Chapter 1175, Fragments of Memories From the Distant Past; She Was Badly Wounded in the War

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Ling Yuxian also noticed the young man in white clothes. She had known Jing Xiao for more than ten years, so she was fully aware of her temperament. Jing Xiao was dispassionate, so she rarely put on a faint smile. What was more, she was meek when she stole glances at the young man.

 

Ling Yuxian was surprised. It was for this reason that she paid some attention to the young man. For some reason, the other party was also sizing her up. He nodded with a smile to greet her.

 

This made Ling Yuxian feel everything was surreal. The other party was more complicated than he seemed. He did not look like an ordinary Disciple from the Imperial Celestial Palace. Moreover, Ling Yuxian did not know why she suddenly felt her chest tightening as anxiety rose within her.

 

The other party had only greeted her with a smile, but she felt her body turning cold all of a sudden. This familiar feeling seemed to be coming from the fragments of her memories from the distant past. She felt a pain in the centre of her brows as though something sharp had penetrated it. Her face turned pale as she pressed her fingers against her temple, trying to make the pain go away.

 

Although a long time had passed, she had not retrieved her old memories. She could only faintly recall some fragments of memories.

 

She was badly wounded in the war back then.

 

The icy light traversed across the Great Universe and cut off the River of Time before penetrating her Soul. Even though many epochs had passed, she could not erase the scene from the depths of her Soul.

 

She had no idea why she would recall that scene when she saw the young man in white clothes.

 

Ling Qiuchang, who was conversing with the Elders, noticed Ling Yuxian’s anomaly, so he asked caringly, “Are you alright, Yuxian?”

 

“I’m fine.” Ling Yuxian came to her senses and shook her head.

 

She had no idea whether it was her problem or something was wrong with the young man in white clothes.

 

Anyway, there was no way it was a coincidence that she suddenly recalled the scene that day after so many epochs.

 

She stared fixedly at the young man in white clothes as though trying to memorise his face.

 

In the hall, only a small number of people noticed Ling Yuxian’s anomaly earlier.

 

Most Elders were still drowned in the joy of the Founder’s imminent return. They were thrilled and expectant.

 

Ling Qiuchang never explained Ling Yuxian’s identity to the Elders, nor did he tell them how he was aware of the fact that the Founder was about to return.

 

Then, he informed them that the Founder’s return this time involved the secrets of the Imperial Celestial Palace. Before they helped the Founder return, they should not let the other Forces find out about this matter. He was worried that Forces like Purple Sky Mountain and Towering Divine Cave would try to stop them.

 

These Elders were the core members of the Imperial Celestial Palace, and the Disciples they had brought with them were trustworthy. There was nothing to worry about.

 

Nevertheless, Ling Yuxian had not told him where the Founder was trapped and what they should do.

 

Therefore, when the people in the hall found out that the Founder was trapped and needed their help, they were startled for a moment. Some Elders asked where the Founder was confined and what they could do to help.

 

Ling Qiuchang only said that he could not tell them about it now.

 

The Elders understood that this matter was important, so they should not be negligent. They had to be cautious.

 

They were united when it came to the Founder’s return. They would happily oblige wherever their help was needed. As long as they could help the Founder break free, they would not mind sacrificing themselves.

 

Affected by the atmosphere, the Disciples were excited as well. They seemed ready to risk their lives to save the Founder.

 

Ling Qiuchang smiled helplessly, but he was gratified deep within.

 

Then, he talked about the importance of this matter to the Elders. He told them to stay in the Imperial Celestial Palace and not return to their Practice Grounds during this period because the matter was urgent and they would not have to wait for a long time.

 

Naturally, the Elders would not object to it.

 

When the discussion was over, the people in the hall became slightly at ease. Ling Qiuchang swept a glance over Jing Xiao before staring at Gu Changge, who was just beside her.

 

He had been watching this young man the entire time. Even when an important matter like the Founder’s return was brought up, Gu Changge was only slightly surprised. Other than that, he remained calm and collected.

 

This made Ling Qiuchang surprised and curious. He could not help but ask, “Whose Disciple are you? I don’t think I’ve seen you before.”

 

Upon hearing that, the Elders in the hall were surprised as they turned to look at Gu Changge and sized him up. They did not expect the Palace Master to ask about the young Disciple’s background. One had to know that there were many young Disciples in the hall, but the Palace Master only noticed him.

 

It seemed that the young Disciple was extraordinary. Otherwise, the Palace Master would not have asked such a question.

 

Elder Xian Yun was hesitant upon hearing that. In fact, she already felt her heart pounding against her chest the moment she stepped into the council hall.

 

On the one hand, she was worried that Gu Changge’s identity would be exposed. On the other hand, she was worried that something unexpected might happen.

 

Fortunately, things had been going well. It was just that she had no idea how to respond to Ling Qiuchang’s question at this point.

 

She was conflicted deep within. Although her life and those of her Disciples were controlled by Gu Changge, they were in the council hall of the Imperial Celestial Palace where there were many powerful cultivators.

 

There were around ten Elders in the True Dao Realm who had gone through their Fourth Decay Tribulation.