Chapter 1069, The Situation in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation; The Culprit, “Young Master Gu”

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

In the eyes of many, the unprecedented war would most likely last for several hundred years or longer. Therefore, the Gou Clan’s abrupt decision to submit and surrender at this juncture was completely unexpected.

 

Even the Wu Clan Elders had not expected the Gou Clan to be so decisive as to surrender without hesitation. In addition, they couldn’t help feeling extremely disgruntled since they had failed to buy enough time until those from the Primary Hope Civilisation arrived.

 

However, the Gou Clan was not stupid either. They had already seen through the intentions of the Wu Clan. It was part of the reason why they were so decisive about their surrender.

 

Needless to say, the absolute power that suddenly intervened from outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation at such a time also played a crucial role in the Gou Clan’s decision. Nobody could have imagined that such a powerful Force was lying in wait outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. This unknown presence was the last straw that broke the camel’s back for the Gou Clan.

 

For a time, countless of the Wu Clan began to retreat toward their territory with the intention of defending their homeland to death while waiting for those of the Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

When the Clansmen of the Hun Clan and the Zhuo Clan came to the territory of the Gou Clan, they began to take over the management of the land. As for how to deal with the rest of the Gou Clan, that was not something they needed to consider right now.

 

Naturally, there were many Clansmen of the Gou Clan who refused to surrender and persisted in their desperate resistance. Be that as it may, their strength was limited. It was impossible for them to have any effect or influence on the ultimate outcome of the war.

 

Outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, the Ancestors of the Spirit Ruin Royal Family arrived with a large army under them. The mighty Force covered many universes, and the impressive aura was extremely shocking.

 

The Hun Clan and the Zhuo Clan had already been notified in advance, so they knew that help from outside would arrive. With their combined Forces, several of the affiliated Forces under the Gou Clan and the Wu Clan were immediately obliterated.

 

Although the Gou Clan had surrendered, the bloody storm that swept across the entire Immortal Spirit Civilisation showed no signs of ending. The Forces were horrified and terrified to witness everything with their own eyes. Nobody could have imagined that there was such a dreadful Force lying in wait outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation prior to this incident.

 

Needless to say, the truth was now as plain as day. Anybody with a discerning eye could tell that the current situation was definitely related to Young Master Gu.

 

After his arrival at the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan had gradually become closer. They eventually joined hands to confront the other two Clans, bringing great turmoil to the stagnant situation in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

The arrival of this outside Force at this moment was most likely also part of his handiwork.

 

As a result, countless became uneasy. They did not know what kind of reshuffle would soon take place in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Naturally, many of these Forces also believed that the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan would definitely unify the Immortal Spirit Civilisation through various means and gain absolute control over these lands in the near future.

 

The four Major Clans had always stood firm over the years. In addition, the other Forces were intertwined with them. It was for these reasons that the Immortal Spirit Civilisation had always been in a fixed situation where the lands were divided and independently monopolised by each party.

 

Even though the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan were powerful, they were not powerful enough to dominate and govern the entire Immortal Spirit Civilisation by themselves.

 

Judging by the current situation, they seemed to be working for ‘Young Master Gu’. If that were the case, then they would surely attempt to unify and integrate the powers of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

Under these circumstances, could any of the surviving Forces remain as independent and unaffected as before? The Gou Clan could be said to be the perfect example.

 

Young Master Gu had singlehandedly masterminded everything. His actions had brought about great turmoil in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Everywhere in the universe was in shambles. Countless lives had also been lost, reduced to nothing. It was not an exaggeration to label him as the main culprit.

 

Despite everything that took place in the world, he had never once shown himself to the world. Innumerable Forces were secretly fearful and jealous of him as a result. On the other hand, those who had seen his true appearance during the Zhuo Clan’s welcoming banquet had a hard time associating the handsome young man in white with the culprit who caused this devastating war.

 

The Mistress of the Ten Thousand Clan Arena, Venerable Hong Gui, had already heard about Wang He’s death. Her heart trembled at the news.

 

As somebody who successfully managed the Ten Thousand Clan Arena and thrived in Breeze Ancient City, she was certainly not a simple person. However, the many incidents that took place in the recent period, combined with the fact that Gu Changge had been asking around about Wang He’s origins not long ago, had made her too scared to think too deeply about Wang He’s death.

 

Needless to say, Wang He was nothing more than a trivial figure compared to the vast Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Even if Wang He perished, his death would not cause any ripples in the world.

 

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Inside Breeze Ancient City at this moment.

 

Many of the Gou Clan Elders, whose cultivation was comparable to Dao Realm experts, and the current Leader, whose cultivation had been sealed, were on the way to visit Gu Changge under the escort of Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun.

 

The fate of their Clan would be decided by Gu Changge. It was something that had long been decided in advance.

 

Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun were accompanied by several Elders from the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan. They had made a name for themselves through their contributions during the brutal war, and their reputation had astounded the world.

 

Existences like themselves had already reached a level that ordinary people did not even dare to imagine. It was unprecedented for so many of them to be dispatched into battle. Among other Civilisations, such an army would have been unimaginable.

 

In Gu Changge’s eyes, the Zhuo Clan, the Hun Clan, and even the Gou Clan that had just surrendered were part of his future ‘assets’. Those in the Dao Realm were naturally the pillars of his strength. If he could make them submit to him, then he would not kill them for no reason. That was why he maintained a relatively gentle attitude toward the Gou Clan Elders.

