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Translator: Linzi
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“Hao’er, your childhood sweetheart seems to have hidden a lot of things from you.” At the same time, two figures were concealing themselves high up in the sky outside of the Vermilion Bird Empire.
Looking at the White Jade Dragon Carriage with a cloud pattern galloping by, he had a complicated expression on his face. The one who spoke was a hale and hearty old man with grey hair. His white robe was fluttering in the air, and he held a divine poise, looking exactly like an Immortal.
It was none other than Bai Yang, Chu Hao’s Uncle Master, who rushed over from the Supreme Cave Heaven. He had reached the Sacred Emperor Realm many years ago. He was also a powerful figure in Supreme Cave Heaven, and only a few people were a match for him.
Meanwhile, the man next to him was handsome, tall and stood up straight. He had a temperament that could not be underestimated. He was no other than Chu Hao.
But now, Chu Hao’s expression seems complicated as he watched the White Jade Dragon Carriage with a cloud pattern galloping away. He did not want to wrongly blame anyone, and at this point, he could only choose to forgive her…
The day before yesterday, he had made an appointment with Tang Wan, and planned to enjoy the sight of flowers with her in the Empire’s palace garden, and also discuss some things with her.
Of course, Tang Wan came.
The two of them talked and laughed leisurely, but midway, the expression on Tang Wan’s face suddenly changed. Chu Hao clearly noticed the Communication Rune in her sleeve light up, so he guessed that the Tang Family must have had needed her to attend to some matter.
Afterward, she found an excuse and took the opportunity to leave and reply to the message in the Communication Rune
As for Chu Hao, he had strong divine sense. With what had happened previously still deeply entrenched in his heart, Tang Wan being forced by Gu Changge previously, he got worried. Thus, he wanted to check up on what she was tasked to do, and he used his divine sense to search. Naturally, he made sure Tang Wan would not be able to detect it.
It was not until then that he realized that Tang Wan was talking to Gu Changge. Of course, whatever orders she had received from the Communication Rune were from Gu Changge.
This scene made Chu Hao so enrage and out of breath that his expression suddenly changed. He almost couldn’t stand it and was about to ask Tang Wan about it directly. However, when considering that Tang Wan had no choice in the matter, he gave up. But his expression still didn’t look good.
He didn’t know what Tang Wan and Gu Changge talked about afterward. He didn’t hear. Afterwards, Tang Wan left in a hurry with the excuse of family affairs.
Chu Hao was worried about her and afraid that she might be bullied by Gu Changge, so he followed her all the way there in secret.
This led to the present scene, where he witnessed Tang Wan riding in White Jade Dragon Carriage with a cloud pattern toward the Black Tortoise Empire, to meet up with the others.
“Uncle Master, I’m already aware of what you’ve just said, that is why… I still need to become stronger, so that the Tang Family behind Wan’er won’t dare to look down upon me, and won’t dare to insult me so casually.” After taking a deep breath, Chu Hao finally calmed down. He knew that it was useless to be angry at this time. The most and only important thing, was to improve one’s own strength.
“Hao’er, that’s a great way of thinking. When your cultivation level increases in the future and you are in charge of the Supreme Cave Heaven, no one will be able to bully you anymore. Although Gu Changge is powerful, he is only a Junior of yours after all.” Hearing this, Bai Yang smiled slightly to express his agreement. He treated Chu Hao as his own son and thought highly of him. That was why he rushed over from the Supreme Cave Heaven in a hurry after he heard that Chu Hao got oppressed by Gu Changge.
During this period, he stayed in the Vermilion Bird Empire for half a month, worrying that Chu Hao would be bullied by Gu Changge. However, it was just as what Tang Wan had said to him before. As long as Chu Hao didn’t take the initiative to provoke Gu Changge, he wouldn’t care about such a nobody.
During this period of time, Chu Hao was also worried that he would be attacked by Gu Changge, so he stayed in the capital of the Vermilion Bird Empire and didn’t dare to leave. But it seemed that Gu Changge had really forgotten about a nobody and an unimportant person like him.
