Chapter 1046, The So-Called Path of Slaughtering One’s Family to Obtain Enlightenment; The Kind-Hearted Girl Who Walked Down the Path of Evil

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

It was the first time Mu Yan had ever experienced such a strange emotion. For some reason, she felt as though she could fully rely on another person without worrying about any hidden deception or intrigues. Such an emotion was something she had never experienced before, even in the long years of her cultivation journey.

 

Nevertheless, she was very aware of her own position. She had only known Gu Changge for no more than half a month. Despite the time they had spent together, she could not consider herself truly familiar with him. She knew nothing about his identity or background, and he probably did not have a clear understanding of her past either.

 

Even now, she remained a little dazed and confused by the fact that he had shown up at Zhuo Wu’s disciple initiation ceremony to rescue her from trouble.

 

It was only natural for her to have many doubts and questions that she wanted to ask him. However, he did not take the initiative to ask about her affairs. He seemed to be strictly there to take her away and help her escape danger. His actions left her feeling stunned once more, and she could not guess his true intentions.

 

Her old enemy had entered seclusion to hide from the world. In other words, there was basically no need for her to worry about her safety anymore. She was safe now, but… Gu Changge had been ignoring her ever since he brought her back…

 

The existing circumstances gave her a strange feeling, but she could not pinpoint what exactly was strange about the situation either.

 

After returning to Breeze Ancient City, Gu Changge resumed his previous leisurely lifestyle where he would sip on tea and listen to music every day.

 

From time to time, the Spirit Empress would dance and sing for him in the courtyard to display her graceful figure. She was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. So, it went without saying that she was also good at music too. It was just that she had never shown off her skills to others due to her position as the Empress of the Spirit Ruin Royal Family.

 

As soon as Gu Changge decided to support Mu Yan as the future New Master of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, he instructed Mo Tong to become the White Bone Ancestor King’s disciple so that she could assist Mu Yan in the future.

 

The young deathsworn certainly seemed to be very obedient at the moment.

 

After leaving the Ten Thousand Clan Arena, Mo Tong not only regained her freedom but also obtained an identity and status that ordinary people could never hope to achieve. It was fortunate that she was also somebody who understood the principle of repaying the kindness she received.

 

There were often many things that she quickly understood without the need for Gu Changge to say anything extra. That was especially true after she learned that the Mistress of the Ten Thousand Clan Arena, the Venerable Hong Gui, had specifically issued an order to protect her Clan. Her clansmen were no longer affected by wars or disasters from that moment onwards, and their lives gradually became calm and peaceful as a result.

 

Therefore, she seemed very relieved by the knowledge and happily stayed by Gu Changge’s side to repay his kindness.

 

The White Bone Ancestor King definitely had no intention of accepting a disciple out of nowhere. But, how could he dare to refuse something that Gu Changge had entrusted to him? He could only force himself to accept Mo Tong as his disciple.

 

He was the dignified White Bone Ancestor King, after all. He would soon reach the Ancestral Dao Realm. It was no exaggeration to say that his evil reputation terrorised the entire Boundless Expanse. Yet, he was now forced to accept a burden as his disciple. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do about it. If Gu Changge discovered that he had been negligent and perfunctory in his task, it would be difficult for him to explain himself.

 

After thinking for some time, the White Bone Ancestor King decided to bring Mo Tong with him. Then, he tossed her into a chaotic land in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation and taught her the true Art of Killing.

 

This chaotic land was located very far away from the territories of the various Clans in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Many villains had fled here from various locations, and they would often indulge in chaos, slaughter, and looting. In fact, there was no evil deed they did not do.

 

The first task that the White Bone Ancestor King gave Mo Tong was to kill. He wanted her to condense the true Dao of Carnage while she was killing others.

 

A faint grey aura gradually began to linger around Mo Tong. As the number of villains she slaughtered increased, the grey aura would become increasingly dense in response. Toward the end, the grey aura was practically tangible.

 

It would seem that Mo Tong had an inherent enthusiasm for killing. Although she was generally as serious as an ice sculpture, she became full of madness whenever she was fighting against others. Her grey hair danced wildly. Combined with her cold and ruthless gaze, she resembled the God of Death who harvested the lives of all living beings.

 

“She certainly is talented.” The White Bone Ancestor King stared into the distance and nodded in rare agreement. It was not because he was particularly satisfied with anything, but because he simply felt that Mo Tong had not disappointed him.

 

Mo Tong knew about the White Bone Ancestor King’s strength. If not for Gu Changge’s instructions, she would never have the qualifications to become the disciple of an existence like the White Bone Ancestor King. That was why she went all out to showcase her terrifying talent in the Dao of Carnage

 

“No wonder she caught the Young Master’s eye. If she was given enough time to grow, she might even reach my level.” The White Bone Ancestor King originally harboured some reluctance, but his refusal to teach her had mostly dissipated. On the contrary, he was beginning to become genuinely interested in nurturing Mo Tong.

