Chapter 1045, The Intention to Endorse a New Master; Are You Crazy? You Want Me to Confront Gu Changge!?

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Mu Yan stared at the scene before her, unable to react for some time.

 

The Rune, which had been forcibly implanted in her body after she was captured by Elder Zhuo Wu, could determine her life or death at any time. However, that very same Rune had just been removed and personally destroyed by Gu Changge.

 

[It turned out that his actions earlier were for this reason! I was completely overthinking everything!] She immediately snapped back to her senses. Her beautiful eyes widened slightly, and her face flushed even hotter than before.

 

[What was I thinking when I closed my eyes just now!? Especially with so many people watching!!] She desperately wished that she could bury herself inside a hole in the ground.

 

At the same time, she became more and more certain that Gu Changge’s actions were intentional. That faint smile playing at the corner of his lips was obviously to mislead her into thinking about something naughty!

 

Be that as it may, she could only suppress the emotional fluctuations that grew within her just now. She stewed in annoyance for a moment and then shot Gu Changge an angry glare.

 

Although the rest of the guests had noticed Mu Yan’s small action, nobody dared to say anything. All they could do was pretend not to notice. After all, nobody knew the extent of the relationship between Mu Yan and Gu Changge. If it was just a normal friendship, would Gu Changge have shown up in person just to support her?

 

In the meantime, the banquet began as scheduled. Despite everything that took place earlier, Zhuo Wu was forced to bite the bullet and instruct her Clansmen to continue the banquet as usual.

 

After today, her reputation was bound to suffer greatly as soon as the news spread to the public. However, she no longer cared. She had already planned to return to her residence once the banquet was over and enter seclusion into a secluded cave. Then, she would wait for several epochs to pass before she appeared in the world once more. The impact of this incident would surely have almost faded away by then.

 

On the other hand, Gu Changge did not continue teasing Mu Yan after he helped her remove the Rune that was threatening her life. The banquet was still ongoing, and he naturally had no plans to leave just like that.

 

Mu Yan carried an enormous amount of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation’s Fortuity. Therefore, it was almost certain that she would achieve great heights in the future.

 

Truthfully speaking, he did not help her because of the shallow friendship between them. It was simply because she would be very helpful to him in controlling the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Furthermore, he had observed certain twisted changes in her body that were beyond the fated destiny. It would seem that the waters of the Divine Eternal Clan ran even deeper than any other Clan in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

He originally intended to endorse a New Master for the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Judging by the current situation, Mu Yan was an extremely suitable candidate. It was just that her reliance on him was not deep enough.

 

[At present, both Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun can help support her growth and development. Mo Tong might be young, but she will definitely become a reliable pillar of support once she develops to her full potential.]

 

Many thoughts passed through Gu Changge’s mind, but he continued to maintain his casual smile on the surface. He swept his gaze across the attending guests. Aside from a small portion of people present who remained in Human Form, the rest had different shapes and forms that were quite exotic in style.

 

Speaking of which, when he first came into contact with the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, he had thought that the Civilisation would lean towards a diverse Civilisation with a mix of exotic styles and races. Contrary to his expectations, most of the truly ancient and time-honoured Clans had maintained their Human Forms because they believed that simplicity was the most important in the Grand Dao. In this world, the Human Race was the closest race to the Dao.

 

“This entire incident has been a huge misstep.”

 

“When we expelled Mu Yan from the Clan, nobody could have imagined that she would have such a fated encounter in the future…”

 

“Having a beautiful appearance is beneficial indeed.”

 

Not far away, the Elders of the Divine Eternal Clan exchanged a glance with each other and returned to their original seats. Then, they began communicating with each other via Inner Voice Transmission.

 

All they wanted was for the banquet to end as soon as possible. Once the incident today spread to the world, the Divine Eternal Clan would most likely become the laughingstock of society.

 

There had been so many unexpected twists and turns during the banquet. It was only natural that none of them could have expected the final ending to develop in this direction.

 

Moreover, Mu Yan seemed to have quite a close relationship with the mysterious Young Master. Who knew whether Mu Yan would hold any resentment or grudges toward the Divine Eternal Clan?

 

At this moment, Li Yang continued to act as though he had not seen Mu Yan and quietly drank his wine by the side. However, the truth was that his other hand was clenched so tightly that his knuckles had turned white.

 

He might despise Mu Yan to the core, but he also knew that the only thing he could do at this moment was pretend not to know her. The Elders would never take the initiative to mention the Divine Eternal Clan’s scandal. In this way, nobody would ever know that Mu Yan was his Elder Half-Sister.

 

On the other hand, Luo Xiangjun gently swirled her wine glass with her slender and flawless hands that resembled white porcelain. Her face which was shrouded in mist conveyed an expression of great interest, but nobody could truly guess what she was thinking.