This made Chu Hao feel relieved, but at the same time, he felt more displeased and aggrieved. After all, he was someone who had been cultivating religiously, never stepping out to the world. Even now, he was a peerless young prodigy, and someone who would be in charge of Supreme Cave Heaven in the future. Yet, Gu Changge held no regard of him at all, and this huge difference made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
“Uncle Master, do I still have to go to the Black Tortoise Empire with Wan’er?” Chu Hao then asked. He had already guessed who Tang Wan was going to meet when he followed her here. After the last incident, he had a faint resistance to this kind of thing. He was afraid that he couldn’t help but make a move if he saw something he wished not to.
“It doesn’t matter if you go. I heard that Gu Changge is in trouble now. He is on the way to deal with Purple Mansion’s Sky King Zhi Yang, so he probably won’t have time to care about you. You can find a place to stay after you arrive at the Black Tortoise Empire. I’ll help you to find out what’s going on.” Bai Yang thought for a while and replied. He was worried that Chu Hao would not be able to control himself and take action because of Gu Changge. This way, it was more reasonable for Gu Changge to take action against Chu Hao.
The present Chu Hao really did not stand much of a chance when fighting against Gu Changge. And because Chu Hao had offended Gu Changge, he got into a little trouble in Supreme Cave Heaven. After all, his action had caused many Elders to be dissatisfied.
“I will listen to Uncle Master.” Chu Hao nodded and stopped bringing up the topic. Then, the two of them concealed themselves again and followed Tang Wan secretly.
In the Dragon Carriage, Tang Wan was preoccupied with her worries. She held her dress tightly, having no idea that the two were following her in the sky. She was still recalling the matters Gu Changge had suddenly informed.
Although, in the Communication Rune, he didn’t say anything more; she knew it must have something to do with what had happened recently. This made her very nervous, uneasy, and even scared.
“I can’t imagine how powerful Gu Changge actually is. If my guess is right, the method he used before was greatly related to the Successor of Demonic Arts.” With a serious look on her face, she couldn’t help shivering at the thought of what had happened before.
During this period of time, she had looked up relevant ancient books, trying to find information related to her Slave Mark. She didn’t find anything in the beginning. When she had a thought that was disadvantageous to Gu Changge, she would automatically submit and feel fear.
Fortunately, heaven rewards those who work hard. At last, Tang Wan saw a brief record of words on an old and worn-out page. Although the record was very vague, and the methods in it were not completely the same as the Slave Mark that Gu Changge had used; she was sure that it was the same as what he had done at that time.
And the incomplete page recorded something about the Successor of Demonic Arts. This discovery sent chills all over her body. After relating this with the recent news and rumors, she increasingly felt that Gu Changge’s methods were terrifying and unfathomable. [If he is really the Successor of Demonic Arts, it would be beyond belief. No matter who hears of it, they would be terrified.]
This time, when she’s on her way to meet Gu Changge, she didn’t know what would happen. She could only pray in her heart that Gu Changge didn’t notice her thoughts.
“Senior Chu Hao, please never make Gu Changge your enemy. You can’t even begin to imagine how terrifying he is…” Tang Wan whispered to herself. However, she would find herself in a trance from time to time and a little absent-minded. During this period of time, some vague memories would emerge from the depths of her mind.
[A magnificent and broad ancient gate… My Master… whose strength is immeasurable… I had an Eldest Senior Brother… someone whose Talent was outstanding and, we became Dao Partners. I had a Junior Brother and Junior Sister… The former often gets bullied with the latter wholeheartedly devoted herself to the pursuit of the Great Dao…]
“Is there really reincarnation in this world?”
……
At this moment, in an abandoned ruin outside the Black Tortoise Empire, the fog was covering the area, and the sunlight was pervading, filled with all kinds of miasma.
Beast roared, and ferocious birds flew into the air, causing sounds that shook the whole world..