 

“A true Killer would not allow anybody to sense the slightest trace of their aura. Just like the wind and the falling leaves, they are completely silent…” His figure abruptly flashed and appeared in front of Mo Tong.

 

Mo Tong was stunned for a moment, then she hurriedly paid her respects. “Master.”

 

“At present, you have only touched the surface of becoming a Killer…” He waved his hand dismissively. His face was hidden beneath his black robe, so his expression could not be seen clearly.

 

She listened attentively, not daring to miss a single word.

 

Looking at the incomparable girl in front of him, he suddenly seemed to be struck by a certain realisation. A long time ago, he once taught several youths with the same level of seriousness. They had also respectfully and affectionately called him ‘Master’.

 

[No. Forgotten… I’ve forgotten… I’ve long forgotten…] He shook his head, removing these images from his mind. Nevertheless, a hint of astringency appeared at the corners of his mouth.

 

…

 

The news about the disciple initiation ceremony of the Zhuo Clan’s Elder Zhuo Wu spread throughout the Great Universes like wildfire. Many would fervently discuss the topic. However, the popularity of the topic gradually began to subside after Zhuo Wu went into seclusion to hide from the world.

 

On the other hand, many Forces began to notice that Zhuo Fengxie of the Zhuo Clan and Hun Yuanjun of the Hun Clan seemed to have gotten very close during this period. It had to be said that these two had always been rivals. They were always competing with each other and refused to reconcile over the years. Hence, it was very rare to see them spending time together peacefully for so long without any conflict.

 

Furthermore, both Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun accompanied Gu Changge to Zhuo Wu’s recent disciple initiation ceremony and attended the ceremony in person.

 

The incident caused many Forces in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation to become wary. They believed that the incident could be a sign. There was a high possibility that the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan would put aside their differences and join hands again. After all, the two Clans originally came from the same origin.

 

Contrary to expectations, the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan had completely different opinions on the matter. Many of the Clansmen, who could not understand the thoughts and attitudes of Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun, constantly speculated about the situation.

 

In certain aspects, those two represented the opinions and trends of the two Clans when they roamed freely outside. Therefore, their actions during the recent period inadvertently caused others to worry about many aspects. That was especially true for the other Major Clans in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

The Wu Clan and the Gou Clan became vigilant, suspecting that the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan would temporarily form an alliance because of their relationship with Gu Changge. If that was the case, then there would be an unimaginable impact on the entire Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

During this period, many speculations about Gu Changge spread like wildfire among the Great Universes of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

Many Forces believed that he did not come to the Immortal Spirit Civilisation for a reason as innocuous as simple travelling. It was just that he seemed to be staying put in Breeze Ancient City as usual. He did not seem to be going out. Hence, nobody could guess his intentions or thoughts.

 

Within the Zhuo Clan, many Elders rushed over to question Zhuo Fengxie in hopes of learning Gu Changge’s intentions. However, Zhuo Fengxie did not reveal much information. He simply instructed the Elders not to venture outside in the near future. At the same time, he summoned many of the powerful cultivators from his faction to discuss something.

 

The same scenario was playing out among the Hun Clan.

 

After the disciple initiation ceremony ended the other day, both Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun returned to their respective territories to wait for further instructions from Gu Changge.

 

…

 

In Breeze Ancient City, Mu Yan could not help feeling slightly anxious even though she was no longer plagued by a constant sense of danger as before. She had recounted some of her past experiences to Gu Changge over the past few days. Needless to say, she did not mention the bad blood between her and the Divine Eternal Clan at first.

 

On the day of the disciple initiation ceremony, Li Yang had refused to acknowledge her. She could understand his motivation to a certain extent. Besides, she believed that she would most likely have no further contact with the Divine Eternal Clan again. That was why she did not obsess too much over these matters.

 

In the beginning, Gu Changge merely listened to her stories arbitrarily without showing the slightest hint of impatience. But he later reconsidered and decided that it was necessary to help her so that she could personally sever her connection to the past.

 

That would also be considered the first step to her complete transformation.

 

He wanted to support her as the New Master of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. In that case, he had to ensure that she fundamentally severed the last trace of connection with her Bloodline.

 

After all, was that now how the Path of Slaughtering One’s Family to Obtain Enlightenment worked? How could the New Master of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation be so indecisive on such trivial matters?

 

“I’m rather curious as to why the Elders of the Divine Eternal Clan would hate you so much?” Asking the thought in his mind, Gu Changge picked up his teacup and blew away the steam before he took a sip.

 

Mu Yan initially regarded Gu Changge purely as a passive listener. Nevertheless, when he asked about the affairs of the Divine Eternal Clan, she only hesitated for a brief moment before she softly explained her circumstances.

 

Perhaps it was because she had always felt at ease around him.

 

“That is because they regard me as the greatest shame to the Clan. They probably wish that I would disappear from the world.” She said.

 

“Oh? Then, what relationship do you have with the Divine Eternal Clan’s Divine Son? You seemed to be quite concerned about him back then.” Gu Changge smiled faintly, and his tone seemed to become a little intrigued.

