Chapter 1039, Rumours About the Five Eternal Divine Artifacts, Could It Be That You’re Afraid of Me?

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

The Eternal Divine Artifacts were the stuff of legends within the Divine Eternal Clan. It was said that the Eternal Prime God who founded the Divine Eternal Clan created five Eternal Divine Artifacts that were among the most powerful Artifacts in the world.

 

All five of these Eternal Divine Artifacts were scattered in the endless abyss of Spacetime, waiting for the ones fated to find it.

 

Some said that possessing just one of the five would give one the indomitable might to create worlds and live on forever.

 

Plus, if the five Eternal Divine Artifacts were gathered together, it was possible to call upon a projection of the Eternal Prime God.

 

One would receive the Eternal Ruins the Eternal Prime God left behind, as well as learn all the secrets of existence.

 

Apart from that, there was also endless power waiting to be unearthed.

 

Once all five Eternal Divine Artifacts were gathered, one could set up the almighty Eternal Divine Grand Array.

 

This was a powerful Grand Array that even Supreme Civilisations coveted. Even an Ancestral Dao Realm experts, who had surpassed their Seventh Decay Tribulation, would not be able to break it.

 

However, few had ever seen the Eternal Divine Artifacts with their own eyes. Even the Divine Eternal Clan only saw two before.

 

The two were the Eternal Divine Furnace and the Eternal Divine Sword.

 

Many years ago, the inner strife within the Divine Eternal Clan led to the disappearance of the Eternal Divine Furnace.

 

The Divine Eternal Clan had persistently sent out parties to search for its whereabouts, but they had not found any clues.

 

As for the Eternal Divine Sword, it was kept inside the ancestral hall of the Divine Eternal Clan. Only the Elders had the right to come into contact with it and worship it.

 

“They sensed fluctuations from another Eternal Divine Artifact? I guess that’s most likely the Eternal Divine Furnace…”

 

“The previous Saintess took it away from the Divine Eternal Clan, and from then, it has been lost without a trace. Even though she returned to the Clan in guilt later on, the Elders used everything within their means to track down the Artifact, to no avail. If the Eternal Divine Furnace truly has reappeared, it seems like I do indeed have to make this trip.” The woman in the golden dress murmured to herself as she sat deep within the Sun Lake.

 

Out of the five Eternal Divine Artifacts, two of them, the Eternal Divine Furnace and the Eternal Divine Sword, should be in the hands of the Divine Eternal Clan.

 

But now, after the loss of the Eternal Divine Furnace, the Clan only had the Eternal Divine Sword.

 

As a result, the Divine Eternal Clan kept a close eye on the Eternal Divine Sword.

 

Thanks to what happened in the past, only those with permission from the Elders and the Clan Leader were permitted to approach the ancestral hall. It was nearly impossible to take the Eternal Divine Sword away.

 

The remaining three Eternal Divine Artifacts were the Eternal Divine Diagram, the Eternal Divine Seal, and the Eternal Divine Pearl.

 

Alas, even the Divine Eternal Clan had never seen those three before. They were simply aware of the legends surrounding them.

 

[I must find a way to get my hands on the Eternal Divine Furnace.] The woman in the golden dress’ eyes flashed thoughtfully as she rose from the Sun Lake.

 

Dazzling golden light flickered along her fingers. She looked like a regal and noble ancient deity of the sun whose light blinded all who saw her.

 

A golden path appeared beneath her feet. She rode to the shore on a golden cloud.

 

“Let’s go.” She glanced coolly at the maidservants before her. She knew that one of them was the spy planted by the Eternal Divine Son. Nevertheless, she was unbothered by it. Her silhouette swiftly disappeared.

 

…

 

Meanwhile, outside the Sun Lake territory.

 

A young, handsome, and valiant-looking man was standing on a mountain with his hands behind his back.

 

Golden light swirled around him. Even his hair was gold. He looked like he had been made out of gold and was a young ruler who was surveying his lands.

 

But, what was most attention-grabbing was the dark golden cross-shaped line in his eyes.

 

Now and then, visions of Spacetime thrown into disarray and chaos that threatened to destroy the universe could be seen.

 

Light glowed ever so slightly from his forehead. His Soul shone like a bright sun that could outshine everything else.

 

This was a sign of his strong cultivation and terrifying talent.

 

He was Li Yang, the current Divine Son of the Divine Eternal Clan.

