Chapter 1114, Someone Deliberately Reinforced the Seal, Karma from Imperial Celestial Palace

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“Alas, things have been increasingly restless lately. Who knows which day the flames of war and turmoil will reach ordinary cultivators like us.”

 

“Even the Ninth Crown Prince of the Beast Court, someone with that kind of status, has perished.”

 

“The Endless Beasts Territory will likely launch a major purge soon to search for the real culprit behind the killing of their Ninth Crown Prince.”

 

“To be able to kill a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, the perpetrator must be at least a Quasi-Immortal Emperor. And as the Ninth Crown Prince of the Beast Court, he must have carried many life-saving Artifacts with him, so it’s highly likely an Immortal Emperor took action.”

 

“But Immortal Emperors are so elusive. Ordinary cultivators like us can never hope to meet them.”

 

“Speaking of which, the Headmaster of our Tai Yuan Ancient Territory’s Imperial Celestial Palace is also an Immortal Emperor. However, he has not appeared for countless years. If you had the chance to receive his guidance, Elder Gu, with your talent, breaking through to Quasi-Immortal Emperor Realm wouldn’t be impossible.”

 

“Unfortunately, our Imperial Celestial Palace has been declining in recent years. Each generation of Disciples is worse than the last, and we lack Successors. Many Dao Realm Elders have chosen to enter seclusion or departed altogether. A few years ago, that Golden Crow Ninth Crown Prince burned several universes in our Imperial Celestial Palace’s territory, and the matter ended up unresolved…”

 

“But Elder Gu, you can rest assured. As long as you join our Imperial Celestial Palace, cultivation resources won’t be lacking. You’ll have access to ancient texts and Dao collections passed down from Imperial Celestial Palace, as well as comprehension tablets and notes from previous Masters.”

 

Imperial Celestial Palace was one of the most renowned Supreme Forces within Primary Hope Civilisation, comparable to Land of Celestial Suffering, Endless Beasts Territory, and Purple Sky Mountain.

 

The Imperial Celestial Academy was one of the many branches under Imperial Celestial Palace, distributed across various great universes and ancient territories, specialising in recruiting and training exceptionally talented prodigies and Disciples from all worlds.

 

At this moment, in Tai Yuan Ancient Territory, Little Azure City.

 

The broad ancient street bustled with activity as people came and went.

 

A somewhat short, portly middle-aged man in brocade robes, with a prosperously rotund appearance, was chattering incessantly beside a young man in white robes, continuously introducing the background and strength of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

The young man in white beside him stood tall and straight, with a jade-like countenance, gentle luminous eyes, elegant features, lustrous hair, and an almost celestial radiance about him. Even while walking, he seemed wreathed in ethereal Celestial Light, as if he had stepped out of a painting.

 

“If Master Zhou puts it that way, I must certainly visit that Headmaster when the opportunity arises.”

 

The young man in white replied with a slight smile.

 

The middle-aged man in brocade robes appeared to be in his forties, carrying an air of weathered experience. However, his aura was not to be underestimated, reaching the realm of Quasi-Immortal King. Naturally, one couldn’t judge his actual age from his appearance alone.

 

Many cultivators and beings on the ancient street clearly recognised the middle-aged man, showing him considerable respect. Imperial Celestial Palace was, after all, a dominant Force in Tai Yuan Ancient Territory, its prestige far surpassing other academies. Of course, other ancient territories also had their own branches of Imperial Celestial Palace, competing fiercely with each other for talented Disciples.

 

“Ha ha, with Elder Gu’s talent, receiving the Headmaster’s guidance could lead to you reaching the achieving Quasi-Immortal Emperor Realm, or even the Immortal Emperor Realm. Unlike someone like me, who’s wasted his life and can only serve as an executive, with no hope of reaching Immortal King Realm.”

 

The middle-aged man in brocade could not help but reveal envy in his eyes upon hearing this. His name was Zhou Yuanyi, an executive at the Imperial Celestial Palace in Tai Yuan Ancient Territory, not an Elder who taught Disciples.

 

Usually, he only searched for talent in the outside world, then brought them back to the academy. During this particular outing, while passing through a desolate Star Territory, he was attacked by raiders and nearly perished. At the crucial moment, the young man in white before him had saved his life.

 

Naturally, Zhou Yuanyi was grateful, and through inquiries, learned that this white-robed young man’s surname was Gu. Despite cultivating for less than a million years, he had already become an Immortal King. Moreover, he had no Sect, was a Casual Cultivator, and had never joined any Force before.

 

Thus, Zhou Yuanyi had the idea to invite this Master Gu to join Imperial Celestial Palace as an Elder, leading to the present scene.

 

“My breakthrough to Immortal King realm was merely my getting lucky. I happened upon an opportunity that led to this achievement.” The young man in white maintained his casual smile.

 

Zhou Yuanyi, however, could not hide his envy. Regardless of circumstances, the other was an Immortal King, while he himself would likely never reach that realm in his lifetime.

 

The young man in white was naturally Gu Changge. Seeing this, he smiled slightly and said no more.

 

Although Imperial Celestial Academy  was merely a branch of Imperial Celestial Palace, it was still one of Primary Hope Civilisation’s paramount Forces, with access to worlds far beyond ordinary influences. Moreover, the Imperial Celestial Palace’s Ancestors had significant connections with the person Gu Changge sought.

 

After manipulating the breach in the Primary Hope Civilisation’s River of Destiny and setting up his schemes, Gu Changge departed, planning to retrieve the armour first. After all, the catastrophe brewing within Primary Hope Civilisation still needed time to develop.

 

This period would be sufficient for him to retrieve the Six Directions Heavenly Abyss Armour.

 

However, when Gu Changge sensed the Six Directions Heavenly Abyss Armour again, he unexpectedly encountered difficulties. The Spacetime sealing the armour had been artificially reinforced. His original plan to locate it through sensing was completely blocked.

 

Thus, he had to find an alternative approach – seeking those connected to the original sealing of the Six Directions Heavenly Abyss Armour to determine its exact Spacetime coordinates.

 

After some deduction, Gu Changge chose the nearest Primary Hope Civilisation and identified there was a karmic connection with the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

This was why he arranged for raiders to attack Zhou Yuanyi, then intervened to save him.

 

Soon, Zhou Yuanyi led the way, leaving the ancient street and passing through several magnificent architectural complexes and mountain ranges.

 

An academy spanning millions of kilometres finally revealed its outline amidst swirling celestial mist.

 

Before the mountain gates stood several majestic mountain ranges, with radiant light rising from them.

 

The two ancient characters ‘Imperial Celestial’ (御仙) carved on a nearby stone monument emanated brilliant golden light, exuding an aura that overlooked all of Heaven throughout eternity.

 

Many gathered before the mountain gates. Upon seeing Zhou Yuanyi arrive, they all bowed respectfully. Although Imperial Celestial Palace was gradually declining, for ordinary cultivators, it remained an unreachable sacred ground. Countless cultivators came daily, hoping to join Imperial Celestial Academy. Only by becoming a disciple of Imperial Celestial Academy could one qualify to enter Imperial Celestial Palace.