A man in a purple robe was looking at the divine rainbows in the distance with cold eyes.
He was none other than Sky King Zhi Yang. At this moment, his expression didn’t look good. Especially after hearing a lot of rumors from the outside world, he felt as if he had been struck by lightning. It was so unbelievable that he almost stood still dumbly.
His followers’ faces were now pale, and there was a faint trace of fear on their faces. They were very uneasy. They knew that the divine rainbow in the sky was young prodigies who had come to search for their whereabouts. After all, no one here was a fool.
At this moment. Everyone would know about Sky King Zhi Yang’s situation. It was almost the same as being the enemy of the whole world. They didn’t need to say much about what would happen to them in the end as his followers.
Whether or not Sky King Zhi Yang had sent someone to assassinate Gu Changge, just the many opinions of the outside world were incomparably fatal to him. Now, almost everyone believed that Sky King Zhi Yang and the Successor of Demonic Arts were on the same side. Even Liu Ziyan thought so as well. She developed incomparable hatred towards Qin Wuya, who was sent by Sky King Zhi Yang to save her and grouped him together with the Successor of Demonic Arts.
“Purple Mansion, who have been backing you, what’s their attitude on this matter? If they don’t protect you, your situation will be even more difficult now.” In front of Sky King Zhi Yang stood Qin Wuya, sighing.
After he escaped from Gu Changge, he didn’t immediately return to this place. Instead, he was worried that Gu Changge might have used some tricks on him. After that, Qin Wuya stayed in another city for a few days to make sure that Gu Changge had left nothing on or behind him. Then, he returned here and met up with Sky King Zhi Yang.
Hearing this, Sky King Zhi Yang glanced at Qin Wuya, but his face was still gloomy. This time, in his opinion, he was sure that it would succeed. After all, Qin Wuya was on the move in person. Was there anything he couldn’t handle? But, something had to go wrong. The Successor of Demonic Arts had suddenly sent someone out to kill Liu Ziyan. And worst of all, Gu Changge noticed. As a result, all his plans fell short of success. Not only that, Liu Ziyan even grew to hate him. He had to admit that he had gone too far this time.
Although Sky King Zhi Yang had some complaints about this, he also knew that it was not Qin Wuya’s fault. Who would have thought that the Successor of Demonic Arts would suddenly show up?
“Damn it! The Successor of Demonic Arts ruined my plan. He not only framed me but also made me take the blame for him! Prince Ying, I’ll never forgive you!” Cursing, Sky King Zhi Yang’s face darkened as he clenched his fists. A horrifying aura surged around him as if it could change the direction of mountains and rivers, and the stars would fall, making this place shrouded in a depressing atmosphere.
Everyone was silent and dared not say anything.
Now, apart from Gu Changge, Prince Ying, the Successor of Demonic Arts, was another person that Sky King Zhi Yang hated the most.
“Junior Brother, this matter is very strange. In my opinion, the person you need to worry about most now is actually Gu Changge. Have you ever thought about the possibility that Gu Changge and the Successor of Demonic Arts are actually the same person?” Upon hearing Sky King Zhi Yang cursing, Qin Wuya frowned and said seriously. It was a thought he had that even made him feel like trembling. It even required him to collect his resolve to say something like that.
“What?” Hearing this, Sky King Zhi Yang was stunned. His eyes widened in disbelief.
“Eldest Senior Brother, why are you say that?” Then, he realized how serious the matter was. His face turned serious and he asked in a low voice in a hurry. [With Qin Wuya’s personality, he would not suddenly say such unreasonable things with no basis. He must have sensed something…]
“To be frank, I have only thought about it carefully these days before I suddenly realised it. At that time, I hid outside Gu Changge’s palace compound for several days. If there was someone lurking, I would have noticed, but there wasn’t. The appearance of that black robed man was very strange, as if he appeared out of nowhere. So, I suspect that he is actually one of Gu Changge’s men. In order to show up, he played a trick where the thief poses as the judge. And when I fought against Gu Changge then, although he looked injured, his real strength was not affected at all. Who in the world can remain alive after activating a Sacred Emperor Grade artifact a few days after hurting their Source?”
