Chapter 1023, Shock the Entire Zhuo Clan; Welcome the Arrival of an Honoured Guest

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“I would not dare to conceal the truth from you, Grandfather. Every word I’ve spoken is true. If you don’t believe me, I can contact Master immediately. As for whether my words are true or false, I’m sure you will know at a glance.”

 

Zhuo You knelt on the ground with her head lowered slightly, seeming to behave in a respectful and fearful manner towards Zhuo Fengxie. In reality, the words that came out of her mouth sounded almost as though she held no regard for Zhuo Fengxie whatsoever.

 

Zhuo Fengxie was said to be one of the strongest beings in the Zhuo Clan at present. While Zhuo You was also a Heavenly Elder, she was nothing compared to him. It would be easy for her to be killed in an instant. Therefore, she had spoken those words at the risk of being obliterated by him in a fit of rage.

 

Needless to say, she had deliberately mentioned Gu Changge’s title to remind him that she had a powerful supporter behind her and to instil fear in him so that he did not dare to act recklessly. After all, the only reason why she dared to return to the Zhuo Clan and inform him about these matters in such a brazen manner was Gu Changge’s incendiary instructions.

 

“Hmph, you sure are brave to help an outsider scheme against me.”

 

Zhuo Fengxie’s expression remained hideously twisted with an indescribable rage. He truly had not expected that Zhuo You would be so bold or unafraid of being killed by him. She had calmly narrated her experiences during the return journey to him in detail.

 

If it were in the past, she would never have dared to speak to him in such a manner. Her behaviour clearly indicated that she was confident the person behind her was strong enough to protect her.

 

In her narration, she only mentioned that she encountered a young man of mysterious origins during her return journey to the Zhuo Clan. She was then subdued by the young man, whom she now served under and called Master. Furthermore, the mysterious young man had followed her back to the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. It was just that his current whereabouts remained unknown.

 

“I hope you will forgive me, Grandfather. I had no other choice at the time. Otherwise, I would have perished during the journey, unable to return to the Clan.” Zhuo You remained kneeling on the ground, but there was barely any inflexion in her voice.

 

The look in Zhuo Fengxie’s eyes was frigid. He stared fixedly at her and snarled, “If you had known that you would bring such disaster upon the Clan, then it would have been more appropriate for you to die outside.”

 

He had already guessed that the mysterious person she mentioned was most likely the same person who previously attacked him in the Prosperous Dao True World.

 

Unfortunately, she had failed to notice the other party’s ruse. A mark was subsequently placed on her, allowing the other party to trace the location of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation through her. It had to be said that there was a natural barrier of darkness outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, which could conceal the precise coordinates of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. How else could they be discovered unless they were being specifically tracked?

 

A chill ran through her heart. Although she had guessed her Grandfather’s stance on this matter, she never expected him to be so heartless. She originally felt some guilt over her actions, but her remorse vanished instantly at this moment. The look in her eyes became tranquil instead.

 

“Grandfather, you might be powerful, but your strength is incomparable to my Master. I’m certain that the elderly servant by his side is not inferior to you in terms of strength. After all, he is known as a Lunatic in the Boundless Expanse. For the sake of the Zhuo Clan, I believe you should carefully consider my words. Do not let a moment of rage cloud your judgement,” she continued.

 

At this point, the unmistakable hint of mockery in her voice could no longer be concealed.

 

“Are you threatening me?” The rage boiling inside Zhuo Fengxie exploded once more. A horrifying Spiritual Storm containing the ultimate aura of destruction raged around them.

 

With a wave of his hand, the terrifying force descended like countless stars falling from the sky. It slammed into Zhuo You, instantly causing her to cough up blood and fly backwards from the impact.

 

“I wouldn’t dare to threaten you, Grandfather. I am simply telling you the truth.” Zhuo You coughed several times, spitting out fresh blood in the process. Only then did she manage to stabilise her figure in the void and stand upright.

 

She did not dare to be angry. Besides, she understood that he was simply throwing a tantrum over his own helplessness. If he truly wanted to kill her, she would already be dead by now. After all, the gap between their strength was so large that it was no different from the disparity between an Immortal and an ordinary man.

 

He glared at her coldly and calmed down, knowing that there was no point in being angry. In any case, he was merely furious that an insignificant Junior had dared to plot against him.

 

“If you can contact the Master you mentioned, then you can extend an invitation to him on my behalf.” After recovering his composure, he calmly instructed. He planned to meet Gu Changge in person to see what the other party wanted. If Gu Changge came because of Zhuo You’s attack on the Prosperous Dao True World, he could simply offer adequate compensation to quell the other party’s anger. However, if the other party had other motives, then he would have to reconsider his options.

