alliance. They could not do as they pleased here.

 

Everyone, even without being told, knew that there was a mysterious and powerful being behind the Righteous Alliance. That it was only thanks to that being that the Righteous Alliance was created.

 

Many speculated that the being came from the same era as the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace, Ling Yuling. He might even be from an even older era. That was why he had the power to go against the Heavenslayers Alliance Leader, Gu Changge.

 

It was for this reason that the mysterious being imitated the Heavenslayers Alliance and built the Righteous Alliance to deal with Gu Changge.

 

However, that mysterious being had never shown himself. He would only occasionally use some inconceivable methods to instruct his subordinates to do things for him. Even the Sect Masters and Ancestors of those mighty Forces had to obey his orders.

 

“In that case, we shall give the order that all of them should protect the embankments at all costs and stall for as much time as possible.”

 

“We also have to avoid coming into contact with the Heavenslayers Alliance. Why don’t we just give them those useless territories?”

 

The people in the hall started discussing the matter. They did not sound like they took those dark beings and the Heavenslayers Alliance seriously.

 

The boundary of the Righteous Alliance was not clearly defined. There was only a vague contour. That was because the Righteous Alliance’s territory was expanding as more and more Forces joined them. This led to the outcome of the Righteous Alliance not having a clearly defined boundary.

 

Even the high-ranking officials of the Righteous Alliance had no idea how large their territory was, nor did they know what Forces had joined them during this period.

 

Under such a circumstance, they just wanted to ensure that they were in control of the situation in the Righteous Alliance and that the Civilisations and True Worlds behind them would not be affected. Therefore, they did not really care about how many members of the Righteous Alliance were destroyed or how much of their territory were occupied.

 

Perhaps the Forces still going against the dark beings at the front line believed that the Righteous Alliance would send some reinforcements, which was why they never gave up.

 

Nevertheless, the high-ranking officials of the Righteous Alliance had already abandoned them.

 

The Universe Destroyer Residence Master looked coldly at everything in silence. His true figure was hidden in the mist. Just like the others, he had concealed his aura and background.

 

He was the leader of the Radiant Yang True World. He now controlled Forces such as the World Creation Palace and the Serene Peak.

 

After getting through his Eighth Decay Tribulation, no one in the Radiant Yang True World could match him. Given his strength, it was not difficult for him to take over control of the Radiant Yang True World.

 

After all, the Radiant Yang True World was no longer at the peak of its power, unlike other Supreme Civilisations such as the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

However, after he took control of the Radiant Yang True World, he discovered that he would be forced to do many things against his wishes.

 

He had dreamt about restoring the glory of the Radiant Yang True World, for it to one day become a Sole True World and be safe from any Great Purge.

 

Rumours had it that the Source Realm evolved from a Sole True World.

 

If he could create a Sole True World, he would be as powerful as those Supreme Beings in the Source Realm.

 

To achieve his goal, he worked harder and left behind many trump cards. In the end, he managed to make the Universe Destroyer Residence the most powerful Force in the Radiant Yang True World.

 

Unfortunately, good things did not last long. The Black Disaster had returned before the Radiant Yang True World’s glory was restored. It had come earlier than the Great Purge. The entire Boundless Expanse descended into chaos. A sense of fear permeated all Civilisations and True Worlds.

 

This caught him off guard. He was anxious because he knew that it was impossible for the Radiant Yang True World to go against the dark beings and get through the Black Disaster, given their current strength.

 

At the beginning of the outbreak of the Black Disaster, some Supreme True Worlds were destroyed by dark beings, falling into eternal darkness. If he did not come up with a way, the Radiant Yang True World would walk down the same path as those fallen Supreme True Worlds.

 

All the residents of the Radiant Yang True World, the many Spacetimes, and countless living beings in different universes would be devoured by darkness.

 

Just as he needed more power to solve the predicament, the mysterious person showed up. The mysterious person gave him a book and pointed out the right path for him, thus clearing the doubts he had. Because of that person, he got through his Eighth Decay Tribulation and took control of the Radiant Yang True World.

 

Then, he started working on building the Righteous Alliance. Some powerful leaders of other Civilisations and True Worlds shared his sentiments and decided to form a covenant.

 

Many thoughts turned over in the mind of the Universe Destroyer Residence Master. The existence of the Righteous Alliance solved his most pressing issue.

 

However, it also turned him into a puppet controlled by someone else.

 

To receive help from the mysterious person, he had to suffer the corresponding karma. There was no free lunch in the world, after all.

 

Suddenly, outside the palace, a Divine Light flickered and illuminated the sky.

 

An Azure Dragon and a Qingluan arrived. They traversed across the universes and appeared in this place. Then, they turned into a boy and a girl.

 

In the boy’s hand was a scroll that radiated a splendid glow. As he entered the hall, these people, who were discussing the solutions, fell silent and shifted their attention to the scroll.

 

Certainly, they could recognise these kids. Moreover, they were respectful and subservient. They dared not be disrespectful.

 

“It’s the order of the Old Master. You shall take it, Universe Destroyer Residence Master.”

 

The boy’s gaze was indifferent. Although separated by a thick Mist of Chaos, the boy could still see the Universe Destroyer Residence Master.

 

The people in the hall were flabbergasted. They had concealed their auras and backgrounds, unwilling to show their true figures.