 

His Father was the current leader of the Divine Eternal Clan while his Mother was the previous Saintess. No words could describe just how important his standing was within the Clan.

 

“How did it go?” He stood on the mountain with his hands behind his back. His calm expression made it seem like few things in the world could shake his confidence.

 

His composure had been cultivated since young. He was able to stay poised no matter what as if everything were under his control. After all, as the Divine Son of the Divine Eternal Clan, he was destined to take over this ancient Clan.

 

Even the top Clans in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, such as the Zhuo and Hun Clans, dared not underestimate the Divine Eternal Clan.

 

“Our people have informed the Saintess of the situation, Divine Son.”

 

“But, we don’t know what she’ll choose to do…”

 

Immediately after Li Yang had spoken, a few figures emerged behind him, but they seemed to remain hidden in the void without fully solidifying.

 

“Father has personally ordered us to head over to the Zhuo Clan with the Elders, and to also use this chance to check on the other Forces.”

 

“Lately, a few Ancestors in the ancestral hall have been awakened. I’m afraid it has something to do with this.”

 

“It could even be related to the lost Eternal Divine Furnace…”

 

Li Yang nodded thoughtfully.

 

However, at the mention of the Eternal Divine Furnace, he looked a little awkward as his eyes flashed with restrained gloominess.

 

The loss of the Eternal Divine Furnace was declared the result of the internal strife within the Clan. However, Li Yang knew it was because of his Mother.

 

She had taken the Eternal Divine Furnace away.

 

The Clan only claimed otherwise to avoid affecting their reputation.

 

Thus, if Li Yang wanted to be rid of this humiliation, he had to find the Eternal Divine Furnace.

 

[Considering what Mother did, I must find a way to marry Xiangjun as soon as possible. Even though Father was willing to overlook the past and marry Mother when she returned to the Clan, I know he only did it because of his identity and responsibilities…]

 

[Father and Mother did not love each other at all. It was that Father and Daughter duo who were the main culprits behind my Mother’s depression and eventual death. It’s because of them that Father doesn’t have much regard for me…]

 

The thought of these situations made Li Yang’s eyes flash darkly. He wanted nothing more than to rid himself of such disgrace.

 

For the sake of a pure Bloodline, the Divine Eternal Clan would pick the most powerful talented male and female of each generation and appoint them as the Divine Son and the Saintess.

 

When the time was right, the two would shower in divine water in the ancestral hall and engage in cultivation together to consummate the marriage.

 

Li Yang was the current Eternal Divine Son, while Luo Xiangjun was the current Eternal Saintess.

 

Even though she only emerged in this era after being sealed up for many eras, as the Eternal Saintess, she was naturally his future Wife.

 

Li Yang did not know why Luo Xiangjun maintained a cold attitude towards him. They barely saw each other over the years.

 

In a way, Luo Xiangjun was his future Wife. She would be the one bearing his children.

 

Though she treated him coldly now, her fate had been decided. It could not be changed.

 

Still, ever since witnessing his Mother’s life, Li Yang was naturally concerned about such relationships.

 

He kept trying to find ways to please Luo Xiangjun, but it never worked out for him.

 

Though he tried to visit her many times, he never even got past the entrance to her palace.

 

In terms of power, Luo Xiangjun was undeniably stronger than Li Yang, and he did not even know how powerful she was.

 

The Divine Eternal Clan believed that he had a bright future ahead of him. Anyone who saw him would treat him with respect. They thought he would lead the Divine Eternal Clan to new heights.

 

Apart from his Mother once being a source of humiliation for the Divine Eternal Clan, and his persistent failure to win Luo Xiangjun’s heart, one could say that Li Yang was flawless in every other way.

 

Just as he was wondering whether Luo Xiangjun would comply with the Elders’ wishes and head over to the Zhuo Clan with him, golden clouds flew in from the distance.

 

A streak of golden path expanded forth, accompanied by golden flowers that were the essence of holiness.

 

“Xiangjun…” When Li Yang saw the hazy silhouette, he could not stop himself from expressing his joy.

 

“Let’s go.” Luo Xiangjun simply eyed him indifferently before vanishing into the distance.

 

Li Yang did not expect Luo Xiangjun to agree to the Elders’ instructions. Thrilled, he quickly gathered his subordinates and hurried after her.