“Junior Brother, this explains his terrifying Talent. Also, under this hypothesis, many doubtful things can now be explained. Don’t you think that Gu Changge always comes in at the perfect time, every single time. If he hasn’t calculated and planned all of this, I would never believe it.”
Qin Wuya explained. His voice was frightening and cold, and it was also trembling slightly, causing cold sweat to break out on Sky King Zhi Yang’s back.
Even though Qin Wuya had gone through a lot of things in the Nine Realms, he was still frightened. Even his soul was trembling in the face of this situation. Before this, he had never thought that a person would be so terrifying.
On the surface, he was a man who pursued righteousness, leader and the strongest of the younger generation. He was radiant, with hundreds of millions of people admiring him and regarding him as if he was a God.
Moreover, he shouldered the future of many forces. As long as he does not die, he would definitely be the most powerful figure, and the one to stand at the top in the Upper Realm. In other words, his future was limitless.
On the flip side, in secret, he was the most terrifying being, the Successor of Demonic Arts. He hid in the darkness, devouring the Sources of many young prodigies, and had caused great chaos in the world.
“Elderest Senior Brother, what you’ve just said is simply too terrifying….” After hearing this, Sky King Zhi Yang couldn’t help but tremble with fear. It sent chills down his back and he became extremely alarmed. He thought of the many possibilities and consequences if Gu Changge was the Successor of Demonic Arts. It would be simply beyond belief. It would bring unimaginable disaster to the Upper Realm.
“I only suspect this to be a possibility. It’s impossible for me to show evidence. Gu Changge is far too cautious. The so-called Successor of Demonic Arts, Prince Ying. He must be as unlucky as you.” Qin Wuya sighed and didn’t know how to comfort him. [Just how did Junior Brother offend such a terrifying person? Whoever offends Gu Changge would need to be prepared for their worst nightmare.]
“Senior Wuya, what should I do now? If he comes here suddenly right now, is my only choice to surrender without a fight?” Sky King Zhi Yang’s face turned pale and his voice trembled with fear. He had never thought of this possibility before Qin Wuya explained everything. But now, his head was buzzing and he was extremely frightened.
As the Successor of Demonic Arts, Gu Changge not only pinned the blame for everything on him, but also wanted to kill him in the name of justice. Furthermore, if this was true, his situation was much more horrendous and desperate than it seemed.
“At this time, perhaps only the Sect that is backing you, can save you. If I fight with Gu Changge, the chances of winning would only be fifty-fifty. It is said that he is seriously injured, but in fact, he is very healthy. He had deceives everyone, and is playing the world as if it is in the palm of his hand.”
After a moment’s silence, Qin Wuya advised. “Or, you can expose his true identity…”
Sky King Zi Ya’s expression darkened. No matter which choice it was, he couldn’t achieve both. The only solution at this time was to wait for Purple Mansion to send out its experts to protect him.
“I suddenly figured out why I saw such a scene in my Divination…” Out of the blue, Sky King Zhi Yang recalled the scene from the very beginning, when he had planned to use the Foreseeing Eye to pry into Gu Xianer’s future. [At that time, wasn’t she imprisoned in a dark and wet dungeon by Gu Changge, at her last gasp? If Gu Changge is really the Successor of Demonic Arts, all of this would make sense. Damn it! She is in danger! And she has no idea how horrible and terrifying that cousin of hers is!]
[No! I have to tell her of all this. I have noticed her searching for me outside these days. We can’t hesitate this time…] Thinking of this, Sky King Zhi Yang’s expression suddenly became firm. His fists clenched as if he had made a decision.
Even knowing that this situation would likely expose his whereabouts, and he would be faced with a life-and-death situation; Sky King Zhi Yang was no longer in fear.
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