 

He also did not make things difficult for them. On the contrary, he offered them the same opportunity. If they were willing to work for him, then he would return their freedom to them after a hundred thousand years. The outcome shocked the Gou Clan Elders, including the current Leader. It was completely different from what they had anticipated before coming here.

 

Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun had already expected Gu Changge’s decision, but there were certain matters that they simply could not understand.

 

For what purpose did Gu Changge expend so much effort to conquer the various Clans of the Immortal Spirit Civilisation? Was it really just to unify the Immortal Spirit Civilisation? Or, was there a different purpose? Was he planning to make them do something else?

 

They could tell that Gu Changge had given them ‘preferential treatment’ as much as possible. As long as they obediently submitted to him and swore an oath on their Dao Heart, he basically would not make things difficult for them.

 

Existences like themselves had lived for a very long time, so they were naturally not stupid.

 

The so-called period of a hundred thousand years might sound like a short time that would pass in the blink of an eye, but did Gu Changge seem like a fool? He was obviously trying to restrict them so that they did not have second thoughts during this period, lest they cause more trouble for him.

 

Most likely, the hundred-thousand-year period would not pass so easily.

 

Compared to these matters, they were becoming more and more curious about Gu Changge’s origins.

 

A Lunatic like the White Bone Ancestor King was somebody who generally did not care for any living creature in the world, yet he was extremely honest and respectful in front of Gu Changge. The same went for the mighty Force outside the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. They clearly originated from an Ancient Civilisation. Although their legacy was incomparable to the Immortal Spirit Civilisation, their strength was not to be underestimated either. Despite their evident strength, they were working for Gu Changge.

 

In any case, Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun could only bury these questions in their hearts. They did not dare to question Gu Changge’s motives.

 

The surrender of the Gou Clan progressed much smoother than anybody had imagined. There were practically no Clansmen who resisted the concession.

 

The Elders and the Clansmen of the Gou Clan initially thought that they would face humiliation and unfair treatment, but they soon learned that both the Hun Clan and the Zhuo Clan were basically in the same situation as themselves. All of them had to ‘work’ under Gu Changge for a hundred thousand years, so there was no preferential treatment.

 

The Gou Clan suddenly felt relieved. Besides, it was just a period of a hundred thousand years. Seeing as they would often spend millions of years cultivating in seclusion anyway, what was a hundred thousand years in comparison?

 

News of the Gou Clan surrendering to Gu Changge soon spread like wildfire and caused a huge sensation throughout the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

Many people had previously speculated that Gu Changge promised various benefits to the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan in order to unite the two Clans. However, the situation was gradually becoming clear. Nobody could have imagined that the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan had already submitted to Gu Changge in secret. It was precisely because of Gu Changge’s instructions that the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan had taken the opportunity to attack the Wu Clan and the Gou Clan.

 

The incident immediately caused huge waves throughout the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Many supreme existences were shocked by the revelation. At the same time, they were filled with a sense of pure disbelief.

 

Just how powerful was Gu Changge that the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan were willing to submit to him?

 

Countless were puzzled by the situation. Hence, they began to wonder whether Gu Changge came from a special background. Did he come here as the representative of a Supreme Civilisation?

 

However, it should be noted that the Immortal Spirit Civilisation also received the support of a Supreme Civilisation. Would his actions be regarded as a provocation toward the Primary Hope Civilisation? Would the Primary Hope Civilisation remain silent after learning the truth?

 

It was for these reasons that the Wu Clan immediately recalled their Clansmen from the battlefield. After they established a strong defence around their territory, they announced that the Primary Hope Civilisation was already informed of the matter. Furthermore, the Primary Hope Civilisation’s envoy was already leading a huge army here, so it would not be long before the turmoil in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation was resolved.

 

At the same time, Wu Clan encouraged the rest of the Forces to join hands with them and fight Gu Changge together. The traitors would be purged and erased from the world once the Primary Hope Civilisation’s envoy arrived. As for those that allied with the Wu Clan, they would be rewarded by the Primary Hope Civilisation

 

The announcement caused another commotion in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation. Many of Forces were tempted by the offer. After all, the Primary Hope Civilisation boasted a long history and was a undeniable power. Being a genuine Supreme Civilisation, their legacy could only be described as unimaginable and incredible.

 

As powerful as the Immortal Spirit Civilisation was, they could only remain subordinated to the Primary Hope Civilisation. They even had to send their experts to the Primary Hope Civilisation every epoch to offer tributes, as though they were the subordinates of a king.

 

Naturally, the fate of the Gou Clan acted as a powerful deterrent. That was why many Forces eventually chose to watch and see how the situation unfolded. They believed that the Gou Clan’s swift defeat was largely because the Gou Clan had been deceived by the Wu Clan and used as cannon fodder to buy time.

 

It was obvious that the Wu Clan made such an announcement at this time because they wanted the other Forces to become cannon fodder that would buy more time for them.

 

“The Wu Clan has always been ruthless and sly. They would never be so kind as to help us…”

 

“But, if we don’t help the Wu Clan… Will we be considered accomplices by the Primary Hope Civilisation and eliminated along with the others?”

 

Many Forces began to consider their options carefully, painstakingly analysing the advantages and disadvantages.

 

Meanwhile, the momentum of the Hun Clan and the Zhuo Clan did not stop there. They constantly dispatched their army to invade the Wu Clan’s territory.