 

The Immortal Spirit Civilisation was supported by the Primary Hope Civilisation, to which they would offer various precious resources as a tribute at every epoch. In addition, the Zhuo Clan was also related to some of the Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation. It was for these reasons that he was not without the confidence to face an unknown and mysterious existence.

 

Upon seeing that Zhuo Fengxie had agreed to compromise, Zhuo You heaved a sigh of relief and swiftly departed from the space.

 

Inside the Zhuo Clan’s Core Ancient World, many Clansmen hurriedly paid their respects when they saw Zhuo You leave the place where Elder Zhuo Fengxie was staying in seclusion.

 

Zhuo You simply nodded slightly in acknowledgement. Then, her figure transformed into a stream of light and disappeared from the Ancient World without delay.

 

“After Elder Zhuo You returned, she seems to have changed compared to before…”

 

“I wonder what she experienced on the outside. I recall that Elder Zhuo You used to be extremely proud and arrogant, but she seems to have lost most of that pointedness.”

 

“It seems that what she experienced outside has been a huge blow to her.”

 

Countless members of the Zhuo Clan could not help whispering among themselves. They could perceive that Zhuo You’s prickliness had been reduced considerably following her return to the Zhuo Clan, and some of them were having a hard time accepting the change.

 

“In the past, Zhuo You looked down on me just because she had extraordinary talent and heritage. She used to believe she could undergo the Fourth Spiritual Transformation and reach a level comparable to the Immortal Dao Civilisations’ True Dao Realm. But now… not only has she suffered great losses in the Forces under her command, but she also suffered a huge blow to her Dao Heart.”

 

In another vast realm inside the Zhuo Clan, Zhuo Wu suddenly emerged. There was a deep look in her eyes as she stared in the direction that Zhuo You was leaving with a cold sneer.

 

She and Zhuo You belonged to different factions, which resulted in various conflicts between them. It was for that reason she felt strangely gratified to see how Zhuo You seemed to have suffered a huge shock.

 

“Ancestor, there seems to be news about the person you wanted to capture. Her whereabouts were discovered in the Rose Mist Galaxy… Many of our Clansmen have rushed there. In addition, I have narrowed the range of the All-Directional Universe Prohibition Order to that area. I’m sure we can capture that person soon enough.”

 

Several members of the Zhuo Clan knelt beneath Zhuo Wu and respectfully reported their findings.

 

“Good.”

 

Upon hearing those words, the cold sneer on Zhuo Wu’s face deepened. She simultaneously waved her hand, and a simple yet dusty bag drifted down from above. The bag was made from unknown materials, radiating with a fearsome grey mist that compressed the surrounding void to the point of collapse. In addition, profound Grand Runes flashed around the bag.

 

It had to be said that the weight of the bag exceeded a million kilograms.

 

“This is a Treasure that I’ve obtained from killing a Quasi-Dao Realm expert from an Immortal Dao Civilisation. He had survived his Second Decay Tribulation. It is called the Hollow Sky Bag. Although it is tattered, its value remains immeasurable. Moreover, it contains some Immortal Dao Source Matter that has yet to fully condense…

 

“I will give this priceless Treasure to whomever that captures the murderer who killed Tianyin.”

 

Her expression was filled with hatred. Zhuo Tianyin was the descendant vessel that she valued the most. She had nurtured him carefully because he was related to her opportunity to advance further in term of her Spiritual Transformation. How could she accept that he had been killed just like that? Nevertheless, she had offered this Treasure as a test. She wanted to know whether there was an existence on the same level as her supporting the person who killed her descendant.

 

There were countless experts in the Zhuo Clan. However, the value of this Treasure was so amazing that the people gathered here became breathless with excitement and their eyes burned bright with desire.

 

Tempted by the reward, many of them immediately decided to personally take action and capture the murderer themselves.

 

The news soon spread throughout the lands, causing another commotion in the Zhuo Clan. It also caused a great disturbance among the other Forces.

 

…

 

Inside an ancient city filled with magnificent colours located at the Zhuo Clan’s core region, Gu Changge quietly enjoyed a cup of spirit tea that was unique to the Immortal Spirit Civilisation while waiting for Zhuo You’s arrival.

 

Zhuo You could communicate with him through a special method. That was the main reason why he previously instructed her to return to the Zhuo Clan first.

 

Through her, he had gotten to know her Grandfather’s stance on the matter.

 

Everything was progressing within his expectations unless her Grandfather had the courage and confidence to confront him directly. However, it was clear that Zhuo Fengxie was neither stupid nor brave enough to confront him.

 

“Master…”

 

Zhuo You’s arrival naturally attracted the attention of the living creatures in the ancient city. Even the City Lord of the ancient city quickly came forward to greet her, feeling extremely shocked.

 

The arrival of a Heavenly Elder was a rare event that only happened once in a million years, so the incident instantly caused a huge uproar. It had to be said that sightings of Heavenly Elders were as rare as Phoenix Feathers and Unicorn Horns even though the ancient city was located within the Zhuo Clan’s core region. It was still almost impossible to see them under normal circumstances.

