Chapter 1070, Indeed Fearless Thanks to a Backer; No Need for Neutral Voices

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Gu Changge brought Mu Yan to the Divine Eternal Clan to retrieve the Eternal Divine Sword.

 

The entire Divine Eternal Clan immediately reacted as though they were facing a formidable enemy. Numerous Elders were alarmed by the unexpected arrival and hurriedly rushed over in fright. Likewise, the rest of the Clansmen watching from a distance were equally as shocked.

 

They never imagined that Mu Yan, who had previously been banished from the Clan, would return in such a manner. Most of them believed that Mu Yan had grown arrogant after gaining Gu Changge’s appreciation. That would explain why she had deliberately returned at such a time. She probably wanted to erase her shameful past and make the Divine Eternal Clan pay for the humiliation she once suffered at their hands.

 

The expressions of many Clansmen became increasingly gloomy at the thought.

 

Despite feeling extremely humiliated, they did not dare to express their dissatisfaction. After all, the illegitimate child they once scorned had suddenly become Gu Changge’s companion and transformed into a figure that nobody in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation dared to provoke.

 

Everything seemed almost like a nightmare, but these events had undoubtedly taken place in reality and the person in question had even appeared right before them in the flesh.

 

Staring at the relatively familiar faces, Mu Yan appeared calm and composed. There was neither resentment nor concern in her expression. On the contrary, she seemed to be completely indifferent.

 

When she slaughtered Li Yang and the others inside the Azure Sky Realm with her own hands, she also relinquished her hold of the past. In Gu Changge’s words, she had severed her connection with her past and carved out a second life for herself.

 

Those of the Divine Eternal Clan standing in front of her belonged to the memories of her past, which had been removed from her ‘second life’. Hence, they no longer had any connection with her.

 

Mu Yan followed Gu Changge to the Divine Eternal Clan because she wanted to visit the courtyard where she previously lived for the last time. At the same time, she wanted to personally inform Li Motian and the others that she had killed Li Yang with her own hands.

 

Li Motian, who had just experienced the pain of losing his Son recently, despondently returned from the Azure Sky Realm. His return might seem embarrassing to outsiders, but from the standpoint of the supreme existences that had witnessed the horrifying scene with their own eyes, his actions were normal. No, they were to be expected. In fact, they saw nothing shameful about his return. However, he still did not tell his Clansmen much about the situation at that time.

 

Gu Changge’s sudden arrival confused Li Motian and the others, prompting them to secretly be on guard. Even though the Divine Eternal Clan was ancient Force and possessed profound foundation, they were slightly inferior compared to the Zhuo Clan in terms of strength. If Gu Changge made a move against the Divine Eternal Clan, there was a high possibility that they would suffer the same fate as the Gou Clan.

 

Li Motian glanced at Mu Yan with a trace of pain and resentment in his eyes.

 

Mu Yan’s appearance was quite similar to Mei Yan, the previous Eternal Saintess. Hence, he was inevitably reminded of the painful past when he could not receive the reciprocation of his love. It was just that he was standing in front of his Clansmen, so he had to maintain his magnanimous and nonchalant attitude. Otherwise, he would have already strangled the young girl to death on numerous occasions in the past.

 

“I was the one who killed Li Yang.” Mu Yan knew that Li Motian absolutely loathed her. Li Yang’s resentment toward her was also largely influenced by Li Motian. Nevertheless, she parted her scarlet lips slightly and calmly enunciated those words with an aloof gaze fixed on Li Motian.

 

Having received part of the legacy left behind by the Eternal Prime God in the Azure Sky Realm, it was only natural for her mental state to be affected to a certain extent. In the past, she would have weakly dodged his gaze whenever she faced Li Motian. Her past behaviour was completely unlike her current behaviour, where she could nonchalantly face Li Motian without flinching.

 

“You…” It never occurred to Li Motian that Mu Yan would dare to speak to him in such a manner. A hint of rage appeared on his cold and imposing face. However, he endured the rage due to the occasion and glanced at Mu Yan indifferently.

 

On the other hand, the Elders were shocked to the core. They never imagined that Mu Yan would admit to killing Li Yang with her own hands.

 

“I’ve done everything I could for Li Yang. If he wants to kill me, then he should have prepared himself to be killed in return. But, Li Motian, you won’t get another chance to kill me again if you don’t kill me now,” Mu Yan said calmly.

 

Ever since she was young, she had often noticed Li Motian’s deep malice toward her. There had been several occasions in which she had been in grave danger, but she cleverly avoided them through pure luck. In the end, it was only out of obligation and pride that Li Motian had promised to protect her and her Mother. The truth was that he had always wanted her dead.

 

The words she spoke today were the same words Gu Changge once told her so that she could eliminate her Inner Demons of her past. After deep consideration, she came to the realisation that her Inner Demons probably stemmed from her fear of Li Motian during her childhood.

 

“It seems that I have underestimated you, Mu Yan. Did you think that you can be fearless just because you have found a backer?”

 

Li Motian’s gloomy expression was extremely hideous. The fact that Mu Yan had spoken such words in front of everyone could be said to be extremely humiliating to him.

 

“I am indeed fearless because I have found a backer. That’s why I spoke such words.” Mu Yan suddenly smiled, looking bright and cheerful. “I just realised that the Li Motian, who once threatened me in the past, is nothing much.”

 

Her statement sounded slightly conceited and arrogant, but the members of the Divine Eternal Clan could not refute her words even though their expressions were extremely gloomy. Even Li Motian was no exception.