 

As for the rest of the guests at the banquet, their expressions were incredibly complicated. They also seemed to be very astonished. Nobody had expected the situation to develop in such a direction at the end. Nevertheless, everything that happened today was bound to spread to the public. The corresponding commotion and aftereffects of this incident would not be insignificant.

 

In any case, there were many who were curious about Mu Yan. They wanted to know more about her background and origins. After all, even the extremely mysterious Young Master had appeared in person to support her.

 

Naturally, some of them also noticed that Zhuo Fengxie of the Zhuo Clan and an Ancestor of the Hun Clan, Hun Yuanjun, were among the guests who attended the banquet today. It was only yesterday when Hun Yuanjun fought the Black-Robed Elder under Gu Changge’s command, yet he was accompanying Gu Changge today. What did that mean?

 

With these thoughts in mind, many of them were plagued with complicated feelings. They were certain that the overall trend of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation would undergo drastic changes in the near future.

 

Wang He, who had been watching everything from a distance, was in no better mood than Elder Zhuo Wu.

 

In his original plans, Mu Yan would have gotten a taste of the warmth and cruelty of the world today. After she had been utterly disheartened by the Divine Eternal Clan, he would step forward at that moment and gradually rescue her from her dire straits.

 

Contrary to his expectations, Gu Changge’s arrival had completely stolen his role.

 

Unlike Wang He, Gu Changge had no need to make detailed and careful plans. Just by relying on his immense strength and status, he ensured that nobody present at the banquet dared to say ‘no’ to him. Who could stop him if he wanted to take Mu Yan away?

 

In addition, Wang He instinctively felt that Gu Changge’s arrival might not have been an accident.

 

[Once Mu Yan is taken away by Young Master Gu, it will probably be very difficult for me to meet her again… Forget trying to bring her to my side for my future plans, that’s even more unrealistic.]

 

Wang He watched Mu Yan talking to Gu Changge softly in the distance, the scowl on his face becoming increasingly angry. Many thoughts and ideas flashed through his mind as he pondered about his future plans. He was reluctant to just give up on his plans. After all, he knew so much about the daily life of the Sovereign Empress that it had almost become an obsession. How could he accept the fact that he was giving up a woman who was not only extremely talented but also practically unrivalled throughout history?

 

<Were you originally planning on taking that woman away?>

 

At this moment, the voice of the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit, who had previously remained silent and ignored him completely, suddenly sounded in his ears. His expression became delighted, and then he hurriedly asked in a calm manner, “Why? Do you plan to help me?”

 

The awakening of the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit at this time gave him a different kind of hope. As a Supreme Treasure of Civilisation, the Scavenger Tome’s origin was equally as mysterious. Hence, it most likely possessed various incredible powers.

 

<I can help you, but my help is not without cost.> The voice of the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit was as cold and indifferent as usual. There was no emotional fluctuation in the slightest.

 

“Are you saying that you want to make a deal with me?” Wang He quickly caught on, but he could not help inquiring for clarification.

 

<You can think of it that way.> the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit replied coldly.

 

Although Wang He wanted to make the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit submit to him, he knew that it was not an easy feat to achieve. Therefore, he did not agree immediately and continued to push for details instead. “First, why don’t you tell me how you can help me?”

 

The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit gave a scornful sneer and said, <You want to take that woman away and make her grateful toward you so that she will willingly let herself be used by you. Do you think I can’t see that?>

 

<There’s a mysterious power hidden inside her. When I woke up some time ago, I also happened to notice another aura that came from the same source as the power inside her. I can tell you the location of the aura, and you can use that opportunity to approach her.>

 

Wang He was stunned by those words, and his expression went through a series of changes. Then, he recalled the records of the Sovereign Empress’s life which claimed that the Divine Eternal Clan would be destroyed by her in the future. The truth was that the incident involved a Divine Artifact.

 

[Could it be that the aura mentioned by the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit refers to the Divine Artifact controlled by the Sovereign Empress?] He could not help wondering.

 

Based on various life records, the Divine Artifact seemed to have a deep connection with the Divine Eternal Clan. Furthermore, the grudges between the Sovereign Empress and the Divine Eternal Clan were supposedly triggered by the Divine Artifact. It was just that he did not know what the Divine Artifact was.

 

“What do you want me to do?” After considering his options for some time, he eventually decided to make a deal with the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit. He had no other choice anyway, so it was impossible for him to watch this opportunity slip through his fingers.

 

<It’s actually pretty simple. I need you to confront somebody. He has the Energy Matter that is needed for the recovery of the Scavenger Tome.> The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit explained calmly, almost as if talking about a trivial matter.