 

…

 

The disciple initiation ceremony for Elder Zhuo Wu was held at an oasis within the Zhuo Clan’s territory.

 

It was an expansive area, but it was surrounded by endless rivers filled with crashing waves.

 

This was a place where Zhuo Wu fondly used to hone her cultivation. There were hundreds of mountains all around.

 

The majestic and ancient peaks scattered across the vast land. Lush greenery and trees abounded. The bronze halls, jade platforms, and golden palaces stood in neat, orderly rows. All manner of energy and matter spread out in abundance, forming colourful mists that circled the place.

 

Streaks of light and flying ships rushed from all over, and the Clansmen from Zhuo Wu’s faction of the Zhuo Clan received them.

 

The guests were led to their respective resting areas to await the start of the ceremony.

 

Many Forces travelled a great distance to come as they dared not disrespect Zhuo Wu.

 

“What an excellent place this is. I heard that Elder Zhuo Wu had forcefully refined an ancient star filled with life from the outer territories back then. No wonder this place is so full of life…”

 

For those who were here for the first time, the sight before them left them thunderstruck.

 

That being said, Zhuo Wu was a prominent figure in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Even her cultivation location would be extraordinary too.

 

Wang He, the Sect Master of the Scavenger Sect, followed the Venerable Hong Gui to this place in advance as well.

 

He quietly observed everything as he thought about his following plans.

 

He did not have many with him. He only had a handful of Elders from the Scavenger Sect that he could trust. Furthermore, Wang He did not know if he was being oversensitive, but he kept getting the feeling that Hong Gui looked at him with a strange gaze. It was as though she was keeping something from him.

 

However, he still needed her help, so he could not probe her about it. He acted as if he had not noticed anything instead.

 

“The Divine Eternal Clan has arrived…”

 

Just then, someone in the distance exclaimed. Many were startled. They quickly looked out.

 

Many of the Zhuo Clan also came over to receive the newcomers, including several Elders.

 

The Divine Eternal Clan was mysterious and otherworldly. Even the prominent figures of the Hun and Zhuo Clans would treat them with courtesy.

 

When Wang He heard the exclamation, he looked over as well. But as they were standing further away, he could only see a vague silhouette.

 

Golden light flickered and shrouded the tallest and most beautiful figure.

 

It was the Eternal Saintess.

 

She stood beside a few Elders of the Divine Eternal Clan. A golden mist seemed to mask her visage, leaving only her dreamy eyes visible.

 

A handsome and ethereal-looking man was also beside the Elders of the Divine Eternal Clan.

 

He had a faint smile on his face. His eyes glittered as he exuded an air of confidence and poise.

 

Many cultivators looked over in awe, but soon, they shook their heads lamentably.

 

They could not see the Eternal Saintess’ face.

 

Many heard that the Eternal Saintess was rumoured to be the most beautiful woman in existence. Unfortunately, almost no one had seen what she looked like.

 

A breathtaking beauty like her was going to marry the Eternal Divine Son who was standing on the other side.

 

The young cultivators who came with their Elders were all filled with envy and jealousy.

 

“The Divine Eternal Clan…” As Wang He watched from a distance, he continued to ponder his next move.

 

Perhaps the others were unaware of it, but he knew of the deep resentment and grudge between the future Sovereign Empress and the Divine Eternal Clan. Furthermore, considering their Bloodlines, the Eternal Divine Son was actually the Half-Brother of the future Sovereign Empress for they shared the same Mother.

 

The suffering the Sovereign Empress endured in her younger days was largely due to this Little Brother of hers.

 

The early arrival of the Divine Eternal Clan raised a commotion.

 

However, as Zhuo Wu was receiving the Hun Clan, she did not come over in person to greet them.

 

Meanwhile, the mysterious disciple of hers was also the subject of the guests’ speculation and discussion.

 

…

 

At this time, inside a pavilion in Breeze Ancient City.

 

Zhuo Fengxie of the Zhuo Clan and Hun Yuanjun, the Ancestor of the Hun Clan, had come over to see Gu Changge and apologise for the incident yesterday.

 

As a sign of respect, they did not bring any of their Clansmen with them.

 

“You need not be tense. Could it be that beings of your stature are afraid of me? Ling Huang, prepare seats for them and brew some tea. If they keep standing here, it would seem like I’m a poor host.”

 

Gu Changge surveyed the two beings before him with a faint smile.