 

While shocked, the Universe Destroyer Residence Master quickly stepped forward and took the scroll. Although he had gone through his Eighth Decay Tribulation, he still felt pressure coming from these two children.

 

It was apparent that they were just as powerful as he was.

 

“The Old Master hopes that you’ll take over the role of Deputy Alliance Leader in the following days. The Main Happiness Emperor of the Main Happiness Celestial Dynasty will arrive with his army soon and take over the role of the Alliance Leader of the Righteous Alliance.” The boy spoke impassively without lifting his head. He ignored the others in the hall.

 

Upon finishing his words, he left with the girl without the intention of staying slightly longer.

 

The people in the hall like the Universe Destroyer Residence Master fell into a dazed state. Many exchanged glances, wondering what all this meant.

 

The Universe Destroyer Residence Master would be the Deputy Alliance Leader and the Main Happiness Emperor would arrive soon. Did the Main Happiness Emperor have anything to do with the mysterious being?

 

“What’s the content of the scroll?”

 

Many people were curious about the scroll as they glanced at it and tried to look into it.

 

The Universe Destroyer Residence Master frowned. Without any delay, he unfolded the scroll in front of everyone.

 

After reading the content of the scroll, all of them fell into a dazed state, finding everything inconceivable.

 

Even those who had decided to retreat were rooted to the spot. They couldn’t believe what they had just seen.

 

…

 

“We’ve received news that Embankment No. 13, which is protected by the Great Barren Sect, the Mountain of Thirty-Three Stars, and the Nine Paths Sect has fallen. Dark beings have crossed, barging into the hinterland. The Forces there have been corrupted by the black mist and descended into darkness…”

 

“There are too many dark beings. Some horrifying dark beings made a move and killed several Dao Realm experts. Ordinary cultivators couldn’t fend them off.”

 

“Ancestral Dao Realm experts had taken away the foundations of their Sects and Core Disciples. They ignored the others and ran away.”

 

“If the reinforcements from the Righteous Alliance don’t come in time, Embankment No. 17 will soon be destroyed.”

 

At that moment, the atmosphere in the Waning Moon Sect was solemn.

 

Shocking and despairing news was coming from different places. Many embankments had fallen and a lot of Sects had been destroyed. Some dark beings had snuck into those Sects and destroyed the embankments in collaboration with the dark beings on the outside.

 

As these cultivators felt fearful and despondent, the influence of the darkness corrupted their hearts. Even the Elders could not ensure that their minds were completely safe, not to mention that ordinary Disciples, who were full of weaknesses.

 

Additionally, dark beings could easily find Spacetime Rifts and broken portals to sneak into their Sects.

 

If they were not careful enough, an army of dark beings would stream into their places like locusts, where they would devour everything. Wherever they went, lakes would dry up and mountains would turn barren. Cities would become desolate and living beings would die.

 

“There’s still hope for us as long as we can hold on until the reinforcements of the Righteous Alliance come.”

 

Lights flickered from different platforms on the mountains in the Waning Moon Sect. The fluctuations of space spread as ancient chariots disappeared and headed to the front line.

 

All the Disciples and Elders still held on to the last bit of hope. They were still waiting for the reinforcements to come.

 

The war outside Embankment No. 17 was violent. It was an understatement to say that corpses had been piled up like a mountain and blood had turned into a river.

 

A metallic tang permeated the air. Blood rain continuously fell from the sky. Even Heaven had been dyed red. One could see that the entire world was scarlet.

 

Runes flickered from the massive city wall. Ancient symbols brightened. Immense energy surged and turned into light pillars before they shot towards the dark beings who came in waves. They would dissipate for a moment before coming together and charging forward again.

 

Anyone would feel helpless and despondent when they saw this scene. Hope, was just folly at this point.

 

It seemed impossible to destroy all these dark beings. They would come again and again, like waves crashing into the wall. Even if they would be killed and turned into dust, they were still determined to at least crack the wall.

 

The wars in the distant Star Territories were cruel as well. The fluctuations of their auras were intimidating enough to disturb the River of Time.

 

Those were battlefields that belonged to Dao Realm experts. Cultivators in the Immortal Realm had not right to have a hand in this.

 

Even Gu Xianer and Lan Xin felt weary. They were injured and their clothes were dyed red with blood.

 

Despite that, they had never considered retreating even once. They were adamant about protecting the embankment.

 

The war had lasted for a few days. Anyone would be exhausted.

 

In this place, it was especially difficult for them to heal their wounds, much less absorb the World Energy. This caused their Qi to deplete quickly as they found it difficult to make full use of their cultivation.

 

Apart from Dao Realm experts, those below would die of exhaustion in a war like this.

 

“I have a bad feeling, Junior Sister Xianer. We might die here today.” Lan Xin was clad in plain clothes with a white scarf around her head. She was soaked in blood that belonged to herself, her companions, and her enemies.

 

With a bitter expression, she looked at Gu Xianer, who destroyed a dark being who was charging towards her with her sword.

 

Silavin: Sole True World, term first appeared in Chapter 823. Basically, the only world in existence that is that mark of beginning after Choas.
‘Within the Other Domain, there might be some Forces that had secretly aligned with the Source Realm or other True Worlds, attempting to find the Source of the Mountains and Oceans True World to devour it, creating the Sole True World.’