 

“Who is it?” Wang He was taken aback. It was the first time the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit had ever mentioned such things to him. If he could help the Scavenger Tome recover, it would also be very beneficial for him.

 

<That Young Master Gu, who seems so mysterious to you…> The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit answered as indifferently as usual.

 

Wang He’s expression changed drastically as soon as he heard those words.

 

[Are you crazy? You want me to confront Gu Changge!?]

 

Suppressing the disbelief in his heart with great difficulty, he asked in a low voice, “Don’t you know the strength of the Black-Robed Elder beside him? How can you ask me to confront him? Are you trying to send me to my death? Besides, who knows what kind of strength he hides?”

 

He was not stupid. There was no denying that he had to go through many things just to get to where he stood today. Be that as it may, he never imagined that the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit would actually instigate him to confront Gu Changge. With his current strength, that was no different from sending him directly to his death.

 

The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit let out a cold and disdainful laugh. <You are such a coward. As the saying goes, ‘Fortune is found in the midst of danger.’ That man has the Energy Matter that can aid the recovery of the Scavenger Tome.>

 

<If the Scavenger Tome is complete, the power contained within it would be beyond your wildest imaginations. What you have seen so far is nothing more than the tip of the iceberg. If you don’t have the courage, then you can just ignore the deal I proposed earlier. You don’t even have the courage for something so trivial, yet you want to make me submit to you? How ridiculous.>

 

Toward the end, she made no secret of her contempt and disdain.

 

Wang He’s expression turned rather ugly. How could he fail to understand what the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit meant? It was just that the disparity in their strengths was too great. There was absolutely no hope for success.

 

Then, he abruptly seemed to realise something. A trace of realisation flashed through his eyes.

 

“It’s rare for you to talk so much. I’m sure that means you already have a way to deal with Young Master Gu. So, was everything you mentioned earlier just to test me?” He countered. He could not come up with any other possibilities aside from that. After all, confronting Gu Changge would not be beneficial to the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit either.

 

Naturally, there was another possibility: The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit had deliberately spoken in such a manner. It was purely to escape his control over the Scavenger Tome and obtain true freedom by taking advantage of Gu Changge.

 

For that reason, he increased his wariness toward the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit.

 

<It seems that you are not hopelessly stupid.> The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit sneered coldly. < Young Master Gu is very young, so his strength shouldn’t be too overwhelming. He probably has an Unique Treasure that conceals his aura. In that case, you simply need to figure out a method to separate him from his subordinates. For you, the aura fluctuation I mentioned earlier is your best opportunity.>

 

When Wang He heard those words, his expression changed.

 

If things were exactly like what the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit said, then he would not only obtain the Energy Matter that could help the Scavenger Tome recover but also approach Mu Yan and gain her trust. It was certainly a plan that could kill two birds with one stone.

 

[But, I need to think this through a little more. It’s necessary to be wary of him…] He quietly thought to himself.

 

Seeing Wang He seriously considered the matter, a vague and distorted figure that resembled mist appeared inside the empty space within the Scavenger Tome and seemed to let out a cold laugh that was barely audible.

 

…

 

Elder Zhuo Wu’s disciple initiation ceremony had finally ended. Things had not gone as she had initially hoped. On the contrary, there were many unexpected incidents during the disciple initiation ceremony which reduced her to become the laughingstock of society.

 

The guests also quickly departed without lingering around as soon as the banquet ended.

 

Be that as it may, the events that took place during the ceremony had already spread throughout the territory of the Zhuo Clan thanks to the spies of each Clan. The news seemed to have grown wings and swiftly spread to the other Great Universes. Nobody could have imagined that the banquet would end on such a twisted note. Hence, the incident aroused great shock and fervent discussion among the people.

 

For a time, the woman named Mu Yan attracted the attention of many powerful Forces, who soon began to investigate her origins.

 

Due to this incident, Elder Zhuo Wu bluntly announced that she planned to enter seclusion. Her announcement was equally as shocking as the incident itself.

 

After the Divine Eternal Clan departed, they did not return to home. On the contrary, they stayed in the nearest Breeze Ancient City. That was because they had something else to do. They wanted to investigate the whereabouts of another Eternal Divine Artifact.

 

The incident regarding Mu Yan would always be the secret shame of the Divine Eternal Clan, so they could not allow outsiders to learn about the incident. At the same time, they were worried that Mu Yan would take the initiative to bring damage to the Divine Eternal Clan’s reputation.

 

At this time, Gu Changge brought Mu Yan back to Breeze Ancient City and arranged for her to stay there temporarily. Mu Yan was obediently listening to everything he said for now, seemingly relying on him to a certain extent.