 

Mu Yan was momentarily taken aback by his question, then she inexplicably panicked as though afraid that he might misunderstand her. Thus, she hastily explained in a low voice. “Please don’t misunderstand. He is actually my… Half-Brother. We have the same Mother.”

 

She had never told anybody about her past experiences before. In fact, her childhood was extremely difficult and heartbreaking.

 

Ever since she could remember, she was always on the run with her parents because her Mother possessed an Eternal Divine Artifact. Furthermore, her Mother had violated the rules of the Divine Eternal Clan by not only marrying her Father outside the Clan but also giving birth to her.

 

To the Divine Eternal Clan, such an act was a shame that had to be erased from existence. In addition, the Eternal Divine Artifact was the treasure of the Divine Eternal Clan. There was no way they could allow this treasure to wander around outside. So, it was only natural for them to try and recover the treasure. It was for these reasons that the Divine Eternal Clan dispatched numerous powerful cultivators to hunt them down.

 

There were also various powerful cultivators and Forces acting in secret during that time, having received the news and wanting to steal the Eternal Divine Artifact for themselves.

 

Among these powerful Forces, the only one Mu Yan remembered was Zhuo Wu of the Zhuo Clan.

 

At the time, Zhuo Wu was nothing more than a Dharma Body that descended upon them. She and severely wounded her Father with a casual strike. It was precisely for this reason that her Father suffered from the recurrence of his old injuries while being chased by many enemies and eventually lost his life.

 

After the death of her Father, Mu Yan continued to flee with her Mother. It was just that her Mother was equally as severely injured and could not run very far. In the end, her Mother decided to surrender and allow the Divine Eternal Clan to capture her.

 

Naturally, Mu Yan was also taken away with her Mother and imprisoned in the Blackwater Divine Prison of the Divine Eternal Clan. It was a place with no sunlight all year round, and the surroundings were so dark she could not see her fingers.

 

Amidst the darkness came faint sneers and the sound of chewing bones.

 

Being imprisoned in the Blackwater Divine Prison left the young Mu Yan extremely traumatised.

 

Fortunately, the Leader of the Divine Eternal Clan and former Eternal Divine Son were magnanimous. Following a lengthy discussion with the Elders, he decided not to hold Mu Yan’s Mother accountable for her previous deeds and simply deprived Mu Yan of the Saintess status.

 

Moreover, the rules of the Divine Eternal Clan clearly stated that the Divine Son had to marry the Saintess. Only by combining their Bloodline could they produce even stronger descendants.

 

As a last resort, Mu Yan’s Mother married the current Leader of the Divine Eternal Clan and gave birth to Li Yang. Unfortunately, due to the fact that her Source was damaged, Li Yang was born with an incomplete Bloodline. Even his inherent talent of the Divine Eternal Clan, the Eternal Divine Providence, was so weak that it was practically non-existent.

 

The entire Divine Eternal Clan was shocked. Even though they procured many Artifacts, their efforts were in vain.

 

“Mother had hoped that Li Yang would become the Divine Eternal Clan’s Divine Son in the future, but her hopes were crushed.”

 

After saying that, the corners of Mu Yan’s mouth curved into a bitter smile.

 

“For him to eventually become the Divine Son and obtain his current level of cultivation, everything must have been thanks to you.”

 

Gu Changge listened quietly until the end and then glanced at Mu Yan with a trace of pity that appeared in his eyes at the opportune moment.

 

Mu Yan looked at him in surprise, wondering how Gu Changge had guessed the truth. Nevertheless, she nodded and continued, “Afterwards, my Mother begged me to transfer my Bloodline Talent to him. After all, I only have half the Bloodline of the Divine Eternal Clan. So, the Bloodline Talent is of little use to me…”

 

Although her narration was very casual, it was impossible for the process of Talent Transplant to be so simple. That was especially true since she was very young at the time.

 

The Talent Transplant had nearly killed her. In any case, the Divine Eternal Clan had not expected her to tenaciously survive the process in the first place.

 

Unfortunately, she became no different from an ordinary person after she lost her Bloodline Talent. Even perceiving Spiritual Energy and World Energy became extremely difficult for her.

 

It was not until she was expelled from the Divine Eternal Clan that she encountered a fortunate opportunity which caused her Bloodline to experience a complete transformation and evolve into Eternal Divine Providence.

 

“What a foolish girl you were. Still, you were immensely lucky to have survived.” He shook his head slightly. “The process of Talent Transplant has always been a straight path to death with no known survivors. I’m surprised that your Mother was the one who begged you for such a favour.”

 

When Mu Yan heard Gu Changge calling her foolish, she immediately became angry and wanted to refute his words. However, his following sentence left her completely speechless.

 

“Mother probably has her reasons…” Her voice was very soft, and it was hard to say whether she was simply trying to comfort herself.

 

Gu Changge glanced at her and said nothing. It was not without reason that such a kind-hearted Lady would eventually turn evil and walk down the path of absolute destruction.