Chapter 1165, Because It Is Blocking My Way; Purely to Help Others?

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

“The Land of Celestial Suffering was only established a few hundred epochs ago, so it cannot be compared with the other Supreme Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation that had experienced numerous disasters. It can be said that the Land of Celestial Suffering was completely raised by Chu Gucheng’s support alone. If anything happens to him, his demise might cause the entire foundation to collapse.

 

“His existence has supported the strong faith and prosperity that the Land of Celestial Suffering enjoys today. If the image he created in the hearts of his people were to be destroyed, that would mean his source of faith would be severed. The consequences will be terrifying…”

 

The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit manifested in mid-air. Her slender yet blurry figure seemed to shift erratically, like a plume of smoke.

 

Mumbling to herself, she slowly analysed Gu Changge’s thoughts and methods. Although she had not been by his side for long, she had already learnt many things during this period. Without realising it, everything she heard and witnessed had given her a deeper understanding of the Dao of Destiny and Fortuity.

 

She initially stayed next to Gu Changge because of the agreement she made with him—he would help her escape the Scavenger Tome, and she would help him with something. However, it would now seem that staying beside him allowed her to learn various things which would be very beneficial to her when she obtained her freedom.

 

Just his method of dealing with the Land of Celestial Suffering without any bloodshed alone was unbelievably brilliant to her. She was certain that Chu Gucheng remained clueless as to who was secretly plotting against him or who his enemy was. That was also the scariest part of all.

 

At that thought, the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit heaved a small sigh. If she had such means and thoughts in the past, then she would never have been imprisoned in the Scavenger Tome and reduced to a mere Artifact Spirit.

 

Gu Changge withdrew his gaze and stopped observing Chu Bai. At present, the situation was still within his control and expectations. As for how Chu Bai planned to take revenge on Chu Gucheng in the future, that matter no longer had anything to do with him.

 

In regards to the situation in the Beast Court, there was a high likelihood that Di Kun would obtain the Beast Ancestor’s favour and succeed in the governance of the Beast Court. Once he took over control of the Beast Court, the entire Beast Court would basically fall into Gu Changge’s hands.

 

The Beast Court was also another one of Gu Changge’s chess pieces. It was just that this particular chess piece had not been revealed yet.

 

“I’m very curious. Why did you choose to target the Land of Celestial Suffering? What is your goal with them?” At this moment, the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit blurted out without restraint. She might have been following Gu Changge for some time now, but she still did not know his intentions.

 

He started with unifying the Immortal Spirit Civilisation and then establishing the Heavenslayers Alliance. Afterwards, he also sent Dao Realm experts like Zhuo Fengxie and Hun Yuanjun to various places in the Boundless Expanse to spread the teachings and doctrines of the Heavenslayers Alliance and recruit believers. Now, he was pointing his sword at the Land of Celestial Suffering as though he planned to involve himself in the whole Primary Hope Civilisation.

 

She had never seen such a mysterious and unpredictable person before. Even now, she could not understand his purpose or his origins. In her eyes, he was simply an extremely horrifying and unspeakable existence who had transcended the general common sense in the world.

 

“Everything has been pre-determined in the Primary Hope Civilisation’s River of Destiny. In the near future, the Land of Celestial Suffering will block my path forward. That is why I am taking action to remove the obstacle.” Gu Changge answered lightly as usual.

 

The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit choked in surprise at those words. Her confusion grew more than before.

 

[How did the Land of Celestial Suffering block his path? Is it because of the King of the Land of Celestial Suffering? Or, is it some other reason? But, why not the other Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation like the Imperial Celestial Palace or Purple Sky Mountain? If he was talking about expanding the scale of the Heavenslayers Alliance, then wouldn’t the entire Primary Hope Civilisation be blocking his way?]

 

“If the Land of Celestial Suffering is blocking your way, then there’s no helping it. But, why didn’t you choose to deal with the other Forces, such as the Imperial Celestial Palace and the Towering Divine Cave?”

 

She rarely had the chance to communicate directly with Gu Changge, so she decided to raise her doubts all at once.

 

It might be that Gu Changge was in a good mood. He glanced at her and responded with some enjoyment. “Naturally, it is because the Land of Celestial Suffering is the easiest to deal with. It has many enemies. In addition, it is not favoured by the other Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation. I could set my sight on the other Forces, but why should I settle for second best when there is an easier target in front of me?”

 

Her eyes flickered at those words, but she continued quietly, “But, compared to the rest of the other Forces in the Primary Hope Civilisation, the Land of Celestial Suffering is basically the most powerful, with the greatest stability. King Chu Gucheng is loved and supported by the people. Not to mention, he has many strong and knowledgeable subordinates under his command. It is not an exaggeration to call him a wise ruler.

 

“I, myself, once governed a paramount country. Under my rule, the country prospered and the people flourished. If you follow the purpose and doctrine of the Heavenslayers Alliance that you claimed at the beginning, then the Land of Celestial Suffering does not seem to be in conflict with your interests.”

 

That was what puzzled her the most.

 

Gu Changge had gone to great lengths to establish the Heavenslayers Alliance. At the same time, he formulated various doctrines and principles such as saving the world, helping the people, and erasing the Heavenly Dao…

 

On the other hand, the King of the Land of Celestial Suffering, Chu Gucheng, could clearly be considered a wise and magnanimous ruler. Were their personal philosophies not similar in a sense?

 

“Is that really how you perceive the Heavenslayers Alliance?” Gu Changge suddenly gave an ambiguous laught.

 

The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit was taken aback. For a time, she did not know how to answer the question. While she honestly could not understand his actions, she was certain he must have a purpose for doing so.

 

“It seems there is good reason as to why you were tricked and trapped inside the Scavenger Tome.” Gu Changge chuckled again but did not elaborate further.

 

If he were honest, he was actually very surprised. He originally thought that the Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit would be a shrewd old fox. Contrary to expectations, she turned out to be so naive that she truly believed he established the Heavenslayers Alliance was just meant to help others.

 

It would have been great if the situation was as simple as she believed. Even Hun Yuanjun and Zhuo Fengxie, who were currently serving under Gu Changge, did not believe he had such pure intentions. What more the rest of the Forces of the Primary Hope Civilisation?

 

Not to mention, Chu Gucheng and the others were very familiar with the horrors of the Black Disaster. It was impossible for them to trust the Heavenslayers Alliance, which was extremely similar to the source of the Black Disaster known as the Heaven’s Proxy Group.

 

The Scavenger Tome’s Artifact Spirit clearly never imagined that she would one day be ridiculed by Gu Changge in such a manner. It was fortunate that her figure was currently concealed by a layer of mist, which concealed her true appearance from sight. Otherwise, it would have been apparent that her cheeks were flushed from embarrassment.

 

In the past, she was deceived and tricked by the people closest to her. They even stole her authority from her, and she was eventually reduced to become an Artifact Spirit trapped inside the Scavenger Tome.

 

The reason for her downfall was that she had been too kind, naïve, and trusting of the people around her.

 

“I’ve learnt something new.” After a moment of silence, she responded in a sincere yet serious manner.