 

That was simply how the world worked, especially for a beautiful woman. A woman who married the right man would instantly experience earth-shaking changes, regardless of how humble her past identity and strength were.

 

The atmosphere inside the palace was heavy and depressing. Everybody was on guard as they stared at the otherworldly young man in white before them. If they had not witnessed the truth with their own eyes, they would never have associated such a perfect and flawless person with the culprit who caused immense chaos in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

Some of the women were secretly surprised. The appearance of the Divine Eternal Clan was very similar to the Human Race, so their sense of aesthetics was also quite alike.

 

In their eyes, Gu Changge was a man whose appearance was more perfect than most women. Even though he was just standing there quietly without saying anything, he left everybody feeling breathless. It was as though there was an invisible mountain pressing down on their heads.

 

“Why did you come to the Divine Eternal Clan, Young Master Gu?”

 

One of the Elders present finally became impatient and took the initiative to question.

 

“I came here for two reasons. The first reason is to persuade you to submit to me, and the second reason is to borrow the Divine Eternal Clan’s Eternal Divine Sword.”

 

At long last, Gu Changge expressed the reasons for his arrival. He smiled slightly, seeming as though he was talking about two insignificant matters.

 

However, his words caused the expression of those present to change drastically. Many of them were so furious that they could barely restrain themselves from making a sound.

 

After all, he just came to their land in person and make a declaration of their surrender to their faces! Moreover, he planned to borrow the Eternal Divine Sword? Just how arrogant and powerful was he for him to think so lowly of the Divine Eternal Clan?

 

“Young Master Gu, do you really mean those words?”

 

The Elder who raised the question earlier had an ugly expression on his face. It was obvious that he was strongly trying to suppress the flames of his rage.

 

“Do you think I am joking with you?” Gu Changge glanced at the Elder with a leisurely smile.

 

Li Motian had been suppressing his fury for some time now, and Gu Changge’s statement instantly pushed him to the brink of an angry explosion. However, his blood ran cold when Gu Changge’s gaze swept over him.

 

The creepy and chilly feeling he experienced outside the Azure Sky Realm, which made him feel as though his Soul was about to be extinguished, came washing over him again. He involuntarily shuddered in fear. At the same time, his expression became slightly horrified and incredulous.

 

[Could the terrifying existence that stared at everybody have been Gu Changge? Was he also inside the Azure Sky Realm at the time? Is this the true reason why the Zhuo Clan and the Hun Clan willingly submitted to him? So, it wasn’t because of his background and origins?]

 

The thought abruptly came to mind, and he immediately figured out the crux of the matter at this moment. After pondering over his realisation, he became more and more frightened by the truth. Then, he took a deep breath and said, “Young Master Gu, it’s fine if you wish to borrow the Eternal Divine Sword…”

 

The expressions of the Elders around him immediately changed when they heard those words. They opened their mouths to protest, but he interrupted them with a wave of his hand.

 

“But, regarding the surrender of the Clan, can you give us some time to consider?”

 

As soon as those words left his mouth, the expression of every single member of the Divine Eternal Clan changed drastically. Many of them stared at him in disbelief. They could not understand why he suddenly agreed to the preposterous proposal. Moreover, he also agreed to loan out the Eternal Divine Sword!?

 

It had to be said that the Eternal Divine Sword was the last Eternal Divine Artifact in the possession of the Divine Eternal Clan. While the Eternal Divine Sword was said to be ‘on loan’, it was unknown as to when the sword would be returned.

 

Faced with the shocked and confused expressions of his Clansmen, Li Motian did not explain himself. He simply looked at Gu Changge as though he was waiting for a definite answer from the other party.

 

The Eternal Divine Sword would undoubtedly be loaned out to Gu Changge. There was no room for refusal anyway. As for his statement regarding his intention to consider their surrender, he was actually trying to sound out Gu Changge’s stance on the matter.

 

Gu Changge was not surprised by Li Motian’s reaction. In any case, regardless of their reasons or considerations, the Divine Eternal Clan ultimately had no other choice.

 

“Sure, I’ll give you half a month to consider my proposal. You must give me a definite answer after half a month.”

 

It was just that he did not wish for his public image to seem too domineering, so he agreed to Li Motian’s request. If not for that, he could easily force the Divine Eternal Clan to make their choice on the spot.

 

Unfortunately, such brute force conduct would ruin his ‘positive’ public image.

 

Afterwards, Gu Changge left the Divine Eternal Clan with the Eternal Divine Sword without delay.

 

Meanwhile, Li Motian was faced with the confusion of the other Clan members. He could only explain everything with a frustrated and bitter look on his face.

 

It tuned out that his actions were simply for the sake of the Divine Eternal Clan. Moreover, what the Forces in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation had most underestimated was none other than Gu Changge’s true strength.

 

After learning the truth, the Elders of the Divine Eternal Clan were speechless for a long time. The shock in their hearts was no less than what Li Motian experienced earlier.

 

In the meantime, the news regarding what happened here immediately spread to various Forces in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

Gu Changge simultaneously instructed the Zhuo Clan to convey a message to the public, declaring that the other Forces were allowed to follow the example of the Divine Eternal Clan. Moreover, they were given half a month to consider their options before they made their choice. He had no need for any party to remain neutral in the Immortal Spirit Civilisation.

 

During this period, he also ordered Hun Yuanjun to eliminate the Forces that expressed their dissatisfaction and resistance without delay. He did not give them the chance to regret their decision. Although he had given them the right to choose, that did not mean they could push their limits.