 

After all, the ancient city was mostly populated by the younger generation from various Forces. They were mainly composed of geniuses from the young and middle-aged generation. Comparatively, a Heavenly Elder was equivalent to a figure among the Ancestors of the Clan. Even the most brilliant genius would not have the qualifications to meet a Heavenly Elder.

 

“There’s no need for such fanfare. Just treat me as a regular guest visiting the Zhuo Clan.” Gu Changge waved his hand dismissively, gesturing for Zhuo You to be less polite and more casual instead.

 

“Yes, Master.” Zhuo You naturally understood what kind of commotion her appearance would cause, but she did not care.

 

Outside the pavilion, the important figures of various Forces hurried over amidst the commotion as soon as they received the news to pay a visit.

 

Nobody knew why a Heavenly Elder had personally come forward and appeared in this place. Therefore, the millions of living creatures in the ancient city excitedly speculated and discussed the matter among themselves with their gazes staring fixedly at the pavilion inside the city. However, Zhuo You did not meet with anybody after arriving here.

 

A short while later, a blinding golden path penetrated the entire universe and stretched towards the depths of the Zhuo Clan.

 

Aside from Elder Zhuo You, there were three other hazy figures on the golden path. However, even the strongest being in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation could not see the true appearances of these three figures clearly. They could only catch a vague glimpse of Elder Zhuo You’s attitude, and how she seemed to be behaving very respectfully towards those three figures.

 

When the news spread among the public, it immediately caused a huge sensation throughout the lands. A chorus of excitement and astonishment could be heard everywhere as countless people were flooded with a mixture of shock and disbelief.

 

Heavenly Elders were recognised as one of the strongest existences in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Only the Hidden Ancestors of a few powerful Clans had the qualifications to compete with her. Be that as it may, her current posture seemed to indicate that she was welcoming a distinguished guest. What other explanation could there be for her current behaviour and attitude?

 

For a time, when those of the Great Universes heard the news, they could not help speculating and discussing the matter among themselves. The previous heated discussion about how the descendant of Elder Zhuo Wu was killed in the Zhuo Clan’s territory was instantly buried by this news.

 

On the other hand, the Major Clans in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation were equally shocked when they received the news and paid great attention to the matter.

 

“A Heavenly Elder personally went to welcome them? Just where did those three figures come from? What origins do they have?”

 

“Could they be envoys from the Primary Hope Civilisation?”

 

“But, we have not heard any news about the Primary Hope Civilisation sending an envoy here. If the envoys from the Primary Hope Civilisation were to come, we would definitely have received news about their arrival. After all, each Clan will need to welcome them upon their arrival.”

 

“Or, are they guests that Elder Zhuo You of the Zhuo Clan encountered outside?”

 

Several people among the Hun Clan, the Wu Clan, and the Gou Clan speculated that the Zhuo Clan might truly have encountered a distinguished guest. It was just that the situation seemed somewhat unusual. Logically speaking, if the other party was a distinguished guest, the entire Zhuo Clan would have made preparations in advance instead of sending a single Heavenly Elder to greet the guest.

 

While the Forces of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation were speculating and discussing between themselves, the Zhuo Clan was equally shocked by the news.

 

Many of the Elders were completely ignorant of the matter. Upon receiving the news, they were similarly shocked for some time before they managed to recover from their astonishment.

 

The rest of the Clansmen were even more shocked. They did not know what kind of person had come to the Zhuo Clan to need a Heavenly Elder to greet him in person. After all, it was rare to meet an ordinary Elder, let alone a Heavenly Elder.

 

The rules of the Zhuo Clan were strict. Hence, there were many administrative officials serving beneath the Elders. It was these administrative officers who were responsible for handling most of the daily affairs in the Zhuo Clan, including the management of numerous important affairs among the various Forces.

 

Comparatively, the prominent position of the Clan Leader was just a nominal position held by one of the Elders chosen at random. These Elders generally focused on condensing their Spiritual Energy and comprehending their strength, so they rarely showed themselves in public nor bothered themselves too much with worldly affairs.

 

At this moment, the members of the Zhuo Clan were extremely shocked by the sudden turn of events. The hidden expert of the faction that Zhuo You belonged to, Zhuo Fengxie, had also appeared! Furthermore, he instructed the Clansmen to prepare a welcoming banquet so that he could welcome the distinguished guests.

 

His status in the Zhuo Clan was incredibly special. Many Elders believes that he currently possessed strength comparable to the Founding Ancestor. Even the hidden experts from other Forces were quite afraid of him.

 

Not to mention, the last time he made an appearance was when the Primary Hope Civilisation’s envoy visited over